SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team are in a search of a new head for this upcoming season. Sharon Lahti has stepped down after one year at the helm due to time constraints. In her lone season leading the team, Superior would make the postseason. The club announced a search for her replacement is underway and they expect…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Wolfpack will be leaving the WPASL after five years of play. The team will move up a level and play in the UPSL Division one league. That isn’t the only change as the team has rebranded their name and will be called Superior City FC II. They will retain the Wolfpack nickname with the name change….
CLEVELAND (AP) — With uncommon vision on the basketball court, Ricky Rubio could make a basic pass look extraordinary. A true playmaker. After stepping away from his playing career — and the Cleveland Cavaliers — this season to address mental health issues that he’s still working on, Rubio said Thursday that his NBA career is over after 12 seasons. The…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Boys’ Swim & Dive team has faced adversity this season following the graduation of All-American Grant Wodny. “Very big shoes to fill…Impossible shoes to fill, really.” smiles Travis Elling, a senior with the swim team. “With all the previous seniors leaving, it feels like it’s my time to shine and step up. I try and set…
DULUTH, Minn.- The woes ended for the St. Scholastica men’s basketball team on Wednesday as the team finally was back in the win column, defeating Bethel 70 to 64. The Saints were led by Andre Crockett Jr., who had 22 points in the victory. CSS (2-9) will next host St. John’s on Saturday at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Taylor Heise and Sophia Kunin each scored less than eight minutes into the game, Nicole Hensley made 33 saves and Minnesota beat Boston 3-2 on Wednesday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League debut for both franchises. Heise, the No. 1 overall pick, scored the first goal in Minnesota history — and the first league goal…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will hit the ice this upcoming weekend for the first time in nearly a month when they travel to play at Quinnipiac in a non-conference series. It’s been a while since the Bulldogs and Bobcats clashed. You have to look back to November of 2019 when Quinnipiac got the best of UMD 4…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is set to take on St. Thomas in an exhibition game on Saturday for the 2nd straight season. The Bulldogs would ring in the new year last year with the 2 to 1 win. UMD gets a boost to the lineup this weekend when Will Francis makes his return. Francis has been out…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will start quarterback Nick Mullens in their final regular-season game, with their bid for the playoffs nearly exhausted by persistent problems at the vital position. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced his decision before practice on Wednesday. The Vikings play at Detroit on Sunday, needing a win and three other NFC games to go their way…
DULUTH, Minn.- Twins fans get ready because their annual winter caravan is set to make a stop right here in Duluth. Members of the organization will be at the Sports Garden on January 28th. Set to make an appearance is the new voice of the Twins, Cory Provus, outfielder Matt Wallner, pitcher Louie Varland, former pitcher LaTroy Hawkins, and lastly…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor girls basketball team picked up a big conference win on Tuesday, defeating Cloquet 55 to 40. The Rails would take a 10 point lead (24-14) into the half and they wouldn’t give it back. Proctor (9-3) will next play at Esko on January 8th. Cloquet (8-3) will try and bounce back against Esko at home on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team may have had the last two weeks off. But when the latest NABC coaches poll came out Tuesday, the Bulldogs found themselves moving up. UMD is now ranked 23rd in the country after previously being 24th. The Bulldogs will return to the court this Friday when they welcome in NSIC foe, UMary. Then…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hermantown Hawks have started the New Year on the right track as they defeated the Proctor Rails 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night. Drew Nelson scored the game-winning goal, which happens to be his first of the season. Andrew Johnson Jr. scored the Hawks’ first goal in the third period. In total, the Hawks outshot the Rails 48-11….
