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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Moose Lake-Willow River, Cloquet Earn Road Wins; Northwestern Stays Undefeated

The Rebels, Lumberjacks and Tigers all picked up wins on the road on Friday night.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – On the first Friday of the Minnesota prep football season, Moose Lake-Willow River picked up a big road win over Hermantown 28-21 at Centricity Stadium. In other prep football action, Cloquet also got a road win as they topped Proctor 38-6, Grand Rapids blanked Mora 24-0, Two Harbors rolled past Barnum 53-20 and Northwestern stayed undefeated on…

Uws Soccer
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

UWS Women’s Soccer Cancel Sunday Match Against Lakeland Due to Health and Safety Protocols

According to a press release, UWS is still working on trying to fill the open date with another opponent. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS women’s soccer team announced on Friday some changes to their schedule this weekend. The Yellowjackets have canceled their match on Sunday against Lakeland University due to health and safety protocols. Due to a lack of available dates in the season, this match will not be made up. UWS will now face UW-River Falls on Sunday….

Css Football
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

St. Scholastica Football’s Season Opener Canceled Due to COVID Protocols

The Saints will now have to wait for their 2021 debut and they'll do it later this month in their first ever MIAC game when they host Augsburg on Sept. 25. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica Athletics announced on Friday that the football season opener against Sewanee has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. The game was scheduled to be played on Saturday at Public Schools Stadium. The Saints will now have to wait for their 2021 debut and they’ll do it later this month in their first ever MIAC game…

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Lake Superior Disc Golf Community Encourages More Players to Join

Active Adventures: Disc Golfing Throughout Enger Park Golf Course
Brett Scott, Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s Active Adventures takes Ken disc golfing at Enger Park Golf Course which shares its space with a disc golf course. It is one of the multiple courses here in the Twin Ports where you can get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the Northland, especially this time of year as the leaves begin to…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Soccer: Hermantown Tops Proctor, Duluth Denfeld Wins Nail-Biter Over Duluth Marshall

Thursday afternoon featured big wins for the Hawks and the Hunters.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – A three-goal first half would be the difference as the Hermantown boys soccer team knocked off Proctor 3-1 Thursday afternoon at Centricity Stadium. Nathan Hill, Wylee Arro and Dylan Onofreychuk scored for the Hawks, while Zach Schnabel scored the lone goal for the Rails. In other prep boys soccer action, Simon Davidson would score the go-ahead goal…

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High School, Sports

Prep Football: Rock Ridge Wins First-Ever Game; Duluth East, Esko Start Season on High Note

The Wolverines, Greyhounds and Eskomos started the 2021 season with wins at home
Sam Ali,

EVELETH, Minn. – In their first-ever game as a program, Rock Ridge got the win over North Woods 20-14 Thursday night at Eveleth-Gilbert High School, behind three touchdowns from Ryan Manninen. In other prep football action, it was Duluth East all over Hibbing 54-8 and Esko blanked Duluth Denfeld at home 37-0. Categories: High School, Sports
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Larson’s Five First-Half Touchdowns Powers UMD Football Past Upper Iowa in Season Opener

The Bulldogs now prepare for next week's home opener against top-ranked Minnesota State Mankato.
Sam Ali,

FAYATTE, Iowa – Senior quarterback John Larson threw five touchdowns in the first half and finished with a program record-tying six total as the UMD football team got their season off to a great start with a road win over Upper Iowa 41-14 Thursday night. Armani Carmickle caught two of those touchdown passes and finished with 209 receiving yards. The…

Css Football
College, Sports

Freshman Giuliano Villalpando Named Starting Quarterback for CSS Football Team

Kick-off Saturday at Public Schools Stadium is set for 1 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica football team will kick-off their 2021 season this weekend. And we found out Thursday who will be under center for that game. Freshman Giuliano Villalpando will be the starting quarterback when the Saints host Sewanee. The Houston, Texas native beat out five other QBs on the roster with an impressive showing during fall camp….

Umac Soccer
College, Sports

CSS Men’s Soccer Win Season Opener; UWS Men, Women Fall at Home

Nolan Friday and Arseno Hamilton each scored for the St. Scholastica men's soccer team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Nolan Friday and Arseno Hamilton each scored for the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team as they defeated Saint John’s 2-0 Wednesday afternoon at Saints Field. In other college soccer action, the UWS men fell 2-1 in overtime to Augsburg and the UWS women dropped their season opener to Saint Mary’s 2-0. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Set to Open Season at Keweenaw Classic

The tournament will feature four NSIC teams taking on four teams from the GLIAC.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team will hit the road Thursday as they will open their season with the Keweenaw Classic, hosted by Michigan Tech. The tournament will feature four NSIC teams taking on four teams from the GLIAC. Tournaments like these help teams play multiple matches in a single weekend. The difference here is that the GLIAC teams…

Css Volleyball
College, Sports

St. Scholastica Volleyball Delays Start to 2021 Season

CSS will now open their season September 17th at the Loras Invite in Dubuque, Iowa.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, St. Scholastica announced that the start of their 2021 season will be delayed. According to a press release, the Saints had to cancel their match Thursday against Nebraska Wesleyan, as well as their tournament trip to Colorado College this weekend due to COVID-19 protocols. CSS will now open their season September 17th at the Loras Invite…

Uws Mens Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Men’s Soccer Unanimous Pick to 2021 UMAC Championship

UWS will open the season hosting Augsburg Wednesday night.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The UWS men’s soccer team is the unanimous pick to win their fourth straight UMAC title. That’s according to the 2021 coaches poll which was released Tuesday morning. The Yellowjackets are also aiming for their fifth straight postseason championship as they return 24 players from a team that earned the school’s first-ever national ranking to close…

Superior Football
High School, Sports

Superior-Eau Claire North Football Game Cancelled

It's a tough blow for the Spartans, who now only have two home games left on their schedule and were looking for their first win of the season.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Some tough news across the bridge as this Friday’s football game between Superior and Eau Claire North has been cancelled due to a lack players on the Huskies’ team. It’s a tough blow for the Spartans, who now only have two home games left on their schedule and were looking for their first win of the season….

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High School, Sports

Loaded Senior Class Ready to Lead Duluth East Boys Soccer to Another Successful Season

The Greyhounds will be back in action on Tuesday hosting Mounds View. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys soccer team opened the 2021 season on Saturday with a 3-0 shutout of section foes Forest Lake. The Greyhounds made it all the way to the section championship last year and now have the goal of finally getting back to the state. With a long season ahead, shutting out a section opponent in…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UW-Superior Women’s Soccer Tops UMAC Preseason Poll

The Yellowjackets will be led by Morgan Philliber, Annah Schussman and Niya Wilson as they search for their first ever UMAC championship.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UMAC women’s soccer preseason poll has been released and UW-Superior is picked as the team to beat. The Yellowjackets received five out of eight possible first place votes as they look for their first-ever UMAC championship. They bring back all but two players from last year that went 7-3, led by conference defensive player of the…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Elevates Former Standout Wide Receiver Jason Balts to Full-Time Assistant Coach

Balts currently serves as the Bulldogs defensive backs coach as well as the team's recruiting coordinator. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD football announced that they have prompted former star wide receiver Jason Balts to a full-time assistant coach. Balts had previously held the title of postgrduate intern assistant coach since wrapping up his playing career in 2018. He currently serves as the Bulldogs defensive backs coach as well as the team’s recruiting coordinator. During his four year…

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High School, Sports

Deer River Football’s Tait Kongsjord Commits to UMD

Kongsjord guided the Warriors to a 4-1 shortened season last year and a 7-1 regular season in 2019, on their way to going back to the state tournament. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DEER RIVER, Minn. – Deer River lineman Tait Kongsjord has committed to joining the UMD football team. The 6’5″ tackle guided the Warriors to a 4-1 shortened season last year and a 7-1 regular season in 2019, on their way to going back to the state tournament. Kongsjord is also a member of the Deer River basketball team, helping them…

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College, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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High School, Sports

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

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

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

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College, Minnesota, Sports

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

Natalie Noury,

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…

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Minnesota, Sports

Goalies Inc. Returns for Skills Camp at AMSOIL Arena

Natalie Noury,

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…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Blows Past Forest Lake in Season Opener

Natalie Noury,

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…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Dave Reyelts

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

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

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, 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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

South Ridge Football Ready to Complete Unfinished Business This Fall

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

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…

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Active Adventures, Community, Entertainment

Sea Kayaking with UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Active Adventures: Tips for Staying Safe When Kayaking on the Big Lake
Brett Scott, Arman Rahman,

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

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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High School, Sports

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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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High School, Sports

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

Simon Davidson and Matt Eklund scored the goals for the Hunters.
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Cloquet Girls Soccer
High School, Sports

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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Uws Volleyball
College, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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College, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Hermantown Soccer
High School, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Megan Gustafson
Professional Sports, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Denfeld Football
High School, Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Cross Country Teams Ranked Fifth in NSIC Preseason Polls

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

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
Community, Entertainment, Great Outdoors

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
Brett Scott,

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
High School, Sports

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
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Esko Football
High School, Sports

“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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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College, Sports

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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

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College, Sports

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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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…

Wrestling
Sports

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. 
Claudia Chakamian,

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
High School, Sports

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

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

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…

Cairns
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

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.
Claudia Chakamian,

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…