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Disc Golf Growing in Popularity in the Northland

There's a 9-hole course on UMD's campus on the corner of College St. and Kirby Drive. It's free for anyone to play on.

June 16, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Disc golf is growing across the country, including right here in the Northland. “It’s essentially just going on a walk with an added bonus of throwing a couple discs around,” Taylor Noyes said. Disc golf is essentially traditional golf, but with a Frisbee. “You start from a tee box, you throw the disc and you try to…

Former UMD Star, Superior Native Brandon Myer Signs Pro Deal in Finland

Myer says he'll head out to Finland later this summer to get ready for the season which begins in the fall.

June 16, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After wrapping a stellar career at UMD, Superior native Brandon Myer has signed a one-year deal with Lahti Basketball, a pro team from Finland. “Everybody that’s played in this league has loved their experience. I know it is their top league, the top tier in Finland. But it’s also a good stepping stone to if I want…

Denfeld Boys Hockey Team Volunteer to Make Face Shields

The Hunters joined forces with EcoLibrium3 to give back to the community in a huge area of need for local hospitals.

June 16, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Denfeld boys hockey team stopped by the Heritage Center to help put together face shields for frontline workers. The Hunters joined forces with EcoLibrium3 to give back to the community in a huge area of need for local hospitals. “It was actually really fun. They made it fun. We had a little competition in fifteen minutes…

UMD Men’s Hockey Postpones Season-Opener Exhibition vs. Guelph

This comes after all college sports in Canada were cancelled through the end of the year.

June 16, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team has been forced to postpone their season-opener against the University of Guelph. This comes after all college sports in Canada were cancelled through the end of the year. The Bulldogs were set to host the Ontario-based school on October 5th. But now, the team plans to play the game later in the…

Denfeld Boys Soccer Team Take Advantage of Summer Waiver Period

The summer waiver period was moved back two weeks to give teams more time to prepare for the fall season.

June 15, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning this week, Minnesota high school coaches had their first chance to meet up in person with their players. The summer waiver period was moved back two weeks to give teams, like the Denfeld boys soccer team, more time to prepare for the fall season. “When I saw that I was like ‘Finally we’re back to playing…

UMAC Announces Intention to Play Sports in the Fall

The conference says planning efforts are underway with the intention to play sports this upcoming fall season adding that they are "cautiously optimistic".

June 15, 2020

Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – When the summer starts, the fall sports season is officially on the clock. And now more than ever, everyone wants to know will we have sports in the fall? The UMAC provided a few details on that questions for fans of UW-Superior, St. Scholastica and Northland College. In a press release, the conference says planning efforts…

Hayward United SC Drops Season Opener

Carson Gorecki scored the lone goal for the Wolfpack via a penalty kick in the second half.

June 14, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HAYWARD, Wis. – The Hayward United SC Wolfpack opened the season a week early but was unable to get the job done, as Eau Claire Bateaux FC got the 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon. Turbo Sports FC got the 4-1 win over Hayward United SC in the second game of the doubleheader. Carson Gorecki scored the lone goal for the…

Breakthrough Fitness and Boxing Launches Youth Fitness Camps

The class will run Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the entire summer, and is open for kids ages seven to 17.

June 13, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Breakthrough Fitness and Boxing is now holding youth fitness classes to get kids active and moving again. The class will run Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the entire summer, and is open for kids ages seven to 17. The camp will focus on different strength exercises, with some yoga added in, and they’ll also spend…

“Haitian Temptation” Al Sands Talks George Floyd Protests, Racial Inequality in the Northland

Sands also gave examples from his personal experiences of racial profiling in the Northland.

June 12, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – On this week’s edition of Friday Night Frenzy, professional boxer Al Sands spoke to FOX 21 about several topics including the George Floyd protests and how the movement has spread across the country. Sands also gives examples from his personal experiences of racial profiling in the Northland. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Professional Sports, Sports

Twin Ports Rampage Return to the Practice Field

The team has been practicing with social distancing in mind, meaning less time in the dugout.

June 12, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The sting of the high school spring sports season shutdown can still be felt across the Northland, including summer travel teams like the Twin Ports Rampage. The team is made of up some of the best local softball players who were eager to get back on the field. Some of them even had their winter sports season…

Former Bulldog Maddie Rooney Set to Join Centennial Girls Hockey Coaching Staff

The Olympic gold medalist says she learned a lot from the Bulldogs coaching staff, including how to keep a great relationship with players off the ice.

