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Greg
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Huskies GM Greg Culver Talks Summer at the Ball Park

The Huskies will have plenty planned for fans in attendance this summer with promotion calendars on their socials.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Opening Day at Wade Stadium on Friday evening was something to celebrate. The Huskies were also celebrating 20 seasons as a baseball club with lots of fun planned at the ballpark this summer. “The history of Wade Stadium, baseball since 1941 in this ballpark and experiencing that, in itself is a draw,” says Huskies general manager Greg Culver,…

Top Play
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Top Plays of the Week: 6/2

This weeks' top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball. Her two home runs lifted the Spartans past D.C. Everest in sectional play. #2- Esko baseball’s Isaak Sertich. #3- Duluth Marshall baseball’s Charlie Hayden. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Golf
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Cloquet Boys & Rock Ridge Girls Golf Heading to State Tournament

The Class AA state tournament begins June 13th at Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
Neil Vierzba,

BIWABIK, Minn.- Two local golf teams are heading to state after securing the Section 7AA titles Thursday at Giants Ridge. The Rock Ridge girls would claim the top honor with a team score of 779. On the boys side, Cloquet took first with a 607. As for individual standouts, Cloquet’s Karson Young would win the boys title with a score…

Cale Haugen
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Esko Senior Cale Haugen Named MN Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

Haugen is the first player from Esko to win the award.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Gatorade announced on Friday that Esko’s Cale Haugen is the 2022-2023 Gatorade Minnesota Baseball Player of the Year. He’s the first player from Esko to win the award. Before the section tournament, Haugen posted a 5-0 record with a 0.22 ERA through 20 games. He can also hit too, as Haugen had a .571 batting average with six…

Cc Sather
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Sather

For this week's segment we hear from Superior softball head coach Mike Sather.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with the head softball coach at Superior high school, Mike Sather. The Spartans wrap up a 22-0 regular season and are headed into sectionals beginning Tuesday at home against DC Everest. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Peterson
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Cailee Peterson to Compete in 1500M Finals at NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships

Peterson becomes the 3rd Bulldog in program history to compete in the 1500 meter final at the national championship.
Neil Vierzba,

PUEBLO, Colorado.- UMD’s Cailee Peterson has competed on the national stage for plenty of events this year. Back in the fall, she and the rest of the UMD women’s cross country team placed 20th in the National Championship. A few months later, she was runner-up in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Now, Peterson will get the chance to…

Top Play
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Top Play of the Week: 5/26

This week's Top Play goes to Carlton-Wrenshall pitcher Abby Mitchell.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- This week’s top play of the week goes to Carlton Wrenshall’s Abby Mitchell, who tossed two consecutive no-hitters on Thursday helping her team advance to section semi finals. The junior fanned 35 batters, with no runs scored through 14 innings of work. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Ganyo
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

MIB Senior Guard Sage Ganyo Commits to Play College Hoops at Bemidji State

Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship.
Neil Vierzba,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Mountain Iron-Buhl guard Sage Ganyo won’t have to travel too far for her next team. Earlier this week, Ganyo signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Bemidji State. Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship. Ganyo and…

Prc Esko Sb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Proctor Walks it Off in Extras, Esko Wins Regular Season Finale

Sami Shelton knocked the game winning fielder's choice, but also accounted for six RBIs for the Rails. 
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team improved to 16-4 on Friday afternoon at home, walking it off against Rush City in extra innings to win 7-6. Sami Shelton knocked the game winning fielder’s choice, but also accounted for six RBIs for the Rails. Next up, Proctor will head into section playoffs set to begin May 23. Brackets have not yet…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Brett Olson

Olson's camp is set to begin on July 31st at Wessman Arena in Superior.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For this weeks’ Coaches Corner we caught up with Head Instructor/Owner of the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp, Brett Olson. The camp is set to begin on July 31st at Wessman Arena in Superior. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Play Of The Week
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Top Plays of the Week: 5/19

This weeks' top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- This weeks’ top play comes from the Proctor softball duo of Sydney Adamski and Sophie Parendo. Coming in 2nd was South Ridge baseball player Austin Josephson. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Ojile
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ojile Talks 1st Week with Vikings & Learning From C.J. Ham

The Vikings and Ojile will begin team organized activities on May 22nd.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- On Monday, former UMD Tight End Zach Ojile received the phone call that any football player dreams about. The call to the NFL, as he officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Ojile was one of two players to be added to the 90 man roster after last weekend’s Vikings rookie camp. He’ll also be making a slight position…

Uws Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Softball Sees Season End in NCAA Tournament Regionals

UW-Superior finishes the year with an overall record of 31-13.
Neil Vierzba,

OSHKOSH, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team were unable to hold off Luther on Friday, as the Norse eliminated the Yellowjackets from the NCAA Tournament, 8 to 2. UWS would tie the game at two in the bottom of 5th after a sacrifice fly by Mykenzie Leccia. After that though, it was all Luther as they put up six unanswered runs….

