Rosemount's girls flag football state champs to sound the Gjallarhorn
Flag football is exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. In 2025, when girls flag football started in high schools, there were 51 schools. In 2026, there are 104 teams.
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Flag football is exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. In 2025, when girls flag football started in high schools, there were 51 schools. In 2026, there are 104 teams.
It's a sport that's exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. High school girls flag football started in 2025 with 51 schools. Now, there are 104 teams. In this week's Women in Sports, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to the state champions from Rosemount who are proudly paving the way.
The Special Olympic USA Games are nearly underway in the Twin Cities, with thousands of athletes from across the country competing. That includes one Minnesota flag football star nicknamed "Havoc."
The College of Saint Benedict has announced that it will introduce its first-ever women's flag football team this spring.
Flag football is growing rapidly here in Minnesota - thanks in large part to funding from the Vikings. This fall, another college team announced its joining the game. WCCO's Marielle Mohs has more.
Learn how girls flag football is growing organically in Minneapolis, and find out who won the battle between Cretin-Derham Hall and Mahtomedi in the Oct. 10, 2025, edition of the High School Sports Rally.
The Special Olympics flag football team from Minnesota and Massachusetts faced off at TCO Stadium with some big names as their coaches.
A special moment at this week's Vikings practice reminds us that football is more than just a game. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shows us the unforgettable matchup.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday they are partnering with six NCAA schools in the Midwest to launch a collegiate women's flag football league.
Vikings safety Cam Bynum’s nonprofit, the Bynum Faith Foundation, helps less fortunate families in the Philippines. It’s also working to help grow the game of football around the world.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game.
Flag football will become an Olympic sport for both men and women by 2028.
"I used to play football with my brother sometimes," said Hopkins 8th grade student Promise Hubbert. "I wanted to play on a team but they had no girls teams."
