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Sam Darnold and Undefeated Vikings Dominate First Half and Hang On to Beat Packers 31-29

Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings keep proving skeptics wrong while maintaining early control of the NFC North race.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings keep proving skeptics wrong while maintaining early control of the NFC North race. Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the undefeated Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29 on Sunday. Picked by…

Prep Football: Two Harbors, Hermantown, and Grand Rapids Grab Week 5 Wins

Week 5 of Prep Football Kicks off in Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.—Friday night signaled Week 5 for prep football teams in Minnesota. Two Harbors took down Esko 55-26 on Friday night, improving to 4-1 on the year. The Agates next game will be against Rock Ridge. For Esko, they will face off against Hibbing next Friday. In other action, Grand Rapids defeated Duluth East 47-14. The Thunderhawks next game will…

Timberwolves Reportedly Trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks

Towns was drafted Nol. 1 overall by the Timberwolves in 2015 and has spent nine seasons in Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Timberwolves open training camp next week, and they made a blockbuster trade Friday night. According to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski with The Athletic, the Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle, Donte Divencenzo and a first round pick. Why it matters Towns was drafted Nol. 1 overall by the…

Top Plays of the Week: 9/27

At number one, Hermantown's Martin Sleen gets loose against Rock Ridge and breaks one for an 87 yard rushing touchdown.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays came from both on the volleyball court and on the football field. At number two, Cloquet’s Ahnna Carlson lays out for the ball to set up her teammate Ella Anderson with the impressive return. At number one, Hermantown’s Martin Sleen gets loose against Rock Ridge and breaks one for an 87 yard rushing touchdown….

Sadie Peart Joins Dartmouth Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff

Former Grand Rapids/Greenway high school hockey star Sadie Peart has been named as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season.

DULUTH, Minn.– Former Grand Rapids/Greenway high school hockey star Sadie Peart has joined the Dartmouth women’s hockey coaching staff. Peart has been named as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season and will be working with former UMD women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell. During Peart’s high school career at Grand Rapids/Greenway, she finished with 253 points on 98 goals…

Packers Host Undefeated Vikings in Key Early NFC North Showdown

This is Minnesota’s first September game at Green Bay since consecutive early season trips to Lambeau Field in 2018 and 2019.

Minnesota (3-0) at Green Bay (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Vikings 3-0, Packers 2-1 Series record: Packers lead 66-58-3 Last meeting: Packers won 33-10 in Minnesota on Dec. 31. Last week: Vikings beat Houston Texans 34-7 at home; Packers won 30-14 at Tennessee Vikings offense: Overall (12), rush (13),…

UMD’s Women Hockey Team’s Home Opener Postponed

Postponed due to travel complications for Syracuse University.

DULUTH, Minn.– The University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team’s home opener has been postponed due to travel complications caused by Hurricane Helene for Syracuse University. The series is set to be rescheduled for January 2-3. Puck drop for Thursdays match is at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 3 p.m.  The Bulldogs will be back in action on Oct. 4,…

Prep Volleyball: Proctor & Cloquet Earn Lake Superior Conference Wins

Two and a half weeks remain in the regular season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- In a Lake Superior conference matchup on Thursday night, Proctor protected their home court against Superior. The Rails went on to defeat the Spartans in four sets. Proctor will next host Esko on Tuesday. As for Superior, they’ll host Duluth East on Tuesday. In other volleyball action, Cloquet earned a road victory against Duluth Denfeld, winning in four…

Coming Off Sweep of Buckeyes, #4 Bulldogs Ready for Home Opener Against Syracuse

UMD has never played Syracuse before.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team went into to Columbus and came out with a sweep against the then top ranked Buckeyes last weekend. Now, the 4th ranked Bulldogs will be welcomed home as they get set to face a team they’ve never seen before. That would be the Syracuse Orange, who are coming off a 7-24-3 record from…

Napheesa Collier Scores 42 to Tie a WNBA Playoff Record for Points, and the Lynx Swept the Mercury

Napheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night. Collier tied Breanna Stewart and Angel McCoughtry for the 42-point record when she made 1 of 2 free throws with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter. It was one of…

Former Timberwolf Derrick Rose, a No. 1 Overall Pick in 2008 and the 2011 NBA MVP, Announces Retirement

Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.

Derrick Rose’s last act as an NBA player came in the form of a letter to the game of basketball, addressing the highs and lows that he experienced over a 16-year pro career. And with that, his career ended on his terms. Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls and the…

Northern Star: Taye Manns

In the first four games of the season, Manns has found the end zone 18 times, tying his season total from a year ago.

