The Bemidji Pioneer · Mankato, MN
BEMIDJI — In sports, there are fast starts. And then there’s what Minnesota State did to the Bemidji State men’s hockey team on Friday night to open the weekend series at the Sanford Center. Thirty-four seconds into the game, Moorhead native and 2025 Minnesota Mr. Hockey winner Mason Kraft gave the Mavericks a 1-0 lead. When the clock showed there were eight minutes left on the bench, the Mavericks led 3-0 on just six shots on goal, chasing BSU starting goaltender Max Hildebrand out of the game. While the Beavers stopped the bleeding, it ultimately didn’t matter as Minnesota State rolled to a 4-1 win. “First off, hats off to Mankato,” BSU coach Tom Serratore said. “Hell of a road win — hell of a road period in the first period. Obviously, we stubbed our toe early — gave up a goal early. We were chasing the game in the first and they took advantage of it.
The Bemidji Pioneer · Mankato, MN
BEMIDJI — After the Bemidji State women’s soccer team lost in the NSIC Tournament championship game against top-seeded Minnesota State, the Beavers looked to be the last team in an at-large postseason position. However, after the final calculations in the National Power Index (NPI), the Beavers fell to 10th and were knocked out of the Central Region Tournament, revealed on Monday during the NCAA Division II Selection Show. In Sunday’s NSIC final, seventh-seeded BSU lost to Minnesota State 1-0 at The Pitch in Mankato. A win would’ve secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. At-large teams are decided by the NPI rankings. The winners of the NSIC, Great American Conference and Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association receive automatic bids, while the next five teams from those three conferences with the highest NPI rankings earn at-large bids.
Post-Bulletin · Waseca, MN
Nearby: Waseca, MNAPPLE VALLEY — As the final whistle blew and the clock struck zero, Darin Raasch did his best to take it all in. With tears in his eyes, the Zumbrota-Mazeppa football coach then embraced each one of his 14 seniors. At times he offered words of encouragement; at others, he gave bear hugs as they melted into his arms. After an incredible three months, the ride that had been 30 years in the making had officially come to an end for the Cougars with a 19-16 loss to Waseca in the Class 3A football state quarterfinals on Saturday at Apple Valley High School. "I just feel gratitude. Gratitude for the opportunity to work with these kids," Raasch said. "I'm thankful that they have all developed into the young men that they are, and they're going to be. I'm excited for what they can accomplish, seeing what they did accomplish by working together. They will always be great kids. I just won't have the opportunity to work with them anymore.
hometownsource.com · Norwood Young America, MN
Nearby: Norwood Young America, MNOn Oct. 30, Taher corporate chef Jamie Sultze visited Central Schools in Norwood Young America. She brought her dish Pinoy Chicken. It was marinated chicken, served with buttery garlic rice, stir fry vegetables and topped with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.This was a chance for Central secondary students to experience Filipino street food, right here in Minnesota.