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#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Faces Short Week for Series Against St. Thomas

UMD previously swept St. Thomas at home back in October and hold a 13-0-1 all-time record against them.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time this season, the 4th ranked UMD women’s hockey team is tasked with facing a short week as they will play at St. Thomas on Thursday and Friday. But, the Bulldogs will be eager to get out on the ice as they are coming off being swept by Ohio State at home. Thursday’s contest will…

Another Weekend, Another Ranked Opponent Awaits UMD Men’s Hockey

UMD will try for their first win against Denver since February of 2023 on Friday at 7:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another ranked opponent awaits the UMD men’s hockey team as the Bulldogs will welcome in 5th ranked Denver to Amsoil Arena this weekend. It’s the 3rd straight weekend the Bulldogs have clashed with a top 20 team. UMD has shown that they can compete with them as they’ve won three of their last four, including splitting with 19th…

Solon Springs/Northwood Runner Isaac Dickenson Commits to UMD

Dickenson will join his brother Owen and former teammate Dylan Taggart on the Bulldogs roster.

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- Another Solon Springs/Northwood runner is set to join UMD. Isaac Dickenson announced his commitment to both the Bulldogs cross country and track and field teams on Wednesday. Isaac was the sectional individual champion in both sports the past two seasons. He also got it done on the big stage placing 6th at the state cross country meet…

NBA Postpones Bucks-Pelicans Game After Historic Snow Storm in New Orleans

The Bucks are scheduled to play in Miami on Thursday.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy. Tuesday’s winter storm made road travel treacherous in a subtropical city with minimal snow-clearing equipment on hand. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the weather by…

After Scoreless First & Second Period, Hermantown Breaks Out in 3rd to Top Superior

Hermantown (12-4-3) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Friday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown boys hockey team picked up their 12th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Superior 3-1. The Hawks were held scoreless in the first and second period. But, the 3rd period was a different story as they erupted for three goals. Hermantown (12-4-3) will next play at St. Thomas Academy on Friday. As for Superior (4-13-1),…

After Turning to Conference Play, UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Starting to Heat Up

The Yellowjackets tip off with Northwestern Wednesday night.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a slow start to the season for the UW-Superior men’s basketball team, they have started to heat up as they began UMAC conference play earlier this month. The Yellowjackets are currently on a four-game winning streak, all against conference opponents. Their latest win was against Martin Luther, where the Yellowjackets won in dominant fashion 91-to-62. The Yellowjackets…

Three Locals Land on 2025 Mr. Basketball of Minnesota Award Watch List

The winner will be announced following the state basketball tournaments.

DULUTH, Minn.- Three locals were named to the 2025 Mr. Basketball of Minnesota award watch list. They are Cloquet’s Jack Battaglia, Duluth Marshall’s Brooks Johnson, and lastly, Cherry’s Noah Sundquist. The 38 player list will be trimmed down to a top 10 on March 3rd. Two weeks later, the final five will be announced. The winner will be announced following…

Duluth FC Announces Front Office Changes

The moves come over a month after General Manager Charlie Forsyth resigned.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC has announced some changes to their front office. The team announced on Monday that Jonathan Bouvine is the new Director of Soccer Operations and Gabby Tachis has been named as the Director of Marketing and Business Development. The moves come over a month after General Manager Charlie Forsyth resigned. Categories: Sports

Floodwood Junior Jonah Spindler Reaches 1,000 Career Points

Spindler entered his game against Bigfork needing 13 points to reach 1,000 career points.

FLOODWOOD, Minn.- It was a night to remember for Floodwood junior Jonah Spindler on Monday. Spindler entered his game against Bigfork needing 13 points to reach 1,000 career points. He ended up getting 32 to surpass the mark and reach a total of 1,019 points. Spindler and the Polar Bears are next in action on Friday at Hill City. Categories:…

UMD’s Max Plante Named NCHC Rookie of the Week, UMD Women Stay at #4 in Poll

Plante stretched his point streak to six games with a goal and two assists against Colorado College.

DULUTH, Minn.- Hermantown native and current UMD forward Max Plante has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. Plante stretched his point streak to six games with a goal and two assists against Colorado College. The men host Denver this weekend. Over on the women’s side, UMD once again sees no movement in the USCHO poll as they remain…

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Sabathia was a six-time All-Star, won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and a World Series title in 2009.

NEW YORK (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Suzuki received 393 of 394 votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Sabathia was on 342 ballots and Wagner on 325, which was 29…

Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Reach Agreement on Multi-Year Extension

O’Connell is 34-19 through three seasons as the Vikings’ head coach.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension for head coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell is 34-19 through three seasons as the Vikings’ head coach. Owner and President Mark Wilf released a statement on Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach…

Eveleth Hockey Legend Willard Ikola Dies at 92

As a player, Ikola helped Eveleth win three straight state championships.

EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Edina community is mourning the loss of a legend in Minnesota high school hockey. Former Edina High School boys hockey coach Willard Ikola has passed away at the age of 92. Remembering Willard Ikola What we know: In a statement, Edina Public Schools writes that Coach Ikola passed away on Monday evening. He served as Edina High School’s…

Prep Boys Hockey: Hibbing/Chisholm Breaks Three-Game Skid, Duluth East Falls

The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team hosted Hibbing/Chisholm on Monday night. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team hosted Hibbing/Chisholm on Monday night. The Hilltoppers and the Bluejackets ended regulation tied at two. The Bluejackets later added a goal in overtime to take down the Hilltoppers 3-2. Hibbing/Chisholm is back in action on Tuesday, January 21st against International Falls. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. For the Hilltoppers, their next…

Superior Girls Basketball Picks Up 6th Win of Season Against New Richmond

Superior (6-10) will next host Hermantown on January 28th.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls basketball team picked up their 2nd straight win on Monday, defeating New Richmond 61 to 49. The Spartans were led by Annabel Manion, who had 17 points in the victory. Right behind her was teammate Tara Stratton with 16. Superior (6-10) will next host Hermantown on January 28th. Categories: High School, Sports

Yakov Trenin and Brock Faber Score 3rd Period Goals in the Wild’s 3-1 Win Over the Avalanche

Yakov Trenin scored against his former team early in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Monday.

DENVER (AP) — Yakov Trenin scored against his former team early in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Monday. Jake Middleton had a goal and an assist, Brock Faber also scored and Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves for Minnesota. The game was tied entering the third period but Trenin gave the Wild a…

Jackson, Bane Lead 4th-Quarter Rally as Grizzlies Beat Timberwolves 108-106

Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, while Naz Reid finished with 29 points.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106 on Monday. Jackson, who was 6 of 8 in the final quarter, added 10 rebounds and a pair of blocks for Memphis, which won…

Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo Out Indefinitely with Toe Injury

DiVincenzo, a 6-foot-4 guard in his seventh season out of Villanova, had missed the last two games with the injury.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo, who recently moved into the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup, is out indefinitely with a big toe injury, the team announced before Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. DiVincenzo, a 6-foot-4 guard in his seventh season out of Villanova, had missed the last two games with the injury. “It’s indefinite at this stage,” Minnesota coach…

Former Duluth Denfeld Coach Frank Huie Passes Away

Huie coached at Duluth Denfeld from 1980-2018.

DULUTH, Minn.- Sad news for the Duluth Denfeld community, a long-time coach and Denfeld Alum Frank Huie passed away. Huie graduated from Duluth Denfeld in 1979. During his time with the Hunters, Huie coached for the football team, track, and girls basketball. Huie coached at Duluth Denfeld from 1980-2018. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court Both Picking Up Wins Over Crookston

Both teams are back in action on Friday, January 24th, against the University of Mary.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team was back at Romano Gymnasium on Saturday as they hosted Minnesota Crookston. The Bulldogs defeated the Golden Eagles 107-67 to extend their winning streak to five. Leading the way for the Bulldogs were Charlie Katona and Kole Hanson, both recording 19 points in the contest. The Bulldogs are back in action on Friday,…

Women’s Hockey: #2 Ohio State Top #4 UMD Earning The Series Sweep

Scoring the only goal in the contest for the Bulldogs was Olivia Wallin. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team wrapped up their series with Ohio State on Saturday. Sadly, the Buckeyes picked up the series sweep as they defeated the Bulldogs 2-1. Scoring the only goal in the contest for the Bulldogs was Olivia Wallin. UMD’s next game is on Thursday, January 23rd, against the University of St. Thomas. Puck drop is…

UMD Men’s Hoops Extends Win Streak to Four, UMD Women Get Back on Track

Both teams will be back in action on Saturday against Minnesota Crookston.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a successful doubleheader for both the UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams on Friday night. The Bulldog men started off the evening with a 75 to 59 victory over Bemidji State. UMD was led by Charlie Katona and Jayden Johnson, who each had 16 points. Following that contest, the Bulldog women completed the sweep with a…

#4 UMD Women’s Hockey Falls After Fast Start By #2 Ohio State

A fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team hosted #2 Ohio State on Friday night. Unfortunately, a fast start for the Buckeyes leads to a 3-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Scoring the lone goal for the Bulldogs was Caitlin Kraemer, her eleventh of the season. The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday for game two of their series with the…

Top Plays of the Week: 1/17

At number one, some history for Proctor's Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays came from on the hardwood. At number two, UW-Superior’s Reid Johnson shows off the handles as he gets the lay in to go against Northland. At number one, some history for Proctor’s Lily Smith as she records career point number 1,000 on the three ball. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

CSS Men’s Hockey Unable to Snap Skid with Home Loss to Concordia

The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The woes continued for the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team on Friday as they dropped their 3rd straight game to Concordia. After a scoreless first, the Cobbers jumped on the Saints with four unanswered goals to win 4-0. The two teams will meet again on Saturday with puck drop at 2 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Hermantown Lineman Mason Humphreys to Play College Football at Bethel

The senior captain tallied 43 tackles in his final season as a Hawk.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown senior offensive and defensive lineman Mason Humphreys is ready for the next level. On Friday, he announced his commitment to Bethel University out of the MIAC conference. The senior captain tallied 43 tackles in his final season as a Hawk. He also played a key part in helping the team to their first state tournament appearance since…

UMD Football Promotes Olson & Ware on Coaching Staff

Olson has been with the Bulldogs for two seasons and Ware joined the team a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team announced a couple changes to their coaching staff. Luke Olson is the new special teams coordinator and inside linebackers coach after serving as a defensive back coach and recruiting coordinator. Mekhi Ware is the team’s new secondary coach after being the cornerbacks coach. Olson has been with the Bulldogs for two seasons and Ware…

UW-Superior Women’s Hockey Takes Big Strides with New Head Coach Bre Simon

The Yellowjackets are currently 9-6-2 on the season and have put together a five-game winning streak.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After the retirement of longtime head coach Dan Laughlin last season, the UW-Superior women’s hockey team is halfway through their first season with their new head coach Bre Simon The Yellowjackets are currently 9-6-2 on the season and have put together a five-game winning streak. Their latest victory was against Concordia Minnesota, where the Jackets won 3-to-2. On…

Girls Basketball: Smith Nets 1,000th Career Point in Proctor Win, Esko & Duluth Marshall Also Victorious

Proctor remains at the top of the Lake Superior conference standings.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team extended their win streak to eight games on Thursday, defeating Hermantown 75 to 52. Rails senior guard Lily Smith picked up her 1,000th career point in the victory. Proctor (16-1) will next play at Duluth Marshall on January 21st. Hermantown (10-5) will travel to Hibbing on the 21st. In other girls basketball action,…

Former UMD Head Football Coach Bob Nielson Retires After 32 Years of Coaching

Nielson led the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2012, winning a national title in 2008 and 2010.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD head football coach Bob Nielson is calling it a career. On Thursday, he announced after 32 years of coaching, including the last nine seasons at the University of South Dakota, that he is stepping down with plans to retire. Nielson led the Bulldogs from 1999 to 2012, winning a national title in 2008 and 2010. After…

Garcia Beats Buzzer with Long 3-Pointer to Lift Minnesota Past No. 20 Michigan, 84-81 in OT

Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia made a 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo to give Minnesota an 84-81 overtime victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night. Wolverines tied it on Danny Wolf’s driving layup with sevenseconds to play. But the Gophers had time to bring the ball upcourt, where Lu’Cye Patterson found Garcia for the winner…

Proctor’s Kennan Reyelts Commits to St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey

Reyelts last played for the Rails in the 2021-2022 season and tallied a career-high 39 points.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Another former Proctor hockey standout has announced where he’s heading next to play. Forward Kennan Reyelts will make his return to the Northland as he will suit up for St. Scholastica next year. Reyelts last played for the Rails in the 2021-2022 season and tallied a career-high 39 points. Since then, he’s had stints in the MJHL, SIJHL,…

Moose Lake/Willow River Football Coach Dave Louzek to be Inducted into 2025 MFCA Hall of Fame

During his reign, Louzek has surpassed 200 career wins, won 18 section titles, and was a state runner-up three times.

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Moose Lake/Willow River head football coach Dave Louzek is set to be inducted into the Minnesota Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in March. Louzek has spent over two decades coaching up the Rebels. During his reign, he’s surpassed 200 career wins, won 18 section titles, and was a state runner-up three times. Just this past season,…

UMD Forward Charlie Katona Named to 2025 Bevo Francis Award Watch List

Katona is the second Bulldog to be nominated for this honor.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Charlie Katona has been named to the 2025 Bevo Francis Award Top 100 watch list. The Bevo Francis Award is given to the player with an outstanding season in small college basketball. Katona is the second Bulldog to be nominated for this honor as Drew Blair was nominated last season. In his fifth season with the…

UMD Hockey: Gascon, Holm, and Knapp Nominated For National Goalie Honors

Eve Gascon, Tindra Holm, and Klayton Knapp received national watch list honors.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s goalies Eve Gascon and Tindra Holm have been named to the National Goalie of the Year watch list. Gascon and Holm are two of 33 goalies up for the honor. Currently, Gascon has a saves percentage of 94 percent and Holm has a saves percentage of 92 percent. The winner will be announced in March. For…

‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. The team announced Uecker died Thursday morning, calling it “one of the most difficult days in Milwaukee Brewers history.” In a statement released by the…

Northern Star: Gaby Andreacchi

Andreacchi is having a career year with 12 points so far for the Yellowjackets.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- From Thunder Bay, Canada to UW-Superior, Gaby Andreacchi has found a home in Superior for the last three seasons. Even though Andreacchi has skated for the Yellowjackets during her college career, she says she has been playing in the area her whole life. “I have been playing at Wessman, playing at the Heritage with the Thunder Bay Queens…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Basketball Extend Win Streaks with Sweep of Northland

The UW-Superior men and women are next in action on Saturday at Martin Luther.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UW-Superior men’s and women’s basketball teams protected their homecourt on Wednesday night against Northland. The Yellowjacket men started off the night with a 76 to 58 victory over the Lumberjacks. Andrew Kunelius had a team-leading 18 points. Following that contest, the UWS women went on to defeat the Lumberjills 89 to 33. Elise Besonen led the…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Clash with Ohio State in Top 4 Tilt

The UMD women's hockey team started off their season with a bang by sweeping the then top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes back in September.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team started off their season with a bang by sweeping the then top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes back in September. This upcoming weekend the two teams will battle once again as this time it’s on the Bulldogs home ice. In her weekly presser, Head Coach Laura Schuler looked back at the first series with Ohio…

UMD Men’s Hockey Heads to Colorado College for First Road Series of 2025

UMD has won 22 of the 36 meetings they've faced the Tigers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the first time in 2025 this weekend when they visit 18th ranked Colorado College. The Bulldogs are coming off a successful series which resulted in a sweep of the then 10th ranked St. Cloud State Huskies. They’ll look to continue that mojo against a Tigers squad that they’ve…

Grand Rapids/Greenway Girls Hockey Erupts for 10 Goals in Road Victory at Superior

