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NorthShore Inline Marathon Brings Excitement, Family Fun

Over 2,000 skaters raced in 2024 event

DULUTH, Minn.- Over 2,000 skaters rolled down the North Shore in the largest NorthShore Inline Marathon since 2009. While the Elite roller skaters were once again the main attraction, roller skiers, runners and spectators made this year’s races a can’t-miss event. You can find the full results of Saturday’s races by clicking this link. Categories: Sports

Prep Football: Cloquet & Esko Earn Week 3 Victories, Two Harbors & Superior Fall

In Minnesota it was week three on Friday night. As for Wisconsin, it was week four.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet football team earned their first win of the season on Friday, defeating previously unbeaten Duluth East 47 to 22. The Lumberjacks improve to 1-2 on the season and will next play at Rock Ridge on September 20th. Duluth East will look to rebound next week against rival Duluth Denfeld. In other prep football action, Esko extended…

Top Plays: 9/13

Nelson makes top-shelf catch, Manns goes 33 yards for score

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of Lake Superior Conference offensive playmakers are featured in this week’s Top Plays. At number two, Superior’s Jackson Nelson leaped over his defender’s helmet to make a deep catch in the fog against Eau Claire North. At number one, Duluth Denfeld’s Taye Manns stiff-armed a Pine City defender on a 33-yard touchdown, which was one of…

Coaches Corner: Blane Tetreault

In Tetreault's first season at the helm, the Greyhounds are off to a 3-0 start.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s coaches corner, we’re joined by Blane Tetreault of the Duluth East football team. In Tetreault’s first season at the helm, the Greyhounds are off to a 2-1 start. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Former Bulldog Goaltender Alex Stalock Retiring After 15 Seasons as a Pro

Stalock had NHL stints with the Sharks, Wild, and Blackhawks.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Alex Stalock is calling it a career after 15 seasons as a pro. Stalock is set to join the Sharks Audio Network as a Color Commentator for the upcoming season. He orginally was selected by San Jose back in 2005 in the fourth round. Stalock also had stints with the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks…

Packers List QB Jordan Love, WR Jayden Reed and RB MarShawn Lloyd as Questionable for Sunday

Love hasn't practiced all week since hurting his knee in the third-to-last play of the Packers' season-opening 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is listed as questionable for Sunday’s home opener with the Indianapolis Colts as he recovers from an injury to his left medial collateral ligament. Love hasn’t practiced all week since hurting his knee in the third-to-last play of the Packers’ season-opening 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil….

Lake Superior Reserve Launches First Buoy

SUPERIOR, Wis. — An exciting new addition to the Lake Superior family made its way to the waters. At Wisconsin Point, Lake Superior Reserve deployed their first buoy into the water. The device is solar powered, and they’re eager to introduce this new research opportunity to the Northland. The team positioned the buoy to monitor where the St Louis River,…

Manns, Hunters Race Past Pine City

Denfeld improves to 3-0

DULUTH, Minn.- In their first home game since their 2023 playoff loss, the Duluth Denfeld football team flexed their muscles and showed their speed in Thursday’s 56-0 win over Pine City. Senior Taye Manns had his fair share of game breaking plays, including an interception returned for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage. Manns followed that up with…

Boys Soccer: C-E-C Tops Duluth East, Denfeld and Superior Settle for Tie

C-E-C will next play Grand Rapids on Saturday at noon.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton picked up a hard fought win on Thursday, defeating Duluth East 2-1. The two teams were tied at one at the half, before C-E-C pulled away in the 2nd half. C-E-C will next play Grand Rapids on Saturday at noon. As for Duluth East (4-4-1), they will host Moorhead on Saturday. In other prep boys soccer…

St. Scholastica Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

The ceremony takes place October 5th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The College of St. Scholastica announced their 2024 Hall of Fame Class set to be inducted next month. They are Adian Kummet, who was a four-time All-UMAC first team selection in baseball. Stephen Voelkner, who earned All-UMAC honors his first three years on the CSS football team. Kristi Erickson, a softball standout, who clubbed 64 hits in the…

