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Prep Basketball: Rails Sweep, Giants Girls Pick Up Road Win

Both Proctor basketball squads picked up wins while Mesabi East girls defeated Duluth Marshall on the road.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Proctor basketball teams had a successful night, as the girls defeated Cloquet 62-51 while the boys hung on for the close win over Hibbing, 66-63. In the girls game, Cloquet’s Allie Wojtysiak led all scorers with 29 points while Proctor’s Sam Pogatchnik led the Rails with 22 points. For the boys, Jake Pioro led the Rails…
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Spartans, Hunters Boys; Lumberjacks Girls Victorious

Superior and Duluth Denfeld won on the road while Cloquet-Esko-Carlton defended home ice.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Superior boys hockey team started 2019 on a high note as they got the road win over Duluth Marshall 5-2. Cayden Laurvick netted a hat trick while Gunnar Hansen and Spencer Gudowski each tallied one for the Spartans. Carter Sullivan and Xavier McNulty each scored for the Hilltoppers. In other boys action, Duluth Denfeld also picked up the…
High School, Sports

Lumerjack Girls Hockey Streaking into 2019

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team are looking carryover their momentum into the second half of the season.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team ended 2018 on a four-game winning streak, putting them in 9th place in the latest Minnesota State Hockey polls. Already topping their win total from last season, the Lumberjacks now have bigger goals for this season. “Our end I think for any team would be to get to the state tournament. That’s…
College, Sports

Saints Basketball Sweep Knights at Home

Both St. Scholastica basketball teams got wins over Martin Luther on Wednesday night.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team captured their first home win of the season as they topped Martin Luther 74-39 Wednesday night at the Reif Gym. Mariah Pearson and Emma Schmidt combined for 32 points for the Saints. The men played just as well, too, as they knocked off the Knights 64-55. Esko native and Saints freshman…
College, Sports

UWS Women Extend Win Streak, Men Fall to Top-Ranked Storm

The Wisconsin-Superior women's basketball team push their win streak to 10 with a win over Crown.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Six players scored at least eight points as the Wisconsin-Superior women’s basketball team knocked off Crown 83-46 Wednesday night at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym. Eva Reinertsen led the way with 13 points. Hannah Norlin was held in check as she finished with 8 points as the Yellowjackets have won 10 straight. For the men, they led by…
College, Sports

Saints Hockey Teams Return Home This Weekend

The St. Scholastica women will be at home Friday against Saint Anselm while the men will be home Saturday against Northland College.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica hockey teams will be back in action this weekend with both teams playing a home game. For the women, it’s been a while since they’ve been in action, when they defeated Wisconsin-Superior on Dec. 11. The women are 8–3–1 on the season and have two tough tests ahead of them this weekend, but they…
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Staying Active in Jay Cooke State Park During the Winter

Many visit for winter activities.
Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn.-This winter, many Minnesotans are choosing to be active by exploring nature at Jay Cooke State Park. The park has a variety of programs this upcoming year including, kids activities and Park after Dark, which is a night snowshoe hike. Trailblazers also enjoy biggest highlight, the swinging bridge. The parks naturalist says  everyone should get out this winter. You…
College, Sports

Yellowjackets Basketball Returns Home Wednesday to Conference Play

Wisconsin-Superior opens the new year hosting Crown.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior men’s basketball team is back at home Wednesday night hosting Crown, who’s currently first in UMAC play. The Yellowjackets are coming off of two tough road losses, including a close one to conference foe Martin Luther. Crown has one of the best players in the conference on their team, Tim Wendel, who was named to the…
Professional Sports, Sports

Wilderness Fall at Home to Bruins

A two-goal third period was the difference as Austin got the win over Minnesota.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Nick Portz scored twice for the Wilderness, but it wouldn’t be enough as Minnesota fell short to the Austin Bruins 5-3 Monday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Dylan Johnson would score the other goal for the Wilderness, who fall to 17-13-1 on the season. They’ll be back in action Friday night at home against Minot….
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Build A Community Of Snowmen!

