Patrick Reusse
Columnist
SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
Latest from Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Country boy Jim Marshall never lost his lust for life
He may not be in the NFL Hall of Fame (yet?), but Marshall’s life from a Kentucky farm boy to zip-lining daredevil at 80 years old is revered by Vikings fans everywhere.
June 7, 2025
Reusse: As Caswell Park does itself proud, a hometown team runs hard into a challenge
Mankato East, winner of two Class 3A titles in a row and boasting a future Gopher in the circle, tangled with a juggernaut.
June 5, 2025
Reusse: Jim Marshall belonged to us, and Minnesota loved him for it
A man of many stories, the legend of Jim Marshall grows bigger everyday. But more than anything else, he was a Minnesota man who belonged to everyone.
June 4, 2025
Reusse: Murphy’s return will be a fun time on the ice
Abbey Murphy’s final Gophers season figures to be the most unique of all, considering that she’s most likely to be chosen for the Olympic team that will be playing in Cortina, Italy in February.
May 31, 2025
Reusse: Gophers vs. Huskers and an 80th birthday on a fall Friday? Good day to be a homer again
Maybe you’ve heard a certain columnist found his earliest inspiration in U football. He’ll be there, or so he hopes, to celebrate the start of his ninth decade.
May 30, 2025
Reusse: Bring on boos, but Gilgeous-Alexander is a deserving MVP
Dubbed the 'free-throw merchant,' the Oklahoma City guard relishes being the villain and playing in front of opposing crowds as much as he does at home.
May 27, 2025
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Reusse: A closer study of the Wolves at their absolute best reveals the value of Randle
The Western Conference finals Game 3 blowout of Oklahoma City showed us the team received a pro in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns.
May 26, 2025
Reusse: Bobblehead-driven Target Field crowd sticks around for another walk-off win
We were reminded Saturday that the Royals have baseball’s best player, and that we shouldn’t overanalyze the Twins. Here’s enough: They’re hot.
May 25, 2025
Reusse: From the lovable land Down Under, Ingles serves as statesman for Timberwolves
The NBA veteran appeared headed toward limited but helpful minutes when he arrived. Instead, court time is near zero. Somehow, enthusiasm is high.
May 24, 2025
Reusse: Timberwolves are shown clearly the Thunder are a cut above
The Lakers and Warriors also managed to defeat the Wolves early in those series, but rallying vs. the Thunder will be a whole new challenge.
May 21, 2025
Reusse: Baseball Day Minnesota presents the game’s many aspects but especially agony and ecstasy
Agony is represented by Rockford’s Will Haas, whose Division I pitching time will be delayed by elbow surgery. Ecstasy? It’s there in the grins.
May 18, 2025
Reusse: Baseball blesses us again, with a record involving Amos Alonzo Stagg and horsehide, not pigskin
Chicago gave up 34 runs Friday in a Division III tournament game at Gustavus, knocking that famed football coach from a baseball record book.
May 17, 2025
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