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Former Captain Dave Williams Named St. Scholastica Interim Men’s Hockey Head Coach

Williams replaces Kevin Moore who according to a press release from the athletic department, resigned from his position earlier this month. 

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica announced on Monday that they have named former captain Dave Williams as the interim head men’s hockey coach. Williams replaces Kevin Moore who according to a press release from the athletic department, resigned from his position earlier this month. Williams went and played three seasons professionally in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). Williams finished…

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Boys Soccer Drops Home Contest to Mounds View

The Lumberjacks gave up their first goal of the early season.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer gave up their first goal of the season and then couldn’t get much going offensively, as Mounds View got the 1-0 win over the Lumberjacks. The Lumberjacks (1-1) get back in action on Thursday hosting Mesabi East. Kickoff is set for 4:45 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports

Mark Wick Named Interim Head Coach of Augsburg Men’s Hockey

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– Hermantown native Mark Wick has been named Interim Head Coach for the Augsburg Men’s Hockey Team. He takes over for Chris Brown, who resigned on Friday, to pursue an assistant coaching job at Alaska-Fairbanks, a Division 1 Hockey School. Wick was the head coach of Men’s Hockey at Saint Scholastica for 14 years, and an Assistant Coach for…

Goalies Inc. Returns for Skills Camp at AMSOIL Arena

DULUTH, Minn.– This weekend at AMSOIL Arena, about 40 young goaltenders not only sharpened their skates, but their skills as well, in a unique two-day goalie camp that travels through the country. Goalies Inc. based out of Marquette, Michigan is a goaltending and power skating skills camp that makes its second return to AMSOIL this year and 7th return to…

Duluth East Blows Past Forest Lake in Season Opener

DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth East Boys Soccer Team opened their regular season this afternoon at Ordean Stadium against the Forest Lake Rangers. The Greyhounds went up early in the first half with goals from two different seniors, Kai Hoffman and Amma Okoro. Hoffman Scored from a Penalty Kick while Okoro’s came from a breakaway and assist from Jackson Descombaz. The…

Prep Football: Northwestern Tops Rice Lake in First Meeting in 35 Years, Superior Gets Shut Out

Greg Ohman and Tanner Kaufman finished with two touchdowns each as the Tigers improved to 2-0. 

MAPLE, Wis. – The Northwestern football team jumped out to an early lead then hung on late to get the 28-20 win over Rice Lake in the programs’ first meeting in 35 years. Greg Ohman and Tanner Kaufman finished with two touchdowns each as the Tigers improved to 2-0. Meanwhile, Superior struggled to get anything going as SPASH got the…

Coaches Corner: Dave Reyelts

For this week's segment, we talk with the head coach of the St. Scholastica women's soccer team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with St. Scholastica women’s soccer head coach Dave Reyelts as the Saints wrapped up their first week of fall practice before officially starting their first season in the MIAC. The Saints will open the regualr season Sept. 3 hosting UW-Whitewater. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Prep Girls Soccer: Duluth Denfeld, Marshall, East Drop Home Openers

Alyssa Doyle scored the lone goal for the Hunters while Nina Thorson scored for the Hilltoppers.

DULUTH, Minn. – Leah Hamm made her debut as head coach of her former program, but the Duluth Denfeld girls soccer team couldn’t fight back as North Branch got the 2-1 win. Alyssa Doyle scored the lone goal for the Hunters. In other prep girls soccer action, New Prague defeated Duluth Marshall 4-1, with Nina Thorson scoring the lone goal…

South Ridge Football Ready to Complete Unfinished Business This Fall

The Panthers will open this season at Bigfork on Thursday, Sept. 2. 

CULVER, Minn. – We have one week until the Minnesota high school football season officially gets started and after not getting to end their season the way they had hoped last year, the South Ridge football team is eager to get going. The Panthers bring back a good amount of experience, especially on the line this year. They say they…

Sea Kayaking with UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Active Adventures: Tips for Staying Safe When Kayaking on the Big Lake

DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s Arman Rahman straps on a life jacket and gives sea kayaking a try with UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program. Click here to register for a course today! Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Entertainment Tags: Active Adventures, Arman Rahman, lake superior, Local News, safety, sea kayaking, UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Noah Cates to Captain UMD Men’s Hockey Team for Second Season

Kobe Roth, Tanner Laderoute and Louie Roehl will all serve as assistant captains this upcoming season

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team officially announced their team captains for the 2021-22 season. After deciding to not head out to Philadelphia just yet and to return for his senior season, forward Noah Cates will once again wear the ‘C’. Cates is the first Bulldog to be named captain for two years in a row since current…

Prep Volleyball: Esko, Duluth East, Hermantown Win Season Openers at Home

The Eskomos and Greyhounds gave their new head coaches their first wins in their debuts.

ESKO, Minn. – Esko opened the season in a big way, getting the 3-0 win (25-16, 25-13, 25-13) over Cook County to give Pete Stasiuk his first win as the Eskomos head coach. Another new head coach also picked up their first win, Duluth East’s Susan Schmidt led the Greyhounds to a 3-1 over Princeton. The Tigers took the first…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys, Cloquet-Carlton Girls Drop Season Openers

Simon Davidson and Matt Eklund scored the goals for the Hunters.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team battled back but couldn’t hang on, as Mahtomedi got the 4-2 win to open the 2021 season. Simon Davidson and Matt Eklund scored the goals for the Hunters. Denfeld will be back in action on Saturday hosting Hill-Murray. Kickoff is set for noon. In prep girls soccer action, Cloquet-Carlton couldn’t find…

Experienced Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer Eyeing Another Big Season

This year's team is led by nine seniors with a lot of speed, scoring ability and experience up front as they aim for their third straight section title.

CLOQUET, Minn. – This year’s soccer season officially gets started on Thursday afternoon and the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team is entering the season with high expectations and are ready to continue on what they’ve built the past few years. With no state tournament last season, the Lumberjacks dropped just one game and had the unique opportunity to end their season…

UW-Superior Volleyball Picked Third, Northland College Fifth in UMAC Preseason Poll

The Yellowjackets will be led by setter Megan Holz and outside hitter Alexie Pryd while the LumberJills will be led by outside hitters Larissa Fossum and Bailey Wynn Jr. 

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UMAC preseason volleyball poll was released today before the season gets started next week. UW-Superior was picked to finish third while Northland College was selected fifth and Northwestern took the unanimous top spot. The Yellowjackets return 10 players and welcome in eight newcomers to the team that finished third in the conference in the spring. They’ll…

St. Scholastica, UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Play to 1-1 Draw in Exhibition

The two teams will meet up again Oct. 20 in Superior. 

DULUTH, Minn. – Nearly two hours of soccer wouldn’t be enough in the first round of this year’s Bridge Battle, as the St. Scholastica and UW-Superior men’s soccer teams played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Jordan Finneran scored the lone goal for the Saints. The Saints will officially open their season Sept. 1 hosting…

Nate Hanson Excited to Lead Hermantown Girls Soccer as Season Opener Approaches

Hanson and the Hawks will open the season Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at North Branch. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown girls soccer team will kick off their season on Thursday with Nate Hanson officially taking over the reigns. Hanson has spent the past eight years as an assistant coach and is now excited to be a head coach and to lead this young Hawks program. “He has a lot of soccer knowledge and it’s been…

Washington Mystics Sign Port Wing’s Megan Gustafson for Remainder of Season

The South Shore alum had previously signed three seven-day contracts with the team and has appeared in six games with them, averaging 3.2 points and 4.0 rebounds a game. 

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Washington Mystics announced that they have signed Port Wing native Megan Gustafson for the rest of the season. The South Shore alum had previously signed three seven-day contracts with the team and has appeared in six games with them, averaging 3.2 points and 4.0 rebounds a game. Gustafson originally signed with the Mystics on June 21…

Duluth Denfeld Football Looking to Continue Building Success in Erik Lofald’s Third Season as Head Coach

The Hunters will open their season next Thursday, Sept. 2, at Esko. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The countdown is on until high school football returns in Minnesota. For Duluth Denfeld, it’s time to turn up the intensity at practice and continue embracing this year’s theme of never quit. It’s a big year for Duluth Denfeld as it’s year three for Erik Lofald as head coach. Last year, the Hunters won their first game…

UMD Cross Country Teams Ranked Fifth in NSIC Preseason Polls

The NSIC Athletes to Watch for UMD are Mackenzie Hall and Matthew Trutna.

