Jim Paulsen
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SportsJim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Star Tribune.
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She'd already signed her scholarship. Then the university ended the sports program.
When Cleveland State announced in January it would end its softball program, Minnetonka's Emily Campion had to reopen her recruiting.
April 30, 2025
High school softball: Minnetonka deserves a spot in this week's Top 25
The Skippers were unranked prior to this week. But with a 10-0 start and a senior stalwart in the circle in Emily Campion, they enter the Top 25.
April 29, 2025
Sports-loving family fuels unforgettable senior year for Brainerd three-sport athlete
Mya Tautges is one Minnesota's top all-around high school athletes. She's a state champion in swimming, led her school's basketball team to its first state tournament in nearly three decades and is a Division I softball recruit.
April 26, 2025
High school softball: Four undefeated teams make Top 25 debut
Undefeated at 6-0, the St. Cloud Crush make their Minnesota Top 25 debut at No. 8 while Bloomington Kennedy comes in at No. 15.
April 22, 2025
Dziedzic to take over head boys hockey coaching position at Breck
Joe Dziedzic was coach of Minneapolis boys high school hockey — a cooperative that represents all seven of the Minneapolis public high schools — for 13 years.
April 22, 2025
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These are the high school baseball and softball fields worth visiting in Minnesota
Staff writers Ron Haggstrom and Jim Paulsen list which ballparks and fields are worth the drive.
April 17, 2025
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High school softball: Minnesota's best teams stay atop Top 25 behind their star pitchers
No.1-ranked Mankato East goes as senior pitcher Kylinn Stangl goes. So far, the future Gopher has been as good as advertised.
April 15, 2025
High school football: South Dakota State, Arkansas get commitments from top prospects
Kade Bush, a junior tight end from Chanhassen and the seventh-ranked recruit in Minnesota's Class of 2026, has committed to Arkansas.
April 14, 2025
High school softball: Here's who we think are the best 25 teams in Minnesota
With Class 4A seemingly up for grabs, two-time defending 3A champion Mankato East grabs the top spot.
April 8, 2025
Watch List: Here are the top high school softball players to see in Minnesota this season
Among the players who will stand out this season is Randolph's Carter Raymond, the 2024 Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and reigning Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year.
April 1, 2025
High school softball: Here are 10 teams to watch this season
Mankato East appears capable of winning its third consecutive title in Class 3A
April 1, 2025
High school football: Coaching changes at Holy Family, Coon Rapids and Osseo
Holy Family recently announced it hired Connor Wilkie as its new head football coach. The Fire finished the 20204 season 8-3.
March 31, 2025
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