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Brittney Merlot Attends Football Practice With The Cloquet Lumberjakcs In This Week's Active Adventures!
Brittney Merlot,

CLOQUET, Minn. — It’s that time of year again, FOOTBALL SEASON! Let’s kick it off with Brittney Merlot practicing with the Cloquet Lumberjacks high school football team, as they get ready to face Denfeld Friday night. See how she does running drills and kicking field goals in this week’s Active Adventures! Categories: Active Adventures, Community, Features, Minnesota, News, News –…
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Prep Boys Soccer: Hunters, Greyhounds Light Up Scoreboard, Thunderhawks Tie With Hilltoppers

The goals came in bunches for Duluth Denfeld and Duluth East.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In prep boys soccer action, Jon Faynik finished with a hat trick as Duluth Denfeld knocked off Hibbing/Chisholm 5-1. Maison Oliver and Gavin Love also scored for the Hunters, who improve to 3-1 on the season. Next match for Denfeld is Saturday against Princeton. Duluth East was also in action and they won 4-2. Seth Hoffman scored…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Sweeps Bemidji State in Home Opener

The Bulldogs swept the Beavers for the ninth straight time.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD Volleyball team opened up its home schedule with a big win over Bemidji State University on Thursday at Amsoil Arena. The Bulldogs swept the Beavers, 25-19, 25-14, 25-14, to pick up their seventh win of the season. Sarah Kelly lead the team with 12 kills, and Emily Torve finished with a team-high 39 assists. UMD…
High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hunters Earn Home Sweep Over Oredockers

Duluth Denfeld put on a show for the home crowd in their 3-0 win over Ashland.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – In prep volleyball action, Duluth Denfeld knocked off Ashland 3-0 Thursday night. The Hunters improve to 3-1 on the season. Next up for the Hunters is a weekend showdown with White Bear Lake on Saturday. In other action, Esko topped Two Harbors 3-0, Cloquet defeated Eveleth/Gilbert 3-0 and Superior got the win over Duluth Marshall 3-0. Categories:…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Football Looking for 17th Consecutive Win Over Dragons

UMD football opens its season at home on Saturday against Minnesota State-Moorhead.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team will be in action this weekend at Malosky Stadium as they host Minnesota State-Moorhead. The Bulldogs have beat the Dragons 16 consecutive times. But this year’s showdown could be UMD’s most challenging to date. “Moorhead is a well-coached football team. They play extremely hard defensively. Offensively, they are a multiple . They do…
College, Sports

Saints Football Team Ready For Season Opener

St. Scholastica will be on the road this weekend to open their season against Mayville State.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Football fever is in full swing in the Northland and the last team that will be getting their season started is the College of St. Scholastica. The Saints will be on the road to start the season as they take on Mayville State in the first meeting ever between the two teams. The Comets are 0–2 on…
College, Sports

Yellowjackets Men’s Soccer Blank Royals for First Win of 2018

The UWS men's soccer team defeated Bethel 3-0.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Wisconsin-Superior men’s soccer team find the back of the net three times as they defeated Bethel University 3-0 Wednesday night at the NBC Spartans Sports Complex. James Bruce, Blake Hanson and Mason Tynsky would score the first three goals of the season for the Yellowjackets. Dalton VanKaenel finished with six saves in net. Next up for…
College, Sports

Yellowjackets Volleyball Win Home Opener Against Lions

The UWS volleyball team knocked off Finlandia 3-1.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Brylee Colligan, Cami Sletta and Taylor Rowe each finished with nine kills as the Wisconsin-Superior volleyball team were victorious in their home opener over Finlandia 3-1. The Lions won the first set 25-23. But the Yellowjackets would pick up steam and take the next three to win the match. Next up for UWS is the Stinger Classic…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Excited for Home Opener at Amsoil Arena

The Bulldogs will host Bemidji State at 6 p.m.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD volleyball team is getting set for their home opener Thursday night, but it’s with a twist. The Bulldogs will host Bemidji State at Amsoil Arena. A temporary change of scenery is being welcomed with excitement by the entire Bulldogs squad. “It should be really high-energy and really fun. Hopefully we get a big crowd. But…
High School, Sports

#GOTW Preview: Greyhounds Eyeing First Win of 2018 Vs. Rails

Duluth East will travel to Proctor in our FOX 21 Game of the Week.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week’s FOX 21 Game of the Week will take us to Proctor as the Rails look to go 2–0 on the season as they host Duluth East. And the Greyhounds are looking to get a bad taste of Week One out of their mouths. Duluth East fell to Big Lake last Thursday 27–6. And as the…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Find Things to Work On From Blowout Win

