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High School, Sports

Esko & Carlton/Wrenshall Softball Pick Up 1st Round Section Tournament Wins

Each team will next play on Thursday in the 2nd round of their respective tournament.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Like last year, the Esko softball team would begin section tournament play with a win against Two Harbors on Monday. Esko would top the Agates 15 to 1 to advance to the 2nd round of the 7AA bracket. They’ll next face Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin on Thursday at Braun Park in Cloquet. First pitch is at 10:30 AM. In other section…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Breuer & Dail Earn All-MIAC Softball Honors

This is the first time Dail has been recognized by the conference. Breuer, on the other hand was an honorable mention last season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica softball had two players earn All-MIAC honors Monday afternoon. Senior shortstop Aislind Dail and senior outfielder Kari Breuer would pick up the accolade. This is the first time Dail has been recognized by the conference. Breuer, on the other hand was an honorable mention last season. Categories: College, Sports

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Adds Former Ms. Minnesota Hockey Winner to Roster

Mobley spent last season with Ohio State. In 39 games played, she would tally 27 points for the Buckeyes.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team has added another veteran to their roster. The latest is a former Minnesota Ms. Hockey Award winner in Olivia Mobley. Mobley spent last season with Ohio State. In 39 games played, she would tally 27 points for the Buckeyes. Before her time at Ohio State, she was with Quinnipiac for three seasons. Mobley…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Healey’s goal in 2nd period gives Boston 4-3 win in first game of PWHL championship series

The best-of-five series continues Tuesday
The Associated Press,

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Sunday night in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship. The best-of-five series continues Tuesday. Game 1 drew 4,508 fans. Healey, a defenseman who had…

Esko Baseball
High School, Sports

Undefeated Esko Has Eyes On State Title Repeat

Undefeated with two regular season games remaining
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- After suffering only one loss in their 2023 state championship season, Esko’s baseball team may have gotten even better in 2024. With only two games left in the regular season, Esko is undefeated at 17-0. They’ve been especially hot in the month of May, scoring at least 10 or more runs in their last five games. Esko’s 10-0…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit, the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history
The Associated Press,

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Spartans Shut Out by Tigers in Doubleheader

Fall to 6-14 on season
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team’s Friday doubleheader didn’t go their way as the New Richmond Tigers won both games, 4-0 and 17-0. With those two losses, the Spartans are now 6-14 on the season. Superior’s regular season wraps up on Tuesday with a home game against Hibbing at 4:30 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Duluth Wolfpack
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Wolfpack Senior Captains Form Tenacious Triumverate

Duluth 7-4 through 11 games in 2024 season
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- With the MSHSL Lacrosse Sectionals looming, Wyatt Vallie, Gabe Polascek and Connor Kiergaard are determined to lead the Duluth Wolfpack boys to their first-ever state tournament. “My dad, he started me playing when I was eight, and I just been sticking to it ever since.” says Polascek. “Once I got to high school, and I truly fell in…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Kadee Vesledahl

Third season as Hibbing softball coach
Ben Burns,

HIBBING, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we’re joined by Hibbing Softball Head Coach Kadee Vesledahl. Vesledahl is in her third season as the Bluejackets’ skipper. She previously was a collegiate pitcher at St. Cloud State and the College of Saint Benedict. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Softball: Hudson & Superior Settle for Tie, Grand Rapids Closes Out Regular Season with Win

Both Superior and Grand Rapids will begin postseason play next week.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In their final regular season game, the Superior softball team would tie Hudson 4-4 on Friday. The Spartans (12-6-1) will now shift their focus to the postseason where they will host Eau Claire North on Tuesday, May 21st. First pitch is at 5 PM. In other prep softball action, Grand Rapids would get back to the .500 mark…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Plays of the Week: 5/17

At number one, Superior baseball's Owen Blomfeldt makes the diving stop and the long throw to Carter Gilbertson's glove at first.
Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays would come on the diamond. At number two, Duluth East softball’s Nysjah Lillis flashes the leather out in center field to rob a Hermantown Hawk of extra bases. At number one, Superior baseball’s Owen Blomfeldt makes the diving stop and the long throw to Carter Gilbertson’s glove at first. Categories: Friday Night…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Heise Scores 2 Goals as Minnesota Beats Toronto 4-1 to Advance to PWHL Finals

Minnesota will take on Boston in the six-team league's inaugural Walter Cup final. The best-of-five series opens Sunday in Boston.
The Associated Press,

TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Heise scored twice, including tiebreaking goal in the third period, as Minnesota beat Toronto 4-1 on Friday night to advance to the PWHL’s Walter Cup final. Denisa Krizova and Sophia Kunin also scored for Minnesota, which fell behind 2-0 in the series before winning three straight. Maddie Rooney stopped 27 shots. Minnesota will take on Boston…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Eli Bicek Becomes 1st Male Bulldog to Qualify for NCAA Outdoor Championships Since 2014

Bicek just recently placed first in the hammer throw at the NSIC Outdoor Championship.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD thrower Eli Bicek will be heading to the NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kansas next week. He’s the first men’s track athlete at UMD to compete at the event since 2014. Bicek just recently placed first in the hammer throw at the NSIC Outdoor Championship. He’ll be set to throw at 12:30 PM on Thursday. We’ll…

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High School, Sports

Rock Ridge School Board Declines to Renew Ben Johnson’s Contract

Just this past year, the Wolverines went 20-6-1 before falling to Grand Rapids in the Section 7AA semifinals.
Neil Vierzba,

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Earlier this week, the Rock Ridge school board voted to not renew head boys hockey coach Ben Johnson’s contract. Johnson has been at the helm since the program’s beginning three years ago. Just this past year, the Wolverines went 20-6-1 before falling to Grand Rapids in the Section 7AA semifinals. Categories: High School, Sports

Uwsuperiorsoftball
College, Sports

UW-Superior Softball Sees Season End in NCAA Regional Loss to Bethel

UW-Superior finishes the year with a 26-15 overall record.
Neil Vierzba,

PELLA, Iowa.- The UW-Superior softball team’s season came to a close on Friday as they were eliminated by Bethel 10 to 3. Zoe Thomson gave the Yellowjackets a jolt in the bottom of the first with a two-run homer. But UWS’ bats would be mostly silent until the bottom of the 7th, where they would add one more run. UW-Superior…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Timberwolves Force Game 7 by Blowing Out Nuggets 115-70 Behind 27 Points from Anthony Edwards

The decisive game for a spot in the Western Conference finals is in Denver on Sunday night.
The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in his return from…

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High School, Sports

Superior Girls Soccer Edges Chippewa Falls in High-Scoring Affair

The Spartans improve to 5-6-1 and will next play at Hayward on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team and Chippewa Falls would combine for 10 goals on Thursday night. In the end, the Spartans were victorious as they came away with the 6 to 4 win. Superior would have a 3-1 lead at the break. Anna Manion had three goals to lead the team offensively. Brynn Johnson would have two. The…

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Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Re-Sign Former Greyhounds Vos & Cole for Upcoming Season

The Huskies first game is May 27th at the Badlands Big Sticks.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two familiar faces will be back with the Duluth Huskies this summer. The team announced Thursday that they have re-signed former Duluth East Greyhounds Ethan Cole and Joe Vos. Cole just wrapped up his junior season at UMD. In 49 games, he clubbed 10 home runs and had 36 runs batted in for the Bulldogs. Vos, who plays…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica’s Trent Beseth Wins 2024 MIAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year Award

Beseth is the first Saint to win a major MIAC award since the school joined the conference in 2022.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica thrower Trent Beseth has been named the 2024 MIAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year. He’s the first Saint to win a major MIAC award since the school joined the conference in 2022. Beseth was the champion in the discus throw and would place 2nd in the shot put and 3rd in the hammer throw to…

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High School, Sports

Superior Softball Spoils Proctor’s Senior Day With Blowout

Spartans undefeated vs. Minnesota opponents in 2024
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.-The Superior softball team showed no mercy in Thursday’s game against Proctor, winning 22-2 during the Rails’ Senior Night. With this win, the Spartans are a perfect 9-0 against Minnesota opponents, marking the third straight season Superior has gone undefeated against teams from the Gopher State. Superior will finish their regular season on Friday at home against Hudson before…

Esko Baseball
High School, Sports

Esko Retains Perfect Record With Win Against Mora

Seventh double-digit win of season
Ben Burns,

ESKO, Minn.- Despite giving up four runs in the first inning, Esko was able to pull out the 15-4 win, staying undefeated with only three games left in the regular season. Thursday’s win also marks the seventh time Esko has won by 10 or more runs. Esko’s win streak has now stretched to 23 games (including the 2023 regular season…

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College, Sports

St. Scholastica Football to Head to Winnipeg for Exhibition Game

The St. Scholastica football team will be heading to Canada for the first time since 2013.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team will be heading to Canada for the first time since 2013. The Saints will face the Winnipeg Rifles on Saturday in an exhibition game. Every three years, an NCAA football team is allowed to play an international game. The Rifles are in the Canadian Junior Football League, which is a post high school…

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College, Sports

Five UW-Superior Baseball Players Pick Up All-UMAC First-Team Honors

This is the 3rd time Fuguere has made the team and the 2nd for Steiner.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Five UWS baseball players would be named to the All-UMAC first team on Wednesday. They are senior Isaac Fugere, juniors Payton Steiner and Ethan Coady, Sophomore Aiden Pfeifer, and lastly freshman Zach Romans. This is the 3rd time Fuguere has made the team and the 2nd for Steiner. UWS finished the year with an overall record of 22-19,…

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College, Sports

UWS Softball Drops NCAA Regional Opener to Central, Faces Elimination Friday

The UWS softball team would make their sixth national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday.
Neil Vierzba,

PELLA, Iowa.- The UWS softball team would make their sixth national tournament appearance in program history on Thursday. Unfortunately, the host team Central made it tough for the Yellowjackets as UWS would fall 10-2. UWS was led by Larissa Snyder, who went 3 for 3 with a home run in the contest. Next up is an elimination game against Bethel…

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High School, Northern Star, Sports

Northern Star: Anika Burke

Senior catcher eying section three-peat
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- After being a key contributor to Proctor’s 2023 Section 7AA title, Anika Burke has only gotten better this year as a senior leader with the Rails. With six home runs on the season, Burke has proven to be the strongest hitter in Proctor’s lineup. She also has a strong opinion on Bigfoot, of all things, which stems from…

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Sports

Duluth FC Shuts Out Joy AC 3-0 for Home-Opening Victory

Duluth FC (1-1) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Siouxland United.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC was back on their home field on Wednesday, picking up a 3-0 win over Joy Athletic Club. Tyler Limmer led the BlueGreens with two goals in the contest. Felipe Santos had the other goal for the team. Duluth FC (1-1) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Siouxland United. The game is at…

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High School, Sports

Duluth East Softball Uses Four-Run 2nd Inning to Top Hermantown

Duluth East improves to 4-13 and will next play at Cambridge-Isanti on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East softball team picked up their 2nd straight win on Wednesday, defeating Hermantown at home 5 to 2. The Greyhounds would put up four runs in the 2nd inning after trailing by one after one inning of play. Duluth East improves to 4-13 and will next play at Cambridge-Isanti on Friday. Meanwhile, Hermantown (4-8) awaits for…

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Names Van Wieren & Jobst-Smith as Captains for Upcoming Season

Hannah Baskin and Mary Kate O'Brien will serve as alternates.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Four months from now the UMD women’s hockey team will be back at it as they prep for the 2024-2025 season. On Wednesday, they would reveal their leaders for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs have named Clara Van Wieren and Nina Jobst-Smith as captains. Hannah Baskin and Mary Kate O’Brien will serve as alternates. Jobst-Smith and Van Wieren…

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Professional Sports, Sports

Harbor Monsters Add Duluth Native Terrance Wenzel to Roster

Wenzel was most recently with the Minnesota Myth in the Arena Football League.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Just 10 days from now, the Duluth Harbor Monsters will take the field for their first-ever game. And they’ll be doing so with another Duluth native on the team. The Harbor Monsters announced on Tuesday that they have signed former Proctor and Duluth Denfeld product Terrance Wenzel. Wenzel was most recently with the Minnesota Myth in the Arena…

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High School, Sports

Duluth Denfeld Baseball Walks-Off Against Proctor for 9th Win

The Hunters are now 9-7 on the season and will next play at Cloquet on Wednesday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld baseball team would earn their 9th win of the season on Tuesday in walk-off fashion against Proctor, 3 to 2. The Hunters are now 9-7 on the season and will next play at Cloquet on Wednesday. Proctor (8-5) will try to bounce back at Grand Rapids on Thursday.   Categories: High School, Sports

