MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Mountain-Iron Buhl dominated its way past Ely on Saturday afternoon as the Rangers picked up the 44-12 win in their final home game of the season. The Rangers improve to 4-1 on the season and will play at McDonell Central on Oct. 5. The Timberwolves fall to 1-3 and will host Cook County on Oct. 5….
DULUTH, Minn. – No. 5 University of Minnesota Duluth Volleyball won its 16th straight match at home as the Bulldogs swept the Augustana Vikings, 25-18, 25-9, 25-22. Morgen Makenzie finished with a team-high 15 kills, while Emily Torve had 44 assists. UMD will host Wayne State on Saturday at 4 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- No. 9 Minnesota Duluth took down No. 4 Boston College 4-2 in their season and home opener. Ryleigh Houston had two goals for the Bulldogs. Syndey Brodt and Lizi Norton also chipped in. The Bulldogs and Eagles will wrap up their series Saturday at Amsoil Arena. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with the St. Scholastica football team. We were joined by interim head coach George Penree, quarterback Zach Edwards and wide receiver Aaron Olson. The Saints talked about their emotional season-opening win over Westminster, plus their game this weekend against Martin Luther. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Cloquet 50, Grand Rapids 7 Esko 12, Pine City 6 Duluth Denfeld 36, Proctor 11 Two Harbors 27, Greenway Nashwauk Keewatin 12 Hermantown 21, Duluth East 14 MN 9-MAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Carlton 14, Cromwell-Wright 51 Littlefork-Big Falls 32 Wrenshall 30 WI HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Northwestern 34, Spooner 28 Superior 6, Menomonie 17 Categories: Friday Night…
BRULE, Wis. — Join Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot for a colorful ride down the Brule River! It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the changing leaves of Wisconsin. Take a calm beginner trip (where you won’t get splashed or wet). Or get your adrenaline pumping on novice or advanced rapids! Wet suits are available for the chilly fall days…
PROCTOR, Minn. – Payton Rodberg finished with 16 kills and 14 digs as Proctor got the sweep over Superior 3-0 Thursday night. Sam Pogatchnik chipped in with 17 assists, 10 kills, seven digs and five blocks to help the Rails win their fourth in a row. Next up is a date with Two Harbors on Saturday. In other volleyball news,…
ESKO, Minn. – One goal was the difference Thursday night as the Hermantown girls soccer team got a big road win over Esko 2-1. The Hawks win back-to-back games for the first time since the start of the season. They will take on Cloquet-Carlton this Saturday. The Eskomos drop their third straight as they will face Duluth Marshall on Monday….
DULUTH, Minn. – Will Francis scores in the second half as Duluth East stays undefeated, taking down rivals Duluth Marshall 4-0 on Thursday night. With that goal, Francis ties the Greyhounds’ school record for most goals in a single season, just a few days after breaking Duluth East’s record for most career goals. The Greyhounds will look to stay unbeaten…
DULUTH, Minn. – In a high-scoring affair from Bromberg Field, Cloquet-Carlton topped Proctor 7-0 on Wednesday night. The Lumberjacks improve to 11-1, notching their 7th win in a row. They will take on Duluth Marshall on Thursday. In other action, Duluth East got their fifth consecutive victory as they topped rivals Duluth Denfeld 2-1. Meredith Hill scored the go-ahead goal…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Ben Harnell scores the game-winner in overtime as Proctor hangs on to beat Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 2-1 Wednesday afternoon at Bromberg Field. The Rails improve to 7-5 on the season as they prepare for a showdown against Duluth Denfeld Thursday night. The Lumberjacks lose their third straight and will look to snap that skid on Saturday against Hermantown. Categories:…
CROMWELL, Minn. – For Friday’s FOX 21 Game of the Week, we’ll check out some action in nine–man football between two of the best team in the Northland. And one of those teams, Cromwell–Wright, is one of the best in the state. The Cardinals are 4–0 and coming in at #4 in the latest nine–man rankings. So far, everything seems…
DULUTH, Minn. – In the local boxing scene, The “Haitian Temptation” Al Sands is getting set for his big fight next weekend in Poland. For other boxers, fighting in another country could pose some issues. But Sands has been all over the world so he’s got his game plan set for his fight against two-time world champ Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. “Before…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East boys soccer team is currently undefeated on the season with just a few weeks to go. What makes their success even more impressive is the seamless transition of first-year head coach Corey Bachand. And he wants to improve on the team’s third-place finish last season in the Class 2A state tournament. “That’s been our…
DULUTH, Minn. – The regular season has finally arrived for the UMD women’s hockey team. And the Bulldogs are going to be tested right out of the gate. UMD will be taking on third–ranked Boston College this upcoming weekend at Amsoil Arena. The Eagles feature three Olympians on their roster, giving the Bulldogs great competition to start off their season….
