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Nemadji Golf Course Involves Local Kids in Junior Golf Program

Nemadji golf course will have more junior sessions this summer. The registration form can be found on their website.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Nemadji Golf Course in Superior has a junior program that gets kids in the community out on the course to learn more about the game of golf. Thursday, the junior golfers learned some basic swinging and putting techniques, but most importantly Nemadji’s head teaching professional Steve Barschdorf wants to see kids fall in love with the game….

Duluth Rowing
Sports

Duluth Rowing Club Encourages Anyone to Join

The club offers two week "Learn to Row" programs during the summer.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- It is certainly starting to feel like summer time and what better way to enjoy the day than taking advantage of our very own Lake Superior? Down at Park Point that’s exactly what the Duluth Rowing Club does almost every morning. Most of the members range anywhere from middle school aged into their eighties. Members say, rowing is…

Umd Wbb Camp
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Basketball Holds Youth Camp

The women's basketball team will be holding a few different camps this summer, including another youth camp in July
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The women’s basketball team held a camp for girls ranging from ages 3rd grade to 8th grade Wednesday. The campers focused on the basics of basketball through drills and instruction from their favorite Bulldogs and coaches. Coach Mandy Pearson says she wants to see players at all levels find their love for the game. “I want everybody that…

Umd Team Camp
High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Hosts High School Team Camp

The camp welcomed more than 700 high school football players to the campus.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday UMD football wrapped up their first team camp of the summer with 21 high school teams from across Minnesota and Wisconsin participating. Malosky Stadium was packed with more than 700 high school football players who came out with their teams for a three-day full contact camp that allowed guys to line up against another team in…

Htown Gsoc
High School, Sports

Hermantown Girls Soccer Gets Jump Start on Fall Season

The girls soccer team will continue to work out the mechanics in preparation for the fall through the end of the month. 
Cam Derr,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown girls soccer team is knocking the dust off their cleats with some preseason preparation. Starting this month the Hawks have held summer practices in an effort to get as many reps as possible with an emphasis on the basics and building team chemistry. “It’s just a great opportunity for us girls to bond, we do lots…

Kirsch
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Names Ryan Kirsch Assistant Coach

Kirsch helped lead his previous team to a 92-28 overall record since 2018.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team has added Ryan Kirsch as the newest addition to the coaching staff. Kirsch brings plenty of experience to the Bulldogs sidelines, having coached at Kirkwood Community College since 2018 where he helped lead the Eagles to a 92-28 record in his time with the program and was even named to Under Armor’s top…

Houge Head Coach
High School, Sports

Kennedy Houge Moves into CEC’s Girls Hockey Head Coach

Houge has acted as the assistant coach for the team for the past three seasons.
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Earlier this month Cloquet-Esko-Carlton named former St. Scholastica hockey standout Kennedy Houge their new head coach of the program. Houge acted as the teams assistant coach the last three season and is now given her first opportunity as a head coach, but is ready to face the challenge head on. “It wasn’t something I anticipated so soon in…

Gmas Marathon Winners
Professional Sports, Sports

Dominic Ondoro, Dakotah Linwurm Claim Another Grandma’s Marathon Title

Both marathon winners were within seconds of breaking the course record.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The big draw, Grandma’s full marathon, saw two winners who aren’t new to this stage. Dominic Ondoro, broke Dick Beardsley’s record back in 2014, and Saturday ran away with the second best time in Grandma’s men’s history, behind only his own record. He finished today in two hours and nine minutes, shy just 30 seconds of his previous…

Wheelchair Winners
Professional Sports, Sports

Aaron Pike, Susannah Scaroni Claim Fourth Grandma’s Wheelchair Marathon Victory

Both winners shattered their personal records in Saturday's race.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Grandma’s Wheelchair Marathon on Saturday, a nearly photo-finish for the men’s race. Aaron Pike crosses the finish line first by just three seconds, inching by the 2021 winner JohnBoy Smith. Pike set a new personal record by nearly a minute, finishing at one hour and 20 minutes for his fourth first place victory at Grandma’s….

Gb Half Marathon Winners
Professional Sports, Sports

Daniel Kemoi, Rosie Edwards Take Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in Duluth Debut

Both Kemoi and Edwards bring home their first half-marathon victory in their first attempt in Duluth.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon saw a couple of newcomers cross the finish line out front to claim the victory. In the men’s field Daniel Kemboi finished in just over one hour. He was less than a minute from the event record pace, claiming his third first place victory this year. For the ladies, Rosie Edwards also in…

Ballpark Best Eats
Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Ballpark Food Review

The concessions stand is open for all Duluth Huskies games with traditional favorites but also some with a twist. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week Fox 21’s Cam Derr got to try some of Wade Stadium’s ballpark favorites from the Duluth Huskies concessions staff. The concessions stand is open for all Duluth Huskies games with traditional favorites but also some with a twist. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Sean Morgan
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Sean Morgan

For this week's segment, we hear from head coach of Duluth FC, Sean Morgan.
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.-  This week on Coaches Corner we have Duluth FC head coach Sean Morgan. The Blue-Greens are off to a hot start as they enter into the second half of their season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Dakotah Lindwurm
Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Dakotah Lindwurm Looks to go Back to Back

Lindwurm says Grandma's is her favorite race to run in the world.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma’s Marathon begins early Saturday, where runners from across the globe have traveled to Duluth to compete head to head in a star studded field of competition. One of those racers is Minnesota’s very own Dakotah Lindwurm who’s back and ready to defend her title, after becoming the first Minnesota woman to win since Janis Klecker back in…

Umd Endsley
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Names Loren Endsley as Offensive Line Coach

Endsley and his offensive line will take the field at home September 1 against Southwest Minnesota State. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- You win football games up front, and one of the most important positions on the field is the offensive line. Besides, what is a great offense without a great wall up front. Back in April, former UMD left guard Garth Heikkinen stepped down as O-line coach to pursue an opportunity outside of football. Recently, the Bulldogs have…

Umd Basketball Camp
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Basketball Hosts Youth Camp

The Bulldogs still have four more weeks of camps available for registration in June and July for ages K-12.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team hosted their annual elementary school basketball camp at the Romano Gym Wednesday morning. Over one hundred kids kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the camp that focused on basketball drills but the kids also got the opportunity to work hands on with their favorite Bulldogs. “It brings a lot of energy to our…

Emma Raye Poy
High School, Sports

Superior’s Emma Raye Earns Wisconsin Player of the Year

Raye batted .506 on the season with 24 RBI's and six home runs.
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior softball team’s Emma Raye was named Wisconsin’s Player of the Year for Division I, as well as all state and all districts first team. The future Wisconsin Badger earned the title getting a hit in more than half her at bats, posting a .506 batting average, with 24 runs batted in, six home runs and on…

Huskies Md
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Split Series with Moondogs

The Huskies will hit the road Thursday to take on Eau Claire Express. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies dropped Game Two of the series against the Mankato Moondogs 7-4 Wednesday, after a walk off win in Game One. The Huskies will hit the road Thursday to take on Eau Claire Express. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Clq Fb
High School, Sports

Cloquet Football Prepares for Upcoming Season

The Lumberjacks kick off their season against Proctor, September 2 at home. 
Cam Derr,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Friday Night Lights is just around the corner. Summer football practices are starting to pick up as team work out the kinds and perfect the playbook early on. One of those teams getting an early jump is Cloquet. This years team will be headed by new head coach Jeff Ojanen this season and 29 seniors on the roster,…

Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Inch by the Moondogs

Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies faced off against the Mankato Moondogs for the second time this season, but this time Duluth got to play on their home turf. The Huskies pulled out the win in Game One of the series 5-4. Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium.   Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Food
Northwoods League, Sports

Ballpark Best Eats

Tune in on Friday Night Frenzy for the full taste test review. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Well you can’t enjoy a baseball game without peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and of course a hot dog and out at Wade Stadium they make sure you never go hungry. The Huskies concession stand has all your ball park favorites and even a twist on the traditional ones, going right along with the game day experience you’ll get at…

History Of Gmas
Sports

History of Grandma’s Marathon

The first race was just 150 participants but quickly grew to what it is now, one of the largest, most popular races in the country. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- After 46 years of races and over 5 million miles run over the years, this unique race has become a tradition in the city of Duluth. Grandma’s started back in 1977 by a group of local runners. The first race was just 150 participants but quickly grew to what it is now, one of the largest, most popular…

Stromme Extends
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Karen Stromme Puts Retirement on Hold

Stromme will step into the athletic director role temporarily.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Karen Stromme announced her retirement back in May, however with UMD’s current athletic director Josh Berlo transitioning out of the university, Stromme will step into the role as AD until a permanent one is found. Stromme has worked as the University’s senior associate athletic director for internal operations and senior woman administrator, as well as compiling impressive accolades…

Huskies Pizza Night
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Split Series with Honkers

The Huskies will look to bounce back tomorrow against the Mankato Moondogs. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies fell to the Rochester Honkers 10-5 in Game Two on Monday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies will look to bounce back tomorrow against the Mankato Moondogs. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports

Marshall Send Off
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Baseball Hits the Road to States

The Hilltoppers will compete in the fourth state tournament since 2017.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team was sent on their way to the State Tournament in style on Monday. Friends and family gathered outside the school as the team packed up the bus and hit the road to St. Cloud for their fourth state tournament appearance since 2017. “We took that to heart and said, ‘You know, we’re going…

Umd Football Camp
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Hosts Skills Camp for High Schoolers

The Bulldogs will be hosting camps all summer for athletes of all ages.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted their second camp of the summer Monday, as hopeful future Bulldogs came from all across the Midwest to showcase their skills and for coaches to take a look at the future of their program. “Camps like today give us an opportunity to evaluate both personally, athletically and mentally kids, really throughout the Midwest…

Cj Ham Camp
Professional Sports, Sports

CJ Ham Youth Camp More than Just Football

All proceeds from the camp will go to diversity and inclusion scholarships for students in Duluth. 
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Vikings fullback and graduate of Duluth Denfeld high school, CJ Ham returned to his alma mater Saturday to host his third annual youth football camp, but also to remind the campers that anything is possible. Ham didn’t take the traditional route to the NFL. He graduated from Denfeld in 2011, tallying 1,873 yards and 24 touchdowns for…

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

Coaches Corner: Aaron Weber

For this week's segment, we hear from the head coach of the South Ridge baseball team.
Cam Derr,

CULVER, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with South Ridge baseball coach Aaron Weber as the Panthers bring home their fourth straight Section 7AA and head into the State Tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Title Ix
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX

June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.-  June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The amendment changed athletics forever, giving female athletes equal opportunity to showcase their skills on the diamond, the court or wherever they choose to play. Title IX was passed in 1972, the amendment says that no person on the basis of sex can be denied participation, benefits of or discriminated…

Gps Hockey
High School, Sports

Grunnah Power Skating Holds Youth Hockey Clinic

GPS is a power skating and skill development program for all levels.
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- Grunnah Power Skating held a youth skating and skills hockey clinic Friday. The players worked on tactical skating, shooting and puck control skills, as well as an emphasis on pressure situations in game-like scenarios. “It’s seeing the kids come back every time, seeing them grow, seeing how they change as individuals and as human beings. Seeing how much…

New Css Logo
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Athletics Introduces Logo Change

The new logo is meant to pay homage to the school's Benedictine heritage and incorporates pieces of the past with a more modern appearance. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday St. Scholastica announced a makeover to the athletics logo. St. Scholastica has undergone some change this past year as their teams moved over to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).  With this change and their 50th anniversary approaching, the college thought it was time for a rebrand. The college says the updated shield is meant to…

Marshall Champs
High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall Earns Section 7AA Championship Title

The Hilltoppers would get the win 8-4 as they advance to the Class AA state tournament. 
Cam Derr,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The Section 7AA Championship game on Thursday was held at NBC Sports Complex. The final two teams in the section, Proctor and Duluth Marshall faced off for the title. The Hilltoppers would get the win 8-4 as they advance to the Class AA State tournament. Categories: High School, Sports

Prc Send Off
High School, Sports

Proctor Send Three Sports to State Tournament

The softball team and members from the golf and track & field teams will compete in the state tournament for the Rails.
Cam Derr,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor high school will have three sports representing their school in their respective state tournaments. On Wednesday, family, friends and classmates gathered outside Proctor for a send-off celebration as the softball team, a couple golfers and members of the track and field team were sent on their way. This state tournament appearance is the softball team’s first…

Grand Rapids Champs
High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Baseball Headed to Second Straight State Tournament

The Thunderhawks clinch their spot in the state tournament for the programs 18th time in their history. 
Cam Derr,

  HERMANTOWN, Minn.  –  Grand Rapids faced Chisago Lakes Wednesday in the Section 7AAA Championship Game at Fichtner Field. The Thunderhawks cruised by the Wildcats 9-2 to clinch their spot in the state tournament for the programs 18th time in their history. Categories: High School, Sports

Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Win Fifth Straight

The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series.  
Cam Derr,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies kept their hot streak alive Wednesday night, defeating the Waterloo Bucks 7-3 at Wade Stadium. The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Fc
College, Sports

Duluth FC Returns Home for Shut-Out Win

The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night. 
Cam Derr,

  DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC returned home after dropping their first game of the season last Saturday. Tonight, they looked to bounce back against Joy Athletic Club. The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night. Duluth FC will hit the road Saturday against Sioux Falls Thunder FC. Categories: College, Sports

Superior Softball
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Feeling Confident Heading into State Tournament

The Division I state quarterfinal matchup between Superior and Cedarburg is set for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday in Madison.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team has said since the start of this season that they had the pieces to make a deep playoff run. Well the Spartans knew right as they are now getting ready to take the state tournament field for the first time since 1993. The Spartans have made some noise up to this point in…

Prc Marsh
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Duluth Marshall, Proctor to Meet in Section 7AA Finals; Hermantown’s Season Ends in 7AAA Semifinals

The Hilltoppers and Rails will face each other Thursday in the section 7AA championship series, with the Hilltoppers needing just one win to advance to state.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Behind 6 and 2/3 no-hit innings from Owen Marsolek, Duluth Marshall got the 5-0 win over Esko in the section 7AA winners bracket semifinal game. In the elimination bracket semifinal, Proctor hung on to defeat Esko 11-9 to advance to the section championship. The Hilltoppers and Rails will face each other Thursday in the section 7AA championship…

Shot Clock
High School, Sports

MSHSL Board of Directors Approves Use of Shot Clock Starting in 2023-24

The board also voted to allow conferences to use shot clocks for conference games beginning this season if all conference schools have shot clocks. 
Claudia Chakamian,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The MSHSL voted Tuesday morning for high school basketball teams to start using shot clocks for the 2023-24 season. The board also voted to allow conferences to use shot clocks for conference games beginning this season if all conference schools have shot clocks. Back in December, the board voted unanimously to adopt a 35-second shot clock….

Hunter Bischoff
College, Sports

Former Grand Rapids Forward Hunter Bischoff Commits to Augustana Men’s Hockey

Bischoff is the first ever men's hockey commit for Augustana as the Vikings are getting ready to begin their first NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023.
Claudia Chakamian,

COHASSET, Minn. – Former Grand Rapids forward Hunter Bischoff made history this week as the first ever commit for the Augustana men’s hockey program. The Vikings are getting ready to begin their first ever NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023. Most recently, Bischoff spent this past season playing for the Anchorage Wolverines in the NAHL, putting…

Mlwr Softball
High School, Sports

Moose Lake/Willow River Softball Preparing for Program’s First Trip to State

The Rebels state quarterfinal game against Wabasha-Kellogg is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at Caswell Park in North Mankato.
Claudia Chakamian,

WILLOW RIVER, Minn. -Last week, the Moose Lake/Willow River softball team won the section 7A title to clinch the co-op’s first ever trip to state. Now the Rebels are looking forward to making more history later this week. Moose Lake High School went to state in 1982 but since the two schools combined just a few years later, the Rebels…

Clq Track
High School, Sports

Esko Sweeps 7A Track and Field Titles; Cloquet Girls, Grand Rapids Boys Win Section 7AA Titles

The Northland will be well-represented by teams, individuals and relay teams when the state meet takes place June 9-11 at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – State track and field meets will take place later this week and this is the first year Minnesota will have three classes. In section 7A, Esko dominated the section meets with both the boys and girls winning the titles. The Esko boys took down defending champs GNK, who finished second and will also advance to state. The…

Wilderness Hall
College, Sports

Wilderness Forward Barrett Hall Commits to St. Cloud State

Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Barrett Hall announced his commitment over the weekend to St. Cloud State men’s hockey. Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points. He also played in all nine playoff games, registering a goal and four assists. Hall also spent part of this past season finishing with his high…

Huskies
Northwoods League, Sports

Noah Marcelo’s Second Grand Slam of Season Gives Huskies Sweep of Willmar Stingers

Noah Marcelo now has 12 RBI through six games in his second season with the Huskies.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Second-year Duluth Huskies outfielder Noah Marcelo lifted a grand slam to left field, his second of the young season, to give the Huskies the 9-5 win over the Willmar Stingers. Marcelo now has 12 RBI through just six games this season. JD Rogers went 3-for-5 with an RBI double on the day, while Harrison Kreiling gave up…

Superior Wins
High School, Sports

Superior Softball Learns State Tournament Seeding

The Spartans, who are making their first trip to the state tournament since 1993, are the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Cedarburg Thursday in the Division 1 state quarterfinals.
Claudia Chakamian,

MADISON, Wis. – WIAA state softball brackets have been released as the action gets started next week. Superior earns the No. 5 seed in Division 1 and will face No. 4 seed Cedarburg in the quarterfinals on Thursday, June 9 around 2:00 p.m. The semifinals are set for Friday night with the Division 1 state championship set to take place…

Proctor Softball
High School, Sports

Proctor, Moose Lake/Willow River Learn State Softball Draws

Moose Lake/Willow River earns the No. 2 seed in Class A while Proctor earns the No. 1 seed in Class AA. Both teams will open the state tournament Thursday, June 9 at Caswell Park.
Claudia Chakamian,

MANKATO, Minn. – State softball brackets have been released as the fun gets started next week. In Class A, Moose Lake/Willow River is the No. 2 seed and will face unseeded Wabasha-Kellogg on Thursday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the state quarterfinals. In Class AA, Proctor earns the No. 1 seed and will face unseeded Pipestone Area in the…

Superiro S
High School, Sports

Superior’s Jake Kidd, Otto Berti Invited to Wisconsin High School All-Star Soccer Game

Kidd finished his senior year second in the state in goals and became the 13th Wisconsin player to score 100 career goals.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Jake Kidd received an invite to take part in the Wisconsin High School All-Star soccer game, which will take place later this summer. Kidd finished his senior year second in the state in goals and became the 13th Wisconsin player to score 100 career goals. And he won’t be alone at the event as…