Hutchinson’s Gina Plotz used running to her mind and body after a personal tragedy
Although she calls herself a sprinter at heart, Gina Plotz of Hutchinson has run her share of marathons. On Sunday she ran her fifth at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon in Tempe.
Hutchinson was home base for part of Mikah Meyer’s state run last week
At a time when many Minnesotans likely feel they’re seeing less and less of the world, Mikah Meyer is having a different experience as he runs across the state from west to east.
Aller overcomes nerves to win state championship in 200
Blake Aller got a late start in track, but after two seasons in the sport, the Litchfield High School junior is reaching top performance. It’s a progression that resembles almost every ...
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon: plan for Kai Tak finish line at early stages only
The sports park could be chosen in future for the race, which will be run on Sunday in conditions likely to be conducive to ...
Swenson runs to first-place finish in Watercade 4-mile run
Swenson, who will be a sophomore at Litchfield High School in the fall, took the lead from the start and cruised to a relatively easy win in the Watercade 4-mile run Saturday. Swenson, 15, ...
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Mesa Marathon could draw 10,000 runners
Runners will lace up and motorists may be gritting their teeth Saturday, Feb. 8, as the 13th annual Mesa Marathon returns ...
CROSS COUNTRY: Schmitz wins matchup of state’s top runners
It’s still early in the season, but any time a race features the state’s top-ranked runners, it draws attention. That was the case Saturday at the Monticello Invitational, where the ...
Schedule derailed: Green line extension pushed back after soil, construction twists
The METRO Green Line Extension completion date, set for sometime in 2023, will likely be extended, according to Southwest Light Rail Transit spokesperson Trevor Roy. Because of construction ...
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Maroon and Gold Ready to Host University of Minnesota Classic
The Golden Gopher track and field program is back in action on Saturday, Feb. 8 with the University of Minnesota Classic at ...
CROSS-COUNTRY: Hutchinson’s Schmitz continues streak of racing wins
Hutchinson cross-country star Isabelle Schmitz didn’t mince words about her goals following her third straight win last week in the Tigers’ home invitational at Lake Marion Park. “This ...
Litchfield students enjoy a stroll along the Hollywood Red Carpet
Litchfield High School’s gymnasium became a movie-worthy set Saturday afternoon as the school’s juniors and seniors participated in their prom grand march, which carried a Hollywood ...
Hutchinson’s Grace Hanson takes her shot at Tokyo
When Hutchinson’s Grace Hanson goes swimming, she’s used to being the fastest person in the pool. But after June 7, the seven-time high school state champion now knows how it feels to ...