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Vikings Acquire RB Jordan Mason from 49ers and Give Him a New 2-Year Deal, AP Source Says

Mason rushed for 789 yards and three TDs in 12 games last season for San Francisco.

SANTA CLARA, Calf. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers and rewarded him with a two-year deal worth up to $12 million. Two people familiar with the deal confirmed the trade that sends a 2026 sixth-round pick to San Francisco on Saturday night. They spoke to The Associated Press…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Set to Face Totino-Grace in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Hunters will make their first state appearance since 2004.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team learned their first-round state opponent over the weekend. The Hunter’s earned the seventh seed in the class AAA tournament and will face Totino-Grace in the quarterfinal round. The Hunters punched their ticket to the state tournament earlier this week after defeating Hibbing in the section 7AAA title game 75-to-52. This will mark…

UMD Men’s Hockey Falls in OT Against #12 Arizona State in NCHC Playoffs

The Bulldogs finished the season 13-20-3. 

TEMPE, Arizona. – The UMD men’s hockey team faced elimination on Saturday, as the Bulldogs faced-off against Arizona State in game two of their NCHC playoff series. UMD started the game out hot, as they scored three unanswered goals in the first period. The Bulldogs led 3-0 after the first. But the Sun Devils battled back as they tied things…

Cherry Boys Basketball Wins Fourth Consecutive Section 7A Title Game, Earning a Spot in the State Tournament

The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7A boys basketball championship game took place on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers met up with the Deer River Warriors with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Tigers defeated the Warriors 77 to 56 to earn their fourth consecutive state appearance. “The goal is to take care of business one step at…

#6 UMD Women’s Hockey Eliminated from NCAA Tournament After Falling 1-0 to #3 Cornell

The Bulldogs finished the season 22-15-2.  

ITHACA, New York. – The UMD women’s hockey team faced-off against Cornell in the Regional Final round of the NCAA tournament. After two scoreless periods, Cornell scored midway through the third to take a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs couldn’t find the back of the net as they fell 1 to 0 ending their tournament run. The Bulldogs finished the…

Esko Boys Basketball Falls to Pequot Lakes in Section 7AA Title Game

Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59-50 to advance to the state tournament. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AA boys basketball championship game took place on Friday night. Esko and Pequot Lakes met up in the title game for the fourth consecutive year. It was a back and forth battle all game between Esko and the Patriots. Unfortunately, Pequot Lakes defeated Esko 59 to 50 to advance to the state tournament. Esko finished the…

Former Hilltopper Pacey Adduono Commits to Play D1 Hockey at UMass

Adduono tallied 29 points, 18 of which were goals and 11 were assists for the Hilltoppers in 2023-2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Hilltopper will soon make the jump to the division one ranks. Pacey Adduono announced his commitment to UMass on Thursday. He spent just one season at Duluth Marshall in 2023 and 2024. During that time, he tallied 29 points, 18 of which were goals and 11 were assists. Adduono then went to Oakmoor Academy in Iowa…

Top Plays of the Week: 3/14

Both of this week's top plays came from the hardwood. 

ESKO, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from the hardwood. At number two, Gavin Willeck of South Ridge gets the steal and takes it coast to coast to slam it down in the section 7A quarterfinal round. For our top play of the week, Cherry turns defense into offense as Isaiah Asuma creates the turnover and throws up…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Punches Ticket to State for the First Time Since 2004

A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time in 21 years. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The section 7AAA boys basketball title game took place at Duluth East High School on Thursday night. The Duluth Denfeld Hunters tipped off against the Hibbing Bluejackets for a trip to the state tournament on the line. A big second half for the Hunters led to a 75 to 52 win over the Bluejackets to punch their ticket…

7A Boys Basketball: Cherry & Deer River to Meet in Section Title Game After Semifinal Victories

Deer River and Cherry will tip-off at 1 PM on Saturday at Romano Gymnasium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Section 7A championship for boys basketball is officially set. On Thursday, the defending champion Cherry Tigers defeated the Cromwell-Wright Cardinals 87 to 53 in the semifinals. They’ll next meet Deer River, who topped Mountain Iron-Buhl 73 to 61 in the other semifinal contest. The two teams previously met in the 2022-2023 section title game, which saw Cherry…

