Taylor Mikkalson
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Mantorville, Minn. High School: Kasson-Mantorville HS Experience: HS

2012 • Freshman Season: Redshirted her freshman season.

High School: A graduate of Kasson-Mantorville High School • two-time Minnesota state track champion: in the 4x800-meter relay in 2009, and the 1,600m in 2010 • all-state performer every year from 2008-11 • four-time Hiawatha Valley League champion • holds school records in the 1,600m, 3,200m, and 4x800m relay • will make her cross country debut as a Gopher, as Kasson-Mantorville does not have a cross country team• also an all-conference and academic all-state volleyball player • academic letterwinner.

Personal: Born December 31, 1993 • daughter of Michael and Michelle Mikkalson • has four siblings: Katie, Erin, Layton, and Hannah • plans to major in biology • enjoys wakeboarding, tubing, coaching young volleyball players, and playing with her dog.