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College, Sports

UW-Superior’s Leccia & Fish Named to UMAC All-Conference First Team

Both players have been red hot offensively, batting over .370.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS’ Mykenzie Leccia and Indigo Fish are preparing for their first round matchup against Central on Thursday. On Tuesday, they would be recognized by the UMAC conference as both were named to the first team. Both players have been red hot offensively, batting over .370. Five other Yellowjackets would either receive honorable mentions or sportmanship honors. Leccia and…

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High School, Sports

Two-Run 3rd Inning Helps Proctor Softball Get Past Cloquet

KK Hemming had a two-run single in the bottom of the 3rd to help Proctor pull ahead.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Two of the Lake Superior conference’s best softball teams met up on Tuesday as Proctor hosted Cloquet. After falling behind 1-0 in the first, KK Hemming would drive in two runs in the bottom of the 3rd. Hemming’s two-run single would prove to be the difference maker as the Rails came away with the 2-1 win. Proctor improves…

Css Baseball
College, Sports

Three CSS Baseball Players Land On All-MIAC Conference List

This is the largest All-MIAC class for CSS in program history.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica had three players land on the All-MIAC conference list on Tuesday. Pitcher Grant Taival and Catcher Kyle Oswald were recognized by the conference for the first time. And senior outfielder and pitcher Jake Schelonka earned MIAC honors for the 2nd straight year. Schelonka and Oswald mashed for the Saints as each had batting averages over .360….

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College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD’s Lauren Dixon Recognized By D2CCA for 2nd Straight Year

Dixon was on the D2CCA first team last year.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD senior pitcher Lauren Dixon has been recognized by the D2 Conference Commissioner’s Association for the 2nd year. On Monday, Dixon was named to the 2nd team. The Sobieski native rewrote the pitching record books for the Bulldogs. Dixon holds the records for strikeouts, wins, games completed, starts by a pitcher, and lastly innings pitched. Dixon was on…

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High School, Sports

Cloquet Softball Tops Esko for First Time in Five Years, South Ridge Extends Win Streak to 7

Cloquet improves to 10-6 and will next play at Proctor on Tuesday. South Ridge is now 12-4 and will host Two Harbors on Wednesday.
Ben Burns,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team did something on Monday that they haven’t done since 2019. And that’s defeat Esko. The Lumberjacks would get the best of Esko, 9-1 on their home field at Braun Park. Allie Jones tossed five innings of no-hit ball and struck out 12 Cloquet improves to 10-6 and will next play at Proctor on Tuesday….

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High School, Sports

Superior Boys Tennis Edges St. Francis for 4th Win of Season

The Spartans will next be in New Richmond on May 18th.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys tennis team would play St. Francis close on Monday, ultimately defeating the Fighting Saints 4 to 3. The scores are listed below: Singles: No. 1 – Otto Netteberg, St. Francis def. Vinnie Theisen, Superior, 6-0 , 6-2 , -; No. 2 – Dylan Urbaniak, Superior def. Joe Zandlo, St. Francis, 6-2 , 6-0 , -;…

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Environment, Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News, Wisconsin

Federal Hearing Held in Hayward, Wisconsin for Improving Federal Land Access

Paige Hansen,

HAYWARD, Wis. — Monday the city of Hayward was the location for a federal hearing on “Improving Access and Opportunities for Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation on America’s Federal Lands.” Testimonies were heard from witnesses from Wisconsin and Minnesota, they say reduced access to federal land is decreasing the amount of people recreating in outdoor activities like hunting. Hunting and…

UWS Softball
College, Sports

UWS Softball to Face Central College in NCAA Tournament

Sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history
Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After a dramatic victory to capture the UMAC Tournament Championship, the UWS Softball team now knows who they’ll face in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Yellowjackets will take on region hosts Central College of Pella, Iowa on Thursday at noon. If they win, UWS will then face either UW-Whitewater or Bethel University. UWS…

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High School, Sports

Superior Picks Kristin Riesgraf to Coach Spartan Volleyball Team

The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and will make her home debut as head coach on August 9th against Duluth Marshall.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior high school has a new volleyball coach. The Spartans have hired Kristin Riesgraf to replace Brenda Pluntz. Riesgraf has been an assistant for UW-Superior since 2011. She’s also had two stints leading club teams in Superior. The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and will make her home debut as head coach on August 9th…

Nc Cross Country
College, Sports

Kale Adams Steps Down After Two Seasons as Northland College’s Cross Country Coach

