Sports

Playtime has gotten substantially more fun with Joy of the People (JOTP), a nonprofit leading the way for play with a cutting-edge opportunity to build healthy kids and communities through free play. Operating in St. Paul for 12 years, JOTP renovated the former Wooddale FunZone building in 2021 for its second Minnesota location. Read more about Leading the Way for Play

Eric Birkemeier helped develop ShredLights in college. Now, he's the CEO. Read more about East Ridge High School Alum Heads Successful Skateboard Light Company

Canine sports are a great way to give your dog a sense of purpose and a job. Read more about How Do I Know If My Dog Likes a Sport?

Woodbury resident and family man Mike Lewis started boxing to stay out of trouble. He never thought he’d coach a boxing champion and open his own boxing studio. Read more about Local Dad Goes from Substitute Teaching to Coaching Champion Boxers

If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, check out the St. Croix Curling Center at St. Mary’s Point Hockey Arena. Read more about Local Curlers Say the Sport is Growing Fast—Here's How to Get Involved

Find winter fun—with golf simulators, good eats and good drinks—at Woodbury’s new Birdi Golf. Read more about Bites, Beer and Indoor Golf: Birdi Golf Brings a New Experience to Woodbury

Woodbury soccer players take home the trophy at Sweden’s Gothia Cup. Read more about Woodbury Girls Win Big at Elite Swedish Soccer Tournament

Longtime Woodbury resident Kim Newman undoubtedly qualifies as one of the oldest goaltenders in the State of Hockey. Read more about 'There Aren't Many 70-Year-Old Goaltenders:' Meet the State of Hockey's Elder Statesman

Despite a rocky start to the season, the Woodbury High School football team bounced back for their second straight conference title. Read more about Resilient, Passionate, Unbreakable: Woodbury High School Football Players Reflect on Emotional Season

Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota. Read more about Twin Cities Offer Something for Every Sports Lover