Whether driven by the view, the atmosphere or the stadium itself, some places make Friday nights even more special. Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen lists the state’s best places to watch high school football.

DeLaSalle and Minneapolis Roosevelt won close ones on the first day of the playoffs, and Mountain Iron-Buhl scored 91 points in a Nine-Player victory.

South St. Paul four-sport athlete Alida Ahern uses sports as an outlet when anxiety emerges.