CLOQUET, Minn.- Cherry walked it off against Carlton/Wrenshall Tuesday at Braun Park in the Section 7A Semi-Final Game. Lydia Greely with the clutch hit to break the tie. The Tigers will face Moose Lake/Willow River Thursday at Braun Park in the section championship game. Categories: High School, Sports
PROCTOR, Minn. – After a three year hiatus the Northland Girls Hockey All-Star Game returned to the ice. The best local players came together to battle it out and for many of them, it was their last time on the ice in their high school careers. Team Gold won the game 4-1 over Team Black at St. Luke’s Sport and…
PLYMOUTH, Minn.- Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Carson Young have been invited to Team USA’s National Development Camp. The pair will represent the state of Minnesota among players who were born in 2006. “I was really just honored and really excited to, because any time your country’s going to be on your jersey it’s fun to represent,” says Young, “The…
DULUTH, Minn.- In just three weeks Grandma’s Marathon weekend will be underway, and for the first time since 2016 the race is completely sold out. Organizers say there are 20 thousand participants set to run in all three races. This will be the first time since the start of the pandemic the festivities will return to full capacity. This years…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – A blast from the 90s in Superior ushered in an early start to summer concert season. The band 311 made a tour stop at Earth Rider brewery Saturday night. 311 is a larger-scale alternative rock band out of Omaha, Nebraska, with a mix of rock, rap, reggae and funk. Earth Rider sold over 900 tickets for the…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the Northland enjoys the long weekend and prepares for Memorial Day parades, local veterans want to remind the public the holiday weekend is for remembering fallen men and women who fought for freedom in this country. Sunday, veterans gathered at war cemeteries to honor those fallen soldiers for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Some vets at the American…
DULUTH, Minn.- Day one of the Duluth Huskies season started Sunday as top players from across the country join together to compete as one team. Many of the players arrived only days, some hours before their first practice, but are eager to get the season rolling. “I just like getting a fresh start. Coming out here, meeting some new guys,…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.-Â Following the tragic events that occurred at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday resulting in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers, a Superior family, with the help of a local shop in town put together a memorial in their front yard. Along Highway 35, a memorial with 21 crosses stand in a row. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- A new travelling art exhibit made a stop at the Depot’s Lake Superior Railroad Museum Saturday, getting people buzzing about locomotives and nature. The Summer Gallery car held the exhibit titled, “Railroad and the American Industrial Landscape.” The art, both a mixture of photographs and paintings by Ted Rose, an artist out of Milwaukee, features the evolving world…
CLOQUET, Minn.-Â In the first round of the Section 7AAA softball playoffs, Cloquet outlasted Grand Rapids in a high scoring affair 16-12 Thursday afternoon at Braun Park. The Lumberjacks move on to face Chisago Lakes in the section quarter-finals on Saturday morning. In Section 7AA action, Proctor defeated Rush City 6-1 and Eveleth-Gilbert shutout Esko 3-0. The Rails and the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team got the win 4-1 Thursday against Northwood/Solon Springs at Wade Stadium. Later that evening, Duluth Marshall earned the walk-off win in extras against Pine City 3-2. Categories: High School, Sports
ESKO, Minn.- Esko High School announced Thursday that former girls basketball coach Sue Northey will return to the sidelines. Northey headed the Eskomos for nearly two decades before stepping away to spend more time with family. In her time as head coach Northey recorded 354 wins, to go along with six state tournament appearances. The announcement comes following Scott Antinutti’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a combined 75 years involved with the UMD athletic department, Karen Stromme and Gary Holquist have announced they will be retiring this June. A special ceremony was held Thursday at Romano Gym to honor the husband and wife duo who have held many positions over the years with UMD from coaching to administration. One thing they say…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Around seven percent of high school athletes move on to play in college. Superior high school has produced many talented student-athletes over the years, including the class of 2022. Wednesday night 24 Spartans were recognized for their decision to continue their athletic careers at the college level. The athletes took time during the event to thank all…
BARNUM, Minn. – Barnum’s Anessa Davis has put pen to paper to continue her basketball career at a high level. Davis appeared in 86 games in her career with the Bombers, Recording a total of 459 points, while leading her team on the defensive end of the court. Davis says, “It’s really exciting, it’s very nerve wracking, going from just…
ESKO, Minn. –Â After 14 seasons on the hardwood, Esko girls basketball coach Scott Antonutti has decided it is time to let go. Antonutti announced this month that he is stepping down as head coach of the program. In his time with the Eskomos Antonutti has led the team to three state tournament appearances and recorded over 300 coaching…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – NBC Sports Complex is home for Superior’s Haley Zembo, who has proven to be a dominant force in the circle this season. The junior pitcher found her love for the game at a young age and knew early on that her position would be with the ball in her hands. “The first year I actually started playing…
