Impressive Opener for ‘U’ Rowing at Head of the Mississippi Regatta

MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota rowing team opened its 2026-27 campaign on home waters near campus during the 46th edition of the Head of the Mississippi Regatta Saturday, launching from the Irene Claudia Kroll Boathouse. Facing choppy waters in the early morning hours, the Golden Gophers were up to the challenge and turned in five race victories across the six events in which they were entered. The course covered close to three miles of upstream waters on the Mississippi River and crews were ranked by their finishes in a time trial format. The day started with Alexa Mueller and…