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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-06 16:01 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 16:01 CST
status: reported
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# Southwest football faces Jefferson in Section 5 title game

Minneapolis Southwest plays Bloomington Jefferson Friday night in the Class 5A, Section 5 title game; the winner advances to state.

Section: [Sports](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/life.md) · Entities: [Minneapolis Southwest](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/minneapolis-southwest.md), [Bloomington Jefferson](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/bloomington-jefferson.md)

## Coverage

- [KSTP 5 (ABC)](https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/one-win-from-history-southwest-football-eyes-first-ever-state-tournament-berth/), 2026-11-06 16:01 CST: One win from history: Southwest football eyes first-ever state tournament berth

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