Northland Gets Hit With More Snow, So Build A Snowman!
Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are grabbing a handful of snow and rolling it into a community of snowmen across the Northland, one snowball at a time! Join Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot for her tips and tricks on how to quickly create the perfect snowman or snowoman! Send her your pictures after you’ve built yours, she…
College, Sports

Saints Hockey Tops Yellowjackets in Bridge Battle Round Two

Kyle Star scored twice while Cole Golka added one as St. Scholastica sweeps the Bridge Battle.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior and St. Scholastica men’s hockey teams met for the second time this season on Sunday in the consolation game of the Superior Showdown, but much like the first time, the Saints came out on top with the 3-2 win. The game started off slow, but all the action poured on in the second. Kyle Star…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Basketball Sweeps Huskies in Double Header

The women's team battled back from a 12-point fourth quarter deficit while the men kept it close but ultimately came out on top.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Duluth men’s and women’s basketball teams were in action Sunday afternoon and both came away with wins over NSIC opponent St. Cloud State. The UMD women’s basketball team rallied from a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to get the 59-54 win over the Huskies. Brooke Olson finished with a career-high 17 points and 10 rebounds while…
College, Sports

Yellowjackets Women’s Basketball Wins in Overtime, Saints Fall in Superior Shootout

Hannah Norlin scored a career-high 32 points in Wisconsin-Superior's win while Kaylee Kennedy scored a career-high 27 in St. Scholastica's loss.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Wisconsin-Superior women’s basketball team battled against UW-Stout to get the 86-80 win in overtime to sweep the Superior Shootout and hand the Blue Devils their first loss of the season. Hannah Norlin scored a career-high 32 points and tied the game with just 13 seconds left to force overtime. Eva Reinertsen scored 25 points while Ellie…
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Northern Star: Brandon Myer

For this week's segment, we talk with the UMD junior forward who takes his preparation very seriously.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the middle of the Northland’s first winter storm of the season, Brandon Myer is still at practice one hour early. “Like all the greats that play in the NBA, they say confidence comes with preparation. If you out-prepare the people you play against, then you’re more likely to do better,” said Myer. Myer says it’s just…
College, Sports

Women’s College Basketball: Yellowjackets Victorious, Saints Fall in Superior Shootout Opener

Wisconsin-Superior has now won eight straight.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In the inaugural Superior Shootout, the Wisconsin-Superior women’s basketball team defeated Concordia College 72-64 while St. Scholastica was unable to rally, as UW-Stout got the 78-68 win. Hannah Norlin led the way for the Yellowjackets with 21 points, while Eva Reinertsen had 14 and Kaly Kostrova scored 10 to push the Yellowjackets to their eighth straight winW….
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hawks Fall in Hilltopper Holiday Classic Championship

Ethan Lund and Brady Baker scored but Hermantown was unable to become five-time champs.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown boys hockey team was back in the Hilltopper Holiday Classic Championship game for the fifth straight year but the Hawks were unable to become five-time champs, as Rosemount wins it 3-2. Ethan Lund and Brady Baker both scored for the Hawks. Hermantown (7-3) will be back in action on Jan. 4 at St. Cloud Cathedral….
College, Sports

Yellowjackets Men’s Hockey Fall in Superior Showdown Opener

Alec MacKenzie, Levi Cudmore and Daniel Litchke all scored for the Yellowjackets
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In the second annual Superior Showdown, the Wisconsin-Superior men’s hockey team was unable to come away with a win, as Trinity gets the 5-3 win on Saturday night. Alec MacKenzie, Levi Cudmore and Daniel Litchke all scored for the Yellowjackets. UWS will now play rival St. Scholastica on Sunday at 4 p.m. Categories: College, Sports
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Highlights from the Coaches Classic and Wood City Classic

The action continued Friday night for the Coaches Classic in Esko and the Wood City Classic in Cloquet.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – At the Wood City Classic, both Cloquet basketball teams moved to 2-0 in tournament play. The Lumberjack girls defeated Edison 62-18. Kendra Kelly led the way with 25 points. And for the boys, they knocked off Pine City 58-52. At the Coaches Classic in Esko, it was a good day for the Eskomos as the girls held…
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hawks Advance to Hilltopper Title Game, Hunters Fall in Overtime

The Hermantown boys hockey team advance to their fifth straight Hilltopper Holiday Classic championship game.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the Hilltopper Holiday Classic semi-finals, Hermantown knocked off Brainerd 6-2 Friday night at Mars Lakeview Arena. Justin Thomas scored twice for the Hawks. Elliot Peterson, Blake Biondi, Brendan Baker and Joey Pierce also score for Hermantown, who are looking for their fifth-straight Hilltopper Classic title. And in the Heritage Classic tournament, Duluth Denfeld would fall in…
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: UWS Women’s Basketball

