DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team returned to the win column on Monday, defeating White Bear Lake 13 to 12. The victory snaps a two-game losing skid for Duluth. They’ll next be in action on Thursday when they host Hermantown/Proctor. Gametime is set for 7 PM. Categories: High School, Sports
MAPLE, Wis.- Northwestern senior guard Jase Nelson is making the jump to the college ranks. On Monday, he announced his commitment to Minnesota Morris. Just this past season, Nelson averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game. His play helped him land on the 1st team All Heart O’North for the 2nd straight season. He also set the single game…
EAGAN, Minn.- He said he was simply just excited to get the opportunity to compete at Vikings Rookie Camp. Now, former UMD tight end Zach Ojile is officially a member of the team. Ojile signed a contract with the Vikings on Monday evening. It was confirmed by the UMD Football Twitter page. Sporting number 31 this past weekend, Ojile would…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior softball team had their backs against the wall on Saturday at the UMAC tournament. What ensued after their 1st loss at the tournament was three straight wins and a UMAC title. The Yellowjackets learned where they will be heading and who they will play in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Monday afternoon. It’ll…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD goaltender Emma Soderberg is starting to get recognized on the national stage. On Monday, she was named as one of the seven finalists for the IIHF Player of the Year award. Soderberg is coming off a successful campaign in the World Championship. In Sweden’s quarterfinal matchup against Canada, she would stop 51 of the 54 shots she…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness extended their season on Saturday night, locking up the Midwest Division with a 5 to 3 win over the Wisconsin Windigo. Now it’s on to Blaine as the Wilderness are one of four teams left competing in the Robertson Cup Playoffs. The Wilderness will match up with the Oklahoma Warriors. Oklahoma clinched the South Division…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness picked up a crucial game three win on Friday, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo 5 to 1. Isak Posch would stop 29 out of the 30 shots he saw to lead Minnesota defensively. Game four is Saturday in Cloquet. Puck drop is set for 7:15 pm. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we chat with general manager of the Duluth Huskies, Greg Culver. The Huskies open the season May 29th in Bismarck. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team named their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be 5th year senior Mannon McMahon. McMahon set a career mark last year, posting 10 goals and 19 assists. Joining her as the alternate captains will be seniors Nina Jobst-Smith and Clara Van Wieren. It was also a year to remember…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Proctor’s Tanner Ross. Ross made a nice leaping catch in the Rails contest versus Duluth Marshall on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team was unable to hold off elimination on Friday at the NCAA Tournament, as they fell 4 to 3 to Rogers State. The Bulldogs were led by Elle Potts, who went two for three with one run batted in. UMD faced a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 7th and they were unable to…
EAGAN, Minn.- UMD wide receiver Armani Carmickle and Tight End Zach Ojile took part in Day 1 of the Minnesota Vikings rookie camp on Friday. Carmickle would don the number 12 and Ojile would rep number 31 as the duo went through multiple drills. Carmickle is coming off a record breaking year as he became the 6th Bulldog in program…
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma.- Former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk Joey DelGreco grabbed plenty of hardware on Thursday. DelGreco was named NAHL MVP of the Year and NAHL Rookie of the Year. He was third in the league for assists, points, and power-play assists. He also led all rookies in assists and points. DelGreco’s team is getting it done on the ice too….