DULUTH, Minn. – Both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams are ranked fifth in their respective NSIC Preseason Coaches Polls. The women’s NSIC Athlete to Watch for UMD is Mackenzie Hall, who is coming off of an 18th place finish at the 2019 NSIC championships, and 34th in the central regionals. To view the full women’s release, head…

Glensheen’s ‘Concerts on the Pier’ Providing Much Needed Relaxation for Visitors

The Final Concert on the Pier for 2021 will be Wednesday, Aug. 25

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s a midweek break loved and enjoyed by many locals and visitors in the Northland. Concerts on the Pier at Glensheen Mansion have hundreds enjoying the great outdoors this summer. It’s an audio attraction that was forced to be muted back in 2020. “It’s strange because you’re playing to the water, you’re playing to the shore, you’re…

Denfeld Boys Soccer Looking to Continue Next Man Up Mentality Heading Into Fall Season

The Hunters will have to replace a few key pieces, specifically Mr. Soccer finalist Keegan Chastey, if they want to get back to the state tournament, but feel the foundation they're building within their programs allows them to continue their success

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s officially game week for Minnesota high school soccer teams and after ending the year with a win last season, the Duluth Denfeld boys are ready to get this year started. The Hunters are eyeing another big season but will have to replace a few key pieces, specifically Mr. Soccer finalist Keegan Chastey. But this is nothing…

“Tight-Knit” Senior Class Ready To Lead Esko Football Back to Successful Season

This year's senior class for Esko is a smaller one with just 13 players, but they say it's one of the closest groups they've ever had.

ESKO, Minn. – We’ve officially kicked off the second week of practice for Minnesota High School football and for Esko, they used week one to build their chemistry and are now feeling ready to go. This year’s senior class for Esko is a smaller one with just 13 players, but they say it’s one of the closest groups they’ve ever…

MIAC Announces Fall 2021 COVID-19 Competition Plan

Things like masking and fan attendance will be a school decision, but conference games that have to be postponed due to COVID can be rescheduled.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Monday, the MIAC released its fall COVID-19 sports competition plan. St. Scholastica is in the process of transitioning their programs to the MIAC and will compete in the conference starting this fall. Things like masking and fan attendance will be a school decision. The MIAC said that if a conference game has to be postponed due to…

UMD Volleyball Ranked No. 7 in AVCA Preseason Coaches Poll

UMD is one of five teams in the NSIC to be ranked in the top 25, with Concordia-St. Paul earning a No. 2 ranking. Northern State, St. Cloud State and Wayne State also make the list. 

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team has been ranked in the top 10 nationally in the AVCA Preseason Coaches Poll, coming in at No. 7 with 684 points. UMD is one of five teams in the NSIC to be ranked in the top 25, with Concordia-St. Paul earning a No. 2 ranking. Northern State, St. Cloud State and Wayne…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Lake Superior College in First Exhibition

The Saints scored four times in the second half for the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica men’s soccer team scored four goals in the second half to get the 4-0 win over Lake Superior College in their first exhibition of the season. The Saints will host the bridge battle on Wednesday as UW-Superior comes to town for an exhibition, then they will open the regular season Sept. 1 hosting Saint…

Discover Pro Wrestling Brings Professional Wrestling Back to Northland With First-Ever Event

Discover Pro Wrestling has been working on this event, "DPW 1: The Warmth of Warfare" for over a year and is excited to finally bring this new promotion to the area. 

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday night, professional wrestling made its return to the Northland in a big way as Discover Pro Wrestling, a new pro wrestling promotion based out of Superior, held its first ever event “DPW 1: The Warmth of Warfare”. The event, which was held at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth, featured multiple different matches with wrestlers coming from…

Rock Ridge Football Wraps Up First Week of Practice as New Program

The Wolverines will open its inaugural season Sept. 2 hosting North Woods. 

