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Perich Lands On Paul Hornung Award Watch List

The Esko native is one of 47 players named to the watch list.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- For the 3rd straight day Koi Perich has landed on another watch list. The latest is the Paul Hornung Award, which is given to the most versatile player in college football. The Esko native is one of 47 players named to the watch list. Categories: College, Sports

Superior’s Calvin Anderson to Play College Basketball at UMD

The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior’s Calvin Anderson has announced the next step in his basketball career. Late Wednesday night, Anderson announced his commitment to UMD. The soon to be senior averaged 23 points per game for the Spartans this past season. He also shot 62 percent while averaging eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals each contest. Categories: High School, Sports, University…

Carlos Correa is Reuniting with the Astros After a Trade with the Twins, AP Source Says

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston.

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge — and familiar — boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursday’s trade deadline, according to a person with direct knowledge. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. Additional terms…

Phillies Add Gold Glove OF Harrison Bader from Twins for Two Prospects

The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader for two minor leaguers Thursday, their second deal with the Minnesota Twins in two days after landing closer Jhoan Duran. The 31-year-old Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, remains a strong defender at all three outfield spots and has 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .778 OPS in 96 games….

Phillies Acquire Hard-Throwing Reliever Jhoan Duran in Trade with Twins, AP Source Says

Duran has 16 saves and a 2.01 ERA in 49 appearances this season, striking out 53 in 49 1/3 innings.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Jhoan Duran on Wednesday, trading two top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the hard-throwing reliever. A person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because it was pending a review of medical records. Duran has 16 saves and a 2.01 ERA in 49…

UMD’s Henderson & Messier Named to Canada’s National Development Team

It's not the first national team stint for both players as they have previously donned a Canada sweater in recent years.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the current UMD women’s hockey team have been named to Canada’s National Development Team. Ashley Messier and Tova Henderson make up the 23 players that are set to represent the Great White North in their upcoming three-game series against Team USA. It’s not the first national team stint for both players as they have previously…

Koi Perich Named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List

The award is given to the nation's best defensive back in college football.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Just a day after he landed on the Nagurski Trophy Watch list, Gophers safety Koi Perich has now been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List. The award is given to the nation’s best defensive back in college football. Perich is one of 35 players recognized on the list. Categories: College, Sports

Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg & Jets Avoid Arbitration, Agree on New Contract

Samberg is now signed through the 2027-2028 season.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- It went down to the wire but former Hermantown Hawk Dylan Samberg and the Winnipeg Jets have avoided arbitration after all. Early Wednesday morning, just hours before the hearing was set to begin, Samberg and the team agreed to a three-year, 17.25 million dollar contract extension. The former UMD Bulldog was originally asking for six million while the…

Green Bay Packers Family Night on TV in Northwest Wisconsin

DULUTH, Min. – You will be able to watch the Green Bay Packers Family Night festivities live on Antenna TV in the Duluth-Superior Television Market. Antenna TV channel 21.2, will have the broadcast from 7pm to 10pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Host Drew Smith will presents on-field football drills plus and an intra-squad scrimmage between the Packers’ Offense and…

Minnesota teen the youngest ever to medal at World Aquatics Championship

DULUTH, Minn. – An 18-year-old from Minnesota medaled in the High Dive at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Just three weeks prior you might have seen Maya Kelly jumping into Duluth Harbor in the Superior High Dive Challenge. Fast forward she won a bronze medal. Making her the youngest ever to make the podium for the High Dive World Aquatics…

Twins Place All-Star Center Fielder Byron Buxton on 10-Day Injured List with Rib Injury

Buxton spent 15 days on the IL in late May with a concussion and rebounded to earn his second All-Star Game nod.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a rib injury. The move, retroactive to Sunday, comes after Buxton was removed from the Twins’ game against the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning on Saturday with soreness in his side. An MRI on Sunday revealed irritation in the cartilage in…

