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Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Starts GoFundMe Page to Renovate Locker Rooms

Organizers says this final fundraising push will help modernize their space and will keep the equipment safe and clean for nine months out of the year.

March 25, 2022

Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, the Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team started a GoFundMe page to raise money to completely remodel its JV and varsity locker rooms. The page has already reached its initial $3,000 goal. Organizers say the project costs nearly $20,000 and this final push will help modernize their space and will keep the equipment safe and…

Cherry Boys Basketball Drops Semi-Final Match-Up to Hayfield

Sophomore Isaac Asuma led the way with 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

March 25, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Sophomore Isaac Asuma led the way with 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Cherry boys basketball team fell to top-seeded Hayfield 72-61 Friday afternoon in the Class A state semi-finals. The Tigers now move on to the third-place game that will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Concordia-St….

Historic Three-Year Turnaround Leads to State Semi-Final Appearance for Cherry Boys Basketball

The Tigers went from a winless season to picking up their first-ever playoff win.

March 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Back in 2019, the Cherry boys basketball finished their season 0-22. They lost every game on their schedule. Three years later, the Tigers are playing in their first state tournament in 25 years and on the way picked up their first-ever playoff win. Cherry topped Nevis Wednesday in the Class A quarterfinals, exacting some revenge from an…

UMD Kirby Student Center Hosts Men’s Hockey Watch Party

UMD's Semi-Final victory earlier this afternoon will mark the Bulldogs seventh straight NCAA Regional Finals appearance.

March 24, 2022

Cam Derr,

DULUTH, M.N.– Students gathered this afternoon to watch their UMD Bulldogs in the NCAA Regional Semi-finals out in Colorado. Around a dozen students turned out in the Kirby Student Center on campus to support the Men’s Hockey team in their quest for a National Title. One student was particularly excited for the event. “It’s really nice to watch this with…

Discover Pro Wrestling Returns With “Reduced to Ash” Event

The event will take place Sunday at 6 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth.

March 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Discover Pro Wrestling will be holding its second event called “DPW 2: Reduced To Ash”. The event will take place Sunday at 6 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth. Organizers say few independent promotions bring as much production value as DPW does. “I think the the biggest thing that I learned from Discover Pro Wrestling 1…

Roth, Fanti Power UMD Men’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Finals

Kobe Roth scored twice while Kyler Kleven also scored for the Bulldogs, who advance to their seventh straight regional finals on Saturday.

March 24, 2022

Sam Ali,

LOVELAND, Colo. – Junior netminder Ryan Fanti recorded his third straight shutout as the UMD men’s hockey team topped Michigan Tech 3-0 Thursday afternoon in the NCAA regional semi-finals. Kobe Roth scored twice while Kyler Kleven also scored for the Bulldogs, who advance to their seventh straight regional finals on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Experience, Defense Keys for UMD Men’s Hockey in NCAA Regional Semi-Finals

UMD will open up against Michigan Tech Thursday in the NCAA regional semi-finals. Puck drop at the Budweiser Events Center is set for 2 p.m.

March 23, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this month, the UMD men’s hockey team was shutout at home on Senior Night and the majority of the college hockey world assumed the Bulldogs would be watching the NCAA tournament at home. Well you know what happens when you assume. UMD will make its seventh straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. For the upperclassmen and…

Broman Brothers Release New Basketball Training App

If you sign up now you'll get the first month for $1

March 23, 2022

Cam Derr,

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Two years ago Bjorn and Anders Broman took their basketball training program digital. Now it’s turned into a new app to help kids everywhere prefect their skills. “Kids are living on their phones, so we were thinking, how can we get in front of these kids to help them to get off their phone, to get…

Esko Softball Team Continues to Adjust Plans Due to Weather

The Eskomos will open their season April 5th at home against Superior.

March 23, 2022

Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko softball team begins their second week of official practices. The Eskomos are training indoors due to the weather. Although they are enjoying it for now, the team says it does have its disadvantages. “The first two weeks is always pretty hard because you’re always in the gym, and it really just sucks because as an…

Cherry Boys Basketball Tops Nevis in Class A State Quarterfinals

The Tigers move on to face defending state champions Hayfield Friday in the state quarterfinals at 12 p.m.

