Two Spartans With More in Common Than Their Jerseys
Gunnar Gronski and Gunner Johnson are both helping Superior to a successful season.
Gunnar Gronski and Gunner Johnson are both helping Superior to a successful season.
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Grandma’s Minnesota Mile Winners
Four separate races were held on Sunday in downtown Duluth
A total of 514 people registered for the Grandma’s Minnesota Mile event which featured four separate divisions — Minnesota Mile (Elite), Duluth Mile (Semi-Elite), All City Mile (Recreational) and the Verizon Kids Mile.
Ekstrom Goes Above and Beyond for Military Families
Superior National Head Pro Played More than 100 Holes
Heath Ekstrom, Head Professional at Superior National Golf Course wanted to play 100 holes of golf Sunday. He played 122.
Jacob Wetterling Honored by Minnesota Gophers
Saturday's game will be filled with the number 11
The University of Minnesota’s athletic department announced Thursday that they will honor Jacob Wetterling and grant the request of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and the Wetterling family by using the Number 11 in multiple ways on Saturday.
Elite Field Announced for Minnesota Mile
A premier class of one-mile runners is assembled for Sunday’s Minnesota Mile in downtown Duluth.
Minnesota Twins Honoring Jacob Wetterling
Twins will have a Number 11 jersey patch
The Minnesota Twins will honor the family of Jacob Wetterling with red jerseys and a No. 11 patch on their uniforms, on Friday night when they play Cleveland.
Bulldogs Look to Bounce Back from Blown Lead
UMD Football Dropped to No. 23 in AFCA Poll After Loss to SMSU
The University of Minnesota Duluth dropped from 19th to 23rd in the American Football Coaches Association Division II rankings after the Bulldogs dropped their season opener at Southwest Minnesota State.
Millen, Gordon Join Gophers Staff
U. of Minnesota Alumni Return to their Alma Mater
Who says you can’t go back to school? Tuesday, the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey program announced former U of M players Corey Millen and Ben Gordon joined the coaching staff.
Superior’s Goldberg Picks UMD
Softball Star Pitched Way into Record Books as a Junior
Superior’s Brandie Goldberg. one of the Northland’s best at softball made her college choice, and she’ll continue her career close to home.
CJ Ham Joins Vikings’ Practice Squad
Denfeld Native Stays With Team
Former Denfeld Hunter CJ Ham joined the Vikings practice squad today.
Minnesota Vikings’ Teddy Bridgewater Suffers Major Knee Injury
Practice, Tuesday, was cut short when the QB injured knee
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has suffered a significant knee injury during practice on Tuesday. ESPN reports that Bridgewater dropped back to pass during the drill, and when he planted his foot on the field, he immediately went down.
Repair Stations Offer Riders Advice and On-Site Tools
Bike Fix Stations Spread Through Healthy Duluth
It’s been nearly two years now since Continental Bike and Sustainable Duluth received a Park Fund Grant from the City of Duluth to add repair stations for riders.
Bulldogs Wrap Camp with Scrimmage
UMD Combines Football with Welcome Week for 3rd Straight Year
As the University of Minnesota Duluth welcomed freshmen to campus everyone got involved. Including the football team.
Esko Volleyball Bolstered by Wagemaker Return
Senior Missed Entire Junior Year with Torn ACL
This is a big week for prep sports in Minnesota, and school isn’t even in session yet.
Eskomos Adjust to New Coach
Scott Arnston Takes Over for Longtime Coach Bill Hudspith
High school football practices are underway across the Northland.
UMD Volleyball Opens Practice
Bulldogs Coming Off Season Without NCAA Trip
Offseason became preseason Monday as prep teams across Minnesota reported for the first day of fall sports practices.
Superior Breaks Ground On Final Phase of Complex
NBC Spartan Sports Complex kicked-off the construction of new tennis courts and a softball diamond.
NBC Spartan Sports Complex kicked-off the construction of new tennis courts and a softball diamond.
Huskies Break Attendance Record
52,432 Fans Have Come to Wade Stadium this Summer
The Duluth Huskies won’t make the Northwoods League playoffs this season, but 2016 has been a banner year at the box office.
