John Volk
Sports intern
Sports internJohn Volk is a sports reporting intern for the Star Tribune.
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High Schools![Joe Doerrer, right, and Nolan Newberg, who run Strictly Bball together, stand for a portrait at Shamrock Park Monday, June 20, 2022 in Shoreview, Minn.. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/RX3S4YHBQIR3CPJBSZII5AWK3Y.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
1 minute, 1.2 million followers: Holmgren video sprouts TikTok success story
It started with a video of basketball star Chet Holmgren — and has expanded into a moneymaker that has brought social media fame (and revenue) to two guys from Shoreview.
June 21, 2022
Sports
No. 1: Minnesota still national leader in girls' sports participation
Girls' prep sports participation in Minnesota has grown to the point that it now often runs even or close to the boys' participation rates in the state.
June 20, 2022
Lynx/WNBA
Lynx lose to Liberty, drop within half-game of last place in WNBA
Sabrina Ionescu, the first overall pick in 2020, scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-11 shooting for the Liberty and the Lynx couldn't keep up.
June 8, 2022
Lynx/WNBA
Powers scores 27, grabs control late as Lynx hold off New York rally
The Liberty, trailing by as many as 19 points, came within a point of overtaking the Lynx on Sunday. Then, Aerial Powers took over.
June 6, 2022
Lynx/WNBA
Griner's ongoing detainment 'unacceptable,' says Lynx coach Reeve
Two-time Olympian Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February. "She needs to get home now," Lynx and USA basketball coach Cheryl Reeve said.
June 5, 2022
Inspire
In Eden Prairie and beyond, fishing aficionados reel in memories
The nonprofit Let's Go Fishing is gearing up for another summer of free trips for seniors, youths, veterans and hospice patients across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
June 3, 2022
Soccer
Minnesota United players look to shake off a frustrating May
The Loons' scoring output for the month was less than half of what the numbers say it should be.
May 31, 2022
Curious Minnesota
How did pro baseball get its start in Minnesota?
Fierce competition among teams in the 1800s helped fuel the transition to paid players. Growing competitiveness, race-based exclusion and cheating scandals marked baseball's earliest days in Minnesota.
May 28, 2022
Lynx/WNBA
Griner's ongoing detainment 'unacceptable,' says Lynx coach Reeve
Two-time Olympian Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February. "She needs to get home now," Lynx and USA basketball coach Cheryl Reeve said.
June 5, 2022
Inspire
In Eden Prairie and beyond, fishing aficionados reel in memories
The nonprofit Let's Go Fishing is gearing up for another summer of free trips for seniors, youths, veterans and hospice patients across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
June 3, 2022
Soccer
Minnesota United players look to shake off a frustrating May
The Loons' scoring output for the month was less than half of what the numbers say it should be.
May 31, 2022
Curious Minnesota
How did pro baseball get its start in Minnesota?
Fierce competition among teams in the 1800s helped fuel the transition to paid players. Growing competitiveness, race-based exclusion and cheating scandals marked baseball's earliest days in Minnesota.
May 28, 2022