Sports

Minnesota Wilderness Hires Craig Larson as Next Assistant Coach

The Wilderness opens up the season on September 12th, against the Springfield Jr Blues.

CLOQUET, Minn.- On the ice, the Minnesota Wilderness hired a new assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. The Wilderness hired Craig Larson as their next assistant coach.  Before his time with the Wilderness, Larson spent three seasons with the Aberdeen Wings in the NAHL. He was a scout and director of player personnel. The Wilderness opens up the season on…

CSS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Both Fall to Luther College in Doubleheader

Both the men's and women's teams are in search of their first win of the 2025 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s and women’s soccer teams hosted Luther College in a doubleheader on Sunday night. In the men’s contest, the Saints couldn’t generate any offense all game, falling to the Norse 6-0. Over in the women’s game, not the result the Saints were looking for as Luther blanks CSS 1-0. The men’s team will travel to Waukesha…

Duluth East Girls Soccer Settles for 1-1 Tie with Wayzata

Duluth East is back in action on Thursday, September 4th, against Grand Rapids. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East girls soccer team aimed to protect its perfect season on Saturday as they welcomed in Wayzata. A defensive battle between the Greyhounds and the Trojans as the two teams settle for a 1-1 tie. Scoring the lone goal for the Greyhounds was Darby Friday. Duluth East is back in action on Thursday, September 4th, against…

Prep Football: Hermantown & Grand Rapids Earn Week 1 Wins, Two Harbors & Proctor Fall

Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Week 1 for prep football teams in Minnesota continued on Friday night. One of the matchups featured a Section 7AAAA semifinal rematch as Hermantown hosted Duluth Denfeld. Like the two meetings last year, Hermantown once again came away with the win, 52 to 7. In other action, Two Harbors took on North Branch in a battle of section…

Luther Blanks UWS Men’s Soccer in Season Opener

UWS will have an opportunity to bounce back on Thursday, September 4th, against UW-Eau Claire. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team opened up their 2025 season on Friday. The Yellowjackets hosted Luther at SCCU stadium. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets fell short in their home opener as Luther walks away with the win 1-0. UWS will have an opportunity to bounce back on Thursday, September 4th, against UW-Eau Claire. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories:…

Steelers Sign Former Bulldog Aiden Williams to Practice Squad

Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Thursday, the team signed the guard to their practice squad. Williams appeared in one preseason game for the Steelers, playing 54 snaps in their contest against the Jaguars. He missed the remaining two preseason games following that to deal with a leg injury. Williams originally…

UMD Football Handles Winona State in First-Ever NCAA Game at TCO Stadium

UMD is next in action on September 6th at Concordia-St. Paul.

EAGAN, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off their 2025 campaign in a special way on Thursday. UMD battling Winona State in the first-ever NCAA game at TCO Stadium, the headquarters of the Minnesota Vikings. Like many times last year, Kyle Walljasper had a night to remember as he threw for 259 yards with four total touchdowns. The Bulldogs begin…

Stevens Point Spoils Superior Football’s Home Opener

Superior (0-2) will next play at River Falls on September 5th.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior football team returned home on Thursday to take on Stevens Point. After being shut out in the 1st half, the Spartans eventually did find the end zone three times in the 2nd half. However, it wouldn’t be enough as they went on to fall 41 to 20. Superior (0-2) will next play at River Falls on…

Former Bulldog Caroline Ouellette Named Assistant Coach for Montreal Victoire

Ouellette has spent the last two seasons with Montreal.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD assistant coach and Hall of Famer Caroline Ouellette has been promoted to assistant coach for the Montreal Victoire of the PWHL. She’s spent the past two seasons with the team and has also served as the Co-Head Coach for Concordia University. Ouellette has had plenty of success on the ice, including a 2008 national title with…

Micah Parsons Traded to the Green Bay Packers After Contract Dispute, AP Source Says

Parsons, a two-time All-Pro edge rusher, becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Micah Parsons is headed to the Green Bay Packers after a blockbuster trade, leaving the Dallas Cowboys following a lengthy contract dispute. A person with knowledge of the details said Parsons and the Packers have agreed on a record-setting $188 million, four-year contract that includes $136 million guaranteed. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hasn’t been…

Prep Soccer: Esko Girls & C-E-C Boys Clinch Shutout Victories

Two teams that made it to the state tournament met up on the pitch on Wednesday afternoon as Esko hosted Cloquet-Carlton.

ESKO, Minn.- Two teams that made it to the state tournament met up on the pitch on Wednesday afternoon as Esko hosted Cloquet-Carlton. In came down to just one free kick and Britta Koski came through for Esko giving them the 1-0 win. Esko is now 3-0 and will host LILA on Thursday. As for Cloquet-Carlton (1-3), they are at…

Vikings bring back veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth in trade with the Panthers

Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers Headshot MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history. The team needed more depth after losing Rondale Moore to a season-ending knee injury and Jordan Addison to a three-game suspension. Thielen is…

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Duluth East Earn Five-Set Victories

Esko was the runner-up in Section 7AA and Hermantown won the Section 7AAA title last season.

ESKO, Minn.- Two teams that were in their respective section titles last season met up in prep volleyball as Esko hosted Hermantown on Tuesday night. In the end, Hermantown was able to take down Esko 3-2. Esko is now 1-1 and will play at Carlton/Wrenshall on Thursday. As for Hermantown (2-1), they are at Princeton on Thursday. In other volleyball…

Vikings Place C.J. Ham on Injured Reserve to Begin Season

Ham is expected to miss the first four games of the season.

EAGAN, Minn.- It was cutdown day in the NFL on Tuesday. The Vikings didn’t have many surprises but Duluth native C.J. Ham was impacted. Ham was placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list, meaning he will be out the first four games of the regular season but will not currently count against Minnesota’s roster. The team has not said…

UMD Football Making Final Preparations Ahead of TCO Opener

UMD sure knows how to start the season off right in recent years as they've won their last five openers.

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just two days away from kickoff of another UMD football season. However this year, they’ll start with not your ordinary opener. It’s the Bulldogs versus the Warriors of Winona State under the lights at TCO Stadium in Eagan. The contest marks the first-time that an NCAA game will take placeat the headquarters of the Vikings. UMD…

UMAC Coaches Pick UWS Men’s Soccer to Win Conference Title Once Again

UWS is vying for their 9th straight conference title and is coming off a sweet sixteen appearance a year ago.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A day after the UWS women’s soccer team was selected to finish 1st in the UMAC, the UWS men’s team now joins them. On Tuesday, the coaches poll was released and the Yellowjackets landed in first with 36 points. UWS is vying for their 9th straight conference title and is coming off a sweet sixteen appearance a year…

Hibbing’s Memorial Building Arena to get new digital scoreboard

Memorial Building Arena Scoreboard Takedown HIBBING, Min. – The City of Hibbing is announcing a major upgrade at the Memorial Building arena. The arena’s longtime scoreboard was removed after more than three decades of service. It was in 1993 and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. A new four-sided digital video board will be installed in mid-September. The city says, “The upgrade…

Girls Soccer: Esko & Proctor Pick Up Home Wins, Duluth Denfeld Falls Short to Roseville

Esko is back at home on Wednesday, August 27th against Cloquet-Carlton. 

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team held their home opener on Monday night as they took on East Grand Forks. They end up defending their home turf, defeating the Green Wave 3-1 to improve to 2-0. Esko is back at home on Wednesday, August 27th against Cloquet-Carlton. Game time is at 3 p.m. Over in Proctor, the Rails hosted…

Grand Rapids Volleyball Soars to Victory Defeating Proctor in Three Sets

The Thunderhawks earn their first win of the season defeating the Rails in three-sets.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team hosted Grand Rapids on Monday night. In the end, the Thunderhawks earn their first win of the season defeating the Rails in three sets. Grand Rapids host their home opener on Tuesday, August 26th, against North Branch. Game time is at 6 p.m. For the Rails, they’re back at home on Tuesday, August 26th,…

Steelers Release Former UMD Offensive Lineman Aiden Williams

Williams is now free to sign with any of the other 31 NFL teams or could revert back to Pittsburgh's practice squad.

