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World Cup Nordic races on Park’s home course

Modesty Manion, Multimedia Editor March 2, 2024

20,000 fans from across Minnesota, the U.S. and the world congregated at Theodore Wirth Park for the Nordic ski Stifel Loppet Cup races this past weekend. The first World Cup in the U.S. since 2001,...

Coach Ron Howard explains a drill to the girls varsity basketball team Feb. 21. Howard has led the team to an 8-18 season.

New basketball coach hits the court

Kayleigh Bishop, Copy Editor March 1, 2024

What is the main purpose of your position as Park’s girls basketball coach? The main purpose of my position as coach is being able to be the influencer for these young girls and showing them the correct...

Junior Henry Berg swims the 500 free on Feb. 24. Berg qualified for the state swim meet in the event.

Small selection to state from sections

Noah Leventhal, Web/Digital Editor February 28, 2024

After two tough days of sections, Park boys swimming placed third overall Feb. 24. Despite receiving no points from diving due to the lack of a team, as well as the issues that come with having a small...

Sports teams need a boost

Sarah Kluckhohn, design February 27, 2024

Park’s sports budget is fed by the school district’s general fund, which is partitioned out to all areas of the district. According to sports director Andy Ewald, the athletic department receives a...

Eighth-grader Hazel Schenkelberg puts on her neck guard before practice Feb. 12. Requiring these guards will heavily increase safety among young players.

USA Hockey looks to protect

Taylor Voigt, Copy Editor February 27, 2024

On Jan. 28, three months after the tragic death of Penguins player Adam Johnson, USA Hockey reported that they will be issuing a requirement to wear neck guards starting Aug. 1. Players and on-ice officials...

Junior Rashaad Kimber posts up a defender Feb. 23. Park defeated Bloomington Jefferson 90-45.

Park stays hot with another huge win against Jefferson

Deuce Serrano and Isaac Schulman February 26, 2024

Park boys basketball faced off against Bloomington Jefferson Feb. 23. Park started the game out fast, taking a big lead and never looking back, getting a huge blowout win 90-45 Head coach Arsenio Richardson...

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Hometown hero cements his legacy

Ted McCarren, Staffer February 25, 2024

After a 15 year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, former catcher and first baseman Joe Mauer was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Minnesota native played with the Minnesota Twins for the entirety...

Senior Jersey Miller skis up the big hill on her second lap of the girls classic-interval qualifier on Feb 13. Miller helped lead the team to a third-place spot after the first day.

Girls’ Nordic stirs up success at state

Maya Nieves February 24, 2024

Park girls Nordic battled hard at the state meet on Feb. 14 and 15 and ended up in fifth overall with a total of 16 teams. The team was ranked third going into the two day race that was held at Giants...

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NBA Midseason recap

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer February 23, 2024

The NBA is at the midway point of its 78th season, and has been more exciting than any other season. We have seen unreal scoring, with records being set every week. There have been many surprises that...

Senior captain Bryn Etzell prepares to make a pass Feb. 10. Hopkins-Park girls hockey lost 12-0 to Edina in the first round of sections.

TP: Girls hockey sections

Rylie Unangst, Staffer February 17, 2024

During the first round of girls hockey sections on Feb. 10, Hopkins Park took on Edina at Braemar Ice Arena. The game ended in a heartbreaking loss for Hopkins Park, being shut out 0-12, ending their season. Coach...

Senior captain Bryn Etzell prepares to make a pass Feb. 10. Hopkins-Park girls hockey lost 12-0 to Edina in the first round of sections.

Devastating shut out for Park

Rylie Unangst and Hanna Wilsey February 17, 2024

During the first round of girls hockey sections on Feb. 10, Hopkins Park took on Edina at Braemar Ice Arena. The game ended in a heartbreaking loss for Hopkins Park, being shut out 0-12, ending their season.  Coach...

Senior Zach Navenski prepares to throw a ball Feb. 7. Baseball began captains practices this week.

Baseball swings into action

Gabby Fadden, Staffer February 13, 2024

As the winter sports season comes to an end, the spring sports are kicking into gear. Park’s baseball team has begun their preparation for the upcoming season with starting captains practices on Feb....

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