Olivia Hicks
Strib Varsity Reporter
Olivia Hicks joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2025 after covering Formula 1 and auto racing everywhere from Monaco to Chile for the past two years. She has contributed to NPR, The Guardian, The Independent, Texas Monthly and regional newspapers and magazines. Hicks grew up in Iowa and graduated from Western Washington University and the Columbia University Journalism School Publishing Course at Oxford University.
Latest from Olivia Hicks
Whether Swedish or American, hockey became their common language
After three decades, two St. Paul Academy hockey teammates reunited to watch their sons play under the Swedish flag during the World Juniors exhibition showcase
January 8, 2026
Hockey Across Minnesota: How MN, the host with the most, won the IIHF World Junior Championship bid
When the list of potential host markets dwindled from 10 to a final two — the Twin Cities and Seattle — representatives sold Minnesota’s history and love of the sport.
January 1, 2026
Is there a rivalry brewing between Minneapolis and St. Paul hockey?
More than a dozen public high school schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul are represented by just two teams. History says no, but current players say yes to a new rivalry.
December 25, 2025
Strib Varsity Athletes of the Week: Meet seven winter sports stars
Skiers, a milestone-achieving wrestler, a gymnast, basketball players and a hockey player make up seven athletes across Minnesota who earned recognition.
December 23, 2025
How Minnesota girls are taking ownership of 'hockey talk'
Hockey Across Minnesota: Boys and men’s hockey players have historically used hockey slang to develop an identity. Girls and women’s hockey players, in response, are creating their own way to talk hockey.
December 18, 2025
Why some top hockey prospects are returning to high school teams
Hockey Across Minnesota: Some top boys players don’t want to miss out on the camaraderie, competition and a chance at state.
December 11, 2025
In Minnesota, hockey is more than a sport. It's a lifestyle. And we're exploring it all
Strib Varsity's launch of Hockey Across Minnesota will bring more insight into the culture of youth and high school hockey, but also college and pro levels.
December 4, 2025
Meet Monticello’s Adalynn Biegler, Strib Varsity's All-Minnesota Girls Swimmer of the Year
Biegler brought Monticello its first state title while also breaking her own state record in the 200 freestyle.
November 25, 2025
Recap: Set of seven Prep Bowl champions is complete
Spring Lake Park, Annandale and Hills-Beaver Creek on Saturday joined Edina, Jackson County Central, Orono and Minneota as winners of football state titles.
November 23, 2025
Meet the Strib Varsity All-Prep Bowl team
It's a list of 14 standouts — two from each class — who stood out in the high school football championship games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
November 23, 2025
Annandale’s persistence pays off with the Class 3A state championship
The Cardinals, regular attendees at state, won their first title by defeating Waseca 17-7. Colton Purcell tied a Prep Bowl record with three interceptions.
November 22, 2025
Recap: Edina puts a flashy finish on Prep Bowl's first day
The Hornets defeated Moorhead behind 320 rushing yards and six TDs by Chase Bjorgaard. Jackson County Central is the Class 2A champ, Orono won Class 4A, and Minneota took Class 1A for the fourth year in a row.
November 22, 2025
