On her very first jump in her long program, Mirai Nagasu tumbles to the ground.Gasps fill the Xcel Center in St. Paul.But the 14 year old wasn't disappointed with her fall - she was angry.She went on to land the next seven triple jumps, and became the second youngest United States figure skating champion ever.Nagasu is just 34 days older than Tara Lipinski when she won the title in 1997.Because she is just 14, she cannot compete in the World Championships next month in Sweden. The Interna... Read Full Story

On her very first jump in her long program, Mirai Nagasu tumbles to the ground.Gasps fill the Xcel Center in St. Paul.But the 14 year old wasn't disappointed with her fall - she was angry.She went on to land the next seven triple jumps, and became the second youngest United States figure skating champion ever.Nagasu is just 34 days older than Tara Lipinski when she won the title in 1997.Because she is just 14, she cannot compete in the World Championships next month in Sweden. The Interna... Read Full Story

Chocolate and bananas are a natural pair. Toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter for breakfast. Rating: Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Cooking spray PreparationPreheat oven to 350°.Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flou... Read Full Story

Chocolate and bananas are a natural pair. Toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter for breakfast. Rating: Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Cooking spray PreparationPreheat oven to 350°.Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flour, b... Read Full Story

By Tom Dienhart, Sporting NewsSporting News has been told by two sources that David Beaty will be named running backs coach at Kansas. Beaty coached receivers at Rice the last two years, helping develop Jarett Dillard into one of the top wide receivers in the nation. Before joining Rice, Beaty was a successful head coach at MacArthur High in Irving, Texas, going 33-11 from 2002-05 and winning districts titles in 2004-05. He also was the head coach of North Dallas High in 2001. Beaty, 37, is a... Read Full Story

Money to Opus College of Business An anonymous donor has given $50 million – one of the three largest gifts to higher education in Minnesota history – to the University of St. Thomas' Opus College of Business. The gift to St. Thomas' "Opening Doors" capital campaign will be used to increase the college's endowment. For generations to come, interest income from the endowment will be used for academic programs and scholarships. "For a dean, a gift like this is a dream... Read Full Story

I love what I do. The best part of my job is telling a story through pictures, sound, and words that makes a difference in people's lives. I believe being a journalist is a big responsibilty, one that I take very seriously. It is my job to get to the truth, reporting fair, balanced and accurate stories. I have had excellent on the job experience. At KEYC in Mankato, I was a "one man band" - meaning I did pretty much everything - from shooting and interviewing, to writing, and e... Read Full Story

For increased strength and flexibility pick up your dumbbells during your next yoga practice.This time-saving workout combines two popular forms of exercise into one total-body-firming routine. Here's how it works: While you're lunging or balancing in a yoga pose, your legs and torso muscles are working hard to keep you upright. Pick up your dusty dumbbells (2 to 5 pounds) and suddenly your upper-body muscles are in on the act. The yoga yields a stronger lower body, greater flexibilit... Read Full Story

For increased strength and flexibility pick up your dumbbells during your next yoga practice.This time-saving workout combines two popular forms of exercise into one total-body-firming routine. Here's how it works: While you're lunging or balancing in a yoga pose, your legs and torso muscles are working hard to keep you upright. Pick up your dusty dumbbells (2 to 5 pounds) and suddenly your upper-body muscles are in on the act. The yoga yields a stronger lower body, greater flexibilit... Read Full Story

The 2007 U.S. junior champ earned a 70.23 to place first, and defending champion Kimmie Meissner fell on her opening jump and finished fourth.By RACHEL BLOUNT, Star Tribune The night before her senior-level debut, Mirai Nagasu couldn't sleep. Even her mother scolded her, reminding the 14-year-old skater how much rest she would need before the women's short program at the national championships.Nagasu lay in bed visualizing what Thursday night would feel like. But even in her sweetest ... Read Full Story