EVELETH, Minn. – The first week of practice for Minnesota high school football teams is in the books, and it was also the first week of practice ever for the newly consolidated Rock Ridge Wolverines. The Wolverines are in the process of merging the Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia programs together. This past season, a few teams consolidated and now it’s the…

Former UMD Defenseman Matt Cairns Signs AHL Deal With Rochester Americans

Cairns spent just one season with the Bulldogs after playing three seasons for Cornell, tallying six assists.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Former UMD defenseman Matt Cairns has signed a one-year contract with the Rochester Americans, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. Cairns spent just one season with the Bulldogs after playing three seasons for Cornell. This season, he tallied six assists with a +18 rating. Cairns was selected in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft…

Experienced UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Team Entering Fall Season With High Expectations

The Yellowjackets return all but one player from last year including goalkeeper and reigning UMAC Defensive Player of the Year Morgan Philliber. Now, they're motivated to bring home the program's first conference title.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – We are just about a week away from college sports returning in the Northland and this week, the UW-Superior women’s soccer team returned to the pitch ready for a big fall season. Just three months ago, the Yellowjackets were wrapping up a strong spring season, going 7-3 and making it to their second ever UMAC championship game….

Nearly Sold-Out Crowd Attends “MMA Outdoor War” at Gondik Law Speedway

The event, organized by Inner Strength MMA Promotions out of Superior, is the first outdoor event they've ever held in Superior.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – There was a little bit of a different atmosphere in Superior on Saturday as the Gondik Law Speedway wasn’t home to car racing. It was fight night as the speedway hosted the “MMA Outdoor War”. The event, organized by Inner Strength MMA Promotions out of Superior, is the first outdoor event they’ve ever held in Superior. It…

Coaches Corner: UMD Volleyball

For this week's segment, we chat with the UMD volleyball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from the UMD volleyball team, including head coach Jim Boos and team captain Kate Berg, as the Bulldogs began their first week of fall practices. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Nashville Predators’ John Hynes Receives Tour of Heritage Center

The majority owner of the Predators, Herb Fritch, is a Duluth native and is one of the biggest contributors to the Duluth Heritage Sports Center Foundation.

DULUTH, Minn. – One of the NHL coaches that attended the 2021 USA Hockey Level 5 Coaches Symposium was Nashville’s John Hynes, who spent some time getting a tour of the Heritage Center, courtesy of the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association. Hynes says he was taken aback by the art in the Seitz Arena and how much pride it shows for…

USA Hockey’s Level 5 Coaches Symposium Welcomes Over 400 Attendees

Topics of discussion include how to be a better passing team, as well as developing a team culture and identity.

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 400 coaches from all levels came together for the 2021 Level 6 Coaches Symposium, which is hosted by USA Hockey. The four-day symposium features several guest speakers, including coaches from the AHL and NHL. Organizers say it’s a way to celebrate coaches all over the country who care about the game and want to give back,…

Prep Football: Northwestern Dominates Ashland, Superior Falls to Ellsworth

The Tigers got the road win over the Oredockers, while the Spartans struggled at home against the Panthers.

MAPLE, Wis. – Greg Ohman found the endzone twice as the Northwestern football team knocked off Ashland 42-7 Friday night at Oredocker Stadium. In other prep football action, Superior dropped their season opener at home to Ellsworth 50-22. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Active Adventures: Sliding Through Mont Du Lac’s Outta Bounds Tubing Park

The tube slides are open all season. Summer hours are Monday-Saturday from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Active Adventures, it’s tubing to the extreme! Reaching speeds of 40 mph down the four different tube slides at Mont Du Lac Resort’s Outta Bounds Tubing Park. The tube slides are open all season. Summer hours are Monday-Saturday from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. Categories: Active Adventures, Entertainment, News,…

Numbers Not An Issue for Cloquet Football Team

Cloquet will battle Proctor in Week One on Friday, September 3rd.

CLOQUET, Minn. – We are just two weeks away from the start of the high school football season in the state of Minnesota. And one team that will be making noise once again is Cloquet. The Lumberjacks were able to host their offseason programs over the summer. But it’s not just the players who have to get ready. The coaching…

Kevin Moore No Longer Head Coach of CSS Men’s Hockey Team

Moore led the Saints to a 7-8 record in 2021, including an appearance in the NCHA semi-finals.

