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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)….

Huskies Earn First Series Sweep

The Huskies will next host a series with Bismarck beginning on Sunday, first pitch is set for 3:05 PM at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies picked up their first series sweep on Saturday with a 6-5 walk-off win in extras against the Minot Hot Tots. Ethan Cole called the game when he launched a sac fly to right field, that scored Joshua Duarte in the bottom of the tenth to win it. The Huskies will next host a series with…

Hermantown Baseball Soars to Section Title Game

With the win, the Hawks advance to the Section Championship game, with a chance to punch their ticket to States for the first time since 2013.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team shutout Grand Rapids 6-0, Saturday in the Section 7AAA semifinal. With the win, the Hawks advance to the Section Championship game, with a chance to punch their ticket to States for the first time since 2013. Next up, Hermantown will await their opponent with the title up for grabs. The Championship game will be…

Huskies Pick Up First Win on Opening Night

Next up, Duluth will wrap up their series with the Hot Tots on Saturday from Wade Stadium. First pitch is set for 3:05 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies opened their home schedule on Friday evening with an 8-6 victory over Minot. The Huskies starter Devin Dodson got his first win on the season going 6 innings with 5 ks and 1 run on 4 hits. Next up, Duluth will wrap up their series with the Hot Tots on Saturday from Wade Stadium. First…

Huskies GM Greg Culver Talks Summer at the Ball Park

The Huskies will have plenty planned for fans in attendance this summer with promotion calendars on their socials.

DULUTH, Minn.- Opening Day at Wade Stadium on Friday evening was something to celebrate. The Huskies were also celebrating 20 seasons as a baseball club with lots of fun planned at the ballpark this summer. “The history of Wade Stadium, baseball since 1941 in this ballpark and experiencing that, in itself is a draw,” says Huskies general manager Greg Culver,…

Top Plays of the Week: 6/2

This weeks' top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball.

DULUTH, Minn.- This weeks’ top play belongs to Emma Raye of Superior softball. Her two home runs lifted the Spartans past D.C. Everest in sectional play. #2- Esko baseball’s Isaak Sertich. #3- Duluth Marshall baseball’s Charlie Hayden. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Cloquet Boys & Rock Ridge Girls Golf Heading to State Tournament

The Class AA state tournament begins June 13th at Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.

BIWABIK, Minn.- Two local golf teams are heading to state after securing the Section 7AA titles Thursday at Giants Ridge. The Rock Ridge girls would claim the top honor with a team score of 779. On the boys side, Cloquet took first with a 607. As for individual standouts, Cloquet’s Karson Young would win the boys title with a score…

Esko Senior Cale Haugen Named MN Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

Haugen is the first player from Esko to win the award.

ESKO, Minn.- Gatorade announced on Friday that Esko’s Cale Haugen is the 2022-2023 Gatorade Minnesota Baseball Player of the Year. He’s the first player from Esko to win the award. Before the section tournament, Haugen posted a 5-0 record with a 0.22 ERA through 20 games. He can also hit too, as Haugen had a .571 batting average with six…

Fox Along the North Shore: Minnesota State Parks

NORTH SHORE, Minn — During the spring, there are many waterfalls that pop up along the North Shore that are otherwise non-existent the rest of the year. Now that the spring melt has come to an end, these pop-up falls are disappearing, leaving behind waterfalls found mainly along rivers flowing through state parks. There are seven state parks located along…

Proctor Softball Win in Extra Inning Walk Off Fashion to Claim 7AA Championship

The Rails had the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Junior Emma Shelton was the hero with a two-out, walk-off single lifting her team to victory. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor softball team is headed back to the Class AA State Tournament for the second consecutive year, after knocking off Rock Ridge 4-3 in nine innings. The Rails had the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Junior Emma Shelton was the hero with a two-out, walk-off single lifting her team to victory. Next up, the…

MLWR Softball Crowned Section 7A Champion for Second Straight Season

The Rebels made history last season making it to the State Tournament for the first time in program history, now making their way to Mankato for the second straight season. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team earned the 5-0 shut out win over Silver Bay, Thursday afternoon, claiming the Section 7A Title. The Rebels made history last season making it to the State Tournament for the first time in program history, now making their way to Mankato for the second straight season. MLWR will wait for their opponent…

Prep Baseball: Esko & Hermantown Advance to Respective Section Semifinals

Esko will next meet up with Rock Ridge on Tuesday. As for Hermantown, they'll host Grand Rapids on Saturday.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team continued Section 7AA tournament play on Thursday with another win as they defeated Pine City 14 to 3. The Eskomos would have four home runs, including one from senior Cale Haugen. Esko will next meet up with Rock Ridge on Tuesday in the winner’s bracket semifinals at Wade Stadium. The Wolverines would walk-off against…

Wilderness Wing Kevin Marx Noren to Play College Hockey at Northern Michigan

Noren's coming off a breakout year where he tallied 33 goals and 26 assists.

CLOQUET, Minn.- Wilderness Wing Kevin Marx Noren is making the jump to the college ranks next season. On Thursday, Noren announced his commitment to Northern Michigan. He’s coming off a breakout year where he tallied 33 goals and 26 assists for a total of 59 points on the season. Noren also played a big role in getting the Wilderness to…

Superior Softball Heading to State for 2nd Consecutive Year

Next up for the Spartans, they'll open up state tournament play next Thursday. Opponent and time is TBD.

MARSHFIELD, Wis.- The Superior softball team is heading to state for the 2nd consecutive season. On Thursday, the Spartans would walk-off against Spash 1-0 to win the D1 WIAA Sectional Final. Gaabi Saari played hero in the bottom of the 7th as she had the game-winning hit. Next up for the Spartans, they’ll open up state tournament play next Thursday….

Pritchard’s Lone Goal Lifts Duluth FC Past Med City FC 1-0

Duluth FC improves to 5-0 and will next play at Dakota Fusion FC on June 3rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- All it would take was one goal to decide a winner between Med City FC and Duluth FC on Wednesday. In the 67th minute, Liam Pritchard would give the BlueGreens the lead and the lead for good. Duluth FC improves to 5-0 and will next play at Dakota Fusion FC on June 3rd. Categories: Sports

Brett Skinner Departs Wilderness for Fargo Force Head Coaching Job

Skinner led the Wilderness to a 35-18-3-4 record, which included a berth in the NAHL Robertson Cup Semifinals.

FARGO, ND.- For the 2nd consecutive off-season, the Minnesota Wilderness will be looking for a new head coach. On Wednesday, Brett Skinner accepted the head coaching position for the Fargo Force of the USHL. In his lone season, Skinner led the Wilderness to a 35-18-3-4 record, which included a berth in the NAHL Robertson Cup Semifinals. It was the first…

Former Bulldog Caroline Ouellette to be Inducted Into IIHF Hall of Fame

She is the 2nd Bulldog in program history to be named to the IIHF Hall of Fame.

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog forward Caroline Ouellette has been named to the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Hall of Fame for the class of 2023. Ouellette was a standout at UMD as she was awarded All-American honors twice. She also was the Frozen Four Most Valuable Player in 2003 after helping lead UMD to their 3rd national title. Ouellette was able…

7AA Baseball: Esko & Duluth Marshall Go 2-0 to Open Up Section Tournament Play

Esko will next host Pine City on Thursday. As for Duluth Marshall, they'll travel to play Rock Ridge.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team opened up 7AA tournament play with two wins on Tuesday. In their first game of the day, the Eskomos would top Two Harbors by a final of 12 to 1. Following that game, Esko earned another victory against Mora, 10-0. In other 7AA tournament play, Duluth Marshall also earned two victories. The Hilltoppers defeated…

7AA Softball: Proctor Edges Rock Ridge 5-1 to Secure Spot in Title Game, Rematch Set for Thursday

Proctor and Rock Ridge's rematch is set for 4 PM on Thursday at Braun Park in Cloquet.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Proctor softball team earned the first spot of the Section 7AA title game on Tuesday, defeating Rock Ridge 5 to 1. Following that contest, the Wolverines then had to face Esko in a win or go home elimination game. Rock Ridge would get the best of the Eskomos 16 to 3 to earn the 2nd and final…

Superior Softball Stays Hot Advancing to Sectional Finals

Next up, No. 1 Superior will head to Marshfield to take on No. 2 Stevens Point in the Sectional Final, that game is set for 5 PM on Thursday. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior softball team downed D.C. Everest 3-0 on Tuesday at home, in the Sectional Semifinal. Senior Emma Raye blasted two home-runs, combining for all three of the Spartans runs. While, Senior Haley Zembo got the job done in the circle, tossing the one-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts. Next up, No. 1 Superior will head to Marshfield to…

Superior’s Daynen Lull Commits to Play College Hoops at Morton College

Lull was a Lake Superior Conference Honorable Mention after averaging 11 points per game and seven rebounds per game.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior forward Daynen Lull made his college commitment on Monday. Lull announced he will be suiting up for Morton College, a junior college program in Illinois. Lull was a Lake Superior Conference Honorable Mention after averaging 11 points per game and seven rebounds per game. He also played a huge role in helping the Spartans win a region…

Former UMD Forward Brooke Olson Joins Gophers as Graduate Manager

The five-year forward just capped off her Bulldog career in April, in which she helped lead UMD to their first-ever National Title game.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Four time All-American and UMD forward Brooke Olson is making the next step in her basketball career. Olson recently joined the University of Minnesota coaching staff as a Graduate Manager. The five-year forward just capped off her Bulldog career in April, in which she helped lead UMD to their first-ever National Title game. She’s the first Bulldog in…

UWS Pitcher Ryan Rodriguez Earns All-Region Honors to Cap Off Career

This past season, Rodriguez posted a 6-2 record with an earned run average of 2.59.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- UWS left-handed pitcher Ryan Rodriguez was named to the All-Region 3rd team on Monday by D3baseball.com. This past season, Rodriguez posted a 6-2 record with an earned run average of 2.59. As for his career with the Yellowjackets, he went 23-13 in 59 appearances, including 52 starts. He would also strike out 345 hitters. This is the first…

St. Scholastica Hammer Thrower Lily Beneke Takes Home All-American Honor

Beneke is the second woman in program history to earn All-American status.

ROCHESTER, New York.- St. Scholastica Lily Beneke earned All-America honors for the first time in her career on Saturday. She made that possible in the hammer throw on the final day of the 2023 NCAA D3 Outdoor Track & Field Championships. On Beneke’s final throw of the contest, she recorded a distance of 56.84 meters, which was good enough to…

UMD’s Cailee Peterson Achieves All-American Status at D2 Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The previous Bulldog to achieve that honor was Emi Trost in 2017 and 2015.

PUEBLO, Colorado.- UMD mid-distance runner Cailee Peterson had a weekend to remember. On Saturday, Peterson would place fourth in the finals of the 1500 meter at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She finished with a time of 4:38.82 to earn All-American status and become the third All-American in program history in the 1500m. The previous Bulldog…

Duluth Huskies Set to Begin Summer Season

The Huskies kickstart their season on the road Monday for a series with Bismarck, before returning to Wade for their Home Opener, Friday against the Minot Hot Tots. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies are back and held their first practice today as a team out at Wade Stadium before embarking on a 68 game schedule that begins on the road on Monday. The Huskies are coming off a season where they were crowned first half champions for the first time in program history. Also, making an appearance in…

Duluth FC’s Offense Explodes in 6-0 win over Joy

Next up, Duluth hosts Med City FC on Wednesday at 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC cruised to their fourth win on the season Saturday with a 6-0 victory over Joy. The Bluegreens scored four goals in the first half thanks to Kostya Domaratskyy, followed by a pair of back to back goals by Tom Akinola. Stefan Roeb added one more before half time. Tyler Limmer capped it off with two more…

7AAA Softball: Chisago Lakes Edges Cloquet, North Branch Blanks Hermantown

Chisago Lakes and North Branch will faceoff in the section semifinal round. Hermantown and Grand Rapids square in the elimination bracket for a chance to keep their season alive.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Chisago Lakes softball team advanced to the Section 7AAA semifinals on Saturday afternoon after a 4-3 win over Cloquet in extra innings. After the Wildcats took a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning, the Lumberjacks responded with a two-run double to tie it up. Cloquet would then tie the game in the top of the seventh, with…

Hermantown Edges Duluth East in Extras

Next up, both teams will enter their respective section playoffs. First round is scheduled to begin next Tuesday and Wednesday. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team wrapped up their season on Friday evening with an 11-10 victory in extras over Duluth East. The Greyhounds added three in the top of the seventh to tie the game at 10 a piece. The Hawks would respond in the bottom of the eighth to pull out the win. Next up, both teams will…

Superior Wolfpack FC Earns First Win of Season in First-Ever Home Game

The Wolfpack will next be in action on June 4th at home against Union Eau Claire.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Wolfpack football club had their first-ever home game on Friday against the Poskin Jets FC. In the end, Superior would pick up their first win of the season, 5 to 1. The Wolfpack will next be in action on June 4th at home against Union Eau Claire.   Categories: Sports

Coaches Corner: Mike Sather

For this week's segment we hear from Superior softball head coach Mike Sather.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with the head softball coach at Superior high school, Mike Sather. The Spartans wrap up a 22-0 regular season and are headed into sectionals beginning Tuesday at home against DC Everest. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD’s Cailee Peterson to Compete in 1500M Finals at NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships

Peterson becomes the 3rd Bulldog in program history to compete in the 1500 meter final at the national championship.

PUEBLO, Colorado.- UMD’s Cailee Peterson has competed on the national stage for plenty of events this year. Back in the fall, she and the rest of the UMD women’s cross country team placed 20th in the National Championship. A few months later, she was runner-up in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Now, Peterson will get the chance to…

Top Play of the Week: 5/26

This week's Top Play goes to Carlton-Wrenshall pitcher Abby Mitchell.

CLOQUET, Minn.- This week’s top play of the week goes to Carlton Wrenshall’s Abby Mitchell, who tossed two consecutive no-hitters on Thursday helping her team advance to section semi finals. The junior fanned 35 batters, with no runs scored through 14 innings of work. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Plays of the Week, Sports

Duluth’s “Other” Train Back on Tracks in July

L.S.&M. Railroad Excursion Soon Back to Showcasing Beauty of St. Louis River Surroundings

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad will soon be back on the tracks. It looks a little quiet right now, but things will definitely be picking up as they get ready to reopen in July. During a three-year pause, they’ve been working on everything from improving the tracks to refurbishing authentic rail cars. They have a ninety-minute round-trip that goes…

Lightning Forward Mercury Bischoff Invited to USA Hockey Girls Player Development Camp

Just this past season, Bischoff scored 44 times, which was 5th for the state of Minnesota.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A Grand Rapids-Greenway hockey standout will get the chance to skate for Team USA. Sophomore forward Mercury Bischoff has been invited to take part in the USA Hockey Girls 16 and 17 National Player Development Camp. Just this past season, Bischoff scored 44 times, which was 5th for the state of Minnesota. The camp begins June 24th…

MIB Senior Guard Sage Ganyo Commits to Play College Hoops at Bemidji State

Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship.

MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Mountain Iron-Buhl guard Sage Ganyo won’t have to travel too far for her next team. Earlier this week, Ganyo signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Bemidji State. Ganyo would average 17 points per game and also played a big role in helping lead MIB to their first ever girls basketball state championship. Ganyo and…

Fox Along the North Shore: Tettegouche State Park

SILVER BAY, Minn. — After a long winter with several areas seeing record snowfall, there was plenty of snow to keep the waterfalls roaring this spring.  With the spring melt over, rivers are now relying on other sources to fuel the waterfalls. We recently ventured up to Tettegouche State Park where some of the last remaining snow in the Northland…

Boys Tennis: Rock Ridge Claims 7A Doubles Title, Cloquet Wins 7A Singles Championship

The state tournament begins June 6th on the campus of the University of Minnesota.

DULUTH, Minn.- After winning the team Section 7A title last Thursday, the Rock Ridge boys tennis team sent two more players to state on Thursday. Jake Bradach and Jared Delich would defeat Cooper Anderson and Drew Hendrickson of Hibbing, 6-2 and 6-1 to claim the doubles 7A title. “I never had the opportunty to go to state when I was…

7A Softball Highlights: Raptor’s Abby Mitchell Throws Another No-No, MLWR Storms Past South Ridge

The Raptors we backed by a stellar pitching performance by Abby Mitchell. The junior tossed her second no-hitter of the day with 35 strikeouts through two games. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- Section 7A softball quarterfinals took place Thursday from Braun Park. Carlton-Wrenshall knocked off Cherry 3-0, backed by a stellar pitching performance by Abby Mitchell. The junior tossed her second no-hitter of the day with 35 strikeouts through two games. The Tigers drop down into the losers bracket in the double elimination tournament. Meanwhile, the reigning Section 7A champions…

Prep Softball: Superior Continues Winning Ways By Taking Down River Falls in Regionals

The Spartans will get to stay at home for their next contest as they will host D.C. Everest in sectional play on Tuesday.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The unbeaten season continues for the Superior softball team after they defeated River Falls 11 to 0 in region play on Thursday. Haley Zembo would only allow one hit on the circle for Superior. The Spartans will get to stay at home for their next contest as they will host D.C. Everest in sectional play on Tuesday. First…

Prep Softball: Hermantown Knocks Off Grand Rapids to Advance to 7AAA Quarterfinals

Hermantown will now play North Branch in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Cloquet. First pitch is at noon.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team is one step closer to competing for another Section 7AAA title. On Wednesday, the Hawks would defeat Grand Rapids 9 to 3 in the 1st round of the tournament. Hermantown will now play North Branch in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Cloquet. First pitch is at noon. As for Grand Rapids, they head to…

Prep Baseball: Hermantown Hangs On Against Duluth East for Road Victory

The Hawks (14-4) will once again play Duluth East on Friday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team picked up their 14th win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Duluth East 4 to 3. Hermantown would once have a lead of 4 in the top of the 4th. Then Duluth East would answer with three unanswered runs. The Hawks (14-4) will once again play Duluth East on Friday. Only this time it’s…

C-E-C Senior Jordan Aultman to Play College Soccer at UW-Superior

Aultman would find the back of the net 13 times for the Lumberjacks last season.

CLOQUET, Minn.- A standout for the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team is heading to the next level. Jordan Aultman signed his letter of intent on Tuesday to play for UW-Superior. Aultman would find the back of the net 13 times for the Lumberjacks last season. He would also tally four assists. Aultman also helped C-E-C to a Class AA third place…

UMD Men’s Hockey Names Loheit Captain, Olson & James Alternates

Just this past season, Loheit posted career-highs in points, goals, and assists.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is already preparing for next season. On Wednesday, they announced their captains for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Donning the “C” patch this year will be fifth-year senior Luke Loheit. Just this past season, Loheit posted career-highs in points, goals, and assists. Serving as the alternates alongside the Minnetonka native is 5th year forward…