Ron Haggstrom
Prep Sports Reporter
SportsHe joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2000. Ron also served as editor of Minnesota Basketball News for nearly 15 years. Prior to joining the Minnesota Star Tribune, Ron worked at the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia, Minnesota, for nearly 17 years from 1983-99.
Latest from Ron Haggstrom
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Boys basketball: Battle of big-school powerhouses couldn't reshuffle Minnesota Top 25
Four teams ranked in the top 10 played each other in the past week as schools near the end of the regular season.
February 20, 2025
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Girls basketball: Three schools competing for same state title eye perfect seasons
Providence Academy, Crosby-Ironton and Royalton remain undefeated. All three play in Class 2A.
February 20, 2025
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Wayzata basketball coach to serve one-game suspension
Bryan Schnettler will serve a one-game suspension for his actions during a rival game at Hopkins.
February 17, 2025
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Girls basketball: Win streak vaults south metro team higher in Minnesota Top 25
Eastview lost only twice before winning 19 of its next 20 games.
February 13, 2025
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Boys basketball: Undefeated no more but still No. 1 in Minnesota
Cretin-Derham Hall suffered its first loss but retains the top spot in the Minnesota Star Tribune Top 25.
February 13, 2025
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Wayzata skier orders up a state title for herself and one for her friends
Lila Golomb and her Nordic skiing teammates each won a section title, and she’s hoping to repeat that at Giants Ridge.
February 10, 2025
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One who’s been there advocates for hockey coaches to wear helmets when on the ice
Lakeville North's Buck Kochevar has pushed for change ever since he fell and fractured his skull in 2011. A recent incident involving another coach has amplified the issue.
February 8, 2025
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The Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide, class-crossing ranking of high school boys basketball teams
Minnetonka has been gathering momentum and moving up in the rankings, having won 11 of its past 12 games.
February 7, 2025
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Boys basketball: Undefeated no more but still No. 1 in Minnesota
Cretin-Derham Hall suffered its first loss but retains the top spot in the Minnesota Star Tribune Top 25.
February 13, 2025
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Wayzata skier orders up a state title for herself and one for her friends
Lila Golomb and her Nordic skiing teammates each won a section title, and she’s hoping to repeat that at Giants Ridge.
February 10, 2025
High Schools
One who’s been there advocates for hockey coaches to wear helmets when on the ice
Lakeville North's Buck Kochevar has pushed for change ever since he fell and fractured his skull in 2011. A recent incident involving another coach has amplified the issue.
February 8, 2025
High Schools
The Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide, class-crossing ranking of high school boys basketball teams
Minnetonka has been gathering momentum and moving up in the rankings, having won 11 of its past 12 games.
February 7, 2025