DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team faced off against a first-time opponent on Friday night. Facing Lindenwood, the Bulldogs scored early and often en route to a 6 to 3 victory. UMD was led by Grayden Siepmann, who had two goals in the contest. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop scheduled for 6:07 pm….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was back at Amsoil Arena for the first time since November 22nd on Friday. The Bulldogs faced off against the top ranked team in the country in Wisconsin. It was a back and forth battle between UMD and Wisconsin as they eventually settled for the 1-1 tie. UMD earned the extra point by…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams were back in action at home against Sioux Falls on Friday. The men’s team fell short in their contest against Sioux Falls, falling 93-89. Leading the team in points for UMD was Kole Hanson with 24. For the women’s squad, they extend their win streak to ten, after taking down…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Jocelyne Larocque has made Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. It’s the 4th time in her career that she’ll rep the Maple Leaf. Larocque also will be the 8th Bulldog player all-time to play in four Olympics. On the bench will be another former Bulldog as Caroline Ouellette will serve as an assistant for…
SANDSTONE, Minn.– When choosing to take on winter sports, many people tend to choose skiing and snowboarding. But the Ice Climbing Festival in Sandstone, takes things to the extreme. For over two decades, Sandstone has held the not so hidden gem in the Robinson Quarry Park. Brave adventurers from both near and far gather here for this bone chilling experience….
Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers will travel to the Chicago Bears in a wild-card game and rare playoff matchup. The NFL’s longest-running rivalry will only be televised on Amazon Prime. The two teams…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team was back at home on Thursday night, taking on Rock Ridge. The Wolverines bounce back, picking up the road win against the Greyhounds 3-1. Rock Ridge is back in action on Saturday, January 10th, against Bemidji. Puck drop is at 2 p.m. For the Greyhounds, their next game is on Tuesday, January…
DULUTH, Minn.- A current UMD men’s hockey player will compete in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic games. Goaltender Adam Gajan has made the 2026 Slovakia Olympic team. Gajan is the first Bulldog to be named to an Olympic roster since Noah Cates in 2022. The past few weeks Gajan has been playing international hockey, suiting up for the U.S Collegiate…
DULUTH, Minn.- After going 8-0 against NSIC North conference foes, the UMD women’s basketball team will battle two teams from the south division this upcoming weekend. They are Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota State, who are 3rd and 4th respectively in that division. UMD, who is currently on a nine-game winning streak, will look to return the favor after falling…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like the women’s team, the UMD men’s squad is also currently sitting at the top of the NSIC North Division. This weekend, they’ll battle two teams that are in quite different positions. Sioux Falls is fighting in the middle of the pack of the Southern division and Southwest Minnesota State is in a three-way tie for first. Head…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Piedmont Youth Hockey Association is gearing up for its annual outdoor jamboree. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. From a full day of hockey, food, and family fun, this event is a great way to support the community rink while enjoying what it has to offer. “This is Piedmont’s weekend to come and celebrate,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight End Luke Dehnicke has found his new home. According to CBS Sports, Dehnicke signed with Northwestern out of the Big Ten Conference. Just this past year, number 88 had 61 catches for 1,119 yards. He also hauled in 14 touchdowns. Following the season, Dehnicke earned plenty of hardware as he was named an All-American by…
DULUTH, Minn.- In the state of Minnesota, everyone knows who the Minnesota Vikings are. In the city of Duluth, there’s one Viking that all Duluthians will always remember. That player is C.J. Ham. The former Duluth Denfeld Hunter, dominated in high school for the Hunters. Rushing for more than 1,800 yards between his junior and senior year. After playing college…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team began 2026 the same way it ended 2025. And that’s by defeating Beloit. The Yellowjackets took down the Buccaneers 3 to 2 on Wednesday night. Blake Setter scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 2nd period. UWS improves to 8-5-1 and will next play at Concordia on Friday. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Another former UMD standout has landed on an Olympic team. Lara Stalder is once again set to don a Switzerland sweater at the Winter Games this February. This will be the fourth time in her career that she’s competed at the Olympics. Stalder last suited up for UMD during the 2016-2017 season. She’s the 7th player in program…
ESKO, Minn.- Just a few days after he entered the transfer portal, we now know some of the teams that are interested in Esko native Koi Perich. According to CBS Sports, the former Gophers safety is expected to visit Texas Tech on Thursday and then Oregon following that. In addition to those teams, Gophers reporter Tony Liebert added Ohio State…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is preparing to face a first-time opponent this week in Lindenwood. The Lions, who are in their fourth year as a Division one program, picked up some key wins this season. That included a 4 to 3 victory over Denver back in October. Overall, they are 9-9. Head Coach Scott Sandelin says it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team’s first half schedule meant a lot of time on the road. 14 out of 20 games were spent outside of Amsoil Arena. On top of that, they haven’t had a home contest in 48 days and are recently coming back from Northern Ireland. Quite the welcome home with the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD women’s hockey members have landed on their countries respective Olympic squads. Defender Nina Jobst-Smith has made Germany’s team and forward Katerina Mrazova is on Czechia’s squad. Jobst-Smith is the 3rd ever Bulldog to suit up for Team Germany and will become the 42nd Bulldog to skate in a Olympic game. As for Mrazova, she is…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team earned a statement win on Tuesday, defeating Cherry 70 to 41. Esko improves to 6-6 and will next play at Duluth Denfeld on January 13th. As for Cherry (9-2), they’ll host Littlefork-Big Falls on Thursday. In other boys action, Duluth Denfeld took down Proctor 71 to 38. The Hunters are now 6-3 and…
MAPLE, Wis.- Another Northwestern football standout will soon call UW-Stout home. Tigers offensive and defensive lineman Finley Nelson announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Tuesday. Nelson was 5th on the team in tackles this past year as he had a total of 53 tackles and five sacks. He also picked up all-state honors after helping lead the team…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team went a whole month without a loss to begin the season. But since then, the injury bug has bit the team as all-time scoring leader Calvin Anderson and center Drew Eisel are sidelined. Anderson is nursing a leg injury and Eisel treating a hand injury. The Spartans have lost their last two games…
DULUTH, Minn.- Marcus Pointer will once again lead the Duluth Huskies this upcoming summer. The team announced Monday that Pointer will be the team’s field manager for a 7th straight season. Just last year, the Pacifica, California native led Duluth to their fifth-ever World Series and his 2nd at the helm. Pointer has also amassed 212 regular-season wins and guided…
Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Operations Branch Chief Jeff Harrington said, “Every year, our lock and dam operators transition…
Voyageurs National Park Snowmobile Trail Hazard Alert (1/6/2-26) INTERNATIONL FALLS, Min. – Voyageurs National Park has issued a “Snowmobile Trail Hazard Alert”. The alert issued on January 6, 2026 said, “Snowmobile riders please be aware. An “ice heave” is rapidly growing and changing on the Green Trail near Sphunge Island on Kabetogama Lake.” It added, “In some areas the ice…
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Logo ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men’s event Feb….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld girls basketball team was back in action on Monday taking on Two Harbors. The Hunters snap a two-game losing streak, defeating the Agates 61-45. Up I-35, the Proctor girls basketball team tipped off against Esko. The Rails improved to 11-2 after taking down Esko 71-36. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Northwestern Tigers linebacker Tanner Kaufman and Northwoods/Solon Springs defensive back Jared Schultz are national champions. The pair and UW-River Falls claimed their first national championship on Sunday after taking down North Central 24 -14. The Falcons end their historic season with a 14-1 record. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team dropped three spots in the recent USCHO poll after their trip to Ireland. The Bulldogs fall from 5th to 8th in the poll after falling to Harvard 3-2 and to Quinnipiac 3-1 in the Friendship Series. The Bulldogs have a tough series coming up this weekend. They will take on the top-ranked team…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team stays put in the recent USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are ranked 5th in the country after their exhibition win over Manitoba. UMD currently sits at 14-6 on the year and will be back at Amsoil Arena this weekend. The Bulldogs welcome in Lindenwood, who holds a 9-9 record. Puck drop between UMD and…
BWCA, Minn.– During the middle of winter, many outdoor enthusiasts look forward to some summer camping, and the Superior National Forest is staying on top of that. The Superior National Forest announced permit reservations will be up for grabs on Wednesday, January 28th at 9 am CDT. They will be valid starting on May 1st- September 30th, 2026. Officials from…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Both the Proctor/Hermantown girls and Hermantown boys hockey teams had their first-ever games at NorthStar Ford Arena on Saturday. The Mirage began out the day by handling North Shore, 8 to 2. Proctor/Hermantown broke away in the 2nd, thanks to a four-goal period. They’ll next be in action on Tuesday at Duluth at 7 PM. As for North…
Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) celebrates after a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to play on Friday with a exhibition win over Manitoba, 4 to 0. Ty Hanson ponders a pass during Friday’s exhibition game against Manitoba. (photo captured by Fox 21’s Jason Van Horn.) The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in the contest. (Jayson Shaugabay, Callum Arnott, Hunter Anderson, and Ryan Zaremba.) UMD will…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team picked up win number 10 on the year on Friday, defeating Chisago Lakes 75 to 22. The Rails will next be in action on Monday at Esko. In boys action, Duluth Marshall is still in search of their first win, falling to Blake 87-60. The Hilltoppers will host South Ridge on January 9th….
DULUTH, Minn. — Portman Hockey celebrated the kickoff to their outdoor hockey season with their annual “Great Skate” fundraiser. Skaters both big and small gathered from around the Northland to help Portman raise funds for the organization’s programs, in order to keep the sport affordable for all interested kids. After the event was previously postponed from its original Dec. 17….
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals. Michigan State’s Lee Ryker tied it for the United States with 1:33 left in regulation and Notre Dame goalie Nick Kempf off for an extra attacker. Lee Tuuva and…
BELFAST, Northern Ireland.- The UMD women’s hockey team stormed back from a two-goal deficit on Friday against Harvard. Playing in their first international game in Northern Ireland, UMD’s Thea Johansson first scored at the 8:38 mark in the 3rd to make it a one-goal affair. Then a little over five minutes later, Grace Sadura netted the equalizer, sending to the…
Tage Thompson and Clayton Keller helped the U.S. win the world hockey championship for the first time since 1933, while Seth Jones was a key part of the Florida Panthers’ second consecutive Stanley Cup run. Those contributions earned them a spot on the U.S. team at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the only three additions from the 4 Nations Face-Off early last year. USA…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- After two successful seasons at the University of Minnesota, Esko native and Gophers safety Koi Perich is now exploring other options. Late Thursday night, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Perich intends to enter the transfer portal. Thamel added that number three is open to returning to Minnesota but still will speak with other teams. In two seasons, Perich…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness began 2026 with a victory. On Thursday, the team defeated the Chippewa Steel 4 to 2 for their 20th win of the 2025-2026 season. Talan Blanck led Minnesota with two goals in the contest. The Wilderness continue their homestand on Friday by welcoming in Kenai River. Puck drop is at 7:15 pm. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s almost gameday for the UMD women’s hockey team. But, it’s not any ordinary game. Friday morning, the Bulldogs will play in their first-ever international game, facing Harvard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It’s all a part of the Friendship Series, with the winner of the contest set to face either Boston or Quinnipiac on Saturday. But first things…
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Current UMD forward Max Plante is set to miss Team USA’s upcoming quarterfinal game against Finland. At Thursday’s practice, U.S. head coach Bob Motzko said Plante will not suit up on Friday. The Hermantown native originally suffered an undisclosed injury in the 2nd period of Monday’s game against Slovakia. Puck drop against Finland is at 5 PM….
MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and is expected to be sidelined four to six months, including the upcoming Unrivaled season, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced Thursday. Collier had been rehabbing ankle injuries suffered during the WNBA season but said last month that she was working back to full strength so…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Clayton Tune will start at quarterback for Green Bay in its regular-season finale Sunday at Minnesota with the Packers intending to rest Jordan Love as he prepares for the playoffs. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Love has cleared concussion protocol, but isn’t expected to play against the Vikings (8-8). Green Bay (9-6-1) already is…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team entered play on Wednesday with a chance at another Heritage Holiday Classic championship. Playing Mankato West in the title game, the Hunters forced overtime in the 3rd with a goal by Liam Doyle. But in the extra period, Brooks Baukol called game to give the Scarlets the 3-2 victory. Cory Backstrom had…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s not very often you get to play a college hockey game overseas. But the UMD women’s hockey team is doing just that as they’ll face Harvard in Northern Ireland. “Very excited to go to Ireland,” with a laugh said O’Brien. All joking aside, it’s a pretty special occasion for UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien. “My grandpa was…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Lucas Pettersson and Eddie Genborg each scored twice and Sweden beat the United States 6-3 on Wednesday night in the world junior hockey championship to complete group play unbeaten. Casper Juustovaara opened the scoring in the first period on a deflection, and the Swedes led 5-1 in the second period in the Group A finale….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The current captain of the Hermantown girls basketball team knows what her basketball future looks like. And it’s with Luther College. Recently, forward Aurora Decker announced her commitment to the Norse. Luther is a division three school that plays out of the American Rivers conference. Decker and the Hawks are currently 7-2 this season and are on a…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Trevon Diggs was claimed by the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, a day after the Dallas Cowboys waived the 2021 All-Pro cornerback. This move enables Green Bay to boost its injury-riddled secondary by taking a chance on a two-time Pro Bowl selection seeking a career reset. Diggs had an NFL-leading 11 interceptions and earned All-Pro honors with Dallas in…