The Duluth Parks and Recreation Department said some of its trails will be opening on Saturday at noon. Thirteen of the local trails will be opening, but another eight remain closed. The Lake Superior Hiking Trail is also officially opening in some areas. A big concern is over muddy areas that could damage trails if used too soon. The department…
This week for Fox Along the North Shore: Waterfalls and More, Fox21 Meteorologist Ken Slama was at the falls and river at Lester Park with photographer Joe Polecheck. They talked about tips and advice on how to photograph waterfalls. There are dozens of waterfalls to choose from. Starting in Duluth and heading all the way to the northeastern tip of…
BEAVER BAY, Minn. — A new version of camping is starting up along the North Shore in Beaver Bay. It’s a brand-new glamping resort called the North Shore Camping Co. And if you are wondering what glamping means, it’s glamorous camping, which is an easier way for people to get in touch with the outdoors. Instead of packing a tent…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth East standout Cole Christian has found his new team. Christian announced his commitment to the Air Force Academy on Thursday. The forward is coming off a monster season in which he tallied 69 points, 30 of which were goals and 39 were assists. In his four years at East he would accumulate 121 total points. Categories: College,…
JOPLIN, Missouri- The UMD softball team would battle with Missouri Southern until the very end on Thursday, ultimately falling to the Lions 3 to 2 in the NCAA Central Region opener. Kiana Bender would tie the game up at two in the 5th with a solo home run. The score would stay tied at two until the bottom of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team released their schedule on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will open the year at home on October 6th against Long Island University. Then the following weekend, they’ll welcome in Ohio State. Their matchup against the NCAA title runner ups will mark their first WCHA conference series. In the 34 games scheduled, 16 are against programs…
ESKO, Minn.- In baseball everything starts at home. and in the Haugen household two brothers and their father get to share their love of the game, all on the same Diamond. “Kind of have a built-in friend, I guess, as your brother. You come to the field together, go play catch together. If we’re at home we can say, ‘let’s…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet softball team improved to 8-4 on the year on Wednesday, shutting out Hermantown 1-0. A Lilly Witte RBI fielder’s choice in the bottom of the 1st would be the difference maker in the contest. Allie Jones would have eight strikeouts and only allow 3 hits for Cloquet on the mound. The Lumberjacks (8-4) will next be…
DULUTH, Minn.- Almost two weeks ago UMD offensive lineman Brent Laing and Tight End Zach Ojile earned opportunites at the next level in the NFL. Now, their teammate wide receiver Armani Carmickle will be joining them. Carmickle will be participating alongside Ojile this weekend at Vikings rookie camp. The wideout is coming off a season in which he landed on…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team picked up another win on Wednesday, defeating Two Harbors 18 to 1 in five innings. With the victory, the Eskomos are now 11-0 on the year. They’ll next be in action on Friday at Roseau. As for the Agates, they’ll host McGregor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica will be looking for a new men’s and women’s head skiing coach as on Wednesday Maria Stuber stepped down. Stuber took over in 2017 and guided the Saints the past seven seasons. Back in 2021, the Saints had a school record of five skiiers that qualified for the NCAA Championships. A national search for a new…
MINNESOTA — With the Minnesota Fishing Season Opener coming up this weekend, you may be wondering what the fishing outlook will look like. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says walleye, the state fish, are very popular. And with the late spring weather it can be hard to tell how the walleye are behaving. But the DNR says walleye are…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko baseball team remained unbeaten on the year on Tuesday, defeating Hibbing 13 to 2 on their homefield. The Eskomos were led by Finn Furcht on the mound as he tossed seven strikeouts through three innings. Esko (10-0) will next play at Roseau on Friday. Hibbing (2-4) looks to bounce back at Cloquet on Thursday. In other…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack boys lacrosse team would put up a fight against Chisago Lakes, ultimately falling to the unbeaten Wildcats 9 to 6. Duluth (5-3) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Prior Lake. Gametime starts at 11:30 AM. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- A former hermantown standout has flipped his decision to commit to Minnesota State and will now be suiting up for UMD next fall. Aaron Pionk announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. It’s a family affair as his brother Neal played for UMD from 2015 to 2017. Pionk most recently suited up for the Waterloo Black Hawks…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- A big day for local boys volleyball teams as the Minnesota State High School League representative assembly approved boys volleyball as a sanctioned sport. 32 votes were needed for approval and it received 39. The sport had been previously voted down three times, most recently in 2022. Minnesota now becomes the 25th state association to sanction the sport….
ESKO, Minn.- A longtime boys basketball coach for the Eskomos, Mike Devney will be inducted in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Devney spent 19 seasons leading Esko. His best season came in 2014 when the Eskomos captured the Class AA state championship. Devney also had stints with Carlton, where he led the Bulldogs to the state title…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Are you a veteran that loves to explore the outdoors? Now is the time to sign up for the free Boundary Waters Canoe Area summer trip taking place in July. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center host the trip every year. 6 veterans will be chosen to go on the 6-day adventure happening July 10-16. The…
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Vikings legend Joe Kapp died Monday at the age of 85, according to multiple reports. Kapp played with the Vikings for three seasons, taking the franchise to its first Super Bowl — a 23-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs — in 1970. During the 1969 season, Kapp also set an NFL record when he threw seven…
DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend, the UMD softball team nabbed their fifth NSIC tournament championship, the first in over 20 years. That win gave the Bulldogs the automatic bid into the NCAA Central Regional Tournament. The Bulldogs postseason pursuit is just days away and early Monday morning the playoff stage was set. This trip to the Regional Tournament marks…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld picked up a 6-1 home win over Greenway/Nashwauk Keewatin at Wade Stadium, Monday afternoon. The Hunters were backed by a big five-run third inning. Next up, Denfeld hits to road for LSC match-up with Grand Rapids, Wednesday at 4 PM. While, the Raiders are set to host International Falls, Thursday at 4:30 PM. Meanwhile, Superior defeated…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor softball team once again was victorious on Monday, defeating Grand Rapids 5-0. Proctor (11-2) will next host Cherry on Tuesday. First pitch is at 4:30 PM. The Thunderhawks (4-3) look to bounce back on Tuesday at Hibbing. Categories: High School, Sports
ROCHESTER, Minn.- The UMD softball team has been a dominant force throughout the NSIC Tournament. On Saturday afternoon, the Bulldogs capped it off with a 9-0 victory over Augustana to be crowned Conference Champions for the first time since 2002. The Bulldogs broke open the scoring in the top of the first when Sidney Zavoral rocked an RBI double, followed…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s golf team has raised the UMAC trophy in four out of the past six season. UWS pulled off an impressive comeback in the conference tournament back in October and are now gearing up to tee off for a chance at a National Championship. The Yellowjackets will compete in the NCAA National Championship at Keene Trace…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner we chat with head baseball coach at Duluth Marshall, Nick Garramone as the Hilltoppers prepare for a busy May. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown baseball team picked up their sixth win on the season (6-0) after defeating Cloquet 10-0 on Friday. The Hawks move to a perfect 6-0 on the season with the win, the only undefeated team in the Lake Superior Conference. Next up, Hermantown will hit the road to take on Rock Ridge on Monday at 4:30 PM….
