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Lake Effect Running Club Members Lace-up for Grandma’s Marathon

The main goal of Lake Effect is to help runners train for marathons together as a team.

DULUTH, Minn.- It takes many months of training to prepare for Grandma’s Half or Full Marathon. Being a part of a team can help push runners to achieve their very best. Right here in the Twin Ports, a running club brings that team aspect to athletes. Lake Effect is a running club composed of collegiate athletes who want to compete…

Former UMD Forward Elizabeth Giguere Signs with PWHL Ottawa Charge

The last time Giguere suited up for the Bulldogs was in the 2021-22 season.

OTTAWA, CA.- A former Bulldog has found a new home in the PWHL. Elizabeth Giguere signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Charge. Giguere played the last two seasons out on the East Coast for the New York Sirens. The last time she suited up for the Bulldogs was in the 2021-22 season. Giguere recorded 22 goals, and 40 assists…

Unbeaten NOSC Blast Hand Superior City FC Women First Home Loss

Superior City FC falls to 5-2 on the season and will next face the Minnesota TwinStars on Sunday at 6 PM.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s squad had the change chance to pick up some ground in the standings on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the Beacons ran into a tough NOSC Blast squad that was able to get the best of them, 3 to 0. Superior City FC falls to 5-2 on the season and will next face the Minnesota…

Barno, Ondoro, Frisbie, & Popehn Headline Returners for 2025 Grandma’s Marathon

The half marathon kicks things off on Saturday at 5:50 AM.

DULUTH, Minn.- All eyes are on the elite runners at the Grandma’s Marathon. And once again this year, there’s no shortage of big names that are looking to take the top prize. We begin in the men’s full marathon as a couple of former champions will once again run. Six-time champion Elisha Barno is vying for the three-peat this year…

St. Scholastica Men’s Basketball Adds McKenzie & Long to Coaching Staff

The team also retained Christian Butler earlier in the off-season.

DULUTH, Minn.- New CSS men’s basketball coach Jared Drake has added two to his coaching staff. Larry McKenzie and Matt Long have both joined the team as assistants. McKenzie won four state titles in the prep ranks, coaching for both Minneapolis Patrick Henry and Minneapolis North. Long on the other hand, most recently served as the head coach at Kishwaukee…

Lake Superior Zoo bear will become first to have a metal crown

DULUTH, Minn. – A Lake Superior Zoo Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear will become a ground breaker. Tundra, an Alaskan Coastal brown bear, will become the first bear in the world to have a metal crown placement. Dr. Grace Brown, board certified veterinary dentist, recently repaired a tooth for Tundra. Dr. Brown will be installing a talladium crown made by Scott…

Ravens Sign Jaire Alexander Following the Cornerback’s Release by the Packers

The Packers released Alexander on June 9, ending a seven-year run.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Jaire Alexander has signed with the Baltimore Ravens less than two weeks after the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was released by the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens posted video Wednesday of star quarterback Lamar Jackson enthusiastically greeting Alexander after he signed with the two-time defending AFC North champions. The Packers released Alexander on June 9, ending a…

Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney Staying Put with Minnesota Frost

Rooney's contract runs through the 2027-2028 season, making her the only Frost player signed through that year.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney is staying in the state of Minnesota. On Tuesday, the Olympic gold medalist re-signed with the Minnesota Frost on a three-year contract extension. Since her PWHL debut in the 2023 season, Rooney has posted 13 wins, four shutouts, a 2.08 goals against average, and lastly a .910 saves percentage. Her contract runs…

Back-to-Back Cats: Panthers Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions By Beating the Oilers in 6 Games

The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century. Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player in league history to get that many…

Cottrell Continues Tradition of Being a Pacer at Grandma’s Marathon

Saturday's race will be Cottrell's 11th Grandma's Marathon.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s safe to say that Jeff Cottrell’s life revolves around running. He’s been on the cross country and track and field coaching staff at CSS for the past seven years. Before that, he ran collegiately at the University of Minnesota. Now when he laces them up, it’s all about keeping the pace for others. For the 2nd straight…

Duluth Marshall Pitcher Owen Marsolek Decommits From Western Kentucky

This past season, Marsolek led the state with 139 strikeouts.

