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Duluth East Football Ready to Build on Last Season’s Learning Experience

The Greyhounds enter year two under head coach Blane Tetreault.

DULUTH, Minn.- Ordean Stadium was buzzing on Friday morning as the Duluth East football team wrapped up their first week of full practice. The Greyhounds enter year two under head coach Blane Tetreault. In coach Tetreault’s first year at the helm, Duluth East went 2-7 after starting out the year 2-0. With a new season beginning, the Duluth East coaching…

Cloquet Football Adjusting to New Head Coach

Mike Klyve enters his first season as the Lumberjacks head coach.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet football team has laced up their cleats for the start of the 2025 season. This year, the Lumberjacks coaching staff has a slight change as the team has a new head coach at the helm. Mike Klyve enters his first season as the Lumberjacks head coach. Klyve takes over a squad that went 2-7 a season…

Food-Conditioned Wolf Lethally Removed on Isle Royale

ISLE ROYALE, Mich. — Isle Royale officials have lethally removed a wolf that repeatedly obtained human food at campgrounds. Throughout June and July park managers closely monitored at least two wolves that were frequently sighted near campgrounds and developed areas. The wolves were seen seen dragging away food storage bags and backpacks at numerous campsites. Officials say that despite changes…

Costly Error Sinks Huskies’ Title Hopes in World Series Against Rockers

Duluth is now 0-5 all-time in World Series games.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies ended their season in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night. Playing the Green Bay Rockers in the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series, Duluth came back twice and even had a 8 to 4 lead through six innings. However, a three-run 8th plus a costly error in the 9th inning pulled Green Bay ahead for the 10…

Northwestern Football Ready to Hit the Ground Running for their 2025 Campaign

A season ago, the Tigers made a deep playoff push reaching the WIAA State Semi-Final.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern Tiger football team hit the practice field last week gearing up for their 2025 campaign. A season ago, the Tigers made a deep playoff push reaching the WIAA State Semi-Final round, where they fell 47 to 16 to Wrightstown. After finishing last season with a 10-and-3 record, the Tigers enter this year with a strong senior…

Huskies to Clash with Rockers in Search of their First-Ever World Series Title

It's been a three-year wait for the Huskies as they last appeared in the big game in 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s official it’ll be the Green Bay Rockers versus the Duluth Huskies in the Northwoods League Collegiate World Series. It’s been a three-year wait for the Huskies as they last appeared in the big game in 2022. Overall, Duluth has made the World Series four times previously, all of which however have resulted in a loss. Field Manager…

UMD Soccer Picked to Finish 11th in NSIC Conference

UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC coaches poll for women’s soccer was released on Thursday morning. Coming in at 11th and earning 84 points was the UMD Bulldogs. UMD is looking to bounce back this season after posting just a 2-12-3 overall record a year ago. Also released was the playersto watch list. That included Bulldogs goalkeeper Kaycee Chavez and junior attacker…

Ravens Waive Former UMD Tight End Sam Pitz

Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD tight end Sam Pitz is no longer a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Earlier this month, the team waived the Appleton native after originally signing him back on April 26th. Pitz is now free to sign with any of the other 31 teams in the NFL. During his time as a Bulldog, number 0 had 16…

Huskies Top MoonDogs to Secure Spot in First World Series Since 2022

The Huskies were led by former Hilltopper Owen Marsolek, who tossed six shutout innings with four strikeouts.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies will get to compete for the Northwoods League’s top prize on Thursday night. Duluth was able to get the best of Mankato on Wednesday, defeating the MoonDogs 4 to 1 in the Great Plains Divisional Championship. The Huskies were led by former Hilltopper Owen Marsolek, who tossed six shutout innings with four strikeouts. This is…

Duluth Native Greg Anderson Set to Race at Brainerd International Raceway Once Again

Anderson is chasing his 4th win at the B-I-R.

