Rachel Blount

Reporter/Columnist | Sports

Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. She has written extensively about Minnesota's Olympic athletes and has covered pro and college hockey since joining the staff in 1990. 

An Iowa native, Blount is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. She has won numerous state and national writing awards. Her favorite stories to tell are those that convey the emotion and humanity of sports. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Pat Borzi, who also is a sportswriter.

Recent content from Rachel Blount

PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot

Minnesota sits in third place in the PWHL standings entering Saturday's game against Boston at Xcel Energy Center.

Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know

In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and top 10 rankings.

McCauley makes golf history for Gophers with comeback for the ages

Isabella McCauley, a star from Simley High School, started Sunday in 18th place but roared back to win a share of the Big Ten title.

Wild rumblings: Gustavsson wants to return, Faber played despite broken ribs

Coach John Hynes will lead the U.S. world championship team in May, which could include Matt Boldy.

Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling

Former Gophers and Apple Valley wrestling standout Gable Steveson qualified for this weekend's U.S. Olympic trials but did not enter the event.

Scorching hot before the PWHL's break, Minnesota returns Thursday at Montreal

Minnesota vs. Montreal features two stars from the world championships. Kendall Coyne Schofield had nine points in that tournament, and Marie-Philip Poulin scored two goals to help Canada win gold.

Elk River's Bates again top American woman in Boston Marathon

After an injury last fall, Emma Bates regained her place among the nation's elite runners — even if her time fell slightly short of her expectations.

Top-seed BC breezes into Frozen Four championship with 4-0 victory over Michigan

The Eagles earned a showdown with Denver on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center for the title.

Commission approves historical horse racing games at tracks over tribes' objections

Historical horse racing is a machine-based game that allows users to wager on past horse races. It has been used in other states to generate money for live racing purses.

PWHL Minnesota beats Montreal 3-2 in shootout before lengthy break

The team came back from a 2-0 deficit to win before taking a nearly monthlong break for the world championships.

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