DULUTH, Minn. – Two weeks ago, St. Scholastica said good-bye to their longtime women’s hockey coach Jackie MacMillan when she resigned following issues with the administration. And now, the men’s hockey team will have a new head coach as well. A source tells FOX 21 that Kevin Moore out at CSS after one season with the program. The athletic department…

Potential COVID Issues Could Test Depth of UMD Football Team

With regards to vaccines, Wiese says the goal is to educate his players and stay within the guidelines outlined by the school and the state.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is wrapping up their second week of practice. And although for the most part are normal, the Bulldogs are still aware that COVID-19 could still have an impact on their season. Head coach Curt Wiese says getting everyone involved with weekly game plans will be more important than ever before. “That’s going to…

Pete Stasiuk Leading New Era of Esko Volleyball

The Eskomos will open their season next Thursday against Cook County.

ESKO, Minn. – High school volleyball teams are back in the gym. That includes Esko, who have a new head coach. Pete Stasiuk takes over for Desiree DeLeon, who retired back in January. He comes over from Duluth Denfeld and so far, it’s been an eventful week to start fall practices. “First few days, we’re really focusing on skills. Understanding…

Proctor Seniors Excited for Final Year with Rails Football Team

The five seniors on their team is the smallest group in program history.

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor football is halfway through their first week of fall practices. The Rails will lean heavily on their seniors going into this upcoming season. The five seniors on their team is the smallest group in program history. But even with the added pressure, they are taking the challenge head on. “That’s forced a lot of us…

Discover Pro Wrestling to Hold First-Ever Event This Weekend

The goal of this new promotion is to reel in wrestling fans who only watch the top brands, like WWE.

DULUTH, Minn. – We have a new pro wrestling promotion in the northland. Discover Pro Wrestling will be holding its first-ever event “DPW 1: the Warmth of Warfare”. It will take place Sunday at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth. The goal of this new promotion is to reel in wrestling fans who only watch the top brands, like WWE. “We…

Former UMD Assistant Hockey Coach Jason Herter Joins Western Michigan’s Coaching Staff

He will join the coaching staff of new Broncos head coach Pat Ferschweiler.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Former UMD men’s hockey assistant coach Jason Herter has joined Western Michigan University in the same position. He will join the coaching staff of new Broncos head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Herter left the program last year after nine years with the team. In his time at UMD, the Saskatchewan native has been a part of two national…

Duluth Marshall Joins Two Harbors For Football Co-Op

The Hilltoppers folded their program back in 2015 and now have five players traveling to Two Harbors this fall to play as Agates.

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Duluth Marshall folded their football program back in 2015, but that all changed this week as the Hilltoppers are back thanks to the help of another Northland team. Duluth Marshall will join Two Harbors as they will compete as a co-op. The team will still be known as the Two Harbors Agates and continue to play…

Inner Strength MMA to Host “MMA Outdoor War”

Outside of the other major promotions, it is the biggest MMA event in the entire state of Wisconsin.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This weekend, Gondik Law Speedway will host “MMA Outdoor War”. The event is organized by Inner Strength MMA Promotions, which is based in Superior. It will feature 18 fights on the card and outside of the other major promotions, it is the biggest MMA event in the entire state of Wisconsin. “We have what’s called “pankration matches”,…

Expectations Still High for Young, Inexperienced UMD Volleyball Squad

This year's team could go through some growing pains early on with more than half of their roster made up of freshman.

DULUTH, Minn. – Some things in life are inevitable. Death, taxes and the UMD volleyball team making the NCAA tournament. In fact, they’ve done that 17 times since head coach Jim Boos took over in 2002. The Bulldogs come into this season with high expectations as they were picked to finish 2nd in the NSIC. But this year’s team could…

Superior’s Don Dembroski Retires as Head Baseball Coach

In 22 seasons, Dembroski led the Spartans to seven conference titles and 240 career wins.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Longtime Superior baseball coach Don Dembroski is retiring after 23 years with the program and 22 as the head coach. In that time, he led the Spartans to seven conference titles and 240 career wins. Athletic director Ella Olson says Dembroski will still continue teaching within the school district. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Hires Three New Head Coaches for Fall Season

Cienna "CJ" Strother, Elizabeth Peterson and Leah Hamm will lead their respective programs this fall.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld has hired three new head coaches for the upcoming fall season. Cienna “CJ” Strother will be the new head coach of the volleyball team as Pete Stasiuk left to coach at Esko. Elizabeth Peterson will take over the girls swimming program after spending time as an assistant at Duluth East, as well as the Lake…