Perich Named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Perich is one of 60 players named to the list and is the only player from Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- If the day ends in d-a-y it’s likely that Esko native and Minnesota safety Koi Perich has racked up another honor. That trend continued Tuesday when Perich landed on the watch list for the Nagurski Trophy. The Nagurski Trophy is given annually to the top defensive player in the country. Perich is one of 60 players named to…

O’Brien & Hughes Invited to 2025 USA Hockey National Festival

The annual evaluation camp takes place at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York and will run from August 3rd to the 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Later this week, two players with ties to UMD women’s hockey will look to impress USA hockey in hopes of making the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team. On Monday, current UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien and former Bulldog forward Gabbie Hughes were invited to the 2025 USA Hockey National Festival. The annual evaluation camp takes place at…

Most of Minnesota will have ‘Unhealthy Air’ until Saturday afternoon

DULUTH, Min.  – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. Most of the state will be in the “Unhealth Air” category until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Effective 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 parts of Minnesota north of Mankato are in the Red Alert status. Air Quality Alert…

Rays Trade Catcher Danny Jansen to his Hometown Brewers for Minor League Infielder

Brewers catcher Eric Haase was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Jansen.

NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran catcher Danny Jansen was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to his hometown Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night for minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo. Jansen was in Tampa Bay’s original lineup against the New York Yankees but got pulled about 45 minutes before the first pitch. The trade was announced shortly after the Rays ended…

Tigers Acquire Paddack from Division Rival Twins to Plug Rotation Hole from Olson’s Injury

Paddack will make his debut for Detroit on Wednesday against Arizona. Dobnak was sent to Triple-A Toledo.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the flagging division rival Minnesota Twins in a three-player trade on Monday to plug another injury-created vacancy in their rotation. The Tigers announced right-hander Reese Olson will miss the remainder of the regular season with a strained shoulder suffered during his most recent bullpen session, joining…

Former Grand Rapids Goalie Carter Casey Set to Skate with Minnesota

The future Golden Gopher last suited up for the Thunderhawks in the 2024-25 season.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Former Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey will continue his hockey career at the college level. The goaltender won’t have to leave the land of 10,000 lakes to do it. Casey announced that he will play at the University of Minnesota. The future Golden Gopher last suited up for the Thunderhawks in the 2024-25 season. Where he played…

Duluth East Basketball Host 10th Twin Ports Summer Jam Tournament

16 teams competed at the 10th Twin Ports Summer Jam.

DULUTH, Minn.- Teams from all around the Northland made their way to Duluth East High School to get a jump start on the upcoming season. The annual Twin Ports Summer Jam tournament tipped off today. The two-day tournament is hosted by Duluth East’s boys’ basketball team. 16 teams competed at the 10th Twin Ports Summer Jam. The summer tournament at…

Air Quality Alert for northern half of Minnesota until Wednesday night

Air Quality Alert 07/28/2025 DULUTH, Min.- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the northern half of Minnesota. Northwesterly winds will transport heavy surface smoke from wildfires across Manitoba and Saskatchewan into northern Minnesota, beginning Tuesday morning. Smoke will spread south into central Minnesota through the day Tuesday and may continue into southern Minnesota overnight…

Superior City FC II Advances to WPASL Finals

Playing West Metro FC in the WPASL semifinals, the Wolfpack found the back of the net in the 2nd half to earn the 1-0 win.

SUPERIOR, Wis,- The Superior City FC II team extended their season on Sunday afternoon. Playing West Metro FC in the WPASL semifinals, Ethan Defoe found the back of the net in the 2nd half to help the Wolfpack earn the 1-0 win. Sunday’s matchup was also the team’s first-ever playoff match. They’ll next be in action on August 3rd, playing…

Former Brewers Pitcher CC Sabathia Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame

Sabathia, second to Suzuki in 2001 AL Rookie of the Year voting, was a six-time All-Star who won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and a World Series title in 2009.

