Despite warning from state, 2 Carver County districts will allow varsity sports to continue
At least two of four school districts in Carver County are planning to continue on with its varsity sports programs, despite a recommendation from the state on Friday for a two-week pause for athletes due to rising cases of a COVID-19 variant.
At least two of four school districts in Carver County are planning to continue on with its varsity sports programs, despite a recommendation from the state on Friday for a two-week pause for athletes due to rising cases of a COVID-19 variant.
Minnesota health officials recommend youth sports pause in Carver County due to COVID-19 variant cases
The Minnesota Department of Health has put out a warning Friday night as they say they are seeing clusters of cases of a COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, particularly among young athletes in Carver County.
The Minnesota Department of Health has put out a warning Friday night as they say they are seeing clusters of cases of a COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, particularly among young athletes in Carver County.
COVID-19 outbreak grows for Hill-Murray girls’ hockey after some kept playing with symptoms
The Hill-Murray School's girls' hockey team has been shut down until March 8, after three athletes on the team played games and attended class while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms last week, according to a letter signed by school leaders.
The Hill-Murray School's girls' hockey team has been shut down until March 8, after three athletes on the team played games and attended class while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms last week, according to a letter signed by school leaders.
Lake City athlete with special needs gets chance to suit up for the varsity basketball team
A dream came true Thursday night for a high school athlete in Lake City, Minnesota.
A dream came true Thursday night for a high school athlete in Lake City, Minnesota.
Lake City athlete with special needs to join varsity lineup for senior night
Basketball coaches at Lincoln High School say Blake Frederick isn’t your typical basketball player.
Basketball coaches at Lincoln High School say Blake Frederick isn’t your typical basketball player.
No increase in sports injuries because of masks, Minnesota health officials say
Injuries in youth and high school sports have not increased this season because of the state's mask mandate, health officials told senators Wednesday.
Injuries in youth and high school sports have not increased this season because of the state's mask mandate, health officials told senators Wednesday.
MSHSL announces details for winter high school tournaments amid COVID-19
The Minnesota State High School League on Thursday announced plans for modified winter state tournaments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota State High School League on Thursday announced plans for modified winter state tournaments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.