Jim Souhan
Columnist
SportsSouhan was Sports Editor of his high school paper at Vianney in St. Louis. He wrote and edited for the Missourian at the University of Missouri, where he earned a journalism degree with an emphasis on American literature.
Latest from Jim Souhan
Minneapolis snowboarder Iris Pflum’s early-morning factory shifts pay off with trip to first Olympics
Iris Pflum, who has to raise about $40,000 a year for expenses to pursue her snowboarding dream, will compete in the women’s parallel giant slalom on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Italy.
February 5, 2026
Souhan: Jordan Thompson uses platform built by volleyball to speak out
The former Edina High standout and U.S. Olympian hopes to raise awareness of the effects of ICE’s presence in Minnesota.
February 2, 2026
Souhan: Both Magic and Madness are on the minds of Gophers women’s basketball
Coach “Dawny P” doesn’t want her players looking too far ahead, but they are certainly building an NCAA tournament-worthy résumé.
February 2, 2026
Souhan: Twins’ brain drain continues with Falvey's departure
Questions for the Twins organization: Who is left who has won anything, or who can inspire confidence?
January 30, 2026
Souhan: Despite leaving Twins broadcast booth, Dick Bremer still gets plenty of baseball
Bremer will go into the Twins Hall of Fame this summer and enjoys listening to his son’s play-by-play of minor league games.
January 29, 2026
Souhan: Last Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl a testament to Bill Belichick’s genius
The coach’s late-game strategy before Malcolm Butler’s interception of Russell Wilson led to New England’s fourth title.
January 26, 2026
Souhan: What good are sports in times like these?
Local owners should be making a statement. Better yet, they should be taking action.
January 26, 2026
Souhan: Who’s better positioned with Wilfs, Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell or Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?
The new NFL trend this offseason involves famous coaches leaving and anonymous GMs staying.
January 24, 2026
Souhan: Brian Flores extension a credit to Vikings owners Zygi, Mark Wilf
Vikings ownership has shown it will do what it takes to build a winner. Wild fans can say the same thing about Craig Leipold. Twins fans have far more questions with the Pohlads.
January 23, 2026
Souhan: Five thoughts on the NFL playoffs and the Vikings after the divisional round
Don’t you miss the great quarterbacks?
January 19, 2026
Souhan: Mounds View wrestlers make winning decision in emphasizing sportsmanship
A River Falls athlete got to have the “best day” of his life thanks to two Mustangs grapplers who learned that losing is sometimes acceptable.
January 18, 2026
Souhan: Boycott the 2026 World Cup
Countries like the United States that terrorize their citizens shouldn’t be allowed to host international events.
January 17, 2026