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki could be your guy. Mixing sneaky humor with heartfelt messages, the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame stole the show Sunday in Cooperstown. Morning showers and gloomy skies delayed the ceremonies by an hour, but the moisture gave way…

Perkins Delivers Winning Hit as Brewers Rally to Beat Marlins 3-2 and Avoid Sweep

The Brewers remain tied for first in the NL Central with the Chicago Cubs, who come to Milwaukee for a three-game series beginning Monday.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Perkins singled home the winning run in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Sunday. Milwaukee erased a 2-1 deficit by scoring in each of the final two innings to avoid the sweep. The Brewers have been swept just once, in their opening series of the season at…

CJ Abrams Hits a Leadoff Homer and Steals 3 Bases as the Nationals Beat the Twins 7-2

Matt Wallner homered and Harrison Bader had two hits for Minnesota, which has lost six of nine since the All-Star break.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer, stole three bases and scored three runs as the Washington Nationals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Sunday. Nationals starter Jake Irvin (8-5), a Twin Cities native pitching at Target Field for the first time, gave up two runs on five hits over seven innings. Josh Bell went 3 for 4…

Former Hilltopper Carter Boos Transfers to Nebraska Omaha

Boos was most recently with North Iowa Area Community College and last played for Marshall in 2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been quite the weekend for former Duluth Marshall Hilltopper Carter Boos. On Friday, he pitched a scoreless 8th inning for the Huskies, striking out all three Waterloo Bucks he saw. Then on Saturday, he announced his commitment to Nebraska Omaha. Boos was most recently with North Iowa Area Community College and last played for Marshall in 2024….

Harbor Monsters Reel In Lunkers to Clinch 1st Seed in Arena League Playoffs

The Harbor Monsters were led by Kevin Felder Jr. and Jamal Couch, who each had three touchdowns in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The road to ArenaMania officially runs through Duluth. On Saturday, the Duluth Harbor Monsters closed out the regular season by defeating the Ozarks Lunkers 72 to 38. With the win, Duluth secures homefield advantange throughout the postseason. The Harbor Monsters were led by Kevin Felder Jr. and Jamal Couch, who each had three touchdowns in the victory. Duluth…

Duluth FC Falls Short in Minnesota Super Cup Finals

Two goals by Ondieki Maina in the 2nd half lifted the Crows over the BlueGreens, 2-0.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Duluth FC had the opportunity to end their season on a high note on Saturday as they faced Minneapolis City SC in the Minnesota Super Cup Finals. Unfortunately, two goals by Ondieki Maina in the 2nd half lifted the Crows over the BlueGreens, 2-0. Maina’s goals happened in the 49th and 52nd minute of the contest. Categories:…

Vikings & Versatile Safety Josh Metellus Agree to 3-Year, $36M Extension, AP Source Says

The 27-year-old Metellus has four career interceptions, five forced fumbles, 2 1/2 sacks and nearly 300 combined tackles in five NFL seasons.

The Minnesota Vikings and versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed Saturday on a three-year, $36 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with details of the deal. Metellus, a 2020 sixth-round draft pick out of Michigan, is a key piece of coordinator Brian Flores’ defense and has started 27 games the past two seasons while playing in multiple spots. The…

Terhaar & Huskies Handle Bucks for Series Split

The Huskies (16-6) are next in action on Saturday at La Crosse.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their series with the Waterloo Bucks on Friday night. On the mound for Duluth was former Proctor pitcher Nick Terhaar. And Terhaar was simply dealing, six shutout innings with 11 strikeouts and only two hits allowed. Offensively, George McIntyre led the way with three runs batted in as the Huskies went on to…

Former Vikings Linebacker Jordan Hicks Retires

Hicks was a third-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015. He also played for Arizona and Minnesota before signing as an unrestricted free agent with Cleveland last year.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns situation at linebacker became a bigger concern on Friday after Jordan Hicks announced his retirement. Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team called a personal matter. The 33-year-old Hicks posted his retirement announcement on Instagram after 10 years in the league. “Football has given me more than…

Vikings Sideline Justin Jefferson With ‘Very Mild’ Hamstring Strain

Jefferson suffered a significant strain of his right hamstring in 2023 that caused him to miss seven games.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field for awhile because of a mild strain of his left hamstring. Coach Kevin O’Connell said before practice on Friday that Jefferson would be re-evaluated next week. The two-time All-Pro, who has the most receiving yards in NFL history through a player’s first five years, felt some tightness in…

