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Brewers Become First MLB Team to Clinch Playoff Spot this Season

This marks the seventh time in the last eight seasons that the Brewers have qualified for the playoffs.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to outperforming forecasts every year, but this season might represent their most remarkable accomplishment yet. During a season in which they have built the best record in the majors, the Brewers reached their latest milestone by becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth. According to MLB, the New York Mets’ 3-2…

#24 UMD Football Walks-Off #7 MSU-Mankato After 25-yard Field Goal From Jadon Apgar

The Bulldogs improve to 3-0 on the season. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted its home opener on Saturday against 7th ranked MSU-Mankato. The Mavericks scored a touchdown late in the second quarter to give them a 7-3 lead at halftime over UMD. In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs and the Mavericks were tied 14-14 But the Bulldogs put together a 6:19 drive that was capped off…

UMD Volleyball Earns Sweep Against Northern Michigan, Improving to 7-0

The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls (5-3). 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team closed out the Up North Preseason Tournament against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs pick up the sweep, defeating the Wildcats in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was senior middle blocker Kylie Broten with 12 kills in three sets. The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls…

Prep Football: Northwestern & Hermantown Remain Perfect in 2025 Season

Northwestern (4-0) will next play at Cumberland on September 19th.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team continued their perfect start to the season on Friday night. Facing St. Croix Falls in their home opener, the Tigers left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Northwestern (4-0) will next play at Cumberland on September 19th. Speaking of unbeaten teams, Hermantown took down Duluth East 42 to…

Bemidji State Spoils Home Opener for UMD Women’s Soccer

UMD (1-1-1) will next host Sioux Falls on September 19th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team was able to play in front of their home fans for the first time on Friday. Taking on Bemidji State, UMD took a 1-0 lead into the half thanks to a goal by Kaitlyn Beavers. After that though, the Beavers responded with three unanswered goals in the 2nd half to come away with…

Jacob Lambert Becomes New Owner of Duluth Harbor Monsters

Lambert is a native of Kettle River and was very involved with the team as a sponsor before.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are under new ownership. After multiple discussions throughout the 2025 season, Brent Labrie and Kramer Service Group has now sold the team to Jacob Lambert and J&B Manufactured Homes. Lambert is a native of Kettle River and was very involved with the team as a sponsor before. With the move, General Manager Steve Walters…

CSS Women’s Hockey Adds Hoff & Wolff to Coaching Staff, Eckstrom & Sandelin to Roster

The Saints are entering their first year under head coach Sydney Brodt.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been a busy off-season for the St. Scholastica women’s hockey team. That trend continued this week when the team hired former North Shore girls head coach Callie Hoff and former Bulldog Nick Wolff to the coaching staff. Hoff will be an assistant while Wolff will be a player development and skills coach. Other notable moves from the…

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft Lead the Way in Packers’ 27-18 Victory Over Commanders

Tight end Tucker Kraft caught six passes for a career-high 124 yards to help the Packers go 2-0 for the first time since 2020.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he’s not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks. Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and the Packers beat the Washington Commanders 27-18 on…

UMD Volleyball Edges Michigan Tech in Five Sets to Remain Unbeaten

UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on Friday at 6 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team returned home on Thursday for their home opener against Michigan Tech. After dropping the first and third set, UMD bounced back in the 2nd, 4th, and finally the 5th set to take the 3-2 victory. The Bulldogs were led by Kylie Broten, who had 15 kills. UMD (5-0) will next host Adelphi University on…

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls Improve to 7-0, Duluth East Boys Extend Win Streak to Five

Esko is next in action on Tuesday at Two Harbors.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team continued their perfect start to the season on Thursday night. Playing at Hermantown, Esko shutout the Hawks 3-0 to improve to 7-0 on the season. Esko is next in action on Tuesday at Two Harbors. As for Hermantown (3-3-2), they’ll host Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Saturday. Over on the boys side, Duluth East extended…

