The Minnesota Star Tribune’s launch of Strib Varsity and its fresh investment into high school sports coverage brings a new opportunity for communities and journalists to connect. Strib Varsity is a statewide effort. Our coverage area is from border to border, and from Ada to Zumbrota.

The largest schools across the state generally will have frequent coverage, as their many teams — some schools offer more than 30 sports for student-athletes — make news, qualify for state tournaments or have standout performances. To smaller high schools throughout Minnesota, consider this our invitation to email us any time with story tips or ideas.

Anyone can reach the Strib Varsity coverage team with a story idea or comment. Send a brief description of the idea via email to varsity@startribune.com. Please include any contact information our editors and reporters will find helpful.

Thank you. We hope you all enjoy Strib Varsity.