June 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

CIRCLE PINES, Minn. – It’s been a busy offseason for former UMD goalie Maddie Rooney. She’s taking part in a few youth hockey camps and she signed a deal with the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association. And now, she’s adding a new position on her resumé: assistant high school hockey coach. Rooney will be joining the coaching staff for the…

Pionk Hockey Camp Adjusting to New Social Distancing Guidelines

Some of the rules include each camper having their temperature taken before they come in and splitting the ice to create two pods of skaters.

June 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, hockey rinks across the Northland opened their doors, but not for games just yet. So in the meantime, it’s all about three things: practice, practice, practice. The Pionk hockey camp is underway at the Heritage Center, but with new guidelines for social distancing. Some of the rules include each camper having their temperature taken before…

Heavy on Wrestling Postpones Fortunebaynia III

No dates for next year's event been set.

June 11, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some tough news for pro wrestling fans as Heavy on Wrestling announced Thursday that their biggest show of the year Fortunebaynia III has been postponed to next year. In a statement on their Facebook page the promotion says: “Because of the amount of travel our talent is required to endure, as well as the sheer size of…

UMD’s John Larson Ready to Get Back on the Field

After a junior year plagued by injury, Larson is back to feeling 100% healthy.

June 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – If all goes well, we’re less than three months away from the college football season. And one player who comes into the year with extra motivation is UMD quarterback John Larson. Last season, Larson was stellar on the field, but it was another year where injuries plagued the dual threat QB. Larson injured his shoulder midway through…

Mesabi Range’s Taquarius Wair to Receive Jimmy V Award at ESPYs

The Minneapolis native was severely burned in a house fire at the age of four.

June 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

BRISTOL, Conn. – For the past 13 years, ESPN has given out the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at their annual award show the ESPYs. It is earned by a person in the sports world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and dedication. This year’s recipient is Mesabi Range running back Taquarius Wair. The Minneapolis native was severely burned…

Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament Cancelled, 2021 Dates Announced

Full refunds will be given to all teams that signed up for this year's 15th annual tourney, which will now take place July 16th to 18th 2021.

June 10, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 2020 Northern Exposure hockey tournament has been cancelled. The event was scheduled for July 17th to the 19th. But due to the state of Minnesota classifying hockey as a high-risk sport, organizers say there was no way to safely put together this year’s event. “The state of Minnesota has not given adequate notice to policy changes…

Ski Hut Sees Increase in Outdoor Equipment

Due to COVID-19 and the nicer weather, many outdoor stores like Ski Hut are struggling to keep up with the high demand of outdoor gear.

June 9, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the short Duluth summer approaches, people are getting outside in any way they can. “We’ve got a great outdoor scene, there’s so many trails and forests and lakes and rivers and streams to go explore,” Ski Hut manager Dave Neustel said. “There’s a lot of cabin fever. Now that we have warmer conditions and we’re loosening…

Construction of Turf Field Begins at Thunderhawks’ Noble Hall Field

The turf field will be finished by early August, just in time for the start of the fall sports season.

June 9, 2020

Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids High School has just begun the early stages of adding turf to Noble Hall Field. The school board proposed that if the community raised $700,000, they would put up the rest. And thanks to some generous donations, the project was underway. “We had a committee called the “Noble Hall Turf Field Committee”…

Doug Trentor Named New Head Coach of Superior Girls Hockey Team

He's spent the past three seasons as the assistant coach under Marc Franta, who has resigned for both personal and professional reasons.

June 9, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Doug Trentor has been named the new head coach of the Superior girls hockey team. He’s spent the past three seasons as the assistant coach under Marc Franta, who has resigned for both personal and professional reasons. Trentor will look to improve on last season’s performance for the Spartans as they won just four games. Categories: High…

New Wave of Superior HS Athletes Heading to UWS

They say they are excited to stay close to home and continue to strengthen the Superior-to-UWS-athletics pipeline.

June 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – There’s a long list of current and former UWS student-athletes who didn’t travel far from their high schools to become Yellowjackets. In fact, some are from just down the road at Superior High School, including this year’s talented recruiting class. On the hardwood, Joey Barker is taking his talents to the Yellowjackets men’s basketball team, a program…

Northland Ice Rinks Open Up with Social Distancing Guidelines

Organizers were meticulous in their planning, creating social distancing guidelines, all the way down to how athletes should enter and leave the building.