Wilderness
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Wisconsin Windigo

Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness picked up a crucial game three win on Friday, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo 5 to 1. Isak Posch would stop 29 out of the 30 shots he saw to lead Minnesota defensively. Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Umdsoftball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Sees Season Come to End in NCAA Central Regions

The Bulldogs finish the year with an overall record of 40-13.
Neil Vierzba,

JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team was unable to hold off elimination on Friday at the NCAA Tournament, as they fell 4 to 3 to Rogers State. The Bulldogs were led by Elle Potts, who went two for three with one run batted in. UMD faced a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 7th and they were unable to…

Uws Golf
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Men’s Golf Prepares to Tee-off in the NCAA Regional Tournament

The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Ken. May 16-19.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s golf team has raised the UMAC trophy in four out of the past six season. UWS pulled off an impressive comeback in the conference tournament back in October and are now gearing up to tee off for a chance at a National Championship. The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace…

Htown
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown Baseball Stays Perfect with Victory over Cloquet

The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team picked up their sixth win on the season (6-0) after defeating Cloquet 10-0 on Friday. The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference. Next up, Hermantown will hit the road to take on Rock Ridge on Monday at 4:30 PM….

Umd Baseball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Baseball Forces Rubber Match with UMary in Last Series of Season

The series finale will start at noon on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

BISMARCK, ND.- The UMD baseball team will be wrapping up their season this weekend in Bismarck. The Bulldogs played two against the Marauders on Friday and would end up splitting. In game one, UMD would see a 5 to 1 lead slip away as UMary rallied for the 6 to 5 victory. Following that game, the Bulldogs would erupt for…

Cc Css
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Rilee Dawson

In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team, Rilee Dawson.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica softball team, Rilee Dawson. St. Scholastica is in their 2nd full year of being in the MIAC conference. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Top Plays
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Top Plays 4/28/23

This week's Top Play goes to Grand Rapids Baseball's Caleb Gunderson
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s Top Plays go to: #3- Grand Rapids Baseball’s Kyler Miller #2- Cloquet Softball’s Roena Diver, hit for the cycle with 6 RBIs. #1- Grand Rapids Baseball’s Caleb Gunderson Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Top Play
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Top Play of the Week: 4/21

This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to St. Scholastica baseball player Ryan Garlick. Garlick made two spectacular diving catches in Scholastica’s contest against Gustavus on Tuesday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Game 1
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Wilderness Take Game One Win From Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1

Reid Daavettila would net the eventual go-ahead goal in the 2nd period.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness started off the postseason with a win on Friday, defeating Kenai River 3-1 to take a one game series lead in their best of five game series. Reid Daavettila would net the eventual go-ahead goal in the 2nd period. Gunnar Thoreson and Kevin Marx Noren would have the other goals in the contest. Game two…

Bsb
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Hibbing & Cloquet Grab Wins on the Diamond

Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games.
Neil Vierzba, Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep baseball season is officially underway in the Northland. Wade Stadium was the place to be on Friday as it hosted multiple prep baseball games. Early in the day, Hibbing would defeat South Ridge 9 to 7. The Bluejackets (1-0) will next play at Hermantown on Tuesday. As for the Panthers (0-1) they will look to bounce…

Wolfpack Lax
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Duluth Wolfpack Girls Open Season with 14 to 9 Victory Over Big Lake

The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team opened the year with a win on Friday, defeating Big Lake 14 to 9 at home. The Wolfpack (1-0) will next be in action on April 21st when they play at Southwest Christian. Game time is at 5:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Umd Softball
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Knocks Off Winona State in Home-Opening Doubleheader

The Bulldogs (27-8) will next be in action on Saturday when they take on Upper Iowa in a doubleheader. First pitch of game one is set for noon.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD softball team improved to 27-8 on the season on Friday after sweeping Winona State at home. In game one, UMD erupted for ten runs to take down the Warriors 10 to nothing. Nicole Schmitt would hit a grand slam to in the 1st inning to help lead UMD. Then in game two, it would take extras…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: CeeJay Schaffner

In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS men's and women's tennis teams, CeeJay Schaffner.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS men’s and women’s tennis teams, CeeJay Schaffner. The Yellowjacket men’s team is off to a 16-2 start this season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Salvage Split with Windigo in Final Regular Season Home Series