A search for his replacement is currently ongoing.
Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College’s Kale Adams has stepped down after two seasons as the men’s and women’s head cross country coach. He’s helped the program grow in that time, going from just two runners to 18 runners. He also coached a 2023 All-Conference member in Ben Thompson. A search for his replacement is currently ongoing. Categories: College, Sports

Mike Randolph
High School, Sports

Mike Randolph Set to Lead Northern Lakes Boys Hockey Next Winter

The former Greyhound spent the last three seasons at St. Thomas Academy.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Duluth East hockey coach Mike Randolph has found his next gig. Pending school board approval, Randolph is set to lead Northern Lakes boys hockey next winter. The school confirmed the news with FOX 21. “The Pequot Lakes School District is excited to announce the hiring of Mike Randolph as the next Northern Lakes Boys Hockey Head Coach,…

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High School, Sports

Proctor Softball On Track for Third-Straight Section Title

Three games remaining in regular season
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- With the high school softball season winding down, the Proctor softball team will have another opportunity to win a section title. The Rails are currently 14-3 overall and most recently defeated Duluth East 4-1. After winning sectionals in 2022 and 2023, Proctor’s seniors are confident they have what it takes to step up in big moments. “We have…

UWS Baseball
College, Sports

UWS Baseball Falls Short of Conference Title

Loses to Crown Twice
Ben Burns,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UWS baseball team had their season come to end in heartbreaking fashion, falling in the UMAC Championship game. The Yellowjackets only needed to defeat Crown College once in two games on Saturday. Instead, UWS lost 9-7 in game one and 8-6 in game two. Despite the season ending without a conference title, this marks the second-straight…

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College, Sports

UWS Softball Advances to NCAA Tournament

Defeated Bethany Lutheran in UMAC Championship
Ben Burns,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team are 2024 UMAC Champions and will now compete in the NCAA Division III Tournament. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets defeated Bethany Lutheran 6-5 to claim the conference crown. MyKenzie Leccia delivered a walk-off win with an RBI double in the bottom of the seventh, sending Camille Wikstrom home. UWS will learn who they will…

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Great Outdoors, Minnesota, News, News - Latest News

Minnesota Fishing Opener Reels in Mixed Results

This weekend was the official fishing opener in Minnesota and while the bait shops were busy, the fish weren't biting
Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Fishers at Island Lake Reservoir, Wild Rice Lake Reservoir, Pike Lake, and the St. Louis River told Fox21 Local News they weren’t catching much. One fisherman even said this was the worst he’d done on opening weekend in recent history. It depends who you talk to,” said Fredenberg Minno-ette owner Jason Manning. “The nice weather will get…

Proctor Speedway
Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Proctor Speedway Ready for Racing Season

Season opens May 19 with Sunday Night Showdown
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Racing fans will soon be taking to the grandstands for another season of high-octane action at Proctor Speedway. Drivers were ready to take to the dirt track on the first weekend of May, but multiple days of heavy rainfall but those plans on the backburner. “It’s always up to Mother Nature,” said Mike Donnahue, the president at Proctor…

Denfeld Track
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Track and Field Teams Take Mark in Matt Kero Invitational

Hastings wins boys, girls events
Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- High school track and field teams competed one last time ahead of the Lake Superior Conference Championships in Friday’s Matt Kero Memorial Invitational at Duluth Denfeld High School. In team scores, the Hastings boys and girls both came out on top with 162 and 166 points, respectively. Meanwhile, Duluth East earned second place in both groups (121.5 for…

Proctor softball
Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Burke Homers in Proctor Win Over Duluth East

Rails improve to 15-3
Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- A three-run home run from catcher Anika Burke in the third inning lifted Proctor over Duluth East 4-1 on Friday night. This win puts the Rails at 15-3 overall with three games remaining in the regular season, including Tuesday’s home game against Cloquet. Duluth East’s only run came off a wild pitch in the second inning. The Greyhounds…

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Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Haugen Earns 300th Career Win for Esko Baseball, Marshall Blanks Roseau

Finn Furcht for Esko and Tanner Carlson for Duluth Marshall would each have complete game shutouts. Furcht threw a no-hitter as well.
Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- Esko baseball head coach Ben Haugen celebrated a milestone in Friday’s 10-0 win over Roseau. Haugen would pick up his 300th career victory in the contest. Esko was led by Finn Furcht, who tossed a complete game no-hitter. Esko improves to 13-0 on the season and will next play at Rock Ridge on Monday. In other prep baseball…