DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s hockey team forced the split over Bethel, Saturday afternoon on home ice. Taylor Murray led the way with two goals in the second period, in the 4-2 win. Next up, the Saints will head to Eau Claire, Wednesday for a 7 PM puck drop. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team went down 4-1, Saturday night at home, to the No. 10 ranked Western Michigan Broncos. Despite outshooting the Broncos 26-23, the Bulldogs only scored one goal from Quinn Olsen in the third period. UMD will have a bye week next week, then will hit the road to take on Denver, February 17…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the Superior girls basketball team, Dave Kontny. The Spartans are currently 18-1 and are on a 16 game winning streak. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s basketball team earned a 76-60 conference win over Martin Luther, Friday night at home. Senior Josef Fahrenholtz tallied a team leading 23 points in the victory. UWS hosts Bethany Lutheran, Saturday for a 3 PM tip off. Categories: College, Sports
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Dallas Vieau of Hermantown boys hockey. His 13th goal of the season would help Hermantown defeat C-E-C 6 to 1 on Thursday, Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s hockey team extended their unbeaten conference streak to ten, Friday night with a 6-4 win over Bethel. Nathan Adrian and Carsen Richels each netted two goals in the win. Next up, the Saints will head down to Bethel, Saturday to finish the series. Puck drop is set for 7 PM. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team’s three game win streak came to a close on Friday, as they fell to #10 Western Michigan 3-2 in overtime. Max Sasson would net the game-winner for the Broncos. Quinn Olson and Ben Steeves would both find the back of the net for UMD. The Bulldogs (12-14-1) will once again face off…
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd consecutive season, UMD goalie Emma Soderberg has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year award. Soderberg is one of 11 goaltenders from four Division one conferences that advanced from the watch list of 28 goalies. She currently ranks third in the NCAA and first in the WCHA in shutouts…
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana.- A former Bulldog has a new team but it’s a team he’s suited up for before. Hermantown native Jared Thomas recently signed with the Indy Fuel, out of the ECHL. Thomas has spent time with three teams so far this season. He’s had stints in Norfolk, Fort Wayne, and Reading. Thomas has enjoyed his time with the Fuel….
PHOENIX, Arizona.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson will call the desert home for another season. Today, Gustafson re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury on a one-year deal. In 33 games last season, the South Shore product averaged almost four points and two rebounds per game. She would also shoot 55 percent from the field and 77 percent from the free throw…
ESKO, Minn.- On Tuesday, another Esko football standout made his college commitment. And it’s their quarterback Ty Christensen. Christensen is heading to Moorhead to play for the Cobbers of Concordia-Moorhead. Concordia-Moorhead is based out of the MIAC conference, which is one of the top conferences for Division three. Christensen quarterbacked the Eskomos to an 11-1 record, including an appearance in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After forming on January 24th, the Superior City Football Club has their head coach. And it’s a familiar face to the local community. Otto Berti will lead the team in it’s first season. Berti is the current boys soccer varsity coach for Superior High School. He also coached over the summer in the past. Most recently serving as…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team hosted future section 7A opponents, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Thursday night. A slow start to the game would finish with six different Hawks finding the net in the 6-1 victory. Jace Stewart scored the lone goal for the Lumberjacks. Next up, Hermantown will host Totino-Grace on Saturday for a 3:15 PM puck drop. While, C-E-C will…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- UMD tackle Brent Laing had one last game to represent the Bulldogs on Thursday. Laing competed in the East/West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. A game where plenty of NFL scouts were on hand. As a part of the West roster, Laing saw a number of snaps at the right guard and center position. The NFL…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Esko boys basketball team extended their win streak to six games on Thursday, as they defeated Superior 59 to 48. Esko (13-2) will next play at South Ridge on Friday. As for Superior (10-8), they’ll try to get back on track against Chippewa Falls on February 7th. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Despite the freezing temperatures outside, softball season is just around the corner. After a successful season on the diamond last year, the UMD softball team looks to bring that same level of intensity, but cranked up a few notches. The Bulldogs finished with 39 wins last season, one of the winningest in the program’s 40 year history. But…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s team will look to get back on track after being swept by Minnesota this past weekend. The Bulldogs will hit the road to Mankato to take on a Mavericks squad they’ve gotten the best of the last three times they’ve faced them. That included a sweep at AMSOIL back in October. Head Coach Maura Crowell…
DULUTH, Minn.- When you hear the name Ben Steeves, it’s often associated with his knack for finding the net. The freshman accounts for almost a quarter of the Bulldogs goals so far this season. Steeves, a freshman out of Bedford, New Hampshire, has taken the ice for UMD and made an immediate impact, leading the team with 16 goals through…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys hockey team was once again victorious on Wednesday, as they defeated Superior 4-0. Cole Christian would get his 100th career point in the win. The Greyhounds (14-6-1) will next be in action on Friday when they host Champlin Park. As for Superior (10-9), they’ll play at Proctor on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will get to play in front of their hometown fans as they gear up to take on Western Michigan for the 2nd time this season. The Bulldogs are coming off a sweep of then top ranked St. Cloud State. And they will look to do the same against…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team celebrated national signing day on Wednesday. A total of 32 seniors signed to the 2023 recruiting class. The most coveted postion for the Bulldogs was the defensive back position as they had 8 who signed. State wise, Minnesota was the lead dog with 16 incoming freshman. That would be followed by 11 from Wisconsin,…
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement. Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL history, and one of the greatest athletes in team sports — posted the announcement on social media Wednesday morning, a brief video lasting just under one minute. “Good morning guys….
