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A Tribute to Bob McDonald

March 18, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob McDonald on the occasion of his final regular season game back in 2012.…

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Minneapolis Roosevelt 1956-1957 Revisited

March 16, 2023

Minneapolis Roosevelt 1956-1957 Revisited Thanks to Tom Nordland, star of Minneapolis Roosevelt’s 1956 and 1957 state championship teams, for a…

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Bethel Royals women knock off the Augsburg Auggies 74-70 to stay unbeaten in the MIAC

March 16, 2023

2 teams came unbeaten into Augsburg’s Si Melby arena Wednesday. And, after 54 fouls, 47 turnovers and 25 missed FT,…