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Superior Hosts Third Annual Great Lakes Border Battle Tournament

The tournament brought around 2500 softball players and fans to Superior throughout the weekend.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Softball players, fans and families packed Superior this weekend for the third annual Great Lakes Border Battle tournament. The tournament was put on by the Twin Ports Rampage youth softball organization and hosted 40 teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and even a team from Canada for the weekend long tournament. The teams were from three different levels, 12U,…
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Can’t Hang On, Fall to Loggers

Duluth gave up eight runs in the top of the eighth in the loss.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The La Crosse Loggers scored eight unanswered runs in the top of the eighth to top the Duluth Huskies 10-8 on a rainy Sunday at Wade. The Huskies went up 8-2 in the bottom of the seventh but were unable to hang on to that lead. Jake McDonald was credited with the loss, getting just one out…
High School, Sports

Former Wilderness Assistant Coach Vichorek Named Hilltoppers Head Boys Hockey Coach

Mark Vichorek spent last season as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wilderness.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall confirmed that Mark Vichorek has been named their new head boys hockey coach. The Moose Lake native spent last year as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wilderness and previously spent time in the tier three level. Vichorek was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1982 and signed with the Hartford Whalers after college, where…
High School, Sports

Hilltoppers, Hunters Learn State Tournament Seeding

Duluth Marshall is the top seed in class AA while Duluth Denfeld is unseeded in class AAA.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The high school baseball state seedings and brackets were released on Saturday morning for class AA, AAA and AAAA. In class AA, Duluth Marshall is the No. 1 seed and will play Glencoe-Silver Lake on Thursday, 6/13, at 10 a.m. at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud. In class AAA, Duluth Denfeld is unseeded and will play…
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Top Stingers to Split Weekend Series

Dane Morrow threw seven scoreless innings to get the win.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies snapped their two-game losing skid on Saturday, getting the 3-2 win over Willmar to split the two-game series. Matt Hogan went 2-for-3 with a run scored, while Dane Morrow got the win, throwing seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The Huskies will be back at Wade Stadium on Sunday against La Crosse. First pitch…
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Hilltopper’s Pedersen Reflects on Getting Drafted

The Missouri commit was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 38th round of the MLB draft.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier this week, Duluth Marshall standout pitcher Ben Pedersen saw his dream come true, as he was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 38th round of the MLB draft. After Pedersen and the Hilltoppers won the section 7AA title on Thursday night, Pedersen talked about how amazing it was to see his name called. “It was…
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Coaches Corner: Emma Stauber

For this week's segment, we hear from the new head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with Duluth native Emma Stauber, who was recently named the new head coach of the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team. The former UMD women’s hockey captain talked about her new position, as well as her memories of the NWHL championship game as the Minnesota Whitecaps captured the Isobel Cup in their…
High School, Sports

Lumberjacks Softball Team Return Home After Third-Place Finish

Cloquet appeared in their first state tournament since 2012.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet softball team returned home Friday from the Class AAA state tournament, and they brought back some hardware. The Lumberjacks finished in third place with a win over Becker. And a large crowd of supporters waited outside Cloquet High School to congratulate them on a job well done. “Usually we don’t get much support for softball,…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men’s Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin Signs Contract Extension

Sandelin's extension will keep him with UMD through the 2024-25 season.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin agreed to a four-year contract extension, UMD Athletics announced on Friday morning. Sandelin, who completed his 19th season as the bench boss with the program’s second straight national championship, is now signed with the Bulldogs through the 2024-25 season. Sandelin has led the Bulldogs to three titles and is the winningest…
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The Results Are In: Does Personal Training Work?

