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Prep Softball: Spartans Dominate Doubleheader Against Huskies; Greyhounds Pick Up First Win

Superior shut out Eau Claire North in the first game while Duluth East picked up its first win of the season against Eveleth-Gilbert.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team returned home to their winning ways, sweeping a doubleheader against Eau Claire North 10-0 (5 innings) and 11-5 (6 innings). The first game was all Superior, as Mady Stariha pitched five shutout innings while only giving up one hit while striking out five. Chesie McLaughlin went 2-for-2 with a home run in the…

Lumberjacks Baseball Snap Saints’ Win Streak to Split Doubleheader

Northland College edged out St. Scholastica 15-10 in the first game while St. Scholastica got the big 16-0 shutout win in the second game.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team was having a perfect run in UMAC play this season, until Northland College came in for the first game on Tuesday’s doubleheader and got the 15-10 win to snap the Saints’ 16-game win streak. In the first game, the Lumberjacks struck early but blew it open in the third, scoring five runs…

Bulldogs Softball Travel to Rochester for NSIC Tournament

UMD will take on Concordia-St. Paul in the first round of the NSIC tournament.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD softball team finished their season on a high note. But now it’s time to carry over that positive momentum into the NSIC tournament. The Bulldogs will face a familiar opponent in Concordia-St. Paul in the first round. UMD swept the Golden Bears back in February, then split with them earlier this month. “Great hitters, They…

Wolfpack Girls Hang on For Home Win over Wildcats

The Duluth girls lacrosse team picked up a win over section rival Chisago Lakes.

DULUTH, Minn. – Jorja Schooler scored six times as the Duluth girls lacrosse team defeated Chisago Lakes 13-8 Monday night at Public Schools Stadium. Sarah Spencer scored four goals and Elle Hughes chipped in with three of her own. Shay Callaway also had two assists for the Wolfpack. Categories: High School, Sports

Duluth Native Jesse Walters Wins Upper Midwest Golden Gloves

The 18-year-old captured the title this past weekend.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Tournament was held in Walker, MN where a local boxer took the crown. Duluth native Jesse Walters defeated fellow Duluthian Isayah Smith in the finals this past Saturday at the Northern Lights Sasino. It was Walters’s first time at the tournament and it was his final amateur fight as he plans to…

Spartans Baseball Cruise Past Hunters

Superior scored five runs in the fourth to seal the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Superior baseball team bounced back from its first loss of the season in a big way, topping Duluth Denfeld 9-1 at Wade Stadium. The game was scoreless until the third, when the Spartans scored twice on a bunt. The Hunters answered in the bottom half of the inning to make it 2-1 Spartans. But Superior blew…

UMD’s Peter Krieger Signs with Swedish Hockey Team

Krieger wrapped up his career at UMD with 54 points in 85 games.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD outgoing senior Peter Krieger has signed with Vasterviks IK, a Swedish hockey club that plays in the Tier II league Hockey Allsvenkan. The 25-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Bulldogs after transferring from Alaska Fairbanks and in that time helped UMD win back-to-back national titles. Krieger wrapped up his career at UMD with 54…

UMD Defensemen Dylan Samberg to Return For Junior Season

The Hermantown scored seven goals and recorded 12 assists during his sophomore season.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD defenseman Dylan Samberg has informed the Winnipeg Jets that he will not be joining the team next season and will return to UMD for his junior year. The Hermantown native has won four consecutive championships, two state titles with the Hawks and two national titles with Bulldogs. The 20 year old scored seven goals and recorded…

Bulldogs Lacrosse Wins Conference Championship

UMD earned the No. 1 seed in the MCLA national championship.

CROWN POINT, Ind. – The UMD lacrosse team defeated rival St. Thomas 8–5 Sunday afternoon to win the 2019 Upper Midwest Lacrosse Conference Championship. The Bulldogs went into the tournament as the top seed and earned a first round bye. They defeated North Dakota State 16–10 in Saturday’s semifinals to advance to Sunday’s championship. The win gives the Bulldogs, who have…

Bren’s Walkoff Home Run Gives Bulldogs Sweep of Cougars on Senior Night

UMD set the single-season program record for NSIC wins with 22 after sweeping Sioux Falls on Sunday.

