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Nick Kelly, Editor-In-Chief/Beat Reporter

Nick is the head beat reporter at Lakeville North and is the Editor-in-Chief of the North Star. He is also a freelance reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

His work has also appeared in Minnesota Score Magazine, Legion Baseball Hub and on the MSHSL website.

Nick co-hosts Minnesota's Real Sports Show on 1500 ESPN radio. He has also appeared on the Twin Cities CBS Radio affiliate, WCCO-830 AM, MSBN Sports Network, among other stations.

Follow Nick on Twitter: @NickKellyLNHS

Email: [email protected]

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Farewell LNHS: My thanks from outside the line

Farewell LNHS: My thanks from outside the line

June 29, 2016
Max Johnson looks downfield to make a play during the 2016 state tournament, which he would not have played in if he left early for the USHL.

Kelly: Max Johnson shows staying in high school isn’t so bad

June 18, 2016
The Lakeville North boys lacrosse and baseball team both celebrate their state berths following the victory

Triumphant Tuesday

June 7, 2016

Rain gives life to Lakeville North bats in section opener

May 28, 2016
All seven Minnesota Supreme Court Justices sit with Lakeville North mock trial students after the court heard oral arguments on a case at LNHS on Thursday.

State Supreme Court hears oral arguments at Lakeville North

April 8, 2016
Oxton coaches the Panthers during a timeout in the regular season

Kelly: Lakeville North now a basketball school

March 10, 2016
Oxton instructs his players during a timeout of the game that became his 500th victory. Photo by Sue Nelson

Oxton builds program into perennial contender, growing basketball in Lakeville

February 15, 2016

Manes ends Ames Arena career with double OT goal

February 3, 2016
Photo: Facebook/Andrea Walsh

Students, driver unharmed in Lakeville bus fire

February 2, 2016
Carda stands with her parents immediately following her 1,000th point

Carda joins elite LNHS 1,000 point club

January 12, 2016

No. 2 Sabers outlast No. 5 Panthers 68-62

January 8, 2016
Members of the 2014-2015 state championship boys hockey team stand with their new banner after the rout of Lakeville South

Schneider brothers propel Lakeville North to victory over South

December 23, 2015
Max Johnson skates down the ice Saturday night. Photo by Rachel Duerksen

Brandt scores first varsity goal to give Lakeville North an overtime victory

December 12, 2015
David Kurpius, the dean of the Missouri School of Journalism, speaks to students at LNHS on Dec. 8 about what can be learned about recent events at MU. Photo by: Nick Kelly

Dean of Missouri School of Journalism speaks to LNHS students on trust

December 10, 2015
The scene before the Lakeville North, Lakeville South boys basketball game on Tuesday. Photo by Nick Lieser

Kelly: Basketball again unites community following tragedy

December 9, 2015

Reuvers as-advertised in victory over Wayzata

November 28, 2015

North with Nick: No clear answer at goaltender

November 23, 2015

Blake routs Lakeville North in season-opener

November 13, 2015

[VIDEO] North with Nick: Fall season ending, but Winter season already here

November 5, 2015

Lakeville North falls to Eden Prairie in state semifinals for second consecutive year

November 2, 2015

Hatt’s heroics not enough in loss to Osseo

October 30, 2015

North with Nick 10/28

October 28, 2015

Sullivan throws and runs for scores in playoff opener

October 16, 2015

Lakeville North can’t overcome mistakes in loss to Rosemount

October 9, 2015

Bellefeuille scores first varsity goal in his last regular season game

October 8, 2015
Coach Brian Vossen says Drew Stewart is the most criticized player he has seen in his 13 years at Lakeville North.

Stewart surmounts struggles to become one of state’s best

October 1, 2015
Photo by Jon Cochrane

Lakeville North defeats Eastview despite defensive woes

September 25, 2015
Jack Strommer, the coach who founded Apple Jack 49 years ago, stands by the apple press he used to make apple juice for the runners

Strommer grows apples and Applejack meet

September 20, 2015
Gallery: 50th Apple Jack cross country meet

Gallery: 50th Apple Jack cross country meet

September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
Mayor Matt Little addressed the fans and runners before the meet

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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
Varsity runner Taylor Loth sprints toward the finish line. She finished 42nd overall

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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
The mud went all the way up Jacob Beckstroms back as the sweat dripped down his neck following the race

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September 19, 2015
Three of Lakeville Norths top five runners huddle up after they finish the race

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September 19, 2015
Connor Bach tries to catch his breath after finishing 12th overall on varsity

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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
Now and Then of Lakeville North High School sang the National Anthem

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September 19, 2015
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September 19, 2015
Vossen notches 50th victory in 49-14 rout of Farmington

Vossen notches 50th victory in 49-14 rout of Farmington

September 12, 2015
Hannah Cade dribbles the ball down the field.

