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College, Sports

UW-Superior Names TJ Oakes as Head Baseball Coach

Oakes spent the past six seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Saint Mary's University, helping them to the NCAA Tournament this past season. 
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Last month, Frank Pufall resigned as the head coach of the UW-Superior baseball team but it didn’t take long to fill the position as the new coach has been announced. TJ Oakes will lead the UWS baseball team. A Minnesota native, Oakes played at the University of Minnesota and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Bucks’ 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

The Bucks defeated Phoenix 105-98 in game six on Tuesday night in Milwaukee to win their first NBA title since 1971.
Claudia Chakamian,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo capped one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points – and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again. Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday night to win the series 4-2. It was the third game this series…

Duluth Fc
Sports

Duluth FC Falls in PKs in Regional Quarterfinals

Duluth FC finishes the year with a 9-3 regular season record and their first playoff appearance under head coach Sean Morgan.  
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC couldn’t hold on to an early lead, as Carpathia stormed back in the second half to force overtime, then PKs then won it 2-2 (5-4) to advance to the regional semifinals and end Duluth’s season in the regional quarterfinals. Jake Starling got Duluth on the board first in the 27th minute, than Sidney Warden scored…

Great Outdoors
Community, Community Calendar, Environment, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Great Outdoors Explores Gooseberry Falls

Natalie Noury,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.– Drought conditions are common throughout the upper Midwest right now and that’s impacting some of the many tourist destinations up the North Shore, but Gooseberry Falls is still expecting a busy peak visitation stretch, despite the current lower water levels. Gooseberry Falls is described as the gateway to the North Shore. Located just 15 minutes North of…

Sertich
Sports

Friends, Family Host Hockey Game Celebration in Honor of Mark Sertich’s 100th Birthday

On the week of what would have been Sertie's 100th birthday, his friends and family gathered at the Heritage Center on Tuesday morning for a hockey game, something that Sertie had been doing for years on his birthday.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Sunday, Duluth native and the world’s oldest hockey player Mark “Sertie” Sertich would have turned 100. He passed away last August but his friends and family still wanted to celebrate his 100th birthday, and what better way to honor and celebrate the local hockey legend, than on the ice. “This is the game that Mark loved,”…

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Sports

Sean Morgan Leading Duluth FC Back to Playoffs in First Year as Head Coach

The BlueGreens are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2018, where Morgan, who was a midfielder on the team, helped lead them to the national semifinals. Kickoff between Duluth FC and Carpathia FC in the regional quarterfinal is set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Public Schools Stadium.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC is back in the postseason for the first time since their magical regional title run in 2018. While most of the squad has never played in the NPSL playoffs, they do have some experience on their bench. Head coach Sean Morgan was a midfielder on that 2018 team that made it all the way to…

Brodt
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Captain Sydney Brodt Signs Pro Deal in Sweden

The three-year captain finished her career with 40 goals and 58 assists, the 98 points being the 21st most in program history. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey captain Sydney Brodt has signed a one-year deal with the Linkoping Hockey Club (LHC) of the Swedish Hockey League. The three-year captain finished her career with 40 goals and 58 assists, the 98 points being the 21st most in program history. Brodt has spent time with Team USA in the past, earning an…

Warden
Sports

Duluth FC Forward Sidney Warden Earns 2021 NPSL Golden Boot

Warden finished with 16 goals and six assists during 12 regular season games this season to become the first BlueGreen to win this award.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC forward Sidney Warden has officially earned the 2021 NPSL Golden Boot, given to the top scorer in the league. Warden finished with 16 goals and six assists during 12 regular season games this season, that’s three more goals than anyone else in the league. His 16 goals is the most scored in a single season…

Huskies Loss
College, Sports

Huskies Shut Out by Mankato in Final Game Before All Star Break

The Huskies will now have the next few days off for the All-Star break, where Ambren Voitik, Mike Boeve, Will McEntire and Eli Sundquist will represent the Huskies in the game on Tuesday in Mankato.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies tallied five hits but couldn’t get one across as the Mankato MoonDogs got the 1-0 win on Sunday to sweep the two-game series. Mike Boeve led the Huskies with two hits on the day. Cameron Pool had a strong start on the mound, giving up just three hits. Ethan Hammerberg came in with the bases…

