CLOQUET, Minn.- After a successful opening season as head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness, Colten St. Clair is ready to collect more wins in the 2024-25 season. The Wilderness won 30 of their 60 regular season games last season, which was just enough to clinch a playoff berth. While St. Clair says he was contacted by teams during the offseason,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were unable to sweep the first place Rochester Honkers on Monday, falling 11 to 1. With the loss, Duluth is now two and a half games back of Rochester in the standings. The Huskies (7-6) will hit the road Tuesday to begin a two-game series with the La Crosse Loggers. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Greyhound has found his next college home. After four seasons at the University of Wisconsin, forward Luke LaMaster has committed to Alaska for his final season. LaMaster only played in one game for the Badgers last season. Prior to that, he skated in 65 games over the course of three seasons, including 34 appearances in 2022…
MILWAUKEE, Wis.- More than 600 baseball players are set to achieve their lifelong dream of being drafted into the MLB. Monday afternoon, a former Husky was one of those players who received the call of a lifetime. Former Pitcher Jaron DeBerry was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers at pick number 93 in the 3rd round. He spent the 2022 summer…
DULUTH, Minn.– As time goes on, we learn more and more about sustainable living. Minnesota Power partnered up with Minnesota Native Landscapes to try out sheep grazing. The Jean Duluth Solar spans 8.5 acres. And it is filled with precious native plants, pollinator plants, as well as other vegetation. “As you can see, the vegetation is quite high.” pointed…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters played with a vengeance on Saturday, defeating the Iowa Woo 52-41 at the DECC. Duluth had previously lost to Iowa 44-21 two weeks ago. With this win, the Harbor Monsters improve to 3-3 overall. Next weekend, Duluth will stay home to face the Ozarks Lunkers (3-3), who are currently tied for second place with…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Young football players took the field in full pads eager to have fun at the Arrowhead Football Camp at Jim Egerdahl Field in Proctor. The annual camp aims to teach kids the fundamentals of football while showing them how to play the sport both safely and effectively. However, for the campers themselves, getting to put on pads with…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies embraced the 90-degree temps at Wade Stadium on Sunday, defeating the Central Plains East-leading Rochester Honkers 9-8. Duluth came alive in the bottom of the second inning, scoring five runs to go ahead 6-1. Rochester would retake the lead in the sixth inning, but the Huskies re-gained control of the game in the seventh with…
CARIBOU LAKE, Minn. — According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a 64-year-old Esko man was rescued by a “good Samaritan” on Caribou Lake Saturday evening. While riding a jetski, the watercraft flipped and the man began to struggle to stay above water. Another jet ski rider saw him and pulled him to shore. The man then lost conciousness….
DULUTH, Minn. — Saturday was Rose Fest at Duluth’s Rose Garden and people from all over came to celebrate. The free event featured guided tours, classes on selecting, growing, and arranging roses, and even a treasure hunt for kids. The Leif Erikson Rose Garden is maintained by the City of Duluth and the Lake Superior Rose Society, a volunteer organization…
DULUTH, Minn. — While Duluth offers a wide array of hiking trails to get outside UMD students and members of the Duluth Climbers Coalition offer another way to traverse some of Duluth’s rockiest trails. On Saturday, the climbers coalition offered community members out to Ely’s Peak to scale alongside the cliffside for their annual Flock to the Rock event. The…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- When young basketball players in the Northland want to take their game to the next level in the offseason, Salo’s Showcase is ready to answer the call. “I would say I’m a hands-on, really detailed explaining. I’m very skill oriented.” As a local skills trainer, Luke Salo has become a “basketball guru” of sorts — a journey that…
PROCTOR, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, Proctor Youth Football coach Phil LaFlamme joins us to discuss the Arrowhead Football Camp at Egerdahl Field. As the Northland’s sole full-pads youth camp, coaches like LaFlamme teach young athletes the basics of the game while promoting safety, leadership and teamwork. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays come from both on the diamond and on the pitch. At number two, Joe Vos is normally an outfielder for the Huskies. But, he looks like a natural at first base as he makes the catch on top of the splits and the stretch. At number one, Duluth FC’s goalkeeper Jamie Colvill stopped everything…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies had a chance to continue their winning ways on Friday. However, due to a late game rally by the Express, that win streak snapped at two with the 10 to 9 loss. Duluth took a 9 to 2 lead into the 8th inning. Eau Claire then scored two in the 8th and six in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- In just 11 days, the best of the Northwoods League will head to Mankato to participate in the league’s annual All-Star Game. On Friday, it was announced that three Huskies will take part in the festivities. First baseman and DH MJ Sweeney, utilityman Charlie Sutherland, and pitcher Caden Kratz were all named to the Great Plains Division Roster….
