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Twins Fire Manager Rocco Baldelli After 70-92 Season

The Twins finished with the fourth-worst record in the major leagues and their worst mark since 2016.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli talks to one of his players before the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles after a second straight disappointing season….

Micah Parsons’ Hyped Return to Dallas Ends with Cowboys and Packers in 40-40 Tie

Prescott and Jordan Love had three touchdown passes apiece in regulation.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott both said winning was the only thing that mattered in the Green Bay pass rusher’s hyped return to Dallas to face the Cowboys and their franchise quarterback. Turns out neither star got what he wanted Sunday night. Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Parsons’ only sack played…

Mercury Overcome 13-Point Deficit in 4th Quarter, Beat Lynx 86-81 to Advance to WNBA Finals

McBride led Minnesota with 31 points on 6-of-11 shooting from 3-point range.

PHOENIX (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 23 points, DeWanna Bonner made two late 3-pointers and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the short-handed Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4 on Sunday to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021. Phoenix will face the Indiana-Las Vegas winner. Indiana forced a Game 5 earlier…

Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Bad Bunny performs during the final concert of his summer residency in his homeland at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime…

Steelers Hold on for 24-21 Win Over Vikings in NFL’s First Regular-Season Game in Ireland

Rodgers was 18 for 22 for 200 yards and the touchdown to Metcalf, who had five catches for 126 yards.

DUBLIN (AP) — Even though he’s relatively new to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers fully understands the Rooney family’s connections to the Emerald Isle. They didn’t want to disappoint Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. Kenneth Gainwell did his part by running for 99 yards and two touchdowns in the 24-21 victory at Croke Park,…

CSS Football Walks Off Macalester in Double Overtime for First Conference Win

In double overtime, Jacob Andrews is the hero for the Saints, nailing a 35-yard field goal to walk off the Scots 37 to 34. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team hosted Macalester on Saturday afternoon. The Saints and the Scots battled it out all game, ending regulation tied 34-34. In double overtime, Jacob Andrews is the hero for the Saints, nailing a 35-yard field goal to walk off the Scots 37 to 34. CSS will hit the road next week to take on Concordia…

#16 UMD Football Celebrates Homecoming with 28-14 Win Over MSU-Moorhead

UMD is right back at Malosky Stadium on Saturday, October 4th, against Southwest Minnesota State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team tried to remain perfect on Saturday, welcoming in MSU-Moorhead for their homecoming game. After the Dragons went down on their opening drive and took a 7-0 lead, UMD’s defense provided a spark for the team. Brock Unger intercepted Jack Strand and returned it for an 82-yard pick-six to tie the game up 7-7. The…

Prep Football: Rapids Hands Hermantown First Loss, Northwestern Goes to 6-0, East & Superior Fall

In a battle of 7AAAA heavyweights, Grand Rapids reigned supreme over Hermantown on Friday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a battle of 7AAAA heavyweights, Grand Rapids reigned supreme over Hermantown on Friday night. The Thunderhawks handed the Hawks their first loss of the season, 34 to 20. In other Minnesota action, Duluth East played unbeaten North Branch tough. But, they fall to the Vikings, 22 to 12. Over in Wisconsin, Northwestern is now 6-0 on the…

Minnesota Monsters Re-Sign ArenaMania II MVP Ja’Vonte Johnson for Third Season

Quarterback Ja'Vonte Johnson passed for 32 touchdown last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have re-signed star quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson for a third season. In the Monsters’ quest for back-to-back championships, Johnson had a spectacular year, throwing for 1,631 yards and 32 passing touchdowns. He also averaged 181.2 yards per game. In the ArenaMania II championship game, Johnson led the team to a 56 to 27 win over the…

UW-Superior Breaking Ground on New Track & Field Throwing Facility

The school plans on the facility being ready by May.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to build. On Thursday, the school announced that they will be building a new throwing facility. It will be located behind Ross-Hawkes Hall, on the site of the former baseball field. UWS, who’s set to host the 2026 UMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, will be able to support events such as the hammer throw, discus,…

Ready for the O’Griddy? Justin Jefferson wants to put on a show in Ireland

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) speaks during a press conference ahead of their match against Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. DUBLIN (AP) — Justin Jefferson has something special planned for Dublin when the Vikings face the Steelers at Croke Park. It’s the first time Ireland is hosting a regular-season NFL game, so the Minnesota wide…

Esko Football Handles Proctor in Thursday Night Matchup

Esko earns road win 54-0 over the Rails.

