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Montoya Breaks Course Record in Grandma’s Half, Reichow Takes Top Honors for Men

Maggie Montoya would set the new course record with a time of 1:09:26.

  DULUTH, Minn.- Kara Goucher’s course record in the Grandma’s Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is no more. On Saturday, Maggie Montoya would set the new course record with a time of 1:09:26 to take 1st for females in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. “No I had no idea what the record was, I found out when I was crossing the…

Newcomers Eye Big Debut in 2023 Grandma’s Marathon

The full Grandma's Marathon begins at 7:35 AM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grandma’s Marathon brings in plenty of new faces for elite runners. A couple of debuts are scheduled for tomorrow. In the men’s division, Kevin Lynch will run Grandma’s for the first time. He’s previously picked up big wins at the Salt Lake City Marathon and the Big Bear Marathon. Meanwhile in the women’s division, Jessica Watychowicz will…

The Push for Life: Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Run in Grandma’s for Those Who Can’t

Sean McQuaid and Riley Pathman are looking to break the Guiness World Record for fastest marathon pushing a wheelchair.

DULUTH, Minn.- Early Saturday morning, thousands of racers will begin the 26.2 mile trek from Two Harbors to Canal Park, each with one goal in mind. Two of those racers will embark on the journey together, in hopes of shattering a Guinness World Record by running for those who can’t. “Rick and Dick’s motto was always, ‘Yes you can’, and…

Shea Wins William A. Irvin 5K for 2nd Time, Cerbin-Bohach Takes Women’s Title

Shea last won the Irvin 5K back in 2021.

DULUTH, Minn.- The William A. Irvin 5K officially kicked off Grandma’s Marathon on Friday night. In the men’s race, we now have a two-time champion. Mason Shea crossed the finish line with a time of 15 minutes and 40 seconds. He last won the 5K back in 2021. Then in the women’s race we have a new winner, Flannery Cerbin-Bohach,…

Ondoro & Lindwurm Look to Defend Grandma’s Marathon Crowns

The full Grandma's Marathon begins Saturday at 7:35 AM.

DULUTH, Minn.- All of the elite Grandma’s Marathon runners made their way to Duluth on Friday. That includes two two-time champions who have hopes of making it three come Saturday. On the men’s side, Dominic Ondoro looks to repeat after finishing with a time of 2 hours and 9 minutes last year to take 1st. That time nearly broke his…

Spaghetti and Other Motivations Fuel Grandma’s Runners

Memories, health and family are among the reasons people run.

Something that always goes well before twenty-six miles of running, is twenty-six miles of spaghetti noodles. Visitors could start slurping their noodles and sauce at the DECC beginning at eleven Friday morning. There are many traditions associated with Grandma’s, and the pasta feed is just one of them.  Meaghan Burns and her husband from Lino Lakes will be running. This…

Esko Baseball Shuts Out Perham for First-Ever State Championship Title

In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- In their first state tournament appearance since 2000, the Esko baseball team is leaving the tourney with the top prize. “We were a little nervous at the beginning, which is to be expected, but they weathered the storm and our offense carried us today and we got three unbelievable pitching performances in the tournament. I think we…

Fox Along the North Shore: Cascade River State Park

LUTSEN, Minn. — Now that summer weather is here and the kids are out of school, the North Shore is starting to see more visitors.  We recently stopped at Cascade River State Park and met a few people from across the country. “It’s amazing.  Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful. I haven’t seen anything like it,” said park visitor Benjamin Boucherle. The reputation…

Reyelts, Nelson, & DeMars Selected in NAHL Draft

Proctor's A.J. Reyelts, Hermantown's Drew Nelson, and Grand Rapids' Hayden DeMars are taking their talents to the NAHL.

DULUTH, Minn.- The NAHL draft took place on Wednesday and three local area hockey players heard their name called in the 15 round affair. The first to hear their name called was Proctor goalie A.J. Reyelts. He was selected at pick number 125 in the 4th round by the Kenai River Brown Bears. Reyelts manned the pipes in 15 games…

Ashland Girls Soccer Sees Season End in D3 WIAA State Semifinals

Ashland finishes the season with an overall record of 19-3-2.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.- The Ashland girls soccer team would battle with Edgewood on Thursday in the D3 WIAA State Semifinals, ultimately falling to the Crusaders 5 to 1. Cassidy Lustig had the lone goal for the Oredockers in the contest. Ashland finishes the season with an overall record of 19-3-2. Categories: High School, Sports

Philadelphia Flyers Extend Qualifying Offer to Former Bulldog Noah Cates

Cates would skate in 82 games for Philly last season. He would total 38 points in those contests.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- A former Bulldog appears to be sticking around in the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Flyers extended a qualifying offer to Noah Cates on Wednesday. Cates would skate in 82 games for Philly last season. He would total 38 points in those contests. The qualifying offer is worth nearly 875 thousand dollars on a two-way contract. Cates…

State Baseball: Esko Earns Spot in AA Championship Game, Grand Rapids Places 4th, South Ridge Wins Consolation

Esko will next play Perham in the title game on Friday at 1 PM at CHS Field in St. Paul.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Esko baseball team is on their way to St. Paul after defeating Cannon Falls 7-2 in the AA semifinals on Wednesday. In the bottom of the 4th, Esko would take the 3-2 lead via a throwing error by the Bombers shortstop. Moments later, Isaak Sertich stepped to the plate and crushed a grand slam to give…

Huskies Settle for Split with Honkers as Four-Game Winning Streak Ends

Duluth (8-6) will next be in action on Thursday at Eau Claire. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies four-game winning steak came to a close on Tuesday, as the team fell to the Rochester Honkers 8 to 4. Rochester would score at least once from the 2nd through the 8th inning. Duluth (8-6) will next be in action on Thursday at Eau Claire. First pitch is at 6:35 PM.   Categories: Northwoods League,…

State Baseball: Esko Advances to Semifinals, South Ridge Upset By B-B-E

Esko will next play Cannon Falls in the semifinals at 1:30 on Wednesday.

ST. CLOUD, Minn.- The Esko baseball team made their first state appearance since 2000 on Tuesday, shutting out St. Agnes 1-0 in the AA quarterfinals. Esko was led by Cale Haugen, who pitched a seven inning complete-game shutout and had 12 strikeouts on the day. Esko will next play Cannon Falls in the semifinals at 1:30 on Wednesday. In other…

Former Bulldog Sydney Brodt Re-Signs with Minnesota Whitecaps

Brodt is the 5th UMD player on the Whitecaps roster.

RICHFIELD, Minn.- Former UMD forward Sydney Brodt is staying in the state of hockey. Brodt re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two-year deal. In her first season with the Whitecaps, she tallied five goals and nine points in 21 games of action. She was also one of six Whitecaps players to be selected to the PHF All-Star Game. Brodt…

State Baseball: Grand Rapids Blanks St. Thomas Academy to Advance to AAA Semifinals

Next up for Grand Rapids, they'll play Mahtomedi in the semifinals at noon on Wednesday.

JORDAN, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team lived up to the underdog role on Tuesday, upsetting #2 St. Thomas Academy 5-0 in the AAA semifinals. Kyle Henke led the Thunderhawks offensively with two runs batted in. Next up for Grand Rapids, they’ll play Mahtomedi in the semifinals at noon on Wednesday. The game will be played at the Mini Met…

South Ridge Baseball Clinches No. 1 Seed in State Tournament for First Time in Program History

South Ridge is set to square off with unseeded Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa tomorrow at Joe Faber Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- In last week’s Section 7A Championship game the South Ridge Panthers were one win away from another trip to the State Tournament. Tied with Cherry in extra innings, senior Carter Anderson got the game winning knock that punch the ticket for the Panthers for the fifth straight season. South Ridge heads into this week’s State Tournament as the…

Esko Community Sends Off Eskomo Baseball to First State Tournament Since 2000

Monday afternoon, the community gathered at the Esko Sports Complex to give the team well wishes before they departed for St. Cloud.

