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Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings.

Souhan was Sports Editor of his high school paper at Vianney in St. Louis. He wrote and edited for the Missourian at the University of Missouri, where he earned a journalism degree with an emphasis on American literature.


Souhan: Frazier family's Minnesota boxing pedigree spreads to Olympics

Hailing from the family-run Circle of Discipline gym, Adonis Frazier will coach with Team USA boxing in Paris in search of gold medals and a growing legacy.


Souhan: Twins hitting coaches should get credit for team's turnaround

The Twins now have enough offensive depth to win without their stars, the result of drafting and developing hitting talent and a knack for breaking players out of slumps.


Souhan: Monte Kiffin should be in the Hall of Fame

The onetime Vikings draft pick left behind a legacy as one of the greatest defensive coaches in football history.


Souhan: Here's why the Lynx passed on Angel Reese

With Caitlin Clark in town, this weekend could have seen Target Center reignite a fierce college rivalry. The Lynx decided otherwise.


Souhan: Wolves, Twins building surprising depth

Jaylen Clark could be a sleeper for the Wolves, like Jose Miranda was for Twins


Souhan: Season of surprising performances drives Twins' success

Where would the Twins be without the emerging talents of Jose Miranda, Simeon Woods Richardson, Matt Wallner, Josh Staumont and Brooks Lee contributing to the team's improvement?


Souhan: Vikings' season could depend on positions other than QB

In their effort to rebuild and be competitive, the Vikings may be one top defender away from contending in the NFC North.


Souhan: Is this Aurora's time to win it all?

The women's soccer club is trying to avoid the Minnesota habit of playoff disappointments after coming so close each of the past two seasons.


Souhan: As sporting host, Twin Cities has had its own little run

From Olympic gymnastics to NBA conference finals and more, Minnesota has had a hot streak as host.


Souhan: Biles shows once again that she's the one to beat in Paris

Simone Biles qualified for the Paris Olympics, her third Games, with a dominant performance at Target Center.