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2021 Grandma’s Marathon Races to Be Held at Half Capacity

Registration will be open on October 1st at 7 p.m. central time and organizers expect it to fill up fast.

September 9, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past year saw big changes for Grandma’s Marathon. The race was cancelled for the first time ever and runners were allowed to participate virtually. As for next year’s event, the plan is that it will be back to in-person, but with a few changes. The 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon and the William…

Snesrud’s Hat Trick Helps Cloquet-Carlton Girls Top Proctor

The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 on the season as they will face Duluth East on Thursday.

September 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Sophomore Alexa Snesrud finished with a hat trick as the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team knocked off Proctor 5-1 Tuesday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. The Lumberjacks improve to 3-0 on the season as they will face Duluth East on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Northwestern Football Holds First Practice of 2020

The Tigers will play just seven games this year and will open the 2020 season on the road against Chetek-Weyerhaeuser on Sept. 25.

September 8, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

MAPLE, Wis. – After a long wait, it’s finally football season in Wisconsin. “It means so much to us to finally get out here and to actually have a senior season because of so much up in the air and it’s great to finally get out here,” Northwestern senior fullback Brennen Werner said. “These kids have been working hard for…

Superior’s Carter Fonger, Northwestern’s Colin Trautt Named to Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch Award Watch List

The award is given to the top senior running back in the state of Wisconsin.

September 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

MADISON, Wis. – Superior’s Carter Fonger and Northwestern’s Colin Trautt have been named to the watch list for the Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch Award, which is given to the top senior running back in the state of Wisconsin. Last year, Fonger finished with 454 yards for the Spartans along with four touchdowns, while Trautt led the Tigers with over 1,000 yards…

Fall Practices Underway for Superior Boys Soccer Team

This year's squad will look a lot different after losing a very strong senior class.

September 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Wisconsin high school sports that fall under the higher risk category can begin practices for the fall season. And that means it’s time to hit the pitch for the Superior boys soccer team. It was about a two-week delay to the start of practices for the Spartans, who used that time getting familiar with the…

Duluth East’s Noah Paulson Commits to UMD Men’s Basketball Team

In his junior campaign, he averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game.

September 7, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Being able to go to college right in your backyard is a dream from many high school athletes. Well that dream became a reality for Duluth East’s Noah Paulson. The Greyhounds big man announced Monday that he has committed to joining the UMD men’s basketball team. In his junior campaign, he averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and…

Local Athletic Communications Departments Get Creative During Pandemic

Without live sports every day, athletic communications departments at CSS and UWS are getting creative to keep their content fresh and keep their communities engaged.

September 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As athletes and coaches have had their seasons taken away over the past few months, athletic communications departments have been the ones to tell the public. “It’s absolutely terrible. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to put together. It’s something that can be a very short release and a very short post but I…

Wilderness Youth Teams Get Back on Ice With NAPHL Event

The NAPHL's fall league gives U18 and U16 players the chance to practice, develop and compete before their high school seasons.

September 5, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Wilderness are part of the North American Prospects Hockey League’s new fall league. The wilderness U18 is in its second year while this is the first year for the U16s. The Heritage Center hosted the first of three events this year for the NAPHL’s fall league, giving U18 and U16 teams the chance to practice,…

Coaches Corner: Zach Otto-Fisher

For this week's segment, we chat with the head coach of the UWS women's basketball team.

September 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from UWS women’s basketball head coach Zach Otto-Fisher following the UMAC’s announcement that winter sports will be cancelled through the end of 2020. Other topics discussed include the impact on recruiting, as well as how the Yellowjackets will get ready during the fall. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy,…

Lumberjacks Soccer Trio Take a Knee to Protest Racial Injustice, Social Inequality

We spoke with seniors Mireye Mooose and Katelyn Kelley, as well as junior Ilei Benson, about what this past week has been like for them.

September 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team started off their season with two wins this past week. A trio of players also decided that they would take a knee during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustice and social inequality. We spoke with seniors Mireye Mooose and Katelyn Kelley, as well as junior Ilei Benson, about what…

Hoffman’s Lone Goal Pushes Duluth East Boys Past Duluth Denfeld

The Greyhounds out-shot the Hunters 14-3 as they improve to 3-0 on the season.

September 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kai Hoffman scored the lone goal in the second half as the Duluth East boys soccer team held on to beat Duluth Denfeld 1-0 Friday afternoon at Ordean Stadium. The Greyhounds out-shot the Hunters 14-3 as they improve to 3-0 on the season. Categories: High School, Sports

Denfeld Boys Soccer Team Looking to Bring Attention to Social Justice Issues

We spoke with seniors Xavier Decker and Keegan Chastey about when they decided to make that powerful statement.

September 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week during their home opener, four members of the Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team took a knee during the national anthem, which came with a lot of reaction from social media. We spoke with seniors Xavier Decker and Keegan Chastey about when they decided to make that powerful statement, as well as head coach Scott Anderson…

Prep Soccer: Cloquet-Carlton Girls Squeak By Marshall; Hermantown Boys Victorious Over Proctor

Thursday night meant big wins for the Lumberjacks girls and Hawks boys soccer teams.

September 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Katie Turner would score the go-ahead goal in the first half as the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team held on for the 2-1 win over Duluth Marshall Thursday night at Bromberg Field. Brenna Mattson also scored for the Lumberjacks while Baamlak Haugen scored for the Hilltoppers. In other prep soccer action, the Hermantown boys soccer team got two…

Minnesota Wilderness to Host NAPHL Fall League

The event is designed to give U18 and U16 teams the ability to play in a league, before the start of the high school hockey season.

September 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Minnesota Wilderness are partnering with the North American Prospects Hockey League to host their fall league. The event is designed to give U18 and U16 teams the ability to play in a league, before the start of the high school hockey season. “They get an opportunity to be in front of a lot of…

Duluth East Boys Soccer Score Early and Often in Home Opener vs. Two Harbors

Eight different players scored a goal for Duluth East.

September 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Kai Hoffman and Jack Mitchell each scored twice as the Duluth East boys soccer team blanked Two Harbors 10-0 Wednesday night at Ordean Stadium. Jackson DesCombaz, Max Tomczyk, Mason Klassen, Duncan Zentz, Mason Branstrator and Beckett Sherman also scored for the Greyhounds, who improve to 2-0 on the young season. Categories: High School, Sports

UMAC Announces Spring Schedule Updates for Fall Sports

The conference has tentatively rescheduled the UMAC men's and women's golf championship for April 29th.

September 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – UMAC schools in the Northland received more clarity Wednesday in regards to what the spring season will look like for fall sports. And it’s putting coaches and players at ease while they train until then. Let’s start with football as their season will be four games in six weeks. The teams will be split into two…

CSS Volleyball Team Begins Sand Volleyball Tournament

The team says they are excited about the latest UMAC update on the return of their season in the spring.

September 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team jumped in the sand Wednesday for the start of a special three-on-three tournament at the Skyline Social & Games in Duluth. They’re calling it “Queen of the Court” and points will continue to be recorded, even as the team transitions back to indoor play. “We’re just a court team, but I thought…

Prep Girls Soccer: Lumberjacks, Hilltoppers Open Season with Shutout Wins

Cloquet-Carlton and Duluth Marshall each started their seasons off with wins at home.

September 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – It was a good start to the season for the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team as they got the shutout win at home in their season opener 5-0 over Esko. Ilei Benson scored twice for the Lumberjacks while Katie Turner, Alexa Snesrud and Brenna Mattson also scored for Cloquet-Carlton. In other action, Baamlak Haugen and Maren Friday each…

Onewheel Riders Express Passion For The Adventurous Activity

Learn More Information at Onewheel MN - Duluth Area on Facebook

September 1, 2020

Brett Scott,

From hiking to biking, Northlanders are doing all they can this summer to experience the great outdoors and keep somewhat sane amid the COVID-19 pandemic. One small group in the area is branching out with a need for speed, and a passion for sightseeing on one wheel. “If you’re ever bored, you’ll never be bored again,” said Eric Hester, a…

UMAC Suspends Winter Sports Through End of 2020

Non-conference competition remains at the discretion of UMAC schools and will not be governed by the conference.

September 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The UMAC released additional updates regarding their fall sports season, which included moving low risk sports like golf and cross country to the spring. And we’ve got another update on Tuesday, this time involving winter sports. The UMAC has suspended all conference competition through the end of 2020. This impacts men’s and women’s basketball, as well…

Prep Boys Soccer: Hilltoppers, Hawks Tie; Lumberjacks Stay Unbeaten

The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown boys soccer teams battled to a stalemate Monday afternoon as their match ended in a 2-2 tie.

August 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown boys soccer teams battled to a stalemate Monday afternoon as their match ended in a 2-2 tie. In other action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton stay undefeated on the young season as they top Proctor 8-2 at Egerdahl Field. Drake Schramm led the Lumberjacks with three goals. Categories: High School, Sports

Amid Fall Cancellation, Practices Begin for CSS Men’s Soccer Team

To freshen up the monotony of practices, the Saints are planning to hold intra-squad games throughout the fall.

August 31, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, all fall sports teams at St. Scholastica reported to campus for the start of practices in a lost season for the Saints, that includes the CSS men’s soccer team. The Saints are one of several teams, including football and volleyball, who had their fall season postponed until the spring. But now with no preseason…

Hayward United Drops Season Finale to Eau Claire

Hayward United finishes the season 2-7-1.

August 30, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Hayward United wrapped up the regular season at home on Sunday but was not able to get much done against the league leaders, as Eau Claire Bateaux FC got the 3-1 win. There are no playoffs this year due to COVID-19, so Eau Claire is the 2020 WPASL Champion. Hayward United finishes the season 2-7-1. Categories: Sports

Goalies Inc. Holds Skills Camp at AMSOIL Arena

Goalies Inc. has been holding camps in the Northland for the past six years, but this is the first time they've used AMSOIL Arena for their two-day camp.

August 29, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – For most athletes, summer is the time to attend camps to learn something new and sharpen their skills before their seasons start back up. And this weekend, a special camp is taking place at AMSOIL Arena for goaltenders. Goalies Inc., a goaltending and power skating camp based out of Marquette, Michigan, returned to the Northland this weekend…

Dyami Starks Talks NBA Strike, Racial Injustice in the Northland

We spoke with Duluth native Dyami Starks about his reaction to the news and how the "uncomfortable discussion" about racial injustice needs to take place.

August 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, professional sports has been turned upside-down as teams across the country are not playing games in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We spoke with Duluth native Dyami Starks about his reaction to the news and how the “uncomfortable discussion” about racial injustice needs to take place. Categories: Professional Sports,…

Marshall’s Merlea Mrozik Commits to UW-River Falls Women’s Basketball

Mrozik was a key member of the Hilltoppers team that made it to state last season.

August 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall’s Merlea Mrozik announced Thursday that she has committed to joining the UW-River Falls women’s basketball team. The senior says that before she came to Marshall, she didn’t think she would continue her playing career at the next level. But a great tour of the campus and some conversations with her coaches out her at ease…

Denfeld Girls Soccer Win Season Opener Behind Two Goals from Hill

The Hunters will be back in action on September 11th against rivals Duluth East.

August 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior Kamryn Hill scored twice in the season opener to help Duluth Denfeld blank Proctor 3-0 Friday afternoon at Public Schools Stadium. Cora Samuelson chipped in with a penalty shot in the second half to help the cause. The Hunters will be back in action on September 11th against rivals Duluth East. Categories: High School, Sports

Jungle Boy Boxing Gym Now Offering MMA Classes

The classes are open to all ages and all levels of experience in an attempt to expand the popularity of the sport in the Northland.

August 27, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The pandemic has led many people to take up new hobbies to fill their time. Things like knitting. yoga and even mixed martial arts. The Jungle Boy Boxing gym is now offering classes for those who want to learn MMA. The instructors include longtime UMD and Superior wrestling coach Bill Gedde and Air Force veteran Adam Linn,…

Prep Boys Soccer: Hilltoppers, Lumberjacks Win Season Openers

Brendan Friday scored two goals in the opener for Duluth Marshall.

August 27, 2020

Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Sophomore Brendan Friday scores two goals as the Duluth Marshall boys soccer team held on for the 2-1 win over Proctor Thursday night at Egerdahl Field. Earlier in the day, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton scored early and often as they knocked off Two Harbors 13-1 in their home opener at Bromberg Field. Drake Schramm led the Lumberjacks with four goals….

NFL Teams Cancel Practice in Response to Blake Shooting

August 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Several NFL teams canceled practice in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin. The Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Football Team all decided to not take the field Thursday. Blake was shot by police, apparently in the…

Friends of Mark Sertich Remember Their Time On The Ice With “Sertie”

Sertie would play hockey several times per week, all the way up until his passing

August 26, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth lost another legend this week as the world’s oldest hockey player Mark Sertich, passed away Monday morning at the age of 99. Sertie would play hockey several times per week, all the way up until his passing, which always surprised people who had heard of him and even the people who got the…

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World’s Oldest Hockey Player Mark “Sertie” Sertich Passes Away

Sertie became the Guinness World Record-holder for oldest hockey player at age 95 and still played at the Heritage Center multiple times a week.

August 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sad news to report as Duluth native and the World’s Oldest Hockey Player Mark “Sertie” Sertich passed away on Monday morning. Just last month, friends and family surprised Sertich with a drive-by birthday parade to celebrate his 99th birthday. “His popularity he has is just amazing. Everyone that meets him just instantly likes him and they admire…

CSS Golf Continuing Practice Despite Canceled Season

Just one day after the UMAC announced that golf would be postponed to the spring, the Saints were out on the course getting some practice rounds in.

August 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last month, the UMAC said golf would be one of two sports to compete this fall in a conference-only schedule. But on Monday, the conference announced the postponement of both golf and cross country to the spring. But the St. Scholastica golf team is putting in the work now to stay ready. Just one day after the…

North Shore Adventure Park Gives Visitors a Thrilling Challenge

North Shore Adventure Park has been open for a little over a year and has multiple courses for anyone to try.

August 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SILVER BAY, Minn. – North Shore Adventure Park is challenging people of all ages. “It’s about climbing in the trees, it’s about challenging yourself. “We have a little rascals playground for kids 3-6. It’s enough for them to practice and it’s only about 6 inches to a foot off the ground. I’m 69 and I challenge any senior out there…

Duluth East Girls Soccer Team Warned Of Potential COVID-19 Case

The Greyhouds were scheduled to open their season on Thursday against Cloquet but that game has been postponed due to the 14-day quarantine.

August 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – FOX 21 has learned that members of the Duluth East girls soccer team are under a 14-day quarantine after a member of the team came in contact with a positive COVID-19 case. In a letter sent out to families by the district lead nurse, the athlete had contact with the positive case on August 20th and 21st….

Former Duluth East Standout Cody Carlson Announces Transfer to Weber State

Carlson has spent the past three seasons at Concordia-St. Paul where he averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game this past season.

August 25, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth East basketball standout Cody Carlson announced on his Twitter that he is transferring to Division I Weber State. Carlson has spent the past three seasons at Concordia-St. Paul where he averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game this past season. His senior year at East, Carlson averaged 19 points per game. Carlson will have…

No Fans in Stadium for First 2 Vikings Games

August 25, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP) – The Minnesota Vikings will play at least their first two home games without fans in attendance. With the current Minnesota Department of Health guidelines specifying an indoor venue capacity of 250 people, officials from the Vikings, the state, U.S. Bank Stadium, the NFL, and the city of Minneapolis were unable to establish a prudent way to open the…

Former UMD Captain Parker Mackay Signs With Graz99ers in Austria

Mackay spent this past season with the Texas Stars where he scored two goals in 28 games.

August 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD men’s hockey captain and 2019 Frozen Four MVP Parker Mackay is headed to Austria and has signed with the Moser Medical Graz99ers. After leading the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships, Mackay signed with the Texas Stars, the Dallas Stars’ AHL affiliate, where he scored two goals in 28 games. The Graz99ers play in the Austrian…

Cloquet Cross Country Team Preparing for Unique Season

The Lumberjacks will open the 2020 season on Sept. 3.

August 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cross country will still be happening this fall in Minnesota as it was one of the four sports approved to play by the MSHSL. While things may look different, teams like Cloquet are just ready to get started. The MSHSL guidelines state that teams can compete in a maximum of seven meets and they’ll be much smaller…

UMAC Postpones Golf, Cross Country Seasons; No Fall Sports This Year for UWS, CSS

Last month, the UMAC announced the postponement of high-risk sports to the spring but would allow low-risk sports to compete in conference only schedules. Now, no fall sports will take place.

August 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last month, the UMAC announced the postponement of high-risk sports such as football, volleyball and soccer and moved those seasons to the spring, but allowed low-risk sports such as golf and cross country to compete in conference only schedules. But on Monday, the conference announced that no sports will be happening this fall. The cross country and…

Hilltoppers Girls Tennis Opens Season With Win Over Lumberjacks

Duluth Marshall got the 4-3 win over Cloquet in the first official MSHSL sporting event since March.

August 24, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the first sanctioned MSHSL sporting event since March, the Duluth Marshall girls tennis team got a narrow 4-3 win over Cloquet. The Hilltoppers got wins in 1, 2 and 3 singles and 2 doubles. In 1 singles, Meredith Boettcher defeated Addie Loeb in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Duluth Marshall will take on Duluth East at Longview…

UWS Athletics Hires Recipient of NCAA Ethnic Minorities and Women in Sports Grant

UWS was one of the schools selected to receive the grant from the NCAA, which funds a two-year internship enhancing ethnic minority and gender representation in athletics.

August 23, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Over the years, more women have been emerging in the sports world in roles like broadcasting and media, marketing, training and even coaching. Now, through a grant with the NCAA, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is helping give more women the opportunity to work in sports. UWS was one of the schools selected to receive an Ethnic Minorities…

Inaugural Week of Giving Challenge Begins for CSS Athletics

Now through Saturday, people can donate to support any of their 22 different varsity programs or to the general athletic department.

August 23, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Sunday marks the first day of the inaugural College of St. Scholastica Athletics Week of Giving challenge. Now through Saturday Aug. 29, people can donate to support any of their 22 different varsity programs or to the general athletic department. The donations will provide student-athletes with different resources they need like trips, apparel and equipment. The CSS…

Salvation Army Rookie Basketball Player Raises Funds to Help Others Play as Well

12-year-old Nathan Easty sold sporting goods outside of his home on Saturday to raise money for scholarships to play basketball.

August 22, 2020

Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – A 12-year-old basketball player in the Salvation Army’s Rookie Basketball Association raised funds to help others afford the chance to play on Saturday. Nathan Easty is the youngest of five brothers who have all played in the Rookie Basketball Association where their father is also a coach. So when Nathan had an idea to help fellow basketball…

Huskies Second Annual Golf Scrambles Raises Money to Support the Team

Last year, the Huskies donated the money raised to the Poplar Volunteer Fire Department. This year, the Poplar Golf Course suggested the money raised go back to the Huskies after their season was canceled.

August 22, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

POPLAR, Wis. – Things were pretty quiet this summer in Duluth as the Huskies canceled their season due to COVID-19. Not only did we not get any baseball but the team was also not able to bring in much money. So on Saturday, the Huskies ditched the baseball bat for a golf club to raise some money. Saturday was the…

Denfeld Alum CJ Ham Earning Veteran Status on Vikings Roster

Back in March, Ham signed a four-year extension with the Vikings worth $12 million.

August 21, 2020

Sam Ali,

EAGAN, Minn. – Everyone loves a great underdog. And the Northland has one of their own in Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham. The Denfeld alum is once again suiting up for another season with the purple and gold, and is an important piece of the team’s rushing attack. Ham says his mindset hasn’t changed since his rookie year, when he…

Condensed Schedule Not An Issue for Duluth Marshall Girls Soccer Team

The Hilltoppers will open their season September 1st at home against Duluth East.

August 21, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As we hear from high school teams across the Northland, one thing is certain about the fall sports season: it’s going to be different. But different doesn’t have to be a bad thing, according to the Duluth Marshall girls soccer team. The Hilltoppers, like all other teams, will be playing a condensed and localized schedule with just…

In-Person Option Available for Minnesota Mile, Fitger’s 5K

The Minnesota Mile will take place on Friday, September 11th, while the Fitger's 5K will take place on September 12th.

August 21, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Mile and Fitger’s 5K races will have an in-person option for this year’s races. This comes after the success of the Park Point 5-Miler. The races will have block segments with 10 waves in each block. The Minnesota Mile will take place on Friday, September 11th, while the Fitger’s 5K, which was originally scheduled back…

NCAA Approves Blanket Eligibility Waiver for Fall Sports Athletes

Even athletes who compete this fall will be eligible for an extra year under the new rule.

August 21, 2020

Sam Ali,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA has approved a blanket waiver that will grant an extra year of eligibility to all fall sports athletes. Even athletes who compete this fall will be eligible for an extra year under the new rule. The extension of eligibility for fall athletes follows a similar measure approved by the NCAA earlier this year with spring…

Remembering Swannie: Former Softball Players Talk Memories of Coach Swanson

Over 100 people were in attendance, including former softball players who each had their own memories with Coach Swannie.

August 20, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The funeral for Denfeld Hall of Famer Dick Swanson took place Thursday at Wade Stadium, which is right next door to the fields that bear his name. Over 100 people were in attendance, including former softball players who each had their own memories with Coach Swannie. Swanson had 347 career wins in softball, which included eight conference…