DULUTH, Minn.- Dolphins legend Mercury Morris once said “In practice, I run every play like I’m scoring a touchdown.” Duluth Denfeld running back Taye Manns has been doing the same this fall, except he’s doing it in games. In the first four games of the season, Manns has found the end zone 18 times, tying his season total from a…

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Announces Dementia Diagnosis

On the heels of Brett Favre disclosing that he had Parkinson's disease, legendary Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer shared that he was diagnosed with dementia.

(FOX 9) – On the heels of Brett Favre disclosing that he had Parkinson’s disease, legendary Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer shared that he was diagnosed with dementia. What we know In a tweet on Wednesday, Kramer shared a message about his diagnosis. He says he was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic. Kramer says he could have…

Duluth Denfeld Football Gearing Up for Potential Section Title Game Preview at North Branch

The Hunters have shown their ability to put up points in the first four weeks of the season, averaging 56 per game.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s hard to top the matchup going on in North Branch Friday evening as the 4-0 Duluth Denfeld Hunters visit the defending section 7AAAA champs in the North Branch Vikings. The Hunters have shown their ability to put up points in the first four weeks of the season, averaging 56 per game. But the most the Vikings have…

Opportunity For Free Bicycle Basics Classes

DULUTH, Minn. — The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is visiting Duluth, offering up free bike riding lessons to promote safe rides. The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota or, BikeMN visited Duluth to offer free classes for folks interested in getting refreshed on bike skills. The goal is to eventually pass along that information to kids learning how to ride. They covered…

UWS & CSS Volleyball Both Victorious in Conference Openers

The UW-Superior volleyball team defeated Northland 3-0 and St. Scholastica took down Augsburg 3-2

SUPERIOR, Wis.– The UW-Superior volleyball team defeated Northland 3-0, opening up conference play for the Yellowjackets. Leading the way in kills for the Jackets was Marena Saeger and Addy Gangl, both recording eleven on the night. UWS improves to 11-5 and will face off against Crown College on Friday, Sep. 27. Over in Minnesota, the St. Scholastica volleyball team took…

After Successful Road Trip, UMD Football Turns Attention to Southwest Minnesota State

UMD owns a 29-7-1 all-time record against Southwest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was looking to bounce back this past Saturday as they traveled to play UMary. And that they did, as they dominated in all facets of the game en route to a 43 to 7 thumping. The Bulldogs now turn the page to another team they’ve had success against in recent years. And that’s the…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Play in Belfast Friendship Series in January of 2026

The Belfast Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA division one women's hockey tournament to take place outside of North America.

DULUTH, Minn.- An opportunity of a lifetime awaits the UMD women’s hockey team next season. The Bulldogs will travel to Belfast, Ireland in January of 2026 to play in the Belfast Friendship Series. They’ll be joined by Boston University, Quinnipiac, and Laura Bellamy and Harvard. The Belfast Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA division one women’s hockey tournament…

Retired NFL Quarterback Brett Favre Says He Has Parkinson’s Disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal charges, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in the state and was also…

Hermantown Boys Soccer Starts Out Fast to Take Down Grand Rapids

Hermantown improves to 8-2-2 and will next play at Superior on Thursday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys soccer team protected their home turf on Monday, defeating Grand Rapids 3 to 1. The Hawks’ Owen Landrigan kick-started the scoring with a goal just 14 seconds into the contest. Hermantown improves to 8-2-2 and will next play at Superior on Thursday. As for Grand Rapids (6-4-2), they’ll host Superior on Tuesday. Categories: High School,…

Former CSS Quarterback Zach Edwards Named 2024 ELF Offensive Player of the Year

Edwards, who's on the Paris Musketeers, threw for 3,057 passing yards with 34 touchdowns.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former St. Scholastica quarterback collected some hardware for his stellar season in the European Football League. Zach Edwards was named the 2024 ELF offensive player of the year over the weekend. Edwards, who’s on the Paris Musketeers, threw for 3,057 passing yards with 34 touchdowns. He could also run the ball too, tallying 792 rushing yards and…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked 18th in USCHO National Poll

UMD is coming off a year in which they went 12-20-5 and were unranked to finish the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- Soon it will be the start of the season for the UMD men’s hockey team. And on Monday, the first USCHO national poll was released. The Bulldogs cracked the top 20 as they are ranked 18th to start the season. UMD is coming off a year in which they went 12-20-5 and were unranked to finish the season….

Gascon & Kraemer Earn WCHA Weekly Honors, Hermantown Native Ella Anick Named Defender of the Week

UMD returns home this weekend to host Syracuse.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD women’s hockey team picked up WCHA honors after playing key roles in their sweep against top ranked Ohio State. Goaltender of the Week was given to Eve Gascon, who stopped 75 of the 79 shots she saw against the Buckeyes. That’s the most saves in a series in her career. The two wins…

Vikings are Relieved Darnold has Just a Knee Bruise and No Damage After a Late Hit

Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third quarter on Sunday.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play, a relief to the undefeated Vikings after an MRI exam revealed no structure damage. Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third…

Napheesa Collier Scores 38 as Lynx Fend Off Mercury 102-95 in Playoff Opener

The Lynx will host Game 2 at the Target Center on Wednesday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored a playoff career-high 38 points and the Minnesota Lynx blew a 23-point lead before rallying late to beat the Phoenix Mercury 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series. Minnesota, the Western Conference champions and No. 2 seed, turned a 32-19 first-quarter lead into a 50-27 advantage with 5:35 left before halftime….

