Patrick Reusse
Columnist
SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
Latest from Patrick Reusse
Reusse: After two playoff runs, Timberwolves might take a step back this season
Losing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and trying to incorporate Rob Dillingham could mean team won’t match the success of ‘24 and ‘25.
October 22, 2025
Reusse: It might be time to crown Crown with its first UMAC championship
Polars quarterback Jamarrius Courtney found a college football home by playing for his Chaska neighbor.
October 19, 2025
Reusse: Ramblings of an 80-year-old sportswriter
A career that began in 1963 and is still going today, Minnesota Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse reflects on the highs and lows of more than 60 years in the business.
October 17, 2025
Reusse: A tribute to Gregg Wong, a fine sportswriter and a fine human being
The versatile scribe for the St. Paul Pioneer Press is fond in our memories on the week of his 79th birthday.
October 14, 2025
Reusse: Ex-Gophers standout Wilson steadily steers Mariners into ALCS
After starring for the Gophers as a catcher and a 14-year career in the majors, Wilson has led Seattle to its first ALCS since 2001. "Dan Wilson does nothing halfway," an ex-Gophers teammate said.
October 13, 2025
Reusse: Wild match North Stars for years in Minnesota, but there’s no danger of losing this team
The shaky seasons at Met Center are a far cry from success at the X, er, Grand Casino Arena.
October 11, 2025
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Reusse: Despite injuries, Gophers volleyball still winning
As injuries have taken a toll on the Minnesota program, coach Keegan Cook and setter Stella Swenson have helped the Gophers to a 13-2 record (8-0 at home).
October 7, 2025
Reusse: Bethel now has the upper hand vs. St. John’s, both at quarterback and in MIAC standings
The Royals’ 17-10 victory over the Johnnies put Bethel in the driver’s seat for the MIAC championship.
October 5, 2025
Reusse: Stillwater celebrates a football title, a sturdy coach and a scrawny kicker
The Ponies of 1975 gathered Friday for a 50th anniversary, remembering George Thole and reuniting with Soren Gam, 140-pound Dane and producer of winning PATs.
October 4, 2025
Reusse: How to unpack Minnesota’s ‘Big Tuesday’
From the Wild signing Kirill Kaprizov, to Napheesa Collier eviscerating WNBA leadership, to Derek Falvey answering questions about firing Rocco Baldelli, Tuesday was a day to remember.
October 1, 2025
Reusse: Lynx flame out in Phoenix
Despite great efforts from Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams, the absence of Napheesa Collier and Cheryl Reeve was too much to overcome.
September 29, 2025
Reusse: Against all odds, Byron Buxton rediscovers his greatness following years of injuries
At age 31, the center fielder has produced the type of season the Twins hoped to see regularly from him more than a decade ago.
September 28, 2025
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