DULUTH, Minn.- We know that UMD forward Grace Sadura can make plays on the ice. But on Tuesday, she was recognized for some of the things she does off the ice. Sadura was one of the 12 players nominated for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award is given to a student-athlete, who makes significant contributions not only to his…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior has circled in on their new head volleyball coach. Former UW-Stevens Point assistant Molly Stock will lead the Yellowjackets this upcoming fall. Stock spent the last three seasons with the Pointers and each year resulted in the team making the national tournament. She’s also had stops at Elmhurst and Benedictine, where she was a graduate assistant. Back…
CLOQUET, Minn.- A former Wilderness standout will hit the ice for Latvia in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Janis Jaks is gearing up for his 2nd straight Olympics. Jaks played a total of two seasons for the Wilderness, ranging from 2014 to 2016. He’s still in the top 10 for goals, assists, and points for Wilderness defenseman. Since his time with…
DULUTH, Minn.- He may have two seasons to go but current Duluth East baseball player Maxtin Linn knows where he’s heading next. The pitcher, catcher, and outfielder announced his commitment to South Dakota State, a division one program out of the Summit League. When on the bump, Linn can top out at 88 miles per hour. He’s expected to be…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cornerback Trevon Diggs was released by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, three weeks after they claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the move. The Packers claimed Diggs on Dec. 31, a day after the Cowboys waived him. Diggs had an NFL-leading 11 interceptions and earned All-Pro honors in 2021. He made the Pro…
DULUTH, Minn. — The DNR is proposing dropping the Walleye limits from 6 fish to 4. The current limits were put into place in 1956, but much has changed leaving walleye populations being strained. By reducing the limit, the DNR is hoping to preserve walleye populations for generations to come. Climate changes, invasive species, and improvements to fish finding technology have…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, left, runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will not be charged with misdemeanor trespassing, after the case against him was dismissed one week following…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls and boys basketball teams hosted the MLK Day tournament on Monday. Participating in the tournament was the Duluth Denfeld boys team, who squared off against Columbia Heights. It was a back-and-forth battle, but The Hunters walked away with an 87-82 win over the Hylanders. Sticking with the boys teams, Duluth Marshall took on Mountain…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s hockey teams have dropped a spot in the latest USCHO polls. The Bulldog men go from 6th to 7th after splitting this past weekend against St. Cloud State. And the UMD women go from 8th to 9th after a tie and a loss against the Huskies. A tough test awaits the Bulldog…
DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, a little bit of history for UMD women’s basketball head coach Mandy Pearson. In the Bulldogs’ 74 to 71 win over St. Cloud State on Saturday, Pearson secured her 300th career victory. She’s been the head coach at UMD since 2015 and now has a total of 198 wins as a Bulldog. Before her time…
The Miami Dolphins and Jeff Hafley have reached an agreement to make the former Boston College head coach and Packers defensive coordinator their coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract hadn’t been finalized. Hafley replaces Mike McDaniel, who was fired after going 35-33…
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James’ record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commissioner Adam Silver. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama were among those…
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s basketball team took on #21 Bethel on Saturday. The Saints won a nail-biter against the Royals, walking away with a 65-63 win. CSS improved to 11-4 on the season. Leading the way for the Saints was Evie Schmitz with 20 points. St. Scholastica is back in action on Wednesday, January 21st, against Gustavus Adolphus. Tip-off…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team closed out its series with St. Cloud State on Saturday. The Huskies pull off the upset, taking down the Bulldogs 5-2 for their first win against UMD since the 2023 season. UMD will hit the road next week to take on the 14th ranked MSU-Mankato. Game one is on Friday, January 23rd. Puck…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team hosted its MIAC foe, Concordia, on Saturday. The Cobbers scored four goals in the third period to take down the Saints 5-2. CSS returns to action on Friday, January 23rd, against Bethel. Game time is at 6 p.m. Categories: College, Sports
GREEN BAY, Wis.-Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Packers’ coach, a week after Green Bay’s season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. ESPN and NFL Network first reported…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys hockey team was back at their home barn on Friday night, taking on Orono. The Lumberjacks lit up the scoreboard against the Spartans, skating away with a 7-2 win. C-E-C is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Rock Ridge. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet boys basketball team hosted the Superior Spartans on Friday. The Spartans were road warrior, taking down the Lumberjacks 82-19 to snap a four-game losing streak. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, January 20th, against Esko. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For the Lumberjacks, they’re back to work on Tuesday, January 20th, taking on Proctor….
DULUTH, Minn.- The 8th ranked UMD women’s hockey team took on #15 St. Cloud State on Friday in a back and forth battle. Rae Meyer found the back of the net in the first and then in the 2nd. But then the Huskies responded with two unanswered goals to force overtime and then a shootout. The game goes into the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Current Mirage defender Cambriia Thomas knows where she’ll be heading next. Recently, Thomas committed to St. Benedict’s, out of the MIAC conference. She’s been on the varsity team for the last five seasons for Proctor/Hermantown. During that time, she’s tallied five goals and 26 assists. Thomas and the Mirage are currently 13-4-2 this season and are trailing the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl received a large donation, in the form of thousands of dollars from a local furniture company. Loll Designs donated the check of over $9,000 to Chester, as part of a six-year donation cycle from the furniture company, which surpassed $100,000 in 2025. The continued support from Loll has helped Chester get the point of renovating…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a historic start to the season for the St. Scholastica women’s basketball team. The Saints are off to their best start since their 1987 campaign. CSS currently sits at 10-4 on the year, with a MIAC conference record of 5-2. On top of the Saints impressive start, the team remains perfect at home, holding a 6-0…
DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, UMD defender Ida Karlsson along with teammate and forward Thea Johansson, plus former Bulldog goaltenders Emma Soderberg and Tindra Holm were all named to the Swedish Olympic team. Like a few in the group, it’s the first-ever Olympic nod for Karlsson. The Avesta native is currently in her 3rd season at UMD and leads all…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team secured a big Lake Superior conference win on Thursday, defeating Hermantown 79 to 39. The Rails, who are still unbeaten in conference play, will next play at Duluth Marshall on Tuesday. As for the Hawks, they are at Mountain Iron-Buhl on Friday. In boys action, Duluth East claimed the first of two meetings…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor boys hockey team was back at home on Thursday night, taking on Rock Ridge. The Wolverines picked up their third straight win, taking down the Rails 3-0. Up next for Rock Ridge, they will take on Lakeville South on Saturday, January 17th. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Rails, their next game is on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have named their new CEO and General Manager. Meadow Lemon, the son of Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon, has been appointed to lead the day-to-day franchise operations. He’s previously served as the Marketing Director for the Globetrotters and has decades of experience in sports marketing, entertainment, coaching, and leadership. His company “LemonMade Entertainment” will also provide…
DULUTH, Minn.- We’re almost a month out till the end of the regular season for the UMD women’s hockey team. That means it’s time for Watch Lists in regards to end of the year awards. UMD goaltender Eve Gascon has once again been named to the HCA National Goalie of the Year Watch List. It’s the 3rd straight season that…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s goaltender Adam Gajan is up for end of the year hardware. Gajan has been named to the Mike Richter Award Watch List. This honor is given to the top goalie in men’s division one hockey. The sophomore goalie has posted a 15-6 record this season and has recorded a saves percentage of .917. The watch list…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t the only team trying to secure the services of former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams on Wednesday. In the UFL, the St. Louis Battlehawks also made a run at the Alaska native. St. Louis selected Williams on Day 2 of the 2026 UFL Draft. He’s the first-ever Bulldog to be drafted into the UFL….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Earlier this season, Superior senior forward Calvin Anderson became the all-time scoring leader for the Spartans. A feat he says that’s not possible without the ones that compete alongside him. “My teammates really helped me more than anything. Finding me when I’m open and getting me the confidence to knock down shots and taking the pressure off them…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team continues to protect their home court. On Wednesday, the Saints defeated Macalester 62 to 48 to improve to 6-0 at home this season. CSS was led by Evie Schmitz, who had 22 points in the contest. St. Scholastica will next be in action on Saturday against Bethel at 1 PM. Categories: College,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back in the NFL and back with the team that originally signed him out of college. On Wednesday, Williams and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed on a reserve/future contract. The offensive guard was signed by Pittsburgh in April as an undrafted free agent. He was then released by the Steelers from their…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since November, the UMD men’s hockey team is coming off a sweep. Interestingly enough that team that they swept in November is their opponent this weekend. The Bulldogs hit the road for the short trip to St. Cloud to battle the Huskies. Recent history has been on UMD’s side in the head to head…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the Bulldog women’s hockey team will also be taking on the Huskies of St. Cloud State this weekend. Except in this series, UMD will have the home ice. The Bulldogs reign over the Huskies in the last 13 years has been very impressive. UMD boasts a 44-6-9 record over SCSU during that time, which…
Adam Thielen Retirement Post DULUTH, Min. – In a story on Instagram, former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement. The post with word “retires” behind picture of Thielen said in part, “what a ride it has been! 13 years what a blessing!” The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen in early December, allowing the 13-year veteran…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A contest that was dubbed the game of the year certainly lived up to the hype on Tuesday. Hermantown defeated Hibbing/Chisholm 2-1 in a potential Section 7A title game preview. Paxson Madill scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 2nd for the Hawks. Micklain Martalock had the other for Hermantown. Scoring the lone Bluejackets goal was Cole Swanson….