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth East girls soccer team got a late goal from Meredith Hill as they topped Hibbing-Chisholm 3-1 on a rainy Tuesday night. The Greyhounds are now riding a four-game winning streak, after opening the season winless in eight matches. Next up is a showdown with crosstown rivals Duluth Denfeld on Wednesday. For the Bluejackets, the loss…
DULUTH, Minn. – In prep volleyball action, Esko defeated Cloquet 3-0 Tuesday night at Esko High School. Each set went down to the wire as the Eskomos won 25-23, 25-21 and 26-24. Taiya Gregg led the way with 20 kills as the Eskomos snap a two-game losing streak. They now get set to take on Hibbing on Thursday. Cloquet falls…
DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Duluth wide receiver Nate Ricci has been named a nominee for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Award. The senior will be among thirty nominees by the end of the season. The two-time team captain is grateful for his second chance to end his UMD career on a high note. “To still be out…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey defenseman Scott Perunovich and goalie Hunter Shepard were named to the NCHC All–Conference Preseason Team. Both players were also named to the All–Conference Team at the end of last season. Perunovich is coming off a stellar freshman year, racking up conference and national Rookie of the Year honors. Shepard was a semi–finalist…
DULUTH, Minn. – For Danny Huffman, sports was always a big part of his life. “Growing up in my family in general, it was always who was the best athlete, who was the best football player, the best baseball, the best hockey player. It was a tradition of sports and I loved them,” he said. But when he got to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Rawlings announced the recipients of the 2018 Big Stick Award. This award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2018 regular season. Huskies’ second baseman Augie Isaacson leads that list of award winners batting .364 this summer. To honor this achievement the New Prague native, along with the 8 others, will…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team had an epic win taking down No. 1 Northern State earning the Bulldogs a new spot in this week’s AVCA division II top 25 poll. Originally No. 9 Minnesota Duluth has moved up and is now ranked No. 5 with an overall record of 12–3. Junior setter Emily Torve has been selected the NSIC setter of…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Denfeld native Erik Nelson has got four more years to rep that maroon and gold. The tight end and lineman announced on twitter his commitment to play football for the Bulldogs come the Fall of 2019. Saying quote: “I am happy to announce that I will be continuing my education and football career as a UMD Bulldog. Thanks everyone.”…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 in both the USCH and NCHC preseason polls. The Bulldogs took the USCH top spot receiving 44 of the 50 first place votes followed by Notre Dame No. 2, Ohio state No. 3 and Michigan No. 4. As for the NCHC, UMD has been voted by the media as the favorite to capture…
DULUTH, Minn.-  The Minnesota Whitecaps defeated UMD 4-3 in an exhibition game. This was the Whitecaps first game as an NWHL franchise. While it started off rough down 3–0 in the first period, their ability to stage a comeback is a testament to the character of this group. “It feels good. Obviously we got handled in the first period. We were down…
DULUTH, Minn.-Maddie Rooney is rejoining the Bulldogs after taking time off to backstop Team USA to victory in the 2018 winter Olympics. The redshirt junior’s game has reached new heights and she’s ready to make it known. “Over the past year I’ve definitely matured a ton as a player. All the experiences I’ve had, my game has developed so much…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Duluth took down No.1 Northern State in 5 sets, winning 5-2. Sophmore Kate Berg had 22 kills setting a new collegiate high. The Bulldogs are now 12-3 on the season looking ahead to their next match Friday against Augustana. In division III, St. Scholastica fell to University of Northwestern 3-0 following it with a 3-0 win over…
DULUTH, Minn.- After heading into double overtime, Minnesota Duluth came out on top 26-19 in their game against Bemidji State. John Larson threw 19 for 36 for 242 yards and one touchdown. Ed Sullivan had himself a night with 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Bulldogs remain undefeated sitting at 4-0. They look ahead to next Saturday’s game against…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Duluth is now 5-1 in conference plays as they defeated to Minnesota State Moorhead 3-1. The Bulldogs had a strong first set winning 25-15 with seven kills form Mackenzie Morgan. UMD is now 11-3 on the season and will look to extend their win streak Saturday against Northern State. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – In this week’s Coaches Corner, we talked with UMD head coach Curt Wiese and wide receiver Jason Balts about their 3-0 start, the big win over St. Cloud State and having the 2008 team back on the field this weekend. The Bulldogs face Bemidji State on Saturday. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday…
MN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Duluth East 6 Duluth Denfeld 19 Proctor 0 Hibbing 14 Virginia 26 Two Harbors 20 (2OT) North Branch 18 Cloquet 14 Moose-Lake Willow River 22 Esko 14 Greenway Nashwauk Keewatin 44 International Falls 0 Grand Rapids 8 Hermantown 34 Little Fork Big Falls 26 Lake of the Woods 22 WI HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLÂ Hayward 16 Northwestern…
DULUTH, Minn. — Active Adventures: Tai Chi Join Lake Superior Tai Chi instructor Richard and his class as Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot tries out the ancient Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Tai Chi requires very little space, no bending or stretching and no special clothing. It also does not require a particular…