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Fox 21's Brittney Merlot Does Personal Training For 3 Months, Check Out The Difference
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are taking a look at the results after 3 months of personal training at Snap Fitness. Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot volunteered herself to give it a shot and see what can change.  Beach body or not? Watch the video above to see if weight was lost, where muscle was built and…
High School, Sports

Panthers Baseball Team Win Back-to-Back Section Titles

South Ridge blanked Ely 9-0 in the elimination game.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Section 7A baseball championship, Ely would hang on for the 9-8 win over South Ridge to force a winner-take-all game. And in that game, the Panthers would flip the script as they blanked the Timberwolves 9-0 to win their second straight section title. South Ridge pitcher Mason Lane allowed two hits and struck out nine…
High School, Sports

Hilltoppers Baseball Tops Eskomos for Third Straight Section Title

For the second year in a row, Duluth Marshall defeated Esko to advance to the state tournament.
Claudia Chakamian,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Duluth Marshall baseball team continued its dominating run through the section playoffs, topping Esko 9-0 to win the Section 7AA Championship and advance to state for the third straight year. Brett Benson threw a five-hitter complete game, needing just 78 pitches to complete the shutout. Tyler Johnson went 4-for-4 with three RBI. “I think for this…
High School, Sports

Hunters Baseball Team Win First Section Title in 65 Years

Duluth Denfeld was able to hold off Grand Rapids in the Section 7AAA title game.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Section 7AAA championship game, Grand Rapids would ride some stellar pitching to a 5-0 win over Duluth Denfeld to force a winner-take-all game. And in that game, the hits would come early and often as the Hunters knocked off the Thunderhawks 10-3 to win their first section title since 1954. Duluth Denfeld will now wait…
High School, Sports

Timberwolves Baseball Blank Bulldogs to Advance to Section Title Game

Ely got the win over Carlton Wednesday night at Wade Stadium.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Tyler Housey would score twice as the Ely baseball team knocked off Carlton 3-0 Wednesday night in the Section 7A semi-finals at Wade Stadium. Trevor Mattson pitched a complete game shutout with nine strikeouts to help the Timberwolves reach the section finals for the sixth time in the past nine years. Ely will face South Ridge in…
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Ben Pedersen Drafted by Baltimore Orioles

The senior pitcher was taken in the 38th round.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Marshall pitcher Ben Pedersen heard his name called Wednesday in the 2019 MLB Draft. The senior flamethrower was selected in the 38th round by the Baltimore Orioles. The Missouri commit is wrapping up his career with the Hilltoppers as one of the best baseball prospects in the history of the Northland. Pedersen and the Hilltoppers will…
High School, Sports

A Historic Trip to State for the Lumberjacks Softball Team

It's been seven years since the Cloquet softball team has played in the Class AAA state tourney.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet softball team are heading back to the Class AAA state tournament for the first time since 2012. It wasn’t an easy trip for the Lumberjacks as they were no–hit by Chisago Lakes to force an elimination game in the section finals. But then they showed off their signature resiliency, which has been a key to…
High School, Sports

Panthers Softball Excited for First Ever Trip to State Tournament

The South Ridge softball team will take on top-seeded New York Mills.
Sam Ali,

CULVER, Minn. – The South Ridge softball team are heading to their first-ever state tournament later this week. The Panthers did not allow a single run in the section tournament and while all eyes were on the performance of pitcher Malania Madill, their defense was stellar as well. “We were in the gym a lot in the beginning of the…
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Ropes Course & Ziplining Along North Shore

GREAT OUTDOORS: Adventure Park on the North Shore
Brittney Merlot,

SILVER BAY, Minn. — A brand new adventure has popped up in Minnesota! In this week’s great outdoors Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us up into the tree tops, climbing and zipping with a new experience! Face a fear of heights and challenge yourself…Step by step… This is a place for all ages, family and friends; offering a unique challenge…
High School, Sports

Eskomos Softball Prepares For Fourth Straight State Appearance

Esko will play top seed Norwood-Young America on Thursday.
Claudia Chakamian,

ESKO, Minn. – The Esko softball team will be making its fourth straight trip to the class AA state tournament later this week. For the upperclassmen who have made it to state each year, they hope to use their experience to make a deep run this week. “We know what to expect, we’ve had experience going down there, we know how…
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Shake Off Slow Start for Walk-Off Win in Extras

Duluth would score the game-winning run off a wild pitch in the 11th.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Dexter Swims would score on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Duluth Huskies came back to defeat St. Cloud 7-6 Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Huskies shrugged off a slow start as they didn’t crack to scoreboard until the sixth inning. They would get two runs in the bottom of the ninth to…
High School, Sports

MSHSL Votes Against Adding Shot Clock for High School Basketball

Minnesota will continue to be one of 42 states that do not use a shot clock for high school basketball.
Sam Ali,

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors voted on several items Monday, including the addition of a shot lock for high school basketball. And the board voted against it 13–5. Reports suggest that some of the issues with adding a shot clock are financial and logistical challenges. But according to David La Vaque of…
Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Gabby Seyfer of the Duluth Figure Skating Club

She will be skating at a new national competition in Florida this June.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Gabby Seyer, a rising sophomore at East High School, has made figure skating her life for the past ten years. Now, she’s one of only 18 girls in her level competing at the inaugural National Excel Festival in Coral Springs, Florida. “I’m excited about meeting new competitors from all over the country. So I’m kind of excited…
College, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Scott Sandelin Reportedly Speaking to NHL Team

This past weekend a report came out about a potential team interested in Sandelin.
Katharine Huntley,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ever since winning the national championship a month and a half ago, UMD Men’s Hockey Coach Scott Sandelin has said repeatedly that he is staying in Duluth, but that he would listen to any offers from the NHL. This past weekend a report came out about a potential team interested in Sandelin. According to Pierre Lebrun of…
High School, Minnesota

Minnesota High School Softball Tournament Schedule Announced

Three teams from the Northland will be traveling to Mankato for the tournament.
Katharine Huntley,

MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota high school softball tournament schedule was announced on Saturday. In Class AAA #4 Cloquet will be taking on #5 Benilde St. Margaret on Thursday, June 6th, at 11 A.M.. Class AA will feature Esko who will play #1 Norwood-Young America on Thursday at 9 A.M.. Finally, Class A will feature the South Ridge Panthers taking…
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Duluth Huskies’ Marcus Pointer

For this week's segment, we hear from Duluth Huskies manager Marcus Pointer.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with first-year field manager of the Duluth Huskies, Marcus Pointer. He served as the pitching coach last season with Tyger Pederson as the Huskies made it all the way to the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
Professional Sports, Sports

Opening Day Finally Arrives for Gondlik Law Speedway

Organizers say the weather wasn't ideal, but they are happy to finally get the racing season started.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – After weeks of postponements due to weather, “Opening Day” finally took place Friday at the Gondlik Law Speedway in Superior. Organizers say the weather wasn’t ideal, but they are happy to finally get the racing season started. “Every week we were really excited for the races. Then we’d get the message that it was cancelled. We would…
Community, Sports

ALS Walleye Fishing Tournament Celebrates 24th Year

Over 200 anglers will battle for a first-place prize of $2,000.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The 24th annual Kolar Toyota Walleye Fishing Tournament kicked off Friday night with a special welcome dinner at the UMD Fieldhouse. Over 200 anglers will hit the waters bright and early Saturday morning at Island Lake where they’ll be battling for a first-place prize of $2,000, which is donated by the ALS Association. The event has raised…
College, Sports

Former Thunderhawk Heaven Hamling Transfers to NDSU

Hamling is the all-time leading scorer at Grand Rapids High School.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Former Grand Rapids basketball star Heaven Hamling announced Friday morning on her Twitter account that she is transferring from Stephen F. Austin to North Dakota State. Hamling played in 32 games her freshman year averaging 5.5 points and just over 16 minutes per game. In her time with the Thunderhawks, she became the all-time leading scorer…
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Experience The Le Grand Du Nord Bike Race

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Fox 21's Brittney Merlot Finishes Her Race She's Been Training Months For!
Brittney Merlot,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we get to see the Le Grand Du Nord gravel bike race from a personal perspective; as Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot hits the pavement, climbs the Sawtooth Mountains and rides through muddy logging trails. Experience the ups and downs on a long bike race and learn some valuable tips first hand….
High School, Sports

