Greyhounds Roll Thunderhawks, 5-0
Duluth East's Kirk Meierhoff shutout Grand Rapids in the Perkin's High School Hockey Frenzy
Categories: High School, Sports
Sports
Hermantown Takes Twelfth Win in a Row
The Hawks took down Duluth Denfeld at the Perkins High School Hockey Frenzy, 5-1
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Hockey Filled Thursday in the Northland
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Preview of all the games happening Thursday night, Jan 12.
Bill Would Allow Another 2 Hours of 2018 Super Bowl Drinking
Bars would stay open until 4 a.m. Super Bowl Weekend
ST. PAUL (AP) – Fans attending next year’s Super Bowl in Minneapolis could squeeze in an extra two hours of celebratory drinking. A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers introduction a bill, Thursday, that would allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m. on Super Bowl weekend. Local governments would have to approve the extra hours of sales between February 2-5,…
Hockey Night in Superior
Hockey Night in Superior lets players enjoy pick-up games outside under the lights.
SUPERIOR, WIS.- After being postponed last week because of severe cold, hockey players of all ages braved the temps for the first ever Hockey Night in Superior. Skaters hit the ice at Superior’s outdoor rinks for pick-up games throughout the city for a chance to play under the lights. “The best part about it is seeing so many kids outside…
UMD Prepared to Host Minnesota
The Gophers swept Minnesota in October.
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
UMD Hosts Camp for Future Bulldogs
The UMD Women's basketball team hosted a one-hour camp Wednesday.DUL
DULUTH, MINN.- The UMD Women’s basketball team hosted their annual basketball camp on Wednesday with the Salvation Army’s Rookie Basketball Association. The camp gives kids a chance to meet and learn from college athletes. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
UMD Looking Ahead After Rough Weekend
The Bulldogs finished the weekend with Colorado College with a tie and loss.
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Snowmobile Season in Wisconsin
Riders Finally Head Out and Hit The Trails
IRON RIVER, Wis. – The rain and ice of 2016 is finally behind us and it’s been a snowy start to 2017. With a solid layer of snow finally sticking around snowmobilers in Wisconsin are firing up their sleds. Now that the trails are groomed and ready its not just the riders who are happy snowmobile season is finally here….
Great Outdoors: Junior Curling Program
Every Tuesday night from November to March, the club instructs about 70 young curlers
DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Curling Club has a rich tradition for its global accomplishments. And for the last twenty years, they’ve been helping kids learn the sport through its junior program. Every Tuesday night from November to March, the club instructs more than 70 young curlers. This year they took in twenty new members who had never played the…
NCHC Suspends Raskob One Game
Willie Raskob will miss Fridays game against St. Cloud State.
DULUTH, MINN.- Senior defenseman Willie Raskob will not skate with UMD Friday against St. Cloud State. Raskob has been suspended one game by the NCHC for an illegal hit Saturday against Colorado College. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Former Bulldog Faulk Heading to NHL All-Star Game
Faulk skated with the bulldogs in 2010-2011.
DULUTH, MINN.- Former UMD defenseman Justin Faulk made the NHL All-Star game cut for a third year in a row. Faulk skated for the bulldogs during the 2010–2011 NCAA Championship season. Faulk has seven goals and nine assists this season for the Hurricanes. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Hermantown Skates Past Grand Rapids, 4-3
Hawks have won 11 games in a row.
Categories: High School, Sports
HS BHky: East Beats Rival Denfeld
Greyhounds Trip Cross Town Rival. Hosts Grand Rapids Thursday while Denfeld Hosts Hermantown
Greyhounds Trip Cross Town Rival. Hosts Grand Rapids Thursday while Denfeld Hosts Hermantown
Playing With a Purpose
Superior Senior Inspiring Skaters
When Emma Peterson takes the ice she’s all business. Superior Senior Defender Emma Peterson comments, “I listen to music and stuff, just focus. I kind of go through my head what I have to do during the game, picture different situations on the ice.” Her Head Coach Kayla Chilstrom adds, “She’s one of those players where, wherever she’s needed she’ll…
Top Plays Of The Week: 01/06
First Top Plays Of 2017
Categories: College, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports
Coaches Corner: Josh Wahlin
McGregor Boy's Basketball Coach
Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
Ashland Prepares for Book Across the Bay
The Unique Event Brings Thousands to Ashland
Northlanders are preparing to get out and book across the bay. It’s an Annual event where skiers and snowshoers of all ages travel on the frozen surface of Lake Superior at night, through a course that’s lit only by stars and candle light. “We have great snow and ice in the winter, and you might as well, if you’re going…
Western Michigan’s PJ Fleck Named Gophers Head Football Coach
Fox 9 has confirmed that PJ Fleck has been named Gopher Head Football Coach
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP- FOX 9) – The Gophers officially announced PJ Fleck as their new football head coach Friday morning. The University of Minnesota and Fleck agreed to a five-year term. There will be press conference at 3 p.m. at the University of Minnesota to introduce Fleck. Fox 9 first learned of the hire Thursday night from multiple sources. Statements from…
Staying Safe in Extreme, Cold Temperatures
Active Adventures: Gearing Up for Winter Weather
DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures we focused on the extreme cold the Northland is experiencing. FOX 21’s William Seay went to Trail Fitters to talk with Assistant Manager Biagio Nigrelli. Nigrelli says it’s important to layer in these conditions and always be prepared to go outside. Nigrelli suggested wearing long underwear, proper boots for the occasion, buff…
Virginia Boy’s Basketball Stays Undefeated In Cloquet
Blue Devils Beat The Lumberjacks 64 To 54
Categories: High School, Sports
Duluth Marshall Ties Superior In Border Battle
Spartans Tie The Hilltoppers 2-2
Categories: High School, Sports
Great Outdoors: Sledding In Cloquet
In this week’s Great Outdoors, we head to Cloquet where the fun is all about hitting the hills for some quality sledding! Categories: Great Outdoors, News, News – Latest News
Give Goalie a Try!
