In the latest Talking Preps podcast, Star Tribune high school reporters David LaVaque and Jim Paulsen single out the best athletes from the first week of football.
Gull Lake could see an upgrade of its northern pike population if the Minnesota DNR finalizes a proposed experimental fishing regulation. The northerns are often an accidental catch for anglers.
The number of convicted felons under investigation for voting in recent Wisconsin elections remains a miniscule proportion of the total ballots cast, according to a new report from the state elections commission.
Isaiah Ihnen, a 6-foot-10 forward, was sidelined by injuries to his left knee that kept him from playing during Ben Johnson's first two seasons as Gophers coach.
The Gophers saw what a difference the rule can make against Nebraska in their opener. Each team essentially had just three first-half possessions.
The facts say there's no time to waste: Only a quarter of Week 1 losers reach the postseason. So that makes Week 1 of the NFL season a pretty big deal.