DULUTH, Minn.- Back in the 2024-2025 season, UMD defenseman Ty Hanson tallied 14 points in 36 games of action. Now this year, he’s already surpassed that mark by 10 points and has done so in 14 less games. On Tuesday, the Hermantown native collected his 3rd player of the week award this season by being named the NCHC Defender of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another UMD football standout is making the jump to the division one ranks. Offensive lineman Jae’Shaun Thomas has recently committed to South Dakota State. Just this past season, he played at left tackle in all 12 games for the Bulldogs and was a key part in helping UMD rank 7th in the nation for scoring offense. He joins…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, left, runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Barnum boys basketball team made the trip to Duluth on Monday night to take on Duluth Marshall. The Bombers extend their win streak to five after taking down the Hilltoppers 67-48. Barnum is back in action on Friday, January 16th, against Carlton/Wrenshall. Game time is at 7:15 p.m. For Duluth Marshall, they’re back at home on Friday,…
DULUTH, Minn.- In college hockey, two current and two former Bulldogs will skate for Sweden in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Junior defenseman Ida Karlsson and senior forward Thea Johansson, along with former goaltenders Emma Soderberg and Tindra Holm all made the roster. This year’s games will be Karlsson, Johansson, and Holm’s first time playing for Team Sweden. As for Soderberg,…
ESKO, Minn.- After taking visits with Texas Tech and Oregon this past week, Esko native and former Minnesota safety Koi Perich has decided he wants to be a member of the Ducks. Perich, who was the number one safety in the transfer portal, officially committed to Oregon Monday evening. His decision officially ends a two-year stint in Minnesota, where he…
PLYMOUTH, Mich.- Later this week, the annual Chipotle All-American hockey game will take place in Plymouth, Michigan. There will be plenty of local players and coaches on each side. For Team Blue, Hermantown’s AJ Francisco and Victor Plante, plus Superior’s JJ Marthaler will all suit up. They’ll be coached up by former Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner. On the other…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s hockey has dropped in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs fall one spot as they sit 6th in the rankings. UMD is coming off a series sweep against the Lindenwood Lions. The now 6th ranked Bulldogs will hit the road to take on St. Cloud State this weekend. UMD enters the series with a three-game…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica goaltender Makenzie Cole has earned MIAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors for her efforts over the weekend. The former Grand Rapids/Greenway standout was stellar in net for CSS in their series against 6th ranked St. Norbert. She stopped 81 of the 82 shots she saw and had a saves percentage of .988. Cole also currently…
MELLEN, Wis.- Current Mellen boys basketball coach Don Moreland has been selected to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Moreland has been a coach in the school district for the last 30-plus years. He currently has the boys team off to a 7-2 record this season. Before his time in Mellen, he played at Northwestern High…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team hosted Lindenwood on Saturday night. The Bulldogs controlled the game all night against the Lions, securing an 8-4 victory. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was former Hermantown Hawk Max Plante with 2 goals in the contest against the Lions. UMD will hit the road next week, taking on St. Cloud State on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted Wisconsin on Saturday. The Badgers hold the Bulldogs to one goal, defeating UMD 5-1. Scoring the only goal for UMD was Rae Mayer. The Bulldogs are back at Amsoil Arena next week taking on St. Cloud State. Puck drop is on Friday, January 16th, at 6:02 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team was back at home on Saturday, taking on Warroad. It was a battle all game between these two teams, but in the end, the Hawks and the Warriors settled for a 3-3 tie. Hermantown is back in action on Tuesday, January 13th, against the defending Section 7A Champions in Hibbing/Chisholm. Game time is…
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason. Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a 25-yard touchdown pass…