BRAINERD, Minn.- For the 3rd straight year, Duluth native Greg Anderson is set to compete at the Brainerd International Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Anderson achieved a bit of history earlier this season when he became the 2nd NHRA driver ever to reach 1,000 round wins. Currently, he sits 2nd in the standings and is chasing his teammate…

Pohlads not selling Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale after a 10-month exploratory process, according to executive chair Joe Pohlad. Pohlad announced that his family will remain the principal owner and add two new investment groups instead. His grandfather, Carl Pohlad, bought the Twins in 1984. Pohlad in his announcement said the family was “fully open to all…

Huskies to Face MoonDogs in Great Plains Divisional Championship

The winner will go on to face the Green Bay Rockers in the Summer Collegiate World Series.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Great Plains Divisional Championship is officially set. On Tuesday, the Mankato MoonDogs defeated the St. Cloud Rox 10 to 4 to set up a showdown with the Huskies. Duluth will play host to Mankato on Wednesday with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. The winner will then go on to face the Green Bay Rockers in the…

New Head Coach & New Offense for Esko Football Team in 2025

Esko kicks off their 2025 regular season on August 28th at Pequot Lakes.

ESKO, Minn.- For the first time since the 2016 season, the Esko football team has a new head coach. Jeremy Zywicki officially took the helm earlier this week as the team held their first couple of practices. He’s no stranger though as Zywicki has served as an assistant coach for Esko since 2022. His familiarity with the program plus a…

Mirage Defender Taylee Manion Named to U.S Under 18 Roster

Just this past season, Manion tallied four goals and 12 assists in 24 games played for the Mirage.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-  Mirage defender Taylee Manion was named to the red, white, and blue’s roster on Monday. Manion will suit up for the team’s upcoming summer series against Canada. Just this past season, she tallied four goals and 12 assists in 24 games played for the Mirage. Her first game is Wednesday against Canada. Categories: High School, Sports

Koi Perich Lands On Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

Perich is now officially on seven major preseason award watch list's.

ESKO, Minn.- Current Minnesota safety Koi Perich has once again been named to a major preseason award watch list. On Monday, Perich landed on the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List. The award is presented to the college defensive player of the year. If you aren’t keep tracking at home, that’s now seven major preseason award watch list honors for Perich….

Packers Quarterback Jordan Love Out for at Least a Week After Having Procedure on Left Thumb

The decision for Love to have the procedure came after he took part in practice Monday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will miss at least a week after having a procedure to repair a ligament issue in his left thumb, general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday. Love was spotted with his thumb wrapped on the sideline during the Packers’ 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets on Saturday. Love started the…

Huskies Blank Loggers to Secure Spot in Divisional Championship

The Huskies will next face either the St. Cloud Rox or the Mankato MoonDogs in the semifinals on Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies are one step closer to the Northwoods League Summer Collegiate World Series. On Monday, Duluth completed the sweep of the La Crosse Loggers in their best of three game first round series, 8 to 0. Sean Waits was dealing on the bump for Duluth as he tossed nine shutout innings and struck out six. The…

Restocked Offense Ready to Lead Duluth Denfeld Football

The Hunters kick off their season with a semifinal rematch August 29th at Hermantown.

DULUTH, Minn.- Monday was the first day that prep football teams in Minnesota were able to have their first practice. One of the teams taking the field were the Duluth Denfeld Hunters, who are coming off another impressive season. Denfeld went 6-4 a year ago and made a section semifinal appearance. A big reason for their success was their ability…

UMD Volleyball Picked to Finish 8th in NSIC, Guetzkow Named as Player to Watch

The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC preseason coaches poll for volleyball was announced on Monday morning. Picked to finish 8th in the conference is UMD. The Bulldogs are coming off a 15-11 season. Also announced was the player to watch list. That list included UMD junior right side hitter Madeline Guetzkow. She averaged 2 points and 2 kills per game last year….

