DULUTH, Minn.- Fall sports are just around the corner and St. Luke’s is reminding athletes to get ahead of the game and get their sports physicals. Physicals are required by Minnesota and Wisconsin high schools prior to tryouts and are to be updated every three years. “The purpose of the physicals are to screen for conditions that may affect your…
DULUTH, Minn.- The fifth annual Books and Baseball game is back this weekend at Wade Stadium just before the Huskies game. Kids will have the chance to participate in fun activities including story time with some of the Huskies players. The library says this event is a good way to keep kids engaged in education throughout the summer. “We want…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the second year in a row the Superior 10U Little League baseball team is headed off to the state tournament after taking the District 3 title on July 10th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. On Friday, the team was set up on the corner of 21st and Hill Ave. in Superior handing out lemonade and cookies hoping for…
DULUTH, Minn.- The 2020 Patty Kazmaier award winner Elizabeth Giguere has signed on with the women’s professional hockey franchise the Boston Pride, with a one year contract for the 2022-23 season. In the past five seasons, Giguere has been a national sensation, dominating the collegiate hockey scene. During her time with Clarkson University she broke the school scoring record as…
DULUTH, Minn.- Five current and former UMD women’s hockey players have been invited to the USA Hockey National Festival coming up in August. Senior center Gabbie Hughes and junior forward Clara Van Wieren have made the roster along with recent graduates Anna Klein, Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney. The 2022 U.S. Women’s National Team and Collegiate Select teams will be…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies hosted the division leading Eau Claire Express Wednesday for a doubleheader at Wade Stadium. In Game One the Eau Claire’s bats erupted, tallying 12 runs on 17 hits taking the first game 12-4. Then in Game Two the Huskies were kept off the board until the seventh, however that rally would fall short as the…
DULUTH, Minn. – Heroes Helping Heroes is a group that helps create a support system for first responders both active and retired, dealing with stress and mental health challenges in their professions. To do this, they put on activities like charter fishing trips. “We’re helping to raise awareness and let people know, hey, we see horrific things on a daily…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lynx and Timberwolves youth basketball camp has returned to Duluth for the first time post-pandemic to spread knowledge and skills on the court, but also share some life lessons that are bigger than basketball. “It goes back to the roots of basketball. I remember as a kid, where it started for me is the camps and I…
DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with recently retired coach at the Duluth Figure Skating Club Zoe Hill, who hangs up her skates after 50 years. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Last weekend two of the Duluth Figure Skating Club’s skaters placed bronze, amongst 400 competitors in the 2022 Excel National Festival in Norwood, Massachusetts. Superior’s Alyssa Isackson ended her season on a high note making the podium in the Excel Intermediate Women’s Event. “I was super excited, I really didn’t expect it, I was just doing competitions for…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Huskies closing pitcher Jake Christianson was drafted in the 15th round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Christianson before heading to the big leagues. Categories: Northwoods League, Professional Sports, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica announced earlier today that the head coach of the men’s and women’s golf team, Rachel Gray has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Gray has coached both teams since 2019, leading them to two UMAC titles and nine tournament wins on the women’s side, while coaching the boys to three tournament wins as…
ESKO, Minn.- One equine program out of Esko encourages those with disabilities to find a love for equestrian while building confidence in the saddle. For the past 40 years North Country Ride allows people with physical, meatal and emotional challenges the opportunity to give the sport of equestrian a try as a form of therapy. The programs executive director Tamy…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC began their playoff run Tuesday night in a Midwest Quarterfinal match with FC Columbus. In the first few seconds of the game the Bluegreens jumped on the board with a goal by Kostyantyn Domaratskyy. Then in the second half two more by Blake Perry and Keegan Chastey, would seal the win for Duluth with a 3-1…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- Dave Bancroft, does that name ring any bells? Well he’s one of baseball’s most unlikely Hall of Famers, and for many years a resident of Superior, which will hold and exhibit honoring his legacy. A two time world series champion in 1921 and 1922 with the New York Giants, Bancroft also holds the record, one hundred years later…
DULUTH, Minn.- Returning to the Northland, the Minnesota Timberwolves-Lynx basketball camp. A three-day camp starting on July 25, hosted at St. Scholastica. The academy says they wanted to make sure to add Duluth to their list of stops this summer to build relationships with the talent here in the North, while sharing their expertise and love of the game across…
NORWOOD, Mass.- Over the weekend three of Duluth Figure Skating Club’s skaters competed on a national stage at the 2022 Excel National Festival in Norwood Massachusetts. Two of the girls out of 400 skaters came away with medals. Alyssa Isackson out of Superior won bronze in the Excel intermediate women’s event. Duluth’s Jessica Martinelli also places bronze on the podium…
DULUTH, Minn.- Regional playoffs are here. Duluth FC is looking to carry the momentum they’ve had all season to the field in the NPSL Midwest Region Quarterfinal game on Tuesday, in a do or die game against FC Columbus out of Ohio. What better odds for the Bluergreens than playing on home turf? The boys are undefeated at Public Schools…
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – As flood waters along the Rainy Lake basin continue to drop from historic levels, conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park. Maintenance staff have repaired the locator lake trail this week, allowing people to access this part of the park starting July 16. That also includes the four campsites part of the Chain-of-Lakes at Locator, War Club,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A segment called Huskies Island, hosted by pitcher Dylan Hill. The Huskies decipher who would lead the pack to survival and who would drag them down. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Superior football head coach Bob DeMeyer as the team prepares for their upcoming season under the lights. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the 74th Annual Duluth Kennel Club Dog Show say many posh pups come into the ring to compete for the ultimate title of Best in Show. From the seven categories of dogs one would come away with the title, that dog was Luciano, a six year old Portuguese Water Dog from Oregon owned by Laura Thost,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Wednesday, Hermantown forward Dallas Vieau took a huge stride in his hockey career being named to the final USA Hockey U17 Men’s Select Team. What started as 54 Minnesotan hockey players came down to 20 athletes from across the country that will represent the United States in the Athletix Under-17 Five Nations Tournament in Colorado. Vieau, who…
PROCTOR, Minn.- After two years without any action, the Proctor football team is back on the field. Headed by a new coach Matt Krivinchuk, the Rails are hoping for a fresh start to the 2022 season. “We’re trying to create a program that’s about player driven ownership, doing things that create unity, caring and teaching all of our core values…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team is holding a two-day youth camp out at Malosky Stadium for kids ages 3rd to 8th grade. Getting a grip on the fundamentals on both the offense and defensive sides of the ball and had some fun learning from the Bulldogs they look up to. “Growing up being able to come to these camps…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies returned to Wade Stadium tonight looking for a win over the Mankato Moondogs to snap a four-game losing streak. The offense was booming tonight. Duluth put up ten runs through the first three innings. Peyton Powell and Colin Burgess led the way each with four RBIs. The Huskies win the series opener 14-4. First pitch…
DULUTH, Minn.- On Thursday the annual Duluth Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show gets started and will feature over 150 breeds of dogs, competing for the prestigious title of Best in Show. Judges will comb through the competition to find the dog that best defines its breed. “This is a proving ground. This is where the judges, where you…
DULUTH, Minn.- At Romano Gym the Bulldogs hosted their final camp of the summer with a team camp. High school volleyball teams from across the Midwest came to campus to perfect skills on the court, compete in game like scenarios and build team chemistry ahead of the upcoming season. “It’s a great way to start bonding together as a group,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Wednesday morning Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau go word he was one of 20 hockey players to make the 2022 U17 men’s select team who will compete at the U17 Five National tournament in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 9. Vieau is coming off a season with hockey powerhouse Hermantown, where he scored 17 goals with 12 assists in 31…
DULUTH, Minn. – “We’re exposing some kids to outdoor experiences that might never get that opportunity. So, hopefully each one of these kids who does this gets a new appreciation for being outside,” Duluth Police Department Sergeant, Mike Lafontaine says. The Duluth Police Department is putting on their Take a Kid Fishing program once again this summer. Every Tuesday the…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s basketball team is hosting a three day skills camp for kids ranging from 5th to 12th grade. The campers will work on skills work and the speed of play the game requires, with an emphasis on a teamwork environment, all while having the opportunity to stay on campus and live like a Yellowjacket. “We…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s official, Duluth FC has solidified their spot in play-offs this year. The final game of the season on Friday will lock in where the team falls in the brackets, but no doubt for these guys, this is the most exciting part of the season. Making playoffs was a goal in the club since the start of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Being named to an All-Star team is quite the accomplishment for any athlete. Three of Duluth Huskies will represent their team and the Great Plains division in this year’s Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kristian Campbell, Eddy Rosario and Jake Christianson have been selected to play in this All-Star game later this month. Campbell has the fifth best…