Coach Wiese says there were still some things he wants to fix from the team's 49-3 win in Week One.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team is back at work following a dominating win in Week One against Minot State. And although it looked like the Bulldogs could do no wrong, head coach Curt Wiese says there was still a lot that was left to be desired. “Turning over the football is something we’re going to concentrate on this…
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Former Bulldog Katie McGovern Signs with Whitecaps

The 23-year-old spent this past season at Arizona State as an assistant coach.
Sam Ali,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Former Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey player Katie McGovern has signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps of the National Women’s Hockey League. She spent this past season at Arizona State University as an assistant coach. The 23–year–old forward was a standout player in her time in Duluth, recording 17 goals and 17 assists in 37 games. She joins…
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Seconds Out Promotions to Bring Pro Boxing Back to Duluth

A special press conference was held today at the DECC for the announcement.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Pro boxing will be making its return to Duluth on September 29th at the DECC. It will be the first time in 13 years that a card featuring all professional bouts will take place in Duluth. Seconds Out Promotions and Jungle Boy Boxing held a special press conference Tuesday at the DECC to talk more about this…
College, Sports

IceHawks Top Saints in Exhibition Men’s Soccer

Lake Superior College got the home win over St. Scholastica 5-3.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Leonardo Almeida scored twice as Lake Superior College hangs on to beat St. Scholastica 5-3 in men’s soccer at Egerdahl Field. Felipe Baracho also added a goal for the IceHawks, who picked up the exhibition win. Next up for LSC is a road matchup this Saturday against Riverland Community College. Categories: College, Sports
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Prep Volleyball: Hawks Stay Undefeated With Road Win Over Greyhounds

Hermantown traveled to Duluth East and came away with the 3-1 win.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Hermantown got the road win over Duluth East in high school volleyball 3-1 Tuesday night. The Greyhounds took the first set 25-22. But the Hawks got hot and took the final three sets to win the match. Hermantown stays undefeated as they will take on Grand Rapids on Thursday. Duluth East falls to 0-2 as they try…
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Tall Ships to Rendezvous in Bayfield this Weekend

The First Bayfield Classic Boat and Schooner Rendezvous is Happening September 7 - 9 in Bayfield
Brett Scott,

BAYFIELD, Wisc. – Tall ships will not be docking in the Duluth, Superior harbor in the near future, but they will be on display in Bayfield. Lake Superior Tall Ships is proud to present classic wooden boats and schooners in the Bayfield harbor September 7 – 9, 2018. Visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful views and educational tours as…
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Duluth Native CJ Ham Makes Vikings Final Roster

The Denfeld graduate will be on the Vikings main roster for the second straight season.
Sam Ali,

EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings announced this weekend their final 53-man roster and former Duluth Denfeld standout CJ Ham will be suiting up this season for the purple and gold. Last season was Ham’s first full season with the team, and his versatility was enough to convince head coach Mike Zimmer and his staff to keep the Duluth native…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Football Jumps into AFCA D2 Poll

The Bulldogs went from unranked to #24.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD football team has gone from unranked to #24 in the latest poll from the American Football Coaches Association. The Bulldogs are coming off a 49–3 road beatdown of Minot State where UMD racked up over 300 yards of offensive in the first half alone. Up next for UMD is their home opener at Malosky Stadium…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Volleyball Falls in Latest AVCA Poll

The Bulldogs fall five spots to #6.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – After losing two matches Friday night at the Wildcat Open in Marquette, the UMD volleyball team, who was ranked number one, has fallen to #6 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association poll which was released on Monday. UMD did receive one first-place vote from the AVCA. The Bulldogs would eventually rebound and get back to back…
High School, Sports

McDonald Commits to St. Cloud State Basketball

Hibbing's Abbey McDonald has announced her commitment to college ball.
Mariah Janos,

HIBBING, Minn.- Hibbing’s Abbey Mcdonald has announced on twitter that she has committed to playing college basketball at St.Cloud State University come fall 2019. Just last season Mcdonald became Hibbing’s new girls’ basketball all time leading scorer with a total of 1,665 career points for the Bluejackets. The point guard also plays for the Minneosta Suns club team. With the Suns…
College, Sports

Saints End Labor Day Challenge in a Draw

CSS and Luther unable to score a goal.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica ended their match against Luther in a scoreless draw. This one was a back and forth battle. Neither team was able to maintain possession of the ball long enough to find the back of the net throughout the entire game. The Saints next game is September 5 at Augsburg. Categories: College, Sports
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Bulldog Soccer Gets First Win of the Season

UMD traveled to NMU to complete their second of six straight away games.
Mariah Janos,

