DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in their inaugural season, the Duluth Harbor Monsters has a winning record following their 51-18 win over the Ozarks Lunkers. This marks the third time this season the Harbor Monsters have defeated the Lunkers this season. Saturday’s win also put Duluth in sole possession of second place in The Arena League. The Harbor Monsters…
DULUTH, Minn.- Caden Kratz will be one of two players representing the Duluth Huskies in this week’s Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kratz, who recently graduated from Western Illinois University, has been stellar on the mound as a relief pitcher. In 17.2 innings, Kratz has only allowed 3 hits while striking out 23 batters. He also boasts a 1.53 ERA and…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies defeated the Eau Claire Express 7-6 in walk-off fashion in their final game before the All-Star break on Sunday at Wade Stadium. The Huskies trailed 6-0 through three innings, giving up two home runs in the process. However, Duluth clawed back, scoring three runs in the fourth inning and tying the game in the seventh….
GREEN BAY, Wis.- Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and the Green Bay Packers have agreed on a $64 million, three-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been signed, said Clark will make $29 million this…
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three lived up to expectations with their induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. The Los Angeles Dodgers were so sold on Beltré early on that they broke MLB rules to sign him before he turned…
CLOQUET, Minn.- With the 2024-25 NAHL season looming, the Minnesota Wilderness hosted 160 prospects this week as part of the team’s Main Camp. “We’re really excited,” says Dave Boitz, the President of Operations for the Wilderness. “It’s fun to get everybody together and have 160 kids here for tryouts.” Boitz was among several front office members evaluating players looking to…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s top plays, a pair of Duluth Harbor Monsters put their athleticism on display in Saturday’s win over the Iowa Woo. At number two, Henry Pigee sent Iowa’s Vernon Sharp off the field and over the sideline padding on an electrifying first-down tackle. At number one, Moe Strong made a one-handed catch in the end zone…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, St. Scholastica assistant softball coach Grace Hadlich joins us to discuss her new role. Hadlich just wrapped up her four-year playing career for the Saints. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team has added to their coaching staff. And it’s a former NSIC rival. Former MSU-Moorhead and Wayne State student-athlete Ashley Gustavson has joined the team as an intern assistant coach. Just this past year, she averaged four and a half points in all 29 games for the Dragons. Before that, she played four years…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team has added to their coaching staff. On Friday, the team announced they have added former Central Lakes student-athlete Natalie Pedersen to the staff as a Intern Assistant Coach. Pedersen has previously coached for her alma mater New York Mills and the Central Lakes Juniors. She most recently was the coach for the Minnesota North…
CHISHOLM, Minn.– Kids experienced a day full of discoveries while hunting for fossils. “Paleo- Camp” gave kids the opportunity to find fossils that are around 90 million years old. Using a variety of tools, the campers combed through the Hill Annex State Park to make discoveries of their own. They were able to find things like snails, and shark…
DULUTH, Minn.– Being out on the railroad, there is so much to take in. Unexpected landscapes, and behind the scenes projects. The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad gives people the opportunity to experience the outdoors from a new perspective. All thanks to the help of volunteers. Before all of this happens, there are countless safety measures put in place. “The…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Volunteers and workers from the St. Louis River Alliance teamed up to remove debris from the Piping Plover habitat on Wisconsin Point. The sun was beating down on the sand along Wisconsin Point, but that didn’t deter the crew working to clear the Piping Plover Site. They chopped and burned logs and wooden debris that washed ashore,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Dan Docherty has secured his third-straight victory of the Park Point 5-Miler, finishing with a time of 24:40 in Thursday night’s race. Docherty has become the second runner to collect four Park Point 5-Miler, with his first win coming back in 2017. 5-time champion Jeremy Polson is the only runner to have won the 5-Miler more than Docherty….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Another former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk will be suiting up for the Hershey Bears next season. Micah Miller has joined the club on a one-year deal. He’s been in the Arizona Coyotes organization for the past two years. In 2023, he skated in 63 games for the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL, tallying 23 goals and 18 assists….
DULUTH, Minn.- Longtime St. Scholastica head men’s basketball coach David Staniger has resigned. Staniger has been with the team since the 2000 and 2001 season. Over the course of that reign, he led the Saints to one national tournament, four UMAC regular season titles and four UMAC postseason titles. Staniger has the most wins in program history with 287. He…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s soccer team has added an assistant coach. Former Northland College head coach Aaron Blanchard has joined the staff. He previously served the Lumberjills for the past four seasons. Blanchard is also the head coach of the Superior City FC women’s team. This past summer, he led them to a 6-2-3 record. UMD opens the season…
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica women’s basketball head coach Jason Schmitz will make his way to South Carolina later this month. Schmitz is one of the 10 coaches picked to lead at the 2024 Women’s NCAA College Basketball Academy. The camps are put on to provide prospective student-athletes a sample of the college basketball experience. The camp goes from July 27th…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Husky signed a pro deal on Wednesday. Infielder Peyton Powell has signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Powell spent two summers with the Huskies in 2021 and 2022. During that time, he tallied 58 hits and 38 RBI’s in 57 games. He also pitched a little, throwing three and two thirds of an inning…
DES MOINES, Iowa.- Duluth FC played in their first regional semifinal game since 2022 on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half against Des Moines United FC, the Bluegreens broke the scoreless tie in the 67th minute with a goal by Liam Pritchard. 12 minutes later, Rory Doyle put the game on ice as he extended Duluth’s lead to two. Duluth…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC achieved club history this past weekend, winning their first NPSL North Conference Championship since 2017. It’s also the 3rd major NPSL trophy for the team. But, the jobs not finished as Duluth FC will hit the road Wednesday evening to play Des Moines United FC in the Midwest Regional semifinals. It’s been two years since the…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was the 3rd and final day of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. Plenty of former and current Huskies were still on the board. And two, wouldn’t have to wait long to hear their name called. First off the board was pitcher Mason Burns. Burns was selected in the 14th round at pick number 411 by the St….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Spartans legend and all-time leading scorer Jessica Lindstrom is happy to be back home following her sixth pro basketball season overseas. Since 2019, Lindstrom has played in the Belgian Women’s Basketball League (Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen 2019-21, BC Castors Braine 2021-24). However, the 28-year-old says she plans to play in another European league once she returns to the continent…
ESKO, Minn.- Esko’s Koi Perich is in the game! Perich was one of the 14,000 college football players to opt into “EA Sports College Football 2025”. The current Golden Gopher is rated 75 overall, which is the highest rating for Minnesota safeties. DA USER#3 pic.twitter.com/E0uPMvJnge — Koi Perich (@koiperich3) July 16, 2024 All players who opted in were given six…
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…
