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UMD Head Men’s Basketball Coach Justin Wieck Talks Return to Iowa City

Wieck played two seasons at the University of Iowa.

DULUTH, Minn.- A special weekend awaits UMD head men’s basketball coach Justin Wieck. Wieck is set to lead his team against his alma mater Iowa in an exhibition game on Friday night. He spent two seasons playing for the Hawkeyes and also played a part in two NCAA tournament berths. Wieck said he wouldn’t be the coach he is today…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Face Stonehill College for First Time

Stonehill is in their 3rd year as a division one varsity program.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a weekend to forget for the UMD men’s hockey team as they were swept on their home ice by the 6th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. This upcoming weekend, they’ll try to bounce back against a team they have never played before. In their 3rd year as a Division one varsity program, Stonehill College will make their…

Prep Football: Denfeld and Esko Move on in Respective Section Semifinals

Section Semifinal matchups are set for Saturday, October 26th.

DULUTH, Minn.– Prep football playoffs kicked off on Tuesday night in Minnesota. In section 7AAAA, Duluth Denfeld defeated Cloquet 28-20, earning a spot in the section semifinal game. The Hunters will be on the road as they take on Hermantown on Saturday, October 26th. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Over in section 7AAA, Esko gets the win over Hibbing 22-6….

Experienced Cloquet-Carlton Girls Soccer Team Ready for Another State Tourney

The Lumberjacks will look for their first quarterfinal win since 2021 on Wednesday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- It’s almost gameday for the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team, who are set for their 4th straight state tournament appearance, would’ve been 6th if not for the pandemic. The Lumberjacks will look for their first quarterfinal win since 2021 on Wednesday when they clash with the Orono Spartans. Head Coach Dustin Randall says in games like Wednesday’s contest it…

UMD Football Returns Home to Face Much Improved Minot State Squad

UMD will look to get back to the .500 mark on Saturday with kickoff scheduled for noon.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team once again came close on Saturday, but ultimately fell short to Sioux Falls as their losing streak extended to three games. The Bulldogs return home this upcoming Saturday to face a much improved 4-4 Minot State squad. All-time, UMD is 11-0 against the Beavers. But, Head Coach Curt Wiese says Minot has been like the…

Hermantown’s Evan Senst to Play College Football at Rocky Mountain College

Senst has been a two-year starter for the Hawks, seeing time at the center, tackle, long snapper, and lastly defensive tackle positions.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A Hermantown football senior has announced his next move. Offensive and defensive lineman Evan Senst announced his commitment to Rocky Mountain College, out of the Frontier conference. Senst made the official announcement on his own personal Twitter page. He’s been a two-year starter for the Hawks, seeing time at the center, tackle, long snapper, and lastly defensive tackle…

Two More UW-Superior Athletes Earn UMAC Weekly Honors

Both the soccer team and cross country team were represented.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Another week and another week of UWS athletes earning UMAC player of the week honors. On the pitch, Mya Holmquist is named offensive player of the week after posting eight points last week, including a hat trick versus Northwestern. Lastly in cross country, Maverick Hoogland is the runner of the week. He posted a personal best time of…

KYN: Superior Goats Help Combat Pesky Plants

SUPERIOR, Wis.– Superior Goats got their start this past summer. Owner Selinda Van Horn got a call to action, when she realized just how difficult plant removal can be. “We’ve been using the goats to clear our own property. And so, we thought well, there are other owners that could benefit this. And there are areas where you can’t get…

Youth Movement Lifts C-E-C Boys Soccer to 4th Straight State Trip

In the Lumberjacks previous three state tournament appearances, the team has only advanced past the quarterfinal round once.

