Author: Cam Derr

Northern Star: Kamryn Hill

In the last three games, Hill has scored five foals and leads the team in scoring.

SUPERIOR, Minn.- Kamryn Hill, is a 2022 graduate of Duluth Denfeld high school and a freshman on the UW-Superior women’s soccer team, who has quickly earned a spot on the starting eleven on game day. “‘My first few games I was like, ‘Wow this is really different,’ but just practicing with my teammates, has gotten me really prepared and made…

UMD Women’s Soccer Ties with No. 13 Minnesota State Mankato

UMD will be back in action Friday, October 14, on the road against Wayne State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team hosted No. 13 nationally ranked Minnesota State Mankato Sunday. The Bulldogs scored one in the first half and were able to keep the Mavericks off the board until late in the second half. MSU tied the game at one with 13 minutes left on the clock. Both teams would settle for the 1-1…

Walljasper’s 4 Touchdowns Helps UMD Football to Big Win over U-Mary

The next two weeks UMD will be on the road, first at Concordia St. Paul at noon.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team played at home for the second week in a row, facing off with UMary. The Bulldogs came out fats, scoring 21 in the first half, then kept rolling scoring 28 more in the second half. Kyle Walljasper accounts for four touchdowns on the day, rushing for 125 total yards. UMD gets a win, in…

UMD Women’s Hockey Sweeps in Home Opener

UMD outshot the Mavericks 40 to 10.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is 6-0 on the season, but has yet to play a home game, until this series with Minnesota State Mankato. The Bulldogs scored first with a Taylor Anderson goal, then just 20 seconds later, Gabby Krause comes behind here for another goal. UMD outshot the Mavericks 40 to 10, however the two early…

Coaches Corner: Sharon Lahti

For this week's segment we hear from Esko girls soccer head coach. Sharon Lahti.

ESKO, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with head coach of the Esko girls soccer team, Sharon Lati. We talk the Eskomos ten game hot-streak and a team hat that is crowned on the MVP of the game. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: CC, Esko Settle for Draw, Denfeld & Duluth East Earn Road Wins

The prep soccer regular season is coming to a close, teams will await their seeding for section playoffs.

  ESKO, Minn.- A cross-town rivalry game between Cloquet-Carlton and Esko girls soccer, Thursday night in Esko. After 80-minutes and overtime, both teams would settle for the scoreless draw. Denfeld boys soccer traveled to Hermantown. The Hawks scored first in the first half, but the Hunters came alive in the second half. This match went into overtime and Denfeld came…

Northern Star: Sydney Lanoue

Lanoue and the Bulldogs are hoping to make a post season run, but first they'll have to face-off  with two NSIC opponents at home, Friday at 6 PM and Saturday at 4 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Being a part of the UMD volleyball team is no small task. Just ask the team’s super senior, Sydney Lanoue, who has found herself pretty much everywhere on the floor. Lanoue saw quite a bit of playing time in her freshman and sophomore seasons. Then, 2020 hit and Lanoue, along with athletes across the country were forced to…

Better Days Ahead For Local News, Sen. Klobuchar Drafts Journalism Preservation Act

MINNESOTA — Senator Amy Klobuchar who is the daughter of a newspaperman, is calling on her fellow colleagues on both sides of the isle to support a bipartisan bill to “save local journalism.” Klobuchar says the Journalism Competition Preservation Act would ensure local media outlets across the country can band together to negotiate fair compensation from big tech companies like…

UMD Men’s Hockey Earns Sweep in Season Opener

UMD will be back in action, Friday, October 14 on the road against Minnesota State Mankato. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team won Game One Saturday night over Arizona State. The Bulldogs looked for the series sweep on Sunday to start the season. The Sun Devils struck first in the second period but that would be the only time they found the back of the net. UMD scored three in the second, with back…

UMD Men’s Hockey Wins Overtime Thriller in Season Opener

The Bulldogs will finish the series with Arizona, Sunday, puck drop is set for 4 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey season began Saturday night at Amsoil Arena against Arizona State. The Sundevils got the scoring started early in the first quarter. The Bulldogs tie it up in the second with a Dominic James goal. The game would come down to an overtime shoot-out, falling UMD’s favor, winning 3-2. The Bulldogs will finish the series…

St. Scholastica Football’s Last Second Field Goal Lifts Saints to Victory

St. Scholastica will travel to Gustavus Adolphus, Saturday, October 8. Kick off is set 1 PM. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team finally played at home, welcoming in Hamline University. The Saints and Pipers went back and forth the entirety of the game. The decision maker would come with eight seconds left, the Saints knock a game-winning field goal. CSS gets its second win of the season 43-42 on Homecoming. St. Scholastica will travel…