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday, a Canal park favorite celebrated a decade of business with different activities for their colleagues, friends and the community. Lake Superior Art Glass is honoring their establishment with a celebration they’re calling ‘A Decade of Fire.’ For this event the business is hosting a public party at Hoops where they have 19 art pieces featured from local…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the U.S.S. Minneapolis-St. Paul and today this vessel was commissioned by the U.S. Navy, marking her entry into active service. Citizens of Duluth, navy officers and Minnesota government officials gathered out front of the ship as the first ship commissioning ceremony in Minnesota’s history took place right in the home waters of the state she…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team won a nail-biter, 5-4 against Chisago Lakes Friday afternoon at Rose Road Field. Avery Farrell had the game winning knock, while Natalie Vitek took care of business in the circle, fanning 17 batters. In other prep softball action, Virginia traveled to Swanson Fields and the Blue Devils win it 12-2 over Duluth Denfeld. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld baseball team snapped a seven-game losing streak as they defeated Proctor 5-1 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. The Hunters will look to keep rolling when they hit the road Wednesday afternoon against Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports
PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor softball team improved to 16-0 on the season as they beat Cloquet 12-1 Tuesday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. In other prep softball action, Duluth Denfeld gets a road win as they blew past Duluth Marshall 16-1 in five innings. Categories: High School, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- May is Mental Health Awareness month and on non-profit in Cloquet is holding a fundraiser this Thursday, with money going toward the services it offers to the community. The Outreach Center serves people with mental illness and people who are homeless, through education and supportive services. The upcoming fundraiser provides about half of the Outreach center’s budget for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today is the first day for candidates to submit their affidavit for candidacy to run for federal, state and local offices in Minnesota. Duluth city council president Arik Forsman is submitting his candidacy to represent House district 8B in the Minnesota state legislature. Right now, he is one of three DFL candidates running for the seat, alongside Breanna…
Duluth, Minn.- Sixth graders from across the region will gather down at the DECC for a fun-filled educational field trip, learning a little more about our great lake. Nearly one-thousand students will come to Duluth’s waterfront this week for the annual River Quest field-trip. Sixth graders got to participate in about a dozen hands-on activities, that include learning more about…
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College held its first in-person commencement since 2019 for graduates who are part of its nursing program. Family and friends gathered in the DECC’s Symphony Hall as the graduates were honored with a pinning ceremony. There were about 109 students who received their nursing associates or practical nursing degrees. “This has been a really intense, …
DULUTH, Minn.- Shipping season has been underway in the Twin Ports since March, but today a special ship came into the harbor that you typically don’t see too often around here. The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul cruised under the lift bridge this morning. This vessel is a Freedom class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. Port officials tell…
ESKO, Minn.- Going into his final season at Esko. Kade Gonsorowski is playing for a reason that’s bigger than baseball. “I grew up playing with my best buds and throughout the years I played with Jackson Pfister, we grew up playing baseball together and he always had dreams to play at the next level,” says Gonsorowski, “I feel like, I…
DULUTH, Minn.- This Saturday is National Train Day. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum plans to celebrate with a variety of activities for the public. National Train Day started in honor of the Transcontinental railroad after its completion in May of 1869. The historic railroad connects the east and west coast and 153-years later it’s still celebrated. Railroad staff members are…
DULUTH, Minn.- Almost half of all American women over the age of twenty have some form of cardiovascular disease, making it the number one killer of all women in our country. But, health experts know shedding light on the issue and taking precautionary measures can help. Northland Go Red for Women does just that. The movement helps to educate women…
DULUTH, Minn.- Today is finally feeling more like May, and many Northlanders have been out and about, experiencing a little spring fever. Of course, one great way to enjoy the weather is grabbing a delicious meal from a local food truck and taking a seat outside. The Rambler is one Northland staple, and today it was perched outside the rose…
DULUTH, Minn.- Affordable housing continues to be an issue across the country, and Duluth is no exception. Now, Duluth City Council has approved applications for up to 480 units of new affordable housing. Those projects will now go to the state level to determine available funding for each project. Seven projects were presented to Duluth council member last night. The…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â As we push into May, the snowstorms are no longer looming in the forecast, but thunderstorms are becoming more frequent and can range in how intense they are. The National Weather Service here in Duluth tracks those storms in our region of Minnesota and Wisconsin. A lot of people and organizations rely on the updates, such as residents,…