CLOQUET, Minn.- It’s been almost an annual tradition for the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team as they are once again on their way to the state tournament. The Lumberjacks clinched their 4th straight tourney appearance last week, when they defeated Hermantown 3 to 2 in the Section 7AA title game. Now it’s onto a Blake squad, who posted a 13-2-1 record…

Esko Girls Soccer Set to Rely on Defense Heading Into State Tournament

The Esko girls soccer team is gearing up for their 3rd straight trip to the state tournament.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team is gearing up for their 3rd straight trip to the state tournament. Esko drew the five seed in the AA tourney and will meet up with the four seed St. Cloud Cathedral, a team they have never played before. Esko head coach Sharon Lahti said that this season has been a season of…

UMD Women’s Hockey Stays at #5 in Latest USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs are next in action on November 1st at MSU-Mankato.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team saw no movement in the latest USCHO poll. After picking up the sweep against St. Thomas this past weekend, the Bulldogs remain at number five. They’ll head into a bye week before returning to action on November 1st at Minnesota State-Mankato. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

New York Liberty Win First WNBA Championship, Beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

Minnesota didn’t score in OT until Kayla McBride hit two free throws with 1:51 left.

NEW YORK (AP) — As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey. The team that always fell short, starting from their days in Madison Square Garden, through detours to Radio City Music Hall and Westchester County Center, finally found their way to the…

Brandon McManus’ Field Goal on the Final Play Gives Packers a 24-22 Victory Over Texans

Packers: Visit the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brandon McManus insisted he hadn’t planned to do a “Lambeau leap” if he made a winning field goal in his Green Bay Packers debut. But when he kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to give Green Bay a 24-22 victory over Houston on Sunday, McManus couldn’t help himself. He jumped into the corner of the end-zone stands…

Lions Top Previously Unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on Late FG to Cap NFC North Thriller

Vikings: Play at the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last season with a clinching win at Minnesota. They departed this time with another memorable and resilient performance — plus a big boost in their pursuit of another NFC North title. Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Lions ‘ 31-29…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey Blanks St. Thomas in Home Opener

UMD women's hockey team improves to 4-3 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the UMD women’s hockey team welcomed their home crowd back to Amsoil Arena as they held their home opener against the University of St. Thomas. The Bulldogs took down the Tommies 3-0, improving to (4-3) on the season. Scoring for UMD on the night was Caitlin Kraemer, Olivia Mobley, and Clara Van Wieren. The Bulldogs will…

Big First Period Halts UMD Men’s Hockey’s Comeback Attempt Against #6 Minnesota

The Gophers and Bulldogs will continue their series on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team renewed their rivalry with #6 Minnesota on Friday night. Unfortunately, it was a night to forget for the Bulldogs as the Golden Gophers put up four goals in the 1st period and never looked back, winning 7 to 5. Aiden Dubinsky led the Bulldogs with two goals in the contest. The Gophers and…

Top Plays of the Week: 10/18

At number one, Denfeld's Taye Manns highpoints the ball and makes the fingertip catch for six.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s top plays, both come from on the gridiron. At number two, Hermantown’s Martin Sleen takes the handoff and he is off to the races. A 95 yard run that goes to the house. At number one, Denfeld’s Taye Manns highpoints the ball and makes the fingertip catch for six. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School,…

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton’s Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80 on Friday night. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut. Kayla McBride…

Esko’s Jackson Peterson Commits to Play College Baseball at St. Mary’s

Just last season, Peterson went 8-0 on the bump with 59 strikeouts.

ESKO, Minn.- Esko senior Jackson Peterson knows where he’ll be playing baseball next. On Friday, the infielder and pitcher announced his commitment to St. Mary’s University on his own personal Twitter page. Just last season, Peterson went 8-0 on the bump with 59 strikeouts and an era of .344. He also played a big part in Esko’s 26 and 4…

Antenna TV Gopher Hockey Schedule

16 Games on MQDS Antenna TV –> Home for MN SPORTS Friday, Oct. 25th   5:30pm    St. Thomas Friday, Nov. 1st  7pm  Penn State Saturday, Nov 2nd  7pm  Penn State Thursday, Nov. 14th 7pm  Bemidji State Friday, Nov. 29th  7pm  Alaska Saturday, Nov. 30th   5pm  Alaska Saturday, Dec. 7th  5pm  Michigan Saturday, Dec. 14th  5pm  Michigan State Friday, Jan….

#24 UMD Volleyball Unable to Hold Off #5 St. Cloud State

UMD falls to 9-8 on the year and will next play at Minnesota Crookston on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time this season, the UMD volleyball team was unable to take down St. Cloud State. The Huskies defeated the Bulldogs in straight sets on Thursday night. UMD was led by Samantha Paulsen, who had six kills in the contest. UMD falls to 9-8 on the year and will next play at Minnesota Crookston on Saturday….

Duluth East Girls Soccer Snaps 14-Year State Tournament Drought

This will be the 8th state tournament appearance in program history for the Greyhounds.

DULUTH, Minn.- Five prep Northland soccer teams will get the chance to compete at the state tournament next weekend. Out of the five, the longest wait goes to the Duluth East girls soccer squad. On Tuesday, the Greyhounds snapped a 14-year drought when they took down Centennial 1 to 0 in the Section 7AAA title game. A 12-game winning streak…

Duluth Marshall Boys Soccer State Bound for 2nd Straight Year

The Hilltoppers will look to go further than they did last year after falling in the quarterfinals.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys soccer team is on to their 2nd straight state tournament. It was somewhat of a cinderella finish to the section tournament for the Hilltoppers as they went into previously unbeaten Legacy Christian Academy and handed the Lions their 1st loss of the year, 1 to 0 in penalty kicks. Head Coach Mike Sengbush says…

#24 UMD Volleyball Seeks Revenge Against #5 St. Cloud State

The Bulldogs have taken three out of the last four meetings against the Huskies.

DULUTH, Minn.- The 24th ranked UMD volleyball team is gearing up again to face another ranked team Thursday evening. So far this season, they’ve played five. The Bulldogs just faced off against their opponent on Thursday back on October 1st, with SCSU winning in straight sets. That loss also signaled the start of a five-game losing streak, which UMD finally…

NA3HL Wilderness Names Paddie Elsmore-Sautter as New Assistant Coach

Elsmore-Sautter most recently served as the head coach of the Rock Ridge girls hockey team.

EVELETH, Minn.- The NA3HL Wilderness team in Eveleth continue to add to their coaching staff. Their latest hire is Paddie Elsmore-Sautter, as she has joined the team as an assistant coach. Elsmore-Sautter also becomes the first woman hired to an NA3HL coaching staff. She most recently served as the head coach of the Rock Ridge girls hockey team. Elsmore-Sautter also…

MN Prep Football: Hermantown, Rock Ridge, Two Harbors End Regular Season with Wins

Prep football regular season wraps up in Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.– Wednesday signaled the final week of the regular season for prep football teams in Minnesota. Over in Denfeld, Hermantown took down Duluth Denfeld 31-19, to finish at 7-1 in the regular season. The Hunters end their regular campaign with a 5-3 record. In other action, Rock Ridge picked up the win over Duluth East 19-14, finishing the regular…

Northern Star: Niya Wilson

Wilson owns the all-time record at the school with 80 goals and counting.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- There hasn’t been many places that UWS forward Niya Wilson hasn’t scored at during her career. On October 12th, she added to her legacy by finding the back of the net at the newly-opened SCCU stadium. “For me, being able to leave my mark on the first game is a super exciting thing. We had a lot of…

Ionescu’s 3-Pointer with 1 Second Left Gives Liberty 80-77 Win Over Lynx and 2-1 Lead in WNBA Finals

The Liberty are one victory away from winning their first title. Game 4 is Friday night in Minnesota with a deciding fifth game in New York on Sunday if necessary.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer from the top of the key with 1 second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty are one victory away from winning their first title. Game 4…

UMD Men’s Hockey Set to Clash with #6 Minnesota in Early Season Showdown

Last year, UMD dropped one game and tied the other in their meetings with Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returns home this upcoming weekend for quite the litmus test. As the 6th ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers are in town. The Bulldogs are coming off a split with UMass-Lowell just a week ago. There were some highs and lows with the Red Hawks. Friday was the high point as the Bulldogs put up…

#5 UMD Women’s Hockey to Welcome St. Thomas to Amsoil for Home Opener

UMD boasts an 11-0-1 all-time record against St. Thomas, including a 4-0 mark last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday will mark their first home game of the season for the UMD women’s hockey team as they take on St. Thomas. It’s been somewhat of a lop sided affair when the Tommies and the Bulldogs clash. UMD boasts an 11-0-1 all-time record against St. Thomas, including a 4-0 mark last season. Head Coach Laura Schuler said you…

Girls Soccer: Cloquet-Carlton & Esko Defend Section Titles, Duluth East Advances to State for First Time Since 2010

State tournament matchups will be announced over the weekend.