June 8, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the three words we’ve been waiting to hear for the past three months: rinks are open. This week, hockey rinks across the Northland held soft openings, including the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. Organizers were meticulous in their planning, creating social distancing guidelines, all the way down to how athletes should enter and leave the building. Rules…

Hayward United SC Looking Forward to Starting 2020 Season

Hayward United SC will open the season on June 28 against Lobos FC.

June 7, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

HAYWARD, Wis. – Two weeks ago, the Wisconsin Primary Amateur Soccer League (WPASL) announced that their season would be kicking off later this month. And that was great news for Hayward United SC, as they’re looking to build momentum for their club in just their second year of existence. “There’s nothing like competitive soccer and that’s why we still all…

IST CrossFit Resumes In-Person Training With Youth Athletes

IST is following the safety guidelines from the state of having no more than nine youth athletes in the gym with one coach leading them through the workouts.

June 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After two weeks of virtual workouts, Impact Sports Training (IST CrossFit) is back in the gym. “Now that we can get outside and offer outdoor workouts as well as the indoor sessions, it’s nice to have that face to face contact,” owner and director of Performance Chris Bell said. “It’s less of a mental struggle being back…

Walz Eases Restrictions With Sports Venues, Youth Sports

Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, may also open at 25 percent capacity, without exceeding 250 people in a single self-contained space.

June 6, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced phase III of the “Stay Safe MN” Plan, which will begin on June 10. Gyms, personal fitness and yoga studios may open at 25 percent capacity. Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, may also open at 25 percent capacity, without exceeding 250 people in a single self-contained space. Walz…

UMD Men’s Basketball Team Sending Essential Supplies to St. Paul Families

The team will be taking their donations down there this weekend to help out families in St. Paul.

June 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s basketball team spent all of Friday gathering essential supplies from the Northland community for the “Athletes Helping Families” benefit, organized by Concordia-St. Paul. The team will be taking their donations down there this weekend to help out families in St. Paul. “We’re all in this together. I think that’s been made pretty clear over…

Northland High School Golfers Heading Down to Senior Showcase

The boys tournament will take place on Tuesday, while the girls will hit the links on Wednesday.

June 5, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, local high school golfers would have been getting ready to take part in the state tournament. The pandemic wiped that out so the Minnesota Junior PGA stepped in to save the day. The organization will host a senior showcase next week at the Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids. The boys tournament will take…

With Lost Season, Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club Looks Ahead to Summer Camps

Inter-squad matches and friendlies with clubs from the Amateur Youth Soccer Association could happen when the state allows games to take place.

June 4, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As organized youth sports slowly start getting back on the practice fields, some teams won’t have that benefit due to many facilities being closed in the city of Duluth. Case in point, the Gitchi Gummi Soccer Club. The club has nearly 600 players on 40 teams from U-9 to U-18. Their main season was lost due to…

Summer Practices Begin for Hermantown Baseball Players

The VFW team hopes to be playing games when the next phase of restrictions is lifted on June 15th.

June 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After months of waiting and wondering if we’ll ever see sports again, organized youth activities return this week for local baseball teams in the Northland. Members of the Hermantown VFW and American Legion baseball teams jump on the diamond for the first time this season. Players say after what happened with the spring season, they are overjoyed…

Michael Koppy Runs Fastest Know Time for Superior Hiking Trail

During his run, Koppy raised $7,500 in donations, which he will match.

June 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – The full length of the Superior Hiking Trail is 310 miles. To put that in perspective, that’s equivalent to 13 marathons put together. A tough challenge to run, which was accepted by Hermantown native Michael Koppy. The soon-to-be 70-year-old began his quest at 6:24 a.m. last Friday. And Wednesday morning, he came in with a time of…

“Scott Perunovich Day” Established in City of Hibbing

Perunovich was a standout defenseman in high school for the Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team.

June 3, 2020

Sam Ali,

HIBBING, Minn. – The Hibbing City Council recently declared August 18th to be named “Scott Perunovich Day”. The former UMD star is coming off a historic junior year, becoming the sixth Bulldog in program history to win the Hobey Baker Award. The defenseman signed a two-year deal with the St. Louis Blues after leading UMD to back-to-back national titles in…

Shooting Summer League Season Underway at Old Vermilion Trail

Summer league started on Tuesday, June 2 and goes for 12 weeks.

