DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team has been selected as the preseason NSIC favorites, according to a poll of coaches within the conference. Last year, the Bulldogs finished 9-2 overall, which put them in a tie for second place in the NSIC. In addition, Quarterback Kyle Walljasper and Defensive End Drew Hennessey has been named as Players to Watch in…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sunday’s warm weather brought many out to Superior’s remodeled Woodstock Bay. In a Facebook post, Superior’s Mayor Jim Paine welcomed the community to check the former gravel and dirt boat landing on Friday. Woodstock Bay now provides walking trails, a pavilion, a restroom, a bike repair station, and a place to dock kayaks. Since reopening, plenty of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team arrived at Griggs Field with pent-up energy and excitement for the upcoming 2024 season. “It’s been a long time coming, but I’m super excited to kind of get after it again and get back in the swing of things.” said tight end Sam Pitz. “It’s a great feeling, back with the boys. Kind of…
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – The Superior City FC men ended their season on the highest of notes Saturday, winning the Wisconsin Cup Final 1-0 over FC Milwaukee Torrent. The match’s lone goal was scored by Mally Lumsden in the 54th minute. With Saturday’s game coming nearly two months after their most previous match, the Navy were forced to call up…
DULUTH, Minn.- In their inaugural season, the Duluth Harbor Monsters have advanced to The Arena League’s ArenaMania after defeating the Ozarks Lunkers 50-18 in Saturday’s semifinal game. This marks the Harbor Monsters’ fifth consecutive win in what has been a major turnaround in Duluth’s road to ArenaMania. The Harbor Monsters will host the Iowa Woo, who pulled an upset victory…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Twin Ports Pro Development head instructor Brett Olson. Olson discussed the preparation leading up to the camp, his staff, his current role, and lastly why year number nine will be the final one for the camp. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies made a pair of eye-catching plays that lifted them to a 4-3 win on Sunday over the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. At number two, Centerfielder Cardell Thibodeaux made a diving catch for an out, despite losing his sunglasses and chain necklace during the play. At number one, Catcher Cal Elvis hit a three-run home…
DULUTH, Minn.- First successful regular season for the Duluth Harbor Monsters results in the first-ever home playoff game. And if they can get their first playoff win, it’s off to the first ArenaMania. But, first things first is the Ozarks Lunkers. Duluth has dominated the head-to-head meetings this year, winning all three games and outscoring Ozarks 162 to 116. Head…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Another member of the Plante family will soon call UMD home. On Friday, Victor Plante verbally announced his commitment to the Bulldogs. And if all goes to plan, he could join his brothers Max and Zam in the 2026-2027 season. Victor’s dad Derek also played and served as an assistant coach for the team. The Hermantown native is…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two new assistant coaches have joined the UMD women’s hockey program. One is already familiar with the team and that is Ashleigh Brykaliuk, who was an assistant before stepping away in 2021. She also played her college hockey at UMD from 2013 to 2017. The new face is Olivia Soares, who joins the team after spending the last…
DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of Bulldog women will represent Team Canada later this month for the development series against Team USA. Goaltender Eve Gascon and incoming forward Caitlin Kraemer have made the roster of 24. Both have prior experience with the team as Gascon made the development team last year and Kraemer was on the U-18 team. The series begins…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp has been a summer staple in Superior as native Brett Olson helped develop the next generation of hockey players. But, when the camp wraps up this weekend, it will be the end. Olson confirmed the news to Fox 21 Thursday morning citing responsiblities with his assistant coaching duties with the Waterloo Black…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The seven-time defending UMAC champions, the UW-Superior men’s soccer team announced their schedule for the upcoming season. After three exhibition bouts, the team will open up the regular season at Augsburg on August 30th. One week later, they’ll host Carleton in their home opener and first-ever game at SCCU Stadium. For a full look at the schedule, click…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their two-game series with the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Wednesday. After trailing 2-1 in the top of the 2nd, the Huskies erupted for nine straight runs, including six in the bottom of the 5th, to go on to win 11 to 3. Jake Downing led the team, going three for four with…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Husky is heading to the bigs. On Wednesday, the Red Sox called up infielder Nick Sogard from Triple A. The Los Angeles native last suited up for the Huskies in the summer of 2018. In 57 games of action, Sogard had 64 hits with 37 runs batted in. He’s the 2nd known former Husky to be…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed eight-year veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau on Wednesday, the fourth defensive back they’ve added since the beginning of training camp as they try to address gaps in depth and experience. Moreau, who was a primary starter for Denver last season with 46 tackles, one interception and seven passes defensed, will join his fifth…
