Owatonna’s Carmen Jirele finished 34th at the Class 3A girls golf state tournament a year ago. But she’d played so well since then, from the summer of 2023 into this spring, and she performed at a high level in Big … Continued
J.J. McCarthy is a true perfectionist. He doesn’t run from that. It’s a character trait that has fueled him throughout his life. It’s also made his transition to the NFL rather challenging at times over the past month and a … Continued
When homeowners living near the University of St. Thomas learned that city staff had approved a site plan for the university’s new Division 1 hockey and basketball arena, they appealed the decision to the St. Paul Planning Commission. The Planning … Continued
Edina junior Torger Ohe wasn’t playing his best golf entering the state tournament. He barely reached this stage, having to knock in a 12-foot putt at sections to avoid a playoff for a state berth. Confidence wasn’t high. But Ohe … Continued
Jay Jackson thought about declining the assignment to Triple-A. He was 36 years old, had struggled to begin the season and there were no guarantees that he would be back in the major leagues. The Twins’ front office convinced him … Continued