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Prep Hockey: Duluth Sweeps Iron Range in Boys & Girls Essentia Health All-Star Games

Proctor/Hermantown's Nya Sieger would be named MVP of the girls contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth would take bragging rights over the Iron Range on Tuesday at the Essentia Health All-Star Games. In the first contest, the Duluth girls would handle the Iron Range by a final of 6 to 1. Proctor/Hermantown’s Nya Sieger would be named MVP of that contest. This was the first girls all-star game to happen in the history…

UMD Women’s Hoops Earns #2 Seed at Elite Eight, Will Play #7 Assumption

The Bulldogs were revealed as the number two seed and will face the 7th seed Assumption on Monday March 20th in St. Joseph, Missouri.

DULUTH, Minn.- After trailing by twenty at one point, the UMD women’s basketball team completed one of the greatest comebacks in program history to clinch their first ever spot in the elite eight. Now one day later, they know their opponent. The Bulldogs were revealed as the number two seed and will face the 7th seed Assumption on Monday March…

UMD’s Wyatt Kaiser Signs Three-Year Deal with Chicago Blackhawks

Just this past season, Kaiser tallied 23 points in 35 games of action for the Bulldogs.

CHICAGO, Illinois.- On Tuesday, UMD lost one of their top defenders to the NHL. Wyatt Kaiser has signed a three year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is set to make a little over 900 hundred thousand dollars per season. Kaiser was originally selected by the Blackhawks in the 3rd round of the 2020 draft. Just this past season, he…

Chelsea Meierotto Named as New CSS Volleyball Head Coach

Meierotto replaces Dana Moore, who retired after 26 seasons of coaching the Saints.

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica has a new head coach and it’s someone who’s familiar to the area. Chelsea Meierotto becomes the 6th volleyball coach in program history. She comes from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin where she led the LumberJills for the last four seasons. She was also named UMAC Coach of the Year in the 2020-2021 season. Back in…

Superior Softball Prepares for Upcoming Season

The Spartans hope to get their season rolling in the first week of April. 

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Spring sports are starting to blossom, even if the weather is keeping them indoors. That didn’t stop the Superior softball team from holding their first practice of the season. “It definitely feels good. Coming off of basketball season, I always miss softball, that’s my sport, and then coming back, getting the rust shaken off feels really good,” says…

UMD’s Cailee Peterson Earns Runner-Up in NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships

She becomes the fourth Bulldog to reach All-American Honors for the women's mile and the 31st in UMD Track and Field History. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, UMD senior Cailee Peterson competed in the NCAA DII Indoor Track and Field Championships in Virginia Beach, finishing as runner-up in the women’s mile. Peterson finished just two seconds behind the first place finisher, by a time of 4 minutes and 51 seconds. She becomes the fourth Bulldog to reach All-American Honors for the women’s…

UMD Women’s Basketball’s Pulls off Wild Comeback in NCAA DII Regional Final

With under 20 seconds on the clock junior Ella Gilbertson knocked down the game winning three-pointer, to give the Bulldogs the lead.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team made history Monday night, battling back from a double digit deficit to win it’s first NCAA DII Regional Championship. Down by 18 coming out of halftime, the Bulldogs outscored the Lions 50-31 in the second half. With under 20 seconds on the clock junior Ella Gilbertson knocked down the game winning three-pointer, boosting…

Remembering Bud Grant: Legendary Vikings Coach Passes at 95

Bud Grant led the Vikings to 11 Division Championships in 18 seasons, with a 152-96-5 record during his coaching career.

On Saturday, not just Minnesota, not just Midwestern sports fans but the sports world was shattered by the loss of Superior, Wis. native, Harry Peter Grant Jr., better known as Bud Grant. Grant who grew up in Superior, excelled from a young age as a three-sport athlete. Leading him to the University of Minnesota where he lettered in football, basketball…

Esko Boy’s Basketball Advances to Section 7AA Semifinals

The two seeded Eskomos will take on No. 3 Rock Ridge, Wednesday at 7 PM from Hermantown High School. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Esko cruises by Aitkin 78-33, Saturday afternoon, advancing to the Section 7AA semifinals. The two seeded Eskomos will take on No. 3 Rock Ridge, Wednesday at 7 PM from Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry Boy’s Basketball Blows by North Woods in Section 7A Quarterfinal

The Tigers were led by future Minnesota Golden Gopher Isaac Asuma, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cherry boys basketball team dominated Northwoods, 105-76 Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Section 7A tournament. The Tigers were led by future Minnesota Golden Gopher Isaac Asuma, who posted a triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Cherry will next take on Northland in the Section Semifinals, Wednesday at 7 PM from UMD….

UMD Women’s Basketball Punches Ticket to NCAA Regional Championship

Breaking her own single game scoring record, Brooke Olson tallied 41 points and was 16-20 from the field. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team clashed with Minnesota State Mankato, Saturday night in the NCAA Regional Semifinal from Romano Gym. On February 28, the Bulldogs knocked off the Mavericks in the NSIC Championship game, and a rematch took place Saturday in the NCAA Central Regional, and just like the NSIC Championship, UMD picks up the 86-70 victory. The…

Amateur Weather Observers Help Communities in Measurable Ways

DULUTH, Minn — In 1997, Fort Collins, Colorado saw 14.5 inches of rain in a span of 31 hours leading to flash flooding and several deaths.  A year later, Colorado State University started the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS.  It was created to hopefully prevent another similar tragedy. In the decades since, CoCoRaHS has grown into…

Duluth Figure Skating Club Holds ‘Learn to Skate’ Classes for Adults

Fox 21's Cam Derr gives the Duluth Figure Skating's 'Learn to Skate' for adults class a try.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club holds ice skating classes for adults twice a week through their ‘Learn to Skate’ program. Fox 21’s Cam Derr laces up the skates and gives the class a try. For more information, or to sign up click here.  Categories: Community, Friday Night Frenzy, News – Latest News, Sports

UMD Women’s Basketball Defends Home Court in NCAA DII Regional Quarterfinals

Super-senior Brooke Olson led the way with 32 points in the victory. 

DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in UMD program history, the Bulldogs women’s basketball team plays host in the NCAA DII Regional Tournament, tipping off with a 66-50 win over Southern Nazarene, Friday evening. The Bulldogs started to heat up at the end of the first half, but would pull away with a big third quarter, outscoring the Crimson Storm…

Coaches Corner: Justin Wieck

Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with the head coach of the UMD men’s basketball team, Justin Wieck. Wieck and the Bulldogs are preparing for their first round game against Central Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Boys Basketball: Hermantown to Meet Duluth Denfeld in Section 7AAA Title Game

On Friday, Hermantown defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team is one step closer to advancing to the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. On Friday, they defeated Cloquet 80 to 58 in the Section 7AAA semifinals on their home floor. The Hawks will next play Duluth Denfeld in the title game. The Hunters took down North Branch 63 to 59 in…

Late Goal By Mahtomedi’s Drage Ends Hermantown’s Hopes at Repeating in Class A

The Hawks will play Orono on Saturday in the 3rd place game.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team’s game with Mahtomedi in the Class A semifinals would go down to the wire on Friday. In the end though, the Zephyr’s are heading to the Class A state title game. Charlie Drage would score with under 50 seconds to go to give Mahtomedi the 2 to 1 victory. Dallas Vieau had…

Grand Rapids Girls Basketball goes Back to Back to Back in Section 7AAA Championship

The Thunderhawks were led by junior forward Jessika Lofstrom with 27 points in the victory. 

DULUTH, Minn.- For the third straight season, the Grand Rapids girls basketball team is crowned Section 7AAA champions, after defeating Cloquet 59-43, Thursday night. “Everything. How we have six seniors, we’ve worked our whole season and our whole lives for this and to go back to back to back is amazing and I’m so proud of our team. We’re just…

Pro Boxers Weigh In Before Friday Night Event In Duluth

FOX 21's Dan Hanger will be your ring announcer

DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for Friday’s big pro boxing event at The Garden in Duluth’s Canal Park. Headliner Danny “Lionheart” Huffman was one of the fighters getting weighed in Thursday. “I feel great, weighed in, weights on point. Came in right at the 154-weight limit. Opponent came a little heavy, that was expected. So, I’m not worried about…

Boys Basketball: Superior Holds Off Appleton North in OT to Advance to D1 Sectional Final

Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln.

