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Dati Ready to Lead Bulldog Defense

Dati led the Bulldogs in tackles last season with 92.

  DULUTH, Min.- In just about 24 hours, the UMD football team will return to Malosky Stadium to open up their season against Southwest Minnesota State. One of the first guys out of the tunnel will probably be senior linebacker Brad Dati. Before camp, he was named NSIC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. And he hopes to capitilize on…

Superior’s Emma Raye Announces Commitment to Northwestern

Raye still has one season left for Superior in the spring.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After announcing on August 16th, that she was decommitting from the University of Wisconsin. Superior softball standout Emma Raye knows where she’ll be heading next. She’s going to be staying in the Big Ten as Raye committed to the Northwestern University. Raye is coming off a season in which she helped lead the Spartans to the State Tournament…

Prep Volleyball: Proctor Gets 1st Win, Northwestern Knocks Off Superior in 5 Sets

Across the bridge, Northwestern and Superior would battle to five sets. Ultimately, the Tigers would go on to take the crucial last set 15-12.

PROCTOR, Min.- The Proctor volleyball team earned their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Cook County in straight sets. The Rails (1-1) will next be in action Thursday at Hibbing. Across the bridge, Northwestern and Superior would battle to five sets. Ultimately, the Tigers would go on to take the crucial last set 15-12.   Categories: High School,…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys Shut Out North Branch in Home Opener

The Hunters (2-1) will next host Duluth Marshall on Thursday.

DULUTH, Min.- The Duluth Denfeld boys soccer team opened up their home schedule with a win on Tuesday, shutting out North Branch 6-0. Derek Mayne would net his first career goal early in the game to give the Hunters the lead. In net, Liam Doyle & Camden Rask would combine for the shutout. The Hunters (2-1) will next host Duluth…

UMD Football Enters Game Week with SW Minnesota State

Kick-off is set for 6 PM on Thursday.

DULUTH, Min.- Tuesday marked just two days away from kickoff between the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs and the UMD Bulldogs at Malosky Stadium. A home opener nearly three years in the making. As you have to look back to 2019, that was the last time UMD opened the year at home. Even more of a long wait is Thursday’s game…

Superior Volleyball Hoping for Bounce Back Year

Superior will host Northwestern in their home opener tonight at 7pm.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Volleyball team was built primarily of young talent last season, and with a young team comes some inexperience, which showed in their final record last year. But the bright side to a young team is the ability to grow together as a team, and that’s exactly where the focus is this season. The Spartans have emphasized…

Prep Tennis: Hermantown Edges Duluth Marshall 5-2

Both teams will have quick turn arounds as the Hawks will host Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown girls tennis team was once again victorius on Monday, as they defeated Duluth Marshall 5 to 2. Both teams will have quick turn arounds as the Hawks will host Grand Rapids/Greenway on Tuesday. And Duluth Marshall will next host Cloquet on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Cloquet-Carlton’s Big Second Half Lifts them to Victory

Catch the Lumberjacks in action Tuesday against Esko at home at 7 PM.

  CLOQUET, Minn.- Cloquet-Carlton hosted North Branch in a non-conference match on Monday. The Lumberjacks scored early in the first half, but despite taking multiple shots on goal the score would stand going into the half. Different story, however, going into the second. Alexa Snesrud scores at the 53 minute mark after an assist by Macie Majerle. Just one minute…

Coming Off Best Season, UWS Women’s Soccer Ready to Run it Back

UWS gets things going on Thursday when the host Augsburg at 1:30.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team is coming off it’s best year as a program. Posting a 18-4-1 overall record and making their first ever NCAA tournament appearance. Now, that’s all in the past as the Yellowjackets try to protect their UMAC crown. They’ll be doing that with nearly 50% of the roster consisting of new faces. A whopping…

Three Duluth Figure Skaters Win Gold

In all the Duluth Figure Skating Club won seven total medals in the competition. 

  BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- The Duluth Figure Skating Club absolutely dominated the podium at states August 19-20, with three skaters bringing home the gold hardware. Duluth’s Harper Nelson earned gold in the state Pre-preliminary girls division. Isabella Bowman out of Esko placed gold in the Preliminary girls state championship and Superior’s Madeline Manion won with an almost perfect score of 90.50…

UMD Women’s Soccer Shut-Out by Northern Michigan

The Bulldogs next match will be September 2 on the road against St. Cloud State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD women’s soccer falls to 1-1 on the season after dropping Saturday’s match 3-0 to Northern Michigan at Malosky Stadium. The Wildcats scored two in the first half and added another early in the second to earn the win. The Bulldogs next match will be September 2 on the road against St. Cloud State. Categories: College, Sports, University…