DULUTH, Minn. – In UMD’s final games of the regular season, the Bulldogs set the single-season program record for NSIC wins as they got the 8-6 and 10-5 wins to sweep Sioux Falls. The Bulldogs finished with 22 NSIC wins. In the first game, the Bulldogs trailed 6-4 in the bottom of the seventh. Taylor Koehnen drove in a run…

Northern Star: Aaron Weber

For this week's segment, we feature the captain on the St. Scholastica baseball team who's just grateful to be playing at the next level.

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica baseball junior outfielder Aaron Weber is having a monster season, leading the Saints with a .400 batting average and has been a consistent glove in right field. “On the field he’s been our most consistent offensive player. We moved him to the outfield last year as well, and he’s adapted really well out there and…

Hunters Baseball Shuts Out Tigers, Snaps Losing Skid

Matt Rukavina allowed just two hits in the complete game shutout.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Denfeld baseball team dominated Princeton, getting the 12-0 win to snap its four game losing streak. Matt Rukavina allowed just two hits in the five inning complete game, striking out six. Payton Budisalovich drove in three while both Joe Udd and Corey Graves drove in one each. The Hunter (2-4) will host Superior on Monday. Categories:…

Yellowjackets Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader Against Rams

Cory Albertson hit a grand slam in the first game to help seal the win.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team used big afternoons at the plate to sweep North Central 8-6, 7-5 on Saturday. In the first game, the Yellowjackets scored three in the first and one in the second to jump out to an early lead. In the fourth with bases loaded, Cory Albertson hit a grand slam to make it 8-1….

Thomas Hits Walk-Off to Give Bulldogs Softball Split With Mustangs

Jordyn Thomas hit an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth to give UMD a series split.

DULUTH, Minn. – In their first games at Junction Avenue Field in 732 days, the UMD softball team split their doubleheader against Southwest Minnesota State, dropping the first game 3-1, while coming back to win the second game 3-2 in extras. In the first game, Sam Pedersen allowed three runs on seven hits during the seven innings while striking out…

Spartans Softball Tops Eskomos For Third Straight Win

Chesie McLaughlin hit a solo home run in the fifth while Mady Stariha struck out seven.

ESKO, Minn. – Superior’s Chesie McLaughlin hit a solo home run in the fifth inning as Superior topped Esko 4-1. Mady Stariha had another stellar outing, giving up one run on five hits while striking out seven. Superior (6-1) will host Eau Claire North on Tuesday while Esko (4-4) will play at Moose Lake-Willow River on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…

Wolfpack Use Strong Second Half to Stay Unbeaten

The Duluth boys lacrosse team have yet to lose a game in the early going.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth boys lacrosse team stayed undefeated on the season as they got the win over Minneapolis Washburn 11-4 Friday night at Public Schools Stadium. The Wolfpack led 3-2 at the half, but then exploded in the second half to get the win and knock off the Warriors. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Bulldogs, Hawks Win Big

Carlton dominated Ely while Hermantown shut out Cloquet to pick up wins.

DULUTH, Minn. – The defending section 7A champs Carlton topped Ely 11-1 on Friday night to stay undefeated on the season. The Bulldogs (5-0) will play at Proctor on Saturday morning. In other softball action, Hermantown shut out Cloquet to get the 6-0 win. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: St. Scholastica Baseball

For this week's segment, we talk with the St. Scholastica baseball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we are joined by the red-hot St. Scholastica baseball team. During the segment we spoke with head coach Corey Kemp, junior Joey Zwak and senior Brand Fossum. The Saints are currently riding a 16-game win streak and are ranked seventh in the latest NCAA D3 Regional Rankings. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday…

Prep Baseball: Hilltoppers, Rails, Lumberjacks Pick Up Home Wins

Duluth Marshall, Proctor and Cloquet all were victorious at home.

DULUTH, Minn. – Mora scored three in the top of the first but Duluth Marshall scored five in the bottom half of the frame to take the lead and never look back, as the Hilltoppers got the 8-4 win. Brett Benson got the win after going six innings while allowing just two runs. The Hilltoppers improve to 5-1 and will…

Saints Baseball Push Win Streak to 16 Straight

CSS scored 29 runs against Crown at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica baseball team kept their foot on the pedal as they swept Crown College at home Friday afternoon at Wade Stadium. In game one, the Saints would score seven runs each in the eighth and ninth innings as they topped the Storm 18-3. Senior James Fuerniss led the team with four RBI. And in game…

Wings North Offers Off-Season Hunting

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Wings North Pheasant Hunting & Clay Trapshooting

PINE CITY, Minn. — If the long winter has had you feeling cooped up, grab your over under shotgun and head on over to Wings North; where pheasant hunting is still underway, even though it’s the off-season. In this weeks Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot learns how to pheasant hunt and also gets her shot at clay trap pigeon…

Hilltoppers Baseball Win Big Against Bluejackets

The Duluth Marshall baseball team scored at will Thursday at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall baseball team continued their dominance over the Northland as they got the big win over Hibbing 18-2 in five innings Thursday night at Wade Stadium. Peter Hansen led the Hilltoppers going 3 for 3 at the plate with four runs scored. Ben Pedersen pitched three shutout innings while striking out three batters. He also…

Yellowjackets Baseball Earn First UMAC Sweep Over Lumberjacks

The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team scored early and often against Northland College.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior baseball team combined to score 31 runs as they swept Northland College Wednesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. In game one, the Yellowjackets picked up the 14-6 win over the Lumberjacks, despite being out-hit 12-10. Cory Albertson, Travis Miller and Bryce Flanagan each finished with two RBI. In game two, UWS needed just…

Fourre Powers Saints Softball Past LumberJills

The sophomore has hit six home runs in the past two days.

DULUTH, Minn. – Sophomore infielder Josie Fourre homered three times to power the St. Scholastica softball team to a sweep over Northland College Wednesday afternoon at Kenwood Field. In game one, the Saints would get the 12-1 win in five innings. Fourre would hit two home runs to give her four in four consecutive at-bats dating back to Tuesday. That…

Panthers Baseball Shutout Tigers in Section Battle

The South Ridge baseball team scored early and often against Cherry.

DULUTH, Minn. – The defending Section 7A champions are off to a good start to the season as the South Ridge baseball team got a shutout win over Cherry 11-0 in five innings Wednesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Panthers also knocked off North Woods 13-2 in six innings as they improve to 4-1 on the season. Categories: High School,…

UMD’s Hunter Shepard Will Return for Senior Season

The NCHC Goalie of the Year was among the best in the entire country this past season.

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey fans have been waiting on pins and needles for the past two weeks, hoping to find out which players will be sticking around next season. Wednesday they found out one of their key pieces will be returning. Goalie Hunter Shepard has confirmed that he is coming back for his senior year next season. The…

Duluth Native Emma Stauber Named New Head Coach of Mirage Hockey Team

The former Mirage star and UMD defenseman spent this past season helping the Minnesota Whitecaps win the NWHL's Isobel Cup.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth native Emma Stauber has been named the new head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. The former Mirage star and UMD defenseman spent this past season helping the Minnesota Whitecaps win the NWHL’s Isobel Cup in their inaugural season. She also spent time playing pro hockey in Sweden. The 26-year-old takes over for Glen Gilderman…

Proctor’s Todd Clark Steps Down as Rails Basketball Coach

Clark graduated from Proctor High School in 1988.

PROCTOR, Minn. – In an announcement made at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Rails boys basketball head coach Todd Clark has resigned. Clark has been coaching at his alma mater for the past seven seasons with a handful of section tournament runner-up finishes. In addition to head coaching, Clark has been involved with Proctor athletics for over 20 years. Rails…

Skywarn Severe Storm Spotter Training Begins

Help the National Weather Service Identify Severe Storms

DULUTH, Minn. — We’ve had our fair share of rainy days so far this Spring but the severe storm season hasn’t quite hit the Northland yet. In this weeks Great Outdoors we are taking you to a severe storm spotter class offered here in the Northland. Learning about the sky above, can help keep you and others safe when the…

Wolfpack Blank Thunderhawks in Home Opener

In their first home game of the season, Duluth had no trouble with Grand Rapids.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was a dominant showing in the home opener as the Duluth boys lacrosse team blanked Grand Rapids 12-0 Tuesday night at Ordean Stadium. The Wolfpack will be back in action Friday night at home against Minneapolis Washburn. Categories: High School, Sports

Spartans Softball Hold Off Hawks’ Late Rally

The Superior softball team would get the win at home against Hermantown.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In a battle of two of the top softball teams in the Northland, Superior would hold on for the win against Hermantown 4-1 Tuesday afternoon at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. Mady Stariha allowed just five hits while striking out 10 in the win. Mackenzie Lehto, Ruby Moore and Madison Sislo each had multiple hits for the…

Prep Baseball: Hilltoppers, Hawks Pick Up Wins

The Duluth Marshall and Hermantown baseball teams were victorious on Tuesday night.

DULUTH, Minn. – Carter Sullivan pitched six shutout, allowing just two hits on the night as the Duluth Marshall baseball team blanked Duluth Denfeld 9-0 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. In other baseball action, Hermantown faced off against Hibbing at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex. And it was the Hawks taking down the Bluejackets 4-1. Categories: High School, Sports

Saints Softball Sweep LumberJills on Senior Day

The long ball was the key for the St. Scholastica softball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica softball team hit seven home runs as they swept Northland College Tuesday afternoon at Saints Field. In game one, three solo home runs from Olvia Howe, Kayla Christopherson and Josie Fourre gave the Saints a 10-2 win. Maggie Schley, the lone senior on the team, picked up the win in her final home start….

UMD’s Mikey Anderson Signs Entry-Level Contract With Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings selected Anderson in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Draft.

DULUTH, Minn. – Another Bulldog is leaving early and taking his talents to the NHL. Sophomore defenseman Mikey Anderson signed a three–year entry level contract to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday afternoon. The Kings selected Anderson in the fourth round, 103rd overall, in the 2017 NHL draft. During his sophomore year, Anderson finished with six goals and 21 assists. He…

UMD’s Parker Mackay Signs With Texas Stars

Mackay will begin his journey in the pros in the American Hockey League.

DULUTH, Minn. – He was the UMD men’s hockey team captain as they won their second straight national title. He was the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Midwest Regional and the Frozen Four. And now Parker Mackay is taking his talents to the pros. According to a source close to the team, Mackay will be signing with the Texas…

Rails Baseball Dominates Blue Devils

Ben Harnell hit a solo home run while Mason Flick picked up the win.

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Proctor baseball team scored seven runs in the bottom of the second inning, all coming from bases-loaded walks and wild pitches, to top Virginia 15-2. Ben Harnell hit a solo home run while Mason Flick got the win. Proctor will host Ashland on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Early Deficit Too Big for Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse

The Duluth girls lacrosse team suffered their first loss of the season.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth girls lacrosse team fell into a 9-0 hole early in the first half and couldn’t sustain the comeback as they fall to Forest Lake 17-3 Monday night at Ordean Stadium. Hannah Martin and Shay Callaway were among the scorers for the Wolfpack.   Categories: High School, Sports

Boys High School Volleyball Debuts in Proctor

Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing/Chisholm, Grand Rapids and two Proctor-Hermantown co-ops played in Monday's match.

PROCTOR, Minn. – Boys high school volleyball made its debut in Proctor on Monday as Northern Conference held its latest tournament featuring two Proctor-Hermantown co–ops, Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing/Chisholm and Grand Rapids. Although it’s not a varsity sport yet, the teams are excited to start a new athletic program in the Northland. “It’s crazy because even a year ago, I wouldn’t have…

Strong Sixth Inning Pushes Tigers Softball Past Greyhounds

The Northwestern softball team picked up the road win over Duluth East.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwestern softball team used a strong start and a strong finish to take down Duluth East 19-6 Monday afternoon at Ordean Field. The Tigers would score six runs in the first two innings and then 10 runs in the top of the sixth. The Greyhounds would rally in the bottom of the inning, scoring five runs,…

Colorado Rocky Mountain Adventure

Active Adventures: Climbing Mountains, Soaking in Hot Springs, Fat Tire Bike Riding and More

DENVER, Co. – In this week’s Active Adventures we are taking the Northland past the mile high city and into the Rocky Mountains, where the wind and snow storm formed that slammed the Northland in April. Climbing mountains and struggling with the elevation changes and lack of oxygen can change things. Especially as you drive up Pike’s Peak and wander…

Northern Star: Gabby Gidley

For this week's segment, we feature the senior catcher on the Wisconsin-Superior softball team who's thankful she made the choice to play in her hometown.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior catcher Gabby Gidley has been a key part in turning the Yellowjackets season around, leading the team to a perfect 8-0 home record in front of her hometown. “I have people that I don’t even know personally on a personal level come up and talk to me about my successes or they’ll say ‘Oh I’ve watched you…

Duluth FC Looking For Host Families

Duluth FC opens its season on May 5.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC opens its 2019 season in just a few weeks, but some players are still looking for a place to live for the summer. Duluth FC pairs players with host families for the 10 weeks during the season. Although the families do not know the players, the organizers try to pair them the best way possible…

Wolfpack Girls Pick Up Third Straight Win

Duluth is undefeated to start the season.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth girls lacrosse team continued its strong start to the season, defeating Brainerd 19-9 at home on Saturday afternoon. This is the Wolfpack’s third win of the season. They hit the road Friday at play at Moorhead. Categories: High School, Sports

Hilltoppers Baseball Falls Late to Redhawks for First Loss of Season

Minnehaha Academy handed Duluth Marshall its first loss of the season.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The top two boys baseball teams in class AA met at Northwestern University on Saturday, and in the end, the second-ranked Minnehaha Academy walked it off against top-ranked Duluth Marshall, 5-4 the final. Ben Pedersen struck out 10 in 5 and two-thirds innings. Brock Brumley hit the RBI single for the walkoff. Duluth Marshall (2-1) will play…

College Baseball: Bulldogs, Saints Sweep Doubleheaders

Minnesota Duluth scored 18 total runs in its doubleheader sweep while St. Scholastica scored 20 runs to sweep Minnesota Morris.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth baseball team continued to pour it on against the University of Mary as the Bulldogs got the 12-5 and 6-4 wins on Saturday to sweep the four-game weekend series. In the first game, the Bulldogs used a four-run second inning to take the lead and never looked back. Henry George and Reid Rubio each…

Yellowjackets Softball Sweeps Cardinals, Stays Perfect in UMAC Play

Wisconsin-Superior has now won 12 straight games.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior softball team continued to dominate on Saturday, defeating North Central 9-1 (6 innings) and 14-2 (5 innings) to sweep the doubleheader and pick up its 12th straight win. Bailey Armstrong finished the day 7-for-8. In the first game, the Cardinals struck first, but then the Yellowjackets scored nine unanswered to pick up the win. Alayna…

Sandelin on NHL: “I’m Not Looking For Any Opportunity”

Scott Sandelin is not concerned about any of his players who decide to leave for the NHL.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team is still basking in the glory of winning their second straight national championship. But there’s been a lot of questions in the past week about who’s coming and going. But head coach Scott Sandelin isn’t concerned about the process. “When you end the year, there’s obviously always the opportunity for guys to…

Bulldogs Baseball Light Up Marauders at Wade Stadium

The runs would not stop coming for the UMD baseball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD baseball team put on a show as they scored a season-high 22 runs in their series opener against U-Mary Friday afternoon at Wade Stadium. In game one, the Bulldogs would get 27 hits and score in every inning except the first as they won 22-3. Drew Stewart led the way with 5 RBI. In game…

Coaches Corner: UWS Softball

We spoke with the UWS softball team on this week's segment.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with the UWS softball team. We were joined by interim head coach Nick Bursik and sophomore infielder Alayna Tulip. Among the topics discussed include the Yellowjackets 10-0 start to the UMAC season and how they plan to get prepared for the upcoming UMAC playoff tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday…

Low-Scoring Affair For UMD Spring Game

Cameron Hausman put up the only points in the game, nailing both of his field goal attempts.

DULUTH, Minn. – Defense was the name of the game in UMD’s 45th annual spring game as Team Maroon topped Team White 6-0. Cameron Hausman was the only one to put points on the board as he nailed both of his field goal attempts for Team Maroon. Braden Matteen had the only interception of the day. “That’s just what defense…