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Woes Continue for UMD Volleyball in Three-Set Loss to MSU-Mankato

The Bulldogs were led by Cianna Selbitschka, who had 12 kills in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team was unable to get back on track on Tuesday, falling to MSU-Mankato at home in three sets. UMD has now lost four straight games and are 8-6 on the season. The Bulldogs were led by Cianna Selbitschka, who had 12 kills in the contest. UMD is next in action on Friday at Wayne State….

Lynx Return to Finals with 88-77 Win Over Sun in Game 5 Behind Collier’s 27 Points, 11 Rebounds

The Lynx, who finished second in the league and two games behind the Liberty during the regular season, have won three of four matchups with New York this year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years on Tuesday night. Kayla McBride fueled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first…

After 2nd Heartbreaking Loss, UMD Football’s Confidence Hasn’t Wavered

UMD turns their attention to the Northern State Wolves, a team they've beaten nine out of their last 10 meetings.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd time in the last four weeks, the UMD football team is coming off a heartbreaking loss. On Saturday, the Bulldogs gave up the go-ahead touchdown to Augustana with 56 seconds to go, ultimately falling to the Vikings 28 to 24. UMD turns their attention to the Northern State Wolves, a team they’ve beaten nine out…

Esko Native & Minnesota Safety Koi Perich Named Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week

Perich also landed on the Paul Hornung Award honor roll, which is presented to the Most Versatile Player in Major College Football.

ESKO, Minn.- Esko native and Minnesota freshman safety Koi Perich was recognized for his efforts in Saturday’s upset win over 11th ranked USC. On Tuesday, Perich was named the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week. Perich had the game-winning interception plus six tackles and a forced fumble in the contest. Number three also landed on the Paul Hornung Award…

MLB Will Air Local Games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins Beginning Next Season

The broadcasts are expected to be on local cable systems as well as satellite and direct-to-consumer streaming.

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year. All three teams had contracts with Diamond Sports Group that expired at the end of the regular season. The Texas Rangers, whose deal also expired last month, also announced they will no longer be partnering with Diamond…

Girls Soccer: Esko & Duluth Marshall Advance to Section 7A Semifinals

The Section 7A tournament continues on Wednesday with the semifinals taking place.

ESKO, Minn.- Monday signaled the start of the section 7A girls soccer tournament. For the 2nd straight year, Esko entered as the number one seed for the tourney. Like last season, they opened play with a 6 to 0 win over Two Harbors. Esko will next host Legacy Christian Academy on Wednesday at 6 PM. In other tournament play, Duluth…

Defending Champion Harbor Monsters Release Schedule for 2025 Season

The defending champs will kick-off the season with a championship rematch, as they'll travel to play the Iowa Woo in Week 1 on May 30th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters already want you to start thinking about the Arena League 2025 season. On Monday, the team released their schedule for the upcoming campaign. The defending champs will kick-off the season with a championship rematch, as they’ll travel to play the Iowa Woo in Week 1 on May 30th. Two weeks after that, they’ll return…

USCHO Polls: UMD Women’s Hockey Stay at #3, Men Fall Out of Top 20, Shaugabay Earns Rookie Honors

The UMD women are at Wisconsin Friday. Meanwhile, the men's team is at Massachusetts Lowell.

DULUTH, Minn.- The weekly USCHO polls were released on Monday morning. After splitting with 7th ranked Colgate, the UMD women’s hockey team stays put at number three in the country. The Bulldogs continue their road trip with a weekend series against Wisconsin this Friday. Meanwhile, the men’s team has dropped out of the top 20 after losing a close one…

UMD Volleyball Drops Match to Sioux Falls for the First Time in 8 Years

UMD drops match against Sioux Falls

DULUTH, Minn- The UMD Volleyball team still struggles as they lost to Sioux Falls on Saturday in four sets. Leading the way in kills for the Bulldogs was Samantha Paulsen with 11. The Bulldogs will back in action at Romano Gymnasium on October 8th. Set one is scheduled for 6 p.m. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

CSS Football Walks Off with Homecoming Victory

CSS improves to 2-2 on the year after homecoming victory.