PROCTOR, Minn.- A rare Thursday night football match up took place at Egerdahl field as Proctor hosted Esko. Esko handles business on the road, defeating the Rails 54-0, to pick up their fourth consecutive win. Esko (4-1) is back at home on Friday, October 3rd, against Hermantown. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. For the Rails, their next game is on…

Cloquet/Carlton Girls Soccer Blanks Duluth Marshall 1-0 Thanks to Late Goal From Sell

After a scoreless first half, the Lumberjacks found the back of the net late to secure a 1-0 win over the Hilltoppers. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team traveled to Duluth to take on Marshall on Thursday. After a scoreless first half, the Lumberjacks found the back of the net late to secure a 1-0 win over the Hilltoppers. Scoring the lone goal for the Lumberjacks was senior forward BrookeLynn Sell. The Lumberjacks are back in action on Saturday, September 27th,…

Northern Star: Colleen Claude

Claude is on the verge of 200 assists for the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In volleyball, the saying goes bump, set, spike. And it seems that the crowd tends to remember the spike the most. However, none of that happens without a perfect set. For UWS, Colleen Claude is a player who can set up plays for her team. Over the years, the senior setter has learned exactly what ball her teammates…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Takes Bragging Rights Over CSS for 10th Straight Time

The Yellowjackets had five different goal-scorers in the contest.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was able to get the best of their border battle rivals, St. Scholastica on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets blanked the Saints 5 to 0 to earn their 10th straight win against them. UWS (5-3) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. As for CSS (0-6-3), they will host St. Olaf on Saturday. Categories:…

Former Duluth Marshall Goaltender Kaenan Smith Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Smith last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another local product will join the UMD men’s hockey team in the coming years. Former Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday evening. He last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, he went 10-8-1 and had a saves percentage of .934. Smith is currently…

Harbor Monsters Rebranding as Minnesota Monsters, Joining AF1

The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they'll enter year three.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they’ll enter year three. No longer are they a member of the Arena League but they also have a slight name change. Wednesday, the team confirmed with Fox 21 that they will be joining the Arena Football One League and will now be called the Minnesota Monsters. Arena Football…

UMD Volleyball Improves to 10-0 on Season with Straight-Set Victory Over Bemidji State

The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday, defeating Bemidji State in straight sets. The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory. UMD (10-0) will next play at Wayne State on Friday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Duluth East Volleyball Rallies to Hand Greenway 4th Loss

The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Greenway in four sets. Harlow Hartwick led East with 14 kills in the victory. The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday. As for Greenway (13-4), they’ll host Mesabi East on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Mercury Snap Back from 20-Point Deficit to Beat Lynx 89-83 in OT and Even WNBA Semifinal Series

The Mercury, who played their fourth game in seven days, will host Game 3 of the best-of-five series on Friday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury erase a 20-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime on Tuesday night, tying the WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece. Sami Whitcomb’s 3-pointer from the wing with…

UMD Football Seeks Redemption Against MSU-Moorhead

UMD is 18-1 against MSU-Moorhead since the 2002 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was in a contest against Minnesota State-Moorhead last September that the UMD football team adopted their motto for this season. The Bulldogs lost on a last second touchdown to the Dragons so the one play at a time method was born. So far, that’s resulted in a perfect 4-0 record, including last week’s 34 to 17 victory…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Play in Northern Ireland in 2026

The UMD men are the 2nd NCHC team to be invited to play in Belfast.

DULUTH, Minn.- In January, the UMD women’s hockey team will travel to Ireland to play in the Friendship Four. Ten months later, the UMD men’s squad will also play a regular season contest in Belfast. Announced Tuesday, the Bulldog men were one of four teams selected to play in the Friendship Four series. They’ll join UConn, Providence, and Colgate during…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #16 in Latest AVCA Poll

UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continues to move up in the AVCA Poll. On Monday, the Bulldogs jumped from the 24th spot to number 16. UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The Bulldogs will look to go to 10-0 on the year Tuesday evening…

Proctor Volleyball Picks up Road win Over Two Harbors to improve to 10-7

Proctor is back in action on Tuesday, September 30th, against Esko. 