March 23, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Sophomore Isaac Asuma led the way with 31 points and 17 rebounds as the Cherry boys basketball team defeated Nevis 68-57 Wednesday afternoon in the Class A state quarterfinals at Williams Arena. The Tigers move on to face defending state champions Hayfield Friday in the state quarterfinals at 12 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

DAYBA All-Star Basketball Game Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

The Border Battle will take place Tuesday, March 29th at Romano Gym. The girls game will tip-off at 6 p.m. while the boys take the court at 7:30 p.m.

March 22, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – All-star teams are always fun because they feature the best of the best. Next week, a very popular all-star game makes its return to the Northland. The 2022 Border Battle All-Star Game is back after a two-hiatus due to the pandemic. 40 of the best boys and girls players from Minnesota and Wisconsin were invited to participate…

UMD Softball Feeling Confident Following Strong Non-Conference Schedule

The Bulldogs will open up their conference schedule next Tuesday at home against St. Cloud State.

March 22, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD softball team has wrapped up its non-conference schedule. The Bulldogs finished 15-6 which included trips to Mankato, Missouri as well as a road trip down south. “We played some really talented teams down in Florida, some in region teams down in Florida and then the opponents like the Tampas, the Florida Southern, St. Leo, really…

Cherry Boys Basketball Set to Battle Nevis in First State Tournament Appearance Since 1997

Cherry lost to Nevis two months ago but the Tigers say they've grown a lot since then. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Arena.

March 22, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

IRON, Minn. – The Cherry boys basketball team is back in the state tournament for the first time since 1997, just three years after they win winless. Although this experience is new for this younger team, they’re ready to make a statement. And it begins on Wednesday afternoon as No. 5 Cherry takes on No. 5 seed Nevis. Cherry lost…

Totino-Grace Too Much for Hermantown Boys Basketball at State Quarterfinals

Blake Schmitz, Michael Lau and Abe Soumis each finished with 10 points for the Hawks, who will face Mound Westonka Wednesday in the consolation bracket at Concordia-St. Paul.

March 22, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Class AAA state boys basketball quarterfinals, Hermantown dropped their game to top-seede Totino-Grace 83-50 Tuesday morning at Williams Arena. Blake Schmitz, Michael Lau and Abe Soumis each finished with 10 points for the Hawks, who will face Mound Westonka Wednesday in the consolation bracket at Concordia-St. Paul. Categories: High School, Sports

First Full Week of Practice Begins for Superior Softball Team

The Superior softball team is in its second week of practices. But last week was spring break so now they are able to train with the majority of their squad.

March 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week’s weather has ruined a lot of plans, including those of the local high school spring sports team. The Superior softball team is in its second week of practices. But last week was spring break so now they are able to train with the majority of their squad. But weather conditions have pushed practices indoors for…

Hermantown Boys Basketball to Battle Top-Seeded Totino Grace in State Quarterfinals

Tip-off Tuesday morning at Williams Arena in Minneapolis is set for 10 a.m.

March 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown boys basketball team left for the state tournament Monday morning. They’ll face a challenge right out the gate as they take on top-seeded Totino-Grace in the quarterfinals. The Hawks will have some added confidence in this match-up after knocking off the top seeded team in their section. “We’re excited to play them, we know they’re…

Wisconsin Anglers Ready For Steelhead Trout Opener On Brule River

March 21, 2022

Dan Hanger,

A late-season storm is on its way, but anglers are getting anxious for this weekend’s steelhead trout opener in Wisconsin. The owner of Great Lakes Fly Shop, John Fehnel, says fly fishing this early in the season isn’t the easiest because many rivers are still iced up, but the diehards will get out this weekend on the popular Brule River,…

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Returns Home After National Championship Appearance

After back-to-back Frozen Four appearances, the hope now is that the UMD women's hockey program will be once again be recognized as one of the best in the country.

March 21, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday, the UMD women’s hockey team came up one game short in their goal of winning their first national championship in over a decade. But that didn’t stop Bulldog fans from waiting at Amsoil Arena to welcome home the team. A small group of season ticket holders, alumni, friends and family greeted the Bulldogs as they got…

Northern Star: Callie Hoff

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-River Falls Women's Hockey Player who was just named D3 Player of the Year

March 20, 2022

Natalie Noury,

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — The old Proctor hockey rink was a place that turned out many state tournament teams, but also produced a lot of notable talent, thanks to one alum that has dominated the D3 hockey scene. “Now being the player of the year it’s just, a feeling, it’s hard to put into words,” Callie Hoff, Senior at UW-River…

UMD Men’s Hockey Headed to Loveland Regional to Begin NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech on March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Following its third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship, the UMD men’s hockey team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and learned where it is headed on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech. The game is set…

UMD Women’s Hockey Falls to Ohio State in National Championship Game

The Bulldogs end the year with a 27-11-1 overall record.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – A late third period goal proved to be the difference as the Ohio State women’s hockey team won its first-ever national championship with a 3-2 win over UMD. Naomi Rogge and Elizabeth Giguere scored the goals for the Bulldogs while Emma Soderberg finished with 33 saves. Rogge, who finished with two goals on the weekend, and…

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UW-Superior Curling Team Wins Bronze at Nationals

This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Northland has become a hot spot for curling on both sides of the bridge and another local team medaled recently at a national event last week. The UW-Superior curling team took home a bronze medal at this year’s U.S.A College Championships. This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011. This year’s squad…

Fans Show Up to Support UMD Women’s Hockey During National Championship Game

Watch parties were held across Duluth on Sunday including on UMD's campus and at Tavern on the Hill, bringing together hockey fans of all ages to cheer on the Bulldogs.

March 20, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been 12 years since Bulldog country was able to support the UMD women’s hockey team in the national championship game. But that changed on Sunday and fans came out ready and excited to cheer on their team. “Nothing feels better than watching our women who people didn’t think they were going to make it this far,…

Fanti, UMD Men’s Hockey Shuts Out Western Michigan to Win Third NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship

Fanti made 25 saves while Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs become the first team in league history to win three NCHC Frozen Faceoff titles.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Ryan Fanti made 25 saves as the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team shut out Western Michigan to capture the NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship. Fanti becomes the first player to record a shutout in an NCHC championship game. Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs won their third NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship….

UMD Women’s Hockey Set to Battle Ohio State in All-WCHA National Championship

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes split the regular season series this season. Puck drop for Sunday's national championship is set for 3:00 p.m.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team relied on their seniors on Friday as Emma Soderberg made a career-high 46 saves and Naomi Rogge scored the game-winner in double overtime. Because of that, the Bulldogs are back in the national championship game for the first time in 12 years and they’re greeted by a familiar opponent. The…

Local Businesses Preparing to Host Watch Parties as UMD Women’s Hockey Gets Set to Play in National Championship Game

There will be watch parties at the Kirby Student Center, Hoops Brewing and Tavern on the Hill for Sunday's national championship game.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, the UMD women’s hockey team will play for the national championship for the first time in 12 years, and there are plenty of places around town where you can cheer on the Bulldogs. Students can gather at the Kirby Student Center on UMD’s campus to watch the game, and there will also be watch parties…

Cherry, Hermantown Learn Opponents For State Boys Basketball Tournament

No. 5 Cherry will face No. 4 Nevis in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon while Hermantown will take on No. 1 Totino-Grace in the Class AAA quarterfinals on Tuesday morning.

March 19, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – State boys basketball brackets have been released as the action gets started next week. In Class A, Cherry earned the No. 5 seed in just its second ever state tournament appearance and first since 1997. The Tigers will face No. 4 seed Nevis Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Arena. In Class AAA, Hermantown is…

Hermantown Boys Basketball Outlasts Hibbing to Win Section 7AAA Championship

This is the Hawks first trip to the state tournament since 2018.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior Blake Schmitz finished with 30 points as the Hermantown boys basketball team held on to beat Hibbing 60-59 Friday night to capture the Section 7AAA championship. This is the Hawks first trip to the state tournament since 2018. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Fanti Backstops UMD Men’s Hockey to NCHC Championship Game

Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Junior goalie Ryan Fanti finished with a 30-save shutout as the UMD men’s hockey team defeated Denver 2-0 Friday afternoon in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semi-finals at the Xcel Energy Center. Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game. Puck drop is set…

Cherry Boys Basketball Edges Deer River to Clinch First Section 7A Title in 25 Years

Isaac Asuma led the way with 24 points as the Tigers are heading to their first state tournament since 1997.