MN Hockey Purchases QuickeChange Hockey Gear
Categories: Community, Entertainment, News, Sports
Tracy Claeys Fired as Gophers Football Coach
Fox 9 confirmed on Tuesday, January 3
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – University of Minnesota football coach, Tracy Claeys, has been fired, Fox 9 confirmed. The decision comes just days after Gophers athletics director Mark Coyle said he wanted to sit down with Claeys to talk about his “expectations” for the program. “Now that our football team has completed its season following an exciting win in Tuesday night’s Holiday…
Sledding in the New Year
Kids Enjoy Monster Hill in Cloquet
CLOQUET, Minn. – Many kids…and adults in Cloquet rang in the New Year today by sledding down a monster hill. For some it was the last day before the holiday break ended to get in some winter activities, along with getting away from some of the indoor activities kids enjoy like video games. “I think being outside and enjoying the…
Lemke Back In Action
Two Harbors Senior Makes Stellar Return To Court
Two Harbors senior forward Ayla Lemke has a bright future. Lemke explains, “Basketball is just a thing for my family. I don’t know how else to say it.” Teammate and co-captain Brianna McGrath says, “She brings a lot to the team, she’s always positive no matter what is going on.” She committed to play basketball at Concordia St.Paul earlier this…
Top Plays Of The Week: 12/30
This Week's Top 5 Plays
Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports
UMD Basketball Sweeps U-Mary
Bulldog women took the win, 85-73, while the men won, 86-84
Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
Yellowjackets Win Streak Snapped by St. Cathrine
UWS had previously won eight in a row, Friday night they fell to St. Cathrine, 61-58
Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
Hermantown and Esko Named Coaches Classic Champs
Esko Boys win, 60-35. Hermantown Girls win, 62-23.
Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
Prosecutor Decides No Criminal Charges for Gopher Football Players
Alleged sexual assault happened off-campus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Ten suspended Minnesota football players will not face criminal charges for their involvement in an alleged sexual assault that happened off-campus. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced the decision Friday in his second look at the September incident. Freeman previously declined to charge the players in November, citing lack of evidence. A school investigation of the incident…
Active Adventures: Skin Protection
Active Adventures: Skin Protection
Hermantown and Hibbing Set to Clash in Championship
Hermantown beat Eveleth-Gilbert, 62-20. Hibbing upset Esko, 56-49.
Categories: High School, Sports
UWS Wins Eighth Straight, 85-56
Yellowjackets took down Alverno after holiday break.
Categories: College, Sports
Hermantown Headed to Title Game
Hawks beat Delano, 4-3.
DULUTH, MINN.- Hermantown played in the Hilltopper Holiday Classic semi-finals Wednesday night. The Hawks pulled ahead of Delano in the final minutes of the game to secure a spot in the Championship match. Hawks and Hilltoppers will face-off Thursday at 3:30. Categories: High School, Sports
Duluth Denfeld Takes the Wood City Classic, 59-48
Duluth Denfeld boys beat Cloquet in the championship, 59-48
Categories: High School, Sports
Northwestern Takes the Title from Cloquet, 49-42
Northwestern Girls hold on to win the Wood City Classic.
Categories: High School, Sports
Marshall Flattens Roseville, 8-2
Hilltoppers advance to face Hermantown in the championship game
DULUTH, MINN.- Marshall cruised through the Hilltopper Holiday Classic Wednesday night, taking the win over Roseville, 8-2. The Hilltoppers advance to the championship game to play Hermantown Wednesday at 3:30. Categories: High School, Sports
Great Outdoors: Giant’s Ridge
Ski Season Kicks Off on the Iron Range
A look at the skiing and snowboarding at Giant’s Ridge
Northland College Coach Gives Back
Daryle Tucker Partnered with Samaritan's Feet to Bring Shoes to Those Who Need Them
ASHLAND, Wis. – Daryle tucker looks like an average basketball coach. However, this seemingly average coach has an above average heart. “I feel like if you have an opportunity to bless someone,” he says, “why not do it?” Watching Tucker coach though, you notice there is something different about him. For the first time in his career, Tucker is coaching…
Stafne’s Sacrifice Pays Off
Brionna Stafne had to sit out of varsity sports for one year to join the Mirage.
For Brionna Stafne hockey was always a family affair but after Brionna’s sophomore year, Cory Stafne’s contract with the northern stars wasn’t renewed. “I’m super close with my parents so it would have been uncomfortable to go back into a setting that didn’t like support him,” said Brionna. “It made sense to open enroll at Hermantown rather than continue at…