Hermantown Volleyball Bounces Back Against Hibbing, Winning in Three-Sets

Leading the way for the Hawks was Lilah Conley with 8 kills.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In prep volleyball, the Hermantown Hawks hosted the Hibbing Bluejackets on Thursday night. Hermantown bounces back against the Bluejackets, winning in three sets. Leading the way for the Hawks was Lilah Conley with 8 kills. Hermantown returns to action on Thursday, September 18th, against Duluth Denfeld. First set is at 7 p.m. For the Bluejackets, their next game…

UMD Volleyball Begins Six-Game Homestand with Up North Preseason Tournament

Combined, the Bulldogs are 65-25 all-time against their Up North Tourney foes.

DULUTH, Minn.- You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for the UMD volleyball team.  A perfect 4-0 record at the McKendree Invitational. An added bonus is they’ll spend the next six contests at home. Bulldogs once again playing host for the Up North Preseason Tournament. First up on the docket is a Michigan Tech squad that UMD…

Northern Star: Clara Swanson

Esko & Swanson are currently 12-2 this season.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko Volleyball team has started their 2025 season red hot. A key piece of that early success for Esko is thanks to Senior Outside hitter Clara Swanson,  who has made a big jump from her junior to senior year. “She was very consistent last year, hitting really well and not making many errors. This year, the power…

Kidd’s Goal Not Enough as UWS Men’s Soccer Falls to Macalester

Jake Kidd scored the first goal of the season and lone score of the contest for UWS.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still searching for their first win of the 2025 season. On Wednesday night, the Yellowjackets hosted a 3-1 Macalester squad that was able to get the best of them, 2-1. Jake Kidd scored the first goal of the season and lone score of the contest for UWS. UW-Superior (0-3) will next be…

New Faces & New Leadership for UMD Women’s Hockey in 2025-2026 Season

UMD's season opener is September 19th at Mercyhurst University.

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just nine days away from the start of another UMD women’s hockey season. After making it to the national tournament for the 5th straight year in their last campaign, UMD will try to work their way back there with a lot of new faces. 13 newcomers along with 10 returners will don a Bulldog sweater this…

CSS Women’s Soccer Blanks Bethany Lutheran for 1st Win Since 2023

Mariah Hernesman, Lily Rippie, Anna Manion, and Julia Lewis all found the back of the net for CSS.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time since October of 2023, the St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has won a contest. Playing old UMAC foe Bethany Lutheran on Wednesday, the Saints put up four unanswered goals to come away with the 4 to 0 victory. Mariah Hernesman, Lily Rippie, Anna Manion, and Julia Lewis all found the back of the net…

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act passes Senate

Olympic rings WASHINGTON, D.C. – The bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act has passed the Senate. U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the passing of the act. The House of Representatives passed this legislation, which was led by Representative Peter Stauber and co-sponsored by the entire Minnesota Congressional Delegation. The amended bill now returns to the House…

Prep Volleyball: Proctor Returns to Win Column, Superior Falls at Home

Proctor is next in action on Thursday at Cloquet.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team bounced back on Tuesday night, defeating Rock Ridge in four sets. With the victory, it snapped a three-game losing skid for the Rails. They’ll next be in action on Thursday at Cloquet. As for Rock Ridge, they return home to play International Falls on Thursday. In other prep volleyball action, Superior’s rally fell short…

#24 UMD Football Set to Renew Rivalry with #7 MSU-Mankato

In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD is 5-6 against Mankato in the last 11 meetings.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continued their perfect start to the season by taking down Concordia-St. Paul 61 to 7 this past Saturday. Now, the stakes get raised a little bit. The 7th ranked Minnesota State- Mankato Mavericks pay the 24th ranked Bulldogs a visit this weekend. In recent years, the rivalry series has been almost even as UMD…

MN DNR’s Fall Color Forecast is Live!

DULUTH, Minn. — Fall Color Lovers, it’s your time of year again! The Minnesota DNR has released its fall colors forecast. Late September to mid-October is the general peak across the Northland. Patterns of temperature, precipitation, wind and the timing of hard freezes can impact when fall colors peak and how long they last. These weather changes can make exact…

J.J. McCarthy Rallies the Vikings in the Fourth Quarter of His Debut for a 27-24 Win Over the Bears

McCarthy completed 13 of 20 passes for 143 yards.

CHICAGO (AP) — J.J. McCarthy’s long-awaited debut for the Minnesota Vikings was looking more like a nightmare. Even so, coach Kevin O’Connell could sense things were going to change. And he told his quarterback that at halftime. “You are going to bring us back to win this game,” O’Connell said he told McCarthy. McCarthy did just that in the fourth quarter, throwing…

Duluth Marshall Boys Soccer Extends Win Streak to Four, Defeating Mesabi East Area

The Hilltoppers extend their winning streak to four after defeating the Giants 11 to 2. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team hosted Mesabi East Area on Monday afternoon. The Hilltoppers extend their winning streak to four after defeating the Giants 11 to 2. Duluth Marshall is back in action on Saturday, September 13th, against Hibbing/Chisholm. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Giants, their next game is on Tuesday, September 9th, against…

UMD Defensive Back Jonathan Shrum Named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week

UMD will host their home opener against MSU Mankato on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.-UMD defensive back Jonathan Shrum was named NSIC special teams player of the week on Monday. Against Concordia St. Paul, Shrum recorded 111 return yards. Shrum had a 90-yard kick return touchdown to open up the game. He now ranks second in kick returns in the NSIC with an average of 43.7 yards per return. The Bulldogs are coming…

UMD Setter Ava Jones Earns NSIC Setter of the Week Honor

UMD is back in action on Thursday, September 11th, against Michigan Tech.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, UMD’s Setter Ava Jones was named the NSIC setter of the week for her performance at the McKendree Invitational over the weekend. Jones recorded 180 assists, 9 Service aces, and 23 digs to help the Bulldogs go 4-0 at the tournament. UMD is back in action on Thursday, September 11th, against Michigan Tech. Game time is…

Duluth Harbor Monsters Sign Former Minnesota Running Back Shannon Brooks

Brooks played for the Gophers from 2015 to 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- In the Arena League, the Duluth Harbor Monsters have signed former Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Shannon Brooks for the 2026 season. Brooks played for the Gophers from 2015 to 2019. During his time with Minnesota, Brooks recorded 2,290 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. Brooks joins a Harbor Monsters team that is coming off another championship season, defeating…

Naz Reid’s sister fatally shot at New Jersey apartment complex, boyfriend charged with murder

Naz Reid JACKSON, N.J. (AP) — The sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex by her boyfriend, who was charged with murder, authorities said Monday. Police went to the Paragon apartment complex in Jackson around 11 a.m. Saturday, after receiving reports of shots fired. They soon found Toraya Reid, 28, unresponsive…

Grand Rapids Girls Soccer Earns Win Against Duluth Marshall on Lake Superior Conference Day

The Thunderhawks picked up the road win defeating the Hilltoppers 2 to 1. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids girls soccer team took on Duluth Marshall on Lake Superior Conference Day on Saturday. The Thunderhawks picked up the road win, defeating the Hilltoppers 2 to 1. Grand Rapids returns to action on Tuesday, September 9th, against Esko. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Hilltoppers they are back at home on Tuesday, September 9th,…

UWS Women’s Soccer Falls Short at Home Against UW-Stout

The Yellowjackets fall to 0-3 on the season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team aimed for their first win of the season as they hosted UW-Stout on Saturday afternoon. The Yellowjackets wait for a win will continue after falling 1-o to the Blue Devils. UWS will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday, September 10th, as they hit the road to take on Concordia (Minn.) Game…

Jordan Love Starts Fast and Parsons Gets a Sack in his Green Bay Debut as Packers Defeat Lions 27-13

The Packers host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay helped the Packers put their recent NFC North struggles behind them. Jordan Love threw a pair of touchdown passes and Parsons had a sack in his Green Bay debut as the Packers delivered an exceptional defensive performance in a 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Opening a…

Prep Football: Hermantown Defends the Hammer, Esko Wins Nail-Biter, Duluth East Suffers First Loss

Hermantown has held on to the hammer since the 2020 season.  

DULUTH, Minn.- Week two of prep football kicked off in Minnesota on Friday night. In Hermantown, a rivalry game that dates all the way back to 1941 continued on Friday, as the Hawks hosted the Proctor Rails in the annual Hammer game. The Hawks will keep the hammer for another year as they defeat the Rails 89-0. Hermantown has held…

UMD Football Promotes Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach

Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team promoted offensive coordinator Chase Vogler to Associate Head Coach on Friday. Vogler has been on the coaching staff since the 2019 season. During his reign, he’s led multiple all-american selections, including tight end Sam Pitz and offensive lineman Aiden Williams. He’s also built up quite the rushing attack as UMD was 12th in the…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hoops Announce 2025-26 Schedule

The UMD men's and women's basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams announced their 2025-26 schedule earlier this week. For the men’s team, the Bulldogs first regular season matchup is on the road against East Central University on November 14th. Following that contest, UMD will host the American Family Insurance Classic for the second straight year on November 21st and 22nd. Where the…

Man cited for starting Camp House Fire

Camp House Fire (May 15, 2025) DULUTH, Min. – A Duluth man has been cited in connection with the Camp House Fire. It is believed the fire started from an unattended campfire. The fire started May 11, 2025, near Brimson. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources tells FOX21, “The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in coordination with the St….

Proctor Volleyball Defends Home Court in Four-Set Victory Over Hermantown

Proctor is back in action on Saturday, September 6th, against Cambridge-Isanti. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- Minnesota prep volleyball continued on Thursday night as the Proctor Rails hosted their rivals in Hermantown on Thursday. The Rails defended their home court defeating the Hawks 3-1 to improve to 6-3 on the season. Proctor is back in action on Saturday, September 6th, against Cambridge-Isanti. Game time is at 9 a.m. For the Hawks, they return to…

Hermantown Boys Soccer Earns Third Win of the Season, Defeating C-E-C 1-0

Scoring the lone goal for the Hawks was Quinn Raukar. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On the pitch, the Hermantown boys soccer team welcomed in Cloquet/Esko/Carlton on Thursday night. A defensive battle between the Hawks and the Lumberjacks, but Hermantown walks away with the win defeating the Lumberjacks 1-o. Scoring the lone goal for the Hawks was Quinn Raukar. Hermantown’s next game is on Tuesday, September 9th, against Duluth Denfeld. Kickoff is at…

7th Ranked UW-Eau Claire Blanks UW-Superior Men’s Soccer

UWS (0-2) will next host Macalester on September 10th.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is still in search of their first win of the 2025 season. On Thursday, #7 UW-Eau Claire scored two first half goals and then two 2nd half goals to go on to defeat the Yellowjackets 4-0. UWS (0-2) will next host Macalester on September 10th. Categories: College, Sports

MIB’s Luke Winans Joins 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame Class

Winans coached MIB from 1994 to 2019, where he picked up 379 wins.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Earlier this summer it was reported that Barnum coach Rich Newman is set to be inducted into the 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame. Now, former Mountain Iron-Buhl coach Luke Winans is set to join him. Winans coached MIB from 1994 to 2019, where he picked up 379 wins and led the team to the 2000 state tournament….

Northern Star: Martin Sleen

Sleen and Hermantown will host Proctor this upcoming Friday at 7 PM.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Martin Sleen had his fair share of touchdowns in 2024. That trend continued in Week 1 when the junior running back found the end zone three times in Hermantown’s 52 to 7 win over Duluth Denfeld. “When I’m on the field and I’m gone for a big touchdown, I don’t really have much going through my head. It’s…

Superior Boys Soccer Holds Off Duluth Denfeld for 2nd Win of Season

Superior improves to 2-1 and will next play at Hibbing/Chisholm on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys soccer team returned to the win column on Wednesday night, defeating Duluth Denfeld 2-1. Superior improves to 2-1 and will next play at Hibbing/Chisholm on Thursday. As for Duluth Denfeld (1-5), they are back at home on Saturday to face Bemidji. Categories: High School, Sports

Steelers Release Former Bulldog Aiden Williams from Practice Squad

Williams had been on the team's practice squad for the last six days.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams has once again been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Williams had been on the team’s practice squad for the last six days. If this is it for the guard in the steel city, he ends his campaign suiting up in one preseason game and playing 54 snaps against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He…

Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise and Scott Gomez Headline the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025

USA Hockey announced the quintet of inductees Wednesday.

Longtime NHL players Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise and Scott Gomez headline the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025. Olympic gold medal-winning women’s defender Tara Mounsey and photographer Bruce Bennett are also set to be enshrined at a ceremony in St. Paul, Minnesota. USA Hockey announced the quintet of inductees Wednesday. “The collection of talent that is part of…

Prep Volleyball: Esko Extends Win Streak to 6, Hibbing Bounces Back

Both the Esko and Hibbing volleyball teams picked up wins on Tuesday night.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, defeating Rock Ridge in straight sets. Esko improves to 7-1 and will next play at Two Harbors on Thursday. As for Rock Ridge, they are at Proctor on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Hibbing knocked off Duluth Denfeld in five sets. The Bluejackets are now 3-1 and…

UMD Football to Open Conference Play with Road Contest at Concordia-St. Paul

UMD has won the last 11 meetings against Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was back to work for the UMD football team Tuesday afternoon after they opened up the season with a controlling 35 to 7 victory over Winona State last Thursday. Bulldogs beginning preparation for a Concordia-St. Paul squad, who UMD has won the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2005. On top of that, the Bulldogs have averaged…

Former Bulldog Cole Spicer Joins Western Michigan

Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in 17 games.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced back in April that former Bulldog Cole Spicer was making his return to college hockey with Arizona State. Fast forward to Tuesday, Spicer has transferred once again. He’ll skate for the defending national champions, Western Michigan this upcoming season. Spicer last suited up for UMD back in the 2023-2024 season and tallied nine points in…

Hermantown Football Ready for Annual Rivalry Game Against Proctor

The rivalry game dates all the way back to 1941.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- As week two gets underway, the Hermantown football team gears up for a rivalry game that has been going on for 84 years. The Hawks welcome in the Proctor Rails for the annual Hammer game on Friday, September 5th. The rivalry game dates all the way back to 1941. The Hawks have held on to the hammer since…

Minnesota Wilderness Hires Craig Larson as Next Assistant Coach

The Wilderness opens up the season on September 12th, against the Springfield Jr Blues.

CLOQUET, Minn.- On the ice, the Minnesota Wilderness hired a new assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. The Wilderness hired Craig Larson as their next assistant coach.  Before his time with the Wilderness, Larson spent three seasons with the Aberdeen Wings in the NAHL. He was a scout and director of player personnel. The Wilderness opens up the season on…

CSS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Both Fall to Luther College in Doubleheader

Both the men's and women's teams are in search of their first win of the 2025 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s and women’s soccer teams hosted Luther College in a doubleheader on Sunday night. In the men’s contest, the Saints couldn’t generate any offense all game, falling to the Norse 6-0. Over in the women’s game, not the result the Saints were looking for as Luther blanks CSS 1-0. The men’s team will travel to Waukesha…

Duluth East Girls Soccer Settles for 1-1 Tie with Wayzata

Duluth East is back in action on Thursday, September 4th, against Grand Rapids. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls soccer team aimed to protect its perfect season on Saturday as they welcomed in Wayzata. A defensive battle between the Greyhounds and the Trojans as the two teams settle for a 1-1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for the Greyhounds was Darby Friday. Duluth East is back in action on Thursday, September 4th, against…