Grand Rapids/Greenway extends their unbeaten streak to seven games and will next play at Andover on Friday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team did something that no other team has done since December 10th. And that’s defeat the Superior Spartans. The Lightning put up 10 goals en route to a 10 to 1 victory on Tuesday night. Grand Rapids/Greenway extends their unbeaten streak to seven games and will next play at Andover on Friday. Superior…

Superior Boys Basketball Unable to Protect Homecourt in Loss to New Richmond

Superior is now 6-7 on the season and will next host Cloquet on Friday night.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team suffered a tough home loss on Tuesday, falling to New Richmond 74 to 64. Calvin Anderson led the Spartans with 26 points in the contest. Drew Eisel was right behind him with 22. Superior is now 6-7 on the season and will next host Cloquet on Friday night. Categories: High School, Sports

UW-Superior Men’s Hockey Cracks Top 15 in Latest USCHO Poll

UWS is currently on an eight-game winning streak.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s hockey team has cracked the top 15 in the latest USCHO poll. The Yellowjackets are now the 15th ranked team in the country after they picked up wins against Concordia and St. John’s this past weekend. UWS is also on an eight-game winning streak and will look to extend that on Wednesday when they host…

Minnesota Safety Koi Perich Named FWAA Freshman All-American

Perich played in 13 games this season for the Gophers, tallying 46 tackles and five interceptions.

ESKO, Minn.- Another honor for Esko native Koi Perich as he was named by the Football Writers Association of America as a All-American Freshman. Perich played in 13 games this season for the Gophers, tallying 46 tackles and five interceptions. This is the 11th honor he’s received this season as he’s also been named All-Big Ten first team and second…

Duluth Native Noah Pauley Interviews for 49ers Offensive Coordinator Job

Pauley has spent the last two seasons at Iowa State as the team's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.

DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native could be soon roaming the sidelines in the NFL. Former UMD offensive coordinator Noah Pauley recently interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator job. He’s spent the last two seasons at Iowa State as the team’s passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. Pauley also had a stint with North Dakota State, where he…

UMD’s Clara Van Wieren Nominated for 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award

Van Wieren becomes the 3rd Bulldog nominee for the award over the past four years.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate forward Clara Van Wieren has been named one of the 14 nominees for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Van Wieren stays busy off the ice as she’s the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the co-president of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. She becomes the 3rd Bulldog nominee for the award over the…

Rams Overwhelm Vikings 27-9 in Wild-Card Playoff Game Moved to Arizona Because of LA Wildfires

The Vikings managed 269 total yards and many of those came when the game was already out of hand.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket to find a receiver but there was nowhere to go. The blue and yellow wall that was the Los Angeles Rams’ defense closed too fast. Akhello Witherspoon got there first, knocking the Minnesota quarterback to the ground as the ball popped loose. Jared Verse scooped it up…

Esko Girls Hoops Snap South Ridge’s Three-Game Winning Streak

Esko (6-10) will next host Barnum on Thursday.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls basketball team picked up their 2nd straight win on Monday, defeating South Ridge 72 to 32. Esko’s victory also snapped a three-game winning streak for the Panthers. Esko (6-10) will next host Barnum on Thursday. As for South Ridge (8-7), they’ll host North Woods on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Goaltender Klayton Knapp Earns NCHC Rookie of the Week Honors

Knapp is the 5th Bulldog this season to earn a conference honor.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD freshman goaltender Klayton Knapp picked up NCHC Rookie of the Week honors for his efforts this past weekend against St. Cloud State. Knapp had two wins and one shutout against the Huskies. He also stopped a total of 48 shots with a saves percentage of 96 percent. Knapp is the 5th Bulldog this season to earn a…

Proctor’s Carson Pavlowich to Play College Hockey at Air Force

Pavlowich last suited up for the Rails in the 2023-2024 season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- A former Proctor Rail will soon suit up for the Air Force Academy. Over the weekend, defenseman Carson Pavlowich announced his commitment to the Falcons. Pavlowich last suited up for the Rails in the 2023-2024 season. In 27 games played, he tallied five goals and 30 assists. The D-man is currently with the Colorado Grit in the NAHL….