SCHOFIELD, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team is onto the D1 Sectional Final after defeating Appleton North 45-42 in overtime in the sectional semifinals on Thursday. Superior will next play Neenah on Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. If the Spartans were to win, they would advance to their first state tournament since 1974. Gametime is to be determined. Categories: High…

Stewart’s Two Goals Lifts UMD Past Clarkson 2-0 for Spot in NCAA Quarterfinals

UMD will next play Minnesota in the quarterfinal round. Puck drop is at 2 PM.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team opened NCAA tournament play with a win as they defeated Clarkson 2-0 in the 1st round on Thursday. The Bulldogs were powered by Taylor Stewart, who would score one goal in the first period and another in the 3rd period. UMD will next play Minnesota in the quarterfinal round. The game will take…

UMD Men’s Hockey Heads Back to St. Cloud for NCHC Quarterfinals

UMD has had St. Cloud's number this season, winning three out of four games and outscoring the Huskies 18 to 13.

DULUTH, Minn.- After just playing St. Cloud State last weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will once again hop on a bus and drive down I-35 to the Granite City. But this time, it will be in the postseason. UMD just saw their longest win streak against the Huskies, which was five games, come to an end on Saturday. But…

Greyhounds’ Center Rocco Paulson Commits to UW-Superior

The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and is almost 60 percent from the field.

DULUTH, Minn.- Just a day after Duluth East took down Centennial in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals, their big man has found his next home and he won’t have to travel far. Greyhounds’ senior Rocco Paulson announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The 6 foot 8 center is averaging nearly ten points a game, seven rebounds a game, and…

Superior City FC Names Sharon Lahti as New Women’s Head Coach

Lahti is also currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior City FC women’s team has found their first head coach. Sharon Lahti will lead the team for the 2023 season. Lahti is currently the varsity girls soccer coach at Esko High School. She also had a coaching stint with the College of Saint Scholastica and played a key part in establishing the Duluth Women’s Soccer League….

Boys Basketball: Duluth East Advances to Section 7AAAA Semifinals with Win Over Centennial

Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton High School. Tip-off is at 5 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- In their final home game of the year, the Duluth East boys basketball team took down Centennial 78 to 61 in the Section 7AAAA quarterfinals. The Greyhounds were led by Patrick Smith, who had 21 points in the win. Just behind him was teammate Michael Kastelic with 20. Duluth East will next play Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday at Princeton…

Girls Basketball: Duluth Marshall & Proctor Eliminated in Section 7AA Semifinals

Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton will meet in the title game on Friday in Cloquet.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Duluth Marshall and Proctor girls basketball teams would see their seasons come to a close on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers would fall to top seeded Pequot Lakes 64 to 49 in the first semifinal game of the night. Regan Juenemann had 20 points in the contest for Duluth Marshall. Following that game, Crosby-Ironton would sneak by Proctor…

Boys Hockey: Hermantown Shuts Out Luverne in Class A Quarterfinals

The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop is at 11 AM.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team inched closer to repeating as Class A state champions on Wednesday, shutting out Luverne 6-0 in the Class A quarterfinals. Aaron Evjen, River Freeman, Evan Gunderson, Wyatt Carlson, Dallas Vieau, and George Peterson would all score in the contest. The Hawks will next play Mahtomedi in the semifinals on Friday. Puck drop…

After Early Exit in Previous Years, UMD Women’s Basketball Wants More at NCAA Tourney

In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd round once in their last four appearances.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team is preparing to host their first ever NCAA regional at Romano Gym this weekend. Besides being the host, the Bulldogs have a game to play against Southern Nazarene, the winners of the Great American Conference. In recent years, UMD has struggled to get out of the first round. Only advancing to the 2nd…

Boys Basketball: Esko Rolls Past Greenway in 1st Round of Section 7AA Tournament

The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin.

ESKO, Minn.- The Esko boys basketball team left no doubt on Tuesday as they defeated Greenway 104 to 25 in the 1st round of the Section 7AA tournament. The Eskomos move onto the quarterfinals where they will play Aitkin. The game is set for 4 PM on Saturday at Hermantown High School. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Men’s Hoops Eyes 1st Ever NCAA Tournament Win Against Central Oklahoma

UMD will look for their first ever win in NCAA tournament play.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team is set to meet with a team they have yet to play this season. That being the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. The Bulldogs have been playing well as of late. They would close out the regular season on a four-game winning streak before making a run in the NSIC tournament, including a key upset…

UMD Women’s Hockey Sticking to Routine & Staying in the Moment Before NCAA Tournament

Clarkson and UMD will drop the puck at 6 PM on Thursday at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis.

