DULUTH — The Duluth Huskies are back in town, getting ready for the start of the season. The team practiced Monday at Wade Stadium, just over 24 hours before they start the season on Tuesday. It’s an exciting time for new head coach Tyger Pederson, who wants to make a great first impression in the Northwoods league. “It’s been great…
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Back in April, the legendary Rich Odell retired as head coach of the Virginia boys basketball team. Since then, everyone has been wondering who will be selected to fill these incredibly large shoes? Well, last night it was announced that Derek Aho will be the new head coach of the Blue Devils. Aho actually played for Odell 27 years…
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Division 2 track and field national championships came to a close yesterday. Where UMD’s Danielle Kohlwey placed third in the 100m hurdles. Heading into yesterday’s finals, Kohlwey was named an All-American for the second year in a row. “I was just so grateful to have qualified again. I was All-American last year. I really wanted to better from…
DULUTH, Minn.- Ben Pedersen is a junior pitcher for Duluth Marshall baseball. Standing at 6 foot 5 and weighing in at 235, there’s no question that this guy is a force to be reckoned with in every aspect of the game. “Ben is probably the most important player in our program in terms of his athletic ability on the mound…
DULUTH, Minn.- On this week’s Coaches Corner we talk to Duluth Huskies General Manager Greg Culver. We discuss the upcoming season and the new head coach! The Huskies’ season begins Tuesday away. Their home opener will be at Wade Stadium on Sunday June 3. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
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CLOQUET, Minn.- The 7A Softball Sectional Quarterfinals took place Thursday in Cloquet. The winners bracket was comprised of four teams: Silver Bay, Carlton, Cherry, and South Ridge. Cherry and South Ridge went head to head. The Panthers would score early, and that would be the only run of the game for either side. South Ridge wins 1-0. Later, Carlton faced…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Girls Lacrosse team faced Grand Rapids Thursday evening and did not take it easy on them. In the first half alone, the Wolfpack scored nine goals. Grand Rapids battled back later in the game but it was too late. Wolfpack went on to win 17-5. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – The prep schools’ regulars seasons would come to a close Thursday. Both teams ending on high notes. Denfeld would win in a 6-0 shutout victory over Zimmerman. Duluth Marshall would also have a strong finish, with Ben Pederson on the mound striking out batter after batter, finishing with 10 in six innings of work. Hilltoppers take the…
HIBBING, Minn. – Last week, the city of Hibbing spent an entire week campaigning on social media in effort to win the “Our Courts. Our Future.” competition, organized by the Minnesota Timberwolves. And Thursday, they got some great news. Bennet Park will be one of four basketball courts that will be refurbished this summer, courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves and…
DULUTH — The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) and the Division II Collegiate Commissioners Association (D2CCA) released their softball All-American teams yesterday and there was no surprise for a trio of University of Minnesota Duluth seniors. Shortstop Becky Smith was selected to the 2018 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II All-American third team while outfielder Hannah Schmoll and second baseman…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown Proctor lacrosse team had their season finale Wednesday against Duluth. The Wolfpack put 2 on the board in the first quarter. The Stealth answered back but, it was not enough. Duluth went on a roll in the second half, taking the game 8-3. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team hosted Wausau East Wednesday for round one of the playoffs. Mady Stariha was on fire, starting off the game with a 1-2-3 first inning. She was backed up with some major offense. The Spartans put up 17 runs, shutting down the Lumberjacks in 3 innings. Final, 17-2. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – For the first time in Superior High School history, the Spartans have fielded both a boys and girls lacrosse team. The teams hosted their first home games in program history Wednesday evening against Hudson. The girls put up a good fight but fell to the Raiders 8-6. The boys team also lost, 15-2. Categories: High…
CARLTON, Minn. — The Carlton softball team came into this season as the defending Section 7A champions. The Bulldogs finished their regular season with an 11–3 record. And what is their reward for that success? While everyone is playing in the first round, they get to relax with a first round bye. But that doesn’t mean that practice and preparation…
DULUTH, Minn. – One week after the Minnesota Whitecaps joined the National Women’s Hockey League, they have found their new head coach. Duluth native Robb Stauber will be manning the bench for the Whitecaps next season. The former Minnesota Gopher was the head coach of the U.S. Women’s national teams who won both the world and olympic championships in 2017…
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)ATLANTA (AP) – NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at ending the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Great Outdoors took over Congdon Park Elementary School as students learn how to preserve our forests. The Superior National Forest’s educational outreach program aims to inspire students to enjoy our trails but also know the proper etiquette. The gym transformed into a mock boundary waters campsite at Congdon Elementary School. “We want kids to care about the environment…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – In high school baseball action, Hermantown scores four runs in the second and seventh innings as they top Superior 9-4. Elliot Peterson led the Hawks with four hits on the day. Cloquet held their season finale at Ed Mettner Field against Hibbing. The Lumberjacks were down 3-0 after one inning. But a late surge sent the game…
