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Gascon & Kraemer Set to Return for #5 UMD Women’s Hockey in Series at St. Thomas

Last season, the Tommies were able to pick up their first two wins in the all-time series against UMD.

November 12, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team is back to work as they return from their bye to take on 15th ranked St. Thomas. Last season, the Tommies were able to pick up their first two wins in the all-time series against UMD as the two teams eventually split the season series. Those meetings are still fresh on the mind…

Good’s Goal Gives Duluth Northern Stars the 1-0 Win Over North Shore

Duluth outshot North Shore 45-21.

November 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team earned their first win of the season on Tuesday night. Playing North Shore at home, Nora Good scored what ended up being the game-winning goal late in the 2nd period. Duluth also outshot North Shore 45-21. The Northern Stars (1-1) are next at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Thursday. As for North Shore (0-2),…

Adam Gajan Captures Another NCHC Goaltender of the Week Honor

This is the 3rd time this season that Gajan has been named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week.

November 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s goaltender Adam Gajan has once again claimed the NCHC Goaltender of the Week award. The Slovakia native posted a league-low 0.98 goals against average against St. Cloud State University this past weekend. He also had 48 saves total and a .960 saves percentage. This is the 3rd time this season that Gajan has been named the…

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy Win Manager of the Year for 2nd Straight Season

Murphy directed Milwaukee to a major league-best 97-65 record this year, setting a franchise record for wins.

November 11, 2025

The Associated Press,

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt won his second straight AL Manager of the Year award and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy repeated for the NL honor. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason, and results were announced Tuesday night. Murphy…

With Postseason Implications On Their Minds, UMD Football to Close Out Regular Season in Minot

UMD is 12-0 all-time against Minot State.

November 11, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s the final week of the regular season for the UMD football team. And the Bulldogs are in a position where many squads strive to be. UMD, who already has at least a share of the NSIC North division, can win the conference and the division outright depending on other outcomes. The Bulldogs are also in a good…

Jaelan Phillips’ Productive Eagles Debut Paces Dominant Defense in 10-7 Win Over Packers

Green Bay’s second straight loss dropped the Packers (5-3-1) to third place in the NFC North.

November 11, 2025

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jaelan Phillips could sense the different mentality that a defending champion exudes as soon as the Philadelphia Eagles added him at the trade deadline. Phillips wasted no time doing his part to contribute to the Eagles’ title defense. In his first game with the Eagles since they acquired him from the Miami Dolphins, Phillips made two of…

UMD Football Now Ranked 11th in the Nation, Crack Top Five for Super Region Three Rankings

UMD is at Minot State this upcoming Saturday.

November 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team has once again seen some movement in the polls. The Bulldogs are now 11th in the nation following their 42 to 28 win over Bemidji State on Saturday. Even better news, UMD has cracked the top five in the Super Region Three Rankings, signaling a playoff berth is on the horizon. UMD is at…

UMD Graduate Runner Shaelyn Hostager Qualifies for NCAA Cross Country Championships

Hostager is the 3rd individual at UMD to qualify since 2010.

November 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Graduate runner Shaelyn Hostager has qualified for the 2025 NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships later this month. She recently just placed 10th at the Central regions with a time of 21:23:35. Hostager, who’s the 3rd individual at UMD to qualify since 2010, will compete on November 22nd at UW-Parkside. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota –…

North Star Academy debuts new outdoor playscape

November 10, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — North Star Academy officially unveiled its new playscape, much to the delight of many of its students. Representatives from the Duluth Chamber of Commerce were also on hand to help cut the ribbon and show off the new space. The “playscape” welcomes students into the outdoors to play and learn from the world around them in a…

UWS Men’s Soccer Draws St. Olaf in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The two teams squared off back in September, where the Yellowjackets won 3 to 2.

November 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- For the 9th consecutive season, the UWS men’s soccer team is NCAA tournament bound. The Yellowjackets earned an automatic bid with their 2 to 1 overtime victory over Bethany Lutheran in the UMAC championship game this past Saturday. Earlier Monday morning, UWS learned who their first-round opponent will be. They will travel to Northfield Minnesota to take on the…

UWS Women’s Soccer to Meet UChicago in Opening Round of National Tourney

The Yellowjackets first-round game against UChicago is on Saturday, November 15th at 11 a.m.

November 10, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team punched their ticket to the national tournament this past weekend. UWS will take on 7th ranked UChicago in the first-round of the NCAA tournament. In head coach Nick Piazza’s first season with the Yellowjackets, they returned to the top of the conference, claiming their 5th straight UMAC title with a 1-0 win over…

UMD Men’s Hockey Moves Up to #3 in USCHO Poll

This is UMD's highest ranking since November 29th of 2021.

November 10, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has once again moved up in the latest USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs are now the 3rd ranked team in the nation after their weekend sweep of St. Cloud State. This is UMD’s highest ranking since November 29th of 2021. The Bulldogs will continue their homestand this upcoming Friday, when they take on Omaha….

Vikings Flagged for 8 False Starts in Loss to Ravens. McCarthy Takes ‘Full Responsibility’

“It was there, but we just kept shooting ourselves in the foot,” said McCarthy.

November 9, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The sign of a turnaround from the Minnesota Vikings in last week’s statement win at Detroit might have been a false impression. At the very least, it was a false start. J.J. McCarthy threw a pair of interceptions and kickoff returner Myles Price fumbled deep in Minnesota territory, turnovers that directly led to 13 points for the Baltimore Ravens…

Max Plante Scores Overtime Goal to Lift UMD Men’s Hockey to Series Sweep Against St. Cloud State

UMD will next be in action on Friday when they welcome Omaha into town.

November 9, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The 7th ranked UMD men’s hockey team took on St. Cloud State on Saturday night. After taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission, the Huskies responded with two unanswered goals in the 2nd. But the Bulldogs battled back to defeat the Huskies 3-2 in overtime. Scoring the game-winning goal for the Bulldogs was Max Plante. UMD will…

UWS Men’s Soccer Outlasts Bethany Lutheran in OT to Win 9th Straight UMAC Championship

Jake Kidd netted the game-winner to give UWS their 9th title.

November 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team’s reign as UMAC champions continued on Saturday. Facing Bethany Lutheran in the title game, the Yellowjackets needed overtime to put the Vikings away. Just one minute and 15 seconds into the extra period, the hometown kid, Jake Kidd netted the game-winner to give UWS the 2-1 victory. Seth Davidson had the other goal…

UWS Women’s Soccer Five-Peats as UMAC Tournament Champions

For the 5th consecutive season, the UW-Superior women's soccer team is heading to the national tournament.

November 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- For the 5th consecutive season, the UW-Superior women’s soccer team is heading to the national tournament. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets upset the Eagles of Northwestern, 1-0 to claim the UMAC tournament title. Kamryn Hill had the lone goal for UWS. The Yellowjackets will find out their first round opponent is on Monday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Football Sends Off Seniors with 42-28 Home Win Over Bemidji State

UMD improves to 9-1 on the season.

November 8, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team celebrated their 15 seniors on Saturday as they took on Bemidji State. Senior QB Kyle Walljasper played like it was his final home game as he had four touchdowns and over 300 total yards to lead UMD to the 42-28 win. His top target was Luke Dehnicke, who had 140 receiving yards and two…

#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Bounces Back with Shutout of St. Cloud State

UMD (9-2) will go for the sweep on Saturday.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating St. Cloud State 4 to 0. The Bulldogs had four different goal-scorers in Adam Kleber, Scout Truman, Zam Plante and Jayson Shaugabay. UMD (9-2) will go for the sweep on Saturday. Puck drop is at 6:07 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University…

Big First Period Dooms CSS Men’s Hockey in 7 to 1 Loss to St. John’s

The two teams will meet again on Saturday in Collegeville.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Kevin Johnson,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team entered play on Friday night in search of their 2nd win of the young season. Unfortunately, a fast start by St. John’s, which included five goals in the first period, helped seal their fate as CSS went on to lose 7 to 1. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. But,…

Northwestern Football Bests Grantsburg in Battle of Unbeatens to Advance to Level IV

The Tigers will battle Stratford next week for a trip to state.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRANTSBURG, Wis.- The magical season that the Northwestern football team is having will continue. On Friday, the Tigers defeated Grantsburg 44 to 16 in Level III. They move on to Level IV to battle Stratford for a trip to state. That contest kicks off next Friday in Stratford at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

First ever “15X” race challenges Northland’s distance runners

November 7, 2025

Xavier Walt,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — A new type of Northland race will be run in Solon Springs, one that’s definitely not for the faint of heart. “The race is the ‘NCTRaces 15x’ and it is a one mile repeat every 15 minutes, and if you can’t make it in 15 minutes, you’re out of the race, you’re cut, you’re dropped out,…

State Football: Breckenridge’s Run Game Too Much for Barnum in Quarterfinal Loss

Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MORRIS, Minn.- The Barnum football team celebrated their first state tournament appearance since 2012 on Friday night. Sadly, Breckenridge spoiled the party as they handed the Bombers a 57 to 14 loss in the Class A quarterfinals. Landon Hosmer had both of the touchdowns for Barnum in the contest. Barnum finishes the year with a 10-2 record. Categories: Friday Night…

Minnesota deer hunters gear up for 2025 season

November 7, 2025

Lauren Martinson,

PIKE LAKE, Minn. — Blaze orange is lighting up the Northland once again as the Minnesota deer opener makes its grand return. Saturday, Nov. 8, marks the official start to the Minnesota deer hunting season, and as hunters are gearing up, supplies are flying off the shelves. FOX21 spoke with the owner of the local sporting goods store, Fisherman’s Corner,…

Dominic James Tallies 1st Goal & 1st Assist in Lightning Win Over Golden Knights

James and the Lightning went on to defeat the Golden Knights 6-3.

November 7, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- A former Bulldog had a night to remember in the NHL on Thursday. Playing in his 8th game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dominic James tallied his first career goal and first career assist. His first memorable moment came in the 2nd period when he followed his teammate’s shot and burried home the rebound to tie the…

MMIR office asking hunters to keep an eye out for clues

November 7, 2025

Matt McConico,

Hunting Season Generic ST. PAUL, Min. & DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and report anything unusual they might encounter in the woods. They say discoveries could help uncover new clues in missing persons cases. Law enforcement urges the public to…

Minnesota National Guard support the state’s efforts to combat the Camp House Wildfire near Brimson, Minnesota, May 13, 2025

Man cited for starting Camp House Fire pleas guilty

November 7, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – Court records show Parker John Wilson has been convicted of “Forestry-Failure to Extinguish a Fire”. He paid $190 in a fine and fees for the conviction. He was originally cited on September 9th for starting the fire. The fire broke out on May 11, 2025 near Brimson. The $190 was made up of a $100 fine, a…

State Football: Grand Rapids Advances to Semis, MLWR, Cromwell-Wright, & Cook County Eliminated

The road to the Prep Bowl officially kicked off on Thursday evening for four local football teams.

November 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BRAINERD, Minn.- The road to the Prep Bowl officially kicked off on Thursday evening for four local football teams, who made the final eight in their respective classes. In Class AAAA, Grand Rapids handled Benilde-St. Margaret’s 54 to 7 to move on to the semifinals. The Thunderhawks will next face Kasson-Mantorville on November 14th at 11:30 AM at U.S. Bank…

Luke Fickell Will Remain Wisconsin’s Coach ‘Beyond This Season,’ AD Chris McIntosh Says

One more defeat would guarantee Wisconsin its second straight losing season.

November 6, 2025

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh says Luke Fickell will remain as coach “beyond this season” as the Badgers face the realistic possibility of their worst finish in decades. “Luke Fickell is Wisconsin’s Head Football Coach, and he will continue to be beyond this season,” McIntosh said Thursday in a statement released by the school. “We all…

State Volleyball: Esko & North Woods Tripped Up in Quarterfinals

Both the Esko and North Woods volleyball teams ended over decade-long waits on Thursday.

November 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Both the Esko and North Woods volleyball teams ended over decade-long waits at the state tournament on Thursday. Esko made their first state tournament appearance since 2011. They took on Chatfield in the AA quarterfinals. Esko ended up taking the 2nd set 25-22, but that would be the only set they’d win as they fell to the…

UMD’s Gajan Joins Plante on U.S. Collegiate Selects Roster

The duo's first game is set for December 26th against Team Canada.

November 6, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Another current Bulldog will suit up for the U.S. Collegiate Selects team over Christmas break. Goaltender Adam Gajan joined Max Plante on the roster on Thursday. So far this season, the Slovakia native has a 8-2 record with a 1.85 goals against average. The duo’s first game is set for December 26th against Team Canada. Categories: College, Sports,…

Northern Star: Barnum Football

Barnum is making it's first state tournament appearance since 2012.