UMD Football Wins on Homecoming

The Bulldogs will next host U-Mary, Saturday, October 8 at noon for Youth Football and Tackle Cancer Day. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted Minnesota State Moorhead Saturday for Homecoming. The Bulldogs are undefeated in 12 seasons over the Dragons. UMD won this one on the ground, tallying 301 total rushing yards and two touchdowns, with a final score of 36-28. The Bulldogs will next host U-Mary, Saturday, October 8 at noon for Youth Football and…

Superior Volleyball Slides Past Proctor

Proctor will host Mesabi East, October 10, while Superior travels to Duluth East, October 4. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team hosted Superior Thursday night, as both teams look for their first conference win. The Spartans get the road win over the Rails, with a 3-2 final. Proctor will host Mesabi East, October 10, while Superior travels to Duluth East, October 4. Categories: High School, Sports

Spirit Mountain Hiring Seasonal Employees

DULUTH, Minn. — If you are looking for a fun environment to work in this fall and winter, Spirit Mountain is looking to hire up to 300 employees. The preparation for the colder months has officially begun a top Spirit Mountain. As of right now they anticipate being open 5 days a week, but by hiring a few helping hands…

Northern Star: Aultman Brothers

The Aultman brothers and the Lumberjacks will travel to take on Hermantown on Saturday. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- Soccer, a game that’s played in every corner of the world. Two brothers brought their talents from thousands of miles away to Cloquet, Minnesota, where they’ve become standout players on the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team. Meet Jordan and Elijah Aultman, brothers who were adopted from Africa and for as long as they can remember had a soccer ball…

The Ghosts of Fairlawn Mansion in Superior

In the spirit of spooky season, Superior Public Museums plan to announce upcoming festivities, very soon.

  SUPERIOR, Wis. — Remember those ghost stories you were told as a kid? Well what if they weren’t stories at all. In fact, some believe that ghosts from the past still reside here at the Fairlawn Mansion. Built by Martin and Grace Pattison in 1891, the home stood as a lively residence for many years before Martin passed in…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Knocks Off Undefeated Augsburg

The Saints will travel to St. Olaf Wednesday, September 28. Kick-off is set for 4 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday the CSS men’s soccer team hosted Augsburg, a team that hasn’t lost all season. Early in the first half Colin O’Reilly scored on a corner kick for the Saints. The Eagles Spencer Enright tied the game at one at the 13-minute mark. The game decider came with 10 minutes left in the second half with a…

No. 9 UMD Volleyball Handed First Loss of the Season

UMD will be back in action Friday, September 30 on the road against No.8 ranked Southwest Minnesota State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Going into Saturday’s match the UMD volleyball team has held an undefeated record this season. The Bulldogs were faced with a tough conference match-up again No. 1 nationally ranked Wayne State. Set one was the closest of the three, UMD only losing 25-20. Set two the Wildcats started to heat up, they’d go on two 5-point runs, proving…

Coaches Corner: Jessica Williams

For this week's segment we hear from Hermantown's head volleyball coach Jessica Williams.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s Coaches Corner we got a chance to talk with the Hermantown volleyball coach, Jessica Williams. We highlight the Hawks 11-1 success so far this season and Williams’ first go as head coach of the varsity team. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Tough Weekend Awaits UMD Volleyball

First serve against Augustana is Friday at 6 PM. The match with Wayne State will take place Saturday at 2 PM, both games under the roof of Romano Gym. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team is off to a hot start to the season, but this weekend, the Bulldogs will have their work cut out for them. First up, Augustana, a team UMD struggled against last season, dropping both matches with the Vikings 3-1. Then the following day, the No. 9 ranked Bulldogs will face-off with No. 1 nationally…

Northern Star: Luke Sedin

Sedin is on track to set the school record for career passing yards for a quarterback, having already set the single season record last year in both passing yards and touchdowns. 

MAPLE, Wis.- It’s not everyday you get a quarterback that plays both sides of the ball. Northwestern’s Luke Sedin does just that. Not only making an impact as a dual-threat quarterback, but also making stops defensively. The starter under center for the Tigers and a safety, Sedin stays pretty busy on game day, a task the senior doesn’t shy away…

UMD Women’s Soccer Takes First Conference Loss Against Winona State

UMD will travel to Sioux Falls Friday, September 23 in another conference match, kick-off is set for 2 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The women’s soccer team took on NSIC opponent Winona State Sunday afternoon at Malosky Stadium. The Warriors scored two quick back-to-back goals to pull ahead 2-0 in the first half. With eight minutes left in the first half Hannah Caldwell got the Bulldogs on the board before halftime. Winona State went on to tack on one more goal…

Local Fire Departments Provide Parents with Car Seat Safety Clinics

Car seat clinics are held in Duluth, Superior and Cloquet, you can find a clinic close to you by visiting your local fire departments website.

