The Minnesota Vikings get a double dip of international play in 2025 with trips to both Ireland and Britain as the NFL features a record seven overseas kickoffs this season, including forays into Germany and Spain. The Vikings will play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park in Dublin on Sept. 28 in Ireland’s first NFL regular season game, and then…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Edwards let it fly from 30 feet just before the halftime buzzer and his 3-pointer provided some much-needed momentum that Minnesota took right into a commanding third quarter. Edwards also spoke up to his team at halftime and Chris Finch credited that pep talk for setting the tone ahead of an impressive second half. “At…
FREDENBURG, Minn. –In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the fishing opener is like an unofficial holiday for Minnesotans. “It’s more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a tradition. It’s really kind of the kickoff to summer, it’s an essential part of being a Minnesotan,” Emily Manning, Fredenberg Minno-ette Inc. Store Manger said. Across the state, boaters hit the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team hosted Hermantown in a Lake Superior conference match on Monday. The Hawks picked up the road over the Spartans 13 to 10 to improve to 6-6 on the year. Leading the way for the Hawks was Charle Marchand who went 4-5 on the day with 2 RBIs. The Hawks are back in action on…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor girls lacrosse team looked to bounce back on Monday against Rocori. A big win for the Stealth, as they defeated the Spartans 16 to 1, improving to 6-4 on the year. The Stealth are back in action on Thursday, May 15th, against St. Cloud. Game time is at 6 p.m. Categories: High School, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team underwent some change this off-season when longtime assistant coach Steve Lokken took over as the head coach of the program. One thing that hasn’t changed is the team’s play on the turf as Hermantown/Proctor is still in the hunt for the top spot in the Lake Superior conference. The Stealth are 4-4 on…
DULUTH, Minn.– The snow is melted, and the sun is shining that alone is something to celebrate. But with the turning of seasons, there was another special celebration. “It’s really important to highlight the really vital role that Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin along Lake Superior play for bird migration. And even just the interaction of the urban and rural with…
UPDATE: The Wisconsin Dells Police Chief tells FOX 21 that his agency is investigating an “incident involving juveniles” that was referred to them by the Superior Police Department, but did not confirm the incident was regarding the Superior High School boys lacrosse team. SUPERIOR, Wis. – FOX 21 has received tips about possible hazing regarding the Superior High School boys…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC men’s and women’s teams held their home opener on Saturday. The women’s team took on Karen FA in their home opener. The Beacons defeated Karen FA 11 to 1. Leading the way for Superior City was Anna Tobias, who had five goals. The Beacons are back in action on Sunday, May 18th, against Tonika…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even with Stephen Curry sidelined and Draymond Green in foul trouble, the Golden State Warriors were ahead by five points in the fourth quarter and felt they had every chance to grab a series lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. Until Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle took over for the Timberwolves in crunch time. Edwards…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD track and field team hosted the final day of the NSIC outdoor track and field championship meet on Saturday. Several Bulldogs aimed for conference titles on the last day of the meet. In the men’s 4×100 meter relay. UMD finished in third place with a time of 41.06 seconds. Earning six points for the Bulldogs. Over…
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday kicked off the Minnesota fishing opener, and anglers took to the water in hopes of reeling in a big one. The fishing opener is like an unofficial holiday across the state. Hundreds of boaters hit the water looking for some of Minnesota’s most popular fish including walleye, bass, and northern pike. During the fishing opener almost…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD track and field team opened up day two of the NSIC outdoor track and field championship on Friday. In the men’s 3000 meter Steeplechase. UMD senior, Jack Vankempen placed in the top three, earning a third-place finish with a time of 9: 21.39. Over in the women’s 1500 meter prelims, UMD’s Madeline Verkerke took home the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld track and field team hosted the annual Matt Kero Invitational on Friday. In the boys 4 by 800 meter relay. Cromwell- Wright finished in first with at time of 8: 49.28. Right behind the Cardinals, Duluth East took second place with at time of 8:52.36. Over in the boys 110 meters hurdles, Two Harbors junior…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Duluth East 5-0. The Rails improve to 5-7 on the season and will next host Grand Rapids at 7 PM on Monday. As for Duluth East (5-10), they’ll play at Moose Lake/Willow River on Monday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team welcomed in Somerset on Friday night. The Spartans defended their home field, as they earned the 6 to 0 shutout win. Superior extends their win streak to four. The Spartans are back in action on Tuesday, May 13th, against Menomonie. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from on the lacrosse field. At number one, Hermantown/Proctor’s Kale Smith tallies his 100th career point in a contest against C-E-C. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
MANKATO, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team entered the day with a chance to secure a spot in the UMAC title game. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets ran into top-seeded Bethany Lutheran, falling to the Vikings 3 to 2 in the semifinals. For a look at the box score, click here. Later on in the day, UWS faced off with Northwestern in a…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory on Thursday that tied the second-round playoff series at one game apiece. Anthony Edwards finished with 20 points after an injury scare for the Wolves, who more than tripled…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD baseball team faced an uphill climb on Thursday if they wanted to keep their season alive. The Bulldogs started out the day by defeating Minnesota Crookston 11-5 in a elimination game. For a look at the box score, click here. That victory set up another elimination game with Sioux Falls, which went back and forth….
