Paul Klauda
Team leader
Prep SportsPaul Klauda is responsible for overseeing coverage of high school sports.
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High Schools
Star Tribune 2020-21 Fall Metro Players of the Year
They stood out in seasons started amid the pandemic, without the hope of state tournaments, and flourished all the same.
July 20, 2021
High Schools
Khalid El-Amin named basketball coach at St. Thomas Academy
The former Minneapolis North star has been an assistant coach and trainer since retiring from a professional career that included mostly playing in Europe.
July 15, 2021
High Schools
AMSA 2021: The big list. Star Tribune First Team All-Metro athletes
More than 100 athletes were named to Star Tribune All-Metro first teams this year in team sports. Here's the complete list by sport.
July 15, 2021
High Schools
AMSA 2021: Late start, perfect finish: Stillwater synchronized swimming is Star Tribune All-Metro Team Champion
The perennially strong program, after not being able to compete a year ago, won its first state championship since 2003.
July 15, 2021
High Schools
AMSA 2021: Eastview dance team has a thing with being the best
The Lightning's high kick and jazz teams repeated as undefeated state champions for the second year in a row, earning distinction as a Star Tribune All-Metro Team Champion.
July 15, 2021
High Schools
Star Tribune 2020-21 Spring Metro Players of the Year
The pandemic stole their 2020 season. But when given the chance to play this year, they rose to the top of their sports in the Twin Cities area.
July 14, 2021
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'Full capacity' home crowds for Minnesota United starting with June 23 match
Tickets will go on sale to the general public in early June to significantly expand the number of fans allowed at Allianz Field, the team said.
May 14, 2021
Variety
Minnesota minister with Alzheimer's 'lights up' with baseball memories
Retired United Methodist minister cherishes autographs by Hall of Famers.
May 7, 2021
High Schools
AMSA 2021: Eastview dance team has a thing with being the best
The Lightning's high kick and jazz teams repeated as undefeated state champions for the second year in a row, earning distinction as a Star Tribune All-Metro Team Champion.
July 15, 2021
High Schools
Star Tribune 2020-21 Spring Metro Players of the Year
The pandemic stole their 2020 season. But when given the chance to play this year, they rose to the top of their sports in the Twin Cities area.
July 14, 2021
Soccer
'Full capacity' home crowds for Minnesota United starting with June 23 match
Tickets will go on sale to the general public in early June to significantly expand the number of fans allowed at Allianz Field, the team said.
May 14, 2021
Variety
Minnesota minister with Alzheimer's 'lights up' with baseball memories
Retired United Methodist minister cherishes autographs by Hall of Famers.
May 7, 2021