Jim Paulsen
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SportsJim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Star Tribune.
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High Schools
Rochester Mayo’s Claire Loftus named Star Tribune's All-Minnesota Girls Tennis Player of the Year
The senior tennis player this fall concluded her high school career as a five-time state champion.
December 12, 2024
High Schools
Here are the best high school wrestling teams in Minnesota for the 2024-2025 season
St. Michael-Albertville begins 2024-25 campaign as the No. 1-ranked team in Minnesota.
December 9, 2024
High Schools
High school wrestling 2024-25: Meet the athletes to watch and learn their college plans
A half-dozen of the best wrestlers in Minnesota have committed to the Gophers.
December 9, 2024
High Schools
Softball title games moving to the U; St. Thomas to hold boys volleyball tournament
The softball coaches association had cited gender equity in pushing for the move from North Mankato to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
December 6, 2024
High Schools
Talented homebody and sought-after defensive lineman makes it official with Gophers
Though he had a number of NCAA Division I offers, Abu Tarawallie of Providence Academy/Heritage Christian Academy had no desire to play far from home.
December 4, 2024
High Schools
Maple Grove football finishes season No. 1 in Star Tribune's Minnesota Top 20
Minnesota Star Tribune sports writer Jim Paulsen wraps up the 2024 high school football season with a statewide, class-crossing football ranking.
November 24, 2024
High Schools
Meet the Star Tribune’s All-Prep Bowl Team
A list of the standout players across all classifications competing in the high school football championship games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
November 24, 2024
High Schools
Elk River tops Alexandria for Prep Bowl's 5A state title
The Elks relied on their power run game to drain the clock and keep the ball out of the Cardinals’ hands.
November 24, 2024
High Schools
Talented homebody and sought-after defensive lineman makes it official with Gophers
Though he had a number of NCAA Division I offers, Abu Tarawallie of Providence Academy/Heritage Christian Academy had no desire to play far from home.
December 4, 2024
High Schools
Maple Grove football finishes season No. 1 in Star Tribune's Minnesota Top 20
Minnesota Star Tribune sports writer Jim Paulsen wraps up the 2024 high school football season with a statewide, class-crossing football ranking.
November 24, 2024
High Schools
Meet the Star Tribune’s All-Prep Bowl Team
A list of the standout players across all classifications competing in the high school football championship games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
November 24, 2024
High Schools
Elk River tops Alexandria for Prep Bowl's 5A state title
The Elks relied on their power run game to drain the clock and keep the ball out of the Cardinals’ hands.
November 24, 2024