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A family photo is affixed to the front of a refrigerator inside the Roseville High School gymnastics center. The family, three generations strong, is also the coaching staff for the Raiders. They may be the only three-generation varsity coaching staff in the state.

Isn’t it funny how life works? Joel McDonald is an assistant coach in the gym where he was a high school superstar, working on the staff of one of his former players.

Lakia Manska, a 2022 graduate of Morris Area High School, has been selected by the Minnesota State High School League as this year’s recipient of the Heart of the Arts award. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive heart of the arts and represent the core mission of education-based activities.

It’s no secret that high school sports are facing a serious issue when it comes to officials. The hard truth is that there aren’t enough people certified to officiate, and that’s the case in Minnesota as well as around the nation.

Because of his commitment, his courage and his strong desire to compete, Luke Klassen of Mountain Lake has been selected by the Minnesota State High School League as the recipient of the Spirit of Sport Award.

At the American Football Coaches Association convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Lundeen received the highest honor the group confers when he was named the national winner of the Power of Influence Award.

Trained medical personnel. AEDs on site. Plans in place for when an emergency happens. That’s how lives are saved.

51 years after the 1971 state wrestling tournament, a question arose: What happened to our trophy?

Noah Bjerke-Wieser posted his message on Facebook at 10:18 p.m. and the darn thing exploded. In 239 very well-written, very respectable words, he asked everyone to think about what they had been doing.

One thing is certain about the boys basketball team from Cherry High School: The Tigers aren’t going to sneak up on anyone this season. Last year, Cherry made headlines by advancing to the Class A state tournament for the first time in a quarter century.

Asked how it sounds to have his name and Bob McDonald’s in the same sentence, Mike Dreier said, “It doesn’t sound like they belong together. He was an icon.”

Dwight Lundeen started the Becker football team in 1970 and has never left. In his 53 years as head coach, Lundeen has amassed an overall record of 390-166-3 with three state championships, 19 section titles and 24 conference championships.