PITTSBURGH, Penn.- Former UMD offensive lineman Aiden Williams’ dream of making an NFL roster has hit a road block. Ahead of cutdown day on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released the guard after originally signing him back on April 26th. Williams played in the team’s first preseason game against the Jaguars on August 9th. But was sidelined for the next two…

UWS Women’s Soccer Picked to Finish 1st in UMAC

Yellowjackets vying for 5th straight conference title

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On the pitch, The UMAC women’s soccer preseason poll was released this afternoon. UWS has been selected to finish first in the UMAC entering the 2025 season. The Yellowjackets earned their fourth consecutive UMAC title last year after defeating Bethany Lutheran 4-0 in the title game. A few key returners for the Yellowjackets this season include goalkeeper Quinn…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Slated to Finish 5th in NSIC

Noah Foster and Shaelyn Hostager named NSIC athletes to watch list.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday, both the UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams were picked to finish 5th in the NSIC conference preseason coaches poll. In the 2024 NSIC conference meet, the women’s team placed 4th. For the men’s squad, they took home a 3rd place finish at the NSIC conference meet. This year, all eyes will be on Shaelyn…

St. Scholastica Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class

Six individuals will be inducted in a ceremony on October 11th.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has announced their 2025 Hall of Fame class. Six individuals will be inducted in a ceremony on October 11th. They are Kelsey Peterson, who is the all-time goals and points leader for the women’s soccer team. Tom Lyscio, a UMAC champion thrower on the men’s track and field team. Nina Waidacher, a member of the women’s…

Vikings Sign QB Carson Wentz to Back Up J.J. McCarthy, Send Sam Howell to the Eagles

Wentz, who spent last season backing up Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, was the No. 2 overall pick by the Eagles in 2016.

Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota for Howell and a 2027 sixth-rounder. Wentz, who spent last season backing…

Prep Soccer: C-E-C Boys Victorious in Home Opener, Esko Girls Begin Season 1-0

Esko will host their home opener on Monday, August 25th, against East Grand Forks.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton boys soccer team hosted their home opener on Saturday against Columbia Heights. It was a defensive battle in the first half between the Lumberjacks and the Hylanders, ending the first half tied 0-0. In the second half, the Lumberjacks scored late to secure the 1-0 win over Columbia Heights. Scoring the lone goal for the Lumberjacks…

Girls Soccer: Duluth East Improves to 2-0, Denfeld Shuts Out Grand Rapids

Opening week for prep soccer in Minnesota continued on Friday afternoon.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld girls soccer teams picked up home wins on Friday afternoon. The Greyhounds improved to 2-0 on the season by defeating Woodbury 2-0. Julia Davis and Darby Friday were the goal-scorers for Duluth East. Duluth East will next host Roseville on Tuesday. Across town, Duluth Denfeld blanked Grand Rapids 4-0 in their…

Boys Soccer: Hermantown Defends Home Turf, Duluth Denfeld Falls in Season Opener

The Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams opened up their 2025 season on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams opened up their 2025 season on Friday. The Hawks welcomed in Mesabi East Area. Hermantown defends their home field, defeating the Giants 3 to 0. The Hawks are back in action on Saturday, August 23rd, against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Game time is at 2 p.m. For the Giants, their next game…

Wild Re-Sign Center Marco Rossi to 3-Year, $15 Million Contract After Career-Best Season

Rossi had 24 goals and 36 assists, both career highs, in 2024-25.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild signed center Marco Rossi to a three-year, $15 million contract on Friday, following a career-best season for the 2020 first-round draft pick who had become a restricted free agent this summer. Rossi had 24 goals and 36 assists, both career highs, in 2024-25. He also led the Wild with seven power-play goals….

2025 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival starts the party, and raises money for 23rd Veteran

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The 2025 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (LSDBF) is here! Kicking off with an opening ceremony and 5k tonight, this family friendly event is an iconic tradition in the twin ports. This year’s charitable partner, 23rd Veteran, helps veterans adjust to civilian life after serving. The Boat Races begin at 8am Saturday August 22nd. Teams of 22…

Hermantown Volleyball Opens Up Season with Three-Set Win Over Duluth Marshall

The Hawks are back in action on Friday, August 22nd against Westonka. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team opened up their 2025 season on Thursday night. The Hawks welcomed in the Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers. The defending Section 7AAA champions defended their home court, defeating the Hilltoppers in three-sets. Leading the way in kills for Hermantown was sophomore Lilah Conley with 9. The Hawks are back in action on Friday, August 22nd against…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Marshall & Duluth East Boys, Cloquet-Carlton Girls Fall in Season Openers

Thursday was the first day that prep soccer teams in Minnesota could play regular season games.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday was the first day that prep soccer teams in Minnesota could play regular season games. In 7A, the defending section champions Duluth Marshall saw a three-goal lead slip away to St. Francis, falling 4 to 3. Benson Peterson had all three goals for the Hilltoppers. In other boys action, Duluth East is shutout by Blaine, 2-0. Over…

Hermantown Football Aiming to Prove 2024 Season Was Not Just a One-Time Occurrence

Hermantown kicks off the regular season a week from Friday, hosting Duluth Denfeld at 7 PM.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The 2024 season for the Hermantown football team was one to remember. A 9-2 overall record, which included a state quarterfinal appearance. But with the start of their 2025 campaign on the horizon, the team is all about carving their own path. Hermantown does have a number of returners this year after only graduating eight seniors. Those back…

Duluth’s Buckner & Former Saint Clarke Set to Officiate at 2026 Winter Olympic Games

The two most recently served as PWHL officials.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two with ties to Duluth will serve as women’s hockey officials in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Duluth native Sarah Buckner and former St. Scholastica Saint Alex Clarke are set to travel to Italy in February. The two most recently served as PWHL officials and have each climbed up the ranks. For Clarke, this will be her 2nd…

Jets Trade for Veteran Nose Tackle Harrison Phillips from Vikings, AP Source Says

The 29-year-old Phillips played the past three seasons for the Vikings after spending his first four with Buffalo.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade for veteran nose tackle Harrison Phillips from the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday night to bolster their defensive line, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Jets are sending sixth-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027 to the Vikings, who are…

Megan Gustafson Releases New Book “Pancake’s Passport”

It's a children's book inspired by her overseas experience with her own corgi, Pancake.

PORT WING, Wis.- We know Port Wing native Megan Gustafson can get it done on the basketball court. But did you know she’s now an author? On Wednesday, Gustafson’s book titled “Pancake’s Passport” was released. It’s a children’s book inspired by her overseas experience with her own corgi, Pancake. Her dog has been a calming peace for her and she…

CSS Women’s Soccer Names Breanna Nelson as New Assistant Coach

Nelson comes from Concordia- Moorhead, where she was an assistant for the Cobbers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team has added a former MIAC foe to their coaching staff. Breanna Nelson is the team’s new assistant coach and goalkeeper coach. She comes from Concordia- Moorhead, where she was an assistant for the Cobbers. Nelson also suited up for Concordia-Moorhead during her playing days. She was a three-year captain for the team….

USA Curling Coach Phill Drobnick Says 2026 Season Will Be His Last

He's spent a total of 20 years leading multiple teams, that included the 2018 Gold Medal squad.

EVELETH, Minn.- USA Curling has undergone some changes in recent years and that will continue after the 2026 season. Phill Drobnick has announced that this year will be his last coaching. He’s spent a total of 20 years leading multiple teams, that included the 2018 Gold Medal squad. Drobnick said in a social media post that the time is right…

UW-Superior Names Track After Longtime Coach & Community Leader Dan Conway

A sign honoring Conway has been installed at the stadium.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The track at SCCU Stadium in Superior has a new name. On Tuesday, the school announced that they are dedicating the track in honor of former coach, mentor, and community leader, Dan Conway. Conway began his journey at UWS, where he was a sprinter for track and a halfback for the football team. He then went on to…

Two Harbors Football Preaches Grit to Their Young Squad

Two Harbors opens up their season at home on Friday, August 29th, against North Branch.