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Stealth boys lacrosse team picked up their first victory of the season, Friday, with a 9-4 victory over Hopkins at home. The Stealth would have a big second quarter, highlighted by back to back goals, just 30 seconds apart, from Josh Muehlbauer. Proctor/Hermantown will be back in action on Tuesday, hosting Grand Rapids/Greenway at 7 PM….
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica baseball team finished their season on Friday by sweeping Hamline. Kyle Oswald and Luke Schemenauer would pace the Saints with two RBI’s a piece in a 7 to 2 game one win. Following that contest, CSS put up 13 runs and 16 hits to take game two, 13 to 3. The Saints finish the year…
BISMARCK, ND.- The UMD baseball team will be wrapping up their season this weekend in Bismarck. The Bulldogs played two against the Marauders on Friday and would end up splitting. In game one, UMD would see a 5 to 1 lead slip away as UMary rallied for the 6 to 5 victory. Following that game, the Bulldogs would erupt for…
ROCHESTER, Minn.- The UMD softball team earned redemption on Friday, shutting out Augustana 4-0 at the NSIC tournament. The Vikings would previously defeat the Bulldogs on the final day of the regular season to secure the regular season title. UMD was led by Lauren Dixon, who pitched 7 shutout innings and only allowed one hit. Offensively, Corrie Weise had three…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS baseball team opened up their final series of the regular season on Friday, splitting with Crown College. In game one, the Yellowjackets would have control for the whole contest, eventually putting the game away with two runs in the 5th. Game two was a much closer contest as the game was tied at 3 going into…
MANKATO, Minn.- After entering the transfer portal in March, former Grand Rapids-Greenway hockey standout Claire Vekich has found her new home. Vekich will suit up for Minnesota State next season. The former Lightning forward is coming off a successful campaign in which she led Bemidji State with seven goals. She has two more years of eligibility with the Mavericks. Categories:…
(FOX 9) – Friday is the deadline to submit for the lottery drawing for a bear hunting license in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR says a total of 4,035 licenses will be available in 14 areas for 2023 with each hunter allowed to take one bear. Lottery winners will be notified by June 1, the state says, and must purchase the license by August 1….
DULUTH, Minn — Along the North Shore of Lake Superior, there are numerous waterfalls, each with their own beauty and awe. Despite their unique appearance, they share a common history in how they were formed starting over a billion years ago. “So, we had about 1.1 billion years ago there was a major event. It’s now known as the mid-continent…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was a special night at the DECC as they honored their 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Class. This year’s inductees include former Arkansas baseball coach and Ashland native Norm DeBriyn, former Bulldog hockey player and coach Pat Francisco, Duluth East graduate and Grandma’s Half Marathon winner Kara Goucher, Grandma’s marathon co-founder Scott Keenan, and lastly former UMD…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown softball team picked up the 7-1 victory over Esko, Thursday afternoon in the Hawks first home game. Lindsey Ewer earned the win in the circle, striking out seven. The Hawks move to 4-1 on the season. Hermantown will look to keep rolling, taking on North Branch Friday on the road for a 5 PM start time….
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some end of the year honors for members of the UWS tennis teams. On the women’s side, Andreina Tejada was named UMAC player of the year as well as UMAC rookie of the year. Tejada finished with 12 wins on the year. Over on the men’s side, Igor Guetten Chaves also claimed the player of the year and…