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s already been a busy week for Duluth Marshall senior pitcher Owen Marsolek. On Sunday, he was named Mr. Baseball, earning the highest honor in prep baseball for Minnesota. Fast forward to Tuesday and Marsolek is looking for a new college home. He announced on his personal Twitter page that he is decommiting from Western Kentucky due to…

UMD Defensive Coordinator Trey Dill to Tackle First Grandma’s Half Marathon

Race time for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is at 6 a.m. on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD defensive coordinator Trey Dill is typically preparing the Bulldogs to tackle their opponents each fall. But on this upcoming Saturday, Dill himself will tackle 13.1 miles, as he is set to run his first Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. The origins of Dill running his first half marathon goes back to UMD’s Week of Giving. The UMD coaching…

Ondoro & Malban Make Up 2025 Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame Class

The official induction ceremony takes place on Friday during the Grandma's Marathon Awards Brunch.

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in 2014, Dominic Ondoro broke Dick Beardsley’s record for the fastest time in the men’s event at the Grandma’s Marathon. 11 years later, he’s going to take his rightful place in the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame. Ondoro and longtime board member Dave Malban make up this year’s class. Malban was one of the original board…

Sidney Morin to Return to Minnesota Frost After Spending Two Seasons in Boston

Morin was originally drafted by PWHL Minnesota in 2023.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Defender Sidney Morin has signed a new deal with the team that originally drafted her in 2023, the Minnesota Frost. Back then, Morin was one of the final cuts in training camp. She then found a home in Boston with the Fleet, where she had 12 points over the course of two seasons. Back in the 2016-2017…

Report: Former Bulldog Michela Cava Close to Joining PWHL Vancouver

Cava is a two-time Walter Cup winner, who last suited up for UMD in 2016.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- It appears another member of the Minnesota Frost will be calling Vancouver home next year. According to Ian Kennedy of The Hockey News, Former Bulldog forward Michela Cava is close to a deal with PWHL Vancouver on Day 1 of the Free Agency period. Cava is coming off her best season yet with the Frost. In 30…

Former Mirage Forward Hailey Jussila to Continue Career at Sacred Heart

It's a fresh start for Jussila, who last appeared in a game for the Mirage in 2024.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Former Mirage forward Hailey Jussila has found her next college home. After spending last year with the Quinnipiac Bobcats, Jussila is now a member of the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Pioneers play out of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance. It’s a fresh start for Jussila, who last appeared in a game for the Mirage in 2024. She…

Washburn Girls Soccer Draws Second Seed in WIAA State Tournament

On Monday, it was revealed that the 16-1-1 Castle Guards earned the two seed and will face Ozaukee/ Random Lake in the State Semifinal round on Thursday.

WASHBURN, Wis.-The Washburn girls soccer team made history on Saturday night. The Castle Guards punched their ticket to the programs first state tournament after defeating Assumption 1-0 in the Division 4 Sectional Championship game. On Monday, it was revealed that the 16-1-1 Castle Guards earned the two seed and will face Ozaukee/ Random Lake in the State Semifinal round on…

Duluth Marshall Pitcher Owen Marsolek Named 2025 Mr. Baseball

The senior pitcher lead the Hilltoppers to a 22-3 record.

DULUTH, Minn.- A local standout has earned the highest honor in prep baseball in the state of Minnesota. Duluth Marshall’s pitcher Owen Marsolek was named 2025 Mr. Baseball on Sunday afternoon. The senior pitcher lead the Hilltoppers to a 22-3 record. Marsolek and the Hilltoppers punched their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2022 after defeating…

Duluth Harbor Monsters Suffer First Loss of the Season Against the Wiseguys

The Harbor Monsters is back in action on Saturday, June 21st against the Eau Claire Axemen.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters look to remain undefeated as they welcomed in the Hot Springs Wiseguys on Saturday night. In their first meeting with the Wiseguys, it didn’t go the way of the Harbor Monsters as they suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Wiseguys 43 to 31. The Harbor Monsters will hit the road…

Huskies Score Four Unanswered Runs to Clam Series Sweep Against Honkers

The Huskies next game is on Monday, June 16th, against the Minot Hot Tots. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their home series against the Rochester Honkers on Sunday afternoon. The Honkers held a 3-0 lead through the first six innings. However, the Huskies scored four unanswered runs to take down the Honkers 4 to 3. The Huskies next game is on Monday, June 16th, against the Minot Hot Tots. First pitch is…

Superior City FC Women’s Defends Home Turf Against Vlora FC

Superior City FC is back in action on Wednesday, June 18th against NOSC Blast. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team was back at home on Saturday night, welcoming in Vlora FC. The Beacons defend their home turf defeating Vlora FC 4-1. Superior City FC is back in action on Wednesday, June 18th against NOSC Blast. Game time is at 7 p.m. Categories: College, Sports

Superior City FC II Punches Ticket to the State Championships with 1-1 Tie with New Richmond

Superior City FC II will be back in action at home on Sunday, June 29th, against Union Des Bateaux FC. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior City FC II team welcomed in the New Richmond Cyclones on Saturday. It was a defensive battle between Superior City FC II and New Richmond as they settled for a 1-1 tie. With the tie, Superior City FC II punched their ticket to the State Championships, on June 21st. Superior City FC II will be back…

Waterloo Bucks Snap Duluth Huskies’ Six-Game Win Streak

The Huskies are back at Wade Stadium on Saturday, June 14 as they open up their series with the Rochester Honkers. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies wrapped up their home series with the Waterloo Bucks with their eyes on the series sweep. Unfortunately, the Bucks snap the Huskies’ six-game win streak with an 8 to 5 win. The Huskies are back at Wade Stadium on Saturday, June 14, as they open up their series with the Rochester Honkers. First pitch is…

Homere & Ham to Square Off in Juneteenth Charity Basketball Game

All proceeds from this event, will go towards helping kids afford AAU youth basketball.

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, June 19th, marks the national celebration of the federal holiday, Juneteenth. Right here in Duluth two local leaders are putting together a charity basketball game to commemorate the occasion with a notable Duluth Denfeld Alum playing in the game. Duluth Denfeld boys basketball head coach Phill Homere and Liza Williamson are constructing the first Juneteenth charity basketball…

UW-Superior Picks Eveline Parsons as New Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Parsons spent the last three seasons at UW-Stevens Point.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s basketball team has circled in on their next head coach. UW-Stevens Point assistant coach Eveline Parsons becomes the 9th head in program history. Just this past season, she contributed to the Pointers returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Parsons has also coached at the D2 level with Tusculum. She replaces…

Cloquet Tabs Joe Seymour as Next Boys Hoops Coach

Seymour replaces Steve Battaglia, who stepped down after 20 years at the helm.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Hayward native Joe Seymour has been selected to lead the Cloquet boys basketball team. Seymour spent the last two seasons as an assistant on the Proctor coaching staff. He’ll replace Steve Battaglia, who stepped down after 20 years at the helm. The Lumberjacks went 18 and 9 this past year. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Four Local Hockey Products Selected in NAHL Draft

Hermantown goaltender Dane Callaway was the first to go as he was picked by the Bismarck Bobcats in the 5th round.

DULUTH, Minn.- Four local hockey standouts heard their name called at the NAHL Draft earlier this week. Hermantown goaltender Dane Callaway was the first to go as he was picked by the Bismarck Bobcats in the 5th round at number 155 overall. Just a round later, the Austin Bruins selected Grand Rapids defenseman Luka Rohloff at pick number 201. Finally…

Lincoln Park Farmers Market Starts

DULUTH, Minn. — The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is back for the summer! Thursday was opening day for the Lincoln Park Farmers Market at Harrison Park. The market featured local vendors selling food, crafts, health products, and other goods. This farmers market works with those participating in the SNAP benefits and the Power of Produce program to increase access to…

Duluth Huskies Top Waterloo to Extend Winning Streak to Six

The Huskies wrap up their home series with the Bucks on Friday, June 13th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies looked to defend their five-game winning streak as the Huskies welcomed in the 13-3 Waterloo Bucks on Thursday. The Huskies do in fact extend their win streak to six with a 7 to 4 win over the Bucks. The Huskies wrap up their home series with the Bucks on Friday, June 13th. First pitch is…

Five Local Athletes Earn Top Three Finishes at Minnesota State Track & Field

In Section A, Two Harbors Trinity Giddings took home a first-place finish in the 400-meter dash.

ALBERTVILLE, Minn.- The final day of the Minnesota State Track and Field meet took place on Thursday. Five local standouts finished in the top three in their respective events. In Section A, Two Harbors Trinity Giddings took home a first-place finish in the 400-meter dash, with a time of 56.50 seconds. Right behind her was Violet Udovich from Ely. Who…

State Golf: Cloquet Boys Finish 5th, Rock Ridge Girls Take 8th

Both the Cloquet boys and Rock Ridge girls golf teams hit the links for the Minnesota State Golf tournament on Wednesday.

JORDAN, Minn.- Both the Cloquet boys and Rock Ridge girls golf teams hit the links for the Minnesota State Golf tournament on Wednesday. The Lumberjack boys posted a total score of 620, which earned them a 5th place finish in Class AA. As for individuals, Hermantown’s Boston Carlson and Duluth Marshall’s Bennett Scissons tied for 16th after both posted a…

State Baseball: Grand Rapids Falls in AAA Consolation Title Game

Grand Rapids finishes the season with a 18-9 overall record.

CHASKA, Minn.- After falling in the AAA quarterfinals to Delano on Wednesday, the Grand Rapids baseball team had the chance to end their season on a high note. The Thunderhawks first battled Stewartville in the consolation semifinals. It was all Grand Rapids in that one as they took the 10-0 victory. Grand Rapids then met up with Totino-Grace in the…

State Baseball: Glencoe-Silver Lake Holds Off Duluth Marshall in Rainy Affair

Duluth Marshall will share 3rd place with Perham after the game was canceled due to rain.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team played in the semifinals for the first time since 2019 on Thursday. In a close battle with Glencoe-Silver Lake, Duluth Marshall was able to tie the game in the 4th thanks to a Brody Carlson RBI. The contest then went into extras, where in the 8th the Panthers put one across with…

State Baseball: Fast Start By New Ulm Cathedral Dooms South Ridge in A Semifinals

The Panthers will share 3rd place with Parkers Prairie after the future contest was canceled due to rain.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team made their first state semifinal appearance since 2018 on Thursday. Facing New Ulm Cathedral, the Greyhounds jumped out to a 7-0 lead after three innings of play. Then in the top of the 6th, Sam Pretasky put a one on the board for the Panthers as he reached first on an error….

Duluth FC Wins First-Ever Twin Ports Cup in Matchup Against Superior City FC

Joao Magalhaes tallied two goals to lead Duluth FC offensively.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior City FC and Duluth FC men’s soccer teams met for the first-ever time on Wednesday night. The BlueGreens scored just over two minutes in to the contest as Alexis Santamaria headed in the first goal. Later in the half, Joao Magalhaes tallied two goals to give Duluth FC a three-goal lead into the break. BlueGreens went…

State Baseball: Grand Rapids Blanked By Delano in First Round

Grand Rapids will play Stewartville in the consolation semifinals on Thursday.

JORDAN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team made their 5th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, it was a short stay in the winners bracket as the Thunderhawks fell to Delano 10-0 in the AAA quarterfinals. Grand Rapids will play Stewartville in the consolation semifinals on Thursday. First pitch is at 11:30 AM. Categories: High School, Sports

‘Boys and Girls Club of the Northland’ Kicks Off Summer Events

GARY NEW DULUTH, Minn.– The sun is shining, and school is done for the year. With that, there are many opportunities opening up to get kids outside. The Boys and Girls Club of the Northland is kicking off their summer festivities. Children who are 6-18 can participate, and the program is described as “fun with a purpose” Kids involved can…

State Baseball: Big Third Inning Propels Duluth Marshall Past Concordia Academy in AA Quarterfinals

Duluth Marshall advances to the semifinals and will play Glencoe-Silver Lake on Thursday at 11:30 AM.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team began state tournament play with a statement on Wednesday. After trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the 3rd, the Hilltoppers put up an eight spot to take the lead and take the lead for good, 11 to 4. Alden Marsolek went two for three with two runs batted in. Duluth Marshall advances…

State Baseball: Alexander Plays Hero for Semifinal Bound South Ridge

Tied at 1 in the bottom of the 8th, Zyere Alexander found the right-center field gap to plate the game-winning run.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team faced a nail-biter in the quarterfinal round of state on Wednesday. Tied at 1 in the bottom of the 8th, Zyere Alexander found the right-center field gap to plate the game-winning run. Benjamin Pretasky had the other RBI for the Panthers in the 3rd inning. South Ridge will next face New Ulm…

Officials celebrate completion of Perch Lake habitat restoration project

  DULUTH, Minn. –   The completion of the Perch Lake Habitat Restoration Project is celebrated, marking a major milestone in improving fish and wildlife habitat. Members of the community joined state and local leaders in celebrating the Perch Lake habitat restoration project along Highway 23 near Gary-New Duluth. The project consisted of dredging and associated site restoration, the installation of…

South Ridge Baseball Set to Make 6th State Tournament Appearance in Last Eight Seasons

The Panthers are vying for their first state quarterfinal victory since the 2018 season.

