Gophers

New University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck and men's basketball coach Richard Pitino are scheduled to appear in town Tuesday during the Gopher Road Trip.

If a cup of coffee is not enough to get you going in the morning, try a motivational message from new Gopher football coach P.J. Fleck on May 23 in Owatonna.

Steele County Fair Marketing Director Todd Hale reports that an all-time record was set this year for Mega Ride ticket sales with 5,477 for the all-you-can-ride wristbands.

The message on Wednesday about the Gophers' athletic program focused on the success of the student-athletes on the field and in the classroom.

Local University of Minnesota fans will get an extra dose of Gopher coaches when the chalk talk tour comes to Owatonna on Wednesday, June 8, at the Owatonna Country Club.

Monday was a tough day for the average Minnesota sports fan. The Wild and Twins lost games and Gopher center Amanda Zahui B announced she is leaving early for the WNBA.

Fans at the Owatonna High School boys basketball game Thursday night could get pictures of the University of Minnesota traveling trophies for a donation to Coaches Vs. Cancer.