Huskies Can’t Rally Back Against Waterloo, Falling 3-1

The Bucks scored three unanswered runs in the top of the seventh to secure the 3-1 win over the Huskies.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back at Wade Stadium on Friday night as they opened up their series with the Waterloo Bucks. The Huskies took a 1-0 lead in the second inning after an RBI single from Tyler Palmer. However, the Bucks scored three unanswered runs in the top of the seventh to secure the 3-1 win over the…

Former UMD Captain Mannon McMahon Re-Signs with Ottawa Charge

The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD captain Mannon McMahon will stay put with her current PWHL team. On Thursday, McMahon and the Ottawa Charge agreed on a one-year contract extension. The Maple Grove native appeared in all 30 games for the team last season. During that time, she had four goals and five assists. Ottawa drafted McMahon in the 5th round of…

Hermantown’s Dylan Samberg & Jets Heading to Arbitration on July 30th

Samberg is coming off his best year as a pro as he tallied six goals and 17 assists in 73 games total.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former UMD defenseman and Hermantown native Dylan Samberg can expect to have some answers in regards to his contract with the Jets. Samberg’s arbitration trial with Winnipeg is now set for July 30th. That means if he and the team can’t come to an agreement before then, a third party will decide what he will make. Samberg is…

Nine Members Selected for UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The class of 2025 will officially be enshrined on Friday September 26th at Weber Music Hall on campus.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Athletic department announced their Hall of Fame class for 2025 on Tuesday. Nine new members will be inducted into the hall. The class of 2025 includes Jheri Booker, Bob Corran, Kristi Plante, Chad Erickson, Becky Hoffmann, Jason Malec, Isaac Odim, Liz Kolquist, and Hanne Sikio. The class of 2025 will officially be enshrined on Friday September…

Esko Native Koi Perich Named to Big Ten Football Preseason Honors List

The Minnesota safety is one of 15 players selected for the Big Ten Football preseason honors. 

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- In college football, Esko native Koi Perich has been named to another preseason honor list. Perich was named to the 2025 Big Ten Football preseason honors list on Tuesday. The Gopher safety played in 13 games last season, where he recorded 46 tackles and 5 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. Perich also returned 20 punts…

Two Former Duluth Huskies Sign with the Athletics

Outfielder Bobby Blandford and infielder Michael Brooks signed with the A's earlier this week.

DULUTH, Minn.- In Major League Baseball, two former Duluth Huskies put pen to paper on major league contracts. Outfielder Bobby Blandford and infielder Michael Brooks signed with the A’s earlier this week. Brooks played for the Huskies in 2021, where he recorded a batting average of .256. Blandford just wrapped up his college career with Fresno State this season. Blandford…

Emerald Ash Borer discovered for first time in Itasca County; Emergency quarantine in place

Itasca County EAB Emergency Quarantine 07/23/2025 ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Itasca County for the first time. A suspected EAB infestation was reported by a homeowner on Pokegama Lake, south of Grand Rapids. Because this is the first time EAB has been identified in Itasca County, the Minnesota Department of…

Air Quality Alert issued for entire northern half of Minnesota

Air Quality Alert 07/23/2025 DULUTH, Minn. –  The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has expanded the current air quality alert. Nearly all of Minnesota north of St. Cloud is now in the new Red or “Unhealthy” Air Alert. The affected area includes the International Falls, Two Harbors, Hibbing, Ely and Duluth. It is in effect until Friday July 25, 2025 at 11…

Northland Players Showcase Their Skills at Minnesota Wilderness Main Camp

Local kids from all around the Northland showed their skills at the 2025 main camp.

