Ron Haggstrom
Prep Sports Reporter
SportsHe joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2000. Ron also served as editor of Minnesota Basketball News for nearly 15 years. Prior to joining the Minnesota Star Tribune, Ron worked at the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia, Minnesota, for nearly 17 years from 1983-99.
Latest from Ron Haggstrom
High school baseball: Mounds View makes it back to the top in the Minnesota Top 25
The Mustangs pushed Cretin-Derham Hall to No. 2 in a list featuring a heavy dose of teams from the conference they share, the Suburban East.
May 12, 2025
‘Now is the right time’: Crosby-Ironton boys basketball coach for nearly 50 years retires
Dave Galovich, after 47 seasons coaching the Rangers, is No. 4 in victories by a boys basketball coach in Minnesota history.
May 7, 2025
Duluth Marshall's Marsolek records 17 strikeouts in two-hit shutout over Proctor
Owen Marsolek struck out 17 to lead the Hilltoppers to a 3-0 victory Monday at Siebert Field.
May 6, 2025
High school baseball: Cretin-Derham Hall maintains grip on top spot in Minnesota Top 25
The Raiders have lost only once and will have a chance to avenge that one this week.
May 5, 2025
Prep Athletes of the Week: Bloomington Jefferson athlete seizes his volleyball opportunity
Josh Drollinger, who spends his winters on the basketball team, is a fast-improving player in a sport freshly sanctioned by the MSHSL.
April 28, 2025
High school baseball: Roiling Minnesota Top 25 features another new No. 1
Cretin-Derham Hall is the latest to hold the top spot, and undefeated Blaine is also on the rise.
April 28, 2025
'I will miss their energy, smiles and tears': Alexandria girls basketball coach retires after 40 years
Wendy Kohler is the state’s second all-time winningest coach in the sport. She guided the Cardinals to all 14 of their state tournament appearances, including a state title in 1997.
April 24, 2025
One of nation's best, Hutchinson swim coach announces retirement
For leading the school to three state championships and helping several individual swimmers win medals, Rory Fairbanks was honored as the National Swim Coach of the Year in 2022.
April 22, 2025
Prep Athletes of the Week: Bloomington Jefferson athlete seizes his volleyball opportunity
Josh Drollinger, who spends his winters on the basketball team, is a fast-improving player in a sport freshly sanctioned by the MSHSL.
April 28, 2025
High school baseball: Roiling Minnesota Top 25 features another new No. 1
Cretin-Derham Hall is the latest to hold the top spot, and undefeated Blaine is also on the rise.
April 28, 2025
'I will miss their energy, smiles and tears': Alexandria girls basketball coach retires after 40 years
Wendy Kohler is the state’s second all-time winningest coach in the sport. She guided the Cardinals to all 14 of their state tournament appearances, including a state title in 1997.
April 24, 2025
One of nation's best, Hutchinson swim coach announces retirement
For leading the school to three state championships and helping several individual swimmers win medals, Rory Fairbanks was honored as the National Swim Coach of the Year in 2022.
April 22, 2025