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John's Jottings: An Educator Like No Other.

A great story from Cleveland, Minnesota. Read -- and subscribe for free -- here:

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December 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thanks to technology, grandparents in Minnesota watched their grandchild's elementary holiday concert in California this evening. Very grateful.
December 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
What does Indiana Football have that Gopher Football doesn't? It's baffling.
December 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Not going out on a limb here but the $1.50 hot dog and fountain drink at Costco is undefeated.
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Great to see Tony Nelson start on the offensive line for Gopher football today. A small-town Minnesota kid from Tracy-Milroy-Balaton and three-sport star in football, basketball and track. Shown here winning a state championship in the shot put.
November 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
November 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM
6-7 birthday cake at Cafe Latte in St. Paul.
November 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Yes!
Jack White for ALL the halftime shows!
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
John’s Jottings: An Excused Absence From The Prep Bowl.

Minnesota State Mankato Women’s Basketball (And Family) Took Precedence.

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John’s Jottings: An Excused Absence From The Prep Bowl
Minnesota State Mankato Women’s Basketball (And Family) Took Precedence
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November 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I had to look twice...
Wait, there's a soft drink dispenser? Turned on? 😂
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I ate a hot dog. I ate a pretzel and cheese. I drank Diet Mountain Dew from the soft drink dispenser. Beth enjoyed a fruit plate and coffee cake. There were scrambled eggs, bacon and other items you would find in a hotel breakfast buffet. There was an OMELETTE BAR.
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
John's Jottings: An Unforgettable Day, Thanks To The Vikings.

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John's Jottings: An Unforgettable Day, Thanks To The Vikings
On October 29 I received a mid-morning phone call from the Vikings.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Coming to John's Jottings: A Very Special Sunday.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Hanging out with the pride of Detroit Lakes.
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Fantastic mid-November day for yard work in Minnesota.
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Attn @timesdelphic @TDSportsNews : You printed a very weird sports report 45 years ago.
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John’s Jottings: 45 Years Later, Coming Clean On A Memorable And Mysterious College Football Game Story.

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November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Story has been updated with comments from Becker activities director Dave Niemi...

"The program will still have his message long after he’s done. He’s built the thing from top to bottom. The main message is you put that Columbia blue and white uniform on, and that’s Dwight."
John’s Jottings: Dwight Lundeen Will Call It A Career After 2026 Season.

Becker’s Only Head Football Coach Has Been At The Helm For 56 Years.

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John’s Jottings: Dwight Lundeen Will Call It A Career After 2026 Season
Becker’s Only Head Football Coach Has Been At The Helm For 56 Years
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November 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
John’s Jottings: Dwight Lundeen Will Call It A Career After 2026 Season.

Becker’s Only Head Football Coach Has Been At The Helm For 56 Years.

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John’s Jottings: Dwight Lundeen Will Call It A Career After 2026 Season
Becker’s Only Head Football Coach Has Been At The Helm For 56 Years
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November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Dwight Lundeen, who has been the head football coach at Becker High School for 56 seasons, will retire after the 2026 season. Story coming to my Substack site.

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November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
John’s Jottings: 45 Years Later, Coming Clean On A Memorable And Mysterious College Football Game Story.

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November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Would love to see @StribSports feature on the @Vikings staffers who squirt water bottles through face masks. What else do they do? How are they hired? What's their training? Are they employed only during the season or year-round? So many questions...
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
John's Jottings: From A Distance, Carrie Tollefson Offers Congratulations And Thanks.

Working In New York, Legendary Minnesota Runner Was Unable To Watch Daughter Run At State Cross-Country.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
John's Jottings: St. Peter Superstar Is High Level In Two Sports.

Already An All-State Soccer Player, Keira Friedrich Adds Cross-Country State Championship.

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November 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM