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Sports Columns

Can the Lynx work their way back to a ring ceremony?

This season for the Women’s National Basketball Association has been like no other. It has reached a new height of audience and attention, and we’ve finally arrived at the postseason with just four teams left fighting for a title. Heading into the postseason, the Minnesota Lynx have ...

Former area athletes making an impact at FBS, FCS levels

It’s becoming a bit of a common occurrence for this area of Minnesota over the last decade, but it still feels good to turn on the television on Saturdays and see players who grew up in southwest Minnesota competing on a national level. Here’s a summary of what some of these former area ...

A reflection on the White Sox, and why we love losing streaks

As we roll into the final third of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, one topic has captivated fans across the nation like no other.  I’m not talking about Paul Skene’s meteoric rise to the top of the Cy Young race as a rookie or Aaron Judge’s dominant campaign for his second ...

From illness to gold: Suni Lee’s comeback

United States Olympian gymnast Suni Lee didn’t know if she would ever make it back to international competition a few short months ago. After fighting immense challenges, sickness and doubts, Lee is leaving the Paris 2024 Olympics with three medals and a six-time overall Olympic medalist. ...

The bittersweetness to Maya Moore’s jersey retirement

In just a few short weeks, retired WNBA star Maya Moore will have her jersey permanently lifted to the rafters at Target Center on Aug. 24, a testament to her incredible career with the Minnesota Lynx. That Saturday will be a historical, bittersweet day for the Lynx franchise and fans. I ...