March 18, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Isaac Asuma led the way with 24 points as the top-seeded Cherry boys basketball team held off Deer River 68-57 to clinch the section 7A boys basketball title. Sam Serna added 11 points while Isaiah Asuma finished with 10 points as the Tigers are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 1997. Seedings and…

Cloquet Softball Wraps Up First Week of Practice

The Lumberjacks will open the season April 8 at Moose Lake/Willow River.

March 18, 2022

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – With the weather getting a little bit warmer that means spring sports is right around the corner for Northland teams, and the Cloquet softball team wrapped up their first week of practice on Friday. Since they can’t get onto the field just yet, the Lumberjacks spent all week working different drills and techniques in the gym so…

Rogge’s Double OT Goal Sends UMD Women’s Hockey to National Championship Game

The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010.

March 18, 2022

Sam Ali,

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. – Senior forward Naomi Rogge scored in double overtime to give the UMD women’s hockey team the win over Northeastern 2-1 Friday afternoon in the NCAA Frozen Four semi-finals. The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010. That game will take place Sunday at Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of…

Tri-State Officials Association Looking for High School Umpires for Upcoming Spring Sports Season

Before the pandemic, the Tri-State Officials Association had nearly 80 umpires. And last year, it was all the way down to just 34.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With the winter sports season wrapping up, that means spring sports are right around the corner. And with that comes the discussion about the ongoing shortage of umpires in the Northland. Before the pandemic, the Tri-State Officials Association had nearly 80 umpires. And last year, it was all the way down to just 34. The organization has…

Pequot Lakes Knocks Off Esko Boys Basketball to Win Section 7AA Championship

The Eskomos end their season with a 25-4 overall record.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Despite leading by five at halftime, the Esko boys basketball team struggled offensively in the second half as Pequot Lakes rallied to win 58-50 to capture the Section 7AA championship at Romano Gym. The Eskomos end their season with a 25-4 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD’s Ryan Fanti Named NCHC Goaltender of the Year

The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD’s Ryan Fanti took home NCHC Goaltender of the Year honors at a special banquet Thursday evening. The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage. Last week, Fanti was named to the All-conference First Team and he’s a finalist for the 2022 Mike Richter award. This is the third time in…

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Named Top-3 Finalist for Patty Kazmaier Award

She is the 7th player in program history to be named a top-three finalist.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey senior center Gabbie Hughes has been named a top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier award, which is given to the top player in Division I women’s college hockey. Hughes already has four goals in the first two games of the NCAA Tournament, helping send UMD to its second straight Frozen Four. She is the…

UW-River Falls’ Forward, Hermantown Native Callie Hoff Named DIII Player of the Year

The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program's all-time leading scorer.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Hermantown native Callie Hoff has won the 2022 Laura Hurd Award, given to the best player in Division III women’s hockey. The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program’s all-time leading scorer. Hoff also won back-to-back WIAC Player of the Year awards, and this past season was…

Minneota Upsets MIB Girls Basketball Team in Class A Quarterfinals

Jordan Zubich led the way with 14 points as the Rangers now move on to the consolation bracket Friday morning at Concordia-St. Paul.

March 17, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball team led by 12 points at halftime, but Minneota would rally to force overtime and get the upset win 51-49 Thursday afternoon in the Class A quarterfinals at Maturi Pavilion. Jordan Zubich led the way with 14 points as the Rangers now move on to the consolation bracket Friday morning at Concordia-St….

UMD Women’s Hockey to Meet Northeastern in National Semi-Final Rematch

Puck drop Friday is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is in en route to their ninth-ever Frozen Four, a place where they’ve had a lot of success historically with an 11-3 record, including 5-3 in the semi-finals. And that’s where they’ll meet a familiar opponent. The Bulldogs will face Northeastern, the team that knocked off UMD in last year’s semi-finals. It…

Denver Awaits UMD Men’s Hockey in NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semi-Finals

The two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is in the final four of the NCHC Tournament as the Bulldogs will take part in the Frozen Faceoff semi-finals for the sixth straight year. Waiting for them will be top seed Denver. These two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other. “I think…

Prep Boys Basketball: Cherry, Deer River Advance to Section 7A Championship Game

The Warriors will face the Tigers in the section championship game Friday night at 7 p.m.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Behind 43 points from sophomore Isaac Asuma, the Cherry boys basketball team held on to beat Mountain Iron-Buhl 86-80 in the Section 7A semi-finals at Romano Gym. In other semi-final, Deer River erased an 18-point first-half deficit to defeat North Woods 66-62. The Warriors will face the Tigers in the section championship game Friday night at 7…

Superior’s Kell Piggott Commits to Augsburg Baseball Team

Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Kell Piggott announced on Twitter this week that he has committed to joining the Augusburg baseball team. Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team. Piggott is also a standout player for the Superior football and hockey teams….

South Shore’s Koy Nelson Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Team

The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

PORT WING, Wis. – This week, South Shore’s Koy Nelson has committed to joining the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team. The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game. This past season, Nelson scored a program-record 52 points against Bayfield, which included a school-record 12 three-pointers. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball Drops State Quarterfinal Match-Up to St. Paul Como Park

Taryn Hamling led the way with 20 points while Jessika Lofstrom chipped in with 13 points.

March 16, 2022

Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In the Class AAA state quarterfinals, the Grand Rapids girls basketball team could not get past St. Paul Como Park 76-57 Wednesday afternoon at Maturi Pavilion. Taryn Hamling led the way with 20 points while Jessika Lofstrom chipped in with 13. The Thunderhawks move on to the consolation bracket where they will face Detroit Lakes Thursday at…

Prep Boys Basketball: Esko Advances to Section 7AA Title Game, Moose Lake-Willow River Falls in Semi-Finals

The Eskomos will face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Moose Lake-Willow River in the other semi-final match-up.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Section 7AA boys basketball semi-finals, it was Esko over Crosby-Ironton 80-59 as they advance to the section championship game. The Eskomos will face Pequot Lakes who defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 66-59 in the other semi-final match-up. The title game will be Friday night at Romano Gym. In Section 7AAA, Hibbing defeated Cloquet 56-53 and Hermantown…

22nd Annual Boys Hockey All-Star Game Takes Place at Heritage Center

Team White defeated Team Blue 8-3 as Hermantown's Zam Plante was named MVP.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some of the top junior and senior boys hockey players suited up for one last game Tuesday night for the 2022 Essentia Health High School All-Star Game at the Heritage Center. In the end, Team White defeated Team Blue 8-3 as Hermantown’s Zam Plante was named MVP. Categories: High School, Sports

Great Outdoors: Maple Syrup Season in Minnesota

March 15, 2022

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – “You tap your trees when the crows are making their nests and earlier this morning a crow went by with its mouth full of grass or twigs or stuff like that. So obviously they’re thinking about making their nests, so that’s kind of the first sign of spring,” Farmer Doug says. In Minnesota, March is typically the…

Superior Native Joe Reasbeck to Be Inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame

After competing under legendary UW-Superior coach Mertz Mortorelli, Reasbeck coached one year for the Yellowjackets and the following two decades with the Spartans.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Former Superior High School wrestling coach Joe Reasbeck will be one of nine coaches to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. After competing under legendary UW-Superior coach Mertz Mortorelli, Reasbeck coached one year for the Yellowjackets and the following two decades with the Spartans. “I got this letter in the mail and it had…

Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy Commits to St. Scholastica Football Team

Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday afternoon, Duluth Denfeld’s Carter Kilroy signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Scholastica football team. Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career. “I toured a little bit of some Cities and some in North Dakota….

Saint Fennessy 4K Kicks-Off Racing Season in Hermantown This Weekend

You can sign up online for the race through Thursday night. In-person sign up will be at Skyline from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, as well as the morning of the race on Saturday.

March 15, 2022

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is finally here and the timing is perfect as a local race is scheduled to take place this weekend. The 8th annual Saint Fennessy 4K will kick off the racing season for Grandma’s Marathon. The start line will be at Hermantown High School and the finish and post-race party will take place at Skyline Social and…

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Organizers says this final fundraising push will help modernize their space and will keep the equipment safe and clean for nine months out of the year.

Sophomore Isaac Asuma led the way with 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

The Tigers went from a winless season to picking up their first-ever playoff win.

UMD's Semi-Final victory earlier this afternoon will mark the Bulldogs seventh straight NCAA Regional Finals appearance.

The event will take place Sunday at 6 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth.