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Denfeld 3 Hermantown 0 Proctor 3 Ashland 0 Cromwell-Wright 3 Wrenshall 0 Cook County 3 Two Harbors 0 Greenway 3 Cloquet 1 Esko 3 Barnum 1 International Falls 3 Littlefork-Big Falls 0 Moose Lake-Willow River 3 South Ridge 0 Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies announced Thursday that general manager Greg Culver has been signed to a three–year extension. Culver took over as GM at the end of the 2015 season. The team just wrapped up its most successful year in club history, advancing all the way to the Northwoods League championship game, culminating its most wins in team…
DULUTH, Minn.- After being 1–1 on the road St. Scholastica is back in the Northland preparing for their home opener against Westminster. The Saints are expecting it to be a tough test. “They have a really good quarterback. He can run it. He can throw it. We definitely have to minimize his impact on the game. They have some other really…
DULUTH, Minn.-Â The 2008 national championship football team will make their way back home for Saturday’s game against Bemidji State. It’s been ten years since this team has been at Malosky stadium. Current head coach Curt Wiese served as the offensive coordinator for this returning group and he’s ready to welcome back his former players. “You certainly remember the wins and…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown hockey defenseman Darian Gotz announced on his Twitter account that he has committed to playing college hockey at Minnesota Duluth. The senior was a main part of the Hawks’ ninth straight trip to the state tournament this past season. Gotz played well at the Xcel Energy Center, earning a spot on the Class A All-Tournament team,…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the game this town looks forward to year in and year out. Duluth East verses Duluth Denfeld. “It’s Denfeld so it’s THE game. It’s the game that is circled on the calendar from the beginning of the year. A lot of familiarity. These guys have grown up together, grown up competing against each other and there’s a little…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is now 3–0 on the season heading into their upcoming game against Bemidji state, who is also currently undefeated. Head coach Curt Wiese anticipates that both sides will be pushed to their limits this Saturday and that the game will be a true testament to just how good this Bulldog team is. “Facing…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team have made their return to the newly renovated Romano Gym for a couple practices in the past week. Head coach Jim Boos says getting back has been a long time coming. “It’s awesome to be back here and back into our routine. It allows the student-athletes to walk here from class versus having…
DULUTH, Minn. – In prep volleyball action, Proctor got the road sweep over Duluth East 3-0. Rails improve to 6-4 on the season as they get set to take on Ashland on Thursday. The Greyhounds are still looking for their first win of the season and they’ll try to get it Saturday against Anoka. In other action, Virginia traveled to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica volleyball team held their home opener on Tuesday, hosting Northland College and Wisconsin-Superior in a triangular meet at the Reif Gym. In the first match, the Saints made quick work of the Lumberjills, getting the sweep 3-0. The Yellowjackets would also do the same in their match against Northland. In the final match of…
CLOQUET, Minn. – In girls prep soccer action, Cloquet-Carlton defeated Hermantown 3-1. Kendra Kelley scored twice for the Lumberjacks, who improve to 9-1 on the season. Next up for them is a date with Proctor on Thursday. On the boys side, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton got a goal in the first half and held on for the win 1-0 over Superior. The Lumberjacks…
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout the summer and early part of fall, the rose garden has become a beautiful sight in Duluth. But keeping it as beautiful as it is takes a lot of work. The rose garden has become a popular attraction for both tourists and Duluth residents. “This is my fourth trip here and every time we come to…
DULUTH, Minn. – The WCHA announced Tuesday that Minnesota Duluth goalie Maddie Rooney has been named the conference Preseason Player of the Year. The junior spent last season backstopping Team USA to a gold medal win in the Winter Olympics. Before that magical run, Rooney posted a 1.65 goals against average as a sophomore, en route to earning the 2017…
DULUTH, Minn. – Hermantown and Duluth Marshall squared off twice on Monday, but the games would have different outcomes as the Hawks took the girls game and the Hilltoppers won the boys game. The girls played first and Hermantown came out on top with the 3-2 win. Megan Madill was one of the goal scorers for the Hawks, while Baamlak…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld and Carlton both picked up big wins at home Monday night, extending both of their win streaks. Duluth Denfeld took down Proctor 3-1, while Carlton swept South Ridge. The Hunters (8-2) have won three straight and will take on Hermantown on Thursday. The Bulldogs (10-2) have also won three straight and will take on McGregor…
DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team took a dip three spots to #9 in the latest AVCA poll. The Bulldogs started the week with a loss the St. Cloud State, but rebounded with sweeps over Minot state and the University of Mary. UMD will play their first game in the newly renovated Romano Gym on Friday when they host…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwoods League announced the recipients of the 2018 Rawlings “Finest in the Field” award, which recognizes the top fielders at each position, and two Duluth Huskies were named to the list. Georgetown College catcher Chris Gilbody and Loyola Marymount shortstop Nick Sogard were the two Huskies to received the honor. Gilbody had a fielding percentage of…
DULUTH, Minn. – This week, five St. Scholastica student athletes were named UMAC Players of the Week, including Saints quarterback Zach Edwards. Edwards was named UMAC Football Offensive Player of the Week after breaking several of his own records in the team’s win over Crown on Saturday. Edwards threw for a career-high 371 yards and matched a career-best four touchdown…