ESKO, Minn.- Yellow is often a color associated with happiness, and today students at one local elementary school are celebrating kindness by wearing yellow, an idea inspired by a children’s book author. Winterquist Elementary school in Esko decorated hallways and classrooms in the color yellow to get in the mood. Retiring kindergarten teacher Kari Knutson organized the special day after…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week is National Skilled Nursing Care Week and Benedictine Living Community in Duluth designed an interactive week for residents and staff to celebrate. The week of recognition was started by the American Health Care Association and has been going on since 1967. This years theme is “Creating and Nurturing Connections.” Benedictine organizers say they urge anyone to…
PROCTOR, Minn.- This season Blake Imhoff has proven just why he sits at the lead-off spot in the Rails’ lineup. The junior outfielder is getting on base in more than half his at bats to go along with nine stolen bases. “Part of my game is speed. And so I like to use it and try and do what…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football offensive line coach Garth Heikkinen is stepping down from his role to pursue opportunities outside of football. Heikkinen played for the Bulldogs for 2008 to 2012, starting in a program-record 54 consecutive games. In his senior campaign he was named the Gene Upshaw division two lineman of the year and by the end of his college…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown natives Zam Plante and Aaron Pionk are among eleven North American skaters on the NHL central scouting’s final rankings head of the 2022 NHL Draft this July. Plante is coming off a junior season where he scored 61 points en route to helping the Hawks capture their fourth ever state championship. Pionk has skated with the…
DULUTH, Minn.- An umpire clinic was put on today in an effort to get teens interested in the job, as well as address the shortage of umpires across the nation. The Northland Umpire Development Alliance hosted the clinic out at Wheeler Athletic Complex this afternoon to teach the fundamentals of making calls in a baseball game. Organizers say most…
MORRIS, Minn.- The Yellowjackets ran away with their fifth title in program history, after winning six events in the final day of the championship meet. UWS will returns to action Friday, May 13 in the Eagle Open at UW-La Crosse. Categories: College, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjackets hosted Minnesota Morris for a double-header today that would determine which team would move on to the UMAC conference tournament. After dropping Game One 12-0, UWS bats came alive in Game Two winning 8-2 filling the final spot in the tournament. The Yellowjackets will take on the No. 1 seeded Northwestern on Thursday. Categories: College, Sports
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– The UWS Men’s Tennis team won it’s first conference championship today at Baseline Tennis Center. The Yellowjackets came back from a 3-1 deficit against Northwestern. Jace Gilbertson and Jacob Zacharias, won their final two matches to bring home the title, ultimately beating Northwestern 5-4. With the win, the UWS Men’s Tennis team gets an automatic berth to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Cromwell-Wright high school hasn’t has a varsity baseball team representing their school in over a decade. This season the Cardinals are back in action between the white lines. Cromwell head coach Dean Levinski brought up the idea after seeing the ability kids from the area brought to the field. “I saw the potential that we had out there…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Evan Nelson has been named the new head coach of the Superior Boys hockey team. He takes over after Jason Kalin, who stepped down after 21 seasons with the Spartans. Nelson has worked within the program on both the youth and high school levels since 2009. He takes over a Superior team that finished 7-16-1 last season, which…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After winning the UMAC regular season out right for the first time in program history, the UWS softball team was granted the No. 1 seed going into the conference tournament. The Yellowjackets fell early in this weekends tournament, losing game one to Minnesota Morris. The team would rebound with two wins against Northwestern and Minnesota Morris to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team improves to 6-0 as they defeated Hudson 4-1 Friday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Hermantown also got the win in a close match-up against North Branch 1-0 at Rose Road Field. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Junior Maddy Walsh allowed one hit and struck out 14 batters as the Proctor softball team held on to beat Hermantown 1-0 Tuesday afternoon at the Rose Road Fields. The Hawks will look to bounce back Wednesday at home against Duluth Marshall while the Rails will host Duluth Denfeld at home. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wisc.– College students work long and hard to reach the day they walk across the stage, but many weren’t able to enjoy their graduations in the traditional way as ceremonies went virtual over the past two years. Now, many campuses have returned to normal, allowing grads and their loved ones to enjoy the special day. This year, nearly 700…
PROCTOR, Minn.– It’s officially tee-time in the Northland again, as golf courses are opening back up for those eager to back out on the green. The Proctor Golf Course officially opened today, with high school golf teams competed in their first match of the season. The Proctor Golf Course manager tells us that the course is about a month behind…
DULUTH, Minn.– Jordyn Thomas is a superstar on the softball field, holding the all-time home run record at UMD. But, when Covid struck in 2020, ending her season along with athletes across the country, Thomas was granted a fifth year of eligibility. “I kind of just made the decision that you only get so many years of playing the sport…