Duluth Fc
Sports

Five Duluth FC Players Nominated for NPSL Conference XI

Head coach Sean Morgan, goalkeeper Brendan Dally, defender Liam Condone, midfielder James Westfield and forward Sidney Warden are all representing the BlueGreens on the list. Voting ends Monday at 10:59 p.m.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Five members of Duluth FC have been nominated for NPSL Conference XI. Head coach Sean Morgan, goalkeeper Brendan Dally, defender Liam Condone, midfielder James Westfield and forward Sidney Warden are all up to represent the North Conference. People can go to the NPSL website to vote and can select one head coach, one goalkeeper, three defenders, four…

Miranda Kelley
High School, Sports

Esko’s Miranda Kelley Commits to St. Scholastica Softball

At the plate, Kelley hit .381 this season for the Eskomos with 10 RBI while striking out 47 batters with a 3.97 ERA in the circle.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – Former Esko softball pitcher and utility player Miranda Kelley has committed to joining the St. Scholastica softball team this upcoming season. At the plate, Kelley hit .381 with a .480 on-base percentage. She tallied 16 base hits with 10 RBI while scoring 11 times. In the circle, Kelley went 2-3 over 47 2/3 innings pitched. She gave…

Cj Ham
Professional Sports, Sports

C.J. Ham Returns to Denfeld High School for Second Annual Youth Football Camp

The camp had two sessions and both were completely sold out, as over 400 kids ages five to 13 attended to get one-on-one instruction from Ham and members of the Denfeld football team, with a focus on character development, leadership and sportsmanship. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before Duluth Denfeld alum C.J. Ham returns to the gridiron for the start of his sixth NFL season, the Vikings fullback returned to his hometown to host his second annual youth football camp. After last year’s camp was unable to happen due to the pandemic, Ham and his youth camp returned to Duluth on Saturday, this time…

Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Drop Series Opener to Mankato MoonDogs

Peyton Powell went 3-for-4 at the plate while Ambren Voitik went 2-for-5 with an RBI. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies gave up four runs in the sixth inning and then couldn’t rally back as Mankato got the 6-3 win in the series opener. Peyton Powell went 3-for-4 at the plate while Ambren Voitik went 2-for-5 with an RBI. The Huskies and MoonDogs will wrap up the series on Sunday with first pitch set for 1:05…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Professional Sports, Sports

Coaches Corner: CJ Ham

For this week's segment, we chat with the Vikings Pro Bowlers and Duluth Denfeld alum.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Minnesota Vikings fullback and former Duluth Denfeld star CJ Ham as the Pro Bowler will be hosting his second-ever football camp this weekend at Public Schools Stadium. Categories: Coaches Corner, Professional Sports, Sports

Lakeview Classic
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Lakeview Summer Classic Hockey Tournament Set to Return to Mars Lakeview Arena Next Weekend

Duluth Marshall will open the tournament on Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. against Hutchinson, while Hermantown will open things up against Benilde-St. Margaret's on Saturday, July 24 at 10:45 a.m. All games will take place at Mars Lakeview Arena. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s nothing quite like hockey in the summer, especially in the Northland. And next weekend, teams from all over the state will be at Mars Lakeview Arena as the annual Lakeview Summer Classic returns. “It’s like Christmas in July,” Duluth Marshall senior goaltender Sam Anderson said. “This kind of signals the start of next season,” Duluth Marshall…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Complete Another Late Rally to Sweep Minnesota Mud Puppies

The Huskies scored six runs in the eighth inning to sweep the two-game series against the Mud Puppies.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the second night in a row, the Duluth Huskies battled back in the eighth inning, six runs on Friday, to get the 10-7 win over the Minnesota Mud Puppies and sweep the series. Charlie Rhee and Ryan McDonald drove in two runs each while Michael Brooks and Calyn Halvorson each scored twice. The Huskies will be…

