BRETT LARSON

Larson Named Head Coach of Gopher Men’s Hockey

PHOTO/GOPHERS ATHLETICS MINNEAPOLIS (U OF M ATHLETICS) – Larson comes to Minnesota from St. Could State where he served as head coach for the past eight years University of Minnesota Thomas O. Moe Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced today that Brett Larson has been named head men’s hockey coach. The University and Larson have agreed to a five-year term, pending the completion of…

Former Assistant Principal Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting Children

Brandon Bjerknes Was Given 25 Years In Prison

BEMIDJI, Minn. — A former assistant principal at Bemidji Middle School has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually exploiting dozens of children. 35-year-old Brandon Bjerknes pleaded guilty in September to coercion and enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography. Federal prosecutors say Bjerknes “repeatedly victimized at least 55 vulnerable young girls and boys over nearly…