Walljasper & Ames Land On D2Football.Com Elite 100 Watch List

It's the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both UMD quarterback Kyle Walljasper and wideout Deshaun Ames have been named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 watch list. It’s the 2nd straight year UMD has had two players named to the list as Sam Pitz and Aiden Williams made it last year. Both players were all-conference last season in the NSIC. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…

Mary Kate O’Brien Named to 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team

She's the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Mary Kate O’Brien will officially don the red, white, and blue. On Sunday, she was named to the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Select Team. She’ll suit up for Team USA in their three-game series against Canada later this week. She’s the first Bulldog since Mannon McMahon in 2023 to be named to the U.S. Collegiate Select Team….

Huskies’ Third Baseman Ethan Surowiec Named Northwoods League MVP

The MVP clubbed 17 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, leading the Northwoods League.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies’ third baseman Ethan Surowiec was named the 2025 Northwoods League MVP on Saturday. This season, Surowiec had a batting average of .383. The MVP also clubbed 17 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, leading the Northwoods League. The Huskies bring their playoff series with the Loggers to Wade Stadium on Monday, August 11th. First…

Huskies Take Game One in Opening Playoff Series with Loggers

Duluth takes care of business on the road, defeating the Loggers 6 to 2. 

LA CROSSE, Wis.- The Duluth Huskies began their 2025 playoff push on Sunday night, traveling to La Crosse to take on the Loggers. The Huskies started the game out hot, thanks to a three-run home run from Northwoods League MVP Ethan Surowiec. Duluth takes care of business on the road, defeating the Loggers 6 to 2. The series shifts to…

Harbor Monsters Dominate in ArenaMania II, Capturing Back-to-Back Titles

The Harbor Monsters finished the season 8-2. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters’ quest for back-to-back ArenaMania titles continued on Saturday night. The Harbor Monsters hosted the ArenaMania II championship game, welcoming in the Hot Springs Wiseguys. A back-and-forth battle between the Harbor Monsters and the Wiseguys in the first half, with Duluth holding a 25 to 13 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Harbor…

Huskies Bounce Back at Home Against Thunder Bay

Duluth closes out the 2025 regular season on Saturday, August 9th against the Border Cats. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies final series of the regular season has not been going their way. Dropping the first two road games to Thunder Bay. On Friday, The Huskies continued their home and home series with the Border Cats at Wade Stadium. The Huskies defend their home field defeating the Border Cats 4-0. Duluth closes out the 2025 regular season…

Esko Defensive Back Brody Lillo Commits to MSU Moorhead

In his junior year with Esko, Lillo had 35 tackles and 4 interceptions.

ESKO, Minn.- In prep football, Esko defensive back Brody Lillo has announced his next step in his football journey. Lillo will continue his football career at the college level as he committed to MSU Moorhead on Thursday. In his junior year with Esko, Lillo had 35 tackles and 4 interceptions. The future Dragon has one more season left with Esko….

UMD Women’s Basketball Hires Jada Devine as Assistant Coach

The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team welcomes a new coach to its staff. The Bulldogs hire Jada Devine as their next assistant coach. Before her time with the Bulldogs, Devine was an assistant coach at Iowa Central Community College. The Iowa native joins a Bulldog squad that went 10-18 last season. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of…

Harbor Monster Just One Win Away from Back-to-Back ArenaMania Titles

The defending champions welcome in the Hot Springs Wiseguys on Saturday, August 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Last weekend, the Duluth Harbor Monsters defeated the Ozarks Lunkers 69-26 in the semifinal round of the 2025 postseason. Now the Harbor Monsters are just one win away from back-to-back titles. The Duluth Harbor Monsters gear up for the ArenaMania II championship game this Saturday. The defending champions welcome the Hot Springs Wiseguys. These two teams met back…

Former UMD Forward Anna Tobias Signs with Real Meda in Italy

Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD soccer forward Anna Tobias signed with the Real Meda of the Series A Group, A League in Italy on Thursday. Tobias last played for the Bulldogs back in 2024. During her career at UMD, Tobias started in 55 games and scored 17 goals, with six goals being game winners. Tobias also played summer soccer here in…