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk is ready to make the jump to the college ranks. Forward Justin Kerr announced his college commitment to Bowling Green on Tuesday. Kerr has spent this season suiting up for the Lone Star Brahmas of the NAHL. In 34 games played, he has 12 goals and 17 assists for a total of…
DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two months after their last game of the year, two UMD football standouts continue to collect more hardware for their efforts this past season. Graduate offensive lineman Treyvon Cahalan and senior tight end Sam Pitz were named to the 2023 D2Football.com Elite 100 list. The duo has also secured CCA All-Super Region 4 honors and NSIC all-conference…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Last season, the Superior girls’ hockey team reached the state championship, only to fall 3-0. This season, they’ve won 13 of their first 14 games. With 10 games to go in the regular season, these Spartans are ringing in the New Year with a winning attitude. “We’re off to a good start, I like the way our team…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The shorthanded Cloquet-Esko wrestlers are entering the new year with a chip on their shoulders. “I don’t think a lot of kids expect anything when they hear they’re wrestling a Cloquet kid, because since we’re so small, we don’t win many duels,” says freshman Aiden Thiesen. “It’s annoying when we get counted out before it even starts.” Team…
CLOQUET, Minn.- After having sole possession of the Midwest Division for most of the season thus far, the Minnesota Wilderness now share the lead with the Janesville Jets after the latter defeated Minnesota 5-2 Sunday night. The Wilderness fell behind early after giving up three goals in the first period. Minnesota scored two goals in the third period, but the…
DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Cliff Knettel, the head coach of the Duluth boys swim & dive team. Knettel is in his fifth year as the head coach of the co-op program (Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld). The swim team will be competing at a meet in Superior on Saturday, December 30 before hosting…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Despite some early-game struggles on offense, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team found their groove enroute to a 60-44 win over Marian in day one of the Superior Shootout Holiday Classic. At the end of the first quarter, the Yellowjackets trailed 8-6, making only two field goals. However, Elise Besonen came alive in the final three quarters, sinking five…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both host teams from two of the biggest high school boys hockey holiday tournaments in the Northland came out as champions on Friday. Duluth Denfeld defeated Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5-4 in overtime to claim the Heritage Holiday Classic Championship. The Hunters previously defeated Irondale 4-1 and Park of Cottage Grove 3-2 to earn a spot in the championship game. Meanwhile,…
DULUTH, Minn.- Top plays this week came from both the ice and the hardwood. At number two, Duluth Marshall forward Brooks Johnson makes it a one man fast break and the slam in Tuesday’s game versus East Central. At number one, River Freeman was playing hockey for Hermantown but he decides to take a baseball swing for the goal in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The St. Scholastica and UW-Superior men’s hockey teams will get to renew their rivalry on Saturday. On Friday, St. Scholastica would defeat Dubuque 5 to 1 and UW-Superior would top Marian 2 to 1 in the semifinals of the Superior Showdown. For the Saints, they were led by Filimon Ledenkov, who had two goals in the victory. As…
Those who want to get outside and enjoy a real winter, don’t know how long they will have to wait. And there is a different kind of waiting going on for those who sell winter gear. Superior’s outdoors gear store, Northwest Outlet, has decided it can’t wait forever for cold and snow, so they’re putting out the sale sign for…
MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday, defeating Air Force 4 to 1 in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off. The Bulldogs were led by Ben Steeves, who had two goals in the victory. Steeves had a total of three goals throughout the tournament. UMD (6-9-4) will next play at St. Thomas in an…
The cautionary tone about being careful on lake and river ice was echoed this week as outdoor enthusiasts get antsy. At Duluth’s Marine General, this month they had customers torn between both ice and open-water fishing. Some anglers were rigging up their boats and heading out on the lake. But with the weather now turning back to a little bit…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team earned a spot in the Heritage Holiday Classic Final, after defeating Park 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. The Hunters will next take on Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the title game on Friday. C-E-C would defeat Anoka 6-1 in the other semifinal game Thursday. Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM on…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cromwell-Wright girls basketball team finished the Wood City Classic unbeaten on Thursday, topping Mesabi East 64 to 38. The Cardinals (8-3) will next play at Carlton/Wrenshall on January 2nd. Meanwhile, the Giants (6-3) will host Littlefork-Big Falls on January 4th. In other girls basketball action, Duluth East would fall to Forest Lake 64 to 47. The Greyhounds…
While no snow and a lot of rain may have driven people inside to do things like check out Duluth’s trains and railroad museum, there are also those who think winter is going to come–eventually. There were still plenty of snowblowers lined up at Northern Tool and Equipment in Hermantown on Thursday. Store manager Mike Surface said it’s been quiet…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks, handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday that Hall will start Sunday against Green Bay, benching Nick Mullens after his six interceptions in two games doomed the…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team is well on their way to returning to the state tournament. Team captain Autumn Cooper has had an immeasurable impact on the Spartans’ success, and she’s hoping to do a little bit more before she heads to Bemidji State. On a Saturday afternoon, the Spartans took the ice on the same day as…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team returned to the win column on Wednesday, defeating Delano 5 to 1. The Hawks would have five different goal-scorers in the contest. Hermantown (5-1-2) will next host East Grand Forks on Thursday at 3:30 PM. In other boys hockey action, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would top Apple Valley 5 to 2 on day one of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior girls basketball team saw their three-game winning streak come to a close on Wednesday, falling to Forest Lake 81 to 53. The game was a part of the Duluth East Holiday Tournament. The Spartans (6-3) will next play Coon Rapids on Thursday at 1 PM at Duluth East High School. Categories: High School, Sports