DULUTH, Minn.– For college football on Saturday, St. Scholastica gets the homecoming win over Macalester 30-28. The Saints had a walk off winning field goal from Jacob Andrews late in the fourth quarter. Leading the way for the Saints was Nick Schlender who had 111 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. The Saints improve to (2-2) and will…

Alyssa Thomas Helps the Connecticut Sun Force Game 5 with 92-82 Win Over the Minnesota Lynx

The winner will face the Liberty in the WNBA Finals that start Thursday in New York.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — With the season on the line, Alyssa Thomas and Ty Harris helped Connecticut force a decisive Game 5. Thomas had 18 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to help the Sun stave off elimination and beat the Minnesota Lynx 92-82 on Sunday in their semifinal series. The victory set up a winner-take-all fifth game Tuesday night…

Jordan Love Throws a Pair of TD Passes in the Second Half to Rally Packers Past Rams 24-19

Love completed nine straight passes after the interception, including a pair of touchdown passes to Tucker Kraft in the second half as the Packers rallied for a 24-19 victory Sunday.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Green Bay’s Jordan Love could have wallowed in self doubt after throwing the first pick-6 of his career during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. Instead, it ended up motivating the quarterback and his Packers teammates. Love completed nine straight passes after the interception, including a pair of touchdown passes to Tucker Kraft in…

Vikings Hold Off Rodgers and the Jets for 23-17 Win in London to Improve to 5-0

Minnesota took two more gifts — interceptions — off Rodgers and stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

LONDON (AP) — Aaron Rodgers had a message for Andrew Van Ginkel after the Vikings linebacker returned an interception 63 yards for a touchdown. “He told me, too, ‘Christmas came early’ for me,” the humble Van Ginkel said. “I just told him ‘thank you.’” Minnesota took two more gifts — interceptions — off Rodgers and stayed undefeated by holding on…

Minnesota Upsets No. 11 USC 24-17 on Brosmer’s 4th-and-Goal Sneak with 56 Seconds Left

With the Trojans (3-2, 1-2 Big Ten) out of timeouts, Miller Moss hustled them up the field before his heave to Duce Robinson from the 28 into double coverage was picked off by Koi Perich in the end zone.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck faced a crucial decision, in a tense fourth-and-goal situation with the game tied late, but in his mind there wasn’t even a choice to be made. “How often do you have an inch to go beat USC?” Fleck said. Max Brosmer powered into the end zone for Minnesota from the 1-yard line with 56 seconds left,…

WI Prep Football: Northwestern Wins Big for Homecoming, Spartans Late Rally Falls Short

Northwestern gets homecoming win, Superior still in search of first win.

MAPLE, Wis.– Week seven of Wisconsin prep football wrapped up on Friday. Northwestern earned a big homecoming win 64-0 over Bloomer, improving to 5-2 on the season. The Tigers will be on the road next week as they will take on Ashland in a classic US Highway 2 battle. For Superior, they fall short in their late homecoming rally, as…

MN Prep Football: Duluth Denfeld, Hermantown, & Esko Clinch Week 6 Wins, Proctor Falls

Prep football teams are inching closer to section tournament play as Friday signaled week six in Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- Prep football teams are inching closer to section tournament play as Friday signaled week six in Minnesota. Duluth Denfeld bounced back after their first loss last week to take down Cloquet 38 to 22. The Hunters improve to 5-1 and will next play at Rock Ridge. As for Cloquet (2-4), they’ll return home to host Grand Rapids. In…

Top Play of the Week: 10/4

The Esko defense blocks the Hibbing field goal attempt and Ben Schmitz takes it back for an 80 yard scoop and score.

ESKO, Minn.- This week’s top play came from on the gridiron. The Esko defense blocks the Hibbing field goal attempt and Ben Schmitz takes it back for an 80 yard scoop and score. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Collier Scores 26 to Help Lynx Top Sun 90-81 in Game 3 of Semifinal Series and Take 2-1 Lead

Game 4 is Sunday in Connecticut with the Lynx looking to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Friday night. Game 4 is Sunday in Connecticut with the Lynx looking to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017. That season ended in the fourth of Minnesota’s…

Twins Senior VP and GM Thad Levine Leaves Team After 8 Years

The Twins' statement said he was leaving to “pursue new challenges and opportunities.”