DULUTH, Minn.- A former St. Scholastica Saint and UMD Bulldog continues to make his way up the coaching ranks. Brenden Kotyk has been named as the assistant coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates of the ECHL. The Ghost Pirates are an affiliate of the Florida Panthers. Kotyk is no stranger to the ECHL. He spent the last four seasons in…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Center Cole Spicer announced he will not be returning to the team for the upcoming season. Spicer confirmed the decision to Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune. He also added that he is done playing hockey for the foreseeable future to focus on some mental and personal matters. Spicer missed the 2nd half of this past…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Marcus Semien of the host Texas Rangers will replace Houston’s Jose Altuve as the American League’s starting second baseman for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball says Altuve will rest his left hand, which has been sore since he was hit by a 94.3 mph slider from Minnesota’s Josh Winder on July 5. Minnesota infielder/outfielder…
DULUTH, Minn.- She’s spent a total of 10 seasons as a UMD women’s hockey assistant coach. And on Thursday, Laura Schuler officially took over the top spot, becoming the 3rd head coach in program history. Schuler was introduced during a press conference at Amsoil Arena. It’s a full-circle moment as she was a finalist for the same position nine years…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A former Hermantown standout is moving a little closer to home. Forward Ryan Sandelin has agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Iowa Wild, the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. He’s spent the last two seasons with the Colorado Eagles, who are the affiliate of the Avalanche. In 43 games, Sandelin tallied seven goals and three…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two former UMD women’s hockey members and two current members will get the chance to skate for the red, white, and blue at the USA Hockey Women’s National Festival. Sydney Brodt, Hanna Baskin, Gabbie Hughes, and lastly, Clara Van Wieren are on the over-18 team. There’s also two future Bulldogs on the under-18 team. They are Rae Meyer…
DULUTH, Minn.- It took extra-time to decide a winner between the Minnesota Twin Stars and the Duluth FC on Wednesday in the NPSL semifinals. In the 98th minute, Dylan Sumner broke the scoreless tie when he connected on a penalty kick. Then seven minutes later, Felipe Santon put the game on ice with another BlueGreens goals. Duluth FC advances to…
BALTIMORE, Maryland.- It was a night former Huskies pitcher Hunter Bigge will never forget. Making his major league debut in the Cubs contest against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, Bigge came on in the 9th to end the game. He then proceeded to throw a perfect inning, striking out one and allowing no walks. Bigge also threw 13 pitches, 11…
DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been over a month since Maura Crowell departed the UMD women’s hockey team for Dartmouth. On Wednesday, the university finally selected her replacement and it just so happens to be one of her former assistants. Laura Schuler has been named new head coach of the program. She’s the 3rd head coach in the team’s 25 year history….
PORT WING, Wis.- Back in February, Port Wing native Megan Gustafson and the Spanish national team officially qualified for the Summer Olympics in Paris. On Tuesday, it was announced that the center will be one of the 12 players on Spain’s roster set to play on the big stage. Gustafson left no doubt when she averaged a team-high 14 points…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Harbor Monsters were able to get back on track on Saturday, taking down the Ozarks Lunkers for their second win of the season. On Monday, the league recognized two players for their efforts in the contest. Newcomer KJ Felder earned the Arena League offensive player of the week honor. In his debut, Felder had two kick return…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- A Mountain Iron-Buhl Ranger is staying close to home. Monday night, Offensive and defensive lineman Chris King announced his commitment to UMD. King was a monster on the defensive side of the ball, putting up 69 tackles, which was 2nd best on the team. He also led MIB with nine sacks. King received plenty of interest from…
MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern running back, wide receiver, and defensive back Boden Teal knows where he’ll be playing next. Teal is heading to Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. Dordt is a Division three team based out of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Teal had quite the junior campaign for the Tigers, posting over 600 rushing yards, over 700 receiving yards,…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog is staying put with her team. Center Katerina Mrazova is back with PWHL Ottawa on a two-year extension. Mrazova appeared in 23 of the 24 games for Ottawa last season. She tallied 18 points, which helped her finish as the team’s 2nd highest leading-scorer. An even more impressive stat is she had 15 of those…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies second-half season struggles continued on Monday, falling to the Thunder Bay Border Cats 3-2 at Wade Stadium. Duluth’s bats couldn’t get anything going in the game’s early stages, only recording two hits through five innings. However, following a weather delay in the top of the seventh, the Huskies found momentum at the plate, scoring two…
HIBBING, Minn.- The matchups were announced for Hockey Day Minnesota 2025 on Monday morning. Among the teams taking part include the Hibbing/Chisholm boys, who will face Eden Prairie on January 25th. It’s been a 12-year wait for the Bluejackets as they last suited up on the big day in 2013 in Grand Rapids. Hibbing/Chisholm is coming off a 19-9 season…
BEMIDJI, Minn.- Another UMD women’s hockey coach has departed the program. The latest being Emma Sobieck, who returns to her alma mater, Bemidji State, as an assistant coach. Sobieck came to the Bulldogs last season after previously being with that same Beavers squad for three seasons. She’s the 2nd coach this off-season to leave the team, joining head coach Maura…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Husky received the call-up to the big leagues over the weekend. Relief pitcher Hunter Bigge is set to make his pro debut with the Chicago Cubs. Bigge played for the Huskies in the summer of 2018. In 10 games, he had four wins and two losses with an ERA of 3.14. Bigge also had 52 strikeouts…
DULUTH, Minn.- Zach Edwards last suited up for the St. Scholastica football team in the fall of 2019. Since then, he’s made a name for himself overseas and just this past weekend he achieved a little bit of history. Edwards, who’s now the quarterback for the Paris Musketeers, became the first quarterback ever in the European League of Football to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior City FC will have a chance to play for some hardware before the end of the 2024 season. The Navy have advanced to the Wisconsin Cup Championship after Bateaux FC was forced to forfeit Saturday’s match. While their opponent is yet to be determined, the Wisconsin Cup Championship will take place on Saturday in Wisconsin Dells. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- After winning two straight games on the road, the Duluth Huskies couldn’t replicate that success at home, losing to the Thunder Bay Border Cats at home on Sunday. The Huskies struggled early both on the field and at the plate, resulting in a 4-0 hole through three and a half innings. However, the Huskies’ bats came alive, scoring…
DULUTH, Minn.- Before CJ Ham puts on the pads for his eighth NFL training camp, the Pro Bowl fullback returned to his hometown for his fifth annual Youth Football Camp, presented by Essentia Health. “I had no idea what to envision year one (of the camp),” says Ham, who hosted the camp at Denfeld High School. “And the turnout that…
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed Saturday morning in a car crash in Maryland, police and the team said. Jackson, 24, was one of three people who died in an overnight three-car crash in Prince George’s County, according to Maryland State Police. The Vikings released a statement saying the team spoke to Jackson’s family,…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Huskies field manager Marcus Pointer. Pointer is currently in his sixth summer leading the Huskies. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s soccer team is largely comprised of college soccer players from UMD, St. Scholastica and UW-Superior. This summer, the Beacons have had an influx of Bulldogs hoping to enter the fall season with an extra spring in their step. “I just wanted to be up here in Duluth with all my teammates,” says Morgan…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays featured plenty of Huskies. At number three, MJ Sweeney flashes the leather at first and then props up to race to the bag for the out. At number two, Joshua Duarte, normally known for his bat, he plays a little defense too and robs a Lark of extra bases. At number one, Brady Sullivan…
DULUTH, Minn.– Folks paddled on down for this Boundary Waters fundraiser Friday Afternoon. There was a good turnout for the 2nd annual Paddlin’ For The Boundary Waters fundraiser in Duluth. Bent Paddle Brewing welcomed local food vendors, and businesses. During the party, Dave Simonett’s band ‘Dead Man Winter’ put on a concert for guests. There was also a chance to…
DULUTH, Minn.- When Ethan Cole, Charlie Sutherland, and Joe Vos wrapped up the 2021 season at Duluth East. They probably thought that was the last time that they would all be able to play baseball together. Fast forward to this summer, and the trio has reunited with the Duluth Huskies. For Vos, he’s the veteran of the group, suiting up…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters added some new talent earlier this week. The team announced four signings and they are wide receiver and kick returner KJ Felder Jr., defensive back De’Ron Maxwell, Athlete Richy Anderson II, and lastly athlete Hassan Brockman. No other corresponding roster moves were announced by the team. The Harbor Monsters are next in action Saturday…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Drew Blair is making the next step in his basketball career. Blair has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff at the University of Cincinnati as a Graduate Assistant. The Stevens Point native just wrapped up his Bulldog career where he became the all-time scoring leader with 2,772 points. He also led the team in points, rebounds,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were unable to pick up their first sweep in almost a month on Thursday, falling to the Bismarck Larks, 8-1. Boots Landry was responsible for the lone run for Duluth in the bottom of the 7th. The Huskies fall to 1-1 in the 2nd half of the season. They’ll next travel to play the Waterloo…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened up a two-game series with the Bismarck Larks on Wednesday night. Tied at 4 in the bottom of the 10th, Jayden Duplantier hit a sacrifice fly to score the game-winning run. The two teams will meet again on Thursday. First pitch is at 1:05 PM. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only holdovers in the lineups announced Wednesday for the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas. Philadelphia could have three of the four National League infielders after fans voted shortstop…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder’s young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place. Lewis, 25, is on the injured list for the second time this season after he missed 58 games with…