Spartans Battle Heat Early in Training Camp
First Practices Of Season Have Been in High Temperatures, Humidity
Wisconsin High school Football practice isn’t quite in full swing. That comes next week, when pads start popping.
Grand Rapids High School Unveils New Logos
School to Unite its Athletic Department with One Logo
There’s a new look at Grand Rapids High School.
Sertich Still Skating at 95
Duluth Man Holds Guinness Record as World's Oldest Hockey Player
Spotting Mark Sertich on the ice is easy, thanks to his trademark handlebar mustache. The 95 year old Sertich skates three days a week at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center, and he’s easily the oldest on the ice. Not just in Duluth either, as the Guinness Book of Records lists Sertich as the World’s Oldest Hockey Player.
Local Businesses Team Up for Injured Player
218 Hockey and Play it Again Sports Raising Money for Andrew Kerr
The Duluth East hockey community, as well as others across the Northland have rallied together to help out with former East Greyhound Andrew Kerr’s medical bills.
NHL Players Donate Items to Camp Auction
Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Auction Benefits Harrington Fund
Superior natives Brett Olson and Mike Sislo are back in their hometown this week, hosting the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp at Superior’s ice arena. But there’s more than a camp this week.
Future Bulldogs Among 2017 NHL Draft Prospects
Quartet of UMD Commits on NHL Watch List
While the 2016 National Hockey League Draft was barely a month ago, teams always look to the future, including 2017 draft eligibles.
Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Opens
Camp Run By Superior Natives Gives Kids a Chance to Learn From Pros
The 2nd annual Twin Ports Pro Development Camp started Monday in at the Superior Ice Hockey Association rink. The TPDC is the only local hockey camp where kids can learn from current pros, who also happen to be from the Twin Ports.
Sislo Excited to Join Colorado Organization
Superior Native Joined Avalanche After Five Seasons with New Jersey
Superior native Mike Sislo signed a one year, two–way contract with the Colorado Avalanche July 1st, the first day of the National Hockey League’s free agent signing period.
Koepke Commits to UMD
Hermantown Product is Latest Hawk to Commit to Bulldogs
Cole Koepke, captain of Hermantown’s state championship hockey team has committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Saints Comfortable Heading to La Crosse Regional
CSS Enters Program's 12th Consecutive NCAA Tournament with Momentum
Fair to say that the College of St. Scholastica runs Upper Midwest Athletic Conference baseball.
Northeast Range, Ely Gather to Honor Mathson
Former BEST Baseball Star Died in 2015
The BEST (Babbitt-Emabarrass/Soudan-Tower) Beavers returned to the baseball diamond, albeit for only one day. Recently, Northeast Range and Ely wore BEST throwback jerseys in tribute to fomer BEST star Josh Mathson. who died in a car accident in Texas, April 4th, 2015.
Shimmell Ready to Shine at Black Bear
Top American Cruiserweight to Face Murat Gassiev in Televised Bout
Black Bear Casino and Premier Boxing Champions team up Tuesday to host a live television event, headlined by top American cruiserweight Jordan Shimmell.
Langenbrunner Leads the Lumberjacks
Cloquet's captain leads the team in stats and on the field.
Cloquet’s captain leads the team in stats and on the field.
Millen Proud Despite Wilderness Elimination
Defending NAHL Champions Were Eliminated in the 2nd Round
There won’t be a repeat champion in the North American Hockey League. That’s because the defending Robertson Cup champs, the Minnesota Wilderness were eliminated Sunday by the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in Game 5 of the Midwest Division final.
Duluth Native Ham Signs with Vikings
Former Augustana RB Impressed During Team's Rookie Camp
Against all odds, Duluth native C.J. Ham’s dream of playing of in the National Football League is still very much alive after the Denfeld High School graduate signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings Monday.
Softball Brings Thomas Out of Her Shell
Breanna Thomas gets confident and comfortable on the field.
Hermantown junior Breanna Thomas uses softball to overcome shyness.