Kobe Roth scored twice while Kyler Kleven also scored for the Bulldogs, who advance to their seventh straight regional finals on Saturday.

UMD will open up against Michigan Tech Thursday in the NCAA regional semi-finals. Puck drop at the Budweiser Events Center is set for 2 p.m.

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The Eskomos will open their season April 5th at home against Superior.

The Tigers move on to face defending state champions Hayfield Friday in the state quarterfinals at 12 p.m.

The Border Battle will take place Tuesday, March 29th at Romano Gym. The girls game will tip-off at 6 p.m. while the boys take the court at 7:30 p.m.

The Bulldogs will open up their conference schedule next Tuesday at home against St. Cloud State.

Cherry lost to Nevis two months ago but the Tigers say they've grown a lot since then. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Arena.

Blake Schmitz, Michael Lau and Abe Soumis each finished with 10 points for the Hawks, who will face Mound Westonka Wednesday in the consolation bracket at Concordia-St. Paul.

The Superior softball team is in its second week of practices. But last week was spring break so now they are able to train with the majority of their squad.

Tip-off Tuesday morning at Williams Arena in Minneapolis is set for 10 a.m.

After back-to-back Frozen Four appearances, the hope now is that the UMD women's hockey program will be once again be recognized as one of the best in the country.

For this week's segment, we feature a UW-River Falls Women's Hockey Player who was just named D3 Player of the Year

The Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the Loveland, Colorado regional and will open up the tournament against No. 3 seed Michigan Tech on March 24 at 2:00 p.m.

The Bulldogs end the year with a 27-11-1 overall record.

This is their best finish since they took home silver in 2011.

Watch parties were held across Duluth on Sunday including on UMD's campus and at Tavern on the Hill, bringing together hockey fans of all ages to cheer on the Bulldogs.

Fanti made 25 saves while Dominic James, Casey Gilling and Wyatt Kaiser each scored as the Bulldogs become the first team in league history to win three NCHC Frozen Faceoff titles.

The Bulldogs and Buckeyes split the regular season series this season. Puck drop for Sunday's national championship is set for 3:00 p.m.

There will be watch parties at the Kirby Student Center, Hoops Brewing and Tavern on the Hill for Sunday's national championship game.

No. 5 Cherry will face No. 4 Nevis in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon while Hermantown will take on No. 1 Totino-Grace in the Class AAA quarterfinals on Tuesday morning.

This is the Hawks first trip to the state tournament since 2018.

Blake Biondi and Koby Bender each scored for the Bulldogs, who will face Western Michigan Saturday night in the championship game.

Isaac Asuma led the way with 24 points as the Tigers are heading to their first state tournament since 1997.

The Lumberjacks will open the season April 8 at Moose Lake/Willow River.

The Bulldogs advance to the national championship game for the first time since 2010.

Before the pandemic, the Tri-State Officials Association had nearly 80 umpires. And last year, it was all the way down to just 34.

The Eskomos end their season with a 25-4 overall record.

The junior netminder led the conference in goals against average and save percentage.

She is the 7th player in program history to be named a top-three finalist.

The former Proctor/Hermantown star wrapped up a stellar career at UW-River Falls as she became the program's all-time leading scorer.

Jordan Zubich led the way with 14 points as the Rangers now move on to the consolation bracket Friday morning at Concordia-St. Paul.

Puck drop Friday is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.

The two teams split their season series with each squad getting a road win over the other.

The Warriors will face the Tigers in the section championship game Friday night at 7 p.m.

Last year as a junior, he helped the Spartans go 16-6 in the regular season and competed with the Superior Reds summer baseball team.

The senior led the state of Wisconsin in scoring at just over 30 points per game.

Taryn Hamling led the way with 20 points while Jessika Lofstrom chipped in with 13 points.

The Eskomos will face Pequot Lakes, who defeated Moose Lake-Willow River in the other semi-final match-up.

Team White defeated Team Blue 8-3 as Hermantown's Zam Plante was named MVP.

After competing under legendary UW-Superior coach Mertz Mortorelli, Reasbeck coached one year for the Yellowjackets and the following two decades with the Spartans.

Kilroy will play running back at CSS and it also means he will compete on the same field he did during his high school career.

You can sign up online for the race through Thursday night. In-person sign up will be at Skyline from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, as well as the morning of the race on Saturday.

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