SPA senior and Dartmouth-ski commit Helen Townley raced her first 29k this past weekend. In the last months of winter, Townley will be traveling to Utah to race in at Junior Nationals, and this event marks the end of her high school ski career.
On an extremely cold and bitter Tuesday afternoon, the Nordic team put on an impressive performance at section competitions. Both the girls and boys teams showed up and left everything on the track.
After being tied 1-1 the entire match, the conference rivals went into overtime and both fought hard to clinch victory. Ultimately, girls hockey fell to Breck for a second time this season.
In an eventful second conference race, the girls team scored 481 points, earning third place overall, and the boys team scored 470 points, also finishing third.
Dave Olund’s life has always revolved around the ice rink. From playing high school hockey to managing arenas, Olund has consistently found himself near the ice. Olund’s journey across Minnesota’s ice rinks has taught him the importance of connection and cooperation.
One of 51 student journalists selected nationally, Kharbanda will represent Minnesota at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference from Jun. 22-27.
Sophomore Stella Hunter witnessed an explosion of Indigenous culture, tradition and unity at the Gathering of The Nations Powwow. The event brought together over 3,000 people, including attendees, singers, dancers and artisans, coming from over 700 different tribes across Canada and the U.S.
In a state full of cold months and in a world full of screens and indoor lifestyles, spending time outdoors has a significantly positive impact on mental well-being.
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