Twins Plan to Activate Byron Buxton From IL on Friday

Buxton has been sidelined since Aug. 13 with right hip inflammation.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins plan to activate outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. Buxton has been sidelined since Aug. 13 with right hip inflammation. Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli announced the news after Wednesday’s 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Angels and said utility player Austin Martin will be…

Northern Star: Addison Sandman

Co-Captain for Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team

CLOQUET, Minn.- As the Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team hunts for its fourth-straight Section 7AA title, Addison Sandman has become a critical part of the Lumberjackets’ success at midfield. “In my opinion, without the midfield, there wouldn’t be a soccer team,” says Sandman, who’s a co-captain in her senior season. “(Addison)’s the best, my favorite person to play with,” says junior…

Quiet 1st Half Leads to Big 2nd as UWS Men’s Soccer Picks Up First Win Against CSS

UWS (1-1-2) will next play at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team finally was able to put one in the win column on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 5 to 1. After the two teams were tied at zero at the half, the Yellowjackets broke out in the 2nd putting up five goals. UWS (1-1-2) will next play at UW-Eau Claire on Saturday. CSS (0-4-1) hosts…

UMD Men’s Hockey Picked to Finish 7th in NCHC Preseason Poll

UMD is coming off a season in which they went 12-20-5 and were 8-14-2 in conference play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NCHC preseason poll was released on Wednesday afternoon. After finishing 7th last season, the UMD men’s hockey team is picked to finish 7th again this year according to the poll. The Bulldogs received 115 points, which was 12 behind the 6th spot, Western Michigan. UMD is coming off a season in which they went 12-20-5 and were…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #14 in AVCA Poll

After a 4-0 start to the season, the UMD volleyball team is moving up in the polls.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a 4-0 start to the season, the UMD volleyball team is moving up in the polls. UMD jumped to #14 this week in the AVCA Poll after being 16th a week ago. The Bulldogs earned 565 points from their peers in the poll. Next up for UMD is the Up North Tournament in Michigan this upcoming weekend….

Four More UWS Student-Athletes Earn UMAC Player of the Week Honors

It's the 2nd straight week the school has had four athletes earn UMAC honors.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Four more UWS fall student-athletes earned UMAC Player of the Week honors on Tuesday. They are volleyball’s Jenna Anderson, Connor Willard of men’s golf, and cross country runners Zach Reese and Simone Stephens. For Anderson, it’s the 2nd straight week she’s been named the defensive player of the week. Willard took first at the Twin Ports Collegiate. Reese…

Volunteers Help Maintain Superior Hiking Trail

DULUTH, Minn. — The Superior Hiking Trail caters to outdoor enthusiasts, and casual hikers alike. That being said, the trail doesn’t magically maintain itself. A group of dedicated volunteers hit the trails Tuesday to help maintain the Superior Hiking Trail. Lots of work goes into keeping the area up to code, as well as sustainable. Creating rock staircases, and replacing…

UMD Football to Retire Reed Ryan’s Number Before Home Opener Against MSU-Moorhead

Ryan will be the first Bulldog football player to have his number retired.

DULUTH, Minn.- After a 35-7 season-opening win back on August 29th against Northern Michigan and a bye week this past weekend, the UMD football team returns to action this upcoming Saturday for their home opener versus Minnesota State- Moorhead. Recent history has been on the Bulldogs side as they’ve won the last 20 meetings between the two squads. But, before…

Duluth East Boys Soccer Hands Grand Rapids 1st Loss of Season

Duluth East (4-3-1) will next play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys soccer team did something that no other team has done so far this season, and that’s defeat Grand Rapids. The Greyhounds had four different goal-scorers in the contest to take down the Thunderhawks 4 to 1 on Tuesday night. (Z. Wallerstein, B. Mitchell, A. Bolf, J. Meyer.) Duluth East (4-3-1) will next play at…

After Four Seasons at the Helm, Sean Morgan Steps Down as Duluth FC Head Coach

Just this past season, Morgan led the BlueGreens to a 2024 NPSL North title and a Midwest Regional title.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC head coach Sean Morgan is stepping down after four seasons at the helm. It’s been a memorable run for Morgan and that started in his very first season as he led the BlueGreens to the playoffs in 2021. Just this past year though was perhaps his best as the team won the 2024 NPSL North Championship,…

