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Duluth East Senior Infielder Dylan Cole Commits to UMD

Cole led Duluth East in batting average and doubles hit.

DULUTH, Minn.- Another Duluth East senior will get to play college ball next year. Senior infielder Dylan Cole won’t have to go far as he’ll be joining UMD in the spring of 2025. Cole had no problem getting on base for the Greyhounds last spring. He led East in batting average and doubles hit. Cole was also tied with two…

Prep Soccer: Denfeld Boys & East Girls Advance to Respective Section Semifinals

The Hunter boys will play at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton next. Meanwhile, the East girls will play at Centennial.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team opened up section tournament play with a win on Tuesday. The Hunters defeated Hibbing/Chisholm five to nothing in the 7AA quarterfinals. Denfeld will next meet up with Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in the semifinals on Thursday. Gametime is at 6:30 pm in Esko. In other soccer action, the Duluth East girls squad would shut out…

Coming Off First Loss, UMD Football Eager to Bounce Back

UMD hasn't dropped a game to UMary all-time.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team find themselves in an unfamiliar spot this season. And that’s coming off a loss. UMD suffered their first defeat this past Saturday when they fell to Wayne State 28 to 18. Turnovers and failing to capitilize in key situations were some of the reasons for the loss. But now, they turn the page to…

Astros Hit 4 Homers, With a Pair by Abreu, to Rout Twins 9-1 and Take 2-1 ALDS Lead

Game 4 is at Target Field on Wednesday. If the Twins force Game 5, it would be in Houston on Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Abreu hit a three-run homer for Houston in a four-run first inning against Sonny Gray and piled on with a two-run shot in the ninth, powering the Astros past the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series. Yordan Alvarez hit his fourth home run in three games and Alex…

Vikings to Put Justin Jefferson on Injured Reserve for Minimum 4-Game Absence, AP Source Confirms

The earliest Jefferson can return is November 12th against the New Orleans Saints.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve, according to a person with knowledge of the decision, forcing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year to miss at least the next four games because of a hamstring injury. The person confirmed the decision to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday…

Girls Soccer: Esko & Duluth Marshall Secure Spots in Section 7A Semifinals

Both teams will host semifinal games on Wednesday.

  ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team is one step closer to state after topping Two Harbors on Monday. Esko would defeat the Agates 14 to 0 to advance to the Section 7A semifinals. Esko will next host Legacy Christian Academy on Wednesday at 4 PM. In other 7A section soccer play, Duluth Marshall shut out Proctor 4-0. The…

UMD’s Stejskal & Menghini Named NCHC Goaltender & Rookie of the Week

The duo will hit the ice again on Friday against Northern Michigan.

DULUTH, Minn.- A pair of men’s bulldog standouts earned conference honors on Monday. After making 32 saves on Saturday night, Zach Stejskal has earned NCHC Goaltender of the Week honors. He also posted a saves percentage of 0.941, which was a conference best. As for Rookie of the Week, that goes to his teammate Anthony Menghini. Menghini scored his first…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Basketball Release Schedule for 2023-2024 Season

Both teams are coming off deep national tournament runs in 2023.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s and women’s basketball teams released their schedules for the upcoming year. After finishing as runner-ups in the national title game, the lady Bulldogs will open their slate with a pair of exhibition games. Including one against a Division One opponent, South Dakota State on November 1st. Then 10 days later, the games will count as…

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Stay Put in Latest USCHO Polls

Both teams will be back at AMSOIL Arena this weekend.

DULUTH, Minn.- The USCHO polls came out for both the men and the women on Monday. After a series sweep against Long Island University, the UMD women will remain at number six in the poll. Same story for the men. They would tie Michigan Tech on Saturday in the USA Hockey Hall of Fame Game. As a result, they stay…

Bentleyville Tree is Up!

Ironworkers donate their time every year to assemble and stack the sections.