CULVER, Minn.- Last year, the South Ridge baseball team was just one win away from making their 4th straight state tournament. Fast forward to this season, and the team left no doubt as they ran the table in the Section 7A tournament. The Panthers will enter the tourney as the 3rd seed and will battle the 6th seed Hayfield out…

Huskies Put Up Three in Bottom of 9th to Walk-Off & Complete Sweep of Hot Tots

Duluth improves to 7-9 on the season and will next head to Eau Claire on Wednesday to face the Express.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies needed a little late game magic on Tuesday night to extend their win streak to four. Trailing 4-2 in the bottom of the 9th, the Huskies put up three runs to take the 5 to 4 walk-off win. Ethan Surowiec was walked with the bases loaded to help Duluth clinch the victory. Duluth improves to…

Northwood/Solon Springs Baseball Falls Short in D4 Sectional Title Game

Northwood/Solon Springs finishes with an overall record of 12-4.

ATHENS, Wis.- The Northwood/Solon Springs baseball team was on the verge of their 2nd straight state tournament berth on Tuesday. The Eagles started out the day on the right foot, defeating Washburn 8-6 in the D4 Sectional Semifinals. They then shifted their focus to Edgar in the title game. Sadly, that’s where their season ended as they fell 14 to…

Gitchi Gummi 15U Premier Boys Soccer Team Heading to Regionals

The team features players from East, Denfeld, Marshall, Superior, Grand Rapids, and Proctor.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Gitchi Gummi 15U Premier boys soccer team is on their way to regionals in St. Louis later this week. Just recently, the squad won the Minnesota state title in the USYS President’s Cup Series. Now, they’ll have to fend off teams from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kansas for a chance to play in the Nationals in Florida in…

Vikings Agree to 3-Year Contract with Tight End Josh Oliver

Oliver had career highs last season with 258 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with tight end Josh Oliver on Tuesday, enhancing their commitment to a key part of their running game. Oliver had career highs last season with 258 receiving yards and three touchdowns while expanding his involvement in the passing attack along with his role as a run…

Duluth Marshall Baseball Gearing Up for First State Tournament Since 2022

The Hilltoppers open up the state quarterfinal round on Wednesday, June 11th. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The three-year wait is almost over for the Duluth Marshall baseball team. Wednesday will mark their first state tournament game since the 2022 season. Marshall earned the top seed in the class AA tournament and will face the 8th seed Concordia Academy in the first round. In their 2025 campaign the Hilltoppers posted a 21-2 record. In the…

Furcht’s Big Night Helps Huskies Secure 3rd Straight Victory

The Huskies and Hot Tots will once again square off on Tuesday at 6:35 pm.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating the Minot Hot Tots 11 to 3. Duluth (6-9) was led by Esko native Noah Furcht, who went three for four with four runs batted in. The Huskies and Hot Tots will once again square off on Tuesday at 6:35 pm. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports

Marsolek & Haugen Named Finalists for Mr. Baseball Award

The winner of the award will be announced on June 15th.

DULUTH, Minn.- Two local players have found themselves up for the top honor for prep baseball in Minnesota. Duluth Marshall’s Owen Marsolek joins Esko’s Sam Haugen as two of the eight finalists for the award. Once his state tournament run is done, Marsolek is heading to Western Kentucky. As for Haugen, he’ll be joining his brother Cale at Minnesota State-Mankato….

Vancouver Selects Former Bulldogs Defender Ashton Bell in PWHL Expansion Draft

Bell spent the last two seasons in Ottawa.

DULUTH, Minn.- The PWHL’s two newest teams continued to add to their roster on Monday night. Both Vancouver and Seattle made seven selections in the expansion draft. First pick of the night belonged to Vancouver and they went with former Bulldog defender Ashton Bell. Bell spent the last two seasons in Ottawa, tallying 13 points plus two more in the postseason…