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team made the trip up the North Shore, taking on Two Harbors on Monday. The Rails earn the road win, defeating the Agates in four sets. Proctor is back in action on Tuesday, September 30th, against Esko. First set is at 7 p.m. For Two Harbors, they will hit the road on Thursday, September…

UWS Volleyball Opens up Conference Play with Rematch of UMAC Championship Game

First set between Northwestern and UWS is on Friday, September 26th, at 7 p.m.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team wrapped up their annual Stinger Classic tournament over the weekend. Now the Yellowjackets open up UMAC conference play. On Friday the 10-and-6 Yellowjackets hit the road to take on Northwestern in their first conference game of the year. A season ago, the Eagles and the Yellowjackets met in the UMAC championship game. Where Northwestern…

Former UMD Forward Dominic James Signs with Tampa Bay Lightning

James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD forward Dominic James has put pen to paper on an NHL contract over the weekend. James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The forward last skated for the Bulldogs in the 2024-2025 season. In his final season with the Bulldogs, James appeared in 35 games and tallied 14 goals and 16 assists. Categories:…

UMD Women’s Soccer Head Coach Greg Cane Earns 300th Career Win

Cane earned his 300th career win on Friday, when his squad defeated Sioux Falls 5 to 1.

DULUTH, Minn.- On the pitch, the UMD women’s soccer head coach Greg Cane hit a milestone in his coaching career. Cane earned his 300th career win on Friday, when his squad defeated Sioux Falls 5 to 1. With the win, Cane is now ranked 15th in wins among all division II active head coaches. The Bulldogs are currently 3-1-1 on…

#24 UMD Volleyball Earns Statement Win Against #6 Ranked Southwest Minnesota State

UMD will continue NSIC conference play on Tuesday, September 23rd, against Bemidji State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team put its undefeated record on the line Saturday, hosting 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. After dropping the first set, the Bulldogs won three consecutive sets to defeat the Mustangs 3-1, to improve to 9-0 on the year. Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 18 kills. UMD will continue NSIC conference play…

UWS Volleyball Closes out Stinger Classic with Victory Over CSS

UWS defends their home court defeating the Saints 3-1, to improve to 10-6. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team hosted the annual Stinger Classic over the weekend. The Yellowjackets closed out the tournament with a boarder battle match up against CSS. UWS defends their home court defeating the Saints 3-1, to improve to 10-6. The Yellowjackets begin UMAC conference play on Friday, September 26th, against Northwestern (Minn). Game time is at 7 p.m….

CSS Football Falls Short in Home Opener Against Augsburg

The Saints look to bounce back on Saturday, September 27th, against Macalester College. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team held its home opener against Augsburg on Saturday afternoon. The Saints started the game out hot against the Auggies, taking an early 14-0 lead. However, the Auggies battled back to defeat the Saints 30-23. The Saints look to bounce back on Saturday, September 27th, against Macalester College. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Categories: College,…

Packers Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Browns After Late-Game Collapse

Josh Jacobs also had his 11-game streak of having a rushing TD snapped.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The usual mention or flashback to something that happened in the Vince Lombardi era brings back fond memories for Green Bay Packers fans. That wasn’t the case after Sunday’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The last time the Packers lost a game where it was up by at least 10 points and had a shutout with four…

Isaiah Rodgers Races into Vikings Record Book with Pair of Defensive Touchdowns vs. Bengals

He is the 11th player since the Super Bowl era began in 1966 with interception and fumble return touchdowns in the same game.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There was no cooling off Isaiah Rodgers no matter how many towels his fawning teammates used to fan the white-hot Vikings cornerback on the sideline. Rodgers’ historic domination of the Cincinnati Bengals was so disruptive the Vikings’ offense had to shush the home crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium for serenading the one-man turnover machine too loudly on…

Prep Football: Hermantown, Esko, & Hibbing Earn Week 4 Wins, Denfeld & Superior Fall

Friday marked Week 4 for prep football teams in Minnesota and Week 5 for Wisconsin squads.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team continued to prove that they are a top contender for the Section 7AAAA title. On Friday, the Hawks improved to 4-0 after defeating Cloquet 41 to 21. In Esko, the Esko football team continued their winning ways as they topped Mora 50 to 0 for their 3rd straight victory. As for Duluth Denfeld, they…

A’ja Wilson and Alanna Smith Share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

Smith is the second Minnesota player in a row to at least share this award.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time in four seasons, sharing the award this time with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx. Each player received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated. It’s the first time the award, first given out…

Lake Superior Zoo launches animal trading cards program

Coyote Millie Trading Card DULUTH, Min. – The Lake Superior Zoo now has a 2025–2026 trading card collection. It features 15 animals including: Alaskan brown bear, axolotl, bald eagle, Burmese python, capybara, caribou, Chilean rose-haired tarantula, coyote, North American river otter, pygmy slow loris, red-footed tortoise, red panda, ring-tailed lemur, sand cat, and three-banded armadillo. You can get the cards…

Esko Girls Soccer Remains Undefeated After Blanking Duluth Marshall in Section 7A Title Game Rematch

Esko improves to 9-0 on the year.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team put its undefeated record on the line Thursday night, hosting Duluth Marshall in a rematch of last year’s section 7A championship game. Esko defeats the Hilltoppers 3 to 0 in the title game rematch to improve to 9-0 on the season. Esko is back in action on Saturday, September 20th, against Providence Academy….

UMD Men’s Hockey Selected to Finish 6th in NCHC Preseason Media Poll

The Bulldogs will open up the season on the road against Alaska Fairbanks on Friday, October 3rd. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team was selected to finish 6th in the NCHC preseason media poll on Thursday. In the poll, Western Michigan was selected to win the NCHC conference. Last year, the Bulldogs finished with a record of 13-30-3. Finishing 7th in the conference a season ago. UMD enters the season with a young roster, with 18…

Northern Star: Benson Peterson

Peterson tallied 17 goals in the first eight games of the season for Duluth Marshall.

DULUTH, Minn.- Changing positions can sometimes be an adjustment for players. But for Duluth Marshall senior striker Benson Peterson, it’s resulted in 17 goals in just eight games of action. “I’ve adapted my right wing game at striker. I tend to drive more and use my body to shield the ball and it’s led to lots of opportunites opening up…

Piazza Picks Up 1st Win as Coach as UWS Women’s Soccer Shuts Out North Central

UWS was led by Kamryn Hill, who had a hat trick in the victory.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Not only was it the UW-Superior women’s soccer teams first win of the season on Wednesday night, It was also the first win for new head coach Nick Piazza. Piazza and company shut out North Central, 6 to 0. UWS was led by Kamryn Hill, who had a hat trick in the victory. The Yellowjackets (1-4-1) will next…

Former Bulldog Wyatt Kaiser & Blackhawks Agree on New Contract Extension

Kaiser last suited up for UMD in 2023.

CHICAGO, Illinois.- On the verge of beginning traning camp, former UMD defenseman Wyatt Kaiser can finally get to work. On Wednesday, the restricted free agent and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a new two-year, 1.7 million dollar deal. Kaiser is coming off a career-year as he had highs in goals, points, games played, blocked shots, and lastly hits. He last…

Fall Hawk Migration in Full Swing

DULUTH, Minn.– Birders were ready with binoculars, cameras and counters, because right now, fall hawk migration is in full swing. Every fall, guests flock near and far to visit the cliffside birding site. Today specifically, counters kept busy with bald eagles, sharp shinned hawks, and broad winged hawks. This year, Hawk Ridge broke the state record with daily bluejay sightings….

UMD Men’s Hockey Relying on Veterans Ahead of New Year

UMD opens the season October 3rd at Alaska Fairbanks.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off another down year. But, the beauty of a new season means everyone starts over from scratch. The Bulldogs, who are just a little over two weeks from their season opener in Alaska, return a lot of talent. Those back include defenseman Joey Pierce, Aaron Pionk, and Ty Hanson. Plus, forward…

UMD Forward Max Plante Named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team

Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned the honor ahead of the 2021-2022 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante has landed on the NCHC Preseason All-Conference team. Just last season, the former Hermantown Hawk had nine goals and 19 assists in 23 games of action. He also secured a NCHC All-Rookie team nod for his efforts. Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned…

UW-Superior’s Savanna Hering Claims UMAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Hering had 53 digs this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse tournament.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current UWS libero Savanna Hering has been named the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week. Hering had 53 digs this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse tournament. She and the Yellowjackets also went 3 and 1 at the tourney. They’re next in action this weekend, hosting the Stinger Classic. Categories: College, Sports

Vikings Put RB Aaron Jones on IR with Hamstring Injury That Will Sideline Him More Than a Month

The Vikings also signed old friend Cam Akers to the practice squad.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The ailing Minnesota Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve on Wednesday, requiring him to miss a minimum of four games with a hamstring injury suffered during what has become a costly defeat in the home opener. With quarterback J.J. McCarthy likely out for multiple weeks with a sprained ankle that occurred in that 22-6 loss to…

Prep Volleyball: Rails Rally Past Greyhounds, Hawks Handle Spartans

Both the Proctor and Hermantown volleyball teams picked up road wins on Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday night. After dropping the first set to Duluth East, the Rails rallied to take the next three and come away with the four-set victory. Reagan Rodberg led Proctor with 17 kills in the contest. Proctor plays at Two Harbors on Monday. As for Duluth East, they host…

UMD Men’s Hockey Names Joey Pierce Captain for 2025-2026 Season

Pierce is the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be defenseman Joey Pierce. He’s the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season. As for the alternates they will be Kyler Kovich, Aaron Pionk, Ty Hanson, and lastly Max Plante. UMD…