Jim Paulsen
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SportsJim Paulsen is a high school sports reporter for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Jim Paulsen
Meet Charli Raymond of Simley High, the first All-Minnesota Girls Wrestler of the Year
A fourth state title this year has Raymond, a sophomore, on pace to become the most successful girls wrestler in Minnesota high school wrestling history.
March 27, 2025
Meet St. Michael-Albertville’s Landon Robideau, the All-Minnesota Boys Wrestler of the Year
Robideau set Minnesota high school records for consecutive victories and career takedowns while winning his fourth consecutive state title.
March 27, 2025
Meet Ava Bruegger of New Prague: All-Minnesota Gymnast of the Year
The senior won the Class 2A all-around championship despite a condition in her left ear that affects balance.
March 26, 2025
Wayzata storms to victory over Cretin-Derham Hall, takes Class 4A boys basketball title
The Trojans limited Notre Dame-bound center Tommy Ahneman and cruised to the title.
March 23, 2025
Boys basketball live blog: Scores and updates from boys basketball championship games
Earlier Saturday, Alexandria defeated Mankato East 73-64 in the 3A final, Dawson-Boyd beat Cherry 81-74 in 1A, and Albany overcame Waseca 70-63 in 2A.
March 22, 2025
Albany and Waseca, the top two seeds, will play for the Class 2A boys basketball title
Albany turned away Caledonia and Waseca held off Breck in the semifinals.
March 22, 2025
Boys basketball state tournament: The matchups are set for a day of championships
Cherry and Dawson-Boyd advanced to the 1A final, and Albany and Waseca reached the 2A semifinal title game.
March 21, 2025
Boys basketball state tournament: Pairings are in place for Class 4A, 3A championship games
Wayzata will take on Cretin-Derham Hall in 4A, and Alexandria will play Mankato East in 3A.
March 21, 2025
Boys basketball live blog: Scores and updates from boys basketball championship games
Earlier Saturday, Alexandria defeated Mankato East 73-64 in the 3A final, Dawson-Boyd beat Cherry 81-74 in 1A, and Albany overcame Waseca 70-63 in 2A.
March 22, 2025
Albany and Waseca, the top two seeds, will play for the Class 2A boys basketball title
Albany turned away Caledonia and Waseca held off Breck in the semifinals.
March 22, 2025
Boys basketball state tournament: The matchups are set for a day of championships
Cherry and Dawson-Boyd advanced to the 1A final, and Albany and Waseca reached the 2A semifinal title game.
March 21, 2025
Boys basketball state tournament: Pairings are in place for Class 4A, 3A championship games
Wayzata will take on Cretin-Derham Hall in 4A, and Alexandria will play Mankato East in 3A.
March 21, 2025