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Longtime Minnesota Sports Columnist Sid Hartman Dies at 100

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers, has died at age 100. Star Tribune sports editor Chris Carr says Hartman died Sunday while surrounded by family. Hartman’s first newspaper column was published in 1945. He kept up his age-defying pace…

Gophers Cross Country
College, Sports

Local Nortland Cross Country Coaches React to Gophers Cutting Men’s Indoor Track and Field

South Ridge coach Jeremy Polson ran cross country and track at the University of Minnesota from 1996 to 2001 and North Shore coach Dan Hebl ran there from 1985 to 1990.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents officially voted to cut three men’s sports, including indoor track and field. That news hits a little close to home for two Northland cross country coaches who also competed for the Gophers. South Ridge coach Jeremy Polson ran cross country and track at the University of Minnesota from…

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College, High School, Sports

Cloquet’s Lauren Sertich Commits to St. Cloud State University Cross Country

Sertich wrapped up a stellar cross country career at Cloquet, making it to the state meet for cross country three times.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet senior Lauren Sertich will be running cross country at St. Cloud State University. Sertich wrapped up a stellar cross country career at Cloquet, leading the Lumberjacks to an 11th place finish at the section meet this past week and was the top female finisher for the Jacks. Sertich made it to the state meet for cross…

Berlo Frozen Four
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Josh Berlo Talks Bulldogs Hosting 2023 Women’s Frozen Four

This will be the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the event and second time it will be held at AMSOIL Arena.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD was chosen to host the 20223 Women’s Frozen Four at AMSOIL Arena, the NCAA announced earlier this week. This will be the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the event and second time it will be held at AMSOIL Arena. UMD hosted the Frozen Four in 2003, 2008 and 2012 with the Bulldogs winning the national…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Big Home Wins for Grand Rapids, Cloquet

The Thunderhawks got the shutout win at home over the Hawks, while the Lumberjacks knocked off the Bluejackets.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – In a match-up between two of the top teams in the Northland, Grand Rapids came out on top in a big way as they shutout Hermantown 41-0 Friday night at Noble Hall Field. In other prep football action, Cloquet scored early and often as they topped Hibbing 76-22 and Barnum got the road shutout over Chisholm…

Proctor Cross Country
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Proctor Cross Country Team Talks Qualifying for State During A Pandemic

The school is also planning on doing a special sendoff for the team as if they were going to state, which includes a celebratory run on the Proctor golf course.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – This week, the Minnesota high school cross country season came to a close with section championships. But just because there’s no state meet doesn’t mean you can’t recognize those achievements. The Proctor girls cross country team qualified for state after finishing in second place in the Section 7A finals. John Werner and Joshua Knight also qualified for…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Remembering Bob McDonald

For this week's segment, the family of Bob McDonald remembers the coaching legend.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, the family of the late Bob McDonald offer their thoughts and memories of the coaching legend, who passed away earlier this week. Among those we spoke with were Bob’s sons Mike and Joel, as well as his grandson Rhett. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Gabbie Hughs
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Gabbie Hughes, Former Bulldogs Invited to USWNT Evaluation Camp

She'll see some former Bulldogs too, as Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney also received invites.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD women’s hockey standout Gabbie Hughes is one of 53 players who have been invited to the U.S. Women’s national team’s evaluation camp that will begin October 25th down in Blaine. The junior led the Bulldogs in scoring last season for the second straight year. She’ll see some former Bulldogs too, as Sydney Brodt and Maddie Rooney…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

NCHC Regular Season to Begin in “Pod” at the University of Nebraska Omaha

The 26-game conference schedule will feature a two-part format, which includes utilizing a centralized location for all NCHC games to start the season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced Friday that it has finalized plans to begin the 2020-2021 regular season on December 1st in a pod at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Baxter Arena. The conference will be split into two divisions. The East Division consists of UMD, Miami, St. Cloud State and Western Michigan. The West Division consists…

Prep Volleyball
High School, Sports

Proctor Volleyball Top Hibbing, Improve to 3-0

Proctor continued their stellar start to the season with a 3-1 win over Hibbing.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In prep volleyball action, Proctor continued their stellar start to the season with a 3-1 win over Hibbing. The Rails will look to keep things rolling next week as they host Two Harbors on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

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High School, Sports

Prep Football: Duluth East, Moose Lake-Willow River, Two Harbors, Carlton/Wrenshall Winners on Thursday Night

The Greyhounds got a shutout win over the Hunters, while the Rebels earned a road win over the Eskomos.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – A jam-packed Thursday night saw the Duluth East football team get the best of Duluth Denfeld 48-0 at Ordean Stadium. In other prep football action, a strong second half would be the difference as Moose Lake-Willow River knocked off Esko 34-21, Two Harbors won their home opener over Virginia 20-12 and Carlton/Wrenshall blew past Isle 69-20. Categories:…
High School, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Iconic Basketball Coach Bob McDonald Passes Away

His 1,012 career coaching wins are the most all-time in the state of Minnesota and one of only 13 in the entire country with that amount.
Sam Ali,

HIBBING, Minn. – Longtime Chisholm boys basketball coach Bob McDonald, whose career spanned nearly six decades, died Wednesday morning at his home in Hibbing at the age of 87. He was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. MSHSL spokesperson John Millea was the first to report the news. McDonald began his coaching career in 1959 with stops at McGregor and Barnum before…

East Soccer
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys Advance to Section Semi-Finals; Girls Season Ends

Jack Mitchell, David Wallerstein, Jackson DesCombaz and Aiden Olson all scored for the Greyhounds
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the opening round of the Section 7AA playoffs, the Duluth East boys soccer team held on for the 4-3 win over Anoka Wednesday night at Ordean Stadium. Jack Mitchell, David Wallerstein, Jackson DesCombaz and Aiden Olson all scored for the Greyhounds, who will face Andover Monday in the section semi-finals. As for the girls, they fall…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD to Host 2023 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four

This is the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the tournament and the second time it will be held at Amsoil Arena.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCAA announced Wednesday that UMD will be hosting the 2023 NCAA Women’s Hockey Frozen Four. This is the fourth time the Bulldogs will host the tournament and the second time it will be held at Amsoil Arena. It’s been a good luck charm for the program as well, winning the national championship at the DECC in…

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Community, Great Outdoors, News

Great Outdoors: Tourists Enjoying Fall Foliage

Tourists are flocking from all over to see the fall foliage. Some are coming from as far away as California to enjoy the brilliant scenery.
Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over at Enger Park in Duluth, the hillside is full of unbe-leaf-ably vibrant colors of reds, yellows and bright greens. “It’s really pretty. It’s very beautiful. We’ve never been up here in the fall so it’s really cool to be up here. It’s like the perfect time to come to,” Chaska Resident, Josh Wiltsie says. With the…

Duluth East Tennis
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Tennis Win First Section Title Since 2016

After dropping their first three matches, the Duluth East girls tennis team rallied to win the final four to knock off Elk River and win the Section 7AA championship.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After dropping their first three matches, the Duluth East girls tennis team rallied to win the final four to knock off Elk River and win the Section 7AA championship 4-3 Tuesday afternoon at the Longview Tennis Courts. This is the Greyhounds first section title since 2016. Here are the final results: #1 singles: Aili Hietala (Duluth East)…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Proctor Wins Home Opener; Grand Rapids, Cloquet Pick Up Road Wins

The Rails were winners at home, while the Thunderhawks and the Lumberjacks picked road wins.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In their first home game of the season, the Proctor volleyball team needed five sets to take down Duluth Denfeld 3-2 Tuesday night. In other volleyball action, Grand Rapids got the road sweep over Duluth Marshall 3-0 and Cloquet knocked off Duluth East 3-1. Categories: High School, Sports

Boys Cross Country
High School, Sports

GNK’s Geno Uhrbom Wins Fourth Straight Section Championship; Pequot Lakes Earn Team Title