Vikings Agree to 2-Year Extension with Run-Stopping Stalwart Harrison Phillips

The 28-year-old Phillips is in his third season with Minnesota.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms Tuesday on a two-year contract extension with defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, a vital run-stopper who’s one of their most consistent players. The 28-year-old Phillips is in his third season with Minnesota. He had five tackles, one sack, one quarterback hurry and a pass defensed in the season-opening win over the…

Former Harbor Monsters Wideout KJ Felder Jr. Joins Corpus Christi Tritons of National Arena League

Felder Jr. joins QB Ja'Vonte Johnson and DB De'Ron Maxwell as former Harbor Monsters now turned Tritons.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another Duluth Harbor Monsters player has joined the Corpus Christi Tritons for the upcoming season. Wide receiver KJ Felder Jr. is the latest to sign with the National Arena League team. Just this past season, Felder Jr. had seven total touchdowns for the champion Harbor Monsters. He joins QB Ja’Vonte Johnson and DB De’Ron Maxwell as former Harbor…

Lumberjacks Win Sixth Straight, Score Six Against Bluejackets

Pavlatos scores hat trick

CLOQUET, Minn- The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team wasted no time finding the back of the net in Monday’s 6-0 win over Hibbing/Chisholm. The Lumberjacks scored three goals in a span of 10 minutes, including the game’s first goal less than 30 seconds after the opening whistle. Freshman Aubrey Pavlatos, who entered the game with one goal on the season, scored…

Superior Volleyball Earns 2nd Straight Victory with Sweep of Duluth Marshall

The Spartans improve to 4-10 on the season and will next play at Eau Claire North on Tuesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior volleyball team continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. The Spartans improve to 4-10 on the season and will next play at Eau Claire North on Tuesday. As for Duluth Marshall, they’ll be at Northeast Range on Saturday. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Football Moves Up Three Spots in Latest D2Football.Com National Poll

UMD previously was ranked #23 in the country last week.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team may have not had a game this past weekend. But, they still moved up in the latest D2Football.com national poll. The Bulldogs are now ranked 20th in the country. UMD now enters game week again as they’ll prepare for their home opener against MSU-Moorhead on Saturday. Kick-off is at 2 PM at Malosky Stadium….

Moose Lake’s Mallory Hartl to Play College Hockey at Providence College

Hartl has protected the net for the Rebels the last five seasons.

MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- A current Moose Lake goaltender will make the jump to the division one ranks once her time with the Rebels is done. Goaltender Mallory Hartl announced her commitment to Providence College over the weekend. Hartl has protected the net for the last five seasons. During that time, she’s had a saves percentage over 86 percent. Hartl also…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Settles for Tie with Old UMAC Rival Northwestern

The Saints (0-3-1) will next be in action on Wednesday, hosting UW-Superior at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- After starting the season at 0-3, the St. Scholastica men’s soccer team settled for the 2-2 tie on Monday with Northwestern. A 2nd half goal by Elijah Seehof-Flory gave the Saints a 2-1 lead over Northwestern in the 2nd half. But, the Eagles eventually rallied back to tie the game. Aiden Olson was the other goal-scorer for CSS….

Former Husky Isaac Collins Makes Major League Debut with Brewers

Collins last played for the Huskies in the summer of 2017.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- It was a day to remember for former Duluth Husky Isaac Collins on Sunday. Collins made his major league debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, starting in left for the team. In his very first at bat, Collins wasted no time as he ripped a single right up the middle for his first career hit. He last played for…

PWHL Unveils Team Nicknames and Logos Entering Women’s Hockey League’s 2nd Season

The Minnesota Frost, the PWHL said, “embodies the State of Hockey’s deep-rooted love for the ice,” with the “F” logo featuring sharp icicle-like points.

They are no-names no longer. In a process nearly a year in the making, the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Monday unveiled the nicknames and logos for each of its six franchises entering its second season. There’s a Fleet sailing into Boston, a Frost settling in Minnesota and Sirens in New York. For the teams north of the border, there…

Cloquet/Carlton Girls Soccer Not Ready to Slow Down

Three-time defending section champions

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer team have claimed three straight section 7AA championships, and they have no plans of ending their reign. The Lumberjacks have started the 2024 season 6-1 overall, giving up only two goals in their seven games. This year’s team is led by nine seniors, along with junior and rising star Lauren Hughes. What makes them…

Esko’s Jacion Owens Commits to MSU-Moorhead

Plays quarterback, defensive back for defending section 7AAA champions

ESKO, Minn.- One of the top playmakers in Minnesota’s section 7AAA has found his next football home. Senior Jacion Owens has committed do Minnesota State University-Moorhead, a Division II program in the NSIC. Owens is currently in his second year as Esko’s starting quarterback. However, he’s had an equal impact as a defensive back, where he’ll likely line up for…

Packers QB Jordan Love Has an MCL Injury and Should Return This Season, AP Source Says

Likely out at least three weeks

GREEN BAY, Wis.- Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love injured his medial collateral ligament in the team’s season-opening game, but didn’t suffer damage to his ACL and should return at some point this season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced…

Coaches Corner: Mike Sengbush

Duluth Marshall coming off 2023 Section 7A Championship

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Mike Sengbush of the Duluth Marshall Boys Soccer team. Sengbush discusses coming off a section championship, how the Hilltoppers can recover from early struggles, and why he still loves coaching soccer after decades on the sidelines. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Plays: 9/6

Superior, Esko defense steps up; Hill scores for UWS

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of defensive football plays and a big-time UWS goal have made the cut for this week’s top plays. At number three, Superior Defensive Lineman Garret Rivord is able to track down a batted pass for an interception against River Falls. At number two, Esko’s Easton Harker forced a fumble on a sack, resulting in Heath Sunnarborg…

Prep Football: Hermantown, Two Harbors, Esko, & Duluth East Earn Wins, Superior Falls

For prep football teams in Minnesota, it was week two. As for Wisconsin, it was week three.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The prep football season rolled on Friday night with Minnesota competing in their week two matchups and Wisconsin competing in their week three matchups. Some of the notable scores include: Cloquet 6, Hermantown 35 FINAL Mora 0, Two Harbors 48 FINAL Esko 56, Proctor 0 FINAL Hibbing 0, Duluth East 36 FINAL River Falls 44, Superior 20 FINAL…

College Volleyball: UWS Improves to 5-0, CSS Falls at Stinger Classic

The classic goes through Saturday in Superior.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior volleyball team continued their strong start to the season on Friday, defeating Marian in straight sets. The Yellowjackets will next face Mary-Hardin Baylor on Friday night to continue to Stinger Classic slate. In other volleyball action, St. Scholastica fell to 0-5 on the season after dropping a three set contest to Mary-Hardin Baylor. They’ll next face…

UMD Women’s Basketball Announces Schedule for Upcoming Year

UMD's home opener is November 18th versus Wisconsin-Parkside.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team released their schedule on Thursday. It all starts with two exhibition contests in October. First, facing Lakehead on October 18th at home and then almost two weeks later they’ll host St. Scholastica on Halloween. The Dogs will then head to Oklahoma to open the regular season at Northwestern Oklahoma State on November 8th….

Proctor’s Lily Smith to Play College Basketball at Grand View University

Smith currently has 760 career points for the Rails.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Proctor senior guard Lily Smith announced where her next step will be on Thursday. Smith will suit up for Grand View University beginning in the winter of 2025. In 29 games last season, she averaged almost 15 points per game for the Rails. She also got it done at the charity stripe, making 83 percent of her free…

UMD Soccer Season Begins With Blowout Loss

Wildcats score six consecutive goals

DULUTH, Minn.- For the second straight year, the UMD Soccer team has opened their season with a loss against Northern Michigan. The Wildcats handedly defeated the Bulldogs 6-1 Thursday night at Malosky Field. Nothern Michigan scored all six goals before UMD found the back of the net in the 80th minute (goal scored by Maria Zanotti). UMD will have a…

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Grand Rapids Stay Unbeaten, Superior Sweeps Northwestern