Superior Spartans Tight End Beckett Selden Commits to UW-Eau Claire

The Spartans open up the 2025 season on the road against Wausau West

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In high school football, Superior’s senior tight end Beckett Selden will continue his football career at the college level. Selden announced on Thursday that he is committed to playing at UW-Eau Claire next year. Selden enters his senior season with the Spartans, who open up the season on the road against Wausau West on Thursday, August 21st. Categories:…

Former UWS Libero Jenna Anderson Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

Anderson was nominated for this honor by the UMAC conference.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Former UWS Volleyball player Jenna Anderson was nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Anderson was nominated for this honor by the UMAC conference. In her last season with the Yellowjackets, Anderson appeared in all 32 matches and ended the season with 805 digs, leading all of NCAA Division III. Anderson and the Yellowjackets went 24-8…

UW-Superior hosts “Paddle and Pause” Community Mindfulness Event

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Cloudy conditions and poor air quality couldn’t put a damper on UW-Superior’s latest community event. The college hosted their “Paddle and Pause” event recently on Woodstock Bay in Superior on Aug. 5, welcoming members of the local community to a day of mindfulness on the water. While the multi-department event was targeted at the senior community of…

Barnum Boys Basketball Coach Rich Newman to be Inducted into 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame

Newman has led the Bombers since the 1999 season and has over 500 career wins during his tenure.

BARNUM, Minn.- Current Barnum boys basketball head coach Rich Newman will be inducted into the 2025 MBCA Hall of Fame. Newman has led the Bombers since the 1999 season and has over 500 career wins during his tenure. Jamey Malcomb of the Duluth News Tribune was the first to report Newman’s future induction. The ceremony is set to take place…

Superior’s Jessica Lindstrom to Continue Pro Career in France

Lindstrom previously played in the Swedish Basketball League.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native Jessica Lindstrom is gearing up for her 8th pro season overseas. This year though, she’ll be playing for a new team in France. Lindstrom signed with Toulouse Métropole Basket earlier this summer. She’s coming off a very successful 2024 campaign which resulted in being named MVP, Import Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year,…

UW-Superior Men’s Soccer Ranked 12th to Start Season

It's the same ranking that the Yellowjackets had when they wrapped up their sweet sixteen finish in November.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team will enter the year as a ranked team. On Tuesday, in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll, UWS slotted in at number 12. It’s the same ranking that the Yellowjackets had when they wrapped up their sweet sixteen finish in November. Superior will begin their 2025 campaign in just three weeks from Friday…

Duluth Huskies Clinch 2nd Half Playoff Spot, to Play Loggers in 1st Round

Duluth is guaranteed one home playoff game. That would be game two on Monday at 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- After the Huskies defeated the Honkers 4 to 3 on Tuesday afternoon, the team did some scoreboard watching in the evening. That’s when the Waterloo Bucks took down the Eau Claire Express 11 to 2, clinching a playoff spot for Duluth. So it’ll be the first half champs in the Great Plains East against the 2nd half champs…

Superior Football Embracing All Out Competition in Camp

Superior opens the season two weeks from Thursday at Wausau West.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It hasn’t been the results that the Superior football team has wanted in recent years. But now as the team enters a new season, they’re confident they can make a step forward. Tuesday, marked the beginning of year two for Spartans head coach Rob Scott as the team held their first practices of the season. Coach Scott says…

UMD Football Picked to Finish 3rd in NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll

UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NSIC Coaches Preseason Poll for football was released on Tuesday. Coming in at 3rd overall, plus a tie for first in the North are the UMD Bulldogs. UMD received a total of 139 points, which was 28 points behind MSU-Mankato, who was picked to finish first this year. In other Bulldog news, quarterback Kyle Walljasper and defensive…

Napheesa Collier Out for a Few Weeks with Sprained Right Ankle

Collier will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier will be sidelined for a few weeks after spraining her right ankle against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, the team announced Monday. Collier will be reevaluated in the coming weeks. The MVP frontrunner appeared to step on teammate Alanna Smith’s left foot and immediately went down near Las Vegas’ bench with the Lynx holding a 92-49 lead late…

NFL Suspends Vikings’ Jordan Addison for 3 Games Over DUI case

Addison will be permitted to practice and play in exhibition games before the suspension kicks in for games against Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for three games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy for a drunken driving case last year. Addison avoided a trial by pleading no contest to a lesser charge last month, after facing two misdemeanor DUIs for his arrest on July 12, 2024, when a California Highway Patrol officer found him…

Teddy Bridgewater Set to Return to the NFL with the Buccaneers to Back Up Baker Mayfield

Bridgewater, a first-round pick by Minnesota in 2014, is 33-32 as a starter and made the Pro Bowl after his second season when he led the Vikings to an 11-5 record.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is nearing a return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Bridgewater is visiting the team and the Bucs plan to sign him. The Buccaneers will be the eighth team in 12 seasons for the 32-year-old Bridgewater. Bridgewater coached his former high school in Miami to a…

St. Louis County Expands Public Land Ownership

DULUTH, Minn. — More of Northern Minnesota’s forests are now protected and publicly owned. Map of New Forest Land Managed by St. Louis County St. Louis County has acquired over 4 and a half thousand acres of timberlands. Originally owned by a timber company, The Conservation Fund purchased the forests to be incorporated into public land. The county will manage…

New Trail Center Underway

SILVER BAY, Minn- The Silver Bay multi-modal trailhead center had their ground breaking Monday, August 4, 2025. The recreational center will allow people to park large vehicles like RVs and trailers in its parking lot. It will also come with a coin operated showers. Most importantly, Minnesotans can enjoy the outdoors safely. Trails will be provided for activities like hiking,…

UMD Football Uses ‘One Play’ Mindset for 2025 Season

The Bulldogs first game is against Winona State at TCO Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team kicked off its 2025 training camp on Monday. The Bulldogs enter the season with 43 new faces on the team. But a key player returning this year is Senior Quarterback Kyle Walljasper. Last season, the Bulldogs finished the year with a 7-4 record. All four losses from last season were one-score contests. As the…

Perich Named to Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List

The Golden Gopher safety is one of 46 players named to the list.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Esko native Koi Perich has landed on another preseason watch list. On Monday, Perich was named to the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year award watch list. The Golden Gopher safety is one of 46 players named to the list. The top 10 semi-finalists for this honor will be released in early November. The winner of the…

Harbor Monsters Punch Their Ticket Back to ArenaMania Championship Game

Duluth is set to face the Hot Springs Wiseguys in the title game on Saturday, August 9th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters began their push for back-to-back ArenaMania titles on Saturday night. The top-seeded Harbor Monsters faced off against the Ozarks Lunkers for the second consecutive week. Duluth showed why they were the top seed in the postseason, defeating the Lunkers 69-26 in the ArenaMania semifinal round. The Harbor Monster will host the ArenaMania championship game…

Huskies Walk-Off Express to Win 10-9 in Thrilling Comeback

 The Huskies' next game is on Monday, August 4th, against the Honkers.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back at Wade Stadium on Sunday, closing out their home-and-home series against the Eau Claire Express. The Express and Huskies went into the bottom of the ninth inning tied 9 to 9. Simon Murray played hero for the Huskies, batting in the game-winning run to secure the 10-9 victory over the Express. Duluth travels…

Superior City FC II Men’s Squad Falls Short in WPASL Title Game

The Cyclones defeated the Wolfpack 3-0 to claim the championship.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- On the pitch, the Superior City FC II men’s team took on the New Richmond Cyclones in the WPASL title game on Sunday. The Wolfpack were in search of their first-ever WPASL title. Sadly, the Cyclones defeated the Wolfpack 3-0 to claim the championship. The Wolfpack closed out their season with a 9-1-2 record. Categories: College, Sports