Patrick Reusse
Columnist
SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
Latest from Patrick Reusse
Gophers
Reusse: Amid a gathering of alumni, Gophers sink to a bad foe’s level in men’s basketball
They put 90-year-old Louise Quam, ticket holder for 75 years, through that loss to last-place Penn State.
February 23, 2025
Loons
Reusse: Once we fight past soccer oddities, we see much to like about Minnesota United
Team leadership is strong, and so is ownership. Stadium financing is satisfying. If only FIFA would stay out of the way.
February 22, 2025
Colleges
Reusse: Huge stakes on the court this weekend for Concordia-St. Paul
In a five-way tie at 14-6 , Concordia-St. Paul closes out the regular season with two games this weekend and the NSIC title on the line
February 19, 2025
Colleges
Reusse: Gustavus, with a hometown kid as a force, overcomes St. John’s for the MIAC men’s basketball title
Wyatt Olson, who started college at Bemidji State before returning home, propelled the Gusties with a big second half.
February 16, 2025
Sports
Reusse: Olympic wrestler Koslowski’s death leaves twin brother missing a best friend
Dennis and Duane Koslowski stuck together through some tough times for their family in South Dakota, and both went on to Olympic glory.
February 15, 2025
Sports
Reusse: Becoming Wolves owner still won’t get A-Rod my Baseball Hall of Fame vote
Not-so-fond memories of Alex Rodriguez as a baseball player color the view of him as an NBA team owner in Minnesota.
February 12, 2025
Gophers
Reusse: Unlike the Gophers' coaching situation, the solution for Williams Arena is simple: Blow up The Barn.
The venue’s often-cited grandeur faded long ago, and it will turn 100 in 2028.
February 9, 2025
Vikings
Reusse: Allen’s invitation reminds us the Childress administration sure could assemble future Hall of Famers
Drafting Adrian Peterson, landing Brett Favre and working those poison pills into the Steve Hutchinson deal are all plays that paid off.
February 8, 2025
Sports
Reusse: Olympic wrestler Koslowski’s death leaves twin brother missing a best friend
Dennis and Duane Koslowski stuck together through some tough times for their family in South Dakota, and both went on to Olympic glory.
February 15, 2025
Sports
Reusse: Becoming Wolves owner still won’t get A-Rod my Baseball Hall of Fame vote
Not-so-fond memories of Alex Rodriguez as a baseball player color the view of him as an NBA team owner in Minnesota.
February 12, 2025
Gophers
Reusse: Unlike the Gophers' coaching situation, the solution for Williams Arena is simple: Blow up The Barn.
The venue’s often-cited grandeur faded long ago, and it will turn 100 in 2028.
February 9, 2025
Vikings
Reusse: Allen’s invitation reminds us the Childress administration sure could assemble future Hall of Famers
Drafting Adrian Peterson, landing Brett Favre and working those poison pills into the Steve Hutchinson deal are all plays that paid off.
February 8, 2025