From Superior, up to Grand Rapids. Megan Pehrson knows playing softball in the Northland can be a challenge but UWS was a perfect fit for the former Thunderhawk. “I’m really close with my family. I have loved Duluth my entire life it was easy to come here,” said UWS Freshman Pehrson. Going to college was easy but playing college softball?…
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PROCTOR, Minn. – For this week’s Active Adventures FOX 21’s William Seay traveled to Proctor to get in the ring at Lorenzi’s Boxing. The owner, Joe Lorenzi, has been boxing for 20 years. Lorenzi opened the gym nine years ago and has been at the Proctor location for two and a half years. For the workout, Coach Joe had William…
UMD Football 2017 Schedule is Out
UMD Not Changing Preparation for Frozen Four
(KMSP) – The University of North Dakota announced Wednesday it is eliminating its women’s hockey team, along with its women’s and men’s diving teams, at the end of this season due to budget cuts. The athletics department was told in January it needed to reduce its budget by $1.3 million for the upcoming fiscal year as part of the campus-wide…
UMD Preparing for Frozen Four
Wisconsin and Minnesota Splits the Border Battle
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BIWABIK, Minn. – Contract agreements have finally been made with the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) and a private management firm for the management of Giants Ridge operations. IRRRB Commissioner Mark Phillips announced today, that the contract was finalized with Guest Services, Inc. in partnership with Billy Casper Golf, to manage all Giants Ridge operations, effective May 1,…
George Bibeau didn’t really get into basketball until he was already a sophomore in high school. North Woods Senior Captain George Bibeau remembers, “It was just kind of a game I used to play once in a while with my friends.” Since his first competitive season, he’s been dedicated to the hardwood. Bibeau says, “Then you come out the following…
After hitting a buzzer beater to survive the first round, and draining some clutch free–throws to advance past the semifinals, The North Woods Grizzlies continued their unseeded Cinderella run, taking on Minneapolis North in the Class A State Championship. North Woods put up a good fight, but ultimately falls short, final score 96–49. Tate Olson lead the grizzlies with 14…
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DULUTH, Minn. – Spring is here and many folks are getting their bicycles ready for the riding season. Over at Twin Ports Cyclery, Owner Denis Sauve helped FOX 21’s William Seay pick out the right fit. Sauve says the main thing people should check when tuning up their bikes for the season is the chain. He says Twin Ports Cyclery…
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SUPERIOR, WIS.- Twin Ports Pro Development Camp is making a return to Superior July 10-14. The camp allows kids to experience different levels of hockey and prepares them for a future career. Local professionals Brett Olson and Mike Sislo are the head instructors, the two hope to give back to the hockey community that gave so much to them. “We…
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GRAND MARAIS, Minn. – With Spring slowly taking hold local golf courses prepare to open. Meanwhile, one local pro spent his Tuesday introducing kids to the sport. Students at Cook County School in Grand Marais spent their Physical Education period getting into the swing. Of golf that is. They took part in the Golf in the Schools program, sponsored by…
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Crowell Named USCHO Coach of the Year
North Woods Ready for First State Tournament Berth
DULUTH, Minn. – Living in the Northland, most people have seen and heard snowmobiles buzzing through the snow during the winter months. Over at UMD, a group of students has been working hard, designing a new, cleaner sled and they’re already seeing the results pay off. “When we first started we were just barely trying to get something to work,”…
UMD Ranked Third in USCHO.com Poll
The defining aspect of any high school team is its senior leadership, and out at Esko High School that responsibility falls with four young athletes. “Ben Fisher, forward.” “Stone DeLeon, guard.” “Bryce Bottila, shooting guard.” “Isaak Blue, forward.” These four Eskomos have been playing together for years. Bottila says, “Yeah, I’ve been playing with them since kindergarten, we’ve been to…
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DULUTH, Minn- Crosby-Ironton gets redemption for last years section 7AA finals game, beating Esko at Romano Gym 52 to 46. The State Tournament up next for the Rangers. Categories: High School, Sports
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(ESPN) MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) – The sold out NCAA men’s basketball tournament could mean millions in revenue for Milwaukee. According to Visit Milwaukee, the economic impact of the last time the city hosted the games in 2014 was $4.6 million. Visit Milwaukee spokesman Kristin Settle tells Wisconsin Public Radio that the fact that four of the eight schools playing in…
DULUTH, Minn. – A lumberjack sport is now offered at the Duluth YMCA. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay tried out Log Rolling. Log rolling is available for people of all ages. According to aquatic instructors, not only does the sport preserve the rich history of lumberjack sports in North America, but it’s fun and good for…
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Bulldogs Support National Team
Esko Bounced From State Tournament
UMD Men Heading to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff
DULUTH, Minn. – The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament really gets going Thursday as the round of 64 starts. One of Thursday’s early games should get plenty of local attention. Duluth natives Anders and Bjorn Broman not only starred for Lakeview Christian Academy, they’re two of Minnesota’s three highest scorers all–time. These days, the Broman brothers play for Winthrop University. Parents…
Photo Credit: Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – The Super Bowl is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and putting on the big game in a big stadium takes a big team. The application process is now open for Crew 52 – the team of 10,000 volunteers that will welcome Super Bowl visitors to the Land of…
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SUPERIOR, Wis. – The St. Louis River Summit is happening at UW-Superior. We’ll take a look at how important the St. Louis River is to our region and how Northlanders use it for all kinds of outdoor recreation. “Once I was out kayaking in the St. Louis River on opening day of fishing.” says Deanna Erickson, the Education Coordinator for…
Bulldogs Take Third Spot in USCHO Poll
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