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Edina's Jimmy Abdo Makes Cinderella Run to U.S. Amateur Championship Quarterfinals

Posted: Friday, August 29, 2025 - 9:00 AM

Jimmy Abdo, a graduate of Edina High School, recently made it to the quarterfinals of the United States Golf Association (USGA) 125^th U.S. Amateur Championship. Abdo, who currently plays at Gustavus Adolphus College, entered the tournament as the No. 4292 ranked amateur in the world.

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Minnesota native Matt Wilkinson talks making Olympics in steeplechase: 'Pure elation'

August 15, 2025

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Matt Wilkinson, a graduate of Minnetonka High School, recently qualified for the Olympics in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Wilkinson started running the steeplechase at Carleton College and won two NCAA titles with the Knights. He also competed for the University of Minnesota.

Breck School's Gabby Billings named Hockey Partnerships Coordinator for Minnesota Wild

August 1, 2025

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Gabby Billing, a Breck School graduate, was recently named the Hockey Partnerships Coordinate for the Minnesota Wild. Billings spent her first four collegiate seasons playing hockey for Dartmouth College, before transferring to the University of St. Thomas

St. Cloud Cathedral's Nate Schmidt - The best lap I have ever done in hockey

July 17, 2025

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Nate Schmidt, a graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral, recently became the first St. Cloud hockey player to hoist the Stanley Cup. Schmidt, who was a defenseman for the Florida Panthers, played in 80 games in the 2024-2025 season. On July 1, 2025, Schmidt signed a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth.

Chet Holmgren’s high school coach, teammates reflect on his accomplishments

July 5, 2025

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Chet Holmgren, a graduate of Minnehaha Academy, recently won an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder. During the Western Conference finals, Holmgren's former coach and teammates reflected on his high school career and journey to the NBA.

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