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Four Huskies Selected to Northwoods League All-Star Game

The game will be played on July 24 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwoods League announced the rosters for the 2018 All-Star game, and four Duluth Huskies will be making the trip. Second baseman Augie Isaacson, shortstop Nick Sogard, catcher Chris Gilbody and left-handed pitcher Troy Newell will all represent the Huskies and North Division on July 24. Isaacson leads the league in multiple categories including batting average, hits,…
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Active Adventures: Minnesota Whitewater Rafting

Adrenaline Rush On The St. Louis River Whitewater Rafting With Meteorologist Brittney Merlot
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SCANLON, Minn. — With the recent heavy rainfall across the Northland, the river levels are high and the water is rushing! This makes for a perfect wild whitewater rafting experience! Join Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for this week’s Active Adventures at Minnesota Whitewater Rafting in Scanlon, as she takes us head first into the rapids! LOCATION: 3214 River Gate Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720…
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies’ Parker Hanson Continues to Defy the Odds

Hanson was born with a unique disability, but he doesn't let that stop him from chasing his dreams.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – What separates the good athletes from the great ones is how they handle the challenges that come their way. For Huskies pitcher Parker Hanson, the adversity he has faced his whole life playing the game he loves goes beyond trying to strikeout the guy in the batters box. Hanson throw a 90 mile-an-hour fast ball and has…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldog Volleyball Headed to Amsoil

After 41 years, UMD volleyball will call Amsoil 'home' for a night.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- It was announced on Thursday that UMD volleyball will have it’s home opener against Bemidji State University at Amsoil Arena on September 6th. This will be the Bulldogs first time playing at Amsoil. It will also be the team’s first time playing a home match away from Romano gym, which has been the home to Bulldog volleyball since…
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Learning About Teamwork from the Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings returned to Duluth for their 10th annual Vikings Skills Camp.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, young Vikings fans from across the Northland made their way to Malosky Stadium for the 10th annual Vikings summer skills camp. The camp is designed to teach kids about the importance of teamwork. Former Vikings linebacker EJ Henderson has been coming to Duluth for the past three years and he says the camp has been…
High School, Sports

10th Annual Blackwoods Open Tournament

The hockey tournament will run Friday through Sunday.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- Mars Lakeview arena will host the tenth annual Blackwoods Open hockey tournament beginning Friday. Eight teams will face off including Duluth Marshall, Eveleth-Gilbert and Superior. The event is a great chance for coaches to reconnect with their players who are just glad to get back on the ice. “Obviously everyone has other things going on in their lives. But…
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Softball Hosts Camp

Local high school softball players learn from the Bulldogs.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD Softball is hosting their first summer camp for high school girls looking to improve their game. Although the camp is through UMD, other coaches from the area and across the country are attending to help build strong players. UMD head coach Jen Walter admits that the game is constantly changing and even she has things to…
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Lose Second Straight Game to Loggers

La Crosse silenced the Duluth bats early on to get the 8-3 win.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Things didn’t go well for the Duluth Huskies Wednesday night against the La Crosse Loggers. The Huskies didn’t get a hit until the fifth inning and couldn’t dig out of their hole as they fell 8-3. Justin Mitchell scored two of Duluth’s three runs. Michael McCann led the team with three hits. The Huskies will be back…
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Mrazova Moving Up to NWHL

Former Bulldog Katerina Mrazova signs with the Connecticut Whale.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog hockey player Katerina Mrazova has signed with the Connecticut Whale of the National Women’s Hockey League. The 25 year old just finished her career at UMD scoring 25 goals and notching 50 assists in 117 games. Mrazova has also been a part of the Czech Republic national team competing in many IIHF National championships. She joins…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Löwenhielm Signs with Connecticut Whale

The former Bulldog was also a memeber of the Swedish women's national hockey team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD Bulldog Michelle Löwenhielm has signed with the Connecticut Whale of the National Women’s Hockey League. The 23-year-old just wrapped up her career at UMD playing in 144 games, scoring ten goals and recording 32 assists. As a 19-year-old, she played on the Swedish women’s national hockey team at the 2014 Olympics. Löwenhielm also represented Sweden…
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Great Outdoors: Bike Camp at Spirit Mountain

The bike camp offers several programs based on the child's age and experience.
Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week was the start of Spirit Mountain’s Annual bike camp for young adventurers. It’s where kids as young as six are taking it to the trails on their bikes. These kids know how to get into gear at Spirit Mountain’s Annual Bike Camp. That’s where you’ll find kids like six–year–old Amelia Allen and seven–year–old Bella Harala….
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28 Teams Take Part in Enger Park Ladies Invitational Tournament