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota senior vice president and general manager Thad Levine is leaving the Twins after eight seasons with the club, the team said Friday. The Twins’ statement said he was leaving to “pursue new challenges and opportunities.” The Twins made the playoffs four times in Levine’s tenure and were the defending American League Central champions. Minnesota was in…

Esko Girls Soccer Snaps Cloquet/Carlton’s 13-Game Unbeaten Streak

Kaitlyn McConnell scored the game-winning goal in the 53rd minute.

ESKO, Minn.- In a contest of two local area girls soccer powerhouses, Esko reigned supreme over Cloquet/Carlton, 2-1 on Thursday night. Kaitlyn McConnell scored the game-winning goal in the 53rd minute. With the loss, it snaps a 13-game unbeaten streak for Cloquet/Carlton. Both teams next head into section tournament play.   Categories: High School, Sports

CSS Football Hopes to Celebrate Homecoming By Getting Back to .500 Mark

St. Scholastica split with Macalester in the 2023 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica Saints return home this Saturday to continue conference play with a bout against Macalester. The Saints were able to get to know the Scots quite a bit last season as the two teams met twice. Scholastica picked up their first-ever win against Macalester on September 30th, 23 to 17. But then the Scots returned the…

Mets Advance in Playoffs with 4-2 Win Over Brewers as Alonso Homers to Spark 9th-Inning Rally

The Brewers, making their sixth playoff appearance in the last seven years, still haven't won a postseason series since reaching Game 7 of the NL Championship Series in 2018.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series. The Mets’ comeback victory in the decisive Game 3 gave them their first playoff series win since claiming the NL pennant in…

UMD Volleyball Looks to Break Out of Funk Against Southwest Minnesota State

The Bulldogs have dropped three of their last four, including a three-set loss to St. Cloud State on Tuesday night.

DULUTH, Minn.- It hasn’t been easy for the UMD volleyball team as of late. The Bulldogs have dropped three of their last four, including a three-set loss to St. Cloud State on Tuesday night. More challenges await the team as they get set to host 4th ranked Southwest Minnesota State on Friday night. Just last season, the two teams faced…

Former Bulldog Gabbie Hughes Set to Skate for U.S.A at Rivalry Series

It's the 2nd straight year that Hughes has been picked.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former UMD women’s hockey member will don the red, white, and blue next month. On Wednesday, it was announced that forward Gabbie Hughes has been selected to play for the U.S. Women’s National Team at the Rivalry Series. It’s the 2nd straight year that Hughes has been picked. She’s coming off her first season in the PWHL…

UMD’s Gascon & Kraemer Earn WCHA Monthly Honors for September

This is the first monthly league honor for each player.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA Player of the Month honors were revealed on Wednesday and two Bulldogs secured that accolade. For the Goaltender of the Month, that belongs to Eve Gascon, who stopped 75 of the 79 shots she saw in UMD’s lone series so far this season against Ohio State. As for Rookie of the Month, no surprise here as…

Minnesota Bigfoot Conference In Grand Rapids This Weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — An event surrounding a big hairy mythical creature is taking place this weekend in Grand Rapids. The 5th annual Minnesota Bigfoot Conference is all about spreading awareness of the education and protection of the creature. It is put on by the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team who have been working together for 24 years now. The event…

Burned Down Papa Charlie’s At Lutsen Mountains Begins Rebuild

LUSTEN, Minn.– More than a year after fire gutted a beloved restaurant and bar at Lutsen Mountains, construction to rebuild is about to begin. It was the morning of June 24, 2023, when those massive flames took over Papa Charlie’s. Rendering of new Papa Charlie’s Nobody was injured, but the building was deemed a complete loss.  While the lot where…

Northern Star: Jenna Anderson

Anderson has been named UMAC Defensive Player of the Week five times this season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The libero is one of the more grittier postions in volleyball. For UWS, that job belongs to senior Jenna Anderson, who’s thriving as an unsung hero on the team. “I think for me, they say the setter is kind of like the quarterback on the court. I think the libero is. We go out there, we’re talking to…

UWS Men’s Soccer Stays Unbeaten in Conference Play By Shutting Out Northland

UWS improves to 6-2-2 on the season and will next play at Martin Luther on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s soccer team was scoring early and often in their contest against Northland on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets put up five goals in the first half and nine goals in the 2nd en route to a 14 to 0 victory. UWS improves to 6-2-2 on the season and will next play at Martin Luther on Saturday….

