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Star Tribune Talking Preps fall podcast: Episode 1

By Star Tribune, 08/30/17, 4:45PM CDT

David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen break down high school football's opening night and the season ahead.

Listen: Expect surprises amid big line play as Minnesota prep football returns

Star Tribune staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen break down opening night and the season ahead in the school year's first Talking Preps podcast.

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