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Prep Girls Basketball: Cardinals, Rangers to Meet in Section 7A Final

Both Cromwell-Wright and Mountain Iron-Buhl picked up wins on Tuesday to advance to the section finals on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn. – After Tuesday’s section semifinal games, only two teams remain in Section 7A: Cromwell-Wright and Mountain Iron-Buhl. The Cardinals cruised past Deer River 62-42 while the Rangers hung on to get the 52-48 win over Cherry. Cromwell-Wright and Mountain Iron-Buhl split the series during the regular season, as the Cardinals’ only loss on the season was to the…

UMD Women’s Basketball Win First NSIC Title Since 2004

The Bulldogs defeated MSU-Moorhead 52-48 in the NSIC championship game.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team knocked off Minnesota State-Moorhead 52-48 to capture the 2019 NSIC tournament championship Tuesday night at the Sanford Health Pentagon. Sarah Grow finished with 17 points and four blocks, taking home NSIC Tournament MVP honors. Grow, Sammy Kozlowski and Katie Stark were named to the All-Tournament Team. Categories: College, Sports, University…

UWS Thrower Christian Pillath Qualifies for Nationals

Pillath will be the Yellowjackets' long representative at the NCAA national meet.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin-Superior thrower Christian Pillath will be participating in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend. Pillath punched his ticket with a school–record weight throw of 18.4 meters this past weekend at the Pointer Final Qualifier. Pillath said he’s excited to go to the first national meet tn his final year with the Yellowjackets….

Raiders Boys Hockey Team Look to Continue Cinderella Run

The Greenway boys hockey team are playing their first state tournament since 2001.

COLERAINE, Minn. – On Wednesday, the biggest high school state tournament in the country kicks off at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul with the Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament for Class A. The northland will be represented by the feel-good story of the year, Greenway. There’s a lot of history on the line Wednedsay night as the Raiders…

Former Hunters’ Star C.J. Ham Re-Signs With Vikings

The Vikings signed fullback C.J. Ham to a one-year, $645,000 deal.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings reportedly signed former Duluth Denfeld fullback C.J. Ham to a one–year, $645,000 deal. Ham is entering his third season in the league and has spent the past two years as Minnesota’s regular fullback. Last season, Ham recorded six carries for eight yards and caught 11 passes for 85 yards. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

Prep Boys Basketball: Panthers, Bulldogs, Wrens Win Section 7A Play-In Games

South Ridge, Carlton and Cromwell-Wright all picked up wins in the Section 7A play-in games.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the section 7A boys basketball play-in games, South Ridge, Carlton and Cromwell-Wright all dominated their way to wins. Carlton defeated Cherry 85-41 and will face three seed Lakeview Christian Academy on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Wrenshall got the 102-52 win over Littlefork-Big Falls are is moving on to the next round. The Wrens will play two…

UMD Women’s Basketball Advances to NSIC Finals

The UMD women's basketball team defeated St. Cloud State in the NSIC semi-finals

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Ann Simonet led all scorers with 13 points as the UMD women’s basketball team knocked off St. Cloud State 68-50 in the NSIC semi-finals Monday afternoon at the Sanford Health Pentagon in Sioux Falls. Brooke Olson chipped in with 10 points and six rebounds as the Bulldogs move on to the NSIC championship game Tuesday night….

Saints Women’s Hockey Falls in Slaats Cup Final

Alexia Klaas scored both goals in the loss.

ADRIAN, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was able to quickly respond both times Adrian scored in regulation, but Adrian would finally top the Saints in double overtime, 3-2, in the NCHA Slaats Cup Final. Alexia Klaas scored both goals for the Saints, one in the second and one in the third. St. Scholastica will learn its NCAA…

Northern Star: Jacob Herter

For this week's segment, we feature a local hockey player who's taking the next step at the junior level.

CLOQUET, Minn. – Jacob Herter has always called the Northland home. “This whole Twin Ports area, the hockey is so amazing. The completion around here is unbelievable,” Herter said. Herter spent three years playing with Hermantown and is now just down the road playing in the NAHL with the Minnesota Wilderness. “I always kind of wanted to play for the…

Prep Girls Basketball: Thunderhawks, Rails, Hilltoppers, Bluejackets Advance in Section Playoffs

In the second round of the girls basketball playoffs Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Proctor, and Duluth Marshall all won.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Section 7AAA semifinals, No. 1 seed Grand Rapids charged past Cloquet 62-48. Abbey McDonald scored 26 points as Hibbing handled Princeton 63-51. The two will face off in the section finals on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Duluth Denfeld. Across town, Romano Gym was host to Section 7AA quarterfinals. Proctor defeated Virginia 62-48 as the…

