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A yellow haze engulfed the Victory Links Clubhouse on a hot afternoon.

A yellow haze engulfed the Victory Links Clubhouse on a hot afternoon.

2020 wrapped: NSC’s most memorable moments

With multiple pauses on youth and amateur sports, 2020 was a unique year for the National Sports Center (NSC). Even so, the facility underwent...

Carlee HacklJanuary 26, 2021

Victory Links instructor teaches new lessons as seasons change

Isaiah NealJanuary 13, 2021

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Campus Update, Dec. 30, 2020

adminDecember 30, 2020

Clam Outdoors helps create ice-house dining at local brewery

Isaiah NealDecember 9, 2020

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COVID-19 Updates

NSC COVID-19 update for Nov. 19, 2020

adminNovember 19, 2020

True Lacrosse back to new norm

Isaiah NealJune 19, 2020

See Pressure as a Privilege

adminJune 15, 2020

Culture more important than wins for Iowa football team moving forward

Isaiah NealJune 11, 2020

Take One Play At A Time

adminJune 6, 2020

Minneapolis clean up

I found glimpses of hope

Carlee HacklJune 5, 2020

Golf carts rule, cars drool

Isaiah NealJune 5, 2020

Rob Hartshorn recalls memories at the Super Rink

Isaiah NealJune 4, 2020

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New lightning prediction and detection system in operation at NSC

Carlee HacklJune 3, 2020

Reasons 2021 USA CUP will be the best one yet

Carlee HacklJune 2, 2020

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COVID-19 Updates

National Sports Center implements COVID-19 preparedness plan

adminMay 27, 2020

The NSC cancelled field and ice tournaments and leagues, including Target USA CUP.

NSC cancels field and ice tournaments and leagues through July 2020, including Target USA CUP

adminMay 20, 2020

Central Michigan follows Furman Lacrosse by cutting program

Isaiah NealMay 20, 2020

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Live animal cams: you didn’t know you needed them!

Carlee HacklMay 19, 2020

Which Minnesota Vikings rookie will have the best game day fits?

Isaiah NealMay 18, 2020

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 campus update March 26, 2020

adminMay 18, 2020

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The 1984 United States Ice Hockey Team needed a Miracle

Isaiah NealMay 14, 2020

Attack the Process

adminMay 13, 2020

Michael Jordan cards: Did you dust them off?

Isaiah NealMay 13, 2020

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What is ergonomics and why it’s affecting working from home

Isaiah NealMay 13, 2020

Introducing our community’s Athena Award winners

Isaiah NealMay 12, 2020

Teeing off with Tom NSC

Teeing off with Tom: Lesson #3

Carlee HacklMay 8, 2020

The Last Dance

Biggest takeaways from week 3 of “The Last Dance”

Max HornMay 6, 2020

Lacrosse is coming back to Minnesota, here are the details on the PLL Season

Isaiah NealMay 6, 2020

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Top NPR performances so far in 2020

Isaiah NealMay 5, 2020

Eric Thomas via Twitter

Children of a preacher man

Isaiah NealMay 5, 2020

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Be Mindful

adminMay 4, 2020

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NSC participates in #GiveAtHomeMN and #GivingTuesdayNow fundraising initiatives

Isaiah NealMay 1, 2020

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Thanks, Superheroes

Isaiah NealApril 28, 2020

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Don’t Take Things Personally

adminApril 27, 2020

Drive-in theaters next to open?

Isaiah NealApril 27, 2020

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