It’s a sure sign that the holiday season–and Bentleyville–are nearly here! The Christmas tree at Bentleyville’s “Tour of Lights” went up Saturday morning. One hundred twenty-eight feet to the top, and for all the Northland to see in the months ahead. As always, Iron Workers Local 512 were the volunteers who used their skills to assemble the sections and connect…

After 200 Wins, Mooney Reflects on Growth, Relationships at UWS

First UWS soccer coach to reach 200 victories

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Joe Mooney has now won over 200 wins as the UW-Superior men’s soccer coach. Considering that no other Yellow Jackets soccer coach has even reached 100 wins, this is a milestone worth celebrating. “In the last 16 years, there’s a lot of special moments, and none of it happens without (the) group that I’ve been so lucky to…

Penalty Kick Puts UMD Soccer Over Minot State

Bulldogs' first win in three weeks

DULUTH, Minn.- A first-half goal scored off a penalty kick from Miriam Marsan was the difference-maker in UMD’s 1-0 win over Minot State. Marsan’s goal — her second of the season — was scored in the 26th minute. On the other side of the pitch, UMD Goalkeeper Jennifer Norris tallied 10 saves, the most she’s had in a game since…

UMD Women’s Hockey Opens Season With 6-0 Runaway Win

The Bulldogs will once again face LIU Saturday night before preparing for Ohio State in a two-game series, starting on Friday, October 13.

DULUTH, Minn.- With high hopes heading into the 2023-24 season, the UMD women’s hockey team met expectations Friday night, starting the season 1-0 with the 4-0 victory over Long Island University. Leading the Bulldogs was captain Mannon McMahon, who scored a career-high four goals, including one in the first period. Penn State transfer Olivia Wallin and Senior Alternate Captain Nina…

Top Plays of the Week: 10/6

Cloquet-Carlton's Jones scores first goal for Lumberjacks

DULUTH, Minn.- A diving catch and two eye-popping goals are this week’s top plays of the week. At number three, Duluth East’s Timothy Hudoba laid out and was somehow able to hang onto a spectacular pass from Kellen O’Connell in the Greyhounds’ game against Hermantown. At number two, Felipe Oliveira of UW-Superior’s men’s soccer team was able to get past…

Prep Football: Hermantown & Duluth Denfeld Pick Up Road Wins in Week 6

Both the Hunters and Hawks are now 5-1 on the season.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld football team bounced back on Friday, topping Cloquet 40 to 16. The Hunters improve to 5-1 and will next host Rock Ridge on October 13th. Meanwhile, Cloquet (3-3) will play at Grand Rapids on the 13th. In other football action, Hermantown also picked up their 5th win of the season, defeating Duluth East 42 to…

Former UMD Men’s Hockey Coach Mike Sertich to Be Honored with Spirit of Life Award

Sertich spent 18 years at the helm for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD men’s hockey coach Mike Sertich will be presented with the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum’s Spirit of Life award on Saturday. Sertich spent 18 years at the helm for the Bulldogs. From 1982 to 2000, Sertich led UMD to 350 wins, three WCHA regular season championships, two WCHA postseason titles, four NCAA tournament appearances, and…

Fall Brings Out Sport Card Collectors

Football of course, but playoff baseball brings an added interest.

Fall is in the air. That means football, and this fall–even the Twins! That is good news for people who are into collecting or selling sports cards. At the Miller Hill Mall Friday, it was “game on!” As in Game On Sportscard Collectors and Memorabilia show. Long time collector and dealer Austin Knute had a big selection on display, and…

Prep Soccer: Cloquet-Carlton Outlasts Esko, Duluth East Shuts Out Superior

Regular season finale for Cloquet-Carlton and Esko

DULUTH, Minn.- In less-than-ideal conditions, the Cloquet-Carlton girls and Duluth East boys came away with late-season soccer victories on Thursday. The Cloquet-Carlton girls defeated Esko 1-0 at Hilltop Fields. The only goal of the game came from Allie Jones in the first half. The Lumberjacks end their regular season at 10-2-4 overall while Esko enters the postseason with a 10-2-3…

Cloquet’s Carly Johnson Gets 1,000th Career Set Assist in Lumberjacks Win Over Superior

Cloquet (22-2) will next host Grand Rapids on October 12th.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet volleyball senior Carly Johnson had a lot to celebrate on Thursday night. Not only did her team pick up a 3 to 0 win over Superior. She also had her 1,000th career set assist in the victory. Cloquet (22-2) will next host Grand Rapids on October 12th. Superior (14-9) will also next host Grand Rapids. That game…

MSHSL Approves Boys Volleyball as Spring Sport

Back in May, the league officially approved boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The MSHSL officially approved a spring schedule for boys volleyball on Thursday. Teams will begin play next school year. Back in May, the league officially approved boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport. Minnesota is the 25th state association to sanction the sport. Within the last four years, Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing/Chisholm, Grand Rapids and Proctor-Hermantown fielded boys teams….