For this week's segment, we catch up with the Wisconsin-Superior women's basketball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with the UWS women’s basketball team, including head coach Zach Otto-Fisher, senior forward Hannah Norlin and junior guard Emily Carpenter. The Yellowjackets discussed their stellar first half of the season, as well as the upcoming inaugural Superior Shootout this weekend. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
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Wilderness Double Up Bruins at Home

The Minnesota Wilderness got the win over the Austin Bruins 6-3.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Jack Johnson and Ondrej Trejbal each scored twice as the Minnesota Wilderness topped the Austin Bruins 6-3 Friday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Aaron Myers and Ben Ward also scored for the Wilderness, who extend their win streak to three games. Ryan Fanti finished with 44 saves. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Hawks, Hunters Win Opening Rounds of Holiday Tournaments

In prep hockey action on Thursday, Duluth Denfeld defeated Irondale while Hermantown defeated Blake.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld boys hockey picked up an overtime win against Irondale on Thursday night in the opening round of the Heritage Hockey Classic. Griffin Lehet scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime. Logan Jasper also scored for the Hunters. Duluth Denfeld will play Mankato West on Firday at 7 p.m. in the next round. And across…
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Lumberjacks Sweep Wood City Classic Opening Day

Cloquet girls dominated St. Croix Prep while the boys beat Cromwell-Wright in a close one.
Claudia Chakamian,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Both Cloquet teams were in action on Thursday in the opening round of the Wood City Classic and both teams came away with wins. The Cloquet girls team beat St. Croix Prep 70-25 while the Cloquet boys beat Cromwell-Wright 62-60. For the Lumberjacks girls, Allie Wojtysiak led the way with 20 points, while Kendra Kelley had 18….
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldog Men’s Hockey Open Desert Hockey Classic Against Mavericks

The UMD men's hockey team defeated MSU-Mankato in the regional playoffs last season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD men’s hockey team will take on Minnesota State-Mankato in the opening round of the Desert Hockey Classic tournament. It is a team that the Bulldogs are very familiar with as UMD knocked off the Mavericks in the first round of last season’s NCAA West Regionals. “They just work hard. That’s one thing I think they’re…
High School, Sports

Giants Open Mesabi East Invite with Win over Agates

Lakeview Christian Academy and Mesabi East won their tournament openers on Wednesday.
Sam Ali,

AURORA, Minn. – In the opening round of the Mesabi East Invitational, the hosts got the win over Two Harbors 79-69 Wednesday night at Mesabi East High School. Lakeview Christian Academy also won their opener as they defeated Eveleth-Gilbert 80-57. Categories: High School, Sports
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With Sandelin Gone at World Juniors, Herter Leads Bulldogs to Desert Hockey Classic

The UMD men's hockey team will be headed by associate head coach Jason Herter.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – With Scott Sandelin away at the World Juniors, UMD associate head coach Jason Herter steps in to lead the Bulldogs into the Desert Hockey Classic this weekend. This past summer, Herter was promoted to associate head coach after spending eight years as an assistant on Sandelin’s staff. He says he is honored to take the reigns this…
High School, Sports

Hunters Boys Hockey Set to Host Heritage Classic

The Denfeld boys hockey team will be in action this holiday week.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Beginning Thursday, the Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team will host the Heritage Classic tournament. It’s an eight-team tourney, which will keep all the squads busy during the holiday break. It also gives the Hunters a chance to see some different competition than what they are used to. “For the halfway point, I want to play good teams….
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Great Outdoors: UMD’s Allworth Planetarium

Take Stargazing to a Whole New Level
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’ve ever wanted to soar through the stars, the rocket ship is closer than you think. UMD’s Alworth Planetarium will boldly go with you, where no one has gone before. The sound of lightsabers clashing echo down the hall. No, this isn’t a Star Wars attraction at Disneyworld. This is the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium’s fan favorite…
Sports

Local Athlete Returns From CrossFit Championships in Dubai

Brendan Willis, a coach and athlete at IST CrossFit in Duluth, spent a week in Dubai competing in multiple CrossFit events.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Brendan Willis is a coach, trainer and athlete at IST CrossFit in Duluth who recently traveled to Dubai for the CrossFit Championships. He competed in multiple events including an eight kilometer dessert run and some weightlifting exercises. Willis said they had two to three events during the four day competition and while it was exhausting, Willis said he loves…
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Northern Star: Ryan Gray