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the 6th straight year, the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team claimed the Section 7AA title. The Lumberjacks defeated Hermantown 2-1, winning the matchup on penalty kicks. Makena Smith had the lone goal in regulation for the team. In 7A, Esko met up with Duluth Marshall in a section championship rematch. Once again, Esko reigns supreme with the 1…

Boys Soccer: C-E-C & Duluth Marshall Regain Section Crowns to Head Back to State

C-E-C is set for their 4th straight state tournament. Meanwhile, Marshall is heading to their 2nd straight tourney.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team is once again state bound. On Tuesday, the Lumberjacks defeated the Hermantown Hawks 3 to 2, after outscoring them in penalty kicks in the Section 7AA title game. This is the 4th straight year C-E-C has taken the section crown. In 7A, the Duluth Marshall boys are heading back to state. The Hilltoppers…

Kicker Brandon McManus is Signing with the Green Bay Packers, AP Source Says

The 33-year-old joins Green Bay in the aftermath of rookie Brayden Narveson missing his league-worst fifth field goal this season Sunday.

The Green Bay Packers are signing kicker Brandon McManus, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been announced. The move comes after the NFL said late last month it did not find sufficient evidence to support claims that McManus sexually assaulted…

Vikings Acquire RB Cam Akers in Trade for 2nd Straight Year, Send Late Pick to Texans

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers in a trade for the second straight year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers in a trade for the second straight year, agreeing Tuesday to send a late draft pick to the Houston Texans for more depth at the position. The deal, which was contingent on Akers passing a physical exam, has the Vikings sending a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026…

Battered Bulldog Football Team Determined to Finish Season Strong

UMD last lost their last three meetings at Sioux Falls.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd time this season, the UMD football team will look to regroup after another last minute crushing defeat. On Saturday against Northern State, it came down to one last kick and the Wolves converted handing the Bulldogs their 3rd loss of the year. UMD returned to the practice field on Tuesday in preparation for their upcoming…

Koi Perich Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week

It's the second honor this week for Perich, who was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Week in the Big Ten on Monday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Minnesota safety Koi Perich has landed another weekly honor. On Tuesday, the Esko native was named the Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. It’s the second honor this week for Perich, who was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Week in the Big Ten on Monday. So far this season, Perich has four interceptions to lead…

Jets Acquire Wide Receiver Davante Adams from Raiders, Reuniting Him with Aaron Rodgers

Adams is back with Rodgers, the quarterback with whom he enjoyed eight seasons of success catching passes from in Green Bay.

Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are finally reunited after more than two years of separation and one year of speculation — and now they’ll try to save the New York Jets’ sinking season. The Jets acquired the disgruntled Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, sending a conditional third-round pick in next year’s draft, which could become a second-rounder….

Superior Boys Soccer Shuts Out Spooner for 10th Win of Season

Superior improves to 10-4-4 and will next play at Wisconsin Rapids on October 22nd to begin regional play.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys soccer team closed out the regular season on Monday with a win over Spooner 5 to 0. Superior improves to 10-4-4 and will next play at Wisconsin Rapids on October 22nd to begin regional play. Categories: High School, Sports

Stepan Promoted to Lead NAHL Wilderness, Johnson Picked as Next NA3HL Wilderness Coach

Stepan replaces Colten St. Clair, who took the head coaching job with the Omaha Lancers.

