Hermanson and Coach "Shocked" by 2:01.37

The Fargo Forum published THIS story on North Dakota State half-miler Laura Hermanson.

The Burnsville High School alum finished second in the NCAA women's 800 meters on Saturday.

The Takeaway ... Both Hermanson (pictured) and her coach Ryun Godfrey were in "shock" from her 2:01.37 performance.

You can watch video of women's 800m final (and other events) HERE, thanks to the University of Minnesota

Photo courtesy of NDSU.