Malik Willis Shows the Titans What They Gave Up, Leading the Packers to a 30-14 Rout

A change of scenery and an injury gave Malik Willis a huge opportunity to show what he can do in the NFL.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A change of scenery and an injury gave Malik Willis a huge opportunity to show what he can do in the NFL. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said people truly can’t fathom what the third-year quarterback has done in less than a month with the Packers. Willis ran for a touchdown and threw for a score…

Vikings Stay Undefeated with 34-7 Dismantling of Texans Behind Fierce Defense, Darnold’s 4 TDs

The Vikings improved to 6-0 all time against the Texans.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encouragement of the home crowd to roar even louder for a defense that had the Houston Texans on their heels all afternoon. The ovations were well-deserved. Sam Darnold…

Top Plays of the Week: 9/20

At number one, Denfeld's Taye Manns breaks another lengthy run as he finds the end zone in the Hunters' win over rivals Duluth East.

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s top plays, both came from on the gridirion. At number two, Northwestern’s Ricky Ericksen shows he’s been paying attention to the tip drill in practice as he picks up an INT against Cumberland. At number one, Denfeld’s Taye Manns breaks another lengthy run as he finds the end zone in the Hunters’ win over rivals…

Duluth Denfeld Runs Past Rivals Duluth East, Northwestern Bounces Back

Duluth Denfeld improves to 4-0 on the season and the Tigers get a bounce back win.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld football team defeated Duluth East on Friday, 48 to 14 to improve to 4-0 on the season. The Hunters next game is on the road against North Branch on Sep. 27. For the Greyhounds (2-2), they will host Grand Rapids next Friday. Over in Wisconsin, the Northwestern Tigers defeated Cumberland 68 to 6. The Tigers…

South Shore Names Jolene Anderson as New Girls Basketball Head Coach

Anderson takes over a team that went 23-3 and made a regional appearance.

PORT WING, Wis.- One of the all-time greats at South Shore High School and a Superior native is making her return to the Cardinals this winter to lead the girls basketball team. Jolene Anderson has been named the head coach of the program. She’s the second all-time scoring leader in program history just behind Port Wing native Megan Gustafson. Anderson…

Former Bulldog Luke Loheit Joins Kansas City Mavericks of ECHL

In his final season at UMD, Loheit posted career-highs in goals and assists with 10 each.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog Luke Loheit has landed on his feet after being released from a tryout contract with the Wild the other day. Loheit has joined the Kansas City Mavericks, who are the ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken. This will be Loheit’s first pro team as he just wrapped up his five-year career with the Bulldogs this past…

Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey Forms Co-Op with North Shore

Marshall went 22-4-1 in the 2023-2024 season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls hockey team will merge with North Shore for the upcoming season. The Duluth News Tribune’s Jamey Malcomb was the first to report the co-op. The reason for the change is the Hilltoppers are faced with low numbers after making their fourth straight Section 7A title game appearance last year. The plan is to hold…

Hawk Weekend Takes Flight at Hawk Ridge

  DULUTH, Minn.– This well-known birding spot is kicking off their most popular weekend of the year! Hawk weekend is catering to the bird enthusiasts in the Northland by celebrating one of the busiest migration weeks.  Specifically, the arrival of broad-winged hawks will be highlighted this weekend. Hawk Ridge has been participating in research and education programs for over 50…

Duluth Marshall Girls Soccer Gets Revenge in Section 7A Rematch Against Esko

Marshall is next in action on Saturday as they'll travel to face LILA.

DULUTH, Minn.- After falling to Esko in the Section 7A title game in 2023, Duluth Marshall had some redemption on Thursday. The Hilltoppers defeated Esko on their homefield 3 to 2 to improve to 5-1-2 on the season. Marshall is next in action on Saturday as they’ll travel to face LILA. Esko falls to 7-2 on the season and will…

Former Wilderness & UMD Goalie Kasimir Kaskisuo Joins Bruins on Tryout Contract

Kaskisuo played at UMD from 2014 to 2016.