DULUTH, Minn.- It has been a busy couple of days at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, as the Minnesota Wilderness began their main camp on Monday. At the camp, 20 goalies and 175 skaters reported for the 2025 tryouts. Players were broken up into 10 teams to compete in a series of scrimmages. Shooting for a spot in the Futures or…

Former UMD Bulldog Ethan Cole Set to Continue Baseball Career with Minnesota

The Duluth native announced his commitment to the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, after entering the transfer portal earlier this month.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD Bulldog and current Duluth Husky Ethan Cole will continue his baseball career in the Twin Cities. The Duluth native announced his commitment to the University of Minnesota on Tuesday, after entering the transfer portal earlier this month. Cole has one more year of eligibility left. The future Golden Gopher currently has a batting average of .350…

Duluth Denfeld Offensive Lineman Chris Bridges Commits to Bemidji State

Bridges has one more season left with the Hunters as he begins his senior year in August. 

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep football, Duluth Denfeld offensive lineman Chris Bridges will continue his football career at the college level. Bridges is set to play for Bemidji State after his time with the Hunters. The future Beaver has started for the Hunters for the past two seasons. In his junior year, Bridges earned section 7 AAAA Honorable Mention team honors….

The Isabella Section House Reimagined Project Seeks Public Input

ISABELLA, Minn. — The Isabella Section House Reimagined project is seeking public feedback on what the future of the historic building should be. Isabella Section House, Image courtesy of the United States Forest Service The project has people take a virtual tour and give their thoughts on what the building should be used for. Project leaders are looking for a…

Coffee Conversation: Duluth Harbor Monsters

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Harbor Monsters Arena Football Team is preparing for one last showdown at home this weekend on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Head Coach Tony O’Neil,  Quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson and Defensive Back “Sosa” Maxwell joined Maria Vollom to talk about their upcoming home finale. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Features, Professional Sports, Sports

Huskies Fall Short in Series Closer against Waterloo

Duluth is back in action on Tuesday, July 22nd, against the La Crosse Loggers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their series with the Waterloo Bucks on Monday night. Sadly, the Bucks snapped the Huskies’ winning streak with a 5- 2 win to earn the series split. Duluth is back in action on Tuesday, July 22nd, against the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports

Two Former UMD Football Players Gear up for Their First NFL Training Camp

Tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD Bulldogs are set to begin their NFL journey this week. Tight end Sam Pitz and Offensive lineman Aiden Williams will report to their first NFL training camp this week. The UMD duo signed undrafted free agent contracts back in April. Pitz signed with the Baltimore Ravens, and Williams signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens…

Minnesota Wilderness Begins Main Camp Tryouts in Cloquet

The main camp runs Monday-Thursday and is open to the public free of charge. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The search for the next Minnesota Wilderness squad kicked off on Monday. The Wilderness began their 2025 main camp at Northwoods Credit Union Arena in Cloquet. At the camp, 20 goalies and 175 skaters hit the ice for the main tryout camp. The participants were split into ten teams and will be evaluated during a series of scrimmages…

Lumberjack World Championships Sees New World Record!

HAYWARD, Wisc. — Hayward was buzzing this past weekend with the 65th annual Lumberjack World Championships. Over 100 competitors from 7 countries and 16 states came to compete. Timber sports athletes displayed their mastery of sawing, chopping, speed climbing, log rolling, boom running, and axe throwing. Kate Witkowski, set record for Women’s Standing Log Competition. Courtesy of Lumberjack World Championships….

Three-Run Home Run by Vargas Sparks Comeback Win for Huskies Against Waterloo

Duluth is back in action on Monday, July 21st, against the Bucks. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back at Wade Stadium on Sunday afternoon as they opened up their series with the Waterloo Bucks. The Bucks held a 2-o lead over the Huskies going into the sixth inning. In the bottom of the seventh, Nate Vargas sends one out of Wade Stadium for Duluth. The Huskies regain the lead 3 to…

Schultz Totals 5 Touchdowns in North’s Win at WFCA All-Star Game

Schultz is set to join UW-River Falls this upcoming fall.

OSHKOSH, Wis.- Northwood/Solon Springs quarterback Jared Schultz suited up in his final high school game on Friday night. Playing in the WFCA 8-Man All-Star Game, Schultz had five touchdowns to lead the North over the South, 53 to 32. Schultz is set to join UW-River Falls this upcoming fall. Categories: High School, Sports