Vikings Trade Former Starting Guard Ed Ingram to Texans for 6th-Round Pick in 2026 Draft

Ingram started 41 games at right guard over three years for the Vikings.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings traded guard Ed Ingram to the Houston Texans on Thursday for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick, after the fourth-year player was supplanted in the starting lineup during the 2024 season. Ingram started 41 games at right guard over three years for the Vikings, who drafted him out of LSU in the second round…

UMD Women’s Hockey Erupts for Six Goals in 1st Round Rout Over Sacred Heart

The Bulldogs will next face Cornell on Saturday in the regional final. Puck drop is at 3 PM.

ITHACA, N.Y.- The UMD women’s hockey team made their 16th national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday. And the Bulldogs celebrated in style as they erupted for a program record six goals in the 1st round, defeating Sacred Heart 6 to 1. UMD was led by Danielle Burgen and Olivia Mobley, who each had two goals in the win….

Three UMD Men’s Hockey Players Named Finalists for NCHC Conference Honors

The winners will be announced on Thursday, March 20th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team wrapped up their regular season last weekend. Three UMD Bulldogs are named finalists for NCHC end of the year honors. Freshman forward Max Plante, was named a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year. Plante played in 21 games and recorded 23 points and 7 goals in his first year with UMD. On…

State Girls Basketball: West Central Holds Off Cromwell-Wright in Class A Quarterfinals, Rock Ridge in Consolation Title Game

Cromwell-Wright will next face Walker-Hackensack-Akeley in the consolation semifinals on Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team made their first state tournament appearance since 2020 on Thursday. Playing West Central Area in the Class A Quarterfinals, the Cardinals came close to taking down the 4th seed, but they ultimately fall to the Knights 61 to 54. Remington Olesiak had a team-leading 19 points in the contest. Cromwell-Wright now heads into…

Minnesota Fires Coach Ben Johnson After 4 Seasons at Alma Mater with 56-71 Record

Minnesota went 56-71 under Johnson, including 22-57 in league play.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota fired coach Ben Johnson on Thursday after four years of repeatedly rebuilding rosters at his alma mater without coming close to an NCAA Tournament appearance, which has become a fleeting accomplishment for a program that has fallen behind in the rugged and expanded Big Ten. Johnson had two seasons remaining on his contract, which calls for…

Esko Boys Basketball Heading to 4th Straight Section 7AA Title Game

Esko will meet Pequot Lakes in the title game on Friday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball continued their chase to state on Wednesday night, facing Pierz in the 7AA semifinals. For the fourth straight year, Esko is heading to the Section 7AA title game as they defeat the Pioneers 79 to 66. They’ll meet Pequot Lakes once again on Friday for a trip to state. Tip-off is at 6 PM…

Northen Star: UMD Women’s Hockey

The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 21-14-2 record and earned their fifth-straight NCAA tournament appearance.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey program continues to compete at a high level in the WCHA and the NCAA. All under a new head coach at the helm in Laura Schuler. But this isn’t the first time Schuler has been apart of the UMD coaching staff. As she was an assistant coach from 2008 to 2015 and helped the…

Running Back AJ Dillon and Eagles Agree on a 1-Year Contract, AP Source Says

Dillon sat out last season because of a neck injury.

Running back AJ Dillon and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract hasn’t been finalized. Dillon sat out last season because of a neck injury. He ran for 2,428 yards and 16…

Report: Harrison Smith Returning to Vikings for 14th NFL Season

Smith reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10.25 million deal for the 2025 season and can earn up to $14 million in incentives.

EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – Harrison Smith isn’t retiring just yet after all. According to multiple national reports, the veteran safety is returning for his 14th season with the Minnesota Vikings. Smith is 36 years old, and there were thoughts that the 2024 season might be his last, especially when he got emotional in the Vikings’ locker room after their playoff loss at…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Open Up NCHC Tournament Play at Arizona State

In their most recent series against Arizona State in February, UMD won one game 3 to 2 and tied the other, 3-3.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will open up NCHC tournament play when they pay the 12th ranked Arizona State Sun Devils a visit this upcoming weekend. A team that the Bulldogs played very close in the regular season. Four meetings that were determined by two goals or less. In their most recent series in February, UMD won one…

State Girls Basketball: Rock Ridge Falls in AAA Quarterfinals for 2nd Straight Year

Rock Ridge will next play Monticello in the consolation semifinals on Thursday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls basketball team made their 2nd straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday. Wolverines meeting up with Marshall in the AAA quarterfinals. Unfortunately, the 27-1 Tigers proved to be too much for the Wolverines as they came away with the 67 to 51 victory. Anna Westby had a team-leading 21 points in the contest. It’s the…

Cromwell-Wright’s Depth & Defense Gets Team to First State Tournament Since 2020

Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed West Central Area.

CROMWELL, Minn.- For three straight years, the Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team was unable to take down Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Section 7A title game. But, the fourth year was finally the charm as the Cardinals are back in the state tournament for the first time since 2020. Cromwell-Wright earned the 5th seed and will match up with the 4th seed…

Iron Range Boys & Girls Take Bragging Rights in Essentia Health All-Star Games

The all-star game celebrated it's 26th year of competition.

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday marked the 26th edition of the Essentia Health High School All-Star Hockey Games as the best of the Iron Range took on the best of Duluth. The Iron Range girls started off the night with a 6-5 shoot-out win over Duluth. Bemidji’s Bailey Rupp was awarded MVP honors. Following that contest, it was the boys turn and…

UW-Superior’s Kogawa & McKenna Earn WIAC Accolades

UWS had seven players also named to the conference teams.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The WIAC hockey postseason awards were announced on Tuesday. UW-Superior’s Ikki Kogawa is the WIAC Newcomer of the Year after posting seven goals and 12 assists in his debut season. His head coach, Rich McKenna also earned a conference honor as he was named WIAC Coach of the Year. McKenna led the Yellowjackets to a 19-5-3 record, which…

Max Plante Named to NCHC All-Rookie Team, Ending Five-Year Drought for Bulldogs

Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was the last Bulldog to be named the team in the 2020-2021 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team had a player land on the NCHC All-Rookie team for the first time in five seasons. Hermantown native Max Plante earned the honor after he led all NCHC rookies with 21 points in conference play. Plante, who only played in 20 conference games, had seven goals and 14 assists. Defenseman Wyatt Kaiser was…

Daniel Jones Agrees to a 1-Year, $14 Million Deal with the Colts, AP Source Says

Minnesota appears set to start J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season with a knee injury. Sam Darnold, who led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, agreed to a deal with Seattle.

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t sign until Wednesday, said Jones’ deal is worth up to $17.7 million. Jones, the…

Vikings Focus Up Front in Free Agency by Reaching Deals with DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries

Javon Hargrave, who has been informed by the San Francisco 49ers that he will be released, was planning to sign with the Vikings as well, NFL Network reported.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings continued an aggressive reconstruction of the interior lines on Tuesday by agreeing to terms on contracts with former Washington defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and former Indianapolis guard Will Fries, who followed center Ryan Kelly from the Colts to the Vikings. Fries will get a contract valued at $88 million over five years, a person…

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Set to Face Marshall in the State Quarterfinal Round

The Wolverines and the Tigers square off on Wednesday, March 12th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge girls basketball team learned who their first-round opponent is at the state tournament. The Wolverines earned the sixth seed in class AAA and will face Marshall in the quarterfinal round. Rock Ridge defeated Hermantown in the section 7 AAA title game 73 to 54. The trip to the state tournament wasn’t easy for the Wolverines…

Report: Mike Randolph Resigns as Northern Lakes Head Boys Hockey Coach

In his lone season with the Lightning, Randolph led the team to a 20-10-1 record.

