A sign outside a home across the street from Lambeau Field thanks Dallas Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones for trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP) – Micah Parsons faces his former team as Green Bay visits Dallas exactly a month after the Packers acquired the star pass rusher in…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In volleyball, the saying goes bump, set, spike. And it seems that the crowd tends to remember the spike the most. However, none of that happens without a perfect set. For UWS, Colleen Claude is a player who can set up plays for her team. Over the years, the senior setter has learned exactly what ball her teammates…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior men’s soccer team was able to get the best of their border battle rivals, St. Scholastica on Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets blanked the Saints 5 to 0 to earn their 10th straight win against them. UWS (5-3) will next host Minnesota Morris on Saturday. As for CSS (0-6-3), they will host St. Olaf on Saturday. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- Another local product will join the UMD men’s hockey team in the coming years. Former Duluth Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Tuesday evening. He last manned the pipes for the Hilltoppers during the 2023-2024 season. In 19 games played, he went 10-8-1 and had a saves percentage of .934. Smith is currently…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Harbor Monsters are shaking things up as they’ll enter year three. No longer are they a member of the Arena League but they also have a slight name change. Wednesday, the team confirmed with Fox 21 that they will be joining the Arena Football One League and will now be called the Minnesota Monsters. Arena Football…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday, defeating Bemidji State in straight sets. The Bulldogs were led by Madeline Guetzkow, who had 14 kills in the victory. UMD (10-0) will next play at Wayne State on Friday. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday, defeating Greenway in four sets. Harlow Hartwick led East with 14 kills in the victory. The Greyhounds improve to 8-5 and will next play at Bemidji on Thursday. As for Greenway (13-4), they’ll host Mesabi East on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury erase a 20-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-83 in overtime on Tuesday night, tying the WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece. Sami Whitcomb’s 3-pointer from the wing with…
DULUTH, Minn.- It was in a contest against Minnesota State-Moorhead last September that the UMD football team adopted their motto for this season. The Bulldogs lost on a last second touchdown to the Dragons so the one play at a time method was born. So far, that’s resulted in a perfect 4-0 record, including last week’s 34 to 17 victory…
DULUTH, Minn.- In January, the UMD women’s hockey team will travel to Ireland to play in the Friendship Four. Ten months later, the UMD men’s squad will also play a regular season contest in Belfast. Announced Tuesday, the Bulldog men were one of four teams selected to play in the Friendship Four series. They’ll join UConn, Providence, and Colgate during…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team continues to move up in the AVCA Poll. On Monday, the Bulldogs jumped from the 24th spot to number 16. UMD remains unbeaten on the young season and are coming off a huge upset win over 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. The Bulldogs will look to go to 10-0 on the year Tuesday evening…
FILE – A Trackman device used for the Automated Ball-Strike System is posted on the balcony behind home plate before a spring training baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Phoenix. NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s…
TWO HARBORS, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team made the trip up the North Shore, taking on Two Harbors on Monday. The Rails earn the road win, defeating the Agates in four sets. Proctor is back in action on Tuesday, September 30th, against Esko. First set is at 7 p.m. For Two Harbors, they will hit the road on Thursