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Minnesotan plans to become first Black woman to solo kayak the Mississippi River
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - There is something about being on the water that makes Devin Brown feel at home. Soon, her passion for paddling the mighty Mississippi will go the extra mile. "I'm really excited to actually get on the water and start the journey. I'm just really looking forward...
Minnesota Myth Arena Football League team folds after 2 games
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Myth proved its name a prophecy Tuesday when the nascent Arena Football League team announced its termination after just two games.Team owner Diana Hutton said the team "has ceased operations, and all future Myth games scheduled at Target Center are now canceled" in a statement on Instagram."The vision of the Minnesota Myth was to build a team focused on community engagement and bringing people together to celebrate not only football but also connection and community," Hutton said. "Unfortunately, the effort was lost in the waves of negative chatter and misinformation that plagued social media, led by...
Twin Cities artist scores with blingy portraits of Anthony Edwards, Justin Jefferson and other athletes
MINNEAPOLIS — If you're looking to brighten up a room, Taylor Rae Hillestad knows just how to do it. The Twin Cities artist creates 4-foot-tall portraits splashed with neon colors and rhinestones. Some of her most well-known works feature Minnesota athletes like Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
FL synchro falls to Stillwater in final meet before sections
The Forest Lake synchronized swimming team has won four of its five meets prior to facing off with the Stillwater Ponies on Tuesday, May 7, where the Rangers fell 33-14 at home. The girls performed at the Forest Lake Area Education Center with one thing set in the back of their minds: hitting their routines in their final regular season meet before the upcoming Section 1A tournament, which will be held on Friday, May 17, at the Edina Community Center for a figures battle, and...
North stars again
Olivia Herrick (right) and Samantha Sommers are teaming up for the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball for the first time since 2018. Chris Keane, USGA. A Christmas or two ago, Samantha Sommers received two shipping tubes in the mail. Sommers, a former University of Minnesota golfer, opened them to find two...
Hopkins advances to state True Team as a wild-card entry
Twelve of the best girls track and field teams in Minnesota will vie for the state Class AAA True Team title, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Stillwater High School. Among those 12 teams is Hopkins, which advanced to state as a wild-card entry. Hopkins placed third in the Section 7AAA Meet May 8 at Hopkins High Stadium. Coach Andrea Yesnes praised her Royals for an outstanding effort across the board. ...
Men’s gymnastics team concerned over U of M practice space
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A club gymnastics team at the University of Minnesota recently got news they’d been dreading. University of Minnesota administrators are looking to remove them from their practice facility at Cooke Hall to make room for its diving team. The University of Minnesota men’s gymnastics team...
Futures Qualifier Gunnar Seversen Signs With Milwaukee For 2024-2025
Seversen is from Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he attends Woodbury High School and trains with the South East Metro Sharks. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
St. Paul softball: Sacred Heart rallies to down SP in semis
ARLINGTON — A flurry of late-inning runs allowed Sacred Heart to rally from a 4-0 and 6-4 deficits to beat St. Paul 16-6 in the state semifinals Friday at Allan Saxe Softball Field.The Indianettes powerful hitting game produced 16 hits and four home runs with two by Haley Noska.“Our kids competed their tails off and I am proud of them,” Lady Cardinals head coach Mike Jackson said. “The two things…
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