Bulldogs Women’s Hockey Advance to WCHA Final Face-Off; Bulldogs Men Sweep Redhawks

Both UMD hockey teams picked up weekend sweeps.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team got out to a quick start and hung on to defeat Bemidji State 4-3 and are moving on the WCHA Final Face-Off. Ryleigh Houston, Anna Klein, Gabbie Hughes and Anneke Linser all scored in Saturday’s win. The Bulldogs will travel to Minneapolis next weekend and take on No. 1 Minnesota in the…

Prep Boys Basketball: Greyhounds, Lumberjacks, Cardinals Wrap Up Regular Season with Wins

It was the final night of the regular season for boys basketball in the Northland.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the final night for boys high school basketball, Duluth East got the road win over crosstown rivals Duluth Denfeld 70-57. In other action, Cloquet would get the road win over Proctor 56-50 and Cromwell-Wright defeated Nashwauk-Keewatin 69-50 behind 39 points from Micah Pocernich. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Duluth East Boys Basketball

For this week's Coaches Corner, we talk Duluth East basketball.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked high school boys basketball with Duluth East’s Rhett McDonald. Among the topics discussed were the Greyhounds’ strong finish to the season, as well as what kind of competition they expect to face in next week’s sectional tournament. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Women Take 1-0 Series Lead, UMD Men Knock Off Redhawks

The UMD women's hockey team defeated Bemidji State while the men got the win over Miami (OH).

DULUTH, Minn. – In game one of the WCHA women’s hockey tournament, Minnesota Duluth got the win over Bemidji State 3-2 Friday night at AMSOIL Arena. Naomi Rogge, Anneke Linser and Gabbie Hughes scored for the Bulldogs, who will look for the sweep of the Beavers tomorrow at 2 p.m. And in the men’s game, Noah Cates scored twice as…

Train For The Le Grand Du Nord!

Active Adventures: Fox 21's Brittney Merlot Trains For The Big Gravel Bike Race

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — In this weeks Active Adventures we are training in the winter! Both for a race and for our minds. Winters can be long, with cabin fever kicking in. Join us for some tips on where to go to get outside and ease your mind, or train for a race coming up this Memorial Day weekend! The…

Prep Girls Basketball: Eskomos, Hilltoppers, Rails Advance to 7AA Quarterfinals

The Section 7AA girls basketball tournament tipped off on Thursday night.

ESKO, Minn. – In the first round of the section 7AA girls basketball tournament, Esko took care of business at home as they topped Duluth Denfeld 68-38. The Eskomos will face Aitkin Saturday at Romano Gym in the section quarterfinals. Elsewhere in the bracket, it was Duluth Marshall over International Falls 89-58 and Proctor defeated Greenway 57-18. The Hilltoppers move…

Donovan’s OT Goal Sends Duluth East Back to State Tournament

Duluth East defeated Andover in overtime for the second straight year.

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior forward Ryder Donovan scored 36 seconds into overtime on a power play as Duluth East knocks off Andover 4-3 Thursday night in the section 7AA finals at AMSOIL Arena. Ricky Lyle scored twice for the Greyhounds and Jack FitzGerald scored the other as Duluth East returns to the state tournament for the second straight season. Categories:…

Prep Basketball: Cardinals, Vikings Girls Move On to Quarterfinals, Hunters Boys Pick Up Road Win

Cromwell-Wright, and Cook County girls basketball teams each stayed alive in 7A playoffs

DULUTH, Minn.- In the first round of the Girls Section 7A Playoffs, Cromwell-Wright took down Northeast 75-20, while Cook County upset Carlton 50-49. Cromwell-Wright advances to the quarterfinals to take on Ely while Cook County will face Mountain-Iron-Buhl. Both games are Saturday in Grand Rapids. In boys action, Duluth Denfeld spoiled the season finale for Duluth Marshall 80-65. Categories: High…

Raiders Shock Hawks in Section 7A Finals

In double overtime, Donte Lawson would net the overtime winner for the Raiders sending them to St. Paul next weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the third straight year, it was Hermantown versus Greenway for the Boys 7A section final and trip to the state tournament. In the first, Ben Troumbly gave Greenway a 1-0 lead. Later on, Aaron Pionk cleaned up the rebound in front to tie the game up at one. Still in the first, Blake Biondi puts the Hawks back…

UMD Women’s Basketball Advance, Men Fall in NSIC First Round

The road to the Pentagon began Wednesday night for the UMD men's and women's basketball teams

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team took care of business Wednesday night as they took down Southwest Minnesota State 87-57 in the first round of the NSIC tournament. Emma Boehm led all scorers with 22 points while Sarah Grow also pitched in 16 for the Bulldogs. The women advance to the quarterfinals against Augustana Saturday night at 8 p.m….

