Joel Rippel
News Assistant
Joel Rippel writes about sports for the Star Tribune.
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Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato is stopped a goal short of national championship in women's soccer
A goal barely a minute into the second half gave Cal Poly Pomona a 2-1 victory over the Mavericks in the NCAA Division II title game.
December 15, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato ousted from NCAA Division II football playoffs
Minnesota State Mankato was unable to muster any last-minute magic this time in its loss at Valdosta State.
December 15, 2024
Colleges
Bethel has winning touchdown wiped out by penalty in 24-21 loss at Susquehanna in Division III quarterfinals
A 30-yard touchdown catch by Joey Kidder as time expired was negated by a holding penalty on the Royals.
December 14, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato women’s soccer team reaches NCAA Division II championship game
The Mavericks defeated Columbus State in the semifinals and will be the first NSIC team to play for the title.
December 14, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato women’s soccer team heads to NCAA Division II semifinals
The Mavericks, the first NSIC team to advance this far in the tournament, will take on Columbus State on Friday.
December 13, 2024
Colleges
St. John’s baseball coach, headed to his 48th season, makes a retirement plan
Jerry Haugen, who stands fifth in victories among active NCAA Division III coaches, will step aside after the 2025 season.
December 12, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato and NCAA semifinal foe Valdosta State are on familiar ground
While Minnesota State Mankato prepares for Saturday’s NCAA Division II football semifinals, Bethel is getting ready for the Division III quarterfinals.
December 12, 2024
Twins
Allen, Parker ride votes of Classic Era Committee into National Baseball Hall of Fame
The ballot included three players with ties to Minnesota and the Twins who did not get enough support: Luis Tiant, Tommy John and John Wesley Donaldson.
December 9, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato women’s soccer team heads to NCAA Division II semifinals
The Mavericks, the first NSIC team to advance this far in the tournament, will take on Columbus State on Friday.
December 13, 2024
Colleges
St. John’s baseball coach, headed to his 48th season, makes a retirement plan
Jerry Haugen, who stands fifth in victories among active NCAA Division III coaches, will step aside after the 2025 season.
December 12, 2024
Colleges
Minnesota State Mankato and NCAA semifinal foe Valdosta State are on familiar ground
While Minnesota State Mankato prepares for Saturday’s NCAA Division II football semifinals, Bethel is getting ready for the Division III quarterfinals.
December 12, 2024
Twins
Allen, Parker ride votes of Classic Era Committee into National Baseball Hall of Fame
The ballot included three players with ties to Minnesota and the Twins who did not get enough support: Luis Tiant, Tommy John and John Wesley Donaldson.
December 9, 2024