Kevin Marx Noren, Oliver Stumpel, and Sawyer Scholl would all score for the Wilderness in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness bounced back on Friday, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo 3 to 2 at home. Kevin Marx Noren, Oliver Stumpel, and Sawyer Scholl would all score for the Wilderness in the contest. Next up, Minnesota will travel to Chippewa Falls to face the Steel in their final regular season series. Puck drop for game one is set…

Hughes
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Gabbie Hughes Wins 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Hughes is the first-ever Bulldog to win the humanitarian award.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a day to remember for UMD graduate forward Gabbie Hughes on Friday. Hughes won the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award for her involvement with Sophie’s Squad. Sophie’s Squad is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of athletes from the youth level to college. Just this past season, the Bulldogs hosted a hockey hits back…

Mbb Recap
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UMD Men’s Basketball Recaps Historic Season

Fox 21's Cam Derr caught up with fifth year senior Drew Blair and junior Joshua Brown for a shoot-around recap of the season. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- A great year to be a Bulldogs basketball fan. The women’s team is gearing up to play in the NCAA DII National Championship on Saturday. While, the the men’s team, had a historical season of their own. The Bulldogs became the first in program history to not only win an NCAA Tournament game, but also advance to the…

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: TJ Oakes

The Yellowjackets are so far 4-6 in Oakes' 2nd season at the helm.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UWS baseball team, TJ Oakes. The Yellowjackets are so far 4-6 in Oakes’ 2nd season at the helm. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wilderness Snags Series Opener with Jets

The Wilderness will look for the sweep over the Jets, Saturday for a 7:15 PM puck drop.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness took Game One, Friday night from Northwoods Credit Union Arena, with a 3-1 win over the Janesville Jets. The Wilderness will look for the sweep over the Jets, Saturday for a 7:15 PM puck drop. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Umd Questions
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Getting to Know the UMD Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams

In this special segment, Fox 21's Cam Derr introduces you to the men's and women's basketball teams ahead of their Elite Eight appearance.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- In honor of both men’s and women’s basketball teams at UMD heading to the Elite Eight, we’ll take you to practice where you get to know the Bulldogs off the court. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Cherry Champs
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Boys Basketball: Cherry Holds Onto Section 7A Crown with Win Over Deer River

Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team repeated as Section 7A champions on Friday, defeating Deer River 85 to 61 in the title game. Noah Sundquist would lead the Tigers with 24 points. Just behind him was Isaac Asuma with 22 on the night. “These guys just work. They’re so relentless with everything they do. Every practice these guys come…

Frozen Four
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

#1 Ohio State & Wisconsin to Clash in Frozen Four National Championship Game

Puck drop of the title game is set for 3 PM on Sunday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The championship game is now set for the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. In the first game on Friday, top seeded Ohio State would shut out #5 Northeastern three to nothing to gain the first spot. Amanda Thiele would stop all 16 shots she saw in net to lead the Buckeyes. Then in the night cap, it would take…

Ice Skating
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Duluth Figure Skating Club Holds ‘Learn to Skate’ Classes for Adults

Fox 21's Cam Derr gives the Duluth Figure Skating's 'Learn to Skate' for adults class a try.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club holds ice skating classes for adults twice a week through their ‘Learn to Skate’ program. Fox 21’s Cam Derr laces up the skates and gives the class a try. For more information, or to sign up click here.  Categories: Community, Friday Night Frenzy, News – Latest News, Sports

Coaches Corner
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Coaches Corner: Justin Wieck

Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD men’s basketball team, Justin Wieck. Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Hermantown Bbb
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Boys Basketball: Hermantown to Meet Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Title Game

On Friday, Hermantown defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor.
Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is one step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. On Friday, they defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor. The Hawks will next play Duluth Denfeld in the title game. The Hunters took down North Branch 63 to 59 in…

Hockey Hair
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Playoff Hockey Hair: A Minnesota Phenomena

Hermantown and Duluth East put their best flow forward for the postseason.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Come prep boys hockey playoffs, teams not only want to be playing their best but looking their best too. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Section 7A/7AA finalists Hermantown and Duluth East to explore the Minnesota phenomena that is Playoff Hockey Hair. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play Of The Week
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Top Play of the Week: 3/3

This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team. Evjen and the Hawks are preparing for their fourth straight tournament appearance. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Prep Basketball: Cloquet Girls Earn Spot in 7AAA Title Game, Superior Boys Onto Regional Final

Cloquet will next face Grand Rapids on March 9th. As for Superior, they'll host Oshkosh West on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team secured a spot in the Section 7AAA title game on Friday, defeating Hermantown 71 to 46 in the semifinals. The Lumberjacks will next face Grand Rapids, who knocked off Hibbing 66-26 on Friday. That game will take place on March 9th at 7 PM at Duluth Denfeld High School. Across the bridge, the…