MANKATO — It didn’t take long for Minnesota State women’s hockey to find its next captain. Goaltender Hailey Hansen was named team captain for the 2026-27 season earlier this week. Hansen, who will enter her senior season, was 14-18-2 with a 2.87 goals ag... See more
MANKATO — Here’s what happened in the local sports scene Friday. Softball St. Peter 13, Mankato West 2 (five innings) St. Peter’s Courtlynn Spessard went 2 for 2 with two home runs and five RBIs, including a fifth-inning grand slam to end the game. Tiara ... See more
MANKATO — Being a referee is not for everyone. Fortunately, Andrew Bruggeman isn’t everyone. For the last 22 years he’s served as hockey referee at every imaginable level. What started as a way for Andrew and his twin brother Tyler to make money and get m... See more
MANKATO — Being a referee is not for everyone. Fortunately, Andrew Bruggeman isn’t everyone. For the last 22 years he’s served as hockey referee at every imaginable level. What started as a way for Andrew and his twin brother Tyler to make money and get m... See more
It’s draft day, and with this magical day comes the unveiling of my 2026 NFL mock draft 3.0. Per usual, I’ll explain the top 10 picks and explain a few others along the way. Everything is on the table. I also use colors to describe players’ value on my dr... See more
