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SJU soccer's Jacob Oliver joins the St. Cloud Financial Credit Union Sports Spotlight
St. John’s freshman Jacob Oliver joined St. Cloud LIVE sports editor Andy Rennecke for a preview of the NCAA Division III soccer tournament. Oliver leads the Johnnies with 10 goals after setting Minnesota high school…
Saint John’s Prep Tops Niche Ranking of Minnesota Catholic High Schools, Again
Saint John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville again ranked first among Minnesota Catholic high schools in Niche’s 2027 Best Schools rankings, placing ahead of 24 other schools. The school has held the top position…

College football: Johnnies still ranked 3rd in both national Division III polls
St. John’s University remained No. 3 in both the D3Football.com and American Football Coaches Association Division III polls released Monday. The Johnnies are 9-0 overall and 8-0 in the MIAC, and also stayed No. 8 in…

College soccer: Johnnies earn NCAA Tournament berth, will host first two rounds this weekend
St. John’s University earned an at-large berth in the 64-team NCAA Division III men’s soccer tournament and will host the first two rounds at Haws Field in Collegeville on Nov. 14-15. The No. 22 Johnnies face Milwaukee…

Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Still Seeking Answers 24 Years After Joshua Guimond Vanished
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the disappearance of Joshua Guimond remains an active investigation, 24 years after the 20-year-old college student vanished from St. John’s University. Guimond left a campus…

St. John’s University sues NY school over Johnnies name
St. John’s University in Minnesota has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against St. John’s University in New York. The Minnesota institution, which has used the “Johnnies” nickname for its athletic teams…

Minnesota Saint John's University sues New York St. John's over 'Johnnies' trademark
Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, has filed a federal lawsuit against St. John's University in New York over the use of the trademarked name "JOHNNIES." The Minnesota institution claims it has used the…

Saint John’s Prep has Section 5A Girls’ Cross-Country Head Coaches of the Year
Saint John's Prep co-coaches Lance Nydeen and Stephen Woods have been named Section 5A Girls' Cross-Country Head Coaches of the Year. The honor follows a successful season where the girls' team secured both the Section…

St. John's hockey ranked nationally after season opener against Marian
The St. John's University hockey team has entered the national rankings at No. 15 in both the USCHO and D-III Hockey News polls. The Johnnies achieved this after a 4-2 victory and a 2-2 tie against Marian in their…

College football: St. John's stays at No. 3 in latest D-III polls
The St. John's University football team has maintained its No. 3 ranking in the latest D3football.com and AFCA Division III polls. The Johnnies, who hold an 8-0 overall record, are coming off a dominant 27-3 victory…

College football: Defense carries load in Johnnies' 27-3 win over Gustavus
The St. John's University Johnnies secured a dominant 27-3 victory over Gustavus in a MIAC football game at Clemens Stadium. The Johnnies' defense held the Gusties to just 31 rushing yards and forced two interceptions…

St. John's senior linebacker Andrew Molenaar showing no ill effects from last season's knee injury
St. John's University senior linebacker Andrew Molenaar is returning to form following a serious knee injury that sidelined him last season. The Mounds View High School graduate, known for his reserved, blue-collar work…