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Ron Haggstrom

Prep Sports Reporter
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He joined the Star Tribune in 2000. Ron also served as editor of Minnesota Basketball News for nearly 15 years. Prior to joining the Star Tribune, Ron worked at the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia, Minnesota, for nearly 17 years from 1983-99.

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Wayzata football comes from behind to top Eden Prairie; North Branch topples Duluth Denfeld

Best Minnesota Friday football scores include Wayzata over Eden Prairie, North Branch defeats Duluth Denfeld
September 28, 2024
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Here's who's competing at Minnesota's largest girls swim meet this weekend

A total of 46 schools, some of them top-ranked in the state, will participate in the Maroon and Gold Saturday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
September 28, 2024
Minneapolis Washburn diver Madeline Kohel performs a dive in the 1 meter diving during the Class 2A girls swimming and diving state meet Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Kohel would go on to win the event and set an all time state record for highest score. ]
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Midseason Report: The most surprising high school football teams and players

Star Tribune sportswriters share which teams and players have had the most unexpected and surprising season so far.
September 27, 2024
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From Twin Cities to Greater Minnesota, Prep Athletes of the Week include record holders and team leaders

At Moorhead, quarterback Jett Feeney completed 26 of 36 passes for 373 yards and six touchdowns to lead the Spuds over Brainerd on Friday.
September 23, 2024
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Football Recap: Eagan's confidence grows; Stewartville's defense lives up to nickname

Eagan won a nail-biting 35-33 victory over Lakeville South Thursday, sealed by a last-minute interception by Grady Recer.
September 22, 2024
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Rochester Mayo nips Rosemount; Shakopee remains unbeaten

In other games Friday, Edina and Maple Grove rolled, and Hopkins won again a week after ending a long losing streak.
September 21, 2024
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Jenna Maloy drives White Bear Lake girls soccer to the peak

Propelled by Jenna Maloy’s 22 goals, White Bear Lake is ranked first in girls soccer for the first time in school history.
September 16, 2024
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Giant comeback and celebration years in the making spice prep football weekend

Minnetonka, trailing by 21, roared past No. 1 Edina, and Hopkins ended a 29-game skid with an overtime two-point conversion.
September 15, 2024
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Football Recap: Eagan's confidence grows; Stewartville's defense lives up to nickname

Eagan won a nail-biting 35-33 victory over Lakeville South Thursday, sealed by a last-minute interception by Grady Recer.
September 22, 2024
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Rochester Mayo nips Rosemount; Shakopee remains unbeaten

In other games Friday, Edina and Maple Grove rolled, and Hopkins won again a week after ending a long losing streak.
September 21, 2024
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Jenna Maloy drives White Bear Lake girls soccer to the peak

Propelled by Jenna Maloy’s 22 goals, White Bear Lake is ranked first in girls soccer for the first time in school history.
September 16, 2024
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Giant comeback and celebration years in the making spice prep football weekend

Minnetonka, trailing by 21, roared past No. 1 Edina, and Hopkins ended a 29-game skid with an overtime two-point conversion.
September 15, 2024
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