Lakeville North not intimidated by Eagan’s No. 1 status

September 10, 2015
Sullivan dodges defenders and keeps his eyes downfield.

Sullivan, Lakeville North run past Burnsville

September 5, 2015
Cutshall (left) at Regis University. Photo courtesy regisrangers.com

Cutshall hired as girls’ lacrosse coach

August 26, 2015
Hatt picks off East Ridge quarterback Otumus Payemanu in the fourth quarter.

Hatt holds on

August 22, 2015
Nicks Notebook: Offensive depth chart features talented wide receiver group

Nick’s Notebook: Offensive depth chart features talented wide receiver group

August 21, 2015
Nicks Notebook: Depth at defensive back highlights defensive depth chart

Nick’s Notebook: Depth at defensive back highlights defensive depth chart

August 21, 2015
Defensive overhaul

Defensive overhaul

August 21, 2015
Two young kids in front of the bus after donating to Team Lisa

Inaugural ‘Stuff the Bus’ a success

August 14, 2015
Ryan Poehling crosses in front of the Duluth East net in the Class 2A State Title

State championship rematch highlights Hockey Day Minnesota 2016

July 29, 2015
State of the LNHS North Star

State of the LNHS North Star

July 6, 2015
Angelo Altavilla exits the field at Target Field in the state championship

Angelo brings an end to the Altavilla era

June 16, 2015
Market (left) exits the field while Zeise (right) surveys the team pre-game.

A decade later: new roles, same destination for Market and Zeise

June 15, 2015
Junior pitcher Billy Riach pitches a strike exemplifying his delivery through the fifth inning.

Riach’s chocolate milk and bananas play key role in state quarterfinal victory over Anoka

June 12, 2015
Junior pitcher Billy Riach pitches a strike exemplifying his delivery through the fifth inning.

First Report: No. 5 Lakeville North defeats No. 4 Anoka 3-0 in 3A state quarterfinals

June 12, 2015
Grant Gunderson (left) shares a laugh with teammate Billy Riach. CREDIT: Nick Lieser

Grant Gunderson: Infielder, pitcher and Panther baseball’s biggest fan

June 10, 2015
CREDIT: Jim Lindquist

Anderson’s impeccably timed goals lead to quarterfinal victory

June 9, 2015
CREDIT: Jim Lindquist

Riach, Altavilla lead Panthers to shutout in Class 3A, Section 3 semifinal

May 28, 2015

First Report: No. 3 Lakeville North moves past No. 2 Eastview in Class 3A, Section 3 semifinal

May 28, 2015
CREDIT: Jim Lindquist

Panthers striving for more than moral victories in postseason

May 25, 2015
Q&A: Kyle Stokes, NPR reporter

Q&A: Kyle Stokes, NPR reporter

May 6, 2015
North Branch Activities Director Brett Carlson

Brett Carlson set to be named Lakeville North Activities Director

April 23, 2015
Photo by: Jim Lindquist

Nick’s Notebook: Altavilla continues first-week success

April 11, 2015
Senior Wes Ahlers will start for Lakeville North in 2015. (Photo by: Jim Lindquist)

Panthers look to replace Ace

April 4, 2015

State tournament provides preview of what’s to come for Lakeville North

March 12, 2015
Flack lining up to shoot in the regular season. Photo by Jim Lindquist

Flack absent for state quarterfinal vs. Hopkins

March 11, 2015

Lakeville North boys’ basketball to call on prior experience in section championship

February 28, 2015
Photo Credit: The Atlantic (Reuters)

High school students unprepared for emotional transition of college

February 17, 2015

Lakeville North boys’ basketball falls to Eastview 78-71

January 29, 2015
Photos by: Jim Lindquist

Carda leads Lakeville North to upset of No. 9 Shakopee

January 9, 2015
Photos by: Jim Lindquist

Flack leads way to 64-50 North victory over Bloomington Jefferson

December 9, 2014

Lakeville North girls hockey ‘sneaks out’ 4-1 win over Farmington

December 5, 2014

First Report: Lakeville North girls hockey defeats Farmington 4-1

December 5, 2014
Photos by: Jim Lindquist

No. 2 Lakeville North tops No. 1 Edina 3-1

December 4, 2014

First Report: Lakeville North boys hockey defeats Edina 3-1

December 4, 2014
Photo by: Jim and Ruth Lindquist

No. 2 Lakeville North won’t let state final emotions distract vs. No. 1 Edina

December 3, 2014

Lakeville North boys hockey escapes Farmington 6-5

November 26, 2014

First Report: North boys hockey escapes Farmington 6-5 in season opener

November 25, 2014

Ryan Edquist fills void for Lakeville North boys hockey

November 19, 2014

First Report: Lakeville North football falls short in state semifinal

November 13, 2014
Photos by: Nick Lieser

‘Kyle Football’ leads way to 14-13 upset of Rosemount

November 7, 2014
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