Minnesota High Schools Merge Football Programs for Safety
Two Minnesota high schools are combining their football teams this fall in a safety‑driven partnership that could reshape student athletics in the region
Jul 1, 2026
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Blooming Prairie and Hayfield football programs to merge for safety and participation
The new football co‑op, backed by both districts, will run for at least two years, with plans to revert to separate teams if participation rebounds.
Jul 1, 2026