Follow-up photos: The Roseville boys basketball team enjoying next-day donuts after a stellar defensive performance, and Madison Critchley's classroom, which her parents surreptitiously decorated for her birthday.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Follow-up photos: The Roseville boys basketball team enjoying next-day donuts after a stellar defensive performance, and Madison Critchley's classroom, which her parents surreptitiously decorated for her birthday.
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In many decades of covering sports, I think last night was the first time I ever wrote "DONUTS?" in my notes at halftime. I was watching a basketball team that celebrates great defense with donuts, guided by coaches whom I have known and respected for a long time.
February 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
In many decades of covering sports, I think last night was the first time I ever wrote "DONUTS?" in my notes at halftime. I was watching a basketball team that celebrates great defense with donuts, guided by coaches whom I have known and respected for a long time.
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The last time I attended a high school event was June 14 at Target Field for baseball state championship games. After all this time sitting on the retirement sideline, I will be attending a basketball game this evening. Story will be posted here: johnmillea.substack.com
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The last time I attended a high school event was June 14 at Target Field for baseball state championship games. After all this time sitting on the retirement sideline, I will be attending a basketball game this evening. Story will be posted here: johnmillea.substack.com
If you wanna have a wonderful time with great company, head to Nick's Diner in Cannon Falls for lunch with one of the all-time great humans, Pat Ruff.
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 AM
If you wanna have a wonderful time with great company, head to Nick's Diner in Cannon Falls for lunch with one of the all-time great humans, Pat Ruff.
"Don’t ever underestimate the impact you have on our kids. As coaches, the time you spend with your athletes is hugely important. And if you have those same kids in your classroom, your impact is off the charts. All of us were impacted by our teachers and coaches."
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Hanging out with the best of the best.
January 18, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Hanging out with the best of the best.
Target Field is quiet on this January evening.
January 18, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Target Field is quiet on this January evening.
Congrats to The Pride of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Adam Thielen, on a great NFL career. He will continue to be a positive force in this world.
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Congrats to The Pride of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Adam Thielen, on a great NFL career. He will continue to be a positive force in this world.
Hey Delta, thanks for the super smooth ride home from SFO. My buddy Larry David and I had a great time!
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Hey Delta, thanks for the super smooth ride home from SFO. My buddy Larry David and I had a great time!
Wrapping up 2025 with a couple of nice pelts in the garage.
December 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wrapping up 2025 with a couple of nice pelts in the garage.
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I'm declaring that unnecessary apostrophes have taken over as the most overused (and annoying) error in writing, taking the place of misusing your/you're.
Ex: How many goal's did the Jet's score?
Ex: How many goal's did the Jet's score?
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Question about NFL rules: Can a passer run past the line of scrimmage, then retreat behind the line and throw a legal pass?
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Question about NFL rules: Can a passer run past the line of scrimmage, then retreat behind the line and throw a legal pass?
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Been pondering this since you posted. I get it but disagree. The school connection over break is good for many students. Teams can bond without school pressures. It's a window for fans who may not have time otherwise to see games. (I'm going to Tartan-Maple Grove today.)
December 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Been pondering this since you posted. I get it but disagree. The school connection over break is good for many students. Teams can bond without school pressures. It's a window for fans who may not have time otherwise to see games. (I'm going to Tartan-Maple Grove today.)
My annual thought this time of year: High school sports competitions should be shut down from Christmas through New Year's. Your thoughts?
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My annual thought this time of year: High school sports competitions should be shut down from Christmas through New Year's. Your thoughts?
By now my Grumpy Meter had been turned up to 11. I was soaked on the outside, mad on the inside, fed up with the whole thing and still wanted to make it to the big dinner that evening. I declared in my finest Angry Dad Voice, “Let’s get the **** out of here!”
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By now my Grumpy Meter had been turned up to 11. I was soaked on the outside, mad on the inside, fed up with the whole thing and still wanted to make it to the big dinner that evening. I declared in my finest Angry Dad Voice, “Let’s get the **** out of here!”
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