CLOQUET — One team that has improved a lot over the past year is the Cloquet softball team. The Lumberjacks won 10 games last season. But this season, they finished with a 15–3 record and are ranked 10th in class AAA. The reason for the turnaround? A youth movement that has stepped up when they are called upon. “I think…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – UWS senior Noah Potratz is spending this week getting ready for the NCAA D3 national championship. Potratz has qualified to compete in the javelin throw, securing his spot just a week ago at the North Central Gregory final qualifier. Leading up to this weekend, his main focus is preparing his body. “Just working on form and making…
DULUTH — St Scholastica’s Casey Hovland has qualified to compete in the Division 3 national championship later this week at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Hovland will be competing in the 5K run. This will be her third NCAA championship appearance this year alone. “It’s a really neat atmosphere. It’s different for cross country and track. It’s all of the…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In girls high school lacrosse, Hermantown/Proctor hosted Duluth on Senior Night. But the Wolfpack would spoil the celebration as they win it 12-3. Duluth improves their record to 7-4 while Proctor/Hermantown falls to 6-5. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – Two UMD Bulldogs will be heading to the NCAA Division II national championships this weekend. For junior Danielle Kohlwey, she will take part in the 100-meter hurdles for the third straight year. She finished sixth last season, earning All-American honors. But she knows she can do better. “I just need to do what I’ve been doing and…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Senior trackster Noah Potratz (Ripon, Wis./Ripon) will represent the University of Wisconsin-Superior at the NCAA Division III National Championships in javelin throw this week, May 23-26 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Potratz had a record-breaking season, beating the school record on his first throw of the season at the Dingles Brueggen Open at St. Mary’s University…
ESKO, Minn.- From the mound, to the plate, to the dugout, Emilee Wilson is performing at her highest level. The Esko senior takes on every task with the people she cares about in mind. “Just giving my team the best chance to win and just working ahead and just kind of playing my level of softball. And it usually has good…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD Track and field team have been selected to represent the Bulldogs at the 2018 NCAA Division 2 Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Junior Danielle Kohlwey and senior Emi Trost are heading to Charlotte, North Carolina. Kohlwey will compete in the 100 meter hurdles and Trost will take part in the 800 meter run. This will be both girls’ third appearance…
DULUTH, Minn.- The NCAA division 3 baseball regionals are in town. St. Scholastica hosted the tournament at Wade stadium. “It’s one of those things where any time you have an opportunity to host a national tournament, we’d like to be considered for that. Considering we had never done it before, I thought it was a good opportunity for us to…
DULUTH, Minn. -Providing kids with the opportunity to play sports is important. But it is just as important to have a facility for these opportunities. Essentia Duluth Heritage Center has been that facility for quite some time now, ten years to be exact. And Sunday, the facility celebrated this milestone by hosting a free event for kids to partake in activities such…
DULUTH, Minn.- The boys lacrosse team faced Champlin Park. Throughout the game, the Wolfpack was constantly trailing by one. Jayden Erie scores to tie up the game in the 4th quarter. The game would go into over time, with the winning goal by James Holak. For the Lady Pack, their victory came with ease as they took on Robbinsdale Cooper,…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It would be scoreless through the 7th, forcing extra innings. It wasn’t until the bottom of the 9th, Duluth Marshall got some guys in scoring position. Peter Hanson got the walk off hit, ending the game 1-0. The Hilltoppers would fall to the Patriots 8-5 in game 2. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior softball took on Blaine this afternoon. In the bottom of the first, Mady Stariha got an rbi single, bringing in the only run of the entire game. Final, Superior 1, Blaine 0. Categories: High School, Sports
HIBBING — This summer, the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel throughout the state to bring the love of basketball outdoors by fixing up four courts that are selected through public voting. Bennett Park in Hibbing has been nominated as one of those courts and is in the top three to be selected, bringing together the entire community. “I’m speechless because you…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week on Coaches Corner, we had Hermantown Softball Coach Tom Bang along with seniors Jenna Reynolds and Katelyn Ewer. We discuss Coach’s 700th career win, UMD superstar Jordyn Thomas, and what the team is expecting out of playoffs. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
ESKO, Minn. – In high school softball action, Esko put up 10 runs in the first two innings as they blast Hibbing 15-0 in four innings. The Eskomos will wrap up their season Saturday at home against Blaine. It was much more competitive between Proctor and Duluth East, but in the end, the Rails would get the win 6-4 over…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – In high school baseball action, Hermantown got the best of Greenway 11-1 at the Hermantown Sports Complex. The Hawks have now won four of their past six games. And in Duluth, it was a shocker as Duluth East knocks off rivals Duluth Denfeld 13-3 in six innings. The Greyhounds came into the game with just two wins…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth FC entered round two of the U.S. Open Cup Wednesday evening. The Bluegreens took on professional team, St. Louis FC, and fell behind quickly in the first half.. The game would remain scoreless for Duluth FC, losing 2-0 and ending their tournament run. Categories: Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Women’s Hockey coach Maura Crowell has been tagged as the USA U18 head coach for the first time in her career. She previously served as both an assistant coach and associate head coach. So far Crowell’s hire has been a massive success for UMD, including a 6–4 WCHA post season record and a 2017 appearance in the NCAA Regionals….
HIBBING, Minn. – This week, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced the finalists for their “Our Courts, Our Future” contest. One of the finalists is Hibbing’s Bennet Park, which was built back in 1980. Other nominees in their region include Bill LaFave Park in Thief River Falls and Dekko Community Center in Ada. You can vote once per day. Voting ends May…
DULUTH, Minn. — “I’m a racer. I like to race,” says Johnny Wiita, a self-described drone enthusiast. Wiita got his start racing RC Cars, but his friends out west convinced him to try drones. “These things go from zero to 80 in about two seconds,” says Wiita with a huge smile. The drones are basically quad copters that are controlled…
DULUTH, Minn.- History continues for Duluth FC, after winning a nail biter in shootout out fashion after a pair of overtimes against Dakota Fusion FC, the Bluegreens now set their sights on an even more lofty goal as they prepare to collide with St. Louis FC of the USL in round two of the U.S. Open Cup. St. Louis already…
DULUTH, Minn.- True to their word the UMD Softball team went on quite a run through the NCAA DII Central Regional to claim their first ever title and punch their ticket to the Super Regional round. It was no easy task of course, as the Bulldogs started off with a bang only to fall in game two, then the bats came…
WINONA, Minn.- The lady Bulldogs took on Emporia State Sunday afternoon in the NCAA Division II Regionals. Freshman, and Hermantown native, Jordyn Thomas would get things started in the first with a three run homer. After that, there was no stopping UMD. Seniors Hannah Schmoll and NAtalie Wright also had back to back home runs, making this the seventh time…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Mady Stariha is a junior member of the Superior softball team serving as the star pitcher for the Spartans, dominating the mound any chance she gets. But getting to this point didn’t come easy. Before this season, Stariha had barely seen any playing time. “The first two years were an adjusting period coming in as a freshman and having…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth High School Lacrosse team dominated Forest Lake Saturday afternoon. Jackson Hill had 5 of the 9 goals for the Wolfpack and Jayden Erie had the remaining four. Next up for Duluth, a road trip to take on Grand Rapids. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- For the past 20 years, St. Scholastica Baseball has been the reigning champion of the UMAC Tournament title. Today the Saints went head to head with Bethany Lutheran, losing game one 17-7, leading to a winner take all Championship game Saturday evening. The score was tied at 1 through the 7th inning. In the top of the 8th,…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko went head to head with Hermantown Friday. The Hawks were up 2-3 through the top of the 7th inning. But, the Eskomos took full advantage of their last at bats. Carter Northey got things going with an RBI single up the middle. That brought in Ryan Nelson for the tying run. James Legarde would end the game…
DULUTH, Minn. — For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from new UMD men’s hockey assistant coach Adam Krause as he talks about his decision to join Scott Sandelin’s staff, as well as what he brings to the team in terms of local ties and playing experience. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. — The UMAC baseball tournament continued at Wade Stadium Friday afternoon. Wisconsin-Superior played in an elimination game against Northwestern. The Yellowjackets led 9-5 going into the seventh. Then the Eagles scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh, including a walk-off two-run double to eliminate UWS from the playoffs. St. Scholastica took care of business on their…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown hosted St. Francis Friday afternoon. At the top of the sixth the score was tied 2-2. But, in the bottom of the inning, Hermantown sprang into action, putting up 5 runs. Hawks took the game 7-4. Categories: High School, Sports