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn.- It would come down to two mushers, but Keith Aili was able to outrace Ryan Anderson for the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon championship on Tuesday. Aili was the first out of the Mineral Center checkpoint 12 minutes ahead of Anderson. They would each pass each other before Aili was able to finish at 52 hours…
MINNESOTA — Well things are looking up for the St. Louis River Area of Concern as they recently checked off a crucial item on their list to make the river cleaner and healthier. This accomplishment was the Degraded Fish and Wildlife Populations Beneficial Use Impairment, which they achieved by habitat restoration to improve healthy wildlife and fish populations. According to…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor/Hermantown Mirage picked up a big home win on Monday, defeating Superior 2-1. Anika Burke and Nya Sieger would be the goal scorers for the Mirage. As for Superior, Kenlyn Thimm had the lone goal. The Mirage (16-6-2) will next play at Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian on Saturday. As for the Spartans (17-4) they’ll play at Central Wisconsin…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is riding high after their huge sweep of 1st ranked St. Cloud State over the weekend. Not only was it just a sweep, but it was their first NCHC series sweep of the season. No surprise as to who was named NCHC rookie of the week as that honor belongs to Ben Steeves. …
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was cooled off a bit over the weekend as the 3rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers took both contests from the Bulldogs. Even with the two losses, not much of a fall for UMD. Just one spot as they are now ranked 7th in the country. With six games to go in the regular…
DULUTH, Minn.- Over the weekend the UMD men’s hockey team earned the series sweep over No.1 St. Cloud State, posting eleven goals over the two games. On Friday, the Bulldogs took advantage of the Huskies seven penalties that resulted in four power-play goals. Freshman Ben Steeves also finished the night with a hat-trick, in the 5-3 victory. Then on…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for Sunday’s John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon. And that’s especially true for the new owner of Billy’s Bar. Billy’s is the starting line for Beargrease. It’s the prime spot to see all the dogs and mushers getting ready for the big race. For owner Brian Larson, he’s beyond ready to experience his first-ever Beargrease….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team’s nine game unbeaten streak was snapped on Friday in a 3-1 loss to Minnesota at home. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back in Game Two of the series, Saturday for a 3 PM puck drop. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team earned a huge win over St. Cloud State, 5-3, Saturday night in the series opener at home. Freshman Ben Steeves posted the hat trick on the night. With a two goal second period and his third coming in the final frame. UMD will look for the sweep, Saturday. Puck drop is set for…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this weeks’ Coaches Corner, we talk with head coach of the St. Scholastica men’s hockey team, Dave Williams. The Saints are a perfect 8-0-1 in conference play this season so far. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team once again knocked off a conference foe on Friday, defeating Wayne State 74 to 54. Brooke Olson would continue her strong play with 22 points. As for the men, they needed overtime to take down the Wildcats 92 to 89. Drew Blair would lead the Bulldogs with 23 points in the victory. Both…
PROCTOR, Minn.- Two of the top girls basketball teams in the Lake Superior Conference battled on the hardwood in Proctor, Thursday night. Braya LaPlant led the way for the Thunderhawks with 22 points, helping Grand Rapids improve to 16-2 on the season, with the 57-43 victory. Next up, the Thunderhawks will host Hermantown, Friday for a 7:15 PM tip off….