Uhrbom is also a two-time state champion, but this year, he won't be able to defend his title.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – For the fourth year in a row, Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin’s Geno Uhrbom crossed the finish line first in the Section 7A cross country championship at the Cloquet Country Club. Pequot Lakes was the overall team winner, followed by GNK and Virginia. For full results, click here. Categories: High School, Sports

Cec Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Boys Soccer Eyeing Section 7A Championship Following First Undefeated Season in Program History

The Lumberjacks claimed their first Lake Superior Conference title in nearly a decade and are aiming for their first section title since 2012. They'll begin the section playoffs on Tuesday at home against Hibbing.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Many things have looked different this fall for high school sports in Minnesota. Despite that, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team hasn’t slowed down a bit. In fact, they’re having a pretty good year; so good that they finished undefeated in the regular season, something that’s never been done before in school history. “There’s a lot of good…

Section 7a Girls Cross Country
High School, Sports

Pequot Lakes Wins Second Straight Cross Country Section Championship

Peqout Lakes freshman Calia Chaney finished with the top time of the day.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Freshman Calia Chaney led the way with the top time of the day as the Pequot Lakes cross country team won their second straight Section 7A championship Monday at the Cloquet Country Club. In the final individual standings, Marshall’s Keegan McAuliffe would finish second, while Mesabi East’s Lydia Skelton took home third. In the final team standings,…

Duluth East Tennis
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Tennis Top Andover to Advance to Section Finals

The Greyhounds will take on Elk River for the section championship.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East girls tennis team knocked off Andover 5-2 Monday afternoon in the Section 7AA semi-finals. The Greyhounds will face Elk River Tuesday at the Longview Tennis Courts. Here are the final results: Singles: No. 1 – Aili Hietala, Duluth East def. Peyton Hemp, Andover, 6-0 , 6-0 No. 2 – Cursta Dimberio, Duluth East def….

Toninato Forbort
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Greyhounds Toninato, Forbort Signed By Winnipeg Jets

Toninato and Forbort joins Hermantown natives and former Bulldogs Neal Pionk and Dylan Samberg in the Jets system. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s been a busy weekend for local NHL players and now the Winnipeg Jets are slowly becoming the Duluth Jets. Duluth natives and former Duluth East Greyhounds Dominic Toninato and Derek Forbort have signed to one-year contracts with the Jets. The former Bulldog forward Toninato has spent time in the pros with both the Colorado Avalanche and…

Hockey Exchange
High School, Sports

Duluth Hockey To Start Collection for Upcoming Gear Exchange

Starting Monday through Oct. 24, you can drop off your used hockey gear outside of the Heritage Center before the exchange on the 24th.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Hockey is getting ready for their 2020 gear exchange. Starting Monday through Oct. 24, you can drop off your used hockey gear outside of the Heritage Center. They’re accepting adult and youth jerseys, helmets, neck guards, shoulder and elbow pads, skates, hockey bags and more. Duluth hockey will sanitize all gear by the gear exchange on…

Uws Soccer
College, Sports

UWS Athletics Holding Intrasquad Scrimmages for Fall Competition

Both UWS soccer teams, softball, volleyball and baseball are all participating in the Yellowjacket Super Series, letting the athletes get some competition in this fall.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It’s been a while since we last had college games happening in the Northland and we’ll still be waiting a little longer. Despite that, UWS is making sure their athletes are still able to compete this fall through some friendly competition. UWS Athletics is currently holding the Yellowjacket Super Series of intrasquad scrimmages. Multiple programs like both…

Swimming
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Swimming Tops Superior

Superior's Adrianne Krueger came in first in diving with a score of 167.15.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Duluth East girls swimming and diving team picked up a big road win on Saturday morning, defeating Superior 114-72. In diving, Superior’s Adrianne Krueger came in first with 167.15, followed but Duluth East’s Alicia Hall with 164.50. Taylee Anderson from Superior finished with 159.1. Superior will finish out the regular season at home on Tuesday hosting…

Anderson Welinski
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Andy Welinski Signs With Anaheim; Joey Anderson Traded to Toronto

