Wallace “Jack” Jackman is definitely someone who will be missed. Jackman, who recently passed away at the age of 81, had a profound impact on my journey as a photo journalist. It was the summer of 1996 and I was looking for a place to write a sports column and photograph Black high school student […]
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North defeats Pine Island in state playoffs
This week’s Fab Five photos feature the Minneapolis North Polars football team’s 50-21 victory over Pine Island in the Class 3A state quarterfinals at Totino Grace High School Saturday afternoon November 8, 2025. The defense and blocking of linemen Anthony Palmer, Malachi Tolliver, Jaylen Peterson, Adonis Baker and Musa Abdus-Sahid allowed quarterback Logan Lachermeier to […]
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Two City teams make it to state
Two City teams make it to state North, Washburn qualify for playoffs It’s hard to remember any time when two football teams from the Minneapolis City Conference have qualified for the state playoffs in the same year. After last Friday evening, that concept will be etched in the memory of fans, alumni, and former student […]
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Players contribute to good season for the WNBA Lynx
Fab Four Photos This week’s Fab Four photos feature the WNBA Minnesota Lynx, who finished with a 34-10 record and a top seed in the playoffs before losing to the Phoenix Mercury. The players include Napheesa Collier, who had a season worthy of MVP consideration; Kayla McBride, who hit clutch shot after clutch shot; Courtney […]
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Tommies victorious in Division I matchup
The Tommies rolled to a 55-17 win over Valparaiso behind quarterback Amari Powell’s three-touchdown performance and strong contributions from Cobb-Butler, Todd, Juette, and Sneed.
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McCoy creating her own legacy
She might be the best kept secret in the state of Minnesota. There is a student athlete in St. Paul, part of a very accomplished family, who is quietly making a name for herself. Ma’Lon McCoy, a student athlete at St. Agnes High School in St. Paul, has not only developed into one of the […]
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Former metro stars representing
This week’s Fab Five features: (1) Quentin Cobbs-Butler, St. Thomas receiver and national standout; (2) Minneapolis North’s Tavin Stoll and Anthony Deline, leaders of the Polars’ unbeaten regular season; (3) James Ware, back at Hopkins as an assistant; (4) Lynx spark plug Natisha Hiedeman; and (5) Abe Woldeslassie, now an assistant with Denver men’s basketball.
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Jenkins leads North to victory over Johnson
Minneapolis North (5–0) celebrated homecoming with a 45–18 win over St. Paul Johnson. Tyshone Jenkins rushed for four TDs, with Tavon Stoll and Anthony Deline also scoring. Alumni coaches Charles Adams (North ’99) and Richard Magembe (Johnson ’04) led their alma maters.
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Combs inducted into Harding Hall of Fame
St. Paul legend Henry Combs was inducted into the Harding High School Hall of Fame. The longtime Breeze coach and mentor to athletes like Juriad Hughes Jr. and Sade Pollard was also honored with a city Henry Combs Day.
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St. Paul Johnson student surprised with scholarship
Johnson High School senior Isaiah Weeks was awarded a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship from the College Board. The surprise presentation took place August 29 with family, staff, and Superintendent Dr. Stacey Stanley in attendance.
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Moody leads St. Paul Johnson past St. Agnes
St. Paul Johnson opened the season strong, defeating St. Agnes 57-30 at Sea Foam Stadium. Justice Moody
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Former Minneapolis Washburn star leading his alma mater
MSR Prep Sports Shoutouts highlight 10 athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping Minnesota athletics as the new season begins.
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Former Minnetonka and DeLaSalle standout now a senior at Creighton.
From Kinai Lockett at Creighton to Amiya Battle at the University of Minnesota, former Twin Cities prep stars are excelling in college sports across the country.
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Shoutouts
Honoring Twin Cities athletes and coaches excelling in sports and giving back to their communities.
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Lynx split two-game homestand
The Minnesota Lynx split a two-game homestand, falling to the Atlanta Dream before taking down the defending champion New York Liberty. Napheesa Collier led both games with 30+ point performances.
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Fab Four photo spread: Lynx dominate Aces at Target Center
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 109–78 at Target Center, led by Napheesa Collier’s 25 points and a balanced team effort. Fab Four highlights featured.
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Dave Winfield honored in St. Paul
Dave Winfield’s statue is coming to St. Paul. For journalist Mitchell Palmer McDonald, the celebration brought back a memory of a promise Winfield kept to a young reporter, one that changed everything.
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Lynx off to one of their best starts
The Lynx moved to 12-1 with an 82-66 win over the Sparks, led by Kayla McBride’s 29 points as they continue their dominant WNBA season.
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Outstanding season for Kimmons
Senior guard Antwan Kimmons led Concordia-St. Paul to its first NSIC title and NCAA tournament win, capping a historic season with All-American honors and the CSP Athlete of the Year award.
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Student athletes honored at Winfield Awards
The 49th Annual Winfield Awards celebrated 20 student athletes and two community leaders in a heartfelt ceremony honoring excellence across St. Paul.