Greyhounds Hockey Look to Embrace Underdog Role for Section 7AA Finals

The Duluth East boys hockey team will face Andover in the Section 7AA finals.

DULUTH, Minn. – Thursday night, the Duluth East boys hockey team will face off against Andover for the second straight year at Amsoil Arena. The Huskies come into this game on absolute fire, having lost just two games all season and they haven’t allowed a single goal so far in the section playoffs. The Greyhounds lost in overtime to Andover…

Saints’ Anderson Named NCHA Player of the Year, MacMillan Earns Coach of the Year Honors

This is the second time in program history that a CSS player wins the top honor in the NCHA.

DULUTH, Minn. – The NCHA announced Wednesday that St. Scholastica’s Rachel Anderson has been named Player of the Year and Jackie MacMillan takes home Coach of the Year honors. Anderson is just the second Saint to receive the honor after she set a single-season program record with 42 points as a sophomore. MacMillan, who is the only head coach the…

Prep Basketball: Jacks Girls Win Playoff Opener; Grizzles, Thunderhawks Boys Victorious on the Road

The Cloquet girls basketball team opened the 7AAA playoffs with a home win over Chisago Lakes.

CLOQUET, Minn. – In the first round of the 7AAA section playoffs, the Cloquet girls basketball team defeated Chisago Lakes 62-55 Tuesday night. Vanna Kelley led the Lumberjacks with 24 points as they move on to the face top-seed Grand Rapids Saturday in the section quarterfinals at Duluth Denfeld High School. And in boys action, North Woods won their 13…

Hawks Hockey Ready for Third Section Finals Battle with Raiders

It will be Hermantown vs. Greenway in the section finals on Wednesday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – For the third consecutive year, the Section 7A Championship game for boys hockey will pit perennial powerhouse Hermantown against the always dangerous Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin. The Hawks have won both of their section games by a combined score of 22–1, and haven’t lost a game since December 29th. Anyone has seen Hermantown lately would describe their play as “aggressively…

Prep Basketball: Agates Girls Win Season Finale, Lions Boys Take Down Panthers

The Two Harbors girls basketball wrapped up their season with a win over Duluth Denfeld.

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – In their final respective games of the season, the Two Harbors girls got the home win over Duluth Denfeld 59-28 Monday night. And in boys action, Brandon Barbee scored his 1000th career point as Lakeview Christian Academy got the road win over South Ridge 81-65. Categories: High School, Sports

Yellowjackets’ Hannah Norlin Named UMAC Player of the Year

Norlin had a monster season for the 'Jackets, leading the conference in rebounds per game, made field goals and double doubles.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Wisconsin-Superior senior forward Hannah Norlin has been named 2019 UMAC Player of the Year. Norlin had a monster season for the ‘Jackets, leading the conference in rebounds per game, made field goals and double doubles. She was named UMAC Player of the Week five times this past season. This is the fourth straight year that a UWS…

Duluth East’s Ryder Donovan Named Finalist for Mr. Hockey Award

The senior forward leads the Greyhounds in assists and points.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East star Ryder Donovan has been named a finalist for the 2019 Mr. Hockey Award. The senior, who announced his commitment to Wisconsin last week, finished the regular season with 12 goals and 25 assists. In the two section playoff games so far, Donovan has two goals and two assists as Duluth East gets set to…

Eskomo Girls Basketball Enter Section 7AA Playoffs as Top Seed

Esko is looking to avenge their loss last season in the semi-finals to eventual section champs Mesabi East.

ESKO, Minn. – The girls high school basketball playoffs are tipping off later this week so it’s win or go home from here on out. One team that has a little bit of redemption on their minds is Esko. The Eskomos finished their regular season with a 20–6 record, including 11–2 since the start of the new year. Last season,…

Northern Star: Josie Buckley

For this week's segment, we feature a senior on the UMD women's basketball team who's just thankful that she's able to play.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth women’s basketball team is having one of their best seasons in program history. But for the seniors on the team, especially forward Josie Buckley, they’re not ready to think about the season winding down. “I just haven’t really been thinking about it much. We’ve been having such a great season and it’s been fun,…

Mirage Head Coach Gilderman Leaving Program

Glen Gilderman has been with Proctor/Hermantown since the program started 21 years ago.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – After Proctor/Hermantown defeated Mound Westonka Area 5-3 to claim third place in Class A, head coach Glen Gilderman told his team that he would be stepping down. Gilderman, who has been the only head coach the Mirage have ever had since the program started 21 years ago, led the team to their highest ever state tournament finish…

Prep Boys Hockey: Greyhounds, Hawks, Raiders Advance to Section Finals; Spartans Fall in Double Overtime in Section Finals

The semifinals for boys hockey took place Saturday at AMSOIL while Superior fell in the section finals in dramatic fashion.

DULUTH, Minn.- In boys hockey action, it was a day filled of four semifinal games over at AMSOIL Arena with section 7A and 7AA. In the first game of the day, Duluth East took on Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. Ricky Lyle would score twice for East as the Greyhounds took care of the Lumberjacks 5-2. Also, East would score twice while shorthanded as…

Saints Women’s Hockey Sweeps Falcons, Advance to Slaats Cup Semifinals

Rachel Anderson scored twice while Taylor Murray and Kayla Kasel each scored once in the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team scored four unanswered goals to get the 4-1 win over Concordia Wisconsin and sweep the series to move on to the NCHA Slaats Cup semifinals. Rachel Anderson scored twice while Taylor Murray and Kayla Kasel each scored once in the Saints win. The Saints (20-6-1) will play Lake Forest on Friday…

Yellowjackets Women’s Basketball Fall in UMAC Title Game

Wisconsin-Superior suffered its first ever home UMAC loss, as the Yellowjackets fell in a heartbreaker in the title game.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior women’s basketball team fell in a heartbreaker, as Bethany Lutheran got the 55-54 win in the UMAC title game. Hannah Norlin led the team with 14 points in her final game as Yellowjacket. Eva Reinersten finished with 13 points. This was the first ever home UMAC loss for UWS, as Bethany Lutheran stopped the Yellowjackets…

Bulldogs Basketball Sweeps Doubleheader Against Bemidji State

The Minnesota Duluth men and women ended the regular season with victories.

DULUTH, Minn. – In the first game of the doubleheader, the Minnesota Duluth women picked up the 68-47 win over Bemidji State. Sarah Grow lead all scorers with 18 points while Brooke Olson also pitched in 12 points. With the win, #19 on the season, and #9 in a row at home, they will now host the first round of…

American Birkebeiner Winners Race to the Finish

Winners were crowned for the 50K Skate and the 55K Classic races.

HAYWARD, Wis. – The 45th Annual 2019 Slumberland American Birkebeiner took place this weekend in Wisconsin. The men’s and women’s winners of the 50K Skate race were Akeo Maifeld-Carucci and Alayna Sonnesyn both from the United States. The men’s race ended in a sprint to the finish between three different men. “The finish was unbelievable today, the crowd was so…

Saints Women’s Hockey Open Slaats Cup With Victory

St. Scholastica's Women's hockey team with a 5-1 victory over Concordia Wisconsin

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team wrapped up the regular season on a eight game winning streak and kept things rolling Friday night after their 5-1 victory over Concordia Wisconsin at Mars Lakeview Arena. Kayla Kasel would net two goals for the Saints while Lexi Thomeczek made 20 saves. Paige Forsman, Courtney Bloemke, and Greta Nundahl also scored…

Coaches Corner: UMD Men’s Basketball

This week's segment features the UMD men's basketball team.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with the UMD men’s basketball team. We were joined by head coach Justin Wieck and senior forward Sean Burns. Among the topics discussed were the turnaround season for the Bulldogs, as well as the focus on the defensive side for UMD, who are ranked second in points allowed in the…

Bulldogs Basketball Sweep Eagles in Home Doubleheader

UMD men's and women's Hoops sweep Minnesota Crookston Saturday night

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota-Duluth women’s basketball team picked up their eighth straight victory on home court following their 77-49 win over Minnesota Crookston. Sammy Kozlowski lead the way for the Bulldogs with 22 points, while Sarah Grow pitched in with 12. On the men’s side, it would be a lot closer as the Bulldogs pulled out a 76-67 win….