PROCTOR, Minn.- For the 2nd consecutive game, the Hermantown boys hockey team would have a shutout win. The latest being a 7-0 victory at Proctor on Thursday. The Hawks (14-2-1) will next play Mahtomedi as part of Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday. The contest will take place at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Lake. In other hockey action, the…
DULUTH, Minn.- What a difference a year can make. The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team can attest to that. In year two of being in the MIAC conference, the Saints are 7-0-1 and sit at the top of the standings. CSS is coming off a big weekend sweep over the defending champs in the conference, St. Olaf and now they…
ESKO, Minn.- Just three days after his teammate Nolan Witt made his college commitment to UW-Stout, Esko’s Javontae Gregory has announced his next step in his football career. Gregory will suit up for the Warriors of Winona State, based out of the NSIC conference. The six foot running back and defensive back was a key part in helping the 11-1…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order closing over 350 square miles (900 square kilometers) of the Superior National Forest, in the Rainy River Watershed around the town of Ely, to…
Duluth, Minn. — It’s been a very snowy winter, and now the deep cold is moving in. This could mean that Cabin Fever is at your doorstep and it’s time to begin to fight that feeling. Ted Kent, who was at Gooseberry Falls Park said, “So beautiful, especially when it’s snowing.” As he was talking you could hear the birds…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hockey culture in Minnesota runs deep, after all it is the state of hockey, with the countries most elite high school and college programs around. So, what better way to celebrate the sport, than an entire weekend dedicated to it. The 16th annual Hockey Day Minnesota kicks off this weekend and one of the states best will take…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team suffered their 2nd straight loss on Wednesday, falling to Saint John’s 68 to 37. The Saints were led by Nick Carlson, who had 13 points in the contest. CSS (4-13) will look to bounce back Saturday at home against Macalester. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Amsoil Arena will be the place to be this weekend for some big time hockey games. First up, the 6th ranked UMD women’s team welcomes in 3rd ranked Minnesota. It’s a series with serious playoff implications. Something will have to give as UMD has an unbeaten nine game streak while Minnesota boasts a 10 game winning streak. Head…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will try to upset the top ranked team in the nation, the St. Cloud State Huskies this weekend. It’s the teams first meeting since they battled against one another in the first round of the NCHC playoffs last season. UMD would go on to advance to the frozen faceoff but all-time it’s been…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown boys hockey team was back in the win column on Tuesday, defeating Superior 11-0. Hermantown would outshoot Superior 44-9. The Hawks (13-2-1) will next be in action on Thursday at Proctor. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior boys basketball team would play Eau Claire Memorial tough on Tuesday, but would ultimately fall 62 to 60. Superior (9-6) will look to bounce back Friday when the host Duluth Denfeld. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hayward Wolfpack football club is making quite a few changes before the 2023 season. Not only are they moving, but they also have a new name. The team will now call Superior home and will be named Superior City FC. However, the Wolfpack nickname will remain. Superior City FC will have both a men’s and women’s team…
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC has new co-owners and they are familiar faces to the area. Olympic gold medalist John Shuster and businessman Alex Giuliani, who’s been involved in higher business projects such as Pier B and Clyde Iron Works are now running the team. The duo will take over for Tim Sas, who founded the team back in 2015. The…
ESKO, Minn.- Another local standout will call UW-Stout home in the fall. Esko running back and linebacker announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Monday night. The bruising back had 750 yards on the ground this past season for the Eskomos. He could also play some defense too as he rallied up 45 tackles. Witt had a number of…
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Hermantown forward Blake Schmitz won’t have to travel too far for his next team. Schmitz announced he’ll suit up for the Bethel Royals, out of the MIAC conference next year. In 12 games so far this season, Schmitz leads the Hawks in points, assists, steals, and blocks. He also ranks 2nd in rebounds for Hermantown. Schmitz and the…
AMES, Iowa.- A former UMD offensive coordinator continues to climb the coaching ranks. Duluth native Noah Pauley is joining the Iowa State coaching staff after spending the last four seasons at North Dakota State. Like with the Bison, Pauley will be coaching the wide receivers for the Cyclones. The former Duluth Central star was a four year starter for UMD…
