It’s scientifically impossible to quantify, but maybe a first-inning leaping catch by its left fielder was simply what St. Thomas Academy needed to keep its magical turnaround going. However, that charmed stretch crashed hard late. Jack Anderson hit a two-run … Continued
When the section tournaments started, Lakeville North called the playoffs a “second season.” “It was like a rebirth, a new start,” junior attackman Carson Piscitiello said, “and it gave us new life.” The playoffs were a chance to make amends … Continued
The largest police association in Minnesota selected an Anoka County sheriff’s deputy as its Officer of the Year for — while on vacation — helping a South Dakota state trooper who’d been shot at. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers … Continued
As manager of the Chick-fil-A at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Timothy Michael Hill Jr. was responsible for collecting and depositing the fast-food restaurant’s daily cash receipts. Federal court documents say that instead of depositing cash into a safe deposit box, … Continued
Given extra opportunities by its opponent, Mahtomedi took advantage. Josh Donna homered as part of a seven-run second inning, Jack Erickson finished with three hits, and the Zephyrs cruised past Northfield 8-1 Thursday in a state Class 3A baseball quarterfinal. … Continued
First, they optioned Matt Wallner, hoping a trip to Triple-A would help him reset. Edouard Julien was next, and on Thursday, Alex Kirilloff officially became the third slumping left-handed hitter the Twins have sent down to the minors this year. … Continued