Kroulik to MSHSL Hall of Fame

The Minnesota State High School League unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 this week. Among this year’s inductees in Mark Kroulik of Stephen-Argyle Central.

Kroulik, well known for holding practices before school so students could assist with farming duties later in the day, led Stephen-Argyle to seven Class Nine-Player championships during an 18-year career as head coach. His commitment to being a transformative coach and positive role model helped pave the way for success. During his head coaching career, the Storm assembled a state-record 76-game winning streak. He finished his career with a 168-12 record.

Since 1991, the Minnesota State High School League’s Hall of Fame has served as the gold standard of recognition programs. The hallowed hall features elite individuals who have been honored and recognized for excellence among Fine Arts Educators, Contributors, Officials, Administrators, Coaches and Athletes. Quite simply, they are the best of the best.

There are currently 245 individuals who have been enshrined, and in April of 2026, a dozen more will cross the threshold and have their legacies through high school activities cemented forever.

Along with Kraulik, this year’s honorees include:

Fine Arts
Rebecca Meyer-Larson, Moorhead
Dr. W. Rayford Johnson, St. Paul

Contributor
Lou Nanne, Edina

Official
Robert Crowe, St. Paul

Administrators
Rich Matter, Maple Grove
Dave Wicker, Minneapolis

Coaches
Kathy Gillen-Melville, Eagan
Robin Ingram, Minneapolis
Mark Kroulik, Stephen

Athletes
Randy Breuer, Lake City
Paul Martin, Elk River
Mary Jo Miller Hmielewski, Tracy-Milroy

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown St. Paul.