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No. 1 vs. No. 2: A closer look at Lakeville South vs. Eden Prairie
For the second year in a row, Week 3 of the high school football season serves up a matchup of No. 1 in the Metro Top 10, Lakeville South, and No. 2, Eden Prairie, on Friday.
Local
Federal committee on maternal mortality held at Mystic Lake this week
For the first time, a federal committee tackling the problem of mothers dying during childbirth and infant mortality met on tribal land to hear directly from Indigenous people suffering some of the largest disparities.
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Friday Night Lights? Thursdays, Saturdays feature top games, too
There are four games Thursday, one featuring No. 7 Woodbury and another at TCO Stadium, and we have a list of 10 sweet Saturday match-ups this season — and a reason this is happening.
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Meet six high school athletes whose recent numbers add up to success
A soccer standout who scored early and one who scored often spice a list of accomplishments.
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This Twin Cities goalkeeper doubles as a goal-scorer for her No. 1 team
Chloe Sandness, the goalkeeper for Academy of Holy Angels, has scored twice for the Stars on free kicks, once from 50 yards out — and then from 70.
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Bloomington freshman football player off ventilator, says 'Roll Tide'
Ethan Glynn had watched an University of Alabama football game on Saturday and spoke the team's celebratory cheer. The 15-year-old was injured in a Jefferson High School game on Sept. 2.
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Best Friday football matchup comes from top of the latest Metro Top 10
Lakeville South will travel to Eden Prairie for a game pitting teams that have been No. 1 and No. 2 since the preseason.
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Northfield ends Wayzata's 65-match streak, is new volleyball No. 1
The Trojans had last lost in 2019 until the Raiders got to them at the Southwest Minnesota Challenge over the weekend in Marshall. "I was shaking at the end," their coach admitted.
Northfield woman identified as driver killed in collision with a FedEx truck
The 82-year-old driver apparently crossed the centerline near Northfield.
South Metro
A fiery truck crash late at night in Scott County kills driver, injures passenger
Alcohol may have been a factor, Sheriff's Office says.
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Chanhassen gets the best of the Battle for the Jug
The annual intradistrict rivalry game against Chaska, pitting former schoolmates, is usually close and always important.
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Special teams slippage in fourth quarter leaves Shakopee short of Prior Lake
A missed extra point preceded a kickoff return for a TD in the clash of two teams from the Metro Top 10.
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Girls' basketball: Five issues raised by Olivia Olson's choosing Michigan
Olson, the 6-foot-1 Benilde-St. Margaret's guard ranked third nationally in the Class of 2024, said she'll play for the Wolvertines. What are other Minnesotans planning?
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Week 2 football: Our prep pickers can't agree on a couple big games
In the competition between Star Tribune writers, David La Vaque went 6-0, Jim Paulsen 5-1 in Week 1. The next batch of games produces more conflict than agreement.
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![First-year coach Marcus Harris works with his players during Breck football practice, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 in Golden Valley, Minn. ] SHARI L. GROSS](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/UIPFC27VZD7HUOY5HMZPTWUGDA.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Taking charge: Meet the 11 Twin Cities first-year high school football coaches
Some are taking over programs with solid reputations. Other seek to build good reputations. A look at the new coaches — and how they did in their debuts.
East Metro
Apple River stabbing attack suspect pleads not guilty
Nicolae Miu faces charges of first-degree homicide and four counts of attempted first-degree homicide
Politics
Richardson says she can balance Planned Parenthood work, legislative duties
Two-term DFLer says she won't lobby or vote on direct funding issues.
High Schools
Soccer 2022: Two girls' coaches talk about getting, staying on top
Edina is chasing redemption after slipping up at state in 2021, and champion Stillwater is learning what it has in 10 freshmen.
West Metro
Lakeville woman killed in motorcycle crash that shut down Crosstown in Edina
The motorcyclist was the only vehicle involved in the Wednesday morning crash.
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