ESKO, Minn.- It was an eventful Boxing Day for two Northland basketball teams in the 2023 Esko Coaches Classic. The Duluth Marshall boys were able to secure their fourth win of the season, taking down East Central 73-68. The Hilltoppers were led by Brooks Johnson, who scored 22 points in the first half and put down his fair share of…
DULUTH, Minn.- The high school boys’ swim and dive season is well underway, and the Duluth swim team has a sophomore that’s already making his mark in the pool. Last year, then-freshman Joey Zelen was part of a relay team that reached the state tournament. In a meet at Prior Lake on December 9th, Zelen was victorious in both the…
DULUTH, Minn.- After a much-needed holiday break, the UMD men’s hockey team will return to the ice as part of the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee. On Thursday, the Bulldogs will take on Northeastern, who they haven’t faced since 1999. UMD will wrap up their time in Milwaukee on Friday by facing either Air Force or Wisconsin. The Bulldogs…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team have suffered another loss to their lineup ahead of the Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee. On Tuesday, Head Coach Scott Sandelin announced that sophomore Cole Spicer is out for the second half of the season, citing academics. Per Sandelin, Spicer will still be able to practice and be around the team but will not…
The rain has forced a change in plans for Chester Bowl in Duluth. The ski hill was going to start its annual Holiday Ski and Snowboard lessons Tuesday. But the endless rain has changed that, and the hill was closed. Chester Bowl says it is disappointed to be closing, but felt that the best chance to preserve the snow they…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- At 5-6, the UW-Superior women’s basketball team has already experienced both big wins and tough losses 11 games into the season. However, the overall mood of this team hints at greener pastures. “When things aren’t really going our way or the outcome of the game isn’t how we want, we can lean on each other,” says Katie Dobson,…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- After the first two periods ended in ties, the Rosemount Irish scored two goals in the third period to defeat Hermantown 3-1. This marks the Hawks’ first loss of the 2023-24 season. Hermantown (4-1-2) will play three games in three days, starting with a home matchup against Delano, following another home game against East Grand Forks on Thursday….
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Duluth Marshall head boys basketball coach Cam Berger. Berger is in his first season leading the Hilltoppers. Duluth Marshall is 3-2 so far this season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team opened the home portion of their schedule on Friday in style, defeating Bloomington Jefferson 69 to 57. The Greyhounds earned their 1st win of the season and will next host Blaine on December 29th. In girls action, Hermantown snapped a five-game losing skid, topping Mesabi East 53 to 44. The Hawks (2-7)…
DULUTH, Minn.- Top plays this week came from both the ice and the hardwood. At number two, Kylie DeBay for Grand Rapids/Greenway nets the short-handed goal in Tuesday’s 6-2 victory over Duluth. At number one, Duluth Marshall’s Aaden Westerbur goes off the glass to his teammate Brooks Johnson, who skies up for the putback dunk. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Last season, the Duluth Marshall boys basketball team only had a four win campaign. Fast forward to this year, and they’ve nearly reached that total, posting a 3-2 record in their first five games of the season. It’s a new era of Hilltopper basketball as Cam Berger takes over at the helm after being an assistant on last…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team heads into the holiday break as a ranked team in the top 25. The Bulldogs did see a small fall in the latest NABC coaches poll. After being ranked 21st in the country last week, UMD is now ranked 24th. The Bulldogs last action came on Tuesday, when they would fall to 3rd…
VIRGINIA, Minn.- Rock Ridge senior Julia Lindseth put pen to paper earlier this week as she signed her National Letter of Intent with the Bemidji State Beavers. Lindseth is coming off a doubles state tournament appearance in her last season. She would partner with teammate Anna Beaudette to accomplish that feat. Lindseth also received interest from St. Scholastica, before deciding…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team faced a tough Class AA opponent in Crosby-Ironton on Thursday night, ultimately, it would go the Rangers way 84 to 75. The Hilltoppers fall to 4-2 on the season and will next host Hinckley-Finlayson on Friday night. In other girls action, Superior extended their win streak to three games with a road…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After giving up four goals in a loss Tuesday night, the Superior boys hockey team got back on track with a 6-0 win over Hayward on Thursday in their annual Bar Down by the Bay game. Thursday’s win is Superior’s largest margin of victory this season. It’s also their first shutout after allowing an average of 2.3 goals…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two prep standouts from the Northland have been named to Vikings 2023 All-State team. Barnum Quarterback Hayden Charboneau and Hermantown Wide Receiver Peyton Menzel each landed on the roster. Charboneau is coming off a season in which he led the Bombers to the section title game. He would toss 22 touchdowns on the season. Meanwhile, Menzel broke a…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Anyone who’s been to a UW-Superior women’s basketball game this season is well aware that Elise Besonen has been given the green light to shoot the ball. “I know that if she doesn’t pass it to me, she’s making it for sure,” smiled Katie Dobson, both a teammate and roommate of Elise’s. “She’s one that’s not selfish, but…