Eskomos Softball Team Win Fourth Straight Section Title

Esko got their runs early and often against Proctor.
Ryan Compeau,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Sophomore pitcher Miranda Kelley held Proctor to just one run and chipped in with a two-RBI single as Esko knocked off the Rails 8-1 in the Section 7AA championship game at Braun Park in Cloquet. The Eskomos win their fourth straight section title as they advance to the state tournament. Categories: High School, Sports
High School, Sports

Alana Young’s Walk-Off Single Sends Panthers Softball To State Tourney

The game was scoreless for six and a half innings before South Ridge was able to break through.
Ryan Compeau,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In bottom of the seventh inning, Alana Young singled to left field, bringing in Natalie Smith to score the lone run of the game as the South Ridge softball team gets the walk-off win over Cherry 1-0 Thursday afternoon at Braun Park in Cloquet. Panthers pitcher Malania Madill finished the 7A playoffs with 33 scoreless innings as…
High School, Sports

Wolfpack Lacrosse Knock Off Stealth To Advance to Section Semis

The Duluth boys lacrosse team move on to the section semi-finals.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Junior Jayden Erie scored five goals on the night as the Duluth boys lacrosse team defeated the Stealth 9-6 Thursday night at Ordean Stadium. Brennen Larson, James Holak, Reilly Johnson and Will Smyth also scored for the Wolfpack, who will face Blaine Monday night in the Section 7A semi-finals. Categories: High School, Sports
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native Emma Stauber to Bring Isobel Cup to the Northland

The event will take place June 27th at the St. Luke's Sports and Event Center in Proctor.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Whitecaps defenseman and Duluth native Emma Stauber will be bringing the Isobel Cup to the St. Luke’s Sports and Event Center on Thursday, June 27th. The former UMD women’s hockey captain was part of the Whitecaps team that won the NWHL championship in their first year of existence. Last month, Stauber accepted the head coaching position…
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth FC Draw at Home with Med City FC

Brooks Rice would score the equalizer late in the second half.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a scoreless first half at Ordean Stadium, both Duluth FC and Med City FC would find the back of the net as the game would end in a 1-1 draw. Alan Wismayer scored for the Mayhem, while Brooks Rice scored the equalizer in the 68th minute as the Bluegreens stay undefeated on the season with a…
High School, Sports

Greyhounds Baseball Open Sectionals With Home Win

Duluth East held on for the 6-5 win over Coon Rapids.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the opening round of the section 7AAAA playoffs, the Duluth East baseball team held on for the 6-5 win over Coon Rapids Wednesday afternoon. Tyler Wapola led the Greyhounds with three hits and two RBI. Caden Edwards pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four hits while striking out six. Categories: High School, Sports
High School, Sports

Former Eskomos Star Kory Deadrick Named New Rails Boys Basketball Coach

Deadrick will take over for Todd Clark who retired after this past season.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Last month, Proctor boys basketball coach Todd Clark retired after being involved with Rails athletics for over 20 years. Those are some big shoes to fill and Tuesday night, the Rails found their guy. Former Esko star Kory Deadrick was named the new head coach of the Proctor boys basketball team. Deadrick is the Eskomos all-time leading…
High School, Sports

Prep Lacrosse: Stealth Boys Move On, Wolfpack Girls Bow Out

In the first round of the high school lacrosse playoffs, Hermantown/Proctor picked up the win at home.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In the first round of the high school lacrosse playoffs, the Hermantown/Proctor boys picked up the win at home over Spring Lake Park 13-7 Tuesday night at the Hawks Field. The Stealth move on to face Duluth Thursday night at Ordean Stadium. And in girls action, the Duluth lacrosse team battled back to send their game against…
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Hunters, Hilltoppers, Panthers Advance to Section Quarterfinals

The high school baseball playoffs began on Tuesday in section 7A, 7AA and 7AAA.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In section 7A baseball action, South Ridge would blank Cherry 9-0 Tuesday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Panthers move on to the quarterfinals as they will face Cherry Thursday afternoon. In section 7AA, the top seed in the tourney Duluth Marshall went on a scoring spree as they topped Moose Lake-Willow River 19-1 at Egerdahl Field. At…
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Sidney Morin Heading Back to Sweden

Morin signed a one-year deal with HV71 after spending last season with Linkoping HC in the Swedish Hockey League.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog Sidney Morin is heading back to Sweden to continue her pro career. This week, she signed a one-year deal with HV71 after spending last season with Linkoping HC in the Swedish Hockey League. She recorded 38 points in 32 games last season. Morin was part of the U.S. National Women’s hockey team that won…
College, Sports

Corey Kemp Resigns as St. Scholastica Baseball Coach

Kemp has been with the Saints program for over 20 years as a player, assistant and head coach.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime St. Scholastica baseball coach Corey Kemp has resigned. Kemp has been part of the Saints baseball program for over 20 years as a player, assistant coach and head coach, leading CSS to 10 consecutive UMAC regular season titles and eight straight NCAA appearances from 2010 to 2017. In six of his ten years with CSS, he…
High School, Sports

Prep Baseball: Hawks, Bulldogs Win Section Playoff Openers

The section playoffs began Tuesday afternoon for 7A and 7AAA baseball.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – In the first round of the section 7AAA baseball tournament, Hermantown would score six runs in the third inning as they defeated Cloquet 11-4 Tuesday afternoon at Egerdahl Field. In section 7A, Carlton would hang on for a tight win over Cook County 4-3 at the NBC Sports Complex. Categories: High School, Sports
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Duluth Huskies Hold First Practice at Wade Stadium

The Huskies will open the season on the road at Thunder Bay.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The red, white and blue were spread all across the Northland on Monday, but it was an extra special day at Wade Stadium as the Duluth Huskies held their first practice for the 2019 season. The Huskies held an open practice to the public who got their first chance to see the defending Northwoods League North Division…
College, High School, Sports

North Woods’ Cade Goggleye Commits to University of Jamestown

The sharpshooter held the Grizzlies finish runner-up in three straight Class A state tournaments.
Sam Ali,

COOK, Minn. – Former North woods sharpshooter Cade Goggleye announced this past weekend that he has committed to playing college basketball at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota. Goggleye scored over 2,100 points in four seasons with the Grizzlies, helping North Woods take runner-up in the last three Class A state tournaments. The University of Jamestown is part of…
High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Ben Pedersen

For this week's segment, we feature the ace on the Duluth Marshall baseball team.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – When you think of athletes in northern Minnesota, you think of all of the great hockey players and the kids who learned how to skate before they can walk. But baseball is growing in the Northland, and part of the reason for that is Hilltoppers senior pitcher Ben Pedersen. “I grew up wanting to play hockey. I…
High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Lumberjacks Advance in Winners Bracket, Hawks and Thunderhawks Advance in Losers

Section 7AAA softball quarterfinal action wrapped up today at Braun Park in Cloquet.
Katharine Huntley,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet Lumberjacks managed a five run fifth inning to handily beat the defending state champs North Branch 11-2. Also at Braun Park, the Hermantown Hawks lost in walk off fashion to the Chisago Lakes Wildcats 3-2. Hermantown would end up beating Denfeld later in the day to advance to the semifinals in Chisago Lakes, as did…
High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Superior Girls Win and Make History

The soccer team won their first time hosting a playoff game.
Katharine Huntley,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior girls soccer hosted their first ever playoff game against Chippewa Falls on Saturday. The Spartans ended up earning their programs first ever playoff win by beating the Cardinals 4-1. They play number one seed Kimberly on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports
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Coaches Corner: Duluth Wolfpack Lacrosse

For this week's segment, we hear from the Duluth boys lacrosse team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with the Duluth boys lacrosse team, including head coach Scott Wishart, senior Will Smyth and junior Jayden Erie. The Wolfpack are wrapping up their regular season this week as they look to make it back to the section final. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
College, High School, Sports

Hilltoppers’ Grace Kirk Commits to Brown University

The Duluth Marshall standout will be taking her talents to the East Coast when she starts college.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – According to the NCAA, the percentage of girls basketball players who go from high school to college is 3.9%. The average acceptance rate to an Ivy League school sits in the single digits as well. If you can do one of those things, it’s pretty impressive. But to pull off both, it takes a special kind of…