June 2, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Old Vermilion Trail normally opens the Tuesday after Memorial Day, and now that the hunting preserve is up and running, many people are heading outdoors to take their best shot with their summer league. “Just need to shoot one score a week for 12 weeks. Can be shot on any day of the week or you can…

Twin Ports PDC Announces Dates for Upcoming Camp

Registration will be opened, but on a conditional basis, meaning deposits will be refunded if for any reason the camp is cancelled.

June 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp announced that this year’s camp will be taking place from July 27th to July 30th at the Superior Ice Arena. Organizers say this year’s installment will obviously have a different look. And there’s a chance some of the pros won’t be able to make it due to the ongoing…

CSS Men’s Basketball Bringing In Four Northland Natives

The Saints already have six local basketball players on the team.

June 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team announced their 2020 recruiting class. Among the local names was Duluth East’s Noah Winesett. The former Greyhounds sharpshooter says he got some advice from another former Hound on the Saints team: Isiah Hendrickson. “I was texting him. We were just talking about what the program had, what school was like, how…

UWS Athletics Raises over $40,000 During “Day of Giving” Telethon

In total, the 'Jackets were able to hit their goal of $40,000 that will go to several needs for the student athletes.

June 2, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior held their first ever “Yellowjackets Athletics Telethon” for their annual “Superior Day of Giving”. In total, the ‘Jackets were able to hit their goal of $40,000 that will go to several needs for the student athletes. “We’re hoping that support continues to come in. It’s funded a lot of initiatives. The funds that we’ve been able…

Grant Clafton Talks Moving On From Greenway Boys Hockey Team

After five seasons with the Raiders, Clafton says he felt like now was the time to step back and let someone else take over.

June 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

COLERAINE, Minn. – This past weekend, we learned that Grant Clafton has stepped down As head coach of the Greenway boys hockey team. After five seasons with the Raiders, Clafton says he felt like now was the time to step back and let someone else take over. “There’s other things at stake, especially which is obviously the kids and the…

Former Hilltopper Willy Stauber Commits to UW-Eau Claire Men’s Hockey

The 6'2" defenseman spent the past two seasons and some change with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL.

June 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Marshall standout Willy Stauber has committed to playing college hockey at UW-Eau Claire. The 6’2″ defenseman spent the past two seasons and some change with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL. In 105 games, Stauber finished with seven goals and 27 assists. Categories: College, High School, Sports

Hermantown Breaks Ground for New Turf at Corey Veech Memorial Field

The school hopes the field will be ready by mid-August for the start of the football season this fall.

June 1, 2020

Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Corey Veech Memorial Field hosted its first football game on August 31st, 2001. It’s seen better days recently, so the school has finally began the first steps in giving it a much-needed facelift. A ground-breaking ceremony was held Monday with school administrators and members of Centricity Credit Union, who provided the athletic department with over $1 million…

5K For The Frontlines Makes Way to Northland

5K For The Frontlines is a virtual fitness challenge raising money and awareness for those working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the coronavirus continues to impact people and communities across the country, people are still doing what they can to help. And now, a national movement has made its way to the Northland. 5K For The Frontlines is a virtual fitness challenge raising money and awareness for those working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. Participants run, walk…

UWS Athletics to Hold Day of Giving Telethon on Tuesday

UWS athletics will hold a telethon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday to raise money for the athletic program.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – On Tuesday, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is having its Superior Day of Giving and this year, they’re having their first ever Yellowjacket Athletics Telethon. The money raised will go to different things for each team. Some of the needs are team apparel, training equipment, team retreats, meals and more. The telethon will be streamed on IFan Sports…

UMD’s Haleigh Reindl Named Women’s Indoor Track All-American

The sophomore was set to compete in her second NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships before they were canceled due to COVID-19.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD runner Haleigh Reindl has been named a Women’s Indoor Track All-American by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). This is Reindl’s first All-American honor. Reindl had a strong sophomore season with the Bulldogs and was set to make her second appearance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships before they…

Cherry’s Kaelynn Kudis Commits to Mesabi Range Volleyball

The middle hitter led the Tigers to an 18-6 record last season.