CLOQUET, Minn.- It was announced last week that Wilderness head coach Colten St. Clair resigned to take the same position with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. Now, the Cloquet-based squad has circled in their next head coach. Monday, the Wilderness promoted NA3HL head coach Zach Stepan to the NAHL team. Through eight games, he led the team to a…

Northland College Names Austin Hurley as New Head Lacrosse Coach

Hurley is the 4th head coach in program history.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College has a new head lacrosse coach. On Monday, the school announced that Austin Hurley has been named as the 4th head coach in program history. Hurley has coached at all four college levels and was a head coach at Wade Hampton High School in Greenville, South Carolina for seven seasons. Hurley also played in college, suiting…

UMD Women’s Hockey Drops to #5 in USCHO Poll

The Bulldogs were previously ranked 3rd a week ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team had a weekend to forget as they dropped both games to top ranked Wisconsin. As a result, the Bulldogs have fallen to the five spot after being ranked 3rd in the USCHO poll a week ago. UMD, who’s now 3-3 on the season, will finally be able to have their home opener this…

Gophers Freshman Koi Perich Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

He had two interceptions for the Gophers in their 21-17 win over UCLA to improve to 4-3 on the season.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Koi Perich is having a standout freshman season for the University of Minnesota football team. Perich on Monday was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. He had two interceptions for the Gophers in their 21-17 win over UCLA to improve to 4-3 on the season, and 2-2 in Big Ten play. Why it matters For…

Breanna Stewart Helps New York Even WNBA Finals Series as Liberty Beat Lynx 80-66 in Game 2

The win evened the series 1-1 as it shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 on Sunday in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The win evened the series 1-1 as it shifts to Minnesota for Game 3 on Wednesday night. Just like Game 1, New York built a double-digit…

Doubs Catches 2 TD Passes in his Return from a Suspension to Help Packers Rout Cardinals 34-13

Romeo Doubs returned from a one-game suspension and caught two of Jordan Love’s four touchdown passes in the Green Bay Packers’ 34-13 victory.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Romeo Doubs returned from a one-game suspension and caught two of Jordan Love’s four touchdown passes in the Green Bay Packers’ 34-13 victory over the mistake-prone Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Doubs scored his first two touchdowns of the season — a 10-yard score to open the second quarter and a 20-yard reception in the third quarter. Doubs,…

Taylor’s Touchdown with 27 Seconds Remaining Rallies Minnesota to 21-17 Victory Over UCLA

Daniel Jackson had 10 receptions for 89 yards and Koi Perich had two interceptions.

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Max Brosmer and Minnesota have a flair for dramatic Hollywood endings when it comes to facing the Big Ten’s Los Angeles teams. After Brosmer’s 1-yard keeper last week lifted the Golden Gophers to an upset victory over Southern California, the senior quarterback was entrusted to produce another late rally on Saturday against UCLA. Once again, he…

UWS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Victorious on Grand Opening of New SCCU Stadium

UW-Superior Soccer held their first two games at the new on-campus stadium. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Saturday, UW-Superior Soccer held its first two games at the new on-campus stadium. For the men’s team, they took down Minnesota Morris 8-1 to earn their first UMAC win at SCCU stadium. Jake Kidd led the way for the Jackets with two goals. UWS will be on the road for their next game as they take on…

UMD Football Falls to Northern State University for First Time Since 2015

UMD falls 24-21 to Northern State University.

DULUTH, Minn.- In college football, UMD lost a close game on Saturday to Northern State University 24-21. The Bulldogs fall to 3-3 on the year, after dropping their last two games. Leading the way in rushing for the Bulldogs was quarterback Kyle Walljasper with 145 yards on 19 attempts. Walljasper also had one passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown on…

Prep Football: Grand Rapids Picks Up 3rd Straight Win, Duluth East & Proctor Fall in Week 7

The regular season wraps up on October 16th.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team continues to show that they are a Section 7AAAA contender. On Friday, the Thunderhawks extended their win streak to three with a road win over Cloquet, 42 to 7. Grand Rapids improves to 5-2 and will close out the regular season Wednesday at home vs. Pequot Lakes. As for Cloquet (2-5), they’ll be…

Top Plays of the Week: 10/11

This week's top plays of the week came from the soccer field.

CLOQUET, Minn.– This week’s top plays both came from the soccer field during the Minnesota soccer playoffs. At number two, Esko’s Abigail Naud sets up her teammate Gianna Madill for the goal. At number one, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s Max Sundquist with the long throw to set up his teammate Jordan Sewell for the header goal. Both the Esko girls and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys…