Jess Myers
Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota Lake, MN, United States
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After COVID, then flooding, ‘This is the year that we talk about’ relief for border waters, Walz says
While Gov. Tim Walz and some legislators are talking flood relief, for some resort owners on Minnesota's northern border, 2023 might be the first "normal" summer season they have had since 2019 → Read More
Record $75 million gift makes on-campus St. Thomas basketball, hockey arena a reality
The largest gift ever given to a Minnesota university means the new 4,000-seat Lee and Penny Anderson Arena will likely open on the St. Thomas campus in time for the 2025-26 seasons. → Read More
Even if they know what is coming, Gophers excited to renew their generations-old rivalry with North Dakota
In advance of their border battle with North Dakota, Minnesota Gophers coach Bob Motzko said you do not need to intensely study video on the Fighting Hawks' tendencies, as the have played the same hard, effective game for years. → Read More
Myers: Hurricanes' move to cut Jack LaFontaine is a harsh reminder of pro hockey's cold realities
After just 75 minutes on the ice in the NHL, Jack LaFontaine was effectively laid off by the Carolina Hurricanes, who had rushed him out of college in the middle of the Minnesota Gophers' season. It serves a reminder that in pro sports, the athletes are too often treated like chess pieces and not people. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: A slice of the region's original timber industry history at William O'Brien State Park
Long before there were lumber camps in Minnesota's north woods, lumberjacks were downing what was thought to be a limitless supply of white pine along the St. Croix River. At William O'Brien State Park, visitors can hike, bike and paddle in the place where the industry began, nearly 200 years ago. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: River views, billion-year-old rock formations draw visitors to Interstate State Park
The border between Minnesota and Wisconsin here was formed by a combination of molten lava and melting glaciers over the past billion years. The St. Croix River Valley's hugely popular public access site features hikes along the bluffs and down to the river, and ways to see these stunning rock cliffs from water level. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: Hiking, horses and history at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Our summer tour of Minnesota's public spaces continues in a southeastern Minnesota oasis that can take visitors up onto the bluffs, into the trout streams deep underneath the ground and back in time, as Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park offers a little bit of something to appeal to a wide range of interests. → Read More
Minnesota's Backyard: Myre-Big Island State Park increases access, has plenty to offer
The first indication that you have left Iowa and entered the Land of 10,000 Lakes is a "Welcome to Minnesota" sign on I-35. The second, unmistakable indication is crossing Albert Lea lake, which is the centerpiece of our first Minnesota's Backyard destination of 2022. → Read More
Opportunity and potential upheaval ahead as Heather Weems assumes NCHC commissioner role
Advocating that college hockey proceed with "urgency and patience" new NCHC commissioner Heather Weems talked about her background, the tough decisions of the past and the opportunities of the future at her introductory press conference. → Read More
With Wild's season on the brink, it's not outrageous to expect two more high-drama playoff hockey games
The first-round playoff series between Minnesota and St. Louis may come to an end on Thursday, as the Blues most recent win pushed the Wild to the edge of elimination. And after five contests that have had a bit of everything, anything less than seeing all seven games would be unfortunate. → Read More
Minnesota festivals and events 're-open for business' in pandemic's wake as summer travel season begins
After two years of events being canceled or dramatically scaled back due to the pandemic, Minnesota tourism officials are declaring business as usual for the summer of 2022, as several of the state’s big gatherings celebrating anniversaries of note. → Read More
State of Fishing: Angling's economic impact, future in focus as Walz addresses first Minnesota Fishing Summit
Leaders from all avenues of the fishing business in Minnesota gathered to talk about the issues, economic impact and future generations of anglers in the state in the first Minnesota Fishing Summit → Read More
Mavericks rally past Gophers to reach NCAA Frozen Four title game
It will be Minnesota State Mankato versus Denver for the national title on Saturday after the Mavericks overcame an early deficit and send the Minnesota Gophers home early from Boston. → Read More
Denver advances to Frozen Four title game after Carter Savoie's OT goal against Michigan
Denver played the defensive game it needed to play in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, limiting powerful Michigan's offense and holding off the Wolverines long enough to win in overtime and advance to the national title game. → Read More
Frozen Four Notebook: Motzko drawing on past NCAA triumphs and failures as Mavericks showdown looms
Michigan wants to run-and-gun, Minnesota State Mankato wants to do its own thing, and Denver's Bobby Brink wants to advance and maybe play his boyhood heroes for the NCAA title as the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals get underway. → Read More
State of Hobey: Brink, McKay and Meyers are hat trick finalists for college hockey's top honor
The trophy given to the top player in men's college hockey will be returning to Minnesota, one way or another, as two Minnesotans and a Chicagoan who plays in Minnesota are the three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award. → Read More
NCAA regionals off day draws mixed, but mostly positive, reviews in year one
The Gophers rested. The Wolverines played games. The Mavericks had almost too much rest. But all three won their regionals after college hockey added an off day this season for the first time. → Read More
On the Maah Daah Hey Trail, a humbling and beautiful experience like no other
The secret is getting out, slowly, of western North Dakota's punishing but amazing running, biking and Nordic skiing experience. Established a few decades ago with horses in mind, the 144-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail is proving to be a challenge and a unique experience for racers from all over the nation. → Read More
Gophers' Ben Meyers, two Mavericks named to Hobey finalist list
One day after he was named the Player of the Year in the Big Ten, Minnesota forward was also named a top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and could become the first Gopher in two decades to win the trophy. Minnesota State University-Mankato has a pair of finalists in goalie Dryden McKay and forward Nathan Smith. → Read More
Quick strike offense leads Warroad past Monticello in Class A tourney opener
Trailing early, second seed Warroad scored goals in bunches and pelted the Monticello goalie for three period, advancing to the state semifinals with a convincing win. → Read More