High Schools
Maple Grove stands strong atop the Minnesota Top 20 football rankings, but we see you, Edina
The strength Edina showed in a big victory over Eden Prairie made the Hornets a tempting option for No. 1, but too much about Maple Grove is too strong.
September 9, 2024
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Edina’s Meyer Swinney spends a football Friday ‘making plays all over the place’
Wide receiver Meyer Swinney made eight catches for 197 yards and four touchdowns in Edina’s victory over Eden Prairie.
September 9, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Unfamiliar opponent brings out plenty of familiar names at St. John’s football opener
To add appeal to a less-than-exciting home opener, the Johnnies invited the 93 living football All-America players who had starred through the decades for this legendary football program.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseSeptember 8, 2024
High Schools
Northfield‘s final-seconds win over Faribault and Andover’s rally past Mankato West spice the high school football weekend
The bounce went Northfield’s way on a low snap that was handled by quarterback Seth Thompson. Andover won on two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Wyatt Myers.
September 7, 2024
St. Cloud
What happened to St. Cloud State University?
The college has struggled to find its footing after years of steep enrollment declines, big projects that didn’t always pay off and turnover among leadership.
September 7, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Are Minnesota’s mom-and-pop resorts dying?
As lakeside property values skyrocket and fast-paced lives demand different experiences, the state’s small lakefront resorts are a disappearing way of life.
September 3, 2024
High Schools
Daniel Jackson, Alexandria kicker committed to the Gophers, adds to his legend; Becker coach Dwight Lundeen wins his 400th
Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Dwight Lundeen made his milestone win memorable on Becker alumni night.
August 31, 2024
Business
Medicare patient wrongly sent to collections in dispute between two UnitedHealth Group entities
The Minnesota-based insurer said he owed $275. The surgery center in St. Cloud wanted another $3,300. UnitedHealth owns both and is now apologizing.
August 31, 2024
Small Business
Sale of Minnesota electrical business crumbles into tangled tale of alleged deceit
A bankruptcy judge concluded the buyer of Birchwood Electric stopped paying the company’s former owners as he was diverting money from the company to himself and a real estate venture.
August 30, 2024
Business
CentraCare spending $228M on expansion projects in St. Cloud, Sartell
Health systems are investing in construction as financial results improve following pandemic slowdown.
August 28, 2024
St. Cloud
At a camp in rural Minnesota, high schoolers against abortion learn to talk to the other side
The political landscape around abortion has shifted since the last presidential election.
August 27, 2024
Health Care
Minnesota hospitals showing signs of financial recovery, but still not at pre-COVID levels
Five large health systems are seeing stronger financial results this summer, although most said margins still fall short of what’s needed.
August 26, 2024