Sports
UMD Splits Series with Minot State
Bulldogs 5-1 to Start NSIC Play
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Pehrson Finds Perfect Fit on UWS’ Mound
This week's Northern Star is former Thunderhawk Megan Pehrson, a freshman at UWS.
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?…
Coaches Corner: UMD Softball
Jen Walter Joins Friday Night Frenzy
Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Top Plays 03/31/17
This Week's Top 5 Plays
Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports
Boxing Basics with Lorenzi’s
Active Adventures: Boxing
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’s 2017 Schedule is Out
Bulldogs will open the season with Sioux Falls August 31
UMD Football 2017 Schedule is Out
UMD Preparing Just Like Every Other Game for Frozen Four
Bulldogs will face Harvard April 6
UMD Not Changing Preparation for Frozen Four
UND Cuts Women’s Hockey Team, 2 Other Sports Due to Budget Cuts
Allie Johnson - FOX 9 KMSP
(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
Bulldogs will face Harvard April 6 at 5 pm
UMD Preparing for Frozen Four
All Stars Shine in Border Battle
Wisconsin and Minnesota All Stars got on the court for one final game this season
Wisconsin and Minnesota Splits the Border Battle
Jen Walter Gets 500 Win with Sweep of St. Cloud State
The Bulldogs swept the Huskies Tuesday in their Home Opener
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
CSS Softball Holds First Outdoor Practice
The Saints open their season April 1 against UMAC opponent Minnesota Morris
Categories: College, Sports
Giants Ridge to Begin Operations Under Single Management May 1
IRRRB will continue to own Giants Ridge physical assets and property
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,…
Solo Senior Helps Grizzlies Shatter Ceiling
North Woods Captain Set On State
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…
Grizzlies Finish Second At State
North Woods Falls in State Championship 96-49
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…
UMD Football Opens Spring Practice
Bulldogs Back On The Turf
Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Saints Opening Day Postponed
CSS Delays Home Opener To Sunday
Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
Wilderness Defeat Bismark 3-2
Wilderness Skate Away With a Home Win
Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
Tuning Bicycles for Spring Season
Active Adventures: Bicycling
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…
Miska Named a Finalist for the 2016-17 Mike Richter Award
The award is given to the most outstanding goalie in NCAA men's hockey
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Back for Another Year
Mike Sislo and Brett Olson are hosting the camp July 10-14
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…
Grizzlies Get Upset Win in State Quarterfinals
North Woods beat Central Minnesota Christian 54-51.
Categories: High School, Sports
Bulldogs Enjoy U.S. Bank Stadium
UMD Swept Bemidji State in their Doubleheader Thursday
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Students Get Hands-On Golf Lesson
Cook County is the First Northland School to host Golf in the Schools Program
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…
Bulldogs Heading to Fargo for NCAA Tournament
UMD will face Ohio State in the first round on Friday
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Crowell Named USCHO Coach of the Year
Maura Crowell led the Bulldogs to a 25-7-5 record in her second season with UMD
Crowell Named USCHO Coach of the Year
North Woods Ready for First State Tournament Appearance
State Basketball Tournament will feature multiple Northland teams this year.
North Woods Ready for First State Tournament Berth
Great Outdoors: UMD’s Clean Snowmobile Team Takes 3rd in National Competition
A busted engine was no problem for this experienced group of engineering students
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
Bulldogs will face Ohio State Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
UMD Ranked Third in USCHO.com Poll
Meet Esko’s Senior Core Of Four
Eskomos' Long Running Success Starts With Seniors
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…
UMD Draws Ohio State In 1st Round of NCAA Tourney
Bulldogs Will Face Ohio State In Fargo
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Rangers Roll Past Esko For Section 7AA Title
Crosby-Ironton Wins 52-46
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
North Woods Grizzlies Win 1st Ever Section Title
Grizzlies Best The Rangers 70-55
Categories: High School, Sports
Top Plays 031717
Top Plays 031717
NCAA Tournament Could Generate $6M for Milwaukee
(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 YMCA Adds Lumberjack Tradition to Aquatic Activities
Active Adventures: Log Rolling
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…
Crowell and Stalder Rewarded
Maura Crowell was named the AHCA Coach of the Year and Senior Lara Stalder was named a first team All American
Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Rematch Set in Section Final Between Esko and Crosby-Ironton
Esko took down Proctor and Crosby-Ironton beat Virginia to advance to the section 7AA final
Categories: High School, Sports
Bulldogs Support National Team
U.S. Women's National Team says they will not participate in World Championship unless significant progress is made in securing fair wages
Bulldogs Support National Team
Esko Bounced From State Tournament
Eskomos fall to New London-Spicer, 48-43
Esko Bounced From State Tournament
UMD Men Heading to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff
Bulldogs will face Western Michigan in the semifinals
UMD Men Heading to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff
Duluth’s March Madness Connection
Former LCA Standouts Anders and Bjorn Broman in Tournament with Winthrop
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…
10,000 Volunteers Needed for Super Bowl in Minnesota
The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee is looking for its Crew 52
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…
Eskomos Get Big Send Off for State
Esko will play in the Quarterfinals Wednesday
Categories: High School, Sports
High School Hockey Players Get on the Ice for the Final Time this Season
2017 St. Luke's All Star Game pits teammates against each other.
Categories: High School, Sports
Great Outdoors – St. Louis River Offers Many Opportunities to Get Outside
Summit at UW-Superior Addressed How Northlanders Can Improve and Protect River Corridor
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…