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Two Harbors football team is coming off one of their best seasons in recent years. The Agates made the section 7AAA title game a year ago. Where they fell to Pequot Lakes 36-15. Now the Agates football team will look a little different in the 2025 season. Two Harbors enters the year with a young squad…

Hermantown’s Neal Pionk Invited to U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp

The camp takes place August 26th-27th in Plymouth, Michigan.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown native will get the chance to impress the U.S. Men’s Olympic higher-ups later this month. Neal Pionk was one of 44 players invited to participate at the U.S. Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp is more so an administrative and team-building event and includes no formal on-ice activity or public component. Pionk just wrapped up his 8th…

Former Bulldog McKenzie Revering Joins St. Scholastica Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog has joined the St. Scholastica coaching staff. McKenzie Revering is the Saints new assistant coach. She’ll work with her former teammate Sydney Brodt, who was named as Scholastica’s new head coach earlier this off-season. Over the course of four years, Revering appeared in 112 games for UMD and tallied 4 points. She last coached for…

Packers Football on FOX21: Packers host Seahawks

SUPERIOR, Wis. – You can watch the last Green Bay Packers Preseason game on FOX21. The Packers host the Seattle Seahawks. The Pregame shows starts at 2:30pm and kickoff is at 3pm. You’ll see Packer players fight for the last roster spots before cutdown day. Former Packer Marquez Valdes-Scantling is reportedly on the roster bubble for the Seahawks.  He may…

Minnesota DNR Urges Hunters Not to Shoot Tagged Bears

DULUTH, Minn. — With the Bear season opener September 1st, comes a reminder to hunters not to shoot tagged, radio collared bears. The Minnesota DNR are monitoring 50 radio-collared black bears across the state. These bears provide important data to inform management decisions. Their coat often hides the collar, but they also have large colorful ear tags for identification (3…

UMD Soccer Relying On Veterans to Help Turn the Corner

The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th in the NSIC.

DULUTH, Minn.- The beauty of a new season means every team is in the same boat. A 0-0 record and a chance to improve on what happened the year prior. The UMD soccer team is one of those squads that’s hoping for some different results heading into their 2025 campaign. The Bulldogs went just 2-12-3 a year ago, finishing 11th…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Set Sights High Ahead of New Year

UMD's first invitational is September 12th in River Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s cross country teams officially began their seasons on Monday. Both squads are coming off respectful finishes in 2024 as each team had a top 4 finish in the NSIC and a top 14 finish in the central region. Head Coach Brette Jensen detailed what the team’s goals are for this year plus what…

Duluth Parks and Recreation Lays Out Plans for Park Point Improvement

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Parks and Recreation have now shared some concept plans with the Park Point community as they continue steps towards improving the point’s recreation area. This comes after both climate patterns and time have worn down the rec area over the past years. Three concept plans were laid out, all of which are intended to support items…

UMD Volleyball Welcomes Nine New Freshman to Roster

UMD will head to Illinois on September 5th to take part in the McKendree Invitational.

DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD volleyball team began practice on Monday, there was plenty of introductions being had. The Bulldogs welcome in nine freshman this season to pair with the seven returners that they already have on their roster. After finishing 10th in a tough NSIC conference last season, the Bulldogs know they have to get on the same page…

Proctor Football Hoping Experience & Numbers Lead to Bounce Back Season

Proctor begins the regular season August 29th at home versus Mora.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor football team is coming off a tough season. With a decent amount of youth stepping into bigger roles, the Rails went 0-8 in 2024. They even had to forfeit a Week 4 contest against Two Harbors due to a number of players being out with injuries. Better things are ahead for the Rails though as they…

Greg Anderson Picks Up 4th Career Win at Brainerd International Raceway

Anderson ran a time of 6.551, traveling at 206.86 miles per hour.

BRAINERD, Minn.- It was a successful weekend for Duluth native Greg Anderson. Racing at the Lucas Oil Nationals at the Brainerd International Raceway, Anderson bested his teammate Dallas Glenn in the championship run to pick up his 4th career victory at the B-I-R. Anderson ran a time of 6.551, traveling at 206.86 miles per hour. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports