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Pride of the youthful Yankee

August 14, 2008

David Schmidt’s a dedicated guy. The Winona State freshman football player and recent TMB graduate just joined the Warriors last Friday. With the permission of head coach Tom Sawyer, Schmidt will drive up from Winona Thursday afternoon to play with the Milroy Yankees in the Class C state amateur baseball tournament. The Yankees open with the St. Patrick Irish at 8:30 p.m. tonight in Shakopee. “I’m going to drive up and drive back that night,” Schmidt said. “The coach said it was all right. Since I’m a redshirt freshman, I guess he figured it was OK. If we (the Yankees) keep winning, I think I might be able to come back up. The coach just said to keep him posted.” Schmidt and recent Wabasso graduate Christopher Eichten have played key roles for the 27-7 Yankees this season. It’s not that often that two players out of high school get the chance to play in the state amateur tournament, but the gifted youngsters have given Milroy an added boost of speed and enthusiasm.

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SMSU volleyball ranks fourth in Preseason NSIC poll

August 14, 2008

The SMSU volleyball team was ranked fourth in the 2008 Preseason NSIC Coaches poll after finishing last season with a 26-8 overall record and 15-3 in the NSIC.

Concordia University-St.

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Favre in purple and gold would be a big mistake

July 12, 2008

With the recent speculation on whether Brett Favre will be making a return to the NFL, one question has rose to the forefront.

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Baseball, America’s link

July 3, 2008

LAKE BENTON — I’ve worked nine years at the Independent, and I only knew him as Hugo. He worked in the mail room during the day shift.

I’ve since learned he’s Hugo Zick, and that we have a lot in common.

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Former MHS runner comes back from injury to finish half-marathon

June 27, 2008

After finishing a remarkable track and cross country career at Gustavus Adolphus College in 2005, Nichole Porath suffered a torn hamstring.

That’s more than a devastating injury for any distance runner.

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Express keep thinking of Hagberg

June 26, 2008

TRACY — When the Tracy Express played at Marshall Wednesday, many were thinking of Taylor Hagberg.

Hagberg plays third base for Tracy, and is recovering from injuries suffered in the amateur baseball game against Adrian (June 8).

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