PORT WING, Wis.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson is making the most of her first Olympic experience. Wednesday’s matchup against Puerto Rico featured another nail biter for her and her Spain teammates. Gustafson shined once again, putting up a game-high 18 points and 13 rebounds. Spain was able to hold off Puerto Rico 63 to 62 to improve to 2-0…
DULUTH, Minn.- The first place Duluth Huskies opened up a new two-game series with the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Tuesday. After taking a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 3rd, Duluth’s offense stopped there as Thunder Bay put up four unanswered runs for the 4-3 win. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday. First pitch is at…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A Grand Rapids baseball senior knows where he’ll be playing his college ball next spring. Infielder Kyler Miller has announced his commitment to Minnesota Crookston. Just this past season, he was named Lake Superior All-Conference first team. Miller also played a key part in helping the Thunderhawks to a 3rd place finish in Class AAA. He was…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday before the major league non-waiver trade deadline, a boost for the bullpen in their quest to catch Cleveland and defend their AL Central title. The Twins sent minor league infielder Jay Harry to the non-contending Blue Jays, who entered their game…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Late last week, Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey took part in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp with hopes of being named to the U.S. Under-18 Select Team. It appears he made an impact. Because Tuesday, Casey was named to the team. He is one of three goaltenders on the roster. Next week, Casey and company will board…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another former UMD women’s hockey player has found her next college team. Quinn Dunkle is set to suit up for Union this upcoming season. Dunkle only skated in Duluth for one season. In 36 games, she had one assist. Dunkle is the fourth player to transfer out of the program. She joins goaltender Hailey MacLeod, who went to…
ALBERT LEA, Minn.- A tip of the cap to the Duluth Little League 11U Baseball Team. Last weekend, they placed 2nd out of 30 teams in the 11UAA Minnesota Sports Federation State Tournament in Albert Lea. Duluth was 5-1 in the tourney, falling to Byron. Overall, the team won 20 games and only lost three games. Categories: Sports
EAGAN, Minn.- In near-90-degree weather in full pads, CJ Ham found himself enjoying his time at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Ham, a Duluth native, is entering his ninth season in the NFL. A well-seasoned veteran in the eyes of his peers, Ham has come a long way since he went undrafted out of Augustana. Following Monday’s practice, Ham says it’s…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have now won six of their last seven games following Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders at Wade Stadium. Duluth’s first run came in the bottom of the third off the bat of Charlie Sutherland, who brought in Cardell Thibodeaux from third base. In the fourth, Cal Elvis electrified the crowd…
DULUTH, Minn.- As the only 2024 high school graduate on the Duluth Huskies’ roster, Jake Downing has done some on-the-fly adapting in the last month and a half. “Definitely a slow start, kind of just getting adjusted to everything,” says Downing, 18. “The faster pace of the game, the bigger guys, kind of learning as much as I can in…
PROCTOR, Minn.- It may be the offseason, but local high school hockey teams returned to the ice for some friendly competition in day one of the Hockey Proctor Summerfest. After falling one win short of the Class A State Championship last season, the new-look Hermantown Hawks fell to Benilde-St. Margarets 4-2 on their home ice. Duluth East scored first in…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Harbor Monsters Strength and Conditioning Coach Dre Sherill. Coach Sherill discussed running his own gym and local business, interacting with fans on gamedays, and the Harbor Monsters’ dominant win over the Ozarks Lunkers. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Duluth Tropics Post 71 continued their winning ways, defeating Rock Ridge Post 239 11-2 in the Substate 10 playoffs. Dylan Cole drove in four runs on two hits to lead Post 71 offensively. Duluth already had clinched a spot in the title game prior to the contest. They’ll next face Grand Rapids, who eliminated Proctor/Hermantown 18-11 earlier…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays came from both on the diamond and on the ice. At number three, Grand Rapids’ Caleb Gunderson charges the ball and makes the tough play over at first base. At number two, Duluth East’s Breck Burns finds himself all alone on the breakaway and he scores on the Greyhounds lone goal of the day….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies were back in the win column on Friday, defeating the Minnesota Mud Puppies 6 to 5. Tyler Palmer led Duluth by going two for four at the plate with two runs batted in. The Huskies continued their homestand on Saturday by beginning a new series with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. First pitch is…
DULUTH, Minn. — Cale Prosen began his journey around Lake Superior right on the shoreline near the lift bridge in Park Point. “It was a nice protected location where I knew I would be safe from the waves of Superior,” said Prosen. “Being in a nice protected bay such as this where there wouldn’t be five foot waves. And of…
GREEN BAY, Wis.- (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Love’s new deal includes a $75 million signing bonus and $155…
DULUTH, Minn.- With the addition of St. Thomas to the NCHC, the conference is changing their playoff format. Beginning in 2027, all 10 teams will make the conference tournament. The playoffs will take place over the course of three weekends and will happen at on-campus sites. A difference from year’s past. The conference also announced they will revert back to…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Two local student-athletes have founds themselves up for a prestigous award. Northland College’s Maddy Bloedel and UW-Superior’s Alexxa Dequevedo were each nominated for the NCAA Women of the Year award. Bloedel plays golf and hockey for the Lumberjills. While, Dequevedeo is on the UW-Superior Track and Field team. Each player nominated is picked based off of academics, athletics,…
CLOQUET, Minn.- There is only one unbeaten team remaining at the Substate 10 legion baseball tournament. And that is the Duluth Tropics, who topped Proctor/Hermantown Post 106 8 to 1 on Thursday night. The Tropics were led by Joe Nick, who went three for four at the plate. Duluth will next play Rock Ridge on Friday at 3:30 PM. As…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies returned from the all-star break on Thursday to begin a two-game set with the Minnesota Mud Puppies. Duluth’s bats heated up in the bottom of the 3rd as Cal Elvis, Tyler Palmer, and Joe Vos all picked up RBI’s. However, six unanswered runs by the Mud Puppies doomed the Huskies as Minnesota came away with…
DULUTH, Minn.- After finishing 31st in the NPSL regular season rankings, Duluth FC is now two wins away from a national championship. On Saturday, the BlueGreens will travel to San Francisco to face El Farolito in the NPSL semifinals. This comes after their 3-2 victory against Steel City FC in the Midwest Regional Final, in which Duluth scored the game-winning…
DULUTH, Minn.- Just a day after stepping down as the Northland College Head Women’s Hockey Coach, Natasha Hawkins has found her next spot. On Thursday, the College of St. Scholastica announced that Hawkins is the new women’s hockey assistant coach. She spent the last two seasons in Ashland and was the interim head coach in her final year. Hawkins helped…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has added another player from the transfer portal. The latest being defender Devyn Millwater, who comes from St. Cloud State. She spent the last three seasons with the Huskies. During that time, Millwater skated in 71 games and tallied one goal and five assists. She’s the fourth player to join UMD this off-season…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Tropics entered substate tournament play on Wednesday as the number one seed. And they played like it, picking up wins against Rock Ridge and Grand Rapids. The Tropics topped Post 239 9-0 and Post 60 2-0. Duluth will next meet Proctor/Hermantown, who defeated Hibbing 8 to 6 on the other side of the bracket. That contest…
ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in need of a new head women’s hockey coach. On Wednesday, the school announced that interim head coach Natasha Hawkins has stepped down after one year at the helm. She was on the staff for a total of two seasons and helped lead the Lumberjills to their first playoff win. The search for her replacement…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Reds entered play Wednesday needing two wins against Eau Claire to keep their season alive. After taking a 2-1 lead late in game one, Eau Claire rallied back to take the regional title with the 4 to 2 victory. Superior finishes the year with a overall record of 15-15. Categories: High School, Sports
CHISHOLM, Minn.– Believe it or not, you can find shark teeth in the state of Minnesota. Kids are digging up those fossils, all while learning the ways of being a paleontologist. There are many outlets to learn more about the world around us, and the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm is no exception. At Paleo-Camp, kids like Izzy Danger, are…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- It took extra innings to decide a winner between the Chippewa Falls Post 77 and Superior Reds baseball teams on Tuesday. Eventually in the bottom of the 13th, Superior walked it off, taking the 4 to 3 victory to begin regional play. Superior later faced Eau Claire in another regional game. Unfortunately, Eau Claire came away with the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another former Bulldog is staying put with his current team. Forward Connor McMenamin has re-signed with the Reading Royals. McMenamin saw a little bit of time with the squad last season, skating in 10 games. The former Nittany Lion played in only one season for UMD. That was in the 2023-2024 season in which he tallied six goals…
DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth youth bike program was recently recognized for their efforts of getting kids outdoors and enjoying the local parks and trails system. Duluth Parks and Recreation was awarded the Award of Excellence by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association. The parks and recreation staff started a youth and community bike program last year and have already…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday with left tackle Christian Darrisaw, their latest big-money deal for a core player. Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season. He has two years remaining on his rookie deal. According to Pro Football…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head football coach Curt Wiese won’t be leaving the Bulldogs anytime soon. On Tuesday, the school announced that Wiese has agreed to a contract extension, keeping him on the sidelines through the 2029 season. Wiese has led UMD for the past 13 seasons. During that time, he’s posted a record of 97-23. Also during his reign, the…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two UMD football players have landed on the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist. Graduate Tight End Sam Pitz and sixth-year offensive lineman Aiden Williams were each recognized, becoming the first known Bulldogs to be honored in the preseason by the annual all-star game. Pitz is a three-time NSIC all conference selection, including two first-team nods. Meanwhile, Williams is…