Hermantown and Grand Rapids will meet on October 1st.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team improved to 4-0 on Thursday, defeating rival Proctor in straight sets. The scores were as follows: 25-22, 25-21 and, 25-20. Gabi Arntson led Hermantown with eight kills in the victory. In other prep volleyball action, Grand Rapids is now 3-0 after taking down Duluth Denfeld in three sets. The Thunderhawks will next play at…

State Lottery Outdoors Funds Vote Renewal

DULUTH, Minn.–Local outdoor-based companies are urging voters this November to take them into consideration. Renewal of lottery funds for outdoor conservation will be on the ballot for every Minnesotan. For thirty years now, a portion of state lottery gets funded for preservation of outdoor spaces. Overtime, it has provided over one billion dollars for the Great Outdoors. Officials say, if…

Billings Park Unveils New Woodstock Bay

SUPERIOR, Wis.– A once polluted Woodstock Bay in the St. Louis River is now restored for swimming and outdoor recreation. The new bay features the only boat launch within the 44-00-acre Superior Municipal Forest. This 1.4-million-dollar project encourages visiting the wetlands in the urban setting. Woodstock Bay is home to unique scenic outlooks, a pavilion, and a canoe landing. Superior…

Virginia Native Matt Cullen to Be Inducted into 2024 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Cullen played 21 seasons in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup three times.

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Virginia native Matt Cullen received the call to the hall on Thursday. Cullen is one of four set to be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth in December. He played 21 seasons in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup three times. Cullen is also 2nd in NHL games played by a U.S. born player…

Grand Rapids Native Alex Goligoski Retires After 17 Seasons in NHL

Over the course of 1,078 games, Goligoski tallied 475 points for four different teams.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids native and longtime NHL defenseman Alex Goligoski is calling it a career. Over the course of 1,078 games, he tallied 475 points for four different teams. Goligoski played the final three years of his career with his homestate team, the Minnesota Wild. He also hoisted the top prize in hockey, Lord Stanley in the 2009…

Northern Star: Tate Nelson

Two Harbors senior to play for UMD in 2025

TWO HARBORS, Minn.- As a high school senior at Two Harbors, Tate Nelson will soon achieve his dreams of playing for the UMD football team. “It’s a place that I’ve been cheering for all my life, going to games almost every weekend, just growing up around the team,” says Nelson. “It’s kind of been a spot that I’ve always been…

UWS Women’s Soccer Claims Bragging Rights Over CSS in Annual Bridge Battle

UWS (2-1) will next host UW-Platteville on Saturday at Walt Hunting Stadium.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s soccer team picked up their 2nd win of the season on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 2 to 0. Kamryn Hill and Niya Wilson each had a goal for the Yellowjackets. UWS (2-1) will next host UW-Platteville on Saturday at Walt Hunting Stadium. CSS (0-3) will also next host UW-Platteville. That contest is on Friday. Categories:…

UMD Men’s Basketball Releases Schedule for 2024-2025 Season

UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon the UMD men’s basketball team will begin their 2024-2025 campaign and on Wednesday the Bulldogs released their schedule for the upcoming year. UMD starts off the season with two exhibition contests, one at the University of Iowa and then one at home against UW-Superior. They’ll then begin regular season play with two tournaments. First, with the American…

NA3HL Wilderness Reveal Jerseys & Logo for Inaugural Season

The Wilderness' first game is September 13th at Mason City.

EVELETH, Minn.- Late last month, the NA3HL Minnesota Wilderness revealed their logo and the jerseys for it’s first season in Eveleth later in September. The main logo remains the same as the club in Cloquet. But the home and away jerseys are a little different. The main difference being the outline of the state of Minnesota replaces the main logo…

Bear Season Opens in Wisconsin

Hunting season for Black Bears begins in Wisconsin

  WISCONSIN– Black bear hunting season got underway in Wisconsin Wednesday. Hunters need to enter a lottery to get a license. Despite the extra steps, DNR officials are seeing an interest in bear hunting steadily increase, while other hunts, such as during deer season, seem to be declining. “When people compare it to deer hunting, they quickly, I think, realize…