DULUTH, Minn.- See what the players see with this full tour of the historic Wade Stadium, alongside General Manager Greg Culver. Take a look inside every inch of Wade Stadium with this exclusive tour. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we catch up with the Duluth Huskies pitching coach Will Peterson. Taking a look into his pitching staff, the role they played in the first half division win and what’s to come in the second stretch. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
PROCTOR, Minn.- If you have a need for speed the Halvor Lines Speedway in Proctor is hosting their annual military night Sunday, completely free to the public. The night will feature giveaways, a chance to see the race cars up close and autographs from some of the drivers. The president of the track, Duane Caywood says they decided on free…
DULUTH, Minn.- Back on June 25, Duluth FC beat top team Med City FC 2-1 in the final minutes of the game with back to back goals by Sam Thornton. On Saturday, the highly anticipated re-match, this time with the conference title on the line. Duluth FC right on the heels of Med City sitting at about a tenth of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday morning the Duluth Huskies held their second youth camp of the summer, giving baseball and softball players around Duluth the opportunity to learn from the pros. The camp focused on the basics of hitting, fielding and pitching and for the guys it was a chance to reminisce. “I just love coming out and trying to give back…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies hosted the La Crosse Loggers for the first time this season at Wade Stadium. The Loggers would take Game One of the Great Plains East division match-up 6-0 on Friday night. The Huskies will look for the split Saturday in Game Two, first pitch is set for 6:35 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a strong finish to the first half of the season, winning the Great Plains East division, the second half is officially underway. The Duluth Huskies aren’t done just yet, general manager Greg Culver says the team has their sights set on finishing the second half on top. “Knowing that you’ve got a playoff spot, then helps…
DULUTH, Minn.- Starting tonight 217 total hockey players dreams will come true as the 31 teams in the NHL will make their picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, stacking their teams with the future talent of their programs. It’s no secret that UMD has produced some of the most outstanding hockey stars in the country. Three incoming Bulldogs…
DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re for looking for a way to bring in the New Year, what better way than watching the UMD men’s hockey team? The Bulldogs have added an exhibition game on New Year’s Eve down at Amsoil Arena against the University of St. Thomas. Since it’s an exhibition game it won’t count for or against the team, nor…
DULUTH, Minn.- Pike Lake golf course had over 30 kids out learning about golf and participating in a round of nine holes. The event was for the Kids Legacy Golf Fund, an organization dedicated to promoting the game in the twin ports area. With the help of the fund, 50 sets of golf clubs have been donated for kids…
DULUTH, Minn.- Youth sports are huge in the Northland and at a young age kids tend to find their passion for athletics, but you know what they say, you have to pay to play. The cost of youth sports has grown to be a billion dollar industry, between travel, equipment, lessons and even being a part of a team in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC returned home Wednesday after 3 games on road. The Bluegreens offense surged scoring 4 goals on the night to get the win over La Crosse Aris FC 4-0. Duluth will host Med City FC Saturday at 7 PM with a chance to take first place in the Mid-west North conference. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Coming out of the first half as Great Plains East division champions, the Duluth Huskies open the second half with a series against the Bismarck Larks. However, the Huskies would drop the series opener Wednesday night 8-4, despite getting of to a great start with a Jonathan Vastine lead off home run. Duluth will look to get…
LAKE VERMILION, Minn. – Lake Vermillion is the host to the invasive species Rusty Crawfish. This species of crawfish was introduced to the lake a long time ago when anglers brought them in to use as bait, and have since grown as a threat to all other life in the water. Northern Foragers, a family run business is doing their…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a two year hiatus, the Duluth Rowing Club is hosting their annual Duluth International regatta, inviting clubs from the United States and Canada to compete in the waters of Lake Superior. The regatta will take place Saturday, July 9 on Silver Bay, at the site of the rowing center. All ages and levels of competitors are…
DULUTH, Minn.- The men’s and women’s hockey teams will have a new strength and conditioning coach creating their workout programs, UMD announced on Tuesday. Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience, having coached for the Providence College hockey teams, University of New Mexico, Santa Clara University, Cornell and most recently the University of Virginia. Golden says, he’s…
St. Scholastica’s own Zach Edwards who graduated in 2020 and is currently playing in the European League of Football for the Barcelona Dragons is now the All-time passing leader in the league. Edwards has racked up 3,958 total passing yards and has a chance to get to four thousand, making him the first player in the league’s history to…