DULUTH, Minn.- Three out of four car seats in America are not properly installed, which could potentially lead to your child not having enough protection in a crash. At a firehall in Duluth on Thursday, St. Luke’s provided parents an opportunity to learn how to properly install a car seat. The safety clinic is something provided every month in a…

UWS Hosts Blood Drive For Students

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Thursday, the Memorial Blood Center partnered with UWS students to help others by rallying classmates to donate blood. A Memorial Blood Center truck was parked outside the Yellowjacket Union Student Center as students enjoying lunch or a break from class were able to donate blood. Organizers say, the supply for every blood type was low and each…

Superior Boy’s Soccer’s Second Half Goals Earn Conference Win Over Hermantown

Catch the Hawks in action Saturday versus Proctor at NBC Sports Complex, kick off is set for a noon start. Superior will play Thursday against Denfeld at home, beginning at 7:30 PM. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown boy’s soccer faced-off with Lake Superior Conference opponent Superior at Centricity Stadium on Monday. Scoreless through the first 40-minutes. The Spartans break the chain at the 52-minute mark with a goal by Darrel James, then again just five minutes later when Wyatt Tischler scores. Superior earns the shutout win, 2-0. Catch the Hawks in action Saturday versus…

Duluth East Volleyball Drops the Hammer on Carlton

Carlton will play at home against McGregor, Thursday at 7 PM. Duluth East will host a conference game with Grand Rapids the same day at 7 PM. 

CARLTON, Minn.- The Carlton volleyball team played host to Duluth East on Monday evening. The first set would belong to the Bulldogs. However, the Greyhounds came back to win the next three in a row, winning the match 3-1. Next up, Carlton will play at home against McGregor, Thursday at 7 PM. Duluth East will host a conference game with…

Local Outdoor Recreation Industries Have Positive Impact On Duluth’s Economy

DULUTH, Minn. — Monday, some Minnesota department leaders visited Duluth to learn about how outdoor recreation helps the City’s economy. Leaders with the Minnesota DNR, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Explore Minnesota talked about collaborating with places like Duluth to promote outdoor tourism. A study of the economic data shows that across Minnesota, the recreation industry brings…

St. Scholastica’s Kaitlyn Sautter with Hat Trick in 4-0 Win Sunday

The Saints travel to Gustavus Adolphus Wednesday, kick-off is set for 4pm. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was Senior Day for the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team who hosted Finlandia. The Saints freshman forward, Kaitlyn Sautter, finished the day with a hat trick scoring two goals in the first and another in the second half. Ella Stritesky capped off the scoring with one more at the 79-minute mark. CSS get’s the shutout win over…

CSS Volleyball Takes Three-Straight from UWS

Both teams will get a chance at a rematch Saturday, September 17 at 3PM at St. Scholastica. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior is hosting the Stinger Classic over the weekend, with one match featuring a cross-town rival in St. Scholastica. The Saints would pull out three close victories over the Yellowjackets (25-20, 29-27, 25-22) to take the match. UWS will take on Hamline at home on Wednesday, starting at 7 PM. CSS will host Carleton next Saturday at 1…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer’s Late Rally Helps End Match in Tie

St. Scholastica will head to Gustavus Adolphus on Tuesday, kick off is set for 4 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s soccer team hosted Nebraska Wesleyan for a non-conference match. The Prairie-Wolves scored two in the first half, and another early in the second to get ahead of CSS 3-1. The Saints fought back with two goals just two-minutes apart  in the second half to finish the match in a tie. St. Scholastica will head…

Coaches Corner: Scott Arntson

For this week's segment we hear from Esko's head football coach, Scott Arntson.

  ESKO, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at Esko, Scott Arntson. The Eskomos are coming off an undefeated regular season last year and a great start to the 2022 season with a dominating win over Denfeld in Week One. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Football Hungry for Postseason

Esko will host Mora Friday in their home opener, kick-off is set for 7 PM.  

ESKO, Minn- The Esko football team is rolling off a stellar season last year that carried them into state. The Eskomos fell short in the Class-AAA semi-final but got a taste of the success and are hungry for more. Last season, Esko finished 11-1 dropping only to Dassel-Cokato, the eventual Class-AAA state champions. Now with a new season underway, the…

CEC Boys Soccer Outlast Hermantown

The Lumberjacks will be back in action Monday on the road against Hibbing , while Hermantown hosts Superior, both kick-offs will be at 4:30 PM. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Lake Superior Conference has been in a three way tie for first, however, tonight game between Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Hermantown would be a deciding factor. The Lumberjacks got one early and were held to one until the half, but CEC came out firing in the second half when Jordan Aultman scored 43-minute mark to extend their lead to…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Team Earns First Victory

CSS will be back in action on Tuesday, September 6 on the road against UW-Eau Claire. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s soccer team got their first win of the season (2-1) on Sunday over Northland College. Keegan Chastey got the Saints on the board at the 30-minute mark, followed by an insurance goal at the 66-minute mark by Andres Gradilla. CSS will be back in action on Tuesday, September 6 on the road against UW-Eau…

UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Settles for Scoreless Draw

UWS will host UW-Stout Tuesday, September 4 beginning at 4 P.M.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team had their second regular season game Sunday at home against Hamline. A close battle that ended 0-0. UWS’ goal keeper Jenna Lang was able to keep Hamline out of the net.  The Pipers finished the game with five shots on goal, while the Yellowjackets had four. UWS will host UW-Stout Tuesday, September 4…

Denfeld Boys Soccer Settles for 0-0 Draw with Delano

Denfeld (3-1-1) will next play at Grand Rapids on September 8th.

DULUTH, Min.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team and Delano would battle for two overtime periods on Friday, but ultimately settle for the 0-0 draw. Camden Rask would lead the Hunters in net, picking up his 3rd shutout. Denfeld (3-1-1) will next play at Grand Rapids on September 8th. Categories: High School, Sports

Hawks Best Rebels in Season Opener

The Hawks will hit the road next Friday September 7 to take on Grand Rapids, while the Rebels take on International Falls away. 

WILLOW RIVER, Minn.- Minnesota prep football began Thursday night with a long-time rivalry between Moose Lake-Willow River and Hermantown. These teams are 4-4 in the match-ups since 2013, with Moose Lake-Willow River winning the last two. The Hawks weren’t going down without a fight to kick off this year. Hermantown wins its season opener 31-14. The Hawks will hit the…

Proctor Girls Soccer Outlasts Hermantown

The Hawks will be back in action next Tuesday, September 6 on the road against Princeton.  The Rails will also play Tuesday at home against Cloquet. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor and Hermantown girls soccer faced off in a conference match on Thursday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. The Rails got one early in the first half, then again in the first few minutes coming out of the half. That would be all Proctor needed to get the 2-1 win over Hermantown. The Hawks will be back in action…

Superior Volleyball Hoping for Bounce Back Year

Superior will host Northwestern in their home opener tonight at 7pm.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Volleyball team was built primarily of young talent last season, and with a young team comes some inexperience, which showed in their final record last year. But the bright side to a young team is the ability to grow together as a team, and that’s exactly where the focus is this season. The Spartans have emphasized…

Cloquet-Carlton’s Big Second Half Lifts them to Victory

Catch the Lumberjacks in action Tuesday against Esko at home at 7 PM.

  CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet-Carlton hosted North Branch in a non-conference match on Monday. The Lumberjacks scored early in the first half, but despite taking multiple shots on goal the score would stand going into the half. Different story, however, going into the second. Alexa Snesrud scores at the 53 minute mark after an assist by Macie Majerle. Just one minute…

Three Duluth Figure Skaters Win Gold

In all the Duluth Figure Skating Club won seven total medals in the competition. 

  BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club absolutely dominated the podium at states August 19-20, with three skaters bringing home the gold hardware. Duluth’s Harper Nelson earned gold in the state Pre-preliminary girls division. Isabella Bowman out of Esko placed gold in the Preliminary girls state championship and Superior’s Madeline Manion won with an almost perfect score of 90.50…

UMD Women’s Soccer Shut-Out by Northern Michigan

The Bulldogs next match will be September 2 on the road against St. Cloud State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s soccer falls to 1-1 on the season after dropping Saturday’s match 3-0 to Northern Michigan at Malosky Stadium. The Wildcats scored two in the first half and added another early in the second to earn the win. The Bulldogs next match will be September 2 on the road against St. Cloud State. Categories: College, Sports, University…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Marshall Girls Soccer Drops to Spectrum

Duluth Marshall will host Hermantown at home Tuesday, August 30. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls soccer team drops to 0-2 after a non-conference match against Spectrum at home Saturday. The Hilltoppers scored early with a goal by Mariah Hernesan, however the Sting comes out on top winning 4-2. Duluth Marshall will host Hermantown at home Tuesday, August 30. Categories: High School, Sports

Hermantown Football Sets Sights on Conference Play

Hermantown will open up with a non-conference game with Moose Lake-Willow River, Thursday September 1 on the road. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Northeast-Red conference is stacked with talent, where every match-up is anybody’s game. The Hermantown Hawks look to make some noise in this year’s conference standings. Last season, Hermantown finished 4-2 in conference play, dropping two close games to Cloquet and North Branch. This year, the Hawks are looking to get their redemption but are aware of the…