PEQUOT LAKES, Minn.- Former Duluth East head coach Mike Randolph has resigned as head coach of the Northern Lakes boys hockey team. David La Vaque of the Star Tribune was the first to report the news. In his lone season with the Lightning, Randolph led the team to a 20-10-1 record. That also included a Section 6A championship and a…

Vikings Agree to Deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers and Bring Back CB Byron Murphy

The Vikings remain in the market for the interior of both lines, areas that proved vital to the Eagles' title.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers after the NFL’s free agent negotiation window opened on Monday, targeting an accomplished veteran for their lagging interior offensive line and a young player with upside from the defending Super Bowl champions. The Vikings later announced an agreement to bring back Pro Bowl…

Hermantown’s Kade Kohanski Commits to UMD Men’s Hockey

Kohanski last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown to UMD pipeline is still going strong. Over the weekend, forward Kade Kohanski was the latest former Hawk to announce his commitment to the Bulldogs. He last skated for Hermantown in the 2022-2023 season, posting 15 goals and 19 assists. Since his time with the Hawks, he’s had stints with the Bismarck Bobcats in the NAHL…

Hibbing/Chisholm’s Aaron Jamnick Named Section 7A & Class A Coach of the Year

Jamnick guided the Bluejackets to a 20-11 overall record in his debut season.

HIBBING, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team came away with some hardware after finishing fourth at the Class A state tournament over the weekend. Head Coach Aaron Jamnick is the Section 7A and Class A Coach of the Year after guiding the Bluejackets to a 20-11 overall record in his debut season. Forward Tate Swanson was named to the all-tournament…

Safety Camryn Bynum Agrees to 4-Year, $60 Million Deal with the Colts, AP Source Says

Bynum started 54 games in four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

Safety Camryn Bynum has agreed on a four-year, $60 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday. Bynum started 54 games in four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He had eight…

QB Sam Darnold Agrees on a 3-Year, $100.5 Million Deal with Seahawks, AP Source Says

Darnold had a breakthrough season in his only year in Minnesota, throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 TDs while posting a 102.5 passer rating and leading the Vikings to 14 wins.

The Seattle Seahawks have found the replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Sam Darnold, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday, said $55 million of the contract is guaranteed. Darnold will…

Vikings Re-Sign Aaron Jones to 2-Year, $20M Contract after Solid Debut with Former Rival

Jones was the third rusher in franchise history to hit the 1,000-yard mark in his first year with Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. Jones will get $13 million guaranteed, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said. The 30-year-old, who played seven seasons with the Green Bay…

UMD Women’s Hockey Back in the NCAA Tournament for Fifth-Straight Season

This is the program's 16th NCAA tournament appearance.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the fifth-straight season. The Bulldogs learned who their first-round opponent is on Sunday. UMD will travel to the East Coast to take on Sacred Heart University in the Regional semifinal round. The Bulldogs posted a record of 21-14-2 on the season and earned a spot…

Prep Boys Basketball: Cherry, Cromwell-Wright, Deer River, & M-I-B Advance to The Section 7A Semifinals

The section 7A semifinal rounds are set for Thursday, March 13th at Romano Gymnasium.

ESKO, Minn.- In prep boys basketball, the section 7A quarterfinal rounds tipped off at Esko High School on Saturday. The top-seeded Cherry Tigers took on North Woods with a trip to the Semifinal round on the line. The Tigers dominated in their quarterfinal matchup as they defeated the Grizzlies 104 to 40. North Woods finished the year 14-14. Following that…

#1 Wisconsin Skates Past #6 UMD Women’s Hockey in WCHA Final Face-Off

UMD will find out their NCAA National Tournament opponent on Sunday, March 9th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA final face-off took place at Amsoil Arena on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers with a trip the WCHA Championship game on the line. UMD and Wisconsin exchanged goals in the first period, but Wisconsin breaks through in the end as they defeat the Bulldogs 3 to 1. Scoring the lone goal…

Crosby-Ironton Girls Basketball Tops Proctor in Section 7AA Title Game

Crosby-Ironton improves to 30-0 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- In prep girls basketball the Proctor Rails took on the Crosby-Ironton Rangers in the section 7AA title game on Friday. The Rails and the Rangers went back and forth in the first half, but in the end, the Rangers defeated the Rails 59 to 46 to claim the section title. Proctor finished the season 26-4.   Categories: Friday…

Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Clinches Spot in Section 7AAA Title Game

The Hunters will next face Hibbing in the title game on March 13th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team continued their impressive season with a semifinal win over Grand Rapids on Friday. The Hunters, who topped the Thunderhawks 81 to 62, will next meet Hibbing in the Section 7AAA title game. Hibbing topped Hermantown 73 to 46 on Friday to earn the other spot in the championship. Hibbing and Duluth Denfeld…

UWS Women’s Hoops Falls in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament

UWS finishes the season with a 17-11 overall record.

