Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Jessie Diggins-signed skis glide through one Duluth family’s history
The Minnesota Star Tribune asked cross-country skiers what Afton's Jessie Diggins meant to them as she heads into retirement after a decorated skiing career.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Hostile parents relations led Minnesota hockey coach to resign in Cloquet
Cloquet/Esko/Carlton's girls hockey coach Kennedy Weets said she received concerning emails and calls from parents.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Wild preparing for measuring-stick game vs. Stars without key players
Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek both are both out Saturday against a Dallas team that is trying to take over the top spot in the NHL standings.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
All-Minnesota Boys Swimmer of the Year: Micah Davis, St. Cloud Crush
Micah Davis, who will head to Virginia on scholarship, won two state titles at the 2A boys swim meet.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
These cities are investing millions in hockey rinks used by high school and youth players
Among the projects is an ice rink attached to the $70 million Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame's facility in Inver Grove Heights.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Jessie Diggins arrives at her swan song with a legacy built on far more than wins
Afton native and four-time Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing is expected to secure fourth World Cup overall title since 2021 in Lake Placid, N.Y., this weekend and then head into retirement.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
How the ‘Green Bay Way’ helped a Wisconsin farm girl lead the Gophers back to the NCAA tournament
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit's well-balanced, fundamentally sound Gophers will open against a similar opponent in Green Bay.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
High Point's upset starts run of 4 wins by double-digit seeds, busting March Madness brackets
Well, the dream was fun while it lasted - all two-ish hours of it.
Startribune News Mar 20, 2026
Takeaways: Minus injured Kirill Kaprizov, Wild take a rare 2-1 loss to Blackhawks
The Wild lost to division rival Chicago in regulation for the first time since December 2019, a span of 19 games.
Startribune News Mar 19, 2026
‘Lifelong friends’ Adam Thielen, C.J. Ham officially retire together after a combined 21 Vikings seasons
The Minnesota natives held a joint news conference at the team's Eagan headquarters to celebrate their careers and reminisce with family, friends and former coworkers.
Startribune News Mar 19, 2026