CULVER, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team welcomed in Cherry on Thursday in a rematch of the 2024 section 7A title game. The Panthers defeated the defending champions 11 to 1, improving to 9-2 on the season. South Ridge is back in action on Friday, May 9th, against North Woods. First pitch is at 1 p.m. For the Tigers, their…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team continues to sit at the top of the Lake Superior conference standings. On Thursday, Duluth defeated Hermantown/Proctor 13 to 4 to improve to 5-0 in conference play. The Wolfpack (6-3) will next play at Rosemount on Saturday. As for the Stealth (4-3), they are at Anoka on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- To the diamond, UMD senior Nicole Schmitt adds another honor to her collegiate resume. Schmitt was named to the NFCA First Team All-Central Region this afternoon. The second baseman set the single season home run record for UMD, with 18 total home runs in her senior season. She also earned the NSIC Outstanding Senior of the Year for…
MANKATO, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team is one step closer to regaining the UMAC conference tournament title. On Thursday, UWS took on Northwestern in the quarterfinal round of the tournament. After the game was tied at three in the bottom of the 8th, Bella Garley beat out an infield single to score the game-winning run and give Superior the 4…
CHICAGO, IL.- The UW-Superior women’s tennis team saw their magical season come to a close on Thursday. Playing Hope College in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, UWS dropped the doubles point and then were swept in singles action, falling 4-0. For a look at the box score, click here. The Yellowjackets finish the year with a 21-6 overall…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The competitive nature of sports is an aspect that athletes use as motivation during their careers. For UWS senior catcher Ellie Macal, that competitive nature helped her fall in love with softball. “I chose softball because my brother played baseball when I was younger and he was a catcher, and I wanted to be better than him,” said…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge boys tennis team continues to have a remarkable run. On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Duluth Marshall 5 to 2 to improve to 15-0 on the season. Rock Ridge will next host Aitkin on Thursday. As for the Hilltoppers, they will host Hermantown on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD baseball team opened up NSIC tournament play on Wednesday, facing Wayne State in the opening round. After trailing 7-2 heading into the top of the 8th, UMD rallied back to force extras with the game tied at 8. That’s where Taylor Gill ended it as he had the game-winning rbi single in the 10th to…
DULUTH, Minn.- 13 local products heard their name called at the USHL Draft the past two days. The first to go in phase one was Hibbing/Chisholm’s Cole Swanson, who went in the 2nd round to the Waterloo Black Hawks. Swanson was second in scoring for the team. He was one of three Bluejackets to be picked. On Day 2, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry was already in the locker room with a bag of ice against his leg when his Golden State teammates arrived for halftime with a comfortable lead. The Warriors sure made the best of a bad situation. Buddy Hield and Draymond Green delivered from 3-point range with Curry suddenly sidelined by a hamstring strain, and Jimmy Butler gave…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- All eyes were on Stealth senior Kale Smith on Tuesday night as Hermantown/Proctor hosted Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in boys lacrosse. Smith needed four points to reach 100 for his career. He wasted no time in getting there, tallying all four in the first quarter alone. Number 100 happened on a goal by Smith with 1:44 to go in the quarter….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team didn’t let any deficits phase them on Tuesday afternoon. The Hilltoppers came back multiple times against the Stealth, eventually earning the 9 to 8 victory in overtime. Sarah Stauber had the game-winning goal in the extra period. Duluth Marshall improves to 4-1 and will next play at Gentry Academy on Thursday. As…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman infielder Joey Flom has been named the NSIC Freshman of the Year. Flom is the first Bulldog to win the award since 2013, when Alex Wojciechowski claimed the award. This season, Flom currently has a .373 batting average. He also clubbed 10 doubles, one triple, and three lead-off home runs. His teammates Nathan Rosenberg and Troy…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS softball team had a dominant 2025 campaign, ending regular season play at 30-and-10. But the Yellowjackets aren’t done yet, as UWS enters the UMAC postseason tournament later this week. The Yellowjackets are in search of their third consecutive UMAC title. UWS earned the second seed in the tournament, finishing behind Bethany Lutheran, who handed UWS two…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- End of the year UMAC honors were announced on Tuesday for men’s and women’s tennis. UW-Superior’s Igor Guetten Chaves is the Men’s Tennis Player of the Year. It’s the 2nd time in his career he’s earned the honor. The men’s and women’s coach, CeeJay Schaffner is named the Coach of the Year for both men and women. A…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods area: Walleye and sauger are the most important sport fish in Lake of the Woods, and as such those populations…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota. You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St. Louis River Estuary provides exceptional fishing opportunities for walleye and other species such as muskellunge, smallmouth bass, black crappie and…
