5,000 carved pumpkins light up Minnesota Zoo this fall
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 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.
NCAA revenue sharing framework passes US Senate
Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreements in college sports have changed how leagues operate, prompting the U.S. Senate to pass a bill creating regulations on the money being invested in them.
Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) agreements in college sports have changed how leagues operate, prompting the U.S. Senate to pass a bill creating regulations on the money being invested in them.
P.J. Fleck Show: Win over Washington, viral moment and Michigan ahead
This week on the P.J. Fleck show, the crew discusses Saturday’s win over Washington that created a viral moment during a postgame celebration, and next week’s matchup against Michigan.
This week on the P.J. Fleck show, the crew discusses Saturday’s win over Washington that created a viral moment during a postgame celebration, and next week’s matchup against Michigan.
Michigan State transfer Aydan West bolsters Gophers secondary
Before the Gophers faced Washington to open Big Ten play, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Minnesota defensive back Aydan West, who joined the program for the 2026 season after transferring from Michigan State.
Before the Gophers faced Washington to open Big Ten play, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Minnesota defensive back Aydan West, who joined the program for the 2026 season after transferring from Michigan State.
Gophers seeking first home win over Michigan since 1977
The University of Minnesota football team is back home after a 27-24 win over Washington to open Big Ten play. The Gophers host Michigan this Saturday in the battle for the Little Brown Jug. Minnesota is seeking its first home win over the Wolverines since 1977. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met the media on Monday.
The University of Minnesota football team is back home after a 27-24 win over Washington to open Big Ten play. The Gophers host Michigan this Saturday in the battle for the Little Brown Jug. Minnesota is seeking its first home win over the Wolverines since 1977. Gophers coach P.J. Fleck met the media on Monday.
Pride on Ice Ep. 8: Coach Brett Larson returns
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.
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.
Gophers get 27-24 upset win at Washington in Big Ten opener
The University of Minnesota football team opened Big Ten play late Saturday night with a 27-24 upset win at No. 23-ranked Washington. After the win, P.J. Fleck, Maverick Baranowski, John Nestor, Drake Lindsey and Javon Tracy met the media.
The University of Minnesota football team opened Big Ten play late Saturday night with a 27-24 upset win at No. 23-ranked Washington. After the win, P.J. Fleck, Maverick Baranowski, John Nestor, Drake Lindsey and Javon Tracy met the media.
P.J. Fleck Show: Gophers open Big Ten play at Washington
This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is 2-1 after non-conference play. The Gophers are coming off a 41-7 win over Akron, and head to Washington Saturday night to open Big Ten play after dark. Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson. Wide receiver Javon Tracy also stops by.
This week on the P.J. Fleck Show, the University of Minnesota football team is 2-1 after non-conference play. The Gophers are coming off a 41-7 win over Akron, and head to Washington Saturday night to open Big Ten play after dark. Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim, KFAN sideline reporter Justin Gaard and Gophers' analyst Ron Johnson. Wide receiver Javon Tracy also stops by.
Gopher Pregame Show: Noah Jennings sitdown
Before the University of Minnesota football team hosted Akron to close out non-conference play, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Gophers wide receiver Noah Jennings, a Cincinnati transfer.
Before the University of Minnesota football team hosted Akron to close out non-conference play, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with Gophers wide receiver Noah Jennings, a Cincinnati transfer.
Vikings 3-0, Gophers head to Washington, Lynx No. 1 seed? H&H Podcast
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake break down Sunday's Vikings win over the Chicago Bears to improve to 2-0 on the season. They also talk Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. The Gophers open Big Ten play at Washington Saturday night, and with the Lynx on the verge of the No. 1 seed, can they make a run in the WNBA Playoffs?
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake break down Sunday's Vikings win over the Chicago Bears to improve to 2-0 on the season. They also talk Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. The Gophers open Big Ten play at Washington Saturday night, and with the Lynx on the verge of the No. 1 seed, can they make a run in the WNBA Playoffs?
P.J. Fleck: Gophers head west, open Big Ten play at Washington
Gophers' football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village. Minnesota is coming off a 41-7 win over Akron as it heads west to open Big Ten play at Washington Saturday night. Fleck spoke about the travel, facing the Huskies and the health of Darius Taylor.
Gophers' football coach P.J. Fleck spoke with reporters on Monday at Athletes Village. Minnesota is coming off a 41-7 win over Akron as it heads west to open Big Ten play at Washington Saturday night. Fleck spoke about the travel, facing the Huskies and the health of Darius Taylor.
Pride on Ice Ep. 7: Assistant Coach Cory Laylin
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.
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.
Gopher Pregame Show: Theorin Randle sit down
Before the Gophers' football team hosted Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with senior defensive lineman Theorin Randle.
Before the Gophers' football team hosted Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with senior defensive lineman Theorin Randle.
P.J. Fleck Show: Loss to Mississippi State and Week 3 ahead
This week on the P.J. Fleck show, the crew discusses the recent 38-13loss to Mississippi State and next week’s matchup against the Akron Zips.
This week on the P.J. Fleck show, the crew discusses the recent 38-13loss to Mississippi State and next week’s matchup against the Akron Zips.
Vikings, Gophers, Twins, Lynx playoffs approaching: H&H Podcast
Monday on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the Vikings beating the Packers and the quarterback situation. What do we think of the Gophers after a lopsided loss to Mississippi State? The Minnesota Twins season is coming to a close, and the Lynx are back soon from a break for the FIBA World Cup as the WNBA Playoffs approach.
Monday on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the Vikings beating the Packers and the quarterback situation. What do we think of the Gophers after a lopsided loss to Mississippi State? The Minnesota Twins season is coming to a close, and the Lynx are back soon from a break for the FIBA World Cup as the WNBA Playoffs approach.
Gophers P.J. Fleck on Mississippi State loss: ‘We weren’t at our standard’
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck held his Monday press conference at Athletes Village coming off a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State. Minnesota hosts Akron on Saturday to close out the non-conference season. Fleck reflected on the loss, and talked about Darius Taylor's health going forward.
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck held his Monday press conference at Athletes Village coming off a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State. Minnesota hosts Akron on Saturday to close out the non-conference season. Fleck reflected on the loss, and talked about Darius Taylor's health going forward.
Pride on Ice Ep. 6: Luca Di Pasquo
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.
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.
Gophers players discuss Mississippi State loss
Gophers’ players discuss what they saw on the field after a 38-13 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Gophers’ players discuss what they saw on the field after a 38-13 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Huntington Bank Stadium.
P.J. Fleck discusses Mississippi State loss
Following a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium, Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck discusses what went wrong for the maroon and gold.
Following a 38-13 loss to Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium, Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck discusses what went wrong for the maroon and gold.
P.J. Fleck Show: Eastern Illinois win, and Week 2 ahead
Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim and Gophers' analysts Ron Johnson and Justin Gaard to recap last week’s wide margin win against Eastern Illinois and preview the upcoming matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Coach Fleck joins FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim and Gophers' analysts Ron Johnson and Justin Gaard to recap last week’s wide margin win against Eastern Illinois and preview the upcoming matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.