Duluth Fc
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Duluth FC Wins Regular Season Finale to Clinch Spot in NPSL Playoffs

Dylan Sumner finished with two goals to help send the Bluegreens to the postseason.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dylan Sumner would score twice in the first half as Duluth FC defeated Sioux Falls FC 5-2 Friday night at Public Schools Stadium. Martin Grzywa, Sidney Warden and James Westfield also scored for the Bluegreens, who have clinched their spot in the NPSL playoffs which begin next Tuesday. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Kade Shea
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s Kade Shea Selected by Anchorage Wolverines in 2021 NAHL Entry Draft

The former Hunters captain finished his senior campaign this past season leading the team in goals and tied for the lead in total points.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Denfeld hockey alum Kade Shea was selected by the Anchorage Wolverines in the 2021 NAHL Entry Draft. Shea says when the pick happened, he received multiple texts from family and friends, as well as his coaches who helped him tremendously through the draft preparation process. “They made phone calls trying to advocate for us….

Ero Wallin
College, High School, Sports

Silver Bay’s Ero Wallin Commits to St. Cloud State Baseball

Wallin was a finalist for the 2021 Mr. Baseball award, given to the best senior player in the state of Minnesota.
Sam Ali,

SILVER BAY, Minn. – This week, Silver Bay’s Ero Wallin has signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Cloud State baseball team. Wallin was a beast at the plate for the Mariners in his senior year, leading the state in nearly every offensive category, including batting average, home runs and RBI. “Ever since I was a kid,…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Johnson, UW-Superior’s Heidenreich Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

Next in the selection process will be conferences picking two nominees to represent them at the next stage.
Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – This week, the NCAA released the names of the 535 nominees for the Woman of the Year award. Some local names on the list include St. Scholastica’s Hannah Johnson and UW-Superior’s Amber Heidenreich. Johnson is a Two Harbors native and finished her career tied for most tournament wins in program history, as well as the best career…

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High School, Sports

Superior’s Raye, Zembo Earn All-State Honors from WFSCA

Raye was named to the First Team, while Zembo earned Second Team recognition.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior’s Emma Raye and Haley Zembo have earned all-state honors from the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association. Raye was named to the First Team, while Zembo earned Second Team recognition. As a sophomore, Raye finished with a batting average over .550 to go along with seven home runs and 35 RBI. Zembo, who is also a sophomore,…

Fitness North Shore Sup
Active Adventures

Experience the Water from a Stand Up Paddle Boarding Point of View

Meteorologist Ken Slama Gives Stand Up Paddle Boarding a Go
Brett Scott, Ken Slama,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In this week’s Active Adventures, Meteorologist Ken Slama gives stand up paddle boarding a try for the first time in his life. North Shore SUP provides lessons for adventure seekers, and also boards for those looking to check out the water from a different perspective. Click here for more information regarding North Shore SUP. Paddle on! Categories:…

Duluth Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Eighth-Inning Comeback Pushes Duluth Huskies Past Minnesota Mud Puppies

The Huskies scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and Jared Southard came up with the save in the ninth to keep Duluth on top of their division.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies would erase a three-run deficit in the eighth inning to pick up the comeback win over the Minnesota Mud Puppies 5-4 Thursday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and Jared Southard came up with the save in the ninth to keep Duluth on top…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Grandma’s Winner Rotich, UMD’s Nielsen Winners at 50th Annual Park Point 5-Miler

The top men's finisher was 2021 Grandma's Marathon winner Milton Rotich of Kenya with a time of 25:20.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Northern Minnesota’s oldest race celebrated five decades of running Thursday night as Park Point hosted its 50th annual 5-miler run and two-mile walk. Over 500 runners took part in the race with another 200 running virtually. The top men’s finisher was 2021 Grandma’s Marathon winner Milton Rotich of Kenya with a time of 25:20. He becomes the…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Laura Schuler Rejoins UMD Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

She is no stranger to the program as Schuler was on the Bulldogs coaching staff from 2008 to 2015, including during UMD's NCAA title run in 2010.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Big news for the UMD women’s hockey team as they announced Thursday that Canadian Olympic head coach Laura Schuler will be joining the Bulldogs as an assistant coach this upcoming season. She is no stranger to the program as Schuler was on the Bulldogs coaching staff from 2008 to 2015, including during UMD’s NCAA title run in…

Jake Malec
Professional Sports, Sports

Proctor Native Jake Malec Signs with Great Falls Voyagers

He joins fellow Bison teammate and Esko native Nick Emanuel, who also signed with the Voyagers last month.
Sam Ali,

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Proctor native Jake Malec has signed a minor league deal with the Great Falls Voyagers of the Pioneer Baseball League. The North Dakota State alum just wrapped up his college career being named the Summit League Tournament MVP. He joins fellow Bison teammate and Esko native Nick Emanuel, who also signed with the Voyagers last month….

Mary Johnson
College, High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld’s Mary Johnson Commits to Elmhurst Women’s Soccer

Johnson has been the starting varsity goalie for the Hunters for her junior and senior campaigns.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, Duluth Denfeld’s Mary Johnson has committed to joining the Elmhurst University women’s soccer team. Johnson has been the starting varsity goalie for the Hunters for her junior and senior campaigns. And she was busy too, seeing over 50 shots in each season. Johnson is also a member of the Gitchi Gummi soccer club in Duluth….

Huskies Baseball
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Split Home Doubleheader Against Eau Claire

Duluth will be back at home Thursday night for a two-game series against the Minnesota Mud Puppies.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the first and only time this season, the Duluth Huskies hosted a doubleheader at Wade Stadium against Eau Claire. The Huskies took Game One 4-3 and dropped the nightcap to the Express 10-6. Duluth will be back at home Thursday night for a two-game series against the Minnesota Mud Puppies. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Umd Football Camp
High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Hosts Final Session of Summer Team Camps

The UMD staff hopes that the camp allows teams to get a little ahead on their fall camp work before their seasons begin next month.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The final session of UMD football team camps wrapped up Wednesday at Malosky Stadium. 20 teams were on campus for this session as they received training from the Bulldogs’ coaching staff and got to scrimmage against one another as well. “Just really cool to play on this field and just get an opportunity to get a chance…

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Community, Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News

GO: Honeyberry Picking

First planted in 2016, the first and only commercial honeyberry orchard in the united states is just a short drive from the twin ports in Wrenshall.
Reece Lindquist,

WRENSHALL, Minn. — First planted in 2016, the first and only commercial honeyberry orchard in the united states is just a short drive from the twin ports in Wrenshall. “So if you can envision a blueberry that kind of fell in love with a pack of sweet tarts. Some are sweet. Some are sour and some are tart. Every variety…

Legion Baseball
High School, Sports

West Duluth Cubs Hold Off Grand Rapids for Third Straight Win

Dane Dzuck hit a solo home run for the Cubs while Joe Udd escaped a bases loaded jam in the seventh to get the save. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The West Duluth Cubs scored two in the bottom of the sixth then held on in the seventh to get the 3-1 win over Grand Rapids for their third straight win. Dane Dzuck hit a solo home run for the Cubs while Joe Udd escaped a bases loaded jam in the seventh to get the save. West…

Five Miler
Community, Professional Sports, Sports

Normal Race Operations Expected for 50th Annual Park Point 5-Miler

This year's installment will also mark the return to a more normal version of the race with a traditional mass start.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This Thursday, the Park Point 5-Miler will celebrate its 50th anniversary as the oldest race in Northern Minnesota. This year’s installment will also mark the return to a more normal version of the race with a traditional mass start. Organizers say they’ve used the past year to improve race operations for the runners. “You look at some…

Junior Golf School
High School, Sports

Enger Park Golf Course Hosts Fifth Annual Junior Golf School

The students learn everything from swinging mechanics and bunker play, to proper etiquette on the course.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tuesday, the Enger Park Golf Course hosted their fifth annual junior golf school. The students, ages five to 15, learn everything from swinging mechanics and bunker play, to proper etiquette on the course. Most of the attendees are beginners in the sport. The camp originated out in Washington state with Duluth Golf general manager Mike Bender. So…

Steve Pitoscia
High School, Sports

Steve Pitoscia Named New Head Coach of Duluth East Boys Hockey Team

Pitoscia brings over 30 years of experience as a player, coach and volunteer.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For the first time in over 30 years, the Duluth East boys hockey team was in search of a new head coach. And after an exhaustive interview process, they have found their man. Former Greyhound Steve Pitoscia has been named the new head coach of the Duluth East boys hockey team. Pitoscia brings over 30 years of…

Legion Baseball
High School, Sports

West Duluth Cubs Top Proctor in Legion Baseball

Dane Dzuck struck out three batters over four scoreless innings of relief for the Cubs. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The West Duluth Cubs scored three runs in the third inning on their way to getting the 7-3 win over Proctor in Legion Baseball on Monday night at Wade Stadium. Dane Dzuck struck out three batters over four scoreless innings of relief for the Cubs. West Duluth will be back in action on Tuesday hosting Grand Rapids….

Gitchi Gummi
High School, Sports

Gitchi Gummi Soccer Team Wins USA Cup in Blaine

This is the first championship for the group in one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the entire country.
Sam Ali,

BLAINE, Minn. – This past weekend, the Gitchi Gummi boys 2002 team captured the USA Cup. They would defeat the Elgin All-Stars 3-1 in the championship game after falling to them in group play. Jake Kidd led the way with six goals in the tournament, while Misaki Hirata had four and Dawson Kriske finished with three. This is the first…

Merissa Edwards
College, Sports

Merissa Edwards Talks Becoming Interim Athletic Director at St. Scholastica

Edwards becomes just the second female athletic director in the history of St. Scholastica and one of three currently in the MIAC.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, St. Scholastica announced that Merissa Edwards will serve as interim athletic director for the upcoming school year. Edwards’ first task will be overseeing the department’s transition into the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this fall. “We are going up against some schools that are really well-funded, have really good programs, have been successful both athletically and…

Nick Bryant
Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Nick Bryant to Join USA Hockey for 2022 Winter Olympics

Bryant will serve in a similar role as the hockey operations and event manager for the women's national team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey director of operations and equipment manager Nick Bryant is leaving the program to permanently join USA Hockey. Bryant will serve in a similar role as the hockey operations and event manager for the women’s national team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. “I do feel as though the roots that I put down at…

Sundbom
Sports

Hermantown’s Taylor Sundbom Wins 90th Annual Cloquet Invitational

Sundbom shot 210 on the weekend, two strokes better than recent Cloquet grad Sam Baker, to win his fourth Cloquet Invitational and first since 2019.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – We’ve reached the point of the summer where golf tournaments fill the calendar and we kick things off this weekend in Cloquet for a big one. The 90th annual Cloquet Invitational teed off this weekend with the championship taking place on Sunday afternoon. In the final group, Brian Moores, John Sheff, Hermantown’s Taylor Sundbom and recent Cloquet…

Girls Hockey
High School, Sports

Four Northland Girls Hockey Players Taking Part in USA Hockey Girls 15 Player Development Camp

Duluth Marshall's Katrina Thorson and Proctor/Hermantown's Izy Fairchild, Morgan LaValley and Hannah Graves are all taking part in the camp that is for the country's top girls players born in 2006
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Four Northland girls hockey players are participating in the USA Hockey Girls 15 Player Development Camp this week. Duluth Marshall’s Katrina Thorson and Proctor/Hermantown’s Izy Fairchild, Morgan LaValley and Hannah Graves are all taking part. The camp is for the country’s top girls players born in 2006 who participated in the tryout process. During the camp,…

