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The Minnesota Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is returning this fall, bringing more than 5,000 glowing carved pumpkins to the newly expanded trail in Apple Valley. The event runs Thursday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 1. This year's event introduces a trivia theme, with pumpkin artists hiding answers along the trail. Tickets range from $19–$30, with children ages 0–2 admitted free. Nonmember parking is $10 per car.

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act in a 77-22 vote, advancing legislation that would create national rules governing name, image and likeness deals, direct payments to college athletes and the transfer portal.

Minnesota’s head coach joins Jim Rich and Pat Micheletti on Pride on Ice to discuss Matt Cullen’s expanded coaching role, the competition in goal and the decisions behind the Gophers’ forward lines. Larson also previews the opening trip to Michigan Tech and explains why every player has to keep earning his role.

How do the Gophers become a tougher team to play against? Minnesota assistant coach Cory Laylin explains how Brett Larson’s staff wants to combine skill, speed and grit—and why players will have to earn their ice time. Laylin joins FOX 9’s Jim Rich and Gophers hockey legend Pat Micheletti to discuss coaching the forwards and penalty kill, building a competitive identity and preparing a young roster for college hockey.

Gophers goaltender Luca Di Pasquo discusses the Gophers’ new-look team, his approach to consistency and mental preparation, playing in hostile road environments and why he believes Minnesota has an “unbelievable team” this season.

Paul Martin joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his expanded role as a Gophers men’s hockey assistant coach under Brett Larson and what he expects from Minnesota’s revamped defense.

Gophers hockey alternate captain John Whipple joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss Minnesota’s offseason, his new leadership role and the changes under Brett Larson. Whipple explains why the Gophers have “something to prove,” reflects on his growth as a defenseman and shares what he wants to add to his game this season.

Welcome to episode three of the Pride on Ice podcast: Hosts Jim Rich and Gopher hockey legend Pat Micheletti sit down with current University of Minnesota assistant coach Ben Gordon. Coach Gordon discusses the recent coaching transition to Brett Larson and the evolving landscape of college hockey recruiting. He also breaks down the announcement of this season's team captains, highlighting Brodie Ziemer, LJ Mooney, and John Whipple.

Gophers hockey captain Brodie Ziemer joins the Pride on Ice podcast to discuss his decision to stay with the program following the coaching transition to Brett Larson.

After months of delays, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have rolled out bipartisan legislation aimed at overhauling college sports amid the growing controversy over NIL payments and rights. FOX's Darren Botelho has more.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday hosted seven teams and more than 100 individuals that won NCAA championships this year for an event at the White House.

Dan Kosmoski has been the leader of the St. Olaf men's basketball program for more than three decades, but he's now off to retirement. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Kosmoski to talk about his legacy and time with the Oles.