Mitchell Hits Tiebreaking HR in the 8th, Chourio Goes Deep Twice and Brewers Rally Past Mets 5-3

The Brewers will attempt to become the first team to rally win a best-of-three Wild Card Series after losing the opener since MLB went to this expanded playoff format in 2022.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio tied the game in the eighth with his second homer of the night and Garrett Mitchell delivered a two-run shot later in the inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday that evened their NL Wild Card Series. The teams will play a decisive Game 3 on…

Francis & 12 New UMD Faces Eager for Regular Season Opener

UMD will also face Manitoba in an exhibition contest on Sunday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday will mark the start of their 2024-2025 campaign for the UMD men’s hockey team as they drop the puck with Bemidji State. Head Coach Scott Sandelin welcomed in 12 new faces this off-season as the Bulldogs undergo somewhat of a drastic change. But, Sandelin says he’s excited for what that group will bring to the fold this…

After Unexpected Bye Week, #3 UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to #7 Colgate

Bulldogs hold a 4-1 record all-time against the Raiders.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was supposed to have two series under their belt by now. That was until travel issues postponed their home series with Syracuse this past weekend. So a bye week it was for the Bulldogs. But, they didn’t treat it like one as the team held an intrasquad scrimmage instead. Head Coach Laura Schuler…

Amsoil Arena Set to Host 2027 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four

It's the 5th time the school has been picked to host the event and 3rd time it's been held at Amsoil.

DULUTH, Minn.- A big event is coming to Amsoil Arena in 2027. On Wednesday, UMD was picked to host the 2027 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four. It’s the 5th time the school has been picked to host the event and 3rd time it’s been held at Amsoil. The most recent Frozen Four to take place in Duluth was in 2023, when…

Knicks Add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves After Completing Three-Team Trade with Hornets

The Timberwolves received three-time All-Star Julius Randle and guard Donte DiVincenzo from the Knicks, while reacquiring Keita Bates-Diop and also receiving a first-round pick.

NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns joined the Knicks on Wednesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team trade that also included the Charlotte Hornets. The deal was agreed to Friday but took a few days to complete under the NBA’s complicated new trade rules, meaning Towns has not been able to practice…

Island Lake Resident Discovers Freshwater Jellyfish

ISLAND LAKE, Minn. — Being at the cabin in Northern Minnesota, you can expect all sorts of wildlife. You can find, deer, fish, racoons and eagles. But what about freshwater jellyfish? This rare sighting is one that Island Lake cabin owner Stephanie Nixon did not expect. What started as a calm day at the cabin, turned into something more exciting….

Prep Volleyball: Esko and Hermantown Keep Win Streaks Alive, Duluth East Bounces Back

Esko wins 3-0 over Proctor, Hermantown takes down Grand Rapids 3-0, and Duluth East gets the victory over Superior 3-1.

PROCTOR, Minn.– The Esko volleyball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, taking down Proctor, 3-0. With the win, Esko improves to 15-3 on the year. Esko will host Floodwood on Oct. 3rd at 7 p.m. For the Rails, they are back at home on Oct. 7th against Mesabi East. First serve is at 7 p.m. In other volleyball action,…

Lynx Top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to Even WNBA Semifinals Behind Collier’s Supporting Cast

Connecticut will host Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Collier, who scored 80 points in the two-game sweep of Phoenix in the first…

Mets Continue Wild Ride with 8-4 Win Over Brewers in Playoff Opener

Milwaukee has lost 10 of its last 11 playoff games, a stretch that began with its Game 7 home defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2018 NL Championship Series.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Vientos hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning as the indefatigable New York Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in an NL Wild Card Series opener Tuesday. The Mets didn’t earn a playoff berth until they rallied late from a three-run deficit to win the…

SCCU Stadium on UWS Campus Set to Open Next Week

UWS on campus set to open for second half of the soccer season.

SUPERIOR, Wis.–The Superior Choice Credit Union stadium is set to have its grand opening for October 11th and 12th.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony will occur on Friday October 11th at 4:30 p.m. with speakers from UW-Superior and Superior Choice Credit Union.  Then on Saturday the Yellowjacket men’s and women’s soccer team will host Minnesota Morris for a UMAC conference match-up. The…

UMD Football to Hit Road for Playoff-Like Matchup Against Augustana

UMD has won their last 11 against Augustana, including a 34 to 24 victory back in November of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- It was a weekend to remember for Curt Wiese and his UMD football team. In the Bulldogs 62 to nothing drubbing of Southwest Minnesota State, Wiese picked up his 100th career win at UMD. That was made possible thanks to a suffocating defense that tied a program-high 10 sacks and an offense that had over 500 total yards….

Four More UWS Athletes Earn UMAC Player of the Week Honors

Jenna Anderson has won UMAC Defensive Player of the Week for five straight weeks.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Yellowjackets continue to rack up multiple UMAC player of the week honors. In volleyball, Addy Gangl was named offensive player of the week and Jenna Anderson was named defensive player of the week. It’s the 5th straight week Anderson has claimed the defensive honor. On the pitch, the men and the women each a representative. For the…

Prep Soccer: Esko & Denfeld Girls Settle for Tie, Grand Rapids Boys Pick Up 9th Win

The Thunderhawks were led by Dean Kortekaas, who had a hat trick in the victory.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko and Duluth Denfeld girls soccer teams gave it their all on Monday night. Ultimately, neither came away with the win. The two teams settled for the 0-o tie. Cayley Larsen had 21 saves in net for the Hunters. Duluth Denfeld will next host Duluth East on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Esko is hosting Cloquet/Carlton on Thursday. In boys…

After Two Seasons of Heartbreak, UWS Volleyball Embracing Revenge Tour in 2024

The Yellowjackets are 3-0 so far this year in divisional play and haven't dropped a set yet to their UMAC counterparts.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team is making a case for the UMAC conference title this season. The Yellowjackets are 3-0 so far this year in divisional play and haven’t dropped a set yet to their UMAC counterparts. UWS is coming off a season in which they dropped their 2nd straight title game at the hands of Northwestern. Head Coach…

Pete Rose, Baseball’s Banned Hits Leader, Has Died at Age 83

A 17-time All-Star, the switch-hitting Rose played on three World Series winners.

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83. Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, confirmed on behalf of the medical examiner that Rose died Monday. Wheatley said…

Brewers and Mets Both Proved Skeptics Wrong to Set Up Unlikely NL Wild Card Series Matchup

The Brewers have won 12 of their last 14 meetings with the Mets.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The New York Mets weren’t supposed to get this far. Neither were the Milwaukee Brewers. Yet here they are squaring off in a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday in Milwaukee. These two teams should know each other well. The Mets finished playing a series in Milwaukee on Sunday before heading to Atlanta to play a…

UMD Women’s Hockey Move Up to #3 in Polls, UMD Men Stay Put at #18

Both teams return to action this weekend with the women playing Colgate and the men hosting Bemidji State and Manitoba.

DULUTH, Minn.- They may have not had a game this weekend, but the UMD women’s hockey team is still moving up in the polls. The Bulldogs are now ranked 3rd in the country after previously being 4th a week ago. UMD will return to action this weekend when they play at Colgate. Meanwhile on the men’s side, no movement in…

Esko Senior Reese Kuklinski to Play College Soccer at Minot State

So far this season, Kuklinski has tallied three goals and two assists for the 8-3 Esko soccer team.

ESKO, Minn.- A current Esko girls soccer standout announced her next stop over the weekend. Senior Defender Reese Kuklinski made her verbal commitment to Minot State on her own personal instagram page. So far this season, Kuklinski has tallied three goals and two assists for the 8-3 Esko soccer team. Categories: High School, Sports

Superior’s Arianna Robillard Commits to UND Softball

In 20 games last season, Robillard registered 13 wins in the circle.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior’s Arianna Robillard will make the jump to the division one ranks next spring. Robillard comitted to the University of North Dakota, out of the Summit conference. In 20 games last season, Robillard registered 13 wins in the circle. She could also hit too as she clubbed 26 hits and had a batting average of .356. Robillard and…

Marina Mabrey’s Six 3s Lift Sun to 73-70 Win Over Lynx in Game 1 of WNBA Playoffs Semifinal

Napheesa Collier, who averaged 40 points in the first round of the playoffs, led Minnesota with 19 points and nine rebounds.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 73-70 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their semifinals series. DiJonai Carrington had 13 points and DeWanna Bonner had 10 points and 11 boards for the Sun. Napheesa Collier, who averaged 40…