Miracle League
Sports

Twin Ports Miracle League Holds First-Ever Home Run Derby Fundraiser

After missing out on last season, the league is back in action and on Saturday, they held their first-ever home run derby to help enhance the area's only accessible baseball program. Local high school players, YMCA staff members and a few Miracle League players competed to see who could hit the most home runs.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Twin Ports Miracle League has been allowing all kids in the area to play baseball for over a decade. “Physical disabilities, mental disabilities, doesn’t matter. Everyone gets to swing, everyone gets to hit, everyone gets to run the bases,” Duluth YMCA executive director Emily Ranta said. “It’s a great opportunity for all of the kids to…

Athletes Vs. Covid
College, Community Calendar, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

St. Louis County Promotes COVID Vaccines with “Athletes vs. COVID” Campaign

The campaign features short PSAs where each person shares why they got the vaccine and why it's important to encourage others to do so as well.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As of today, 70% of adults in the state of Minnesota have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. And according to St. Louis County, there’s still more work to do so they’ve enlisted the help of some local sports celebrities. The county recently started putting out videos called athletes versus COVID, featuring some well known names…

Matt Welch Bike Tour Chroma
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Proctor Alum Matt Welch Riding Bike From Oregon to Maine

On June 21, Welch started in Seaside, Oregon, and will bike coast to coast, all the way to Portland, Maine. He's already traveled over 770 miles, which is only about 15 percent of his journey as he said the route he's taking is about 4,700 miles.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – After not qualifying for the 2020 summer Olympic Trials, Proctor High School alum Matt Welch was looking for a new challenge. “I thought of this bike tour and three weeks later I’m on my bike and biking across the country. I’m really just getting started, I’m just getting warmed up right now,” Welch, who also ran track…

Huskies
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Bats Come to Life in Sweep of Rochester Honkers

Peyton Powell, Calyn Halvorson and Jesse Pierece drove in two runs each. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies came out on top of a back-and-forth with the Rochester Honkers, getting the 10-8 win to sweep the two-game series. The Huskies scored their runs in bunches, plating four in the third and five in the seventh to help secure the win. Peyton Powell, Calyn Halvorson and Jesse Pierece drove in two runs each….

Zam Plante
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Zam Plante Talks Joining Team USA for Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Last week, Plante was named to the roster for the United States U-18 Select Team that will compete at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup next month.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Coaches always say that players should always focus more on the name in front of their jersey than the name on the back. Hermantown’s Zam Plante has done a great job representing the Hawks. But next month, the name in front of the jersey will be in red, white and blue. Last week, Plante was named to…

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College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Chisholm Native Eli Sundquist Among Four All-Star Selections for Duluth Huskies

Sundquist has been stellar on the mound for the Huskies this season with 39 strikeouts, which ranks fifth in the entire Northwoods League.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday, the Northwoods League announced the rosters for this year’s All-Star game and the Duluth Huskies will have four representatives: infielder Ambren Voitik, third baseman Mike Boeve, along with pitchers will McEntire and Chisholm native Eli Sundquist. “I was pretty surprised. I was happy, excited, just all the above. It was nice to get that nomination to…

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College, Sports

Merissa Edwards Named Interim Athletic Director at St. Scholastica

Edwards will oversee St. Scholastica's transition into the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this fall.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday afternoon, the College of St. Scholastica announced that Merissa Edwards has been named the interim athletic director for the 2021-2022 academic year. She’s been part of the athletic department since 2010, including the last four years as the assistant A.D. of compliance and business. Edwards will oversee St. Scholastica’s transition into the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Hockey Star Maddie Rooney Vying for Spot on Team USA Roster

Former UMD women's hockey goalie Maddie Rooney has been named to her second U.S. Olympic residency roster.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey goalie Maddie Rooney has been named to her second U.S. Olympic residency roster. She will be one of 27 players vying for a spot on Team USA for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Andover native made international headlines when she backstopped her country to a gold medal over Canada in the 2018 Winter…