Cooper football star Jaxon Howard picks LSU over Gophers, Miami & Michigan

In front of friends and family at Cooper High School on Friday, football star Jaxon Howard gave his verbal commitment to LSU over the Gophers, Miami and Michigan.

Town Ball Tour: Paynesville baseball coach and Grandstand renovations
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During Town Ball Tour, we talk to the Paynesville High School baseball coach and see the inside of the Grandstand storm shelter that doubles as a practice space.

Minnesota student spreads smiles as 'joy ambassador'
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FOX 9 is working to spread some uplifting stories, starting with John at Anoka-Hennepin who is spreading joy at school as the joy ambassador.

Notre Dame fight song changed, should STMA change too?

A St. Michael, Minnesota mother is fighting to change a decades-long school tradition that she says is outdated and sexist.

Chet Holmgren leads 3 Minnesotans in NBA Draft Thursday night

Chet Holmgren has been playing basketball since he was nine years old and Thursday night, a life-long dream will become a reality in the NBA Draft.

Class of 2022 reflect on turbulent years
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Seniors who are graduating this year spent much of their high school career under COVID-19 restrictions. The Class of 2022 is looking back on going to high school amid a pandemic.

MSHSL approves NIL for high school athletes, mandates shot clock for 2023-24 season

The Minnesota State High School League on Tuesday approved a NIL policy for high school students, and mandated a basketball shot clock starting in 2023-24.

Minneapolis culinary arts teacher wins national honor
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A Minneapolis high school is preparing students for a career in the food industry, and earning its creator an award in the process.

Boys volleyball comes up one vote shy of becoming MSHSL sport

Boys volleyball will have to wait at least one more year to become a sanctioned sport by the Minnesota State High School League.

Mike Randolph named St. Thomas Academy boys hockey head coach

The St. Thomas Academy boys hockey program has a new head coach, and it’s one of the biggest names in Minnesota high school hockey.

Edina High School senior to play wheelchair basketball at D1 school

Edina High School senior Hayley Nilsen is a standout star on the basketball court, and this fall she’ll be taking her talents to the collegiate level.

Cold weather puts a damper on spring activities

Unseasonably cold weather has forced Minnesota high schools to move spring sports inside and even reschedule some games.

Cold weather puts a damper on spring activities
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Unseasonably cold weather has forced Minnesota high schools to move spring sports inside and even reschedule some games.

North High basketball player receives racist message after semifinal win

A Minneapolis North basketball player received a racist social media message after the team won a semifinal game at the Minnesota high school basketball tournament Friday night.

Mound Westonka boys basketball headed to state for first time in 48 years

March Madness isn't limited to the collegiate level — in Minnetrista, the White Hawks of Mound Westonka are going to the boy's state tournament for the first time since 1974.

North High basketball coach takes players for life etiquette lessons

Coach Larry McKenzie says his goal is bigger than basketball. It's about giving his players another avenue for success. If not pro sports, the players will have the skills to excel in other environments.