DULUTH, Minn. – Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist safety and promotes healthy outdoor exercise. If your kids are biking to school, ensure they have a properly fitted helmet…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team hosted Chippewa Falls on Monday in a doubleheader. The Spartans earn the doubleheader sweep over the Cardinals as they took game one 4 to 0 and game two 10 to 9. With the doubleheader sweep, the Spartans extend their win streak to six. Superior is back in action on Tuesday, May 6th, against Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Rock Ridge baseball team snapped a five-game losing skid on Monday, defeating Duluth East 3-0. Monday’s meeting was the first home game at Greyhound Ballpark for Duluth East. Rock Ridge improves to 5-7 and will next play at Cherry on Wednesday. Duluth East (3-11) continues their homestand on Wednesday, hosting Hibbing. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth boys lacrosse team hosted Superior on Monday night. The Wolfpack ended up picking up the home win 15 to 6 over the Spartans. Duluth is back in action on Thursday, May 8th, against Hermantown/Proctor. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Spartans, their next game is on Saturday, May 10th, against Minneapolis. Game time is…
DULUTH, Minn.- A UMD Bulldog baseball player has finally earned a conference honor this season. Outfielder Kade Peloquin is the NSIC Player of the Week after tallying a .450 batting average with five total runs, 10 runs batted in, and four home runs. Peloquin also had the game-winning two-run home run in UMD’s last game at UMary. He and the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls basketball team will have a new head coach next season. On Sunday night, Rich Windt announced on the team’s Facebook page that he is resigning as head coach. Windt has led the Greyhounds for the past six seasons, which included a 13 and 14 record in the 2024-2025 season. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s tennis team achieved history over the weekend, winning their first-ever UMAC conference title and advancing to their first NCAA tournament. On Monday, it was the selection show as the Yellowjackets found out where they’re headed. UWS is Windy City bound as they’ll match up with Hope in the first round, a team they have yet…
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth duo is heading to the Olympics next year. Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin finished 5th at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship over the weekend to earn a berth for team USA in the 2026 games. For Thiesse, this is her 2nd Olympics appearance as she previously competed in the 2022 games in Women’s Play. As…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica utilityman Jake Schelonka wrapped up his Saints career as the team’s all-time hits leader. Schelonka had three hits total in a doubleheader against St. John’s on Saturday to reach 248 career hits. He passes Chris LePine, who had 245 hits during his reign at CSS. Schelonka and the Saints went 22-18 this past season, falling short…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net, eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best. OK, so he’s not quite ready to completely call it quits. Fleury revealed on Monday during a season-ending interview in…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have returned third baseman Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment, clearing the way for his season debut after he strained his left hamstring in spring training. The Twins reinstated both Lewis and multi-position player Willi Castro from the injured list on Monday, putting both regulars in play for the start of their three-game series against Baltimore…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS softball team hosted Bethany Lutheran in a doubleheader on Saturday, with UMAC postseason seeding on the line. The Vikings took game one 4 to 3 over the Yellowjackets. However, UWS bounced back in game two, defeating the Vikings 13 to 0 to earn a share of the UMAC Regular Season Title. With the Vikings taking two…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team hosted St. John’s on Saturday in a doubleheader. The Saints blanked the Johnnies in game one with a 14 to 0 victory. However, St John’s bounced back in game two with a 6 to 5 win to earn the doubleheader split. CSS ended the regular season 22-18. Categories: College, Sports