MARQUETTE, Mich.- UMD women’s soccer defeated Northern Michigan 2-0 for their first win of the 2018 season. The game was scoreless at the half. But, in the 65th minute, Julia Osborn scored her first career goal. Erika Hjort also scored, heading in a goal in the 90th minute. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
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Northern Star: Aaron Olson

Former Esko football player is now entering his senior season at St. Scholastica
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Esko football wide receiver is entering his senior season at St. Scholastica. “I love St. Scholastica. I’m super glad I came here. It’s a small school, kind of a small team, private team. We should win the conference every year. They’re a winning team so that’s why I pretty much came here and I wanted to win,”…
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Coaches Corner: CSS Men’s Soccer

This week's Coaches Corner featured the St. Scholastica men's soccer team.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we talk with members of the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team, including head coach Barry Chastey, as well as senior captains Kyle Hewitt and Luke Buckton. Among the topics discussed is the team’s trip to England and their preseason action across the pond. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
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Lumberjacks Blast Eskomos in Season Opener

The game was called late in the second quarter due to weather.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In a rain-shortened game, Cloquet defeated Esko 33-12 in the high school football season opener at Eskomos Stadium. The game was called with nine seconds left in the second quarter. Cloquet finished with 389 rushing yards off just 15 carries. Marcus Pokornowski and Andre Peters each scored two TDs. Next up for the Lumberjacks is a road…
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Sliding Into Family Fun & Feeling Like A Kid Again!

Active Adventures: Minnesota State Fair Giant Slide, Family Fun For Everyone!
Brittney Merlot,

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — In this week’s Active Adventures Brittney Merlot is bringing out the inner kid in every adult and taking a ride down the Giant Slide at the Minnesota State Fair! Categories: Active Adventures, Entertainment, Features, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News Tags: Active Adventures, Active Adventures at the Minnesota State Fair, Active Adventures in Minnesota, Family Fun,…
High School, Sports

Hunters Get First Win of the Season Over Agates

Duluth Denfeld matches their win total from 2017.
Mariah Janos,

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld surprises everyone but themselves as they get a road win over Two Harbors 14-7. The Hunters match their win total from 2017. Wryott Gerson scored an 80 yard punt return touch down for Denfeld. Dominic Klaas also scored for the Hunters. Mason Meyer scored the lone touchdown for Two Harbors. Next week Denfeld will host…
High School, Sports

Zagelmayer Gets First Head Coaching Win as Hawks top Rebels

David Cornelius scores twice as Hermantown opens their season with a 27-13.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hawks head coach Mike Zagelmayer gets his first win as a head coach as Hermantown defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 27-13 Thursday night. David Cornelius finished with two rushing touchdowns and Tate Olson threw two TD passes, both to wide receiver Elliot Peterson. Next up for the Hawks is a road match-up against North Branch next Friday. Categories:…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Bulldogs Blast Beavers in Season Opener

UMD puts up nearly 600 yards of offense against Minot State.
Sam Ali,

MINOT, SD – The UMD football team piled up over 300 yards in the first half alone, en route to beating Minot State 49-3 Thursday night at Herb Parker Stadium. Wade Sullivan finished with 96 yards rushing and one touchdown. Alex Lasinski found the endzone twice for UMD, who will host Minnesota State-Moorhead next Saturday in their home opener at…
High School, Sports

Bluejackets Score Twice in Second Half to Win Season Opener

Hibbing hands Eveleth-Gilbert its first loss of the season.
Claudia Chakamian,

HIBBING, Minn. – Hibbing hosted Eveleth-Gilbert on Thursday night in its season over, as the Golden Bears entered the game 1-0. Both the Bluejackets and the Golden Bears put touchdowns on the board in the first quarter. Eveleth Gilbert’s Kodi Intihar makes a safety in the second to put the Golden Bears up 10-8 at the half. It was all…
College, Sports

CSS Football Using Their Time Wisely

The Saints are taking things in stride preparing for game one against Mayville State next week.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team’s season opener will be next Saturday, September 8th at Mayville State. But the team isn’t even looking ahead that far. For these players, it is all about staying in the moment. “Main focus really is focusing on being the best today and then trying to make tomorrow better. We’re really trying to get these…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Senior Leadership Key for UMD Women’s Soccer Team

The Bulldogs want to build off of their success last season after a 10-win campaign.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The UMD women’s soccer team head into this season with a lot of momentum from their success in 2017. All thanks to a senior class that had to go through some growing pains early on in their collegiate careers. “They understand that it means something in terms of how their games can change and how they can…
High School, Sports

Faynik Scores Lone Goal as Hunters Blank Hilltoppers

It was a low-scoring affair as Duluth Denfeld topped Duluth Marshall 1-0.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Jon Faynik scored with less than 13 minutes to go in the first half, and that proved to be the difference as Duluth Denfeld defeated rivals Duluth Marshall 1-0 Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium. Hunters goalie Eric Gibson finished with six saves in the shutout, which helped Denfeld improve to 2-1. Next up for the Hunters…
College, Sports

Keenan Named Interim Women’s Cross Country Coach For UMD

After the resignation of Joanna Warmington, Scott Keenan will temporarily be leading the program.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- Scott Keenan has been named interim head coach of the women’s cross country team at UMD. The former executive director of Grandma’s Marathon will fill the position while the search process for a permanent head coach is underway. Keenen is a Running USA Hall of Champions inductee and USA Track and Field Minnesota Lifetime Award winner. Keenan is no stranger to coaching as…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Herter Promoted to Bulldogs’ Associate Head Coach

Former UMD men's hockey assistant coach is now associate head coach.
Mariah Janos,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s hockey assistant coach Jason Herter is being promoted to associate head coach of the program. Herter is entering his eighth season with the Bulldogs. During his time at UMD, Herter has been a part of a NCAA national championship title, five NCAA tournament appearances and one NCHC Frozen Faceoff win. Herter also oversees the UMD penalty kill…
High School, Sports

Matt Niskanen To Perform Coin Toss at MIB-Floodwood Game

The Iron Range native will be at the season opener of his alma mater.
Sam Ali,

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. – Iron Range native and Stanley Cup champion Matt Niskanen will do the coin flip this Friday for Mountain Iron–Buhl’s football season opener against Floodwood. Niskanen played quarterback and linebacker for the Rangers. It will be his first trip back to the Iron Range in just over a month when he brought the Stanley Cup to the…
High School, Sports

Lumberjacks Top Eskomos in Battle of Girls Soccer Unbeatens

Cloquet/Carlton handed Esko their first loss of the season.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – Kendra Kelley scored twice, including her 98th career goal, as Cloquet/Carlton knocked off Esko 3-0 Tuesday night at Bromberg Field. Kianna Bender scored the other goal for the Lumberjacks, who stay undefeated on the season. Next up for Cloquet/Carlton is a match-up on Thursday against Chisago Lakes. Esko will look to bounce back that same night as…
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Kayaking Around Lake Superior all ‘Four the Water’

The crew is paddling their way to a cleaner Great Lakes.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Four kayak guides are taking the summer off to paddling their way around Lake Superior to advocate for clean water. They’re called “Four the Water” a crew of four men started a journey around Lake Superior back in May, pushing off from Lake Superior. The crew paddled up around Canada and down Minnesota’s North Shore. Overall the journey…
College, Sports

UWS Volleyball Heads to Texas to Begin Season

The Yellowjackets will once again start their season in a non-conference tournament on the road.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior volleyball team will take part in the UTD Labor Day Tourney hosted by the University of Texas Dallas Comets. It will be a tough one for UWS but it will also get them prepared for a grueling season in a tough UMAC conference. “Our non–conference matches do a really good job of helping us…
High School, Sports

Lumberjacks Stay Undefeated with Shutout Win

Cloquet/Carlton got another home shutout Monday afternoon against Tartan.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – In a rain-shortened game, the Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team knocked off Tartan 7-0 Monday afternoon at Bromberg Field. The Lumberjacks got stellar performances from Kianna Bender and Kendra Kelley. Next up for the team is a rivalry showdown Tuesday at home against the Esko Eskomos. Categories: High School, Sports
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Saints Women’s Soccer Excited for Game Week

It's the final week of preparation for CSS as the regular season begins this weekend.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team played in a scrimmage this past weekend against UMD. It was the final tune up for the Saints and a chance to take on some higher level competition from a local opponent. “I know there’s a lot of enthusiasm from the new and incoming freshman to do their best. It’s always…
High School, Sports

Spartans Look to Stay Hot with 2-0 Start

The Superior football team has scored more than 40 points in both games.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – One team that is turning heads early on in the Wisconsin high school football season is Superior who are sitting pretty at 2–0. Not only have the Spartans won their first two games, they have done it in dominiation fashion, scoring over 40 points against both Oshkosh North and Somerset. Even with early season injury issues, the…
High School, Sports

Denfeld’s Ashley Larson Commits to St. Scholastica

The Hunters ace is not heading too far to play college volleyball.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Denfeld volleyball standout Ashley Larson announced on her Twitter account that she has committed to playing at St. Scholastica next season. The senior helped the Hunters go 15–12 last season, including 6–1 in the Lake Superior Confernece. Larson was also an all-conference second team selection. Categories: High School, Sports