DULUTH, Minn.- Just last season, the Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team had only three victories the whole season. Fast forward to this year, and the team has almost reached that mark in just four games of action. A defensive, scrappy bunch has the Hunters at 2-2 so far this season. Denfeld is compromised with a combination of youth and experience….
ESKO, Minn.- Former Esko football standout Mason Perich announced his commitment to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato on Tuesday. The wideout and corner battled a hip injury his senior year, which made him limited in action for the Eskomos. Now, he’ll get a chance to get back to it when he suits up for the Mavericks next fall. Categories: College,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown boys hockey team picked up their 3rd road win of the year on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 9 to 1. The Hawks (3-0-1) will next play at Rosemount on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Northwestern boys basketball team notched win number four on Tuesday, defeating Superior 75 to 51. The Tigers (4-0) will return home Thursday for a contest against Spooner. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn. – SUPERIOR, Wisc. – For the past week we’ve known that this storm is coming. The storm is bringing a lot of snow and wind and these are two things that power companies regularly prepare for. Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power are no different, they have plans in place to deal with this type of…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- Coming off leading the Mountain Iron-Buhl football team to their first nine man state championship in 50 years, quarterback Asher Zubich announced his next move on Tuesday. Zubich has committed to St. Olaf, out of the MIAC conference. Just this past season, the man under center would toss 32 touchdown passes with 2,129 yards through the air….
WINNIPEG, Manitoba.- Esko native Karson Kuhlman has a new team. Today, the former Bulldog was claimed off waivers by the Winnipeg Jets. Kuhlman was most recently with the Seattle Kraken. In 14 games so far this season, the center and right wing has tallied 3 points with one being a goal and two being on assists. The Jets will be…
CARLTON, Minn.- The Bigfork girls basketball team picked up their fourth win of the season on Monday, defeating Carlton 43 to 25. The Huskies (4-1) will next play at Hill City/Northland on December 19th. Categories: High School, Sports
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids running back and linebacker Aiden Chandler announced his next step in his football career on Monday. Chandler will make the short trek to Duluth to play for the College of Saint Scholastica next season. Just this past year, Chandler had 645 yards rushing with 9 touchdowns. And on the defensive side, he’d have 33 tackles,…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD men’s basketball forward Austin Andrews was awarded NSIC North Division Player of the Week for the second time this year. The junior forward averaged 21 and a half points in UMD’s contests against Minot State and U-Mary. In Friday’s game against the Beavers, Andrews was perfect from beyond the arc. Eight of eight shooting in a 20…
DULUTH, Minn.- The latest USCHO poll came out on Monday morning. And after winning one and then tying one game with St. Thomas over the weekend. The UMD women’s hockey team is down a spot to number 8 in the country. The Bulldogs would outscore the Tommies 9 to 2 in those contests. A big reason for that, was senior…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD fifth year offensive lineman Brent Laing earned 1st team AFCA all-american honors on Monday. The team captain would play and start in all 11 games, helping guide the Bulldogs to a top 15 finish in the nation for rushing yards. The team was also ranked first in the country for time of possession and Top 10 for…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team went to overtime for the second straight night with the No.1 nationally ranked Denver University. The Bulldogs posted a goal in each period, however the Pioneers tacked on two in the third to force the extra frame. Denver landed the go-ahead goal in overtime to complete the sweep 4-3. UMD will next host…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Saturday was Lake Superior Conference Day for prep girls basketball, hosted by Superior high school. The Spartans girls basketball team improved to 2-0 in conference play. Savannah Leopold led the scoring with 18 points, also picking up her 1000th career points in the second half. Marshall picked up the 82-55 win over Hermantown, topping the LSC with…
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) – Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, dies while covering a World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 49. The organizing committee said Wahl received immediate emergency medical treatment on site, which continued as…
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Denfeld boys basketball team got a big win over Proctor, 79-33 Saturday afternoon on the road. The Hunters will next host Duluth East, Thursday at 7 PM. While, the Rails welcome in Two Harbors, Tuesday with a 7:15 PM tip-off. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn — Today was Chester Bowl’s opening day for their ski and snowboard program. Mother Nature also showed up with some fresh snow for the skiers. Lessons were available for first timers or visitors looking for more of a challenge. The 175-foot ski hill will be open until the middle of March and day passes are $10 for ages…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team was forced into double-overtime, Saturday at Amsoil Arena against St. Thomas. Mannon McMahon had the lone goal for the Bulldogs, coming in the second period. The Bulldogs will take a short holiday break and will be back in action January 7, on the road against Wisconsin. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota…
DULUTH, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, we caught up with head coach of the UMD women’s basketball team, Mandy Pearson. The Bulldogs are off to a 7-2 start heading into conference play. The women’s team looks to make another NCAA tournament appearance for the third consecutive year. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team blew out WCHA opponent St. Thomas, Friday night at Amsoil Arena. Ashton Bell led the scoring with two goals on the night, six other Bulldogs each had goals in the 8-1 win. The Bulldogs will finish the series, Saturday at home. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Third time was the charm for the Superior boys basketball team as they picked up their first win Friday against Hibbing 91 to 24. The Spartan defense proved to be the difference maker as they had 26 steals in the contest. Next up for Superior, they’ll host Northwestern on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes from Jobe Juenemann from Duluth East boys basketball. His dunk would cap off an 83 to 49 victory over Cloquet on Tuesday. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would start off their contest strong against Denver on Friday, but they would ultimately fall 3 to 2. Dominic James and Ben Steeves would each have a goal for the Bulldogs in the 1st period. Denver would then score three unanswered to take the 3 to 2 victory. Both teams will meet again…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boy’s hockey team hosted Duluth Denfeld, Thursday night at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. The Lumberjacks put up four goals in the first period, led by junior’s Joey Antonutti and Ryan Jones each with two. The Hunters were able to tack on one goal in the second period, however CEC’s defense held Denfeld to 17 shots to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team improved to 4-0 on the year on Thursday, defeating Duluth Denfeld 80 to 30. The Hilltoppers will next play against Hermantown on Saturday in Superior. In other basketball action, Two Harbors would grab a road win against Duluth Marshall 97 to 37. The Agates (2-0) will next host Ely on Saturday. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team would snap a three game losing streak on Wednesday, defeating Bethel 67-61. With the win, CSS is a perfect 3-0 at home so far this season. St. Scholastica (3-4) will next play at Carleton on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- When the UMD women’s hockey team gets ready for their series against St. Thomas. They’ll be much more than hockey on their minds. The Bulldogs are putting on a Hockey Hits Back Sophie’s Squad Mental Health Awareness Game on Saturday. Graduate forward Gabbie Hughes, as well as her family, and the family of Sophie Wieland’s, created Sophie’s Squad….
PROCTOR, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys hockey team would pick up another win on Tuesday, topping Proctor 3 to 1. The Thunderhawks (5-0) will next host Roseau on Friday. Proctor (1-3) will host Red Wing on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team would open up their season with a win on Tuesday, defeating Cloquet 83 to 49. The Greyhounds were led by Rocco Paulson, who had 16 points in the victory. Duluth East (1-0) will next play at Woodbury on Friday. Cloquet (0-2) will play at Esko on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports
WASHINGTON, DC.- Hunter Shepard set a number of program records during his time with the UMD men’s hockey team. And now, he’s making his way to the biggest stage. On Monday, the Washington Capitals called up Shepard to their active roster. The Cohasset native had been playing for the team’s AHL club in Hershey. He posted an impressive 6-0-2 record…
DULUTH, Minn.- After splitting with top ranked Ohio State over the weekend, UMD is up one spot to number seven in the latest USCHO Poll. The Bulldogs would be pretty much held in check in Friday’s 2 to 1 loss to the Buckeyes. UMD’s goal would come with just less than one minute to go into the contest. The following…
CARLTON, Minn.- The Carlton girls basketball team dropped to 1-1 on the season after falling 41-30, Monday night at home. The Bulldogs will hit the road, Thursday taking on Silver Bay. Tip off is set for 6:30 PM. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Northern Stars hosted the Northern Tier Stars, Monday evening at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center. The Northern Stars found the net six times and held Northern Tier to none, earning the 6-0 shutout win. Duluth will next face off with Duluth Marshall, Saturday at 4 PM. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The No.8 ranked UMD women’s hockey team earned a thrilling 5-4 overtime win against No.1 Ohio State at AMSOIL Arena, Saturday night. Clara Van Wieren posted two goals on the night, including the eventual game winner. The Bulldogs will be back in action, Friday at home against St. Thomas. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Categories: College,…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl football team battled Spring Grove for the 9-man State Championship title at U.S. Bank Stadium, Saturday morning, in their first state title appearance in 50 years. The Rangers fell behind 19-0 after the first quarter, but would respond with two touchdowns in the second by Damian Tapio and Nik Jesch. The Lions found the end…