MENOMONIE, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team played in their first national tournament since the 2017-2018 season on Friday. Unfortunately, their stint at the tourney was short lived as they fell to Whitman in the opening round, 77 to 54. The Yellowjackets were led by Chloe Peterson, who had 15 points in the contest. UWS finishes the season with a…

State Boys Hockey: East Grand Forks Scores Five Unanswered to Dash Hibbing/Chisholm’s Title Hopes

Hibbing/Chisholm will play for 3rd place against Orono on Saturday.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hibbing/Chisholm boys hockey team entered semifinal play on Friday in hopes of their first state title game appearance since 1994. Hibbing/Chisholm matching up with East Grand Forks in the Class A Semifinals. The Bluejackets had a 5 to 2 lead in the 2nd period but the Green Wave didn’t give up, scoring five unanswered goals for…

Rock Ridge Girls Basketball Repeats as Section 7AAA Champions

Rock Ridge will find out their state opponent on Saturday, March 8th.  

DULUTH, Minn.- The prep girls basketball section 7AAA title game took place a Duluth Denfeld High School on Thursday. Rock Ridge faced off against Hermantown with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Wolverines started the game out fast and never looked back as they defeated the Hawks 73 to 54 to advance to the state tournament…

Trio of UMD Women’s Hockey Standouts Take Home WCHA End of Year Honors

The final face-off takes place this weekend in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA awards were announced on Thursday night, No surprise for Rookie of the Year as that belongs to UMD forward Caitlin Kraemer. Kraemer has 18 goals so far in her debut season. Another well deserved honor goes to Eve Gascon, who was named the Goalie of the Year. She’s averaging 30 and a half saves per game….

Former Bulldog Carson Soucy Traded From Canucks to Rangers

Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season.

NEW YORK, N.Y.- A former Bulldog has been traded just days before the NHL trade deadline. On Thursday, the Canucks dealt defenseman Carson Soucy to the Rangers for a 3rd round pick in this year’s draft. Soucy has so far tallied 10 points in 59 games for Vancouver this season. He was in the 2nd year of a three-year, three-million…

Cromwell-Wright Girls Basketball Claims Section 7A Title For First Time Since 2020

Thursday's contest was the 4th straight year the Cardinals and the Rangers played in the section title game.

HIBBING, Minn.- For the fourth straight year, the Cromwell-Wright and Mountain Iron-Buhl girls basketball teams met up in the Section 7A title game. Unlike the previous three, the Cardinals were able to get the best of the Rangers this time around, claiming the title 62 to 58. Cromwell-Wright last made the state tournament during the 2019-2020 season. They’ll learn who…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season at St. Cloud

The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will close out their regular season on the road this weekend, as the Bulldogs take on St. Cloud State. The Bulldogs and the Huskies faced off earlier this season, where UMD earned the series sweep. The Bulldogs have already earned a spot in the NCHC conference playoff tournament. But after showing struggles against…

Trent Beseth Wins MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year Award

Beseth is the first Saint ever to win the award.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica thrower Trent Beseth wrapped up his indoor season with some hardware. On Thursday, Beseth was named the MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year, becoming the first Saint ever to win the award. He’s coming off a weekend in which he swept the throwing events. Beseth registered 17.81 meters in the weight throw and a facility…

UWS Track & Field Well Represented in UMAC Honors, Ortiz Named Rookie of the Year

UWS just won their 9th conference title in program history.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A whopping 10 UWS track and field standouts were honored by the conference. One of the notables includes Jesse Ortiz, who was named the UMAC Rookie of the Year. Ortiz just ran the 60-meter dash with a time of 7.08 seconds. He also finished with a time of 22.43 in the 200 meter dash and had a long…