Jim Paulsen

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Jim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Star Tribune. 

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Latest from Jim Paulsen

High Schools

High school gymnastics state meet: A half-century later, four athletes to remember

As the event enters its second 50 years, here’s a look at four gymnasts who left their mark on the first 50.
February 21, 2025
High Schools

East Ridge athlete is named Miss Gymnastics 2025

Laney Schwellenbach received the award from the Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Coaches Association at a banquet preceding the state championships.
February 21, 2025
High Schools

Explainer: How the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into MSHSL could unfold

The high school league doesn’t receive federal or state money, so how much weight does a threat to pull government funding carry?
February 14, 2025
High Schools

Leader board: The highest-scoring girl gymnasts in Minnesota

Here’s a look at the highest-scoring gymnasts and team rankings in Minnesota as postseason competition begins.
February 13, 2025
High Schools

Trump administration to MSHSL: Change transgender sports policy or face investigation, loss of funding

During a 60-day review period, the nonprofit's bylaw allowing transgender student participation would remain in place.
February 12, 2025
Maple Grove took to the ice before the start of a MSHSL Class 2A quarterfinal hockey game between state tournament Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Maple Grove Thursday, March 9, 2023 St. Paul, Minn. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com
High Schools

One of Minnesota's best high school football players chooses Big 12 school

Minnetonka quarterback Caleb Francois, who also had an offer from North Dakota, indicated he will play at running back at Iowa State, but the Cyclones will likely use his speed and versatility at different positions on offense.
February 12, 2025
High Schools

Hockey coach's head injury leads to new calls for stronger helmet requirement

No official policy from the MSHSL regarding helmets exists, but that doesn’t preclude individual schools from taking action to minimize risk, officials said.
February 7, 2025
High Schools

MSHSL has 60-day ticking clock to re-examine policy for transgender athletes in girls sports

Leaders of the nonprofit organization that oversees high school athletics in Minnesota said the federal order is in direct violation of the equal protection clause of the Minnesota Constitution.
February 6, 2025
A proposed ban on transgender athletes playing female school sports in Utah would affect transgender girls like this 12-year-old swimmer seen at a pool in Utah on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She and her family spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to avoid outing her publicly. She cried when she heard about the proposal that would ban transgender girls from competing on girls' sports teams in public high schools, which would separate her from her friends. She's far from the tallest girl on her team, and has worked hard to improve her times but is not a dominant swimmer in her age group, her coach said. "Other than body parts I've been a girl my whole life," she said. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
High Schools

Trump administration to MSHSL: Change transgender sports policy or face investigation, loss of funding

During a 60-day review period, the nonprofit's bylaw allowing transgender student participation would remain in place.
February 12, 2025
Maple Grove took to the ice before the start of a MSHSL Class 2A quarterfinal hockey game between state tournament Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Maple Grove Thursday, March 9, 2023 St. Paul, Minn. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com
High Schools

One of Minnesota's best high school football players chooses Big 12 school

Minnetonka quarterback Caleb Francois, who also had an offer from North Dakota, indicated he will play at running back at Iowa State, but the Cyclones will likely use his speed and versatility at different positions on offense.
February 12, 2025
High Schools

Hockey coach's head injury leads to new calls for stronger helmet requirement

No official policy from the MSHSL regarding helmets exists, but that doesn’t preclude individual schools from taking action to minimize risk, officials said.
February 7, 2025
High Schools

MSHSL has 60-day ticking clock to re-examine policy for transgender athletes in girls sports

Leaders of the nonprofit organization that oversees high school athletics in Minnesota said the federal order is in direct violation of the equal protection clause of the Minnesota Constitution.
February 6, 2025
A proposed ban on transgender athletes playing female school sports in Utah would affect transgender girls like this 12-year-old swimmer seen at a pool in Utah on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She and her family spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to avoid outing her publicly. She cried when she heard about the proposal that would ban transgender girls from competing on girls' sports teams in public high schools, which would separate her from her friends. She's far from the tallest girl on her team, and has worked hard to improve her times but is not a dominant swimmer in her age group, her coach said. "Other than body parts I've been a girl my whole life," she said. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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