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Our Football Across Minnesota column from Chip Scoggins debuted in 2021 and covered a lot of ground that fall. Chip found hidden gems across the state, took on the hottest topics and more. These weren't just for the football fan, either. He wrote about fans, relationships and people around the game, from preps to pros.

FAM is back for 2022, and here's the library of Chip's past FAM work:

More than scores, 'Football Across Minnesota' all about the stories

We were searching for a new way to cover football at all levels throughout Minnesota. Columnist Chip Scoggins took on the challenge and introduced us to a host of remarkable people and their stories.

These five painful decisions by Mike Zimmer led to one brutal loss

Football Across Minnesota: How did the Vikings lose to the winless Lions? Let's count the ways. But while the Vikings were faceplanting on the road, an important game was being played in their home.

'They can't stop it': How old-school run games led to 3 state titles

Football Across Minnesota: Lakeville South, Hutchinson and Dassel-Cokato ran, ran and ran some more on their way to state titles. And get ready, Gophers fans, for roster comings and goings.

How 'Why did they call that play?!' became Minnesota's most common question

Football Across Minnesota: Play-calling has been the dominant topic for Gophers and Vikings fans this fall. Plus: Mankato West's undefeated, unbelievable season; St. John's preps for a playoff rivalry; and a St. Thomas senior who listened to his parents.

Next chapter: A longtime college coach retires to chase new dreams

Football Across Minnesota: Tom Sawyer arrived at Winona State as a linebacker in the late 1970s and became a fixture as the school's football coach and good guy around town. There's no doubt he'll keep that second role.

Back to school: Two ex-Vikings try entry-level coaching as career move

Football Across Minnesota: Michael Floyd and Mike Harris want to know: Is coaching my next big thing? They're getting an education in entry-level jobs at two St. Paul colleges.

Bethel quarterback helps others 60 hours a week — and also leads an elite team

Football Across Minnesota: Jaran Roste is one of the MIAC's top QBs. But what really sets him apart is the time he spends with a Bethel University program mentoring students with learning disabilities.

Three surgeries and stroke can't stop 25-year-old Mankato linebacker

Football Across Minnesota: Eli Thomas couldn't walk away from football. Not until he gave himself one last chance to put on pads and return to the field, even if the whole idea sounded ludicrous.

A week behind the scenes with the state's best prep football team

Football Across Minnesota: Chip Scoggins was granted access to Minnesota's No. 1 high school football team during a week where adversity found them.

After 11 jobs in 10 states, Macalester's Ware set to 'make this thing go'

Football Across Minnesota: A Black coach is trying to put down roots, finally, in St. Paul. A quarterback's seven-season roller-coaster ride ended too soon. Vikings play-call frustration, wishing Trey Potts well, what to watch this weekend and more.

Exclusive access inside the film room with a Minnesota football power

Football Across Minnesota: At Minnesota State, every detail matters. By the time players see the film Sunday evening, head coach Todd Hoffner has watched it three times. Plus, a White Bear Lake player brings back the dropkick.

On path to Hall of Fame, Larry Fitzgerald takes back his Sundays

Football Across Minnesota: One of the best ever from Minnesota is done playing — for now. Off the field, he's busier than ever. Also, Perham High hits a spectacular 'Money' shot to beat a rival and a Rose Bowl promise 63 years and counting.

Incredible Minnesota football streaks: losing, winning, saving lives

Football Across Minnesota: Resilience comes in many forms as losing and winning streaks come to an end in high school football. Another remarkable streak this fall: lives being saved on the sidelines.

Devastating injury in northern Minnesota puts football angst in perspective

Andy Thomsen had one final play in a preseason scrimmage last month, and was tackled in what his coach thought was a routine play. His story is the subject of Chip Scoggins' Football Across Minnesota column, a weekly tour of the sport that brings out many emotions in its debut.