Andy Welinski is headed back to Anaheim after spending the past year while Philadelphia, while Joey Anderson has been traded from New Jersey to Toronto.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – NHL free agency is in full swing and now two former UMD Bulldogs are on the move. The Anaheim Ducks have signed Duluth native and former UMD defenseman Andy Welinski to a one-year $750,000 contract, while the New Jersey Devils traded former UMD forward Joey Anderson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Andreas Johnsson. Welinski was…
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Friday Night Frenzy Highlights and Scores for 10/9/20

It was a successful opening night for Grand Rapids, Hermantown, Esko and South Ridge.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Opening Night at Noble Hall Field went better than expected as the Grand Rapids football team knocked off Duluth East 41-14. And another new turf field got a stellar debut as Hermantown blanked Duluth Denfeld 36-0. Here are the rest of the scores from across the Northland: MN 11-PLAYER FOOTBALL Cloquet 24, North Branch 12 International…

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High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown, Grand Rapids Pick Up Road Wins on Opening Night

The Hawks and Thunderhawks were victorious on the first night of the season.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – On opening night of the Minnesota high school volleyball season, Hermantown got the road win over Cloquet 3-1 Thursday night. Kennedy Barrett had 45 set assists and Katelyn Norby had 10 kills for the Hawks. The Lumberjacks were led by Brea Rasmussen and Ava Carlton, who combined for 21 kills. In other prep volleyball action, Grand Rapids…

Cec Boys Soccer
High School, Sports

CEC Boys Soccer Blank Proctor, Complete First Undefeated Regular Season in Program History

Avery Liljgren, Drake Schramm, Paddy Genereau and Jordan Aultman all scored for the Lumberjacks
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team completed their first undefeated regular season in program history as they shutout Proctor 4-0 Thursday at Bromberg Field. Avery Liljgren, Drake Schramm, Paddy Genereau and Jordan Aultman all scored for the Lumberjacks, who will enter next week’s Section 7A tournament as the #1 overall seed. Categories: High School, Sports

Kevin Moore Css
College, Sports

First Official Practices Underway for Kevin Moore, CSS Men’s Hockey Team

Moore will be the 11th men's hockey head coach in program history.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Exactly three months ago, St. Scholastica tabbed Kevin Moore as their new head coach of the men’s hockey program. Since then, he’s had a tough time trying to stay in contact with his new players. But now, they finally hit the ice. Last week, Moore and the Saints held their first practices of the new season. The…

Mshsl Sports
High School, Sports

MSHSL to Allow Limited Spectators at Indoor Sports Events

Each player will be allowed to bring two spectators each and venues can't exceed 25% of total capacity.
Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Minnesota State High School League received updated guidance Thursday from the Minnesota Department of Health which will now allow for spectators to attend all indoor sports events. Each player will be allowed to bring two spectators each and venues can’t exceed 25% of total capacity. Spectator groups must also be separated by at least six…

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College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hermantown’s Blake Biondi Drafted by Montreal Canadiens

Biondi wrapped a stellar career with the Hawks, being named Mr. Minnesota Hockey this past season.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – With the 109th pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens selected former Hermantown hockey star and current UMD men’s hockey freshman Blake Biondi. Biondi wrapped a stellar career with the Hawks, being named Mr. Minnesota Hockey this past season. He will join another UMD teammate, freshman Jack Smith, who was also drafted by the Canadiens….

Proctor Volleyball
High School, Sports

Trish Jauhola Leads New Era of Proctor Volleyball

It's a new year and a new head coach for the Proctor volleyball team as Trish Jauhola takes over for the 2020 season.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Minnesota High School Volleyball Season will be underway starting Thursday night. It’s been a tumultuous fall season for all teams, including the Proctor Rails, who finally know for sure they’ll be back on the hardwood to begin their quest to defend the Lake Superior Conference championship. It’s a new year and a new head coach for…

Prep Soccer
High School, Sports

Duluth East Girls Soccer Close Regular Season with Road Win Over Hermantown

Molly Henderson and Allie Niska each scored twice as the Duluth East girls soccer team ended their season with a shutout win over Hermantown
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Molly Henderson and Allie Niska each scored twice as the Duluth East girls soccer team ended their season with a shutout win over Hermantown 7-0 at Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Field. Ilee Smith, Karyssa Clougs and Kendall Witners-Graves also scored for the Greyhounds, who finished with a 6-2 overall record. The Hawks end the regular…

Uws Wbb Coaches
College, Sports

Northland Natives Reinertsen, Stark to Join UWS Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Former Yellowjacket Eva Reinertsen and former Bulldog Katie Stark are joining the coaching staff for the UWS women's basketball team.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In honor of National Coaches Day, the UWS women’s basketball team announced that two familiar names are being brought in as assistant coaches for this upcoming season. Former Yellowjackets standout Eva Reinertsen will be joining her former coach Zach Otto-Fisher on the bench following a stellar career at UWS. The ‘Jackets are also bringing on former UMD…

Denfeld Trainers
High School, Sports

Importance of Strength Training and Recovery Increasing as Duluth Denfeld Football Season Begins

With just two weeks of practices before the season starts, teams are making strength training a priority and being more cautious of potential injuries.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After the MSHSL voted to bring football back this fall, it left teams with just two weeks of practices before games get underway this week. For teams like Duluth Denfeld, they’re making strength training a priority so they’re ready to play with the short turnaround. “If we don’t see it on the field, or we don’t need…

Eastdefeld
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Duluth East Boys Extend Win Streak; Denfeld, Esko Girls Battle to Tie

The Duluth East boys blanked Hermantown while Esko and Duluth Denfeld played to a tie.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Four different goal-scorer got on the stat sheet as the Duluth East boys soccer team blanked Hermantown 4-0 Tuesday night at the Centricity Stadium/Corey Veech Memorial Field. David Wallerstein, Amma Okoro, Callum Greenan and Jack Mitchell scored for the Greyhounds, who their third in a row and improved to 9-1 on the season. In girls action, Duluth…

Great Outdoors
Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News

Longtime “Happy Hooker” Charter Captain Jon Dahl Remembered With Boat Procession

Duluth native Jon Dahl, captain of the "Happy Hooker" Charter Boats that operates on Lake Superior, died in August after a year-long battle with cancer. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth native Jon Dahl, captain of the “Happy Hooker” Charter Boats that operates on Lake Superior, died in August after a year-long battle with cancer. “Jon was a great captain, a great friend, a great uncle. He was very kind, very thoughtful, well-prepared and a great fisherman,” Jon’s nephew Marty Running said. Jon’s dad and uncle started…

Cecsuphtowneast
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: CEC, Superior Boys, Hermantown, Duluth East Girls All Winners at Home

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton remains undefeated on the season while the Superior boys and Duluth East and Hermantown girls all picked up wins in the last week of the regular season.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team continued to dominate as they got the 6-0 win over Duluth Marshall to improve to 10-0 on the season. Elijah Aultman finished with a hat trick while Jordan Aultman, Drake Schramm and Tyler Issendorf each scored once. The Lumberjacks will look to complete an undefeated season on Thursday at home against Proctor….

Matt Niskanen Retires
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Virginia Native, Former UMD Standout Matt Niskanen Retires After 13 Season in the NHL

Two years ago, he helped the Washington Capitals win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Sam Ali,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Since being drafted to the NHL in 2005, Matt Niskanen has made a name for himself as a physical, two-way defender. But after 13 years of slamming opponents into the boards, the Virginia native is ready to call it a career. According to multiple sources, Niskanen has informed the Philadelphia Flyers and his teammates that he retiring…

Milenkovic
College, Professional Sports, Sports

Former Yellowjackets Basketball Standout Vid Milenkovic Starts Pro Career in Switzerland

Milenkovic will play for Starwings Basketball part of the Swiss Basketball League, which is the highest tier of basketball in Switzerland.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Former UWS men’s basketball forward Vid Milenkovic will be starting his professional career in Birsfelden, Switzerland for Starwings Basketball. Milenkovic, who’s from Switzerland, had a breakout year last season for the Yellowjackets. He missed two seasons due to injury but saved his best for last, ending with being named to the All-UMAC First-Team. Milenkovic led the team…

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High School, Sports

Prep Boys Soccer: Lumberjacks Stay Unbeaten, Oredockers Pick Up Road Win

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton improved to 9-0 on the season while Ashland got a road conference win.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team continued to dominate, getting an 8-0 home win over Hermantown on Saturday. Drake Schramm finished with a hat trick while Paddy Geanereau recorded two assists. The Lumberjacks improve to 9-0 on the season with just two games remaining. CEC will host Duluth Marshall on Monday while the Hawks will host Duluth East on…

Coaches
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Northland Hockey Coaches React to MSHSL’s Schedule Changes

For this week's segment, we talked to local coaches about the MSHSL's decision.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews and Duluth girls hockey coach Jamie Plesha as they react to the MSHSL’s decision to reduce winter sports schedules by 30% for this upcoming season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Northwestern, Ashland Win Home Openers

It was a good night for the home teams as the Tigers and Oredockers emerged victorious.
Sam Ali,

MAPLE, Wis. – Colin Trautt rushed for over 200 yards as the Northwestern football knocked off Hayward 41-6 Friday night for their 19th straight Heart O’ North Conference win. Trautt, along with teammate Brennan Werner, combined to rush for five touchdowns as the Tigers will host St. Croix Falls next week. In other prep football action, Ashland picked up their…

Bball Coaches Reax
High School, Sports

Northland Basketball Coaches React to MSHSL’s Schedule Changes

The Minnesota State High School League voted to reduce schedules by 30% for all winter sports, including basketball.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday, the Minnesota State High School League voted to reduce schedules by 30% for all winter sports, including basketball. And as of now, fans won’t be allowed to attend those games, leaving some coaches concerned about what impact that will have in their teams. “My mind has been how are we going to prepare guys to bring…

Emma Stauber
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Proctor/Hermantown Mirage Head Coach Emma Stauber Re-Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps

The 27-year-old defender will still keep her position as the bench boss for the Mirage.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog and current Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps. The 27-year-old defender will still keep her position as the bench boss for the Mirage. Whitecaps general manager and co-head coach Jack Brodt says Stauber is one of the team’s key defenders as an excellent puck-mover with speed and…

Hermantown Goalpost
High School, Sports

Hermantown Football Team Brings Old Goalpost to the New Turf Field

The Hawks will break in the new turf field next Friday in their season opener against Duluth Denfeld.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – It’s been two months since Centricity Stadium at Corey Veech Memorial Field was finished. And now the Hermantown football team is getting ready to use it. To celebrate, the senior football players took the old goalpost from their practice field and carried it over to the entrance to the stadium so players and fans can walk through…

Cceskohtownden
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Thursday Night Wins for Cloquet-Carlton Girls, Esko Girls, Hermantown Boys, Denfeld Boys

Four Northland teams pick up big wins as the season continues to wind down.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In their home finale, the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer rally in the second half to beat Hermantown 3-1 Thursday night at Bromberg Field. The Lumberjacks got goals from Brenna Mattson, Alexa Snesrud and Olivia Jameson, while Emma Herstad scored for the Hawks. In other prep girls soccer action, the Esko girls won a nail-biter over Proctor 2-1. And…

Mshsl Sports
High School, Sports

MSHSL Approves Reduction in Winter Sports Schedule; No State Tournament for Fall Sports

Two big questions were answered during the MSHSL's Board of Directors meeting on Thursday.
Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – During their Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, the Minnesota State High School League unanimously approved a 30% reduction in games for all sports in the upcoming winter sports season. Teams will be allowed to play a maximum of two games/meets per week, with the final two weeks of the season expanded to three to accommodate…
Minnesota, News, News - Latest News, Sports

Vikings Back at Practice After Precautionary Virus Pause

The Associated Press,

(AP) – The Minnesota Vikings reopened their headquarters for team activities on Thursday, following another morning of zero positive COVID-19 test results four days after playing a Tennessee Titans team that experienced the NFL’s first outbreak. The Vikings announced their resumption of practice shortly after the league postponed Tennessee’s home game on Sunday against Pittsburgh. The Titans, who were hoping…