DOHA, Qatar — Heartbreak for Team USA fans at the World Cup. The U.S. Men’s Team now heading home after they were defeated by the Netherlands in the first knock-out round of the World Cup today. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s time in Doha, Qatar for the 2022 World Cup officially coming to an end after today’s 3-1 loss…
DULUTH, Minn.- The No. 8 UMD women’s hockey team faced the No. 1 overall ranked Ohio State at Amsoil Arena, Friday afternoon. The Buckeyes got on the board late in the first period and again in the third period. The Bulldogs rallied late in the third scoring with an extra attacker, Kylie Hanely. UMD would fall just short 2-1 in Game…
DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we spoke with Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald. Duluth East opens their season Tuesday at home against Cloquet. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown boys basketball team traveled to take on Cloquet, Friday night in a Lake Superior match-up. The Hawks scored early and often, winning it 90-55. Hermantown will next be on the road against Denfeld, Tuesday at 7 PM. While, Cloquet will travel to Duluth East, Tuesday with a 7 PM tip off. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play belongs to Drew Blair of the UMD men’s basketball team. Blair would hit a buzzer beater in Thursday’s contest against Minnesota Crookston. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team would drop their first game to Colorado College on Friday, falling 3 to 0. Hunter McKown would lead the Tigers with two goals in the contest. The same two teams will meet up on Saturday with puck drop at 7 PM. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- In the spirit of the season of giving, the UMD athletics diversity, equity and inclusion council has organized a clothing drive in an effort to support K-12 students within our community. The DEI council asks for warm weather gear such as: sweaters, gloves, hats, coats, etc. as we transition into the colder months. President of the DEI council,…
SEATTLE, Wash.- After placing 26th last year, the UMD women’s cross country team would take 20th this season at the NCAA National Championship. UMD was led by 6th year senior Cailee Peterson, who placed 62nd overall. Following her, was teammate Maddie Verkerke, who finished 86th. Two more Bulldogs would land in the top 150, Julia Nielsen at 112 and Morgan…
DULUTH, Minn.- Both UMD basketball squads earned NSIC wins over Minnesota Crookston at home, Thursday night. The women’s team outscored the Golden Eagles 43-16 in the first half. UMD was led by Brooke Olsen with with 21 points in the 83-58 victory. The men’s team caught fire at the end of the first half, taking the 43-35 lead before…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team opened their season with a win on Thursday, defeating South Shore 78 to 39. The Hunters (1-0) will next play at North Branch on Saturday. In other boys action, Moose Lake-Willow River would grab a road win against Proctor, 65 to 34. The Rebels will host Rock Ridge on December 6th. Categories:…
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.- The Mountain Iron-Buhl football team is on the brink of history. In less than one week, the team will compete in their first state title game in 50 years. “We’ve been working for this since fourth grade and everyone over there, it’s been our dream really so it’s really exciting, surreal feeling,” says senior wide receiver, Nikolas…
DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team is still in search of their first win after falling to St. Ben’s on Wednesday 77 to 50. CSS was led by Jackie Johnson, who had 13 points in the contest. The Saints (0-5) will next host St. Catherine on Saturday at 3 PM. Categories: College, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Fresh off their thanksgiving break, the UMD women’s hockey team will return to the ice this weekend to play a team they’ve already seen this year. They just so happen to be the top ranked team in the country as well. The Bulldogs will battle the Buckeyes of Ohio State. The two squads met up back in late…
DULUTH, Minn.- Like the women’s squad, the UMD men’s hockey team will also face an opponent they’ve already played this year. UMD will welcome Colorado College into AMSOIL Arena this weekend. Back on November 4th, the Bulldogs would have a night to forget as they were shutout by the Tigers, 5 to nothing. The following night, UMD would rebound with…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East boys basketball team was just a few games away from the state tournament last year. This year they have high hopes as they turn the page to the 2022-2023 season. The key for the Greyhounds will be their depth. East returns Michael Kastelic and Jobe Juenemann, both of which have played many minutes for the…
