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Wide Variety of Pumpkins to Pick From at Farmer Doug’s Patch

Farmer Doug's Pumpkin Patch is Located at 3361 Lindahl Road in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – Autumn is the perfect time of year to promote the significance of agriculture. That’s exactly what one local farmer and his family continue to do this year as they welcome hundreds to pick their own pumpkins. “It’s getting cold so I’m feeling the fall vibes so we decided to come to pick pumpkins,” said Sabrina Fosness, visiting…

UMD Football Defense Key to Upset Win over Mankato

The 10 points scored by Mankato was their lowest in a regular season game since September 2nd, 2010.

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday’s win for the UMD football team was dominant on both sides of the ball, but especially on defense. The 10 points scored by Mankato was their lowest in a regular season game since September 2nd, 2010. So how were the Bulldogs able to shutdown a powerhouse team that played in the national championship game just two…

St. Scholastica Women’s Soccer Drop MIAC Opener to Gustavus Adolphus

The Saints will look for better results Saturday at home when they host Concordia College-Moorhead.

DULUTH, Minn. – Morgan Friday scored the lone for the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team, but a three-goal first half would be tough to overcome as Gustavus Adolphus spoils the Saints’ MIAC opener 4-1 Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. The Saints will look for better results Saturday at home when they host Concordia College-Moorhead. Categories: College, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor, Hermantown Both Winners on Home Courts

Home court advantage was key for the Rails and the Hawks.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Senior Payton Rodberg would be recognized for her 1,000th career kill as the Proctor volleyball team swept Virginia 3-0 Tuesday night. In other prep volleyball action, Greenway would put up a tough fight, but Hermantown would stay undefeated with a 3-1 home win over the Raiders. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD, DECC to Host Minnesota Wild for Open Practice

The practice will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Oct 12 and admission is free and open to the public at this time.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Athletics and the DECC will host the Minnesota Wild at AMSOIL Arena for an open practice on Oct. 12. The Wild will return to Duluth for the first time in six years at the end of their training camp for some team bonding and practice. It will come right after their final exhibition game in Chicago…

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Picked Fourth in USA Today Preseason Poll

The Bulldogs are tied with the University of Minnesota for fourth while Wisconsin, Northeastern and Ohio State take the top three sports

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team is ranked fourth in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Preseason Poll. The Bulldogs are tied with the University of Minnesota for fourth while Wisconsin, Northeastern and Ohio State take the top three sports. This comes after the Bulldogs were ranked fourth in the WCHA poll. UMD will open the season Oct. 1…

UMD Captain Noah Cates Named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team

This is the second straight season Cates has been named to the NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD forward and captain Noah Cates has been named to the NCHC Preseason All-Conference team for the second straight season. Last season, Cates tallied five goals and 14 assists in 28 games. Cates, who will captain UMD for the second straight season, finished second in forward voting. Cates and the Bulldogs will open the season at Bemidji…

Kidd’s Hat Trick Helps Superior Boys Soccer Top Hermantown

The Spartans remain undefeated on the season as they will put their 7-0 record on the line Thursday against Duluth Denfeld.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Senior Jakob Kidd finished with a hat trick as the Superior boys soccer team blanked Hermantown 3-0 Monday night at Centricity Stadium. The Spartans remain undefeated on the season as they will put their 7-0 record on the line Thursday against Duluth Denfeld. Categories: High School, Sports

Chisholm’s Nathan Wangensteen Kicks 51-Yard Field Goal for Bluestreaks

According to the MSHSL, it is the fourth-longest field goal in the history of Minnesota prep football.

COOK, Minn. – Last Friday, Chisholm’s Nathan Wangensteen kicked a 51-yard field goal in a game against North Woods. According to the MSHSL, it is the fourth-longest field goal in the history of Minnesota prep football. The Grizzlies went on to defeat the Bluestreaks 60-23. Categories: High School, Sports

No. 20 UMD Football Downs Third-Ranked Minnesota State Mankato in Home Opener

John Larson scored two rushing touchdowns and added a passing touchdown as the Bulldogs pulled off the upset in front of a Malosky Stadium record crowd of 6,536 fans in their first home game in nearly two years.

DULUTH, Minn. – In front of a Malosky Stadium record crowd of 6,536 fans, the No. 20 UMD football team put on a show, getting the 30-10 win over No. 3 Minnesota State Mankato in their first home game in nearly two years. The Bulldogs started out fast, jumping out to an early 14-0 lead and never looked back. John…

UMD Marching Band, Cheer Teams Bring Excitement, Energy to First Football Game in Nearly Two Years

It's also the first performances for the cheer teams and band since the pandemic.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD cheer teams and marching band returned to Malosky Field on Saturday night for the first UMD football game in nearly two years. It’s also their first performance they’ve had since the pandemic. In front of a record crowd, they added to the energy and excitement of the game day experience. Experience the sights and sounds…

Northern Star: Baamlak Haugen, Emilia McGiffert, Victoria Thorson

For this week's segment, we feature three former Duluth Marshall soccer standouts who are all in their first seasons together at UMD.

DULUTH, Minn. – Victoria Thorson, Baamlak Haugen and Emilia McGiffert have all been playing soccer together for as long as they can remember. “Me, Emilia and Tori have been playing since we were little, we were playing on Gitch together and school soccer too and it’s been really fun. We’ve had chemistry,” Haugen said. They then played together at Duluth…

Wilson’s Last Minute Goal Gives UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Home Win Over Edgewood

Claire Smith also scored for the Yellowjackets in the win.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior native Niya Wilson scored the game-winner with just 45 seconds left in double overtime to give the UW-Superior women’s soccer team the 2-1 win over Edgewood. Claire Smith also scored for the Yellowjackets. Morgan Philliber made two saves while Jenna Lang came in in the second half and made seven saves to earn her first collegiate…

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores for 9/10/21

We recap all the action from Friday night, including wins for Two Harbors, Hermantown, Cloquet and Northwestern.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In Week Two of the Minnesota high school football season, Hermantown earned a bounceback win at home over Grand Rapids 35-14 Friday night at Centricity Stadium. Here are other scores from across the Northland: MINNESOTA PREP FOOTBALL Rock Ridge 12, Two Harbors 13 Grand Rapids 14, Hermantown 35 Cloquet 42, Duluth Denfeld 6 Proctor 8, Hibbing 14…

Coaches Corner: Lynn Anderson

For this week's segment, we hear from the new head coach of the UMD softball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we chat with Lynn Anderson who was named the new head coach of the UMD softball team. Anderson comes over from Grinnell College in Iowa after spending three years with the Pioneers. She takes over for Jen Walter, who stepped down last month. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

UWS Volleyball Opens Subway Stinger Classic with Win Over Northland College

The Yellowjackets needed five sets to knock off the LumberJills.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In the opening match of the 2021 Subway Stinger Classic, the UW-Superior volleyball team defeated Northland College 3-2 Friday afternoon at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. The tournament continues through Saturday as the Yellowjackets will face Concordia (Minn.) and Macalester. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss in Home Opener

Jacqueline Jares scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs as they'll try to get their first win of the season next Friday against Minot State.

DULUTH, Minn. – Rockhurst’s Olivia Van Belle scored in the 88th minute to give the Hawks a 2-1 win over the UMD women’s soccer team Friday night at Malosky Stadium. Jacqueline Jares scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs as they’ll try to get their first win of the season next Friday against Minot State. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy,…

CSS Men’s Soccer Drops Home Match to Dallas

The Saints will look to rebound Saturday afternoon when they host Coe College.

DULUTH, Minn. – Ken Pryde scored late in the second half, but the rally would fall short as the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team were defeated by Dallas 2-1 Friday afternoon at Saints Field. The Saints will look to rebound Saturday afternoon when they host Coe College. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UMD Football Team to Celebrate Military Appreciation Day on 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Some of the players will be wearing decals on their helmets to honor a member of the military or a first responder.

DULUTH, Minn. – Saturday, the UMD football team will host Minnesota State Mankato for their home opener at Malosky Stadium. It will also be Military Appreciation Day on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Some of the players will be wearing decals on their helmets to honor a member of the military or a first responder. The Bulldogs say they are…

Northwestern’s Trent Meyer Commits to UW-Green Bay Men’s Golf Team

This past spring, Meyer finished runner-up in the WIAA Division 2 championship, the highest finish for a Northwestern golfer in program history.

MAPLE, Wis. – Northwestern’s Trent Meyer has committed to joining the UW-Green Bay men’s golf team. Meyer had a stellar junior year for the Tigers, earning Heart O’ North Conference Player of the Year honors. He also won the individual title in the section and region, capped off with a runner-up finish in the WIAA Division 2 championship, the highest…

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes Named to Preseason All-WCHA Team

As a team, UMD was picked to finish fourth in the WCHA as they look to build off of their historic run to the Frozen Four last season.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Gabbie Hughes has been named to the preseason All-WCHA team. The senior center scored 21 points in 19 games last season, earning All-WCHA second-team honors. As a team, UMD was picked to finish fourth in the WCHA as they look to build off of their historic run to the Frozen Four last season. The University of Wisconsin…

Jason Schmitz Named Head Coach of St. Scholastica Women’s Basketball Team

Schmitz spent the past three seasons as head coach of the Centenary College women's basketball team in Louisiana. He is a 2008 graduate of the University of Mary. 

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica athletics announced on Friday that Jason Schmitz will lead their women’s basketball program as its next head coach. He takes over for Stacy Deadrick who transitioned into an administrative role in the athletics department this past summer. Schmitz spent the past three seasons as head coach of the Centenary College women’s basketball team in Louisiana….

Duluth Native CJ Ham Named Vikings Team Captain

This is the first time in his career that Ham will be wearing the "C" on his jersey after he earned his first Pro Bowl selection back in 2019.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld alum CJ Ham has been named one of the team captains for the Minnesota Vikings this upcoming season. This is the first time in his career that Ham will be wearing the “C” on his jersey. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection back in 2019 and is one of the key members of a…

Echo Valley Motocross Park Attracting Riders of All Ages

Active Adventures: Ken Visits the Echo Valley Motocross Park

BROOKSTON, Minn. – In this week’s Active Adventures, we are in Brookston, Minnesota to check out a motocross event at Echo Valley Motocross Park. Participants of all ages came out to compete in a weekend of family fun at the track. They have a few more events scheduled still this year so be sure to check them out! Click here…

Lynn Anderson Named New Head Coach of UMD Softball Team

She comes over from Grinnell College in Iowa, spending the last three seasons with the Pioneers.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the last 40 years of the UMD softball program, there have only been four head coaches. The last one was Jen Walter, who stepped down last month. And Thursday, we found out who the fifth will be. Lynn Anderson has been named the new head coach of the UMD softball team. She comes over from Grinnell…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys, Superior Boys, Proctor Girls Winners at Home

The Hunters, Spartans and Rails picked up wins at home.

DULUTH, Minn. – Joe Eklund finished with four goals on the night as the Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team picked up their third straight win with a victory over Grand Rapids 5-1 Thursday night at Public Schools Stadium. In other prep soccer action, Jakob Kidd scored the lone goal for Superior as they topped Proctor 1-0. And the Proctor girls…

UMD Football Set to Welcome Third-Ranked Minnesota State Mankato for Home Opener

Kick-off at Malosky Stadium is set for 6 p.m.

DULUTH, Minn. – We’ve got a big match-up this Saturday as UMD will host Minnesota State Mankato for their home opener at Malosky Stadium. The Mavericks come into this game ranked #3 in the country, but the 20th-ranked Bulldogs are not backing down from the challenge. “We always know they got a good team. They got a good fanbase. It’s…

Team Relay Races Added to Minnesota Mile Festivities

Organizers say the hope is that more local groups will be interested in the future and the relay becomes a regular part of the Minnesota Mile.

DULUTH, Minn. – The 15th annual Minnesota Mile will be taking place Friday at Enger Park in Duluth. Aside from the race itself, a team relay will also be part of the event. Five teams, made up of four runners, will compete ahead of the main field. Organizers say the hope is that more local groups will be interested in…

Brandon Swartz Named Interim Head Coach of St. Scholastica Baseball Team

The Hermantown native has been on the coaching staff for the past nine seasons, including the past six years as a full-time assistant.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Brandon Swartz has been named interim head coach of the Saints baseball team. The Hermantown native has been on the coaching staff for the past nine seasons, including the past six years as a full-time assistant. Swartz is a CSS alum, who played from 2004 to 2007. He appeared in 159 games and was a…

Bus Driver Shortage Causing ‘Very Real Concerns’ For Barnum Student Athletes

BARNUM, Minn. — A shortage of bus drivers with the Barnum School District is causing “very real concerns” about not being able to transport student athletes to their games, according to a letter from the district to parents and students Wednesday (see below). Parents are being asked to get ready to figure out how to get their own athletes to…

Duluth East Volleyball Picks Up Home Win Over St. Francis

The Greyhounds bounced back in a big way as they topped St. Francis 3-1 on Wednesday night.

DULUTH, Minn. – After dropping a five-set thriller to Hermantown on Tuesday night, the Duluth East volleyball team bounced back in a big way as they topped St. Francis 3-1 on Wednesday night. Categories: High School, Sports

UW-Superior’s Niya Wilson Named UMAC Women’s Soccer Player of the Week

The Superior native says she felt good during warm ups, which allowed her to pull off her first career multi-goal game at UWS.

SUEPRIOR, Wis. – This week, UW-Superior’s Niya Wilson was named UMAC women’s soccer Player of the Week following her two-goal performance Sunday against UW-River Falls. The Superior native says she felt good during warm ups, which allowed her to pull off her first career multi-goal game at UWS. “I hope to put the ball in the back of the net…

UMD Volleyball Show Off Resiliency at Opening Weekend Tournament

The Bulldogs dropped their opening match in the Keweenaw Classic to Michigan Tech, but then bounced back to win their final three, which included two sweeps.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team came into this season with a lot of question marks. But last weekend, like a great gameshow contestant, they kept coming up with great answers. The Bulldogs dropped their opening match in the Keweenaw Classic to Michigan Tech, but then bounced back to win their final three, which included two sweeps. The team’s…

Great Start to the Season for the Duluth East Football Team

Next up for the Greyhounds is a road trip Friday night against North Branch.

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the Duluth East football team opened their season with a bang. The Greyhounds knocked off Hibbing 54-8 behind three touchdowns from Austan Orvedahl. The team says it was important to get off to a great start, both in the game and for the entire season. “It feels good to see everything come together with weeks…

Contstruction Continues at Glensheen Mansion Grounds

Construction on the projects should wrap up next summer.

DULUTH, Minn. —  Construction is underway at the Glensheen Mansion to restore the formal garden on the grounds. The $4 million project also includes the installation of a backup boiler installed in the house. ” is critically important for the infrastructure of the house itself,” said Lynne Williams, UMD’s marketing and public relations director. The goal is to help preserve…

Prep Volleyball: Home Wins for Hermantown, Cloquet, Esko, Duluth Denfeld

Home court advantage was key for the Hawks, Lumberjacks, Eskomos are Hunters volleyball teams.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The Hermantown volleyball team shook off a slow start and went the distance to get the five-set win over Duluth East 3-2 Tuesday night to stay undefeated on the season. In other prep volleyball action, Esko got the home sweep over Virginia, Cloquet did the same to Carlton and Duluth Denfeld earned a home win over Hibbing…

UMD Quarterback John Larson Named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week

Larson threw for 447 yards and six touchdowns, which tied the UMD single-game record, as they got the 44-14 win over Upper Iowa in their season opener

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD quarterback John Larson has been named NSIC Offensive Player of the week after a monster performance on Thursday. Larson threw for 447 yards and six touchdowns, which tied the UMD single-game record, as they got the 44-14 win over Upper Iowa in their season opener.  This is Larson’s second player of the week honor and he…

UMD Volleyball Drops Four Spots to No. 11 in AVCA Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs dropped their season opener but then won the next three matches, including two sweeps, to sit at a 3-1 record.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team fell from No. 7 to No. 11 in the first AVCA Coaches Poll of the regular season. The Bulldogs dropped their season opener but then won the next three matches, including two sweeps, to sit at a 3-1 record. NSIC foe Concordia-St. Paul is the top ranked team, while five other NSIC teams…

Former Duluth Marshall Standout Emilia McGiffert Scores First Collegiate Goal With UMD Soccer

The former Hilltopper scored her first collegiate goal in just her second game and it was also the first UMD goal of their young season.

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a few years since the UMD soccer team had a Duluth native on their roster. This year they have three, all from Duluth Marshall, and one former Hilltopper had an opening weekend to remember. Former Duluth Marshall standout Emilia McGiffert scored her first collegiate goal on Saturday in the Bulldogs loss to Northern Michigan. It…

College Women’s Soccer: UWS Picks Up First Win of Season, St. Scholastica Plays to Tie with UW-Eau Claire

Superior native Niya Wilson scored twice for the Yellowjackets while Duluth's Morgan Friday scored twice for the Saints.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior native Niya Wilson scored twice to lift the UW-Superior women’s soccer team past UW-River Falls 3-2 on Sunday for their first win of the season. Annah Schussman scored the other goal and added an assist as all of the scoring from both teams was done in the first half. The Yellowjackets then hung on in the…

Northern Star: Brent Laing

For this week's segment, we feature a UMD offensive lineman who was recently named to the 2022 Senior Bowl Watch List.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing is the first to credit his teammates for his work ethic. “We have a great group of guys on the defense as well as fellow linemen and those defensive linemen push me ever day and honestly just make me a better player,” Laing said. UMD played its first game in nearly two…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Falls at Home to Concordia

Phillip Eriksen scored the lone goal for the Yellowjackets as they dropped their second game of the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior men’s soccer team scored less than two minutes into the second half to tie the game but couldn’t hang on, as Concordia (MN) got the 3-1 win to prevent the Yellowjackets from picking up their first win of the season. Phillip Eriksen scored the lone goal for the Yellowjackets. Payton Anderson and Alex Paredes split…

Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys Settle for Draw with Minneapolis Washburn, Duluth East Girls Fall to Wayzata

Kai Hoffman scored the lone goal for the Greyhounds, while Eli Kramer made a few huge saves during overtime to keep it tied at 1.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was not the home team’s day on Saturday at Ordean Stadium as the Duluth East boys settled for a 1-1 draw with Minneapolis Washburn, the while Duluth East girls were shut out 1-0 to Wayzata. Kai Hoffman scored the lone goal for the Greyhounds, while Eli Kramer made a few huge saves during overtime to keep…

GoFundMe Page Launched for Grand Rapids’ Thomsen Following Spine Injury.

Thunderhawks quarterback/linebacker Andy Thomsen suffered a severe cervical spine injury during practice last Saturday. On Monday, he underwent a spinal fusion surgery which was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery. 

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – A GoFundMe page has been launched to help out a member of the Grand Rapids football community. Thunderhawks quarterback/linebacker Andy Thomsen suffered a severe cervical spine injury during practice last Saturday. On Monday, he underwent a spinal fusion surgery which was successful and Thomsen is expected to make a full recovery. The GoFundMe is to help…

CSS Women’s Soccer Fall at Home to UW-Whitewater

CSS will look to regroup for Sunday's match-up against UW-Eau Claire.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team opened their season at home, but it was a rough one as they get shutout by UW-Whitewater 2-0 Friday afternoon at Saints Field. CSS will look to regroup for Sunday’s match-up against UW-Eau Claire. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Esko Football

For this week's segment, we hear from the Eskomos as they started their season with a big home win.

ESKO, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with the Esko football team, including head coach Scott Arntson and seniors Brett Lillo and Keone Anderson. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports