DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s segment we hear from the Huskies biggest hype man Dale Haagenson, better known as Hoagie. Categories: Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- When you think of Northern Minnesota sports, baseball might not come to mind, but that idea is changing and fast. This weekend the annual Art Von Memorial Tournament saw nearly 70 teams from near and far travel to Lake Park in Duluth to take part in what has become one of the largest Little League tournaments in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this segment, Fox 21’s Cam Derr teams up with Duluth Huskies closer David Stich and catcher Tyler Leroy to learn how to throw a baseball pitch. The tables turn when Stich has to learn how to throw a softball pitch. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were swept at home Friday night, falling in Game Two, 15-13. Duluth would pull ahead in the bottom of the seventh, but Eau Claire would respond with a seven run eighth inning. Huskies able to respond with a three run bottom half of the frame, however that rally would ultimately fall short. Next up, Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were shutout for the first time this season on Thursday, 7-0, to Eau Claire. The Huskies starting pitcher Jayce James had a solid outing in his sixth start of the season. James would throw five and two thirds innings with two runs on eight hits, with five strikeouts. The Alabama native went five innings of…
MAPLE, Wis.- In three of the last four seasons, the Northwestern football team has completed a perfectly unblemished regular season. This year, the 17-time Heart O’North Champions will face the challenge of filling 18 of the 22 starting spots. That all began on Monday, Day One of practice. The Tigers graduated a large senior class last season of key players…
DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off an extraordinary, history making postseason run, the Bulldogs men’s basketball team has returned some old faces, added some new ones and are shaping up for another great season. But first, the team will get their first taste together on the hardwood, overseas as the Bulldogs set sail for their Summer Tour. UMD is set to…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week we turn the mic over to the kids who asked the Duluth Huskies the hard-hitting questions everyone was looking for. Categories: Community, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies seven game win streak came to a close on Friday evening, falling 15-2 to the Thunder Bay Border Cats. Pitcher Isaac Rohde came on in relief and retired 12 straight batters to keep the Border Cats off the board. Next up, Duluth heads North for two more with Thunder Bay. Game One is set for…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with freshman designated hitter Brandon Compton, out of Arizona State University. Compton currently has ten home runs on the season with 58 runs batted in. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies picked up a big division win in the series opener at home on Thursday, inching by the Border Cats 6-5. All-stars Calyn Halvorson and Brandon Compton crushed their 5th and 10th homeruns of the season, ahead of the homerun derby next week. Duluth will look for the sweep over Thunder Bay in Game Two on…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- For the past three hockey seasons, the roof at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids has not been able to withstand more than a foot of snow build up and in April the city decided it was time for some change. “I think this new facility that will be good for another 50 or 60 years…
DULUTH, Minn.- Superior native Amy Flessert is set to compete in the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Japan at the beginning of August. This competition marks Flessert’s fourth Worlds event. The first held in four years due to the pandemic. After patiently waiting, Flessert says she’s ready to make a splash. “It’s been four long years and every since I…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the UMD Athletics department named a Kelly Grgas-Wheeler as the Director of Athletic Communications and Media Relations. Grgas-Wheeler has worn many different hats in her time with Bulldog Athletics. She’s served as the men’s and women’s basketball contact, the women’s hockey communications director for the past 16 years, acted as the communications director in three NCAA…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Cubs Post 71 baseball team has qualified to represent the Northland in the upcoming American Legion Baseball Tournament in Rochester. The Cubs earned their spot after winning the Minnesota Sub-State 10 tournament over the weekend. Duluth scored 67 runs in six games, combining for a team batting average over .400. Duluth and fifteen other teams from…
DULUTH, Minn.- Last Monday, Duluth’s former shortstop Kristian Campbell was drafted in the 4th round of the MLB Draft to the Boston Red Sox. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Campbell after hearing the news. Q: Probably a dream turned reality for you, walk me through that phone call and the emotion that you felt. A: Yeah it…
