Bill would ban transgender girls from competing in girls sports
Minnesota Senators on the Education Committee heard legislation this week that would prohibit student athletes whose “sex is male” from participating in girls’ sports, which critics say targets transgender youth.
Minnesota Senators on the Education Committee heard legislation this week that would prohibit student athletes whose “sex is male” from participating in girls’ sports, which critics say targets transgender youth.
Push for increased COVID-19 testing among young people
While there’s been a lot of focus on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Minnesota, health experts don’t want people to forget about testing, especially when it comes to young people.
While there’s been a lot of focus on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Minnesota, health experts don’t want people to forget about testing, especially when it comes to young people.
Minnesota high school sports teams play first games Thursday following COVID-19 pause
High school athletes in Minnesota are returning to the court and ice Thursday night as the state allows games to restart.
High school athletes in Minnesota are returning to the court and ice Thursday night as the state allows games to restart.
'We're a big family': Minneapolis North Polars embrace return to the court
After spending 312 days apart, the North High School boys' basketball team is finally back on the court.
After spending 312 days apart, the North High School boys' basketball team is finally back on the court.
Spectators allowed to attend sports games, competitions again
Fans will be allowed at sporting events again as Gov. Tim Walz loosened some of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday.
Fans will be allowed at sporting events again as Gov. Tim Walz loosened some of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday.
Some Minnesota COVID-19 restrictions relax Monday, sports resume
Some of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed Monday.
Some of Minnesota’s COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed Monday.
Face coverings required when youth, adult sports resume in January
Athletes will be required to wear face coverings during practices and games when youth and adult sports resume in January, according to updated guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Athletes will be required to wear face coverings during practices and games when youth and adult sports resume in January, according to updated guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Let Them Play MN files lawsuit against Walz over youth sports ban
Let Them Play MN, a nonprofit group made up of parents, coaches and fans, filed a lawsuit against Governor Tim Walz over the current ban of youth sports.
Let Them Play MN, a nonprofit group made up of parents, coaches and fans, filed a lawsuit against Governor Tim Walz over the current ban of youth sports.
Amid COVID-19 pause, Minnesota students hope for a restart to sports
With youth sports paused until at least December 21, some student-athletes are pushing back, hoping for a restart to high school sports.
With youth sports paused until at least December 21, some student-athletes are pushing back, hoping for a restart to high school sports.
MSHSL says it's ready to start winter sports Dec. 21
The Minnesota State High School League says it’s ready to start the winter sports season as soon as Dec. 21, but that decision is ultimately up to Governor Tim Walz.
The Minnesota State High School League says it’s ready to start the winter sports season as soon as Dec. 21, but that decision is ultimately up to Governor Tim Walz.
Charges: Former Lakeville South softball coach stole more than $15,000 from booster club
A Lakeville high school softball coach has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $15,000 from booster club funds over the last two years.
A Lakeville high school softball coach has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $15,000 from booster club funds over the last two years.
Season ends for fall sports athletes as COVID-19 restrictions go into effect in Minnesota
One of the dial-back measures going into place starting Friday is a four-week pause on youth sports, which will put an end to the already shortened high school football and volleyball seasons.
One of the dial-back measures going into place starting Friday is a four-week pause on youth sports, which will put an end to the already shortened high school football and volleyball seasons.
The outbreak data powering decisions for Minnesota's 4-week pause
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his restrictions for the four-week pause were powered by data and science amid a surge in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said his restrictions for the four-week pause were powered by data and science amid a surge in COVID-19 cases statewide.
What Minnesota's 4-week pause means for youth sports
Youth sports will be put on hold for four weeks under new restrictions from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid the surging COVID-19 cases statewide during the pandemic, the Governor's Office announced Wednesday.
Youth sports will be put on hold for four weeks under new restrictions from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid the surging COVID-19 cases statewide during the pandemic, the Governor's Office announced Wednesday.
Minnesota Governor hints at youth sports 'pause' affecting football playoffs
Gov. Tim Walz said he will announce new restrictions on youth sports Wednesday, including a possible “pause” on all youth sports and a possible cancellation of the MSHSL Football playoffs.
Gov. Tim Walz said he will announce new restrictions on youth sports Wednesday, including a possible “pause” on all youth sports and a possible cancellation of the MSHSL Football playoffs.
Minnesota health officials urge winter sports 'pause' after outbreaks
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says public health officials are urging a "pause" on winter high school sports.
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says public health officials are urging a "pause" on winter high school sports.
Minneapolis baseball team fighting for refund on $18K payment to Florida sports park after trip cancelled
It was a trip that had been years in the planning. Sadly, a local high school baseball team's Florida visit had to be postponed due to the pandemic. But now, to make matters worse, they've been unable to get their money back.
It was a trip that had been years in the planning. Sadly, a local high school baseball team's Florida visit had to be postponed due to the pandemic. But now, to make matters worse, they've been unable to get their money back.
Iowa high school football teams score a combined 202 points in 8-man playoff shootout
Looking at the box score, you would probably think two Iowa schools were involved in a high-scoring, fast-paced high school basketball games. But, you'd be wrong.
Looking at the box score, you would probably think two Iowa schools were involved in a high-scoring, fast-paced high school basketball games. But, you'd be wrong.
Burnsville football player reflects on her trailblazing journey to varsity
As the Burnsville High School football team takes the field for its last regular season game Wednesday night, one of the players will be reflecting on her unique journey in the sport.
As the Burnsville High School football team takes the field for its last regular season game Wednesday night, one of the players will be reflecting on her unique journey in the sport.
Northfield Football joins Rashod Bateman's zero tolerance for racism message with helmet decals
An anti-racist message first pushed by Gophers standout Rashod Bateman can now be found on the Maroon and Gold helmets of a team in Northfield, Minn., too.
An anti-racist message first pushed by Gophers standout Rashod Bateman can now be found on the Maroon and Gold helmets of a team in Northfield, Minn., too.