The Proctor/Hermantown goalie has been a key part of the program for the past six years.
Claudia Chakamian,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Ryan Gray has given Proctor/Hermantown a sense of security in net for the past six years, as she’s climbed from a middle school player on junior varsity to the senior starting goalie. “So she started out, I think in seventh grade, as a JV goalie and played for a few years there and then slowly moved her…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Trio of Bulldogs Make U.S. National Junior Team

UMD sophomore defenseman Dylan Samberg, freshman forward Noah Cates and sophomore defenseman Mikey Anderson made the final roster.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. –  After three days of training camp in Everett, Washington, Minnesota Duluth’s Dylan Samberg, Mikey Anderson and Noah Cates made the U.S. National Junior Team final roster. The trio will represent the U.S. at the 2019 International Ice Hockey Federation World Juniors Championship in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia Dec. 26 – Jan. 5. The U.S. will open…
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Hawks Win on 70th Anniversary Celebration; Rails Fall at Home

Hermantown took down Totino-Grace while Proctor lost at home.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The No. 2 Hermantown boys hockey team celebrated 70 years on Saturday, inviting alumni on the ice during a special ceremony during the first intermission in their game against Totino-Grace. The Hawks celebrated in style, getting the 4-1 win. Blake Biondi, Justin Thomas, Elliott Peterson and Ethan Lund all scored for the Hawks. Hermantown (5-2) will be…
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Hawks Girls, Eskomo Boys, Hilltopper Boys Pick Up Wins

It was a good night of basketball for the Hermantown girls, Eskomo boys and Marshall boys.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In prep girls basketball action, Hermantown jumped out to a 29-0 run to start the game as they topped Duluth Denfeld 56-17. In other girls action, Duluth East fell to Princeton 80-32. In prep boys action, Matthew Erickson finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds as Duluth Marshall defeated Lakeview Christian Academy 84-74. And in Two Harbors,…
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball

This week's segment features the 7-1 Duluth Marshall girls basketball team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we sit down with the Duluth Marshall girls basketball team, including head coach Chibuzo “CJ” Osuchukwu, junior guard Grace Kirk and sophomore guard Gianna Kneepkens. The Hilltoppers are currently 7-1 on the season and rank amongs the best teams in the entire state. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
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Prep Hockey: Lumberjack Boys Keep Rolling, Northern Stars Fall at Home

The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team knocked off Eastview 5-1 while Duluth girls were blanked at home.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In prep boys action, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team won their third game in the past four as they topped Eastview 5-1 Friday night at the Northwoods Credit Union Arena. And in girls action, Sarah Spencer finished with 24 saves but it wouldn’t be enough as the Duluth Northern Stars fall to #1 ranked Warroad 7-0. Categories:…
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Balsam Bough Harvesting: Make Your Own Wreath!

Active Adventures: Harvesting Boughs And Assembling A Holiday Wreath
Brittney Merlot,

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures, Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot takes us deep into the woods to collect balsam boughs! Then we head inside to learn how to assemble your own wreath! A permit is required for collecting balsam boughs and can picked up at the district DNR offices for $25. Minnesota is a leader in…
High School, Sports

Greyhound Boys Top Hunters in Crosstown Basketball Clash

The Duluth East boys basketball team got the home win over Duluth Denfeld 62-44.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the battle of crosstown rivals, the Duluth East boys basketball team knocked off Duluth Denfeld 62-44 Thursday night at the Duluth East High School gym. Freshman Will Van Scoy scored 19 points for the Greyhounds, who snapped a two-game skid. Armon Williams scored 17 points for the Hunters, who dropped their second straight game. Categories: High…
High School, Sports

Prep Girls Hockey: Mirage, Bluejackets Win Big

Five different players scored twice in Proctor/Hermantown's win, while Hibbing/Chisholm shut out Duluth.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Michaela Phinney, Dehli Heikes, Aurora Opsahl, Alyssa Watkins and Sydeney Skorich all scored twice as Proctor/Hermantown dominated International Falls, 13-1 in Hermantown on Thursday night. Braelyn Sathers, Kaitlyn Fawcett and Bailey Stokke all also scored for the Mirage while Ryan Gray made four saves. In other high school girls hockey action, Hibbing/Chisholm picked up a big road win,…
High School, Sports

Prep Boys Hockey: Greyhounds Win Battle for Duluth; Spartans, Golden Bears Also Victorious

Duluth East got the win over Duluth Marshall, while Superior and Eveleth-Gilbert also picked up wins.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Ricky Lyle, Ryder Donovan and Tyler McGilivray each scored twice as the Duluth East boys hockey team got the road win over Duluth Marshall 8-2 Thursday night at Mars Lakeview Arena. Charlie Erickson and Logan Anderson also scored for the Greyhounds. Dakota Oman and Keelan Golat scored for the Hilltoppers. In other action, Superior held off Denfeld…
High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Hunters’ Logan Jasper Signs NLI for UMD Baseball

The Denfeld catcher will be heading to UMD to play college baseball.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Denfeld’s Logan Jasper announced on his Twitter account Thursday that he won’t be going too far to play college baseball as he will join the UMD Bulldogs. Jasper is coming off a junior campaign where he was named to the All-Section and Conference First Team. Over the past four seasons while primarily playing catcher, Jasper has a…
High School, Sports

Hermantown Hockey to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Hawks hockey alumni are invited to the festivities this Saturday.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – This Saturday, the Hermantown hockey program will welcome Hawks from the past and present to celebrate the team’s 70th anniversary. Hermantown hockey alumni from the past seven decades are invited to the festivities this Saturday as the Hawks will face Totino-Grace at 3:15 p.m. at the Hermantown Ice Arena. There will also be a special ceremony at…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Hilltopper, Bulldog Connolly Re-Signs with Swedish Pro Team

The 2012 Hobey Baker Award winner is staying overseas for the next few years.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldogs star and 2012 Hobey Baker Award winner Jack Connolly has signed a two–year extension with his Swedish pro team Lulea Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League. The Duluth native is in his seventh year in the SHL and is currently leading the league in scoring with 12 goals and 11 assists in 25 games….
High School, Sports

Greyhounds, Hilltoppers Prepare for Hockey Rivalry Game

Duluth East and Duluth Marshall will meet up on Thursday night for the fourth straight year.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s the game that local high school hockey fans look forward to ever since the rivalry was renewed in 2015. Since then, Duluth East and Duluth Marshall have met every year, and the stakes are always high. “Oh we just know that this place is going to be packed. All the kids up at school, they hate them….
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Women Fall to Huskies in Final Non-Conference Game

Michigan Tech shot 49% from the field to get the win over UMD.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Senior guard Sammy Kozlowski became the 21st player in program history to score 1000 career points, but the party was spoiled as Michigan Tech defeated the UMD women’s basketball team 66-57 Wednesday afternoon at Romano Gym. Sarah Grow, the reigning NSIC North Division Player of the Week, finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs…
High School, Sports

Two Harbors’ Keech Signs NLI for the University of North Dakota

The standout lineman will take his talents west to play for the Fighting Hawks.
Sam Ali,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Agates defensive lineman Steven Keech has signed his National Letter of Intent to play for the University of North Dakota. The senior had a stellar final year for Two Harbors, recording 66 tackles, including 22 for loss, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. Keech’s play on the line helped the Agates win their first section title…
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Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree!

Active Adventures: Hike Into The Superior National Forest For A Family Tradiation!
Brittney Merlot,

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures we are headed into the thick of the woods, to cut down our own Christmas Tree! First things first, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR PERMIT! On average, 200-300 permits are sold annually! It’s only $5, cash or check only. It can be quickly picked up at the Superior National Forest…
High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Lumberjacks Boys/Girls Win; Bluejackets Girls Win Seventh Straight

Both Cloquet squads picked up close wins while the Hibbing girls got a road win over Superior.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In high school girls basketball action, Cloquet battled back from being down double-digits at the half to get the home win over Hermantown, 57-54. The Lumberjacks (4-2) will host North Branch on Thursday while the Hawks (2-7) will host Duluth Denfeld on Friday. Also in action, the Hibbing girls basketball team took down Superior on the road,…
High School, Sports

Prep Hockey: Mirage, Lumberjack Boys Score Double-Digit Goals

The Proctor-Hermantown girls and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys each got big wins on Tuesday night.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Ten different players scored for the Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey team as they defeated Superior 11-1 Tuesday night at the Hermantown Ice Arena. The Mirage pick up their third straight win to improve 8-4 as they will host International Falls on Thursday. In boys action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton knocked Hibbing-Chisholm 10-0. Cole Ketola finished with three goals while Christian Galatz…