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Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth East, Cloquet, & Two Harbors All Secure Week 6 Wins

Friday marked Week 6 for prep football teams in Minnesota.

ESKO, Minn.- The Hermantown football team bounced back on Friday night, defeating Esko 31 to 6. Martin Sleen led the Hawks with 213 yards rushing and three rushing touchdowns. In Duluth, Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld renewed their rivalry. This year, bragging rights go to the Greyhounds as they come away with the 33-6 win. Cloquet is victorious for the…

C.J. Ham Listed as Questionable for Sunday’s Game Against the Browns

Ham has previously missed the first four games of the regular season while dealing with a knee injury.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth native and Vikings fullback C.J. Ham is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Ham has previously missed the first four games of the regular season while dealing with a knee injury. If he’s good to go, he’ll look to help out a depleted offensive line that’s without guard Donovan Jackson, centers Ryan…

Port Wing’s Megan Gustafson Looking to Add WNBA Champion to Resume

So far this postseason, the center has averaged three points per game on 46 percent shooting.

PORT WING, Wis.- It’s been quite the last 14 months for Port Wing native Megan Gustafson. In August of 2024, she suited up for Spain in the Summer Olympics. Then just two months ago, she released her first book. And now, she’s looking to add WNBA champion to her resume. Friday night, Gustafson and the Las Vegas Aces will host…

Prep Soccer: Cloquet/Carlton Girls Hand Esko 2nd Loss, Hermantown & Denfeld Boys Tie

The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team will enter section tournament play on a four-game winning streak.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team will enter section tournament play on a five-game winning streak. On Thursday night, the Lumberjacks were able to get the best of Esko, 3 to 1. It’s just the 2nd loss of the season for Esko. Both teams now turn their attention to their respective section tournaments. In boys action, Hermantown and Duluth…

Cloquet Volleyball Extends Win Streak to Three After Defeating Superior in Straight Sets

Cloquet will hit the road on Saturday, October 4th, to take on Braham. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team aimed to extend its win streak on Thursday night, hosting the Superior Spartans. The Lumberjacks defend their home court, defeating the Spartans in three sets. Cloquet will hit the road on Saturday, October 4th, to take on Braham. Game time is at 9 a.m. For the Spartans, their next game is on Tuesday, October…

Vikings Open Practice Window for Fullback & Duluth Native C.J. Ham

Ham, who has been dealing with a knee injury, has so far been a full participant all week at practice.

EAGAN, Minn.- Duluth native C.J. Ham is nearing a return to action. Earlier this week, Minnesota opened the practice window for the fullback. That means for the next 21 days he’ll be able to practice with the team and won’t count against the 53-man roster limit. Ham, who has been dealing with a knee injury, has so far been a…

UWS Goaltender Quinn Clark Earns UMAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors

The former Greyhound had 11 saves in contests against Northwestern and Minnesota Morris.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS goaltender Quinn Clark has earned UMAC Defensive Player of the Week honors for her efforts this past weekend. The former Greyhound had 11 saves in contests against Northwestern and Minnesota Morris. 10 of those saves happened in the bout against the Eagles. Clark is so far 3-3-2 in net this year for the Yellowjackets. She and the…

Northern Star: Jevon Williams

Williams leads the Saints with 503 rushing yards this season.

DULUTH, Minn.-St. Scholastica sophomore running back Jevon Williams is having quite the 2025 breakout campaign. In just three games this season, he’s already surpassed his rushing yards total from a year ago by 201 yards. “Just this whole off-season I’ve been really putting my focus towards just being a bigger part of this program, like really showing out for the…

Duluth East Boys Soccer Closes Out Regular Season with Shutout of Hermantown

Duluth East will enter section play with a 12-2-1 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys soccer ended the regular season portion of their schedule with a win. Playing Hermantown on Wednesday night, the Greyhounds came away with the 7 to 0 victory. They now turn their focus to section play, which is set to begin next week. As for Hermantown (8-4-3), they have one regular season game at Duluth…

Aiden Williams Back in the NFL as a Member of the Panthers’ Practice Squad

The Alaska native previously spent time with the Steelers in training camp and also was on their practice squad for a brief period.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back on a NFL roster. On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers signed Williams to their practice squad. The Alaska native previously spent time with the Steelers in training camp and also was on their practice squad for a brief period. Since he was released by Pittsburgh on September 3rd, Williams had a…