DULUTH, Minn.- Not much will change for the UMD women’s hockey team this week. They’ll be taking the same bus route, playing in the same arena, and even staying in the same hotel as they did last week in Minneapolis. But the opponent and the stakes are definitely different. UMD will clash with Clarkson for the first time this season…

Hermantown Boys Hockey Set to Make 4th Straight Appearance at State

Hermantown will face Luverne for the 3rd time in program history at the state tournament.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 seasons,  the Hermantown boys hockey team is getting set for the class A state tournament. The Hawks will make the trek to the X on Wednesday as they will take on Luverne in the Class A quarterfinals. This isn’t the first time Hermantown has seen Luverne…

UMD Women’s Basketball Hosting NCAA Central Regional for 1st Time

This is the 5th straight year UMD has been in the NCAA tournament.

DULUTH, Minn.- After finishing the regular season at 24-3 and then winning the NSIC tournament, the UMD women’s basketball earned the number one seed in the NCAA central region on selection sunday. It will be the first time UMD has ever played host to a regional between both the women’s and men’s programs. The Bulldogs will match up with the…

UMD Men’s Hoops to Hit Road for 1st Round of NCAA Tournament

The Bulldogs earned the 6th seed and will face off against the 3rd seed Central Oklahoma.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s basketball team will have to hit the road for the 1st round of the NCAA tourney as they will head to Maryville, Missouri. The Bulldogs earned the 6th seed and will face off against the 3rd seed Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos, who are out of the MIAA conference, have had a similar path like UMD,…

Proctor/Hermantown United’s Zak McPhee Battles Into State Championship Round

Zak finished 45-2 on the season, Class AA State Runner-Up and the highest finisher in program history.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Junior Zak McPhee has had a spectacular season on the mat and what better way to round out the season than getting to wrestle on the biggest stage high school wrestling has to offer. Representing Proctor/Hermantown United at this past weekend’s State Tournament, McPhee battled his way into the championship round. McPhee has been ranked amongst the top…

UMD Women’s Hockey Heads to Third Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance

The Bulldogs will face off with Clarkson University, Thursday at 6 PM from Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn..

DULUTH, Minn.- For the third consecutive season the UMD women’s hockey team will make an appearance in the NCAA Regional Tournament. Earning one of six at large bids, in the 11 team playing field, the Bulldogs will clash with No.9 Clarkson University in the opening round of the Minneapolis Regional. The Bulldogs and Golden Knights have never met in the…

Duluth Marshall and Proctor Advance to Section 7AA Semifinals

Duluth Marshall will face top seeded Pequot Lakes, Wednesday at 5:30 PM. While, Proctor is set to play Crosby-Ironton at 7 PM. Both games will be held at Romano Gym on the campus of UMD.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Section 7AA Quarterfinals got underway on Saturday from Hermantown high school. Duluth Marshall took on Esko in the quarterfinal round. A back and forth game throughout, but the Hilltoppers would pull away in the final minutes, knocking off the Eskomos, 62-52. Marshall was led by 7th grader Chloe Johnson with 33 points in the win. The Hilltoppers…

St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey Falls Short in MIAC Championship

The Saints finish their season with a 17-7-3 overall record and a 13-1-2 MIAC record, earning conference regular season champions

DULUTH, Minn.- The Saints fell 4-1 to Augsburg, Saturday night in their first ever MIAC Championship game. The Auggies tacked on two in the first and second periods, while the Saints were held to just one goal in the opening frame. St. Scholastica caps off a historic season, becoming the first MIAC regular season champions in school history, finishing the…

Coaches Corner: Maura Crowell

For this week's segment we hear from UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell.

DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we sat down with UMD women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell. We talk WCHA Final-Faceoff semifinals, the long list of broken records this season and the culture of Bulldog Hockey.   Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Playoff Hockey Hair: A Minnesota Phenomena

Hermantown and Duluth East put their best flow forward for the postseason.

DULUTH, Minn.- Come prep boys hockey playoffs, teams not only want to be playing their best but looking their best too. Fox 21’s Cam Derr caught up with Section 7A/7AA finalists Hermantown and Duluth East to explore the Minnesota phenomena that is Playoff Hockey Hair. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Top Play of the Week: 3/3

This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team.

DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Aaron Evjen of the Hermantown boys hockey team. Evjen and the Hawks are preparing for their fourth straight tournament appearance. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Basketball: Cloquet Girls Earn Spot in 7AAA Title Game, Superior Boys Onto Regional Final

Cloquet will next face Grand Rapids on March 9th. As for Superior, they'll host Oshkosh West on Saturday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls basketball team secured a spot in the Section 7AAA title game on Friday, defeating Hermantown 71 to 46 in the semifinals. The Lumberjacks will next face Grand Rapids, who knocked off Hibbing 66-26 on Friday. That game will take place on March 9th at 7 PM at Duluth Denfeld High School. Across the bridge, the…

#1 Ohio State Holds On Against #7 UMD to Advance to WCHA Final Faceoff Title Game

The Bulldogs will now wait to hear their name called in the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team would fight until the very end against Ohio State in the Semifinals of the WCHA Final Faceoff. Ultimately, it wouldn’t be enough as the Buckeyes held on against the Bulldogs, 2 to 1. Under three minutes to go, Nina Jobst-Smith would score UMD’s lone goal in the contest. The Bulldogs will now wait…

Boys Hockey: Duluth East Sees Season End in Section 7AA Title Game

Duluth East finishes the season with a 20-7-1 overall record.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team saw their season come to a close on Thursday as they fell to Andover 7 to 2 in the Section 7AA title game. Grant Winkler and Henry Murray would have the goals for the Greyhounds. Duluth East finishes the season with a 20-7-1 overall record. Categories: High School, Sports

Cherry’s Isaac Asuma Commits to Play Basketball at University of Minnesota

Just last season, Asuma helped lead Cherry to the state tournament and a 4th place finish.

CHERRY, Minn.- Following the Rock Ridge vs. Cherry boys basketball game on Thursday, Tigers junior guard Isaac Asuma announced his college commitment. Asuma will suit up for the Minnesota Golden Gophers beginning in the winter of 2024. He also had interest from Butler, Iowa, and Iowa State. Just last season, Asuma helped lead Cherry to the state tournament and a…

Superior Girls Hockey Skates By Hudson 3-2 to Earn Spot in State Title Game

Superior (20-5) will next play Bay Area on Saturday. Puck drop is at 12:10 PM.

MIDDLETON, Wis.- The Superior girls hockey team will compete for the state title on Saturday, after defeating Hudson 3 to 2 in the semifinals on Thursday. Autumn Cooper would score a short-handed goal with 12 seconds to left to give the Spartans the eventual victory. Superior (20-5) will next play Bay Area on Saturday. Puck drop is at 12:10 PM….

Dave Kontny Retiring as Superior Girls Basketball Head Coach

Kontny finished with an overall record of 325 wins and 175 losses.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After 16 years of coaching at Superior high school, Spartan girls basketball coach Dave Kontny is retiring. Kontny coached 500 total games for both the Superior girls and boys over the years. He finished with an overall record of 325 wins and 175 losses. Kontny helped lead the Spartans boys to their lone sectional title back in 2011….

UMD Men’s Hockey to Close Out Regular Season in St. Cloud

Game one is set for Friday at 7:30 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will hit the road for the final time in the regular season this weekend when they head to St. Cloud to play the Huskies. But it won’t be the last time this year they’ll be on the road. UMD enters Friday’s matchup 5th in the NCHC standings. And depending what happens this weekend,…

UMD Goalie Emma Soderberg Earns Multiple WCHA End of the Year Awards

On Wednesday, Soderberg won the WCHA Goaltender of the Year for the 2nd time in her career.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD graduate goaltender Emma Soderberg continues to add more hardware to her trophy case. On Wednesday, she won the WCHA Goaltender of the Year for the 2nd time in her career. A no-brainer choice as Soderberg leads the NCAA with 11 shutouts. She’s also getting it done in the classroom as on Thursday, she picked up the WCHA…

Northern Star: St. Scholastica Men’s Hockey

The Saints will face off with Augsburg for the MIAC title, at Mars Lakeview Arena, Saturday at 7 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- From day one of practice on, teams work tirelessly to raise that trophy at the end of the season. For the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team, the chance to do just that is one game away. After years of falling short in the conference tournament, the Saints enter this weekend with an opportunity to make their mark on…