Friday, April 12, 2013
Cooper Voita, 9, of Mendota Heights placed 31st in halfpipe and 46th in slopestyle at the 2013 USASA National Championships.
Cooper Voita, 9, of Mendota Heights placed 31st in halfpipe and 46th in slopestyle at the 2013 USA Snowboard Association National Championships held at Copper Mountain, Colo., March 30-April 4. DOWNLOAD HALFPIPE GROMMET BOYS (8-9) FULL RESULTS DOWNLOAD SLOPESTYLE GROMMET BOYS (8-9) FULL RESULTS Voita is a member of the G Team snowboarding team. The team issued the following press release about Voita's accomplishment: Mendota Heights snowboarder Cooper Voita placed among the Nation’s top competitors at this year’s USASA (United States Amateur Snowboard Association) national snowboard competition held at Copper Mountain, CO March 30st – April 5th. Cooper is a top competitor from Minnesota’s Upper Midwest Alt series, competing in the Grommet …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Jabs, a student at Benilde-St. Margaret's School, sustained a spinal cord injury in December 2011. Since then his story has inspired hockey lovers in the state and U.S.
Patch websites around the country this week will be featuring people who have overcome obstacles in life. There are many noteworthy examples in Minnesota. This article focuses on Jack Jablonski, a Benilde-St. Margaret's School (BSM) hockey player who was injured in an on-ice incident in December 2011. This story is running on all Patch sites in Minnesota. On Sunday Jack's mom, Leslie, announced on his CaringBridge page that he will be a captain next season for BSM's hockey team. To remind readers of how far he has come, we are re-featuring a story from April 2012. This story followed his discharge from the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. *** As the elevator doors opened, a gathering crowd in the lobby of the Sister Kenny …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
In his most recent blog post, Les Phillips explains bikeverywhere.com's tool for Minnesota bicyclists.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Henry Sibley and St. Thomas Academy's basketball, boys hockey and girls hockey teams feature in Town Square Television's recap of the winter sports season
Town Square Television's recap of the winter sports season includes footage of Henry Sibley and St. Thomas Academy's basketball, boys hockey and girls hockey postseasons. Watch the video above to see St. Thomas win its third state championship and more.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Also in this week's rundown: A proposed expansion in Eagan gets widespread support and a Burnsville grad takes center stage in New York City.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. Burnsville Sen. Hall Takes Aim at Critics—Gay Marriage Bill Passes Committee "I'm trying to be a nice guy but I have an opinion," Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall told supporters of gay marriage during a hearing on Tuesday. A Switch and a Surprise Round Out the Night at 'Bite' A newcomer, a local favorite and a legacy restaurant all won honors at this year's "Bite of Burnsville. From Mraz to the Met: BHS Grad Makes Splash on NYC Opera Scene Thomas Richards, a bass-baritone and 2006 graduate of Burnsville High, blew judges away with his performance at the 60th annual National Council …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Thriller of a game completes a solid season for the Cadets
After two blowout victories in the quarter and semifinals of the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, St Thomas Academy won the championship game Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in thrilling fashion with a last minute goal, defeating the Hermantown Hawks 5 to 4. Sophomore forward Tom Novak scored a power play goal with 6.1 seconds remaining to put the Cadets on top for good, and the team won it's third straight State Class A championship. Matt Perry scored the first three Cadet goals for a hat trick, and Henry Hart scored to tie the score at 4 in the third period. David Zevnik made 19 saves in goal for the Cadets. The Cadets trailed 4 to 2 after the second period and the comeback victory capped a great season for the …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
St. Thomas will be looking for its third consecutive state title today at noon in its game against Hermantown.
The St. Thomas Cadets destroyed the East Grand Forks Green Wave Friday afternoon 11-0 in the state tournament semifinals Friday afternoon at the Xcel Energy Center. They'll play for their third consecutive state title against Hermantown today at noon. The game was close for the first period, with St Thomas leading 2 -0 on goals by Dan McManus and Tom Novak. However, 32 seconds into the second period, Matt Perry scored the first of six second period Cadet goals and St Thomas dominated play from here on out. Wyatt Schmidt scored 4 goals, and Matt Perrry, Dan McManus and Gunnar Regan scored 2 apiece for the Cadets. St Thomas played its usual smothering defense, allowing just 14 shots on goal. The Cadets did not allow a goal in the …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
The Mendota Heights-based school won 12-0 Wednesday at the 2013 state boys Class A hockey tournament.
It was an easy, and big, win for St. Thomas Academy during the quarterfinal round of the 2013 Minnesota state boys Class A hockey tournament. St. Thomas Academy won 12-0 over Saint Cloud Apollo High School Wednesday, March 6. Scoring for St. Thomas Academy, according to the Star Tribune’s Hockey Hub, was: Matt Perry with two, Alex Johnson with two, Austin Sattler, Wyatt Schmidt, Jake Geiser, Alec Broetzman with two, Henry Hart, Matt Perry and Peter Tutto. The St Thomas Academy Cadets, ranked No. 1 in class A Minnesota high school hockey during the regular season, were among the four teams to advance to the semifinals. Sixteen players tallied points for the Cadets in a balanced scoring attack which featured good puck movement and foot speed…
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Also in this week's look around the southern suburbs: Simley shines in swimming.
Each weekend Patch reviews the week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region. To read the full story, click on the headline link: Apple Valley Apple Valley Ties St. Michael-Albertville, Shares State Championship In a match up for the ages, St. Michael-Albertville and Apple Valley wrestled to a draw in the State 3A Team Tournament final. UPDATE: District 196 Could Lose Several Hundred Thousand in Federal Funds Minnesota's Congressional delegation has also weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states. Burnsville Burnsville Entrepreneur Turns 'Cooties' Into Cash …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
June 1 event will benefit Special Olympics.
Registration is now open for the City of Mendota Heights' eghth annual 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Village at Mendota Heights. The event is a fund raiser for the Special Olympics. Awards are given to the first three male and female winners in each age category: 19 and younger, 20-49 and 50 and older. The fee is $20 for those who register by 6 p.m. Friday, May 31. Day of race registration, open from 7 to 8:30 a.m., is $25.00. Registratoin includes a 5K t-shirt and race-day refreshments. Runners/walkers can register by mail or in person at the City of Mendota Heights, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118 (please mark your envelope 5K race). Anyone wishing to make a donation to Special Olympics may do so at the…