Sister Lisa Maurer, Holding the Saints Football Team to a High Standard
Maurer is going in to her third season as the CSS kickers and punters coach.
A woman football coach turns head, but there is much more to St. Scholastica’s kickers and punters coach than her gender.
Travel To North Carolina Banned By Minnesota Universities
UMD Athletics Feel Effects of Athletic Ban
UMD baseball team may miss out on an opportunity for the post season this year
Wilderness Duo Taken Early on Day 2 of USHL Draft
Phase 2 is for Players Born Before 2000
Both days of the United States Hockey League Draft are about the future. But while Phase 1 lets teams look a couple years down the road, Phase 2 is for the more immediate future.
UMD Ready for NCAA Softball Despite Inexperience
Bulldogs Have Not Been to National Tournament Since 2012
The University of Minnesota Duluth is back in the Division II NCAA Softball Tournament for the first time since 2012. If you do the math, you’ll realize none of the current Bulldogs could have been part of that team, including head coach Jen Walter.
Grand Rapids Duo Picked in 1st Round of USHL Draft
Thunderhawks Gavin Hain, Blake McLaughlin Go 1st, 6th Overall
Most high school hockey standouts spend a year or two in junior before heading off to Division I college hockey debuts.The United States Hockey League is the top juinor circuit in the country. That league held the Phase I of its annual draft for players born in the year 2000.
UMD Softball Invited to NCAA Tournament
Bulldogs to Face Missouri Western State Thursday
UMD Softball didn’t win a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Tournament title in Jen Walter’s first season as head coach. However, there’s still a bigger prize to play for.
Duluth Native Ham Offered Tryout by Vikings
Denfeld Grad was Standout Running Back at Augustana
Duluth native C.J. Ham got a taste of the NCAA Division II football playoffs last fall as the senior helped Augustana to the school’s first post season berth since 2010.
Cunningham is Having a Smooth Transition to College Baseball
Ryan Cunningham is a Virginia High School alumni and now attends UMD
Ryan Cunningham is a freshman pitcher at UMD.
Marshall’s Burt Blazes in to Hamline Elite Meet
Sophomore Sprinter Among the Fastest in Minnesota
Merely calling Marshall School sophomore Jack Burt ‘fast’ would be an understatement.
UMD Softball Lands Six on All-NSIC Team
Bulldogs Ashley Lewis and Natalie Wright Earn 1st Team Honors
University of Minnesota Duluth Softball had a fantastic first season under head coach Jen Walter. The Bulldogs went 21–7, finishing second in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and are in position to make the NCAA Tournament.
Wilderness Confident Headed to Fairbanks
Defending Robertson Cup Champs Start 2nd Round on Road
With May approaching, there’s only one hockey team the Northland is still watching. The Minnesota Wilderness are on to the 2nd Round of the North American Hockey League’s Robertson Cup Playoffs.
Hendrickson Wins Golden Gloves Title
Duluth Boxer Won Heavyweight Division, Prepares for Nationals
Duluth has a brand new Upper Midwest Golden Gloves boxing champion.
Reinkall Fills Many Roles For Spartans
Justin Reinkall pitches for Superior and is their number three hitter.
“Justin’s not just a pitcher for us, he’s also our number three hitter. Hes got great bat speed, he runs the bases well so he helps us in all areas of our game,” said Don Dembroski, Superior baseball coach.
Grand Rapids’ Adams Commits to Air Force
Senior Becomes 5th Thunderhawk to Commit to Division I School
Grand Rapids senior Alex Adams has committed to play college hockey at the Air Force Academy.
Tom Brady’s Suspension Reinstated
A Federal Appeals Court has ruled that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady must serve a four-game “deflategate” suspension imposed by the NFL, overturning a lower judge and siding with the league in a battle with the players union.
Wilderness Ready to Defend Home Ice
Cloquet-Based Team Tied 1-1 in NAHL 1st Round Series with Janesville
Like Thieves in the Temple, the Minnesota Wilderness stole a game in Janesville and open up a the second weekend of the North American Hockey League playoffs tied 1-1 in the Best-of-5 series.