The tourney is organized to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Duluth.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Over 100 women came to the enger park golf course Tuesday morning for a special Ladies Invitational Tournament. The event is hosted by the Ladies Early Risers Golf League as they look to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Duluth. This is the fifth year of the event which raises nearly $3,000…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Men Host Summer Basketball Camp

This is the second camp the Bulldogs have hosted this summer, with one more coming in August.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – During the summer, UMD’s campus is usually pretty empty. But this week, that’s not the case as several sports camps are taking place, including one at the Ward Wells Fieldhouse for the men’s basketball team. Over 80 kids are signed up for UMD’s second camp of the summer. The campers will learn about the fundamentals which includes…
College, Sports

Former CSS Softball Star Hudack Named New Head Coach at Northland College

The Ashland native was the UMAC Player of the Year for the Saints in 2014.
Sam Ali,

ASHLAND, Wisc. – Northland College Athletics and Athletic Director Kim Falkenhagen has named Tiffany Hudack the new head softball coach for the Lumberjills. Hudack is an Ashland native and was most recently the assistant softball coach at St. Scholastica from 2015 to 2016. Hudack played collegiately for the Saints where she put together a .348 career batting average, with 443…
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Huskies Open Homestand with Win over Rox

Duluth knocked off St. Cloud 6-2 Monday night at Wade Stadium.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a four-game road trip, the Duluth Huskies were back at home Monday night at Wade Stadium. They hosted St. Cloud in the second game of a home-and-home series. The Huskies would knock off the Rox 6-2. Michael McCann led the team with three hits. Auggie Isaacson and Nicholas Sogard each scored twice for the Huskies, who…
College, Sports

Jolene Anderson to be Inducted into Badgers’ Hall of Fame

The Superior native in the all-time leading scorer at the University of Wisconsin.
Sam Ali,

MADISON, Wisc. – Superior native and former South Shore basketball star Jolene Anderson will be inducted in to the University of Wisconsin’s Hall of Fame. The prolific guard, who was born in Superior, but went to school in Port Wing, is the second all–time leading scorer in Wisconsin state history, just below fellow South Shore alum Megan Gustafson who passed…
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Yellowjackets Host Fundamental Basketball Skills Camp

The camp is designed to sharpen the skills that sometimes are forgotten.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior men’s basketball team opened their Fundamental Skills Camp at the Mertz Mortorelli Gym Monday morning. The camp is open to athletes from third grade to 12th grade, which gives these “ballers” a chance to work on important skills at a young age. “We’ve got a real good relationship with the local high school…
Professional Sports, Sports

Former Greyhound Rick Rickert Retires From Professional Basketball

The Duluth native was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball back in 2001.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former Duluth basketball star Rick Rickert has retired from professional basketball. The 2001 Minnesota Mr. Basketball winner graduated from Duluth East with a lot of hype behind him. He played college basketball at the University of Minnesota, where he became the first ever Gopher to win the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award. Although he was…
High School, Sports

Esko’s Kaldahl Commits to University of St. Thomas

The Eskomos flame-thrower is taking his talents to the Twin Cities.
Sam Ali,

ESKO, Minn. – Eskomos pitcher Brody Kaldahl announced on his twitter account that he has committed to the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. The pitcher/shortstop was stellar for Esko in his senior year, earning Class AA All-State honors, along with teammate Tyler Peterson. He was also invited to play in the Minnesota All–Star Series. Kaldahl was the winning…
Sports

Block Shots Like a Bluegreen

Duluth FC will host second goalie camp of the summer
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Bluegreens have decided to host another goaltender camp. The last camp was quite the success with the theme being “the modern goalkeeper.” As the role of the goalie is constantly evolving over time it is imperative to keep up with changes and provide kids with proper instruction. “It’s not just somebody to stay in the net and avoid the…
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Goal by Kathuria Leads Bluegreens to the Playoffs

Duluth FC clinched their playoff spot in the last game of the regular season against Med City FC
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC had their final game of the season Friday evening against Med City FC. In the thirteenth minute of the match, Soham Kathuria scored his first goal of the season to put the Bluegreens up first. Despite intense pressure from Med City, Duluth FC was able to hold on to that lead till the very end. “What…
College, Sports

New Coach in Town for Northland College

Ryan Jerle named new head baseball coach for NC
Mariah Janos,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College has announced Ryan Jerle as th new head baseball coach. Jerle is making his way over to Ashland from Northern Sate University where he spent 8 seasons collecting 166 wins and 4 conference tournament appearances. In this time he also lead his team to the NCAA tournament for the first time since joining the Division II…
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UWS Ropes Course Offers Unique Summer Fun