DULUTH, Minn.- A former Bulldog and Wilderness goalie will have the chance to make his return to the NHL. Kasimir Kaskisuo has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Boston Bruins. Kaskisuo last suited up in the NHL in 2020 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since then, he’s played overseas in Sweden and most recently was with the Montreal…

UMD Volleyball Set to Open Conference Play with Bouts Against Winona & Concordia-St. Paul

UMD has won their last two against Winona but have lost their last eight to Concordia-St. Paul.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday marks the start of conference play for the 11th ranked UMD volleyball team as they’ll put their undefeated record to the test against the 6-3 Winona State Warriors. It also is the beginning of quite the weekend schedule as UMD also has a matchup with the 10th ranked Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears on Saturday. Head Coach Jim…

Northern Star: Alex Schott

Third season as Hermantown's starting quarterback

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Experience can often be hard to come by at the quarterback position in high school football, but Alex Schott is a rare exception for the Hermantown Hawks. “You got your Peyton Mannings of the world, you got your Tom Bradys, and that was always kind of who I looked up to, and kind of wanted to always be…

UWS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Dominate in UMAC Conference Opener

The Yellowjackets opened up conference play on Wednesday by hosting North Central in a double header.

Superior, Wis.– The Yellowjackets opened up conference play Wednesday hosting North Central (Minn.). The women’s team kicked off the night with a 10-0 win over the Rams. Leading the way for the Yellowjackets was senior forward Niya Wilson, who scored three goals on the night. The UWS women currently has an overall record of 3-4. As for the men’s team,…

Duluth East & Duluth Denfeld Boys Soccer Settle for 0-0 Tie

Cannon Peak had 10 saves in net for the Hunters. On the other end, Gray Knutson had five saves for the Greyhounds.

DULUTH, Minn.- In the annual rivalry game between the Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld boys soccer teams, neither came out as a winner. On Wednesday night, the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie. Cannon Peak had 10 saves in net for the Hunters. On the other end, Gray Knutson had five saves for the Greyhounds. Duluth Denfeld will play…

Schuler & UMD Women’s Hockey to Drop Puck Against #1 Ohio State to Open Season

UMD's last win against Ohio State came on December 3rd of 2022.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will begin a new era on Saturday as Laura Schuler will coach in her first game as head coach of the Bulldogs. And what a way to start as UMD heads to Columbus to face the defending national champions and the 1st ranked team in the country, Ohio State. The Bulldogs will look…

UW-Superior Claims Two More UMAC Athlete of the Week Honors

It's the 3rd straight week UWS has had two or more player of the week winners.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UW-Superior continues to earn UMAC Player of the Week honors. It’s just two student-athletes this week and they are volleyball’s Jenna Anderson, who has now won the defensive player of the week for the 3rd straight week. Anderson is joined by Nate Burke, a men’s golfer who was the top finisher at the UMAC Preview last week. Back…

Brewers Outperform Preseason Expectations Again to Win Third NL Central Title in Four Years

The Chicago Cubs' 5-3 home loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap up the division crown.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — These aren’t the same Milwaukee Brewers who have made regular playoff appearances the last several years. Milwaukee became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third NL Central title in the last four years. The Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 home loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap…

5th Graders Head Outside For Forestry Day

DULUTH, Minn. — 5th graders got the chance to learn all about the outdoors for National Forestry Day. Students learned about tree identification, safe hiking practices, and more. Twelve schools were in attendance across three local parks. We caught up with the groups at Upper Spirit Mountain. The other locations were Lester and Chester Parks. Each park was set up…

Prep Volleyball: Esko & Duluth East Claim Straight Set Victories

Esko earned their 12th win of the season. Meanwhile, Duluth East claimed their 5th.

ESKO, Minn.- In a battle of two of the area’s best volleyball teams, Esko reigned supreme over Grand Rapids on Tuesday night. Esko took down the Thunderhawks in straight sets, improving to 12-2 on the year. In other prep volleyball action, Duluth East earned their 5th win by defeating Proctor in straight sets.   Categories: High School, Sports

Superior’s Paige Johnson Commits to Play for UMD Softball

Last season, Johnson was a Wisconsin D1 Honorable Mention as she batted .521 with eight home runs and 31 RBI's.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior softball’s Paige Johnson announced her college commitment on Tuesday evening. She won’t have to travel far for her next team as she’ll suit up for the Bulldogs in 2026. Last season, Johnson was a Wisconsin D1 Honorable Mention as she batted .521 with eight home runs and 31 RBI’s. Johnson also got it done defensively, boasting a…

Hain & Sandelin Invited to Wild Training Camp, Loheit Released From Tryout Contract

The Wild's training camp begins on Thursday.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Two former local standouts will join the rest of the Wild roster at their upcoming training camp. Hermantown’s Ryan Sandelin and Grand Rapids’ Gavin Hain were among Iowa Wild players who were invited to the pro camp. Hain has been with in the Wild’s system since he wrapped up his college career with North Dakota in 2023….