ESKO, Minn.- It’s been a long wait for the Esko baseball team since they last made it to the state tournament. 23 years to be exact. But that wait comes to an end Tuesday when they open up tournament play. Monday afternoon, the community gathered at the Esko Sports Complex to give the team well wishes before they departed for…

Huskies Walk-Off Against 1st Place Honkers in Series Opener

The Huskies (8-6) will once again host the Honkers on Tuesday at 6:35 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened up a new series with the 1st place Rochester Honkers on Monday. Trailing 8-5 in the bottom of the 8th, Duluth would tie the game up heading into the 9th. Then in the bottom of the 9th, Max Coupe sent the Huskies fans home happy with a walk-off single. The Huskies (8-6) will once…

Ondoro & Lindwurm Headline Returners for 2023 Grandma’s Marathon

Both Ondoro & Lindwurm are looking for their 3rd overall Grandma's Marathon win.

DULUTH, Minn.- We are just five days away before a stacked lineup toes the starting line for the 2023 Grandma’s Marathon. On the men’s side, defending champion and event record holder Dominic Ondoro returns. He’s aiming to be the 2nd man to win three or more Grandma’s Marathons. The only other runner to do that is Elisha Barno, who also…

Grand Rapids Baseball Off to Third Straight State Tournament Appearance after Electric Section Championship Win

Grand Rapids draws two seeded St. Thomas Academy in the first round. That game is set for 10 am on Tuesday at Mini Met Ballpark.

GRAND RAPIDS, Min.- On Wednesday the Grand Rapids baseball team suited up and took the field at a shot for a Section 7AAA title, but it wouldn’t be easy. The Thunderhawks would have to knock off the top seeded Hermantown Hawks in not one game, but two. Rapids picked up the 8-6 win in Game One to force a Game…

Huskies Earn Division Sweep Over Loggers

Huskies starter, Alex Potter, would give up one run on three hits with 2 strikeouts. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies earned the series sweep over Great Plains East opponent the La Crosse Loggers on Sunday afternoon with an 8-2 final at home. In his second start of the season, Alex Potter gets the win. Potter would give up one run on three hits with 2 strikeouts. Next up, Duluth welcomes in the division leading Rochester…

Long Ball Lifts Huskies to Division Victory

Brandon Compton and Lucas Kelly pick up first homeruns of the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies grabbed Game One from the La Crosse Loggers, Saturday afternoon with a 9-5 win. After giving up a three run second inning, Duluth responds in the bottom of the third with a 4 -run inning, highlighted by a 2-run homerun by Brandon Compton. Then in the fifth, Lucas Kelly gets a solo homerun. The win…

Superior Softball Closes Historic Season as State Runner-Up

The Spartans finish their season 27-1, State Runner-Up, the second ranked team in the state and the first team in program history to compete for a State Title. 

MADISON, Wis.- The Superior softball team fell 4-0 in the Division I State Championship Saturday evening to Kaukauna. The Galloping Ghosts got on the board with a sac fly in the bottom of the first. Then in the bottom of the third a double into the gap plated another for Kaukauna. In the bottom of the fifth, an RBI single…

Would You Rather with Duluth FC

The lads from Duluth FC answer tough 'Would You Rather' questions.

  DULUTH, Minn.- This week Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with the NPSL’s hottest team in the nation, Duluth FC for a game of ‘Would You Rather.’ Categories: Sports

Meet the Huskies: Joe Vos

In an all new segment we start off with Duluth native and 2021 graduate of Duluth East, Joe Vos. 

DULUTH, Minn.- In an all new segment, we’ll introduce you to one Duluth Huskies player every week. To start things off, we caught up with Duluth native and 2021 graduate of Duluth East, Joe Vos. Vos enters his second year with the Huskies. The sophomore out of the University of St. Thomas is batting .242 on the season with 4…

Top Plays of the Week: 6/9

This weeks' top play belongs to the South Ridge and Grand Rapids baseball teams.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to the South Ridge and Grand Rapids baseball teams. Both squads would win their section titles in walk-off fashion. Coming in at number two was Hermantown baseball’s Brayden Lundeen.   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Superior Softball Clinches Spot in WIAA D1 State Championship Game

Superior will next play either Kaukauna/Oak Creek in the championship game on Saturday at 6:30 PM.

MADISON, Wis.- The magical season for the Superior softball team continues as on Friday they defeated Sun Prairie East 6-3 in the semfinals. With the win, the Spartans are now 27-0 on the season. Superior will next play either Kaukauna or Oak Creek in the championship game on Saturday at 6:30 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Wilderness Name Colten St. Clair as New Head Coach

St. Clair comes from the Sioux City Musketeers, where he spent the last two seasons as associate head coach.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Just a week after their former head coach Brett Skinner informed them that he was leaving for the Fargo Force job, the Minnesota Wilderness have found their new leader on the bench. The Wilderness named Colten St. Clair as their new head coach on Thursday. He’s the sixth head coach in franchise history. St. Clair comes from the…

Barno, Dock, & Korte Make Up 2023 Grandma’s Hall of Fame Class

The ceremony takes place on June 16th.

DULUTH, Minn.-  The Grandma’s Marathon is next weekend and as a part of the weekend festivities they’ll be honoring their Hall of Fame class. This year three individuals will be inducted. One of those is also running this year’s race, that would be Elisha Barno who had four straight Grandma’s Marathon victories from 2015 to 2018. Joining Barno is longtime…

Connolly & Ouellette Headline 2023 UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class

This will be the first induction ceremony since February of 2019.

DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week, the UMD athletic department announced their 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class. This year they will induct 10 members for their 22nd class. Among those being honored include former hockey All-americans Jack Connolly and Caroline Ouellette, as well as track and field and cross country All-American Morgan Kowalik, and football All- American Russ Rabe among…

Esko Baseball is Section 7AA Champions for the First Time in over Two Decades

The win marks the Eskomos first Section 7AA Title in 23 years. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko baseball team punched their ticket to the State Tournament with 16-6 victory in five innings over Mora, Thursday evening. The win marks the Eskomos first Section 7AA Title in 23 years. “We’ve been really close you know. I think about all the other assistant coaches I’ve had and all the great players and all the great…

7A Baseball: South Ridge Tops Cherry Twice for 5th Straight Section Crown

This is the 5th consecutive season that the Panthers have went to the state tournament.

VIRGINIA, Minn.- The South Ridge baseball team is once again heading to state after defeating Cherry twice on Thursday. In game one, the Panthers would go on to take the contest 12 to 6. Then the following game, it once again went South Ridge’s way as they topped Cherry 8 to 7 in eight innings. This is the 5th consecutive…

State Softball: Moose Lake/Willow River Falls In Semifinals, Proctor to Play for Consolation Title

The Rebels will play for 3rd on Friday. Meanwhile, Proctor will play for 5th.

MANKATO, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team is one step closer to competing for a state title. On Thursday, the Rebels would defeat New Ulm Cathedral 7 to 2 in the Class A quarterfinals. Moose Lake/Willow River would next play Badger/Greenbush-Middle River and that’s where their title hopes would end as they fall 2 to 1. The Rebels will…

Superior Softball Holds Off Menomonee Falls 6-5 to Advance to State Semifinals

Superior will next play Sun Prairie East in the semifinals Friday at 7 pm.

MADISON, Wis.- The unbeaten Superior Spartans faced Menomonee Falls to open up D1 tournament play on Thursday. Emma Raye would club a solo homer in the 4th and Gabbi Saari would pitch in two runs batted in, as the Spartans hold off the Phoenix 6 to 5. Superior will next play Sun Prairie East in the semifinals Friday at 7…

Duluth FC Settles for 1-1 Tie with MN United FC U19

Next up for Duluth FC, they'll host La Crosse Aris FC on June 10th at 7 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC would battle with Minnesota United FC U19 on Wednesday, ultimately settling for the 1-1 tie with the Loons. Tyler Limmer would have the lone goal for the Bluegreens. Next up for Duluth FC, they’ll host La Crosse Aris FC on June 10th at 7 PM. Categories: Sports

7AAA Baseball: Grand Rapids Battles Back Against Hermantown for Three-Peat

Grand Rapids has now tied the record for most state appearances with 21.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- The Grand Rapids baseball team would need to win two against Hermantown on Wednesday in the Section 7AAA championship. And that they would do as the Thunderhawks repeated as Section 7AAA champions for the third straight year. Kyle Henke would club a grand slam walk-off home run in game two to give the Thunderhawks the 7 to…

After Making State Title Games in 2022, Both Proctor & MLWR Hope for Different Results in 2023

St. Agnes and Proctor will start at 11:30. Following that game, New Ulm Cathedral and Moose Lake/Willow River will play at 1:30.

