DULUTH, Minn. – The first boxing card in Minnesota in nearly 13 months will be taking place this weekend in Hinckley. The event will be closed to fans as boxers, coaches and officials will be allowed to attend. It will be a test event so if all goes well, promoters will be allowed to get back to holding boxing events….
DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the prep girls lacrosse season began for teams all across the Northland. It was also the start of the head coaching career for the leader of the Duluth Wolfpack. Sarah Hurst was named the hew head coach of the team just a month and a half ago. She says she’s been out of the game…
DULUTH, Minn. – The 2021 Little Wild Learn to Play program returned to the Heritage Center on Sunday evening, which is in partnership with the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Hockey, and is in its seventh season. It’s designed for first-time boys and girls hockey players ages five to nine, and teaches them the basics of skating and hockey. The kids…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth baseball team came out strong in the first game to get the 5-1 win but the bats went silent in the second game as the University of Mary got the 14-1 win as the teams split the nonconference doubleheader. In game two, Trevor Gustafson was the lone bright spot as he hit a solo…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior tennis teams made quick work out of Crown College on Sunday, as both the men and the women got the 9-0 sweeps. The UWS men did not drop a single game during the entire match, cruising to their second UMAC win of the weekend. The Yellowjackets improve to 6-3 (2-1) UMAC. Head to the UWS…
ESKO, Minn. – The Esko baseball team used a six-run fifth inning to get the 11-4 home win over Eveleth-Gilbert on Saturday. Noah Furcht picked up his first win of the season on the mound and also hit his first home run of the year. Jax Ochis went 4-for-4 with 3 RBI. Esko improves to 2-0 on the season and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior football team stood tall on defense on Saturday, getting the 13-12 win over La Crosse Logan in their final home game of the spring season. The Spartans improve to 3-1 and are scheduled to play at Sparta on Friday, April 23. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth boys lacrosse team battled early but couldn’t hang on late in their season opener, as White Bear Lake got the 9-4 road win. Tyler Smith scored twice while Logan Lian and Caleb Keenan each scored once. Duluth will look for its first win of the season on Tuesday hosting Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team returned to Malosky Field for the first time since November 2, 2019 on Saturday, hosting Michigan Tech in a spring scrimmage. The teams scrimmaged 7-on-7 to start and then played a full game. The scrimmage gave young players the chance to get some playing experience while all three quarterbacks took snaps under center…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Choosing to play football was an easy decision for freshman Ava Rue, so much so that she decided to try out for the Superior ninth grade team instead of playing softball. “In 7th grade my friends were talking about it and it sounded like fun so I decided to join so I did in eighth grade. I’d…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall baseball team built an early lead and held on to it until the end as they got their first win of the season over Two Harbors 15-5 in five innings Friday night at Wade Stadium. It was also the first career head coaching victory for head coach Nick Garramone. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…
DULUTH, Minn. – In prep softball action, Cloquet would hold off a late rally from Duluth East as the Lumberjacks hold on for the win 16-10 Friday afternoon at Ordean Field. Brenna McClarey, Dana Jones, Brynn Martin, Roena Diver and Justice Paro had multiple hits for the Lumberjacks. In other action, it was Hermantown squeaking by Cambridge-Isanti 9-7. Categories: Friday…
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the UMD football team returns to action for a special “Spring Showdown” scrimmage with Michigan Tech. The game will have a similar format to inter-squad spring games in the past with no live special teams plays and situational opportunities for both teams. The difference this time around is that the players will be seeing a…
NASHWAUK, Minn. – Greenway-Nashwauk/Keewatin’s Geno Uhrbom has signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his running career at the University of North Dakota. He will compete in cross country and track for the Fighting Hawks. Uhrbom is a two-time cross country state champion and is also the defending state champ in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. Ehrbom wrapped…
DULUTH, Minn. – This past season for the UMD men’s hockey team didn’t end the way they wanted it to. The Bulldogs made it to their fourth straight Frozen Four, but they were denied the chance for a third straight title After falling to UMass in the national semi-finals. It was their first loss in the NCAA tournament since the…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a game that would need five overtimes to be decided, the Duluth girls lacrosse team outlasted Hermantown/Proctor 8-7 in their home opener Thursday night at Public Schools Stadium. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Owen Hindermann would hit an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth, scoring Andy Larson as the Duluth Denfeld baseball team knocked off Grand Rapids 4-3 Thursday afternoon at Wade Stadium. It is the second straight game the Hunters win in walk-off fashion as they start their season 2-0. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East softball team scored all of their runs in the first inning as they held on to defeat Duluth Denfeld 10-6 Thursday afternoon at Ordean Field. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica softball team returned home for the first time in nearly two years and swept a doubleheader over Finlandia Thursday afternoon at Kenwood Field. Haley Rosenthal struck out six batters in five innings of work as the Saints blanked the Lions 11-0 in Game One. And in Game Two, Heidi Stewart would hit the walk-off…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team have made some changes to this weekend’s “Spring Showdown”. It will be down to just two teams as Northern Michigan and Bemidji State have dropped out. That means the Bulldogs will take on Michigan Tech Saturday at Malosky Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The Hibbing baseball team got two inside-the-park home runs in the top of the 12th inning as they top Duluth Marshall in extras 12-10 Wednesday night at Wade Stadium. The Bluejackets rallied from a four-run deficit in the seventh inning to push the game to extras, where they would eventually pick up the road win. Categories: High…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Freshman Allison Alessi scored twice as the UW-Superior women’s soccer team blanked Crown 4-0 Wednesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Niya Wilson and Kaitlyn Raisch also scored for the Yellowjackets, who improve to 4-0 on the season. On the men’s side, UWS scored seven goals in the first half as they knocked off the Storm…
DULUTH, Minn. – The state of Vermont is home to two things: Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and Bernie Sanders. It also has some great ski slopes, which was a great selling point for a local high school Nordic skier. Wednesday, Duluth Marshall’s Declan Hutchinson signed his National Letter of Intent to join the St. Michael’s Nordic ski team. It…
DULUTH, Minn. – With the UMD men’s hockey season all wrapped up, the next order of business is finding out who is sticking around for next season and who is moving on. So far this week, Nick Swaney and Jackson Cates inked NHL deals, and another forward is also heading to the pros. Tuesday, junior Cole Koepke signed a two-year…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UW-Superior baseball team abused the scoreboard this past weekend in their sweep over North Central. The Yellowjackets combined to score 21 runs in both games and earlier this season, UWS hit 16 home runs in a four game series against Northland College. Now they aren’t relying solely on the long ball, but instead have focused on…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Minnesota fishing opener casts off on Saturday, May 15th this year, with the Wisconsin opener on May 1st. Aside from inland fishing, owners of big boats are also preparing for the warmer months ahead, and a new season on the big lake. Currently, the environment at Barker’s Island Marina is filled with excitement as the weather…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf and Pub gives anyone the chance to come inside and practice your swings. “You’re playing real golf, you’re just hitting into the screen, that’s the only difference. It’s real golf balls, real golf clubs, We have easier courses to start and teach you or you can practice driving, you can do chipping,…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The pandemic has caused numerous issues for sports teams over the past year, especially in regards to travel. And that’s hit especially close to home for the UWS men’s soccer team. The Yellowjackets have nine international players currently on their roster and each one had to make difficult decisions about playing this season. That meant having to…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – UMD junior forward Jackson Cates has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. The Stillwater native increased his scoring each year in a Bulldogs uniform. He will join the team right away. This past season, Cates finished with 27 points in 28 games, helping UMD reach the Frozen Four. In total, he racked up 64 points…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Before the start of the Class A girls hockey tournament, Proctor/Hermantown’s Alyssa Watkins had no offers to play Division I hockey, despite being 15th in the entire state in total points scored. Then after scoring seven goals in the playoffs, including the overtime game-winner that gave the Mirage their first-ever state title, Watkins is now set to…
DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, UMD standout Nick Swaney signed his first pro contract to join the Minnesota Wild. The Lakeville native says even with the choice of an extra year of eligibility, he felt that this was the right time to begin his professional career. “I think everyone at Duluth, too, knew that if I had the chance…
DULUTH, Minn. – All year-round, the Northland Youth Basketball Alliance, along with Starks Academy, put on several fundraisers to help raise money for their various community programs. And on Monday, they got a very generous donation from a local organization. Essential Health presented them with a check for $5,000 during a special event at the Encounter Youth Center. The partnership…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s tennis team are back in action and midway through their 2021 season. The Saints were part of the long list of spring sports teams who had their seasons wiped out last year due to the pandemic, so the goal now is to get back into the swing of things following the long layoff….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Monday, Northland College’s Chelsea Meierotto was named UMAC volleyball Coach of the Year. The LumberJills made huge strides under their second-year head coach, including a fifth-place finish in the conference, their highest since 2012, as well as hitting the .500 mark on their record for the first time since 2009. Meierotto, who played four years at…
DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica’s Jessica Remer has been named UMAC Player of the Year. The sophomore outside hitter led the conference in kills per set and was top ten in hitting percentage. The Saints also took home another award as Alcia Draper was named Defensive Player of the Year after leading the UMAC in digs per set. Remer and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens has been named a finalist for the Ms. Basketball Award, which is given to the best senior basketball player in the state of Minnesota. The Utah commit wrapped up her career with the Hilltoppers scoring a state-record 67 points in her final career game, which allowed her to finish fifth on the all-time…
DULUTH, Minn. – After months of training and practicing, the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team returned to the pitch this past week and are currently 2-0. While they’re hoping for some success this spring, the Saints are already focused on next fall. CSS will make the transition next season to the MIAC. The Saints said they are glad to have…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey senior forward Nick Swaney has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, the organization announced on Sunday. Swaney will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season with his entry-level contract starting in the 2021-22 season. The alternate captain finished his…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Olivia Harding scored her first collegiate goal in the 80th minute to give the Wisconsin-Superior women’s soccer team the 1-0 win over Bethany Lutheran. The Yellowjackets had multiple chances that just went wide, making Harding’s the only goal of the match. Morgan Philliber made her third straight start in net and made one save. UWS improves to…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team had a big afternoon at the plate on Saturday, getting the 10-1 and 11-10 wins over North Central to sweep the doubleheader. In the first game, the Rams got on the board in the first but then the Yellowjackets took over, including six runs in the third inning. Bryce Flanagan went 2-for-4 with…
PROCTOR, Minn. -The Proctor softball team returned home in a big way on Saturday, getting the 6-2 win over Grand Rapids. The Rails also got the 10-0 win over Two Harbors earlier in the day to improve to 3-0 on the season. In other prep softball action, Duluth East scored 15 runs in the first inning to get the 17-1…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Jacob Herter and Mikol Sartor would each score goals, but it wouldn’t be enough as Minot picks up the road win over the Minnesota Wilderness 6-2 Friday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – After an 8-3 loss in the first game of the doubleheader, the UW-Superior softball team got a walk-off single off the bat of Hailee Halgeorge that gave the Yellowjackets a 5-4 win Friday at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets improve to 8-6 on the season. Next up is a series Sunday at home against Northland…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld soccer alum Keegan Chastey has been cheering on the Saints since he first started playing soccer. “I’ve been up here watching the games, especially the playoffs, ever since I was maybe four years old. To be a part of the team instead of just a fan, it’s a good feeling,” Keegan said. After guiding the…
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Despite UMD’s loss in the Frozen Four, there will be some Northland representation in Saturday’s national championship game as St. Cloud state will play in its their first ever title game, led by head coach and Duluth native Brett Larson. The Denfeld alum graduated from UMD, and even won two national titles with the Bulldogs as Scott…
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Minnesota native Garrett Wait scored the game-winning goal in overtime as UMass held on for the 3-2 win over the UMD men’s hockey team in the Frozen Four national semi-finals. Tanner Laderoute and Cole Koepke each scored for the Bulldogs, as they lost their first overtime playoff game since March of 1984. UMD’s season ends with an…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD dance team will be competing at nationals for the sixth straight year. But instead of heading down to Orlando, Florida, the team will work on their routine back at home. The Bulldogs usually start their season with summer camps, but those were cancelled due to the pandemic. They finally got the green light in January…
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – For this week’s Frozen Four, one person will have a rooting interest in both semi-final games. That person is Wendy Sandelin, the wife of UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin and the mother of Minnesota State Mankato forward Ryan Sandelin. “You realize it’s a possibility. And then you start to realize no it’s really a possibility….
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – We are less than 24 hours away from the national semi-final showdown between the UMD men’s hockey team and the University of Massachusetts. But 24 hours ago, the Minutemen were hit with a massive bombshell. UMass announced that four players, including their leading goal-scorer and their starting goalie, will be out for Thursday’s game due to COVID-19…
DULUTH, Minn. — After months of preparation and a week of filming, pro snowmobiler Levi LaVallee released his Red Bull video of stunts in Duluth Wednesday. LaVallee performed all over Duluth — from jumps at Spirit Mountain to flips over North Shore Scenic Railroad cars before landing in the Fitger’s parking lot. LaVallee is a native of Longville, Minnesota. His professional…
