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Minnetonka eighth-grader is drawing comparisons to Minnesota football legends

A former Gopher believes Theodore Brown could surpass Larry Fitzgerald, Eric Decker and Tyler Johnson as the best wide receivers in Minnesota prep football history.

Minnetonka, MN · 2d

Sun Patriot

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Waconia paraprofessional earns associations' top honor

Amanda Phenix, a special education paraprofessional in Waconia Public Schools, is Education Minnesota’s 2026-2027 ESP of the Year. The winner was announced Oct. 24 at reception in St. Paul. Phenix has worked in the Waconia Public Schools for 21 years. As a special education paraprofessional, she works directly with students on Individualized Education Plans to meet the education goals established by their case manager and special education team. She does this through intentional engagement with students, checking in on their emotional and physical health throughout the day, and collaborating with teachers to shape lessons that meet students where they are at. Phenix says that building trust is one of the most important pieces of her job. “Building positive, lasting relationships with students in this setting is not optional—it’s essential,” she said. “It can take weeks, even months, to earn their trust. But once it’s there … students begin to open up, show up differently, and find success academically, socially, and emotionally.” Phenix’s colleagues praise her versatility and patience. Paul Tordoff, special education director at Waconia Public Schools, said Phenix “possesses a unique combination of compassion, expertise, and unwavering patience that makes her an ideal fit for our Waconia Middle School

Waconia, MN · 3d

Sun Sailor

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Centennial ends Eden Prairie’s football hopes 31-13

There was stunned silence in Eden Prairie’s football stands during the first half of a state Class 6A playoff game against Centennial Nov. 6. The halftime scoreboard showed the Eagles down 31-0. Head coach Mike Grant has not been in a situation like that in many years, and all he could do at halftime was make plans for a comeback. That comeback happened, but it wasn’t enough. Two Eagle touchdowns in the second half and a clamp-down by EP’s defense left the home team short in a season-ending 31-13 loss. “We had a tough night,” coach Grant said. “Centennial is a really physical team. They had no turnovers and made no mistakes. We obviously played a lot better in the second half, but Centennial kept the ball on the ground. Their quarterback finished with 116 yards on 23 carries and they controlled the ball.” Centennial had the ball for 25 minutes and 45 seconds of the 48-minute game. For a very rare time, Eden Prairie trailed in rushing yardage 290-217. Two seniors scored Eden Prairie’s touchdowns in the second half. Windlan Hall had the first score on one of his best runs of the season. He ran right, then cut

Eden Prairie, MN · 1d

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Orono puts scare into Providence Academy on Halloween

The Orono Spartans opened the playoffs on Halloween night with a 48-7 victory over the Providence Academy Lions in the section semifinals. The Spartans’ defense held Providence to 57 total yards through the first three quarters and forced four turnovers. Orono led 26-0 at halftime and 48-0 after three quarters, never punting in that span. “We had a great game against Providence and our players came out fast, getting a turnover right away. That gave us a lot of momentum from the start. It was also fun to see some of our younger players and backups get in the game throughout the fourth quarter to give them some live playoff experience,” coach McPherson said. Providence’s kickoff returner fumbled the opening kickoff after the ball ricocheted off his face mask. Abraham Whiting recovered, giving Orono the ball just 17 yards from the end zone. Hudson Hirt scored on a 2-yard touchdown run and added the 2-point conversion for an early 8-0 lead. On Providence’s next possession, Owen Paulsen made a diving interception on third down. Finn Dyvik then connected with Bennett Halverson for a 30-yard gain. Two plays later, Dyvik scored on a 2-yard run. The 2-point conversion attempt failed, leaving

Orono, MN · 1d

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Turnovers prove costly in Wayzata football defeat

After shellacking White Bear Lake 63-48 in the opening round of the state Class 6A football playoffs on Oct. 30, the Wayzata football team couldn’t provide an encore against No. 1 seed Champlin Park on Friday, Nov. 6. The Rebels used home-field advantage and four touchdown passes by quarterback Cash Miller to end the Trojans’ 2026 season by a final score of 48-13. Four turnovers took the steam out of the Trojans’ offense and for the first time this season senior quarterback Thor Soukup didn’t throw a touchdown pass. Wayzata scored its first touchdown of the game on a 4-yard run by senior halfback Michael Criswell in the second quarter to tie the score 7-7, but that was the last offensive bright spot until late in the fourth quarter when Alex McGarvey's 13-yard pass to Parker Milkes accounted for Wayzata’s final touchdown of the season. With the loss, Wayzata finished the season 5-5 overall – A far cry from last season’s 1-8 overall mark. First-year head coach Derrin Lamker pumped new life into the program and the first-round playoff victory broke a playoff drought that dated back to the 2021 season. Coach Lamker’s reputation as an offensive genius was verified

Wayzata, MN · 1d

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Prior Lake drowns out Moorhead 19-14, ends Spuds’ state title hopes

MOORHEAD, MINN. (Valley News Live) - Prior Lake’s late-season surge continued Friday night as the Lakers upset previously unbeaten, No. 1 Moorhead 19-14 at Jim Gotta Stadium, ending the Spuds’ state championship hopes. Prior Lake entered the matchup at 5-4, having won five straight games after an 0-4...

Moorhead, MN · 3d

BringMeTheSports

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Moorhead's historic season comes to an abrupt end with playoff upset loss

The No. 1-ranked team in Minnesota suffered an upset loss on Friday night.

Moorhead, MN · 3d

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Champlin Park Football Rolls Past Wayzata in Second Round of Class 6A Tournament

The Champlin Park football team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Class 6A state tournament with a convincing, 48-13 win over Wayzata. Senior quarterback Cash Miller completed four of five passes for 87 yards and four touchdowns. Preston Nelson carried the ball 21 times for 192 yards and scored...

Champlin, MN · 22h

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Randolph operational levy referendum fails

The Randolph Schools operational levy referendum failed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with 724 “no” votes to 674 “yes” votes. The school district was asking the community to approve a $450 per pupil increase in student funding through the operational levy, which would come to about $390,000 each year in additional revenue for a term of 10 years. An operational levy is for the day-to-day operations of a district for areas like employment, utilities, supplies, technology, extracurriculars, etc. It is not for building a new school, which would require a bond referendum.

Randolph, MN · 1d

Minnesota Daily

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UMN’s world’s largest Sherlock Holmes collection has “something for everyone”

On May 2, 1974, members of the Norwegian Explorers, a group of Sherlockians with ties to the University of Minnesota, helped initiate a Sherlock Holmes collection on campus, according to Timothy J. Johnson’s “Managing the Mystery Collection: From Creation to Consumption.”. Today, the collection stands as the world’s...

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

CBS Minnesota

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Educators get tips on discussing cannabis risks with students

Minnesota schools are starting to implement new requirements for cannabis education. On Monday, educators are getting a crash course at a summit in St. Paul on how to talk to students about the risks.

St Paul, MN · 23h

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Augsburg Needs to Focus Their Funds on Functional Facilities

Augsburg University has recently hosted a gala fundraising event, making a ton of money. I think there are a bunch of things that we could use that money for around campus to make the campus better. For starters, we should try and renovate the Science Hall. We should upgrade the...

Minneapolis, MN · 23h

Laker Pioneer

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Westonka falls to Zimmerman in section quarterfinals

Joseph Larson scored three rushing touchdowns to lead Zimmerman to a 49-19 victory over Westonka in the Section 6AAAA quarterfinals Oct. 27 at Thunder Stadium. Zimmerman quarterback Dylan Doherty added a rushing touchdown and a scoring pass as the Thunder ended the White Hawks’ season. Westonka finished the season after battling early injuries to its starting quarterback and wide receiver. Those setbacks challenged the offense but also gave younger players opportunities to gain varsity experience. “If we were able to stay healthy we really liked our chances in some of our games this season. Unfortunately that wasn’t the way it went for us. With that, we are excited with the amount of experience a lot of our younger players got this season,” Westonka head coach Nick David said. The White Hawks’ defense provided an early spark by recovering a Doherty fumble on Zimmerman’s second possession. Senior defensive lineman Justin Avenson recovered the ball after Doherty scrambled to his left and lost control, giving Westonka possession in Thunder territory. The White Hawks were unable to capitalize, going three-and-out and punting. Gavin Johnson’s punt pinned Zimmerman at its 10-yard line, but the Thunder responded with an eight-play, 90-yard drive capped by Doherty’s

Zimmerman, MN · 1d

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St. Catherine University Choir’s autumnal concert

After several months of rehearsal, the St. Catherine University Choir performed their autumnal concert "The Triune Nature" on Friday, Nov. 6. The music was a carefully curated mix of bittersweet melodies and celebrations of hope, highlighting the breadth of human experience and performed in several languages. The title “The Triune Nature” was chosen in reference to both the Holy Trinity and holistic living. The concert was split into three sections, one for body, one for mind and one for spirit. Each section consisted of two choir pieces, with solo pieces performed for the body and mind sections.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Margaret Duffy Of St. Johns Prep Wins Second Straight Class A Cross Country Title

Margaret Duffy of St. Johns Prep is a state champ again, leading 159 runners in Class A girls cross country at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake.

Ham Lake, MN · 2d

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Otters Brody Nelson Caps Off Stellar Career at MSHSL Class AA State Meet

The Minnesota high school cross country season reached its pinnacle at the MSHSL Class AA State Championship, held at its new host venue, Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. Representing Fergus Falls on the state's biggest stage, senior Brody Nelson closed out his high school cross country career with a gritty performance against the finest runners in Minnesota.

Fergus Falls, MN · 2d

Minnesota Now

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Margaret Duffy Of St. Johns Prep Wins Second Straight Class A Cross Country Title

Margaret Duffy of St. Johns Prep is a state champ again, leading 159 runners in Class A girls cross country at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake.

Ham Lake, MN · 2d

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St. Catherine Defeats Carleton in Dramatic Shootout for Sixth MIAC Playoff Title

NORTHFIELD, Minn. – For the sixth time in program history, the St. Catherine University soccer team is back on top of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The second-seeded Wildcats captured the 2026 MIAC Women's Soccer Playoff Championship on Saturday afternoon, defeating top-seeded Carleton College 6-5 in a dramatic seven-round penalty kick shootout after battling to a 1-1 draw through 110 minutes at Bell Field.

St Paul, MN · 2d

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Experts hoping enthusiasm can turn around youth STEM trends

A STEM showcase in Minneapolis paired college students with children on Sunday to spark interest in engineering.

Minnesota · 1d

103.7 THE LOON

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Margaret Duffy Of St. Johns Prep Wins Second Straight Class A Cross Country Title

Margaret Duffy of St. Johns Prep is a state champ again, leading 159 runners in Class A girls cross country at Majestic Oaks in Ham Lake.

Ham Lake, MN · 2d