November 5, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

BARNUM, Minn.- The 2025 football season will be one to remember for the Barnum Bombers. After earning the top seed in the section 7A playoffs, the Bombers squared off against Mountain Iron-Buhl in the title game with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The Bombers rose up to the occasion defeating M-I-B 34 to 8 to earn…

UWS Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Crown to Move On to 11th Straight UMAC Title Game

UW-Superior is vying for their 9th straight UMAC title.

November 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team is one step closer to securing another UMAC tournament title. On Wednesday, the Yellowjackets took down Crown 4 to 0 in the semifinals. Seth Davidson had two goals to lead UWS offensively. This marks the 11th straight year the Yellowjackets will play for the title. They’re going for their 9th consecutive title. UW-Superior…

State Volleyball: Grand Rapids’ Title Hopes Dashed By Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Paisley Sweeney led the Thunderhawks with 9 kills in the contest.

November 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Grand Rapids volleyball team made their 4th state tournament appearance in the last five seasons on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Thunderhawks ran into a tough Benilde-St. Margaret’s squad, who topped Grand Rapids in straight sets. Paisley Sweeney led the Thunderhawks with 9 kills in the contest. Grand Rapids heads into consolation play and will next be…

UWS Women’s Soccer Blanks Bethany Lutheran to Advance to UMAC Title Game

UW-Superior will next face Northwestern on Saturday for a trip to the national tournament.

November 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

MANKATO, Minn.- For the 6th straight season, the UW-Superior women’s soccer team will play in the UMAC title game. On Wednesday, the Yellowjackets blanked Bethany Lutheran 3-0 in the semifinals to secure their spot. Quinn Clark stopped all four shots she saw in net to lead UWS defensively. UW-Superior will next face Northwestern on Saturday for a trip to the…

UMD Men’s Hockey to Host St. Cloud State in Special Teams Showdown

UMD has won five of their last six meetings against SCSU.

November 5, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is one of the best power play teams in the nation as they rank 8th with a 28.9 success rate. But this weekend, they’ll host a team with an even better success rate. That would be the St. Cloud State Huskies, who are 2nd in the nation with a 39.5 success rate. On…

Ty Hanson Claims NCHC Defenseman of the Week Honors for 2nd Time this Season

The former Hermantown Hawk led the conference with seven blocked shots in UMD's series against North Dakota.

November 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defenseman Ty Hanson has once again been named the NCHC Defenseman of the Week. The former Hermantown Hawk led the conference with seven blocked shots in UMD’s series against North Dakota. Hanson also netted the game-winning goal in Friday’s 4-3 overtime victory. This is the 2nd time this season he’s earned Defenseman of the Week honors. He’s…

Patrick Sessions Named UMAC Defensive Player of the Week

Sessions shutout helped UWS claim the UMAC regular season title.

November 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS goalkeeper Patrick Sessions is the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week after he posted a shutout against Bethany Lutheran on Friday night. The win also secured the top seed for the Yellowjackets, who will host Crown College in the UMAC semifinals on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 5 PM. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Football Continuing Playoff Push with Bout Against Bemidji State

UMD has lost their last three meetings against the Beavers and their last win came in 2019.

November 4, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team continues to make a strong case for a spot in the NCAA tournament. After defeating Jamestown 45 to 29 this past Saturday, the Bulldogs earned their highest NCAA D2 Super Region III Ranking since 2018 by placing 6th. If they want to keep their strong postseason stance, they’ll have to handle business the rest…

Gascon & Kraemer Named to Canadian Women’s National Team Rivalry Series Roster

Goaltender Eve Gascon and Forward Caitlin Kraemer will suit up for Team Canada and take on Team USA.

November 3, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Two UMD women’s hockey players were named to the Canadian Women’s National Team’s Rivalry Series Roster on Monday. Goaltender Eve Gascon and Forward Caitlin Kraemer will suit up for Team Canada and take on Team USA on Thursday, November 6th, in the Rivalry Series. Thursday’s game will mark Kraemer’s national Team debut. For Gascon, she last suited up…

Five Local Football Teams Learn First Round State Opponents

The State Quarterfinal rounds kickoff on Thursday and Friday.

November 3, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last week, five local football teams punched their ticket to the state tournament. Over the weekend, they learned who their first-round state opponent will be. In the Class AAAA Tournament, Grand Rapids earned the top seed in the north region. The Thunderhawks will face Benilde-St. Margaret in the quarterfinal round. Over in the Class AA tournament, Moose Lake/…

UMD Men’s Hockey Ranked 7th in Recent USCHO Poll

UMD currently sits at 8-2 on the season.