PROCTOR, Minn.- It was nearly a year ago, the Proctor Rails softball team found themselves in the Class AA state title game. Fast forward to now, and the team is ramping up again for a shot at the title. Proctor, who drew the number three seed will open up state tournament play Thursday morning against unseeded St. Agnes. Both teams…

7AA Baseball: Esko Handles Rock Ridge 7-1 for Spot in Section Title Game

Esko will next play Mora in the section title game on Thursday. First pitch is set for 5 PM at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Esko baseball team inched closer to their first state tournament berth since 2000 on Tuesday, defeating Rock Ridge 7-1 in the 7AA semifinals. Cale Haugen would club his 10th home run of the season in the contest, setting a new program record. Esko will next play Mora in the section title game on Thursday. First pitch is…

UMD’s Linser & Rogge Sign with Metropolitan Riveters

Linser and Rogge join Emma Soderberg and Maggie Flaherty as Bulldogs that have signed pro deals this off-season.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ.- Within the last month, the UMD women’s hockey team has seen two players go on to the pros. They can now add two more to that list. Forwards Naomi Rogge and Anneke Linser each signed one-year deals with the Metropolitan Riveters of the PHF. Rogge graduated as the program’s all-time games played record holder. She was also…

Superior Softball Prepares for 2nd Straight Trip to State

First pitch between the Phoenix and Spartans is set for 8 AM Thursday in Madison.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team continued their memorable season last Thursday when they took down SPASH 1 to nothing in the D1 sectional final. Now it’s onto state as the Spartans are getting ready for their 2nd consecutive state tournament appearance. Last year, Superior saw their season come to a close in the semifinals. But this year, with a…

Holquist’s 8th Inning Bomb Seals Win for Duluth Huskies

A back and forth game throughout until Michael Holquist crushes a 2-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to take the lead.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies snapped an 0-3 record against the Bismarck Larks Monday afternoon with a 7-6 victory at Wade Stadium. A back and forth game throughout until Michael Holquist crushes a 2-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to take the lead. That homerun marked Holquist’s second in back to back days. Next up, Duluth heads…

UMD Summer Camp Season is Upon Us

Summer camp season is here and UMD athletics have a full slate of camps scheduled this summer. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Summer camp season is here and UMD athletics have a full slate of camps scheduled this summer. Football: UMD football has six sessions scheduled for the summer, click here for more information or to register. Basketball: The men’s and women’s basketball team will host a camp from Romano, nearly every week this summer. For men’s camp information and…

Superior City FC Men’s Shutout at Home, Women Settles for Draw

Up next, the men's team hits the road for a match up with Minneapolis City FC on June 11. The women's team is set to take on Granite City FC on June 10. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior City FC dropped their second game of the season on Sunday with 2-0 shutout loss to St. Paul. Meanwhile, the women’s team settled for the 1-1 draw with St. Croix. McGiffert scored the lone goal for Superior. Up next, the men’s team hits the road for a match up with Minneapolis City FC on June 11. The…

Larks Take Game One from Huskies

Next up, Duluth wraps up their series with the Larks on Monday from Wade Stadium. First pitch is set for 12:05 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies fell 10-6 to the Bismarck Larks, Sunday afternoon to open the series. Michael Holquist and Joe Vos would lead the way with 2 RBIs each, including a solo homerun from Holquist for his first of the season. Next up, Duluth wraps up their series with the Larks on Monday from Wade Stadium. First pitch is…

Wolfpack’s Mason Smith Commits to St. Thomas Lacrosse

Smith has started 13 games this season with the Wolfpack with 25 goals, averaging 2.62 per game.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Friday, the Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team announced senior Mason Smith is moving on to the next chapter of his lacrosse career, committing to the University of St. Thomas. Smith has started 13 games this season with the Wolfpack with 25 goals, averaging 2.62 per game. The Tommies play DII in the Men’s College Lacrosse Association (MCLA)….