Prep Soccer: Duluth Marshall Girls Soccer Drops to Spectrum

Duluth Marshall will host Hermantown at home Tuesday, August 30. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls soccer team drops to 0-2 after a non-conference match against Spectrum at home Saturday. The Hilltoppers scored early with a goal by Mariah Hernesan, however the Sting comes out on top winning 4-2. Duluth Marshall will host Hermantown at home Tuesday, August 30. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown sweeps Marshall, Cloquet rallies against Proctor

In other volleyball action, Cloquet would rally after dropping the 1st set to defeat Proctor 3-1.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team started the season out strong on Thursday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. In other volleyball action, Cloquet would rally after dropping the 1st set to defeat Proctor 3-1. Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when the host Esko. Cloquet will play at Duluth East, also on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

Jares’ Late Goal Lifts UMD over Michigan Tech 2-1

UMD (1-0) will next host Northern Michigan on Saturday at 1 PM.

DULUTH, Minn.- It would come down to just seconds left in regulation before UMD would take down Michigan Tech 2-1 in their season opener on Thursday. Jacqueline Jares would find the back of the net with just 5 seconds left in regulation to net the game winner. Jares had both goals to lead the Bulldogs offensively. UMD (1-0) will next…

Prep Soccer: C-E-C boys shut out Proctor, Hermantown boys & Proctor girls fall

The prep soccer season began in Minnesota on Thursday.

PROCTOR, Minn.- The prep soccer season began in Minnesota on Thursday. Both the Proctor boys and girls squads would have home games to open up the year. In the first contest, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton would earn the shut over the Rails boys, 9-0. Then following that, the Proctor girls team fell to St. Anthony, 5-1. In other soccer action, the Hermantown boys…

Continuity is Key for Saints Football in 2022

Saint Scholastica will host a joint practice with Mesabi Range this Saturday before opening the season up a week later at Sewanee.

DULUTH, Minn.- Regardless of their record a year ago, the St. Scholastica football team has plenty they can take away from their freshman season in the MIAC conference. Mike Heffernan begins his 3rd season at the helm and he says the team is not changing much in their 2nd year against the big schools. Control what we can control has…

UMD Hockey Adds Cody Chupp to Coaching Staff as Assistant

Back in his playing days, Chupp spent four years at Ferris State before moving on to the Texas Stars in the AHL.

DULUTH, Minn.- Over a month ago, Derek Plante left UMD to become an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks. Last week, Adam Krause would be promoted to take Plante’s previous spot as associate head coach. And now, the Bulldogs have found someone to complete their coaching staff. Cody Chupp has been hired as the new assistant coach. He comes from…

Duluth East edges Duluth Denfeld in Girls Tennis Clash

Duluth East will next host Hermantown on Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Crosstown rivals Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld would meet on the tennis court on Tuesday. Ultimately, the Greyhounds would take bragging rights with the 5 to 2 victory. Earlier in the day, Duluth Denfeld would fall to Forest Lake 7-0. Duluth East will next host Hermantown on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Duluth Denfeld will host Roosevelt, also on Wednesday.  …

Proctor Boys Soccer to Rebuild & Retool after State Run

The Rails will host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton for their first game on Thursday.

PROCTOR, Minn.- Making state is the ultimate goal for every prep team around the area. The Proctor boys soccer team got a taste of that last year when they made it to the Class A quarterfinals, ultimately falling to Southwest Christian. Nearly 10 months later, the Rails have returned to the field but without a large number of players from…

Nine Bulldogs to Take Part in 2022 IIHF World Championship

This is the first time the world championship and Olympics are being played in the same year.

DULUTH, Minn,- UMD will be well represented when the Women’s World Championship begins in Denmark on Thursday. Four current players: Ashton Bell (Canada), Emma Soderberg (Sweden), Nina Jobst Smith (Germany), and Blanka Skodova (Czech Republic) will  play for their respective countries. And five former players will join them: Jocelyne Larocque (Canada), Maddie Rooney (USA), Lara Stalder (Switzerland), Katerina Mrazova (Czech…

Hermantown Football Sets Sights on Conference Play

Hermantown will open up with a non-conference game with Moose Lake-Willow River, Thursday September 1 on the road. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Northeast-Red conference is stacked with talent, where every match-up is anybody’s game. The Hermantown Hawks look to make some noise in this year’s conference standings. Last season, Hermantown finished 4-2 in conference play, dropping two close games to Cloquet and North Branch. This year, the Hawks are looking to get their redemption but are aware of the…

After Year of Bad Luck, CSS Volleyball Hoping for Some Good in 2022

The Saints will open the year on the west coast as they will take part in the Pacific Coast Classic, set to begin September 2nd in Clairmont, CA.

DULUTH, Minn- It could be described as a learning year for the St. Scholastica volleyball team in 2021. The team went 4-13 and dealt with a lot of bad luck. That included poor air quality in the pre-season and bouts with bronchitis, mono, and COVID throughout the season. This year, the Saints are hoping to flip those numbers around and…

Ron Capps Sets Sights on 7th NHRA Funny Car Title in Brainerd

Capps placed third in qualifiers Friday, but the real speed will showcase Sunday beginning at 11 AM.  

BRAINERD, Minn.- Contrary to what it may seem, there is no “funny business” about Funny Cars. Imagine going up to 330 mph in a matter of seconds. Well, for Funny Car World Champion Ron Capps, it’s just another day at work. The Lucas Oil National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals got started Friday at Brainerd International Speedway. Greenlighting with qualifying…

Coaches Corner: Curt Wiese

For this week's segment we hear from head football coach at UMD, Curt Wiese.

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Curt Wiese. The Bulldogs got their first week of practice out of the way and have their sights on the season that’s just around the corner. Wiese talks senior leadership and his favorite parts about being a Bulldog. Categories: Coaches Corner,…

Northwestern routs Ashland to start the season at 1-0

Northwestern (1-0) will next host Somerset on August 26th at 7PM.

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern football team began their season with a win as they took down rival Ashland 37 to 8 on Friday. Luke Sedin would lead the Tigers offensively as he threw for 167 yards and had one touchdown pass. His main target was Reid Kreuser as he hauled in three catches for 97 yards. Northwestern (1-0) will next…

UWS soccer begins quest for 7th straight UMAC title

The Yellowjackets will play their first game on September 1st at Augsburg.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s soccer team has their eyes on a 7th consecutive UMAC title as they opened up their practice sessions on Friday. And it will be a tall order as 12 of their 20 games will be played outside the city of Superior. However, the Yellowjackets do return a number of key players from last year’s…

Hermantown tennis falls to Simley in season opener

Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Cambridge-Isanti.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Hermantown girls tennis team opened up their season on Friday, falling to Simley 6 to 1. The contest took place at Laura MacArthur Elementary School. Hermantown will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Cambridge-Isanti. Categories: High School, Sports

UPDATE: Minnesota Wilderness Assistant Coach Brendan Phelps Not Charged After YouTube Video

UPDATE (August 19, 2:00 p.m.) — Assistant Coach Brendan Phelps of the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness team will not face criminal charges regarding a YouTube video of him involved in a sting operation that surfaced in July. In 609.352, a Minnesota statute explains that solicitation of children for sexual conduct and sending sexually explicit materials to children is prohibited. The first…

Growlers top Huskies 8-3 to claim Northwoods League Title

Duluth would try to make a late comeback as they would score in the 6th, 7th, and 9th innings. But, in the end it would be just too much.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies would fall just short in their quest of their first ever Northwoods League Championship on Thursday, as the Kalamazoo Growlers would get the best of them 8 to 3. Duluth would try to make a late comeback as they would score in the 6th, 7th, and 9th innings. But, in the end it would…

Forrest Karr introduced as new Director of Athletics at UMD

Karr takes over for Josh Berlo, who was named Director of Athletics at Denver in June.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Wednesday, UMD officially named Forrest Karr as their new Director of Athletics. Fast forward to Thursday, and Karr had his first introductory presser. In front of a number of coaches and staff, chancellor David McMillan welcomed Karr to the University of Minnesota Duluth family. Forrest comes from Northern Michigan, where he was the AD since 2012….

UMD names Forrest Karr as new Director of Athletics

Forrest will officially be introduced on Thursday with a press conference scheduled for 2pm at Malosky Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn. –UMD has a new director of athletics as today the school announced Forrest Karr will be taking over. Karr comes from Northern Michigan University, where he was the AD since 2012. Before that, he had a stint in Alaska Fairbanks where he was also the AD. Forrest will officially be introduced on Thursday with a press conference scheduled…

CSS Soccer preps for trip across the pond

The first scrimmage is scheduled for Monday against Mitcham United FC.

DULUTH, Minn. – An incredible opportunity awaits the St. Scholastica men’s soccer squad as they will have a team trip across the pond. It’s been a team bonding experience every four years since Barry Chastey took over as the head coach of the Saints. Scholastica will not only being taking in the sights of London, Manchester, Liverpool, among other cities….

Greyhounds aim to find depth as practices get underway

Duluth East will open the season against Hibbing on September 2nd.

  DULUTH, Minn. – If there was a way to describe the Duluth East football team in 2021, it would be two steps forward but one step back. As the team finished with a 4-5 overall record last year. On Wednesday, that was put in the past as they began their 2022 campaign. Head Coach Joe Hietala says he has…

Emma Raye Decommits Ahead of Senior Season

With the announcement, Raye reopens her recruiting process going into her senior year. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Superior’s Emma Raye announced via Twitter Tuesday she has decommitted to the University of Wisconsin. In her tweet Raye says, “I would like to say how thankful I am for Wisconsin offering me a spot to play softball for such a great program. After heartfelt consideration, it is in my best interest to explore different opportunities, reopening my…

Duluth Denfeld football ready for clean slate in 2022

Denfeld opens the season on September 2nd at home against Esko.

  DULUTH, Minn. – After a winless campaign in 2021, the Duluth Denfeld football team is more than ready for the new season. Head Coach Erik Lofald returns for his 10th year as a Hunter and 4th as a coach. He acknowledges that there has been some growing pains the past couple of seasons. But now those who have experienced…

Huskies Take Game One of Playoffs

Duluth will travel to Eau Claire for the final two games of the series, Game Two is set for 7:05 PM at Carson Park. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Huskies opened the postseason Sunday at Wade Stadium against the Eau Claire Express. Duluth pulled out the win, tallying eight runs on 10 hits. Jonathan Vastine lead the way going 3-5, with a triple and two runs scored. The Huskies win Game One 8-6. Duluth will travel to Eau Claire for the final two games of the series,…

Huskies Reflect on Northwoods League Experience

As the season is coming to a close the Huskies look back on some of their best times.

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in May 40 of the best baseball players from across the country stepped onto the field at Wade Stadium, some having already played together but most were meeting for the very first time. Now as the Huskies enter into the playoffs, they reflect back on their experiences this season. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

UMD Women’s Basketball Adds Carpenter and Kieger to Coaching Staff

Carpenter comes from the University of Jamestown and Kieger comes to UMD from St. Cloud State.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s basketball team has added Ryan Carpenter and Cici Kieger to their coaching staff for this upcoming season. Carpenter comes to Duluth from the University of Jamestown, he brings 13-years of coaching experience at both the high school and college levels. Kieger comes from St. Cloud State, where she was also on the hardwood as a…

CSS Men’s Soccer Heads to England for Preseason

The Saints will return August 29 and open its season Saturday September 3 against the Milwaukee School of Engineering. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS men’s soccer team will spend its preseason in England preparing for its second season as a member of the MIAC. The team will spend ten days in England and will play in four exhibition matches against local clubs while also training with elite academies. The Saints will return August 29 and open its season Saturday September…

CSS Football Prepares for Upcoming Season

CSS will kick off on the road against Sewanee September 3rd. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Like all teams the St. Scholastica football team is starting off with a clean slate, after finishing last season 0-8. The Saints are back to the grind as practice began Friday and the team is focused on improving one day at a time. “Sticking to our program philosophy, attention to detail, focusing on the little things and just…

Wild Road Tour Stops at the Decc

The stop was the final stop in the road tour and was free to the public.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Wild road tour made its final stop at the DECC Thursday, where fans participated in interactive games on the inflatable street hockey rink, a video game station and a visit from the Wild’s mascot Nordy. Organizers say the road tour is an opportunity to bring the Wild to the fans. “The tour is just a great…

UWS Names Emily Carpenter as Women’s Basketball Interim Head Coach

Carpenter is no stranger to UWS athletics having been a dual-sport athlete on the softball and basketball teams.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Announced Thursday, former player at UWS will step into the role of interim women’s basketball head coach at her alma mater, after former head coach Zach Otto-Fisher stepped down in May. Carpenter is no stranger to UWS athletics having been a dual-sport athlete on the softball and basketball teams. She spent four seasons on the court for the…

Huskies Earn Sweep in Regular Season Home Finale

The Huskies will hit the road to face the Wilmar Stingers Friday in the final regular season series.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies capped of their regular season home series against the La Crosse Loggers Thursday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies were able to keep the Loggers off the board for the majority of the game, but a four run top of the ninth would tie the ballgame. The University of Omaha Nebraska product Eddie Satisky came…

Duluth Huskies Prepare for Postseason

Round one of the playoffs will be on home turf, the Huskies will host Eau Claire Sunday beginning at 5:35 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies won the first half, for the first time in program history, giving them the automatic bid into the playoffs. Now Duluth will face a team they’ve been unsuccessful against all season in the Eau Claire Express. We’ve had some tough losses here in the regular season with them but we’ll kind of rally the troops and…

UMD Football’s Brad Dati Earns Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Dati led the team in 2021 in tackles with 51 solo, 41 assisted for a total of 92.

DULUTH, Minn.- Announced last week the NSIC listed UMD linebacker very own Brad Dati as list year’s preseason defensive player of the year. Last season, Dati was awarded First Team All-Conference for his efforts, leading the team in tackles with 51 solo and 41 assisted for a total of 92, with five tackles for a loss resulting in 41 yards…