DULUTH, Minn.- Announced Thursday morning seven Huskies were recognized for their efforts this season and were chosen to represent Duluth in the upcoming Great Plains All-Star Game. The Northwoods league is trying out a new format for the 2023 season, All-Stars from the Great Plains East will take on their rivals in the West. The rosters were determined by the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies fell in Game Two 15-11 to the first place La Crosse Loggers on Wednesday at Wade Stadium. A rain delay halted play in the third inning. When the game resumed, Duluth would go cold and fall behind by six runs after the inning. La Crosse puts up another big inning in the 8th. The Huskies rally…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a heartbreaking end to a storybook season on Saturday. As Duluth FC fell 2-1 in double overtime to Midwest North Conference rival, Med City FC. For the BlueGreens, this year was about more than just the success. “It’s very very difficult to do without dropping a game and it’s just heart breaking to get to this…
DULUTH, Minn.- All season long Duluth FC has shined on the pitch. Now the Bluegreens are preparing to make the shift into the postseason. On Saturday, Duluth FC completed an 11-0-1 undefeated regular season schedule for the first time in program history, slotting the Bluegreens as the one seed heading into Wednesday’s matchup with the bottom seeded Minnesota Twinstars FC….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned their fourth straight victory on Tuesday evening, sweeping Thunder Bay 13-6. The Huskies started out hot with a six run first inning. Brandon Compton would pick up his seventh home run of the season. While, left fielder Josh Duarte extended his hit streak to nine games. Duluth hits the road for a five game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned the 12-8 victory in Game One Monday evening over the Thunder Bay Border Cats. The Huskies bats came alive in the bottom of the third, highlighted by a bases clearing triple by Kasen Wells who would finish the night 3-5. Next up, Duluth will look for the sweep in Game Two with Thunder Bay,…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with sophomore 1st baseman Brylan West, out of Florida International. West currently has a batting average of .311 with eight extra base hits. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies put their knowledge to the test, answering grade school trivia with Fox 21’s Cam Derr. The rules are simple. Two subjects from each grade level, 1st through 5th, every correct answer is one point for the team. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies dropped the series opener with the Eau Claire Express on Friday, 6-5 making it their second straight one run loss. Duluth was burdened by an Eau Claire five run first. Max Coupe gets the Huskies on the board in the bottom of the frame with a lead-off solo home run. Michael Hallquist notched his league…
DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Joshua Duarte of the Duluth Huskies. Duarte would throw out an Express runner on Sunday to keep the game tied up. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with junior infielder Michael Hallquist, out of Minnesota Crookston. Hallquist has been swinging a hot bat as of late and has seven home runs on the year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The Huskies, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies fell short 13-12 in the series finale with the Waterloo Bucks on Thursday. After trailing most of the game, Duluth rallied in the bottom of the sixth to take a one run lead. However, Waterloo would string together a six run eighth and hold the Huskies in the ninth to win it. Michael Hallquist with…
DULUTH, Minn.- An undefeated streak of ten games is not easy to pull off, but Duluth FC has found a way to accomplish that feat with a perfect 10-0 record. If you ask the Bluegreens, they’ll tell you the recipe for their success boils down to grit and a collective will to win. Duluth earned its tenth league victory on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The stars were out tonight as some of the area’s best professional hockey players took the ice at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Hockey lovers could indulge in a star-studded lineup with some pretty great hockey. But what brought these pros back to Duluth was for a purpose bigger than the game. After a four year hiatus the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were swept on Sunday afternoon after falling 5-3 in extra innings to the Eau Claire Express. The Huskies would hold the Express to none through the first seven innings when Eau Claire pulls ahead by one. Duluth ties it in the bottom of the frame. In the top of the tenth a costly error would…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior City FC women’s team edged the Northern Tide at home on Saturday with a 1-0 victory. This win follows a 2-0 shutout by the Tide just a week ago. Niya Wilson buried a first half goal that would later prove to be the difference maker. Next up, Superior will take on St. Croix SC on…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko senior Cale Haugen reached another great honor to round out his high school career. Haugen was awarded Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association Class AA Player of the Year. The Mankato commit was lights out on the mound with a .27 earned run average with 98 ks in 51.1 innings pitched. While at the plate, he…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last Saturday, Superior City FC made program history, clinching their first playoff spot in the program’s first season. Superior defeated Vlora 2-1 following a late second half rally. mark Fehringer buried a 76 minute goal to tie it and Mally Lumsden scored at the 89th minute to win the match. Now the card is set and Superior…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Meet the Huskies we chat with freshman power pitcher, out of Northwest Florida State, Colin Linder. Linder comes to Duluth from Suwanee, Georgia. So far this season, he’s posted a 1-1 record on the mound, with 13 runs on 17 hits and 26 strikeouts in 19.1 innings pitched. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Meet The…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies forced the series split at home on Friday afternoon after a bases-loaded single by Brandon Compton to win Game Two, 6-5. After stringing together a three-run third inning, Waterloo tied it in the top of the fifth and would take the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Duluth would need three to win and…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- School’s out which means camp season is in. Today in Mountain Iron, campers got a chance to learn from a pro. Minnesota North College held its Annual Mesabi Range Pepper Lysaker Football Camp with a special guest appearance from a former Norsemen football alum. Titans’ defensive tackle, Sam Okuayinonu, returned to the Range to help teach campers…
DULUTH, Minn.- The MSHSL baseball All-State teams are as follows: Class A Fr. Noah Asuma, Cherry Jr. Logan Loe, Ely Sr. Wyatt Olson, South Ridge Class AA Jr. Finn Furcht, Esko Furcht batted .394, with 29 RBIs and 5 homeruns. On the mound he posted a 1.69 ERA, 69 Ks in 37.1 IP. Sr. Cale Haugen, Esko Haugen was voted…
DULUTH, Minn.- Announced on Friday, Bulldogs grad Brooke Olson was named DII Honda Athlete of the Year. The award is voted on by 1000 NCAA member schools as part of the Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards program. Olson adds this award to a long list of accolades including 2023 DII Player of the Year, the first in program history. She’s been…
ESKO, Minn.- The book closed on the 2023 prep baseball season this past Friday with one State Championship coming home to the Northland, by way of Esko’s 9-0 shutout over Perham to claim their first ever State Title. Aside from being the champs of Class AA, the Eskomos were on a tear this season, shattering one record after another. Esko…
DULUTH, Minn.- One runner and one rider set out on the course of Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday with one goal in mind. The pair aimed to “obliterate ” the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon pushing a wheelchair, all in the name of inclusion. Sean McQuaid and Riley Pathman have been running marathons together for the past five years…
DULUTH, Minn.- After being inducted into the Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame on Friday, Elisha Barno followed up that honor by winning the full Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. Barno now has a marathon-leading five career victories. He would finish with a time of 2:09:14, eight seconds short of the record. “I think it’s like a blessing because to win…
DULUTH, Minn.- Aaron Pike is once again the Grandma’s Marathon male wheelchair division winner. He picked up his 5th overall win with a time of 1:27:34. Pike has now gone back to back, previously winning in 2022 as well. On the women’s side, Jenna Fesemyer picked up her first career win on Saturday. I guess I’m getting better with…
DULUTH, Minn.- Kara Goucher’s course record in the Grandma’s Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is no more. On Saturday, Maggie Montoya would set the new course record with a time of 1:09:26 to take 1st for females in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. “No I had no idea what the record was, I found out when I was crossing the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Early Saturday morning, thousands of racers will begin the 26.2 mile trek from Two Harbors to Canal Park, each with one goal in mind. Two of those racers will embark on the journey together, in hopes of shattering a Guinness World Record by running for those who can’t. “Rick and Dick’s motto was always, ‘Yes you can’, and…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize. “We were a little nervous at the beginning, which is to be expected, but they weathered the storm and our offense carried us today and we got three unbelievable pitching performances in the tournament. I think we…
DULUTH, Minn.- In last week’s Section 7A Championship game the South Ridge Panthers were one win away from another trip to the State Tournament. Tied with Cherry in extra innings, senior Carter Anderson got the game winning knock that punch the ticket for the Panthers for the fifth straight season. South Ridge heads into this week’s State Tournament as the…
GRAND RAPIDS, Min.- On Wednesday the Grand Rapids baseball team suited up and took the field at a shot for a Section 7AAA title, but it wouldn’t be easy. The Thunderhawks would have to knock off the top seeded Hermantown Hawks in not one game, but two. Rapids picked up the 8-6 win in Game One to force a Game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned the series sweep over Great Plains East opponent the La Crosse Loggers on Sunday afternoon with an 8-2 final at home. In his second start of the season, Alex Potter gets the win. Potter would give up one run on three hits with 2 strikeouts. Next up, Duluth welcomes in the division leading Rochester…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies grabbed Game One from the La Crosse Loggers, Saturday afternoon with a 9-5 win. After giving up a three run second inning, Duluth responds in the bottom of the third with a 4 -run inning, highlighted by a 2-run homerun by Brandon Compton. Then in the fifth, Lucas Kelly gets a solo homerun. The win…