November 3, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team jumped in the recent USCHO poll on Monday, after their road trip to North Dakota. The Bulldogs move to 7th in the rankings, breaking the top 10 for the first time since the 2022 season. UMD currently sits at 8-2 on the season after settling for the series split against 8th ranked North…

UMD Goalie Sophia Villanueva Named WCHA Rookie of the Week

The El Paso native made her starting debut over the weekend, earning back-to-back wins.

November 3, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD Goalie Sophia Villanueva earned WCHA Rookie of the Week on Monday. The El Paso native made her starting debut over the weekend, earning back-to-back wins. Villanueva is the second goalie in program history to win back-to-back debut starts. This is her first-ever WCHA weekly award. UMD will continue their road trip this weekend, taking on St. Thomas….

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has torn ACL and will miss remainder of the season

November 3, 2025

Matt McConico,

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) runs against Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay’s Tucker Kraft seemingly was on his way to putting together one of the most prolific seasons by any tight end in Packers history….

CSS Football Snaps Four-Game Skid with Home Win Over Hamline

The Saints improve to 3-5 on the year.

November 2, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team hosted Hamline on Saturday afternoon. The Saints snapped a four-game losing skid, defeating the Pipers 49-18. Leading the way for the Saints was senior quarterback Donald West, who had 306 passing yards and five touchdowns. CSS will hit the road next weekend to take on St. John’s University. Kickoff is at noon. Categories:…

Rico Dowdle’s Big Day and Ryan Fitzgerald’s Big Kick Give Panthers 16-13 Win Over Packers

Packers star tight end Tucker Kraft was carted off the field with a knee injury in the third quarter.

November 2, 2025

The Associated Press,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Rico Dowdle made one big mistake on an otherwise splendid afternoon. Dowdle and Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald made sure it didn’t prove costly. Dowdle rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and his big run in the final minute set up Fitzgerald’s last-second 49-yard field goal as Carolina beat Green Bay 16-13 on Sunday…

J.J. McCarthy Throws for 2 TDs and Runs for a Score in his Return as Vikings Beat Lions 27-24

“J.J. made one of the best throws of the day when we absolutely needed it,” coach Kevin O’Connell said.

November 2, 2025

The Associated Press,

DETROIT (AP) — J.J. McCarthy was hailed by teammates in a jubilant locker room after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a much-needed, 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. “It was awesome,” McCarthy said, choking up. “When you’re hurt, being on IR last year, and being out for five weeks, it absolutely kills me not being out there with those guys because I love every single one…

Section Volleyball: Esko Defeats Rush City in Five Sets to Claim First Section Title Since 2011

The scores were (18-25, 25-8, 25-15, 20-25, 16-14)

November 1, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth consecutive year, the Esko volleyball team faced off against Rush City in the Section 7AA title game. In a close section title game, Esko defeated the Tigers 3-2 to earn their first section championship since 2011. The scores were (18-25, 25-8, 25-15, 20-25, 16-14) Esko will learn who its state opponent is later this week….

Section Football: Grand Rapids Blanks Hermantown to Win First 7AAAA Title Since 2021

Grand Rapids previously defeated Hermantown 34-20 in the regular season.

October 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids football team dethroned the defending 7AAAA section champions on Friday night. Battling Hermantown for the 2nd time this season, the Thunderhawks left no doubt as they came away with the 41 to 0 victory. Grand Rapids clinches their first state tournament berth since the 2021 season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Section Football: Barnum Handles MIB to Capture 7A Title & Advance to State

For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament.

October 31, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- For the first time since the 2012 season, the Barnum football team is in the state tournament. On Friday, the Bombers defeated Mountain Iron-Buhl 34 to 8 in the Section 7A title game to secure their spot. “It feels amazing. What was it my freshman, sophomore year I was playing with my brother and we made it to…

Northwestern Football Routs St. Croix Falls to Advance to Sectional Semifinals

The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th.

October 31, 2025

Neil Vierzba, Kevin Johnson,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern Tigers football team remains perfect during their 2025 campaign. On Friday, Northwestern handled St. Croix Falls 47 to 20 in Level II action to advance to the sectional semifinals. The Tigers will next face Grantsburg on November 7th. Kick-off is at 7 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports