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Huskies Fall at Home to the Honkers

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

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…

Rebecca Neuger Named UMD Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

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

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…

UMD’s Shepard Invited to Wild Development Camp

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

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…

Greenway Boys To Take Part in Hockey Day Minnesota 2019

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

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…

Active Adventures: Stand-up Paddleboarding

Summertime Active Adventures on Lake Superior With Day Tripper Of Duluth

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…

Carrie Tollefson Inducted into Hall of Fame

Tollefson to the NFSH 2018 Hall of Fame Class

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…

Welcome Home JT Brown

Former Bulldog signs with the Minnesota Wild

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…

Kuhlman goes from a Bulldog to a Bruin

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

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: Heavy on Wrestling’s Dave Sabick

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

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…

Duluth FC’s Joel Person Gives World Cup Predictions

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

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…

Bulldogs Host Volleyball Team Camp

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

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…

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.

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…

Former Bulldog Zoe Hickel Signs With Calgary Inferno

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

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…

Duluth FC Hosts Goalie Camp

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

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…

Daryl Illikainen Retires After 21 Seasons as HHS Football Coach

He will take a teaching position in Orono after spending two decades as the head football coach at Hermantown.

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Daryl Illikainen has resigned as head coach of the Hermantown football team. The 52–year–old informed his team Wednesday during the final day of the UMD Team Camp at Malosky Stadium. Illikainen accepted a teaching position in Orono which he says allows him to be closer to his two kids. “As we kept talking about it, our daughter…

“Nisky Day” Set for Stanley Cup Celebration

Iron Range native Matt Niskanen will host a Stanley Cup celebration with the local community.

VIRGINIA, Minn. – Three weeks after winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals, former Virginia-MIB hockey star Matt Niskanen has announced that he will be bringing the Stanley Cup to the Iron Range on Sunday, July 22nd. There are no details at this time about the specific plans or times for that day, but organizers are expecting the celebration…

Duluth FC Completes the Comeback for Fifth Straight Win

The Bluegreens battle back from down 2-0 to defeat the Minnesota TwinStars 3-2.

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC gets the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute from Gonnie Ben-Tal as the Bluegreens comeback to beat the Minnesota TwinStars 3-2 Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium. The win is the fifth in a row for the Bluegreens, who also got goals from Kyle Farrar and Tom Corcoran. Duluth FC now has two games left…

Huskies Sweep Doubleheader From Stingers

Duluth extended their win streak with two wins at home against Willmar.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies hosted a doubleheader at Wade Stadium against the Willmar Stingers. They would take the first game 7-4. Justin Mitchell and Trevor Esquerra each had two RBIs for the Huskies. In game two, it was a much smaller margin of victory as Duluth wins 11-2. Tony Monroy led the Huskies with four hits in the…

Great Outdoors: Mont du Lac Archery

Long after the snow melts, Mont du Lac Resort remains open for business.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Long after the snow melts, Mont du Lac Resort remains open for business. “Everybody’s familiar with us in the wintertime so we’re constantly trying to add summertime activities,” said Mont du Lac hill manager Mike O’Hara. Recently, they’ve added a new attraction. “Archery is an important sport,” said O’Hara. “It’s actually something that’s great to have out…

Tryout Camp in Full Swing for Wilderness

Hockey players from around the world made their way to Cloquet for a chance to make the Wilderness roster.

CLOQUET, Minn. – This week, the Minnesota Wilderness kicked off their Tryout Camp at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. 120 players from around the world Were split up into six teams and from there, they try to impress the coaching staff to earn a spot on the roster. “Each team plays four games. After the fourth game, we’ll cut it down…

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Returns to Superior

Several professional hockey players bring insight and wisdom to Northland youth hockey players.

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The third installment of the Twin Ports Development Camp began this week as 40 kids showed up to the Superior Ice Arena. The camp will be going on throughout the entire week and looks to strengthen the skills that most of the kids already have. “A lot of us are professional or college players and we’re still…

Wild Hire UMD Hall of Famer Tom Kurvers as Asst. GM

The former Hobey Baker Award winner spent the past ten seasons with Tampa Bay.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have announced that UMD Hall of Famer Tom Kurvers will become their new assistant general manager. The Bloomington, MN native has spent the past 10 seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning as the assistant GM and senior advisor to the GM. He also spent time in Phoenix as director of player personnel. In…

Huskies Drop Third Straight Game

The Duluth Huskies fell to Eau Claire 8-4 on Wade Stadium on Monday night.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies had a rough weekend, losing back-to-back games to Willmar. With their eyes on snapping the skid, they hosted Eau Claire Monday night at Wade Stadium. The Express jumped out to a 3-0 after one inning. The Huskies would get one on the board in the bottom of the first, thanks to an RBI single…

Pionk, LeBlanc Captain “Heritage Summer Classic” Teams

The Heritage Summer Classic took place Monday night at the Duluth Heritage Center.

DULUTH, Minn. – Some of the best professional and semi–pro hockey players gathered at the Heritage Center for the annual Heritage Summer Classic. This year, Duluth native Drew LeBlanc and Hermantown native Neal Pionk were named team captains, but their fathers would coach on opposite teams. All the proceeds from the game go to the Ray Peterson Legacy Fund, which…

Tampa Bay Drafts Hermantown Native Cole Koepke

The UMD commit was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NHL Draft.

DALLAS, Texas – Hermantown native and UMD commit Cole Koepke will be taking his talents to Tampa Bay as the Lightning selected the forward in the sixth round of the NHL Draft. Koepke currently plays in the USHL for the Sioux City Musketeers, finishing this past season fifth in the league in goals with 28. Koepke was a senior captain…

UMD’s Scott Perunovich Drafted by St. Louis Blues

The Hibbing native was taken in the second round of the 2018 NHL Draft.

DALLAS, Texas – Hibbing native and current UMD defenseman Scott Perunovich has been drafted to the St. Louis Blues. The NCHC and National Rookie of the Year was taken in the second round with the 45th overall pick. Perunovich is coming off a memorable freshman year for UMD, leading the team in points, en route to the school’s second ever…

Life on the Lake: Duluth Rowing Club

The club is home to 150 members of all ages.

DULUTH, Minn.- Just three years ago, this beautiful boathouse was built. But before that, the Duluth Rowing Club was running out of a facility over 100 years old. And if you go over to this beautiful facility between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., you will find young rowers mastering the skills and techniques necessary to row crew. What most people don’t…

The Summer of Augie

Duluth Huskies second baseman has the second highest batting average in the Northwoods League

DULUTH, Minn.- Augie Isaacson is a junior product of Friends University. He’s a New Prague kid with a love for the game and undeniable talent. Isaacson came to Duluth this summer with his focus on one thing. “My swing. It’s not anything specific it’s kind of day by day you learn something different and then you kind of work on it….

UMD and CSS Join Forces for Elite Basketball Camp

local talent and recruits went to CSS to learn from the Northland's best

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s always great to see teams joining forces and that’s exactly what UMD and CSS women’s basketball did Wednesday. While it was mostly UMD run, the two teams came together to host an elite camp where local talent and recruits made their way over to the Burns Wellness Center at St. Scholastica to learn from the Northland’s best. The…

Pedersen and Winn Named All-State

Duluth Marshall pitcher-catcher duo honored.

DULUTH, Minn.- Junior ace pitcher Ben Pedersen and senior catcher Derrick Winn have been named to the 2018 class AA All–State team. This pitcher-catcher duo was the backbone of the Hilltoppers this season leading their team to their first state championship game. Pedersen finished his season with 1.64E.R.A. in his 21 1/3 innings pitched and a batting average of .588, Winn right under him…

Hovland Named First Team Academic All-American

Hovland is the first CSS track and field athlete to earn First Team accolades.

DULUTH, Minn.-  St. Scholastica senior Casey Hovland (North Branch, Minn./North Branch HS) was named to the Google Cloud Academic All-America Division III Cross Country/Track & Field First Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA); on Tuesday. Hovland, who was a Third Team Academic All-American last year, becomes the first St. Scholastica cross country/track & field athlete to earn…

UWS Volleyball Releases 2018-19 Schedule

the Jackets are in for a season of tough conference play.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjacket volleyball squad is ready for their 2018-19 season, one full of tournaments, triangulars, and a yet another tough conference schedule. The season kicks off with the UT-Dallas Labor Day Tournament in Richardson Texas, taking on UT Dallas and Mary Hardin-Baylor on Aug. 31 and then Letourneau and Texas Lutheran on Sept. 1. Following the kick-off tournament,…

Live Like a Champ

Brother of Huskies head coach brings the movement to Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- Champ Pederson was born with down syndrome but he does not let that slow him down. Rather he uses it to help inspire and motivate others with disabilities which is what started his movement “Live Like a Champ,” showing that you don’t need to be an athlete to have an impact on the people around you. “To be in…

UMD Hockey Schedule Released for 2018-2019 Season

Bulldogs starting off their season with home opener against the Gophers.

DULUTH, Minn.- At least one dozen games against clubs that qualified for last spring’s NCAA playoffs — including a rematch of the Frozen Four title bout — a first-ever tip to Arizona, and a season-opening home-and-home series with its arch rival, the University of Minnesota, highlight the University of Minnesota Duluth’s 2018-19 men’s hockey schedule. The defending NCAA champion Bulldogs will…

Duluth FC Goalkeeper Camp

The soccer club wants to break down fundamentals for kids of the community.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC is currently in third place in the NPSL North conference with 4 wins, 4 draws and only one loss. So the Bluegreens have decided to instill some of their soccer wisdom on the community. The club made an announcement this morning that they will be hosting a goalkeeper camp. The camp will focus on everything from…

UMD Football Hosts Camp for Local High School Teams

High School Teams made their way to Mallosky Stadium for the Bulldog treatment.

DULUTH, Minn.- Monday marked the start of Bulldogs Football Camps. These camps are designed to help each individual player improve their field skills and gain knowledge to take their game to the next level. Local high school teams compete against each other in live scrimmages to prepare players for the fall and allow them to make mistakes without the consequences that…

Grandma’s Runners Restoration

Duluth Yoga hosted a class for half and full marathon runners to alleviate soreness.

DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday morning, Duluth Yoga assisted in the post- marathon healing process by hosting a runners restoration class. The class was for anyone who ran the marathon or the half marathon. Providing runners with an opportunity to recover from the long and strenuous hard work put in over the weekend. “We utilize props. We use bolsters, blocks and straps. And we…

Scaroni and Pike Take First In Wheelchair Division

University of Illinois product has second best time in Grandma's history

DULUTH, Minn.- In the wheelchair division, Susannah Scaroni claimed the women’s title. She says being out on this long and scenic course gives her time to think and focus on the task at hand. “Thinking about how to be efficient and try to keep highest speed as possible but also pace myself at the same time. And that translates into how…

Taylor, Barno Makes History in Grandma’s Marathon

first U.S. woman winner in 9 years and first person to win four consecutive years

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in nine years an American woman has won the women’s division of Grandma’s Marathon. Kellyn Taylor from Flagstaff, Arizona made her way to Duluth after having to drop out of the Boston Marathon at mile 13 due to hypothermia. Heading into this race Taylor was determined to erase the upset of Boston and give…

Kenyans Sweep Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon

Panuel Mkungo and Monicah Ngige place first

DULUTH, Minn.- The Kenyans completely swept the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. The winner for the men’s Half is Panuel Mkungo. And for the women Monicah Ngige. Mkungo finished with a time of 1:02:50. And Ngige at 1:09:55.   “It was tough the first 10k. I tried to push a little bit but because of wind and it was so cold. I did manage to run…

Goucher Misses Top 10

Olympian Kara Goucher struggled in half marathon

DULUTH, Minn.- Two time Olympian Kara Goucher was in attendance to run the half marathon. But Goucher had explained prior to racing that had this race been anywhere else in the U.S. she would not have ran due to personal familial issues. Goucher did not know what to expect from herself heading into Saturday’s race and she shocked everyone by not…

Duluth Marshall Falls in State Championship

Hilltoppers' season comes to a close, losing 8-4 to Maple Lake

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall Baseball team made their way down to Target Field to take on Maple Lake for the State Championship title. The Hilltoppers started strong with a 3-1 lead after two innings. But, the Irish would make a come back and defeat the toppers 8-4.   Categories: High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Duluth FC Previews World Cup

The Bluegreens gave us an unofficial preview of the 2018 World Cup.

DULUTH, Minn. – On this special edition of Coaches Corner, Duluth FC provided us with some insight into who they think will perform well in this year’s World Cup. The countries represented include England, Germany, Brazil and Columbia. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

Elite Men’s and Women’s Runners Prepare for the Races

Olympian Kara Goucher speaks about her expectations for Saturday

DULUTH, Minn.- Before the madness of the 5k began, the elite men’s competitors grabbed their rain gear and made their way over to the DECC for a pre-race media conference. One of the runners in attendance, a Colorado Springs native and active military man, talked about how he trained while serving our country in Afghanistan. “That’s something that helped me get…