UMD Volleyball Aims to Keep Perfect Home Record Alive Against Mary & Minot

Since 2013, the Bulldogs are a perfect 28-0 combined against the Marauders and Beavers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team had to work the whole way through this past weekend as they went to five sets in both games against Wayne State and Augustana. In the first contest against the Wildcats, the Bulldogs were just four points away from the victory but Wayne rallied to hand UMD their first loss of the season. The…

UWS Volleyball Takes Bragging Rights Over CSS for 2nd Time in 2025

UWS was led by Makenna Hohbein, who had 11 kills in the victory.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The St. Scholastica and UW-Superior volleyball teams clashed for the 2nd time in 10 days on Tuesday. Like the previous matchup, the Yellowjackets once again came away with the victory, winning in straight sets. UWS was led by Makenna Hohbein, who had 11 kills in the victory. As for CSS, Ava Swangstue led the team with eight kills….

Duluth East Volleyball Captures 10th Win of Season at Superior

It's the Greyhounds third straight victory.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Duluth East volleyball team extended their win streak to three games on Tuesday, defeating Superior in straight sets. The Greyhounds are now 10-5 on the season and will next play in the Esko High School Tournament on Saturday. As for Superior, they are at Cloquet on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Football Not Looking Past Southwest Minnesota State in Week 6 Meeting

Saturday's contest will mark the 39th time that the Mustangs and the Bulldogs have clashed.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another weekend and another victory for the UMD football team as they were able to get the best of MSU-Moorhead, 28 to 14 this past Saturday. The Bulldogs had success in all three phases of the game. Quarterback Kyle Walljasper took over in the 3rd and 4th quarter with two total touchdowns, including the go-ahead one. The UMD…

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier prepares to take a free throw during the first half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs against the Golden State Valkyries, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP) – Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering assessment of the WNBA and its commissioner on Tuesday as she sat in front…

Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history, $136 million over 8 years

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) fights for the puck against Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. Vegas won 4-3 in overtime. (AP) – The Minnesota Wild signed star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year,…

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run off Seattle Mariners pitcher Caleb Ferguson during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Seattle. NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax…

Prep Soccer: Superior Boys Claim Conference Title, Duluth East Boys & Duluth Denfeld Girls Pick Up Home Wins

The Spartans next game is on Tuesday, September 30th, against Eau Claire North. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, the Superior boys soccer team hosted the Proctor Rails with the Lake Superior Conference title on the line. The Spartans scored three goals in the first six minutes of the game to help secure a 5 to 1 win of the Rails. Superior claims their first conference title in 24 seasons. The Spartans next game is…

CSS Kicker Jacob Andrews Named MIAC Special Teams Player of the Week

Andrews and the Saints will hit the road to take on Concordia College on Saturday, October 4th.

DULUTH, Minn.- In college football news, CSS kicker Jacob Andrews has been named MIAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. Andrews went 3/4 on field goals and hit the game-winning field goal in double overtime to secure the 37 to 34 win over Macalester on Saturday. The Saints will hit the road to take on Concordia College on Saturday,…

UMD Football Jumps to 13th in AFCA National Poll After Homecoming Win

The Bulldogs are back at home on Saturday, October 4th, against Southwest Minnesota State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team moved up three spots in the AFCA national poll on Monday after their homecoming victory over MSU-Moorhead. The Dogs jumped to 13th in the poll, which is the programs highest ranking in the AFCA since the 2021 season. In the 28 to 14 win, UMD’s kicker Drew Henson made two field goals, including one…

UMD Women’s Hockey Moves Up to 5th in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after picking up the sweep against Syracuse to improve to 4-0.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team moved up in the latest USCHO poll after their trip out east this past weekend. The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after picking up the sweep against Syracuse to improve to 4-0. In their series against the Orange, goaltender Eve Gascon posted two shutouts and 46 saves. With her performance, Gascon…

Twins Fire Manager Rocco Baldelli After 70-92 Season

The Twins finished with the fourth-worst record in the major leagues and their worst mark since 2016.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli talks to one of his players before the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles after a second straight disappointing season….

Micah Parsons’ Hyped Return to Dallas Ends with Cowboys and Packers in 40-40 Tie

Prescott and Jordan Love had three touchdown passes apiece in regulation.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott both said winning was the only thing that mattered in the Green Bay pass rusher’s hyped return to Dallas to face the Cowboys and their franchise quarterback. Turns out neither star got what he wanted Sunday night. Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Parsons’ only sack played…

Mercury Overcome 13-Point Deficit in 4th Quarter, Beat Lynx 86-81 to Advance to WNBA Finals

McBride led Minnesota with 31 points on 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range.