Bulldog Women Tie With Mavericks, Men Fall to Fighting Hawks

The UMD women tied Minnesota State, while the men were upset by North Dakota

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s hockey team would tie Minnesota State Friday night 5-5. However, in extra time the Bulldogs would come out victorious in round eight of the shoot-out, moving them into fourth place in the WCHA with one game remaining. Maggie Flaherty scored two power-play goals while Anna Klein, Gabbie Hughes, and Jalyn Elmes also lit the…

Prep Basketball: Bluejackets Girls, Hunters Boys Win; Lumberjacks, Hawks Boys Fall at Home

The Hibbing girls basketball team ended their season with a win at Cloquet.

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Hibbing girls basketball team ended the season on a 15-game win streak as they knocked off Cloquet 58-41. In boys action, Cloquet fell at home to Bemidji 75-55, Duluth Denfeld got the road win over Proctor 60-39 and Tartan spoiled Senior Night for Hermantown as they win it 67-56. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Saints Basketball Take on Playoff Nemesis Northwestern in UMAC Finals

The St. Scholastica men's basketball team will look to end their playoff losing streak against the Eagles.

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team used a strong second half to upset Bethany Lutheran in the UMAC semi–finals. It will be a familiar opponent in the finals as the Saints will face Northwestern, the team that has ended their season in each of the past six seasons. Tip-off Saturday in St. Paul s set for 7…

Spartan Boys Hockey Looking for First Section Title Since 2015

The Superior boys hockey team will face Hudson Saturday at Wessman Arena.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior boys hockey team will take on the two–time defending state champs Hudson Saturday in the section finals. The Spartans already have two wins over the Raiders this season. One more and they will capture their first section title since 2015, the last time Superior won a state title as well. Puck drop Saturday at Wessman…

Mirage Fall to Warroad in Class A State Semi-Finals

A rough third period would doom the Proctor-Hermantown girls hockey team.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Proctor-Hermantown girls hockey team led 2-1 going into the third period, but top-seeded Warroad would score four goals in the final from as they win it 5-2 Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center. Dehli Heikes and Alyssa Watkins scored for the Mirage, who will play Mound Westonka in the third place game Saturday at…

Stride, Ride & Glide A Triathlon

Get Your Friends Together And Run, Bike & Ski Through The Superior Municipal Forest

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are headed to the beautiful woods, in the middle of winter, for a TRIATHLON! The Stride, Ride, Glide Tri is in the Superior Municipal Forest on Sunday March 3 at 10am. It consists of a 5k run on a flat snow covered dirt road, a 10k bike on a very scenic…

Prep Basketball: Eskomo Girls Win Finale Over Toppers; Big Wins for Raiders, Spartan Boys

Esko sneaks by Marshall, Greenway needs OT to beat Proctor, while Superior gets big home victory.

DULUTH, MINN.- In the regular season finale the Esko girls basketball team got the road win over Duluth Marshall 78-73 Thursday night at Duluth Marshall High School. The Eskomos finished their season with a 20-6 record, 10-1 within the section. With the loss, the Hilltoppers go into the section playoffs at 19-7. And in boys action, Greenway got the overtime…

Yellowjackets Women Advance to UMAC Finals in OT Thriller

Wisconsin-Superior survive scare in women's basketball action.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Katie White’s three pointer as time expired would send the game into overtime, and her 16 points led the Wisconsin-Superior women’s basketball team to a 71-67 victory Thursday night in the UMAC semi-finals. Hannah Norlin pitched in with 15 points and 12 rebounds as well for UWS. Wisconsin-Superior now advances to the UMAC Finals Saturday in Superior against…

Bulldog Women’s Hockey To Wrap Up Season vs. Mavericks

The UMD women's hockey team have a good chance to lock up a home playoff series in the first round of the WCHA playoffs.

DULUTH, Minn. – For the UMD women’s hockey team, they wrap up their regular season down in Mankato against the Mavericks. The Bulldogs are in prime position to host an opening round playoff series. But for head coach Maura Crowell, UMD still needs to improve their toughness around the net. “We have some great skill and some great players, and…

UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Renew Rivalry with Fighting Hawks

This will be the Bulldogs' first trip to Grand Forks in two years.

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will renew their rivalry with North Dakota this upcoming weekend. The two teams split their series at AMSOIL Arena back in late November. The Bulldogs will be back at the Ralph Engelstad Arena for the first time in two years, which the team knows is always a tough place to play. “It…

RailsTV Receives Special Donation to Keep Program Alive

The program has been broadcasting games for the Rails for the past three years.

PROCTOR, Minn. – RailsTV has been broadcasting games for Proctor High school for the past three years. They do over 30 games each season from football to basketball. “We’ve had god–parents from Washington. We’ve had service members that are stationed overseas get to watch their kids do band, theater, choir or sports and it’s just been really awesome,” head instructor…