The course will be holding a Community Day on July 26th.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – If you’re looking for something fun and different to do this summer, why not head over to the campus of Wisconsin-Superior to try out their ropes course. “The course got rebuilt in 2012. At first, it was just a one-level course, just that top level. We decided to bring it down and do two different levels. We…
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Active Adventures: Safely Lighting Fireworks

KG Fireworks Warehouse on the South Range Offers Safety Classes
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SOUTH RANGE, Wisc. — KG Fireworks Warehouse teaches us how to safely light fireworks in this weeks active adventures. From a slow burn safety fuse to home made quick and easy stands, to help make your fireworks experience a safe and memorable one. Join Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and Owner Jason Detherage of KG Fireworks for tips. Safety classes are also…
College, High School, Sports

2018 CSS Baseball Prospect Showcase Camp

local high school ball players have the opportunity to show off their skills
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has announced their annual Prospect Showcase Camp which will be held in August. The camp is intended for 2019–2021 high school graduates providing them with an opportunity to put their talent on display in front of the CSS coaching staff. It’s also a chance to receive instruction from a program that has produced 41 NCAA All-Region and 4…
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Sislo Signs With New York Islanders

Superior native continues pro career
Mariah Janos,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Earlier this week it was announced that Pro Development Camp coach, Mike Sislo, has agreed to a one year contract with the New York Islanders. The contract is two–way, meaning he will play for both the organization’s AHL and NHL teams. Prior to this agreement Sislo played for the Tuscon Roadrunners, the AHL affiliate for the Arizona Coyotes, scoring…
Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Get First Win of Second Half

Huskies snap losing streak with first win of second half of the season
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- After sitting at the top of the north division for the majority of the season, the Huskies started to slow down a bit. But, tonight they got their mojo back with a 2-1 win over St. Cloud. The dogs were down 1-0 up until the bottom of the 5th, where Augie Isaacson hit an R.B.I. single up the…
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Annual Sawdust 5k Run

Proceeds go towards Cloquet High School Athletics
Mariah Janos,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Wednesday morning, runners braved the heat and humidity gathering in Pinehurst Park in Cloquet to kick off Ameirca’s birthday with the annual Sawdust 5k run. The course runs through the west side neighborhoods of Cloquet and although it is beautiful, it is far from easy with a mixture of straight-aways and tough hills. All proceeds from the event go…
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Honkers Take Another One from Huskies

Duluth loses their second straight home game to Rochester 8-3.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies were looking to bounce back from their tough loss on Monday night. But a 6-0 hole after three innings was too deep to climb out of as Rochester knocked off Duluth 8-3 on Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. Nick Sogard knocked in two of the Huskies’ three runs on the night. Due to the loss,…
Community, Sports

John Mariucci Honored with Metal Statue

The city of Eveleth unveiled the statue at a ceremony at Big Stick Plaza.
Sam Ali,

EVELETH, Minn. – The late John Mariucci has a lot of things named after him in the state of Minnesota. A hockey rink in the cities a high school coach’s award. And on Tuesday, he got a statue in his hometown. A special ceremony was held at the Big Stick Plaza in downtown Eveleth to unveil the over six–foot–tall statue….
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Huskies Fall at Home to the Honkers

Rochester comes back from 3-0 deficit to defeat Duluth at Wade Stadium.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies hosted Rochester Monday night in the first of a two-game home series to wrap up the first half of the season. The Huskies opened the game with a 3-0 lead in the second inning. But the Honkers would battle back, as they hang on to steal the win 5-4. The two teams will be…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Rebecca Neuger Named UMD Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

The Minnesota native will join the Bulldogs staff this upcoming season.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – University of Minnesota Duluth head women’s basketball coach Mandy Pearson announced Monday that Rebecca Neuger will take over as the Bulldogs’ new assistant coach. She replaces Jenna Freudenberg, who recently signed on with the University of South Dakota’s coaching staff after three seasons with the Bulldogs. “I am very excited for Becca to join our program,” said…
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UMD’s Shepard Invited to Wild Development Camp

The junior netminder is taking part in his second NHL camp this offseason.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – NHL development camps continue this month and UMD’s Hunter Shepard has received his second invite as the junior netminder will take part in the Minnesota Wild’s development camp. The camp will take place from July 10th to the 15th with free and open to the public scrimmages on the 12th and 15th. Shepard just wrapped up…
High School, Sports

Greenway Boys To Take Part in Hockey Day Minnesota 2019

The Raiders will face Bemidji on January 19th, 2019.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – This past weekend, the schedule was announced for the 2019 Hockey Day Minnesota. And a team from the Northland has been invited to the party. The Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin boys hockey team will take on Bemidji on Saturday January 19th, 2019. The game will be outdoors on Lake Bemidji at 4:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcasted…
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Active Adventures: Stand-up Paddleboarding

Summertime Active Adventures on Lake Superior With Day Tripper Of Duluth
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DULUTH, Min. — In this weeks active adventures Meteorologist Brittney Merlot tries stand-up paddleboarding with Day Tripper of Duluth Jake Boyce. Enjoy the video above for more information on this sport! If you would like to book a trip with Day Tripper of Duluth, just click the link. They also offer … KAYAK ICEBERG KAYAK BIKE SHUTTLE BIKE – MOUNTAIN…
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Carrie Tollefson Inducted into Hall of Fame

Tollefson to the NFSH 2018 Hall of Fame Class
Mariah Janos,

CHICAGO, Ill.- Monday, the National Federation of State High School Associations will induct Carrie Tollefson into the 2018 Hall of Fame class. In high school Tollefson won five state championships for Dawson Boyd High, winning her first state title as an eighth grader. During those four she also won eight individual track and field titles. Those thirteen combined titles are…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Welcome Home JT Brown

Former Bulldog signs with the Minnesota Wild
Mariah Janos,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Last we saw of JT Brown, he lead the UMD Bulldogs to their first national championship in 2011. After that Brown went on to play with the big boys of the NHL. First with the Tampa bay lightening then heading out west to Anaheim. But the Burnsville native clearly couldn’t stay away for too long because this morning…
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Kuhlman goes from a Bulldog to a Bruin

Former UMD Hockey Captain talks about his week at Bruins Development Camp
Mariah Janos,

BOSTON, Mass.- Former Bulldog captain Karson Kuhlman attended Bruins development camp which wrapped up yesterday. The Frozen Four M.V.P. took full advantage of the opporutnity showing the organization everything he has to offer, all while simply being grateful to be a part of the experience. Bruins director of player development Jamie Langenbrunner says Kuhlman is “a kid that has personally been…
Coaches Corner, Sports

Coaches Corner: Heavy on Wrestling’s Dave Sabick

The founder of Heavy on Wrestling stop by our studios to talk about FortuneBaynia.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with Heavy on Wrestling founder/owner Dave Sabick about next month’s big event: FortuneBaynia, which takes place July 29th at Fortune Bay Casino in Tower, MN. Sabick talks about the star-studded card, as well as what it takes to put on such a big event. For information on FortuneBaynia and how…
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Duluth FC’s Joel Person Gives World Cup Predictions

We met with the Bluegreens coach to get his predictions on the knockout round.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC head coach Joel Person is one of the most knowledgeable minds in the Northland when it comes to soccer. In honor of the start of the knockout round of the World Cup, we asked him to break down each match-up and give his prediction. Also, Person told us who he thinks is the favorite left…
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Bulldogs Host Volleyball Team Camp

The UMD volleyball team welcomed high school teams from across the Northland for their final summer camp.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – On Friday, the UMD volleyball team kicked off the third of their 2018 summer camps with a team camp at the Ward Wells Field House. The camp includes instruction and training for local teams that want to compete at the varsity level. It’s also a learning opportunity for the coaches as well. “I’m trying to give them…
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Huskies Rain Down Runs on Thunder Bay 17-4

Duluth scored 14 runs in the first inning, en route to beating Thunder Bay 17-4.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – If you’re a fan of runs, Wade Stadium was the place to be Thursday night as the Duluth Huskies defeated the Thunder Bay Border Cats 17-4. The Huskies scored the game’s first seven runs before even registering their first out. At the end of the first inning, Duluth put up 14 runs on the Border Cats. Justin…
Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former Bulldog Zoe Hickel Signs With Calgary Inferno

The former UMD women's hockey captain will be re-united with former coach Shannon Miller.
Sam Ali,

CALGARY, Alberta – Former UMD women’s hockey player Zoe Hickel has signed with the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. The 25-year-old will join her former UMD coach Shannon Miller who was named head coach earlier this week. Hickel just wrapped up her rookie year with the Kunlun Red Star, leading the CWHL in assists. Hickel played at…
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth FC Hosts Goalie Camp

The Bluegreens were at Stebner Park teaching the fundamentals of goalkeeping.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The World Cup fever is in full force, especially in the Northland. And Duluth FC took advantage of that by hosting their first ever goalie camp Thursday at Stebner Park. The campers were split into three groups working on skills like diving for saves and anticipating shots. Alberto Ciroi is one of the instructors and he says…