May 31, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CHERRY, Minn. – Cherry’s Kaelynn Kudis will be joining Mesabi Range volleyball next season, the team announced on Twitter. The middle hitter led the Tigers to an 18-6 record last season. Kudis was also a standout on the Cherry basketball team, leading the Tigers to a 22-7 record and to the section 7A semifinals. She also leaves as the program’s…

Wilderness Forward Nathan Adrian Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey

Adrian tallied six goals and seven assists in his first season with the Wilderness.

May 30, 2020

Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Nathan Adrian announced on Twitter that he has committed to the College of St. Scholastica men’s hockey team. In his first season with the Wilderness, Adrian tallied six goals with seven assists. The Roseau native also played two games with the Bismarck Bobcats after finishing a stellar career at Roseau High School, scoring 37…

Grant Clafton Resigns as Head Coach of Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin Boys Hockey Team

In his time with GNK, Clafton led the Raiders to a 90-41-2 record, including three straight appearances in the Section 7A championship game.

May 30, 2020

Sam Ali,

COLERAINE, Minn. – Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin boys hockey coach Grant Clafton has resigned as head coach of the Raiders boys hockey team after five seasons. The Greenway High School Board approved Clafton’s resignation during their monthly meeting on Wednesday. In his time with GNK, Clafton led the Raiders to a 90-41-2 record, including three straight appearances in the Section 7A championship game…

Former Marshall Baseball Standout Carter Sullivan Commits to Ave Maria University

This past year, Sullivan played on the Minnesota post-grad team, a new program that allows players to maintain full college eligibility.

May 29, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth Marshall baseball standout Carter Sullivan announced on his Twitter page that he’s going to Ave Maria University in Florida to play his college ball. The campus is about one hour southwest of Fort Myers, which Sullivan says will give him a much-needed change of scenery. “It’s a beautiful campus. Just a really good environment there….

CSS Football’s Mike Heffernan Excited for MIAC Move

The Saints will be in the Northwoods Green division along with Carleton, Gustavus Adolphus, Saint John's and St. Olaf.

May 29, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Next year, the St. Scholastica football team are taking their talents to the MIAC, a conference that the Saints haven’t had any success against in the past. But head coach Mike Heffernan is still excited for the challenge ahead. “They have a lot of good coaches, a lot of good players, a lot of really good recruiting…

City of Duluth Will Not Maintain Local Softball Fields, Summer Games in Jeopardy

As part of Governor Tim Walz's Stay Safe plan, teams can begin practicing on Monday in groups of ten or less.

May 29, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last month, the city of Duluth closed all baseball and softball fields until at least July 1st. The announcement has kept local youth teams in limbo about what their summer will be like. This week, organizers received some clarity as city officials say that due to budget concerns, Wheeler and Wade Fields will not be maintained for…

WPASL to Begin 2020 Season in Late June

Fans will be allowed to attend games, but each venue will have its own rules on social distancing.

May 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

HAYWARD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Primary Amateur Soccer League will begin their season on June 28th. Newcomers Ashland Armada FC and Duluth FC Academy will not be able to participate this year, which leaves six teams including Hayward United SC. “They have a good team coming. They finished fourth in the league last year. They do really well for a…

MIAC Commish Dan McKane Talks St. Scholastica Addition

The Saints have been on the MIAC's radar for more than 20 years as they became their first new member since 1985.

May 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – This week, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference welcomed St. Scholastica to their 13-team membership. According to commissioner Dan McKane, the Saints have been on the MIAC’s radar for more than 20 years as they became their first new member since 1985. “Adding St. Scholastica has been very welcomed by our entire membership. I think they saw there’s…

Season Begins June 15th for Superior Youth Organization

According to their Facebook page, they are currently in Phase 1, which is just practices with no more than 20 people on the fields.

May 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Youth Organization announced Thursday that they are planning to start their season the week of June 15th, and as long as they have enough teams, it will run through the week of August 21st. Initial registration fees will be refunded immediately and a new sign-up process will be created in the next few days. According…

Essentia Duluth Heritage Center Announces Soft Opening Next Month

Teams will be allowed to have two small pods of 10 or less to be on the ice for skill development.

May 28, 2020

Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Essentia Duluth Heritage Center has announced a soft opening on June 8th. Teams will be allowed to have two small pods of 10 or less to be on the ice for skill development. This is in accordance to the state’s Phase II of their Stay Safe Plan. Phase III would allow for scrimmages and games to…

Sports

There's a 9-hole course on UMD's campus on the corner of College St. and Kirby Drive. It's free for anyone to play on.

Myer says he'll head out to Finland later this summer to get ready for the season which begins in the fall.

The Hunters joined forces with EcoLibrium3 to give back to the community in a huge area of need for local hospitals.

This comes after all college sports in Canada were cancelled through the end of the year.

The summer waiver period was moved back two weeks to give teams more time to prepare for the fall season.

The conference says planning efforts are underway with the intention to play sports this upcoming fall season adding that they are "cautiously optimistic".

Carson Gorecki scored the lone goal for the Wolfpack via a penalty kick in the second half.

The class will run Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the entire summer, and is open for kids ages seven to 17.

Sands also gave examples from his personal experiences of racial profiling in the Northland.

The team has been practicing with social distancing in mind, meaning less time in the dugout.

The Olympic gold medalist says she learned a lot from the Bulldogs coaching staff, including how to keep a great relationship with players off the ice.

Some of the rules include each camper having their temperature taken before they come in and splitting the ice to create two pods of skaters.

No dates for next year's event been set.

After a junior year plagued by injury, Larson is back to feeling 100% healthy.

The Minneapolis native was severely burned in a house fire at the age of four.

Full refunds will be given to all teams that signed up for this year's 15th annual tourney, which will now take place July 16th to 18th 2021.

Due to COVID-19 and the nicer weather, many outdoor stores like Ski Hut are struggling to keep up with the high demand of outdoor gear.

The turf field will be finished by early August, just in time for the start of the fall sports season.

He's spent the past three seasons as the assistant coach under Marc Franta, who has resigned for both personal and professional reasons.

They say they are excited to stay close to home and continue to strengthen the Superior-to-UWS-athletics pipeline.

Organizers were meticulous in their planning, creating social distancing guidelines, all the way down to how athletes should enter and leave the building.

Hayward United SC will open the season on June 28 against Lobos FC.

IST is following the safety guidelines from the state of having no more than nine youth athletes in the gym with one coach leading them through the workouts.

Outdoor entertainment venues, such as sporting events, may also open at 25 percent capacity, without exceeding 250 people in a single self-contained space.

The team will be taking their donations down there this weekend to help out families in St. Paul.

The boys tournament will take place on Tuesday, while the girls will hit the links on Wednesday.

Inter-squad matches and friendlies with clubs from the Amateur Youth Soccer Association could happen when the state allows games to take place.

The VFW team hopes to be playing games when the next phase of restrictions is lifted on June 15th.

During his run, Koppy raised $7,500 in donations, which he will match.

Perunovich was a standout defenseman in high school for the Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team.

Summer league started on Tuesday, June 2 and goes for 12 weeks.

Registration will be opened, but on a conditional basis, meaning deposits will be refunded if for any reason the camp is cancelled.

The Saints already have six local basketball players on the team.

In total, the 'Jackets were able to hit their goal of $40,000 that will go to several needs for the student athletes.

After five seasons with the Raiders, Clafton says he felt like now was the time to step back and let someone else take over.

The 6'2" defenseman spent the past two seasons and some change with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL.

The school hopes the field will be ready by mid-August for the start of the football season this fall.

5K For The Frontlines is a virtual fitness challenge raising money and awareness for those working on the frontlines fighting COVID-19.

UWS athletics will hold a telethon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday to raise money for the athletic program.

The sophomore was set to compete in her second NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships before they were canceled due to COVID-19.

The middle hitter led the Tigers to an 18-6 record last season.

Adrian tallied six goals and seven assists in his first season with the Wilderness.

In his time with GNK, Clafton led the Raiders to a 90-41-2 record, including three straight appearances in the Section 7A championship game.

This past year, Sullivan played on the Minnesota post-grad team, a new program that allows players to maintain full college eligibility.

The Saints will be in the Northwoods Green division along with Carleton, Gustavus Adolphus, Saint John's and St. Olaf.

As part of Governor Tim Walz's Stay Safe plan, teams can begin practicing on Monday in groups of ten or less.

Fans will be allowed to attend games, but each venue will have its own rules on social distancing.

The Saints have been on the MIAC's radar for more than 20 years as they became their first new member since 1985.

According to their Facebook page, they are currently in Phase 1, which is just practices with no more than 20 people on the fields.

Teams will be allowed to have two small pods of 10 or less to be on the ice for skill development.

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