Today is Friday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2024. There are 123 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 30, 2005, a day after Hurricane Katrina hit, floods covered 80 percent of New Orleans, looting continued … Continued
After severe thunderstorm pushed back Thursday’s season opener, the weather mostly cleared up for kickoff, but Gophers still sloshed and stumbled their way against North Carolina at Huntington Bank Stadium. Minnesota almost got it figured out for another late win … Continued
Wayzata 17, Lakeville South 14: Fresh off a two-win season, Wayzata delivered the shocker of the night on Thursday, knocking off what many people feel is a state title favorite in Class 6A. Kyle Boutwell’s 29-yard rushing touchdown in the … Continued
A game in late-August is just the start to a season that Stillwater and Lakeville North hope goes until mid-November. Both teams enter the season ranked in the top 10 after each lost in the state quarterfinals last season and … Continued
The latest version of ’80s rockers Motley Crue headlined the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Thursday night and, judging by the empty seats, their appeal has become more … selective. Some 8,769 fans did show up and paid as much … Continued
East Ridge was known in recent years for its potent passing attack, led by prolific gunslinger Tanner Zolnosky, who’s now at Western Illinois. But in Thursday’s 28-14 victory in its season opener at rival Park in Cottage Grove, the Raptors … Continued