Northland College Hires Cole Schreiner as New Men’s Head Basketball Coach

Schreiner was the men's assistant from 2017 to 2020 for the Lumberjacks.

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College in Ashland has announced their new head men’s basketball coach. And it’s a familiar face as Cole Schreiner returns to the program. Schreiner was the men’s assistant from 2017 to 2020 for the Lumberjacks. He would then move on to Gogebic Community College to lead the women’s program. Schreiner has plenty of coaching experience and was…

Esko Football’s Jace Stewart Commits to Valley City State

So far this season, Stewart has seven tackles and one punt return for a touchdown.

ESKO, Minn.- A Esko football standout announced the next step in his playing career on Wednesday. Senior wide receiver and free safety Jace Stewart announced his commitment to Valley City State. So far this season, Stewart has seven tackles and one punt return for a touchdown. On the offensive side, he has one catch for 20 yards and 7 carries…

Northern Star: Sydney Friedrich

Superior senior learned tennis during pandemic

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the high school girl’s tennis season begins to wrap up, the Superior Spartans will bid farewell to senior Sydney Friedrich, who went an astounding 17-3 during the regular season in singles competition. “I’m sad, but I’m also really happy because I’ve had a great season, and that’s all I can ask for right now.” reflected Friedrich. “This…

UWS Men’s Soccer Extends Win Streak to Four with Bridge Battle Victory Over CSS

UWS (8-2-2) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team continued their winning ways on Wednesday, defeating St. Scholastica 6-0. The Yellowjackets were led by Josh Bellamy, who had a hat trick in the victory. UWS (8-2-2) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. CSS (2-8) will play at Macalester on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

Diamondbacks Erase Early Deficit Again and Beat Brewers 5-2 to Sweep NL Wild Card Series

Attention in Milwaukee now turns to the future of Craig Counsell, who has managed the Brewers since 2015 and has guided them to five playoff appearances over the last six seasons.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zac Gallen settled down after a shaky start and Arizona’s bullpen stepped up at the very end, helping the Diamondbacks sweep their NL Wild Card Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Just two years after suffering through a 110-loss season, Arizona moved into the franchise’s first NL Division…

Twins Advance for 1st Time in 21 Years with 2-0 Win to Sweep Blue Jays Behind Gray, Correa

The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending World Series champion Astros. Game 1 of the best-of-five AL Division Series is in Houston on Saturday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa contributed an RBI single and a quick-twitch tag off a pickoff throw from Sonny Gray, and the Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 win in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday. The Twins advanced — for the first time in 21 years — to play the defending…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ready to Get Back to Game Action

The Bulldogs will host Michigan Tech in the USA Hockey Hall of Fame game on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will have to wait one day longer than the women’s team to drop the puck. The Bulldogs will host Michigan Tech in the USA Hockey Hall of Fame game on Saturday. The two teams haven’t seen each other since the end of the 2021-2022 season, which went the Bulldogs way three to nothing. Head…

UMD Women’s Hockey to Open Season Against Long Island for 2nd Straight Year

Friday's game will be the 3rd time that Long Island and UMD have squared off.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight season, the UMD women’s hockey team will open up the season with a series against Long Island University. Except this time, it will be on their home ice. The Bulldogs will also be celebrating 25 years as a program as they hit the ice on Friday. That game will be the 3rd time that…

Girls Soccer: Esko Shuts Out Duluth Denfeld for 10th Win of Season

Britta Koski would score the lone goal with under seven minutes to go in the first half.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team earned a gritty win on Tuesday, shutting out Duluth Denfeld 1-0. Britta Koski would score the lone goal with under seven minutes to go in the first half. Esko (10-1-3) will close out the regular season Thursday at Cloquet-Carlton. Duluth Denfeld (8-4-3) finishes their schedule at Grand Rapids on Thursday. Categories: High School,…

Diamondbacks Hit Burnes Hard to Rally for 6-3 Victory Over Brewers in Wild Card Series Opener

Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks have ace Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly lined up after rookie Brandon Pfaadt lasted just 2 2/3 innings in the opener.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno homered against Corbin Burnes, helping Arizona erase an early three-run deficit and sending the Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night. The rally put Arizona in a prime position to advance. Game 2 of the best-of-three…

Twins Stop Record 18-Game Postseason Skid On Strength of Royce Lewis Home Runs

Game 2 is Wednesday afternoon. The entire series is at Target Field.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis felt a jolt of confidence from his inclusion on Minnesota’s roster for the AL Wild Card Series, ending the uncertainty around his hamstring strain. Pablo López found inspiration in his closet, wearing a throwback jersey of his boyhood hero Johan Santana who just happened to be the last Twins pitcher to win a game in…

Goligoski & Wild Take Over AMSOIL Arena for Open Practice

Tuesday's session was the 3rd time the Wild hosted a practice in Duluth.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd time in franchise history, the Minnesota Wild made their way to Duluth for a little team bonding and some work as well. The team wrapped up their stay in Duluth Tuesday afternoon when they hosted an open practice in front of thousands at AMSOIL arena. It was their first skating session at where the Bulldogs…

UMD Football Treating Saturday’s Wayne State Contest as Playoff Game

UMD boasts an overall record of 14-2 against Wayne.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team prepares for their toughest test yet. A road contest this upcoming Saturday against the 4-1 Wayne State Wildcats. Saturday’s game will be the 17th time that both the two teams have clashed against one another. UMD boasts an overall record of 14-2 against Wayne. But the Wildcats took the last meeting with a 31…

Prep Soccer: Superior Boys Extend Win Streak to 3, Hermantown Girls Pick Up Win #4

Superior boys play at Spooner/Shell Lake on Tuesday. Hermantown girls are at Duluth East on Wednesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys soccer team continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating Proctor at home, 1-0. The Spartans improve to 7-3-3 and will next play at Spooner/Shell Lake on Tuesday. In other soccer action, the Hermantown girls squad would get the best of Proctor 6-1. The Hawks are now 4-6-5 and will close out the regular season on…

Duluth Native & Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham Competes in 100th Career NFL Game

Ham will need 80 more to tie Bill Brown for most career games by a Vikings fullback.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina.- Lost in all the storylines of Sunday’s Vikings and Panthers contest was a special celebration for Duluth native and Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham. Ham competed in his 100th career NFL game. C.J. becomes just the fourth undrafted offensive player in Vikings history to reach the 100-game mark, joining Mick Tingelhoff, Leo Lewis, and Ham’s opponent on Sunday,…

Wild Place Former Bulldog Nick Swaney on Waivers

Swaney has been in the Wild organization since 2021.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Minnesota Wild will be in town on Tuesday for an open practice at AMSOIL Arena. Sadly, a former Bulldog won’t be able to make his return as Minnesota placed former right wing Nick Swaney on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Iowa Wild. Swaney has been in the Wild organization since 2021. He’s played…

UMD’s Dashaun Ames Named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week, Bulldogs Move Up to #17 in Polls

Ames has a total of 3 touchdowns so far this season.

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive week, a member on the UMD football team has secured the NSIC special teams player of the week honor. Kicker Curtis Cox took it home last week and this week it goes to kick returner Dashaun Ames. Ames had the longest kick return in the conference as he had a 93 yard score to…

Duluth Harbors Monsters Hire Steven Walters as Team’s First GM

Walters is a longtime Twin Ports resident and has a combined 13 years of sales and marketing experience.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters continue to add to their front office. On Monday, the team annouced their first-ever general manager. Steven Walters has been brought on by Brent Labrie to oversee all aspects of the team’s operations. Walters is a longtime Twin Ports resident and has a combined 13 years of sales and marketing experience. In a press…

UMD Women’s Hockey Enters Game Week with #6 Ranking

UMD is one of four WCHA teams to round out the top six of the poll.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s game week for both the UMD men’s and women’s squads. The lady Bulldogs enter their matchup with Long Island University as the 6th ranked team in the nation. That was given to them Monday morning as the weekly USCHO poll came out. UMD is one of four WCHA teams to round out the top six of the…

Vikings Fans Watch Game With Former Legends

Kramer, McDaniel, Voigt among alumni signing autographs

DULUTH, Minn.- There was no better way to watch the Minnesota Vikings’ win over the Carolina Panthers than with a few former legends Sunday afternoon. Tommy Kramer, Ed McDaniel, Stu Voigt, Teddy Brown and Vencie Glenn stopped by Billy’s Bar & Grill to interact with fans and sign autographs. “I’ve been retired for many, many years, but (I’m) still getting…

September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point

Fire Department Warns Everyone to Be Careful

Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday. The warning continues until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The department says the warning means that wind and wave conditions can…

Prep Football: Esko, Cloquet, & Northwestern Grab Wins, Duluth Denfeld Drops 1st Game of Season

Esko (5-0) will next play at Hibbing on October 6th.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko football team added another win to their record on Friday, defeating Two Harbors 32 to 3. It wasn’t always easy though, as Esko led the Agates 7 to 3 at the break. Esko (5-0) will next play at Hibbing on October 6th. Two Harbors (3-2) will return home next weekend to host Rock Ridge. In other…

Top Play of the Week: 9/29

This week’s top play comes from Zak McPhee and Nolan Okstad of Proctor football.

PROCTOR, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Zak McPhee and Nolan Okstad of Proctor football. The duo would connect on an impressive two-point try in Proctor’s contest against Cloquet on Friday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Jessica Worden

Hawks coach also heads UMD's tennis teams

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with Hermantown’s Jessica Worden as the high school girl’s tennis season begins to wrap up. Worden also coaches UMD’s women’s tennis team, which will begin its season around February 2024. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Wade Chiodo Steps Down as Grand Rapids Head Boys Hockey Coach

Grand Rapids made it to the section title game twice under his reign.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Wade Chiodo has stepped down as the Grand Rapids head boys hockey coach. Youth Hockey Hub was the first to report the news. Chiodo spent four seasons at the helm. His best year came in 2020 and 2021 when the Thunderhawks went 15-2-1. Overall, Grand Rapids made it to the section title game twice under his reign….

Duluth Huskies Name KC Snyder as New Co-Assistant General Manager

Snyder was most recently with the St. Paul Saints, where he worked in the marketing and promotions department.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies have added to their front office. On Friday, the team announced KC Snyder as the new co-assistant General Manager. He will work alongside the other co-assistant GM Taylor Terfehr. Snyder was most recently with the St. Paul Saints, where he worked in the marketing and promotions department. Snyder also had a stint with another Northwoods…

Greyhounds Head Coach Steve Pitoscia Named New Wilderness Assistant Coach

Pitoscia will still remain as the head boys hockey coach at East and will balance the two gigs throughout the season.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Duluth East head boys hockey coach Steve Pitoscia has added another job responsibility for the fall and winter. Pitoscia, who is also Director of Player Development for the Minnesota Wilderness, is now the team’s new assistant coach. Pitoscia will still remain as the head boys hockey coach at East and will balance the two gigs throughout the season….

Report: Former Bulldog Catherine Daoust Joins PWHL Montreal on Camp Invite

Daoust last suited up for UMD back in 2018. She would tally 37 points in her four-year career with the Bulldogs.

MONTREAL, Canada.- Another former Bulldog will have a chance to earn a spot on a PWHL roster. Former defender Catherine Daoust has accepted an invite to traning camp with PWHL Montreal. Daoust is the 13th former Bulldog to get a chance in the newly formed league. Daoust last suited up for UMD back in 2018. She would tally 37 points…

Girls Soccer: Cloquet/Carlton & Marshall Play to 2-2 Tie, Esko Earns 9th Win of Season

Esko hasn't lost a game since September 7th.

DULUTH, Minn.- The top two girls soccer teams in the Lake Superior conference would clash on Thursday. Ultimately, Cloquet-Carlton and Duluth Marshall would play to a 2-2 tie. The Lumberjacks (9-2-3) will next host Hermantown on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Hilltoppers (7-2-4) will host Two Harbors on October 5th. In other girls soccer action, Esko would top Hermantown on their home…