Sports Columns

Sports Columns

• Another weekend in Splitsville for the Maverick hockey team

  February 6, 2012 1 Photo

• Cross: Some traps have no business in nature

  When it comes to trapping, there are traps that do the job, and then there is overkill.

  February 5, 2012 1 Photo

• Courrier: A look at Minnesota State's football recruits

  The Mavericks brought on 18 players Wednesday. Some of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference programs signed up more than 30 future players, but a small senior class didn’t allow Minnesota State coaches much money to be spend.

  February 2, 2012 1 Photo

• MSU ready to launch campaign for Verizon improvements

  Minnesota State on Friday will begin a campaign to raise awareness and build support for a state bonding request for proposed improvements to the Verizon Wireless Center.
  Called “Greater Mankato Carries the Puck,” the initiative’s goal is to get more than 1,000 signatures on a 4 1/2-foot replica hockey puck that will be used in the local advocacy group’s presentation during Greater Mankato Day at the state capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
   

  February 1, 2012

• Frederick: Arena envy grips Mankato

  Bemidji State's year-old arena boasts many features that would be instant improvements at the Verizon Wireless Center.

  January 30, 2012 1 Photo

• Cross: Youthful hunters have a thing for rabbits

  Once upon a time, rabbits were a popular small-game species.

  January 29, 2012 1 Photo

• Courrier: Are Rubio and Love the next Stockton and Malone

  Kevin Love just signed a four-year contract extension, and rookie point guard Ricky Rubio appears to be legitimate. Is this another John Stockton-Karl Malone, or will one of these players eventually become Stephon Marbury while the other is Kevin Garnett?

  January 26, 2012 1 Photo

• Frederick: Mavericks looking to turn the corner

  The Minnesota State men's hockey team has been playing better as of late, and with a favorable schedule, the Mavericks are hoping to gain ground in the standings.

  January 23, 2012 1 Photo

• Kamphoff: Finding success on the big stage

  Being prepared mentally as well as physically will give you the best chance to succeed in whatever task you are attempting to accomplish.

  January 22, 2012 4 Photos

• Courrier: NSIC continues to be entertaining, unpredictable

  The Northern Sun is proving true to form — highly competitive and highly unpredictable.

  January 19, 2012 1 Photo

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