PHOENIX (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 23 points, DeWanna Bonner made two late 3-pointers and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the short-handed Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4 on Sunday to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021. Phoenix will face the Indiana-Las Vegas winner. Indiana forced a Game 5 earlier…

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny performs during the final concert of his summer residency in his homeland at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime…

Steelers Hold on for 24-21 Win Over Vikings in NFL’s First Regular-Season Game in Ireland

Rodgers was 18 for 22 for 200 yards and the touchdown to Metcalf, who had five catches for 126 yards.

DUBLIN (AP) — Even though he’s relatively new to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers fully understands the Rooney family’s connections to the Emerald Isle. They didn’t want to disappoint Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. Kenneth Gainwell did his part by running for 99 yards and two touchdowns in the 24-21 victory at Croke Park,…

CSS Football Walks Off Macalester in Double Overtime for First Conference Win

In double overtime, Jacob Andrews is the hero for the Saints, nailing a 35-yard field goal to walk off the Scots 37 to 34. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team hosted Macalester on Saturday afternoon. The Saints and the Scots battled it out all game, ending regulation tied 34-34. In double overtime, Jacob Andrews is the hero for the Saints, nailing a 35-yard field goal to walk off the Scots 37 to 34. CSS will hit the road next week to take on Concordia…

#16 UMD Football Celebrates Homecoming with 28-14 Win Over MSU-Moorhead

UMD is right back at Malosky Stadium on Saturday, October 4th, against Southwest Minnesota State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team tried to remain perfect on Saturday, welcoming in MSU-Moorhead for their homecoming game. After the Dragons went down on their opening drive and took a 7-0 lead, UMD’s defense provided a spark for the team. Brock Unger intercepted Jack Strand and returned it for an 82-yard pick-six to tie the game up 7-7. The…

Prep Football: Rapids Hands Hermantown First Loss, Northwestern Goes to 6-0, East & Superior Fall

In a battle of 7AAAA heavyweights, Grand Rapids reigned supreme over Hermantown on Friday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a battle of 7AAAA heavyweights, Grand Rapids reigned supreme over Hermantown on Friday night. The Thunderhawks handed the Hawks their first loss of the season, 34 to 20. In other Minnesota action, Duluth East played unbeaten North Branch tough. But, they fall to the Vikings, 22 to 12. Over in Wisconsin, Northwestern is now 6-0 on the…

Minnesota Monsters Re-Sign ArenaMania II MVP Ja’Vonte Johnson for Third Season

Quarterback Ja'Vonte Johnson passed for 32 touchdown last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have re-signed star quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson for a third season. In the Monsters’ quest for back-to-back championships, Johnson had a spectacular year, throwing for 1,631 yards and 32 passing touchdowns. He also averaged 181.2 yards per game. In the ArenaMania II championship game, Johnson led the team to a 56 to 27 win over the…

UW-Superior Breaking Ground on New Track & Field Throwing Facility

The school plans on the facility being ready by May.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to build. On Thursday, the school announced that they will be building a new throwing facility. It will be located behind Ross-Hawkes Hall, on the site of the former baseball field. UWS, who’s set to host the 2026 UMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, will be able to support events such as the hammer throw, discus,…

Ready for the O’Griddy? Justin Jefferson wants to put on a show in Ireland

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) speaks during a press conference ahead of their match against Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. DUBLIN (AP) — Justin Jefferson has something special planned for Dublin when the Vikings face the Steelers at Croke Park. It’s the first time Ireland is hosting a regular-season NFL game, so the Minnesota wide…

Esko Football Handles Proctor in Thursday Night Matchup

Esko earns road win 54-0 over the Rails.

PROCTOR, Minn.- A rare Thursday night football match up took place at Egerdahl field as Proctor hosted Esko. Esko handles business on the road, defeating the Rails 54-0, to pick up their fourth consecutive win. Esko (4-1) is back at home on Friday, October 3rd, against Hermantown. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. For the Rails, their next game is on…

Cloquet/Carlton Girls Soccer Blanks Duluth Marshall 1-0 Thanks to Late Goal From Sell

After a scoreless first half, the Lumberjacks found the back of the net late to secure a 1-0 win over the Hilltoppers. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team traveled to Duluth to take on Marshall on Thursday. After a scoreless first half, the Lumberjacks found the back of the net late to secure a 1-0 win over the Hilltoppers. Scoring the lone goal for the Lumberjacks was senior forward BrookeLynn Sell. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Saturday, September 27th,…

Northern Star: Colleen Claude

Claude is on the verge of 200 assists for the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In volleyball, the saying goes bump, set, spike. And it seems that the crowd tends to remember the spike the most. However, none of that happens without a perfect set. For UWS, Colleen Claude is a player who can set up plays for her team. Over the years, the senior setter has learned exactly what ball her teammates…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Takes Bragging Rights Over CSS for 10th Straight Time

The Yellowjackets had five different goal-scorers in the contest.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was able to get the best of their border battle rivals, St. Scholastica on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets blanked the Saints 5 to 0 to earn their 10th straight win against them. UWS (5-3) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. As for CSS (0-6-3), they will host St. Olaf on Saturday. Categories:…

Former Duluth Marshall Goaltender Kaenan Smith Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Smith last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another local product will join the UMD men’s hockey team in the coming years. Former Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday evening. He last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, he went 10-8-1 and had a saves percentage of .934. Smith is currently…

Harbor Monsters Rebranding as Minnesota Monsters, Joining AF1

The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they'll enter year three.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they’ll enter year three. No longer are they a member of the Arena League but they also have a slight name change. Wednesday, the team confirmed with Fox 21 that they will be joining the Arena Football One League and will now be called the Minnesota Monsters. Arena Football…

UMD Volleyball Improves to 10-0 on Season with Straight-Set Victory Over Bemidji State

The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday, defeating Bemidji State in straight sets. The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory. UMD (10-0) will next play at Wayne State on Friday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Duluth East Volleyball Rallies to Hand Greenway 4th Loss

The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Greenway in four sets. Harlow Hartwick led East with 14 kills in the victory. The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday. As for Greenway (13-4), they’ll host Mesabi East on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Mercury Snap Back from 20-Point Deficit to Beat Lynx 89-83 in OT and Even WNBA Semifinal Series

The Mercury, who played their fourth game in seven days, will host Game 3 of the best-of-five series on Friday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury erase a 20-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime on Tuesday night, tying the WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece. Sami Whitcomb’s 3-pointer from the wing with…

UMD Football Seeks Redemption Against MSU-Moorhead

UMD is 18-1 against MSU-Moorhead since the 2002 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was in a contest against Minnesota State-Moorhead last September that the UMD football team adopted their motto for this season. The Bulldogs lost on a last second touchdown to the Dragons so the one play at a time method was born. So far, that’s resulted in a perfect 4-0 record, including last week’s 34 to 17 victory…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Play in Northern Ireland in 2026

The UMD men are the 2nd NCHC team to be invited to play in Belfast.

DULUTH, Minn.- In January, the UMD women’s hockey team will travel to Ireland to play in the Friendship Four. Ten months later, the UMD men’s squad will also play a regular season contest in Belfast. Announced Tuesday, the Bulldog men were one of four teams selected to play in the Friendship Four series. They’ll join UConn, Providence, and Colgate during…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #16 in Latest AVCA Poll

UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continues to move up in the AVCA Poll. On Monday, the Bulldogs jumped from the 24th spot to number 16. UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The Bulldogs will look to go to 10-0 on the year Tuesday evening…

Proctor Volleyball Picks up Road win Over Two Harbors to improve to 10-7

Proctor is back in action on Tuesday, September 30th, against Esko. 

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team made the trip up the North Shore, taking on Two Harbors on Monday. The Rails earn the road win, defeating the Agates in four sets. Proctor is back in action on Tuesday, September 30th, against Esko. First set is at 7 p.m. For Two Harbors, they will hit the road on Thursday, September…

UWS Volleyball Opens up Conference Play with Rematch of UMAC Championship Game

First set between Northwestern and UWS is on Friday, September 26th, at 7 p.m.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team wrapped up their annual Stinger Classic tournament over the weekend. Now the Yellowjackets open up UMAC conference play. On Friday the 10-and-6 Yellowjackets hit the road to take on Northwestern in their first conference game of the year. A season ago, the Eagles and the Yellowjackets met in the UMAC championship game. Where Northwestern…

Former UMD Forward Dominic James Signs with Tampa Bay Lightning

James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD forward Dominic James has put pen to paper on an NHL contract over the weekend. James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The forward last skated for the Bulldogs in the 2024-2025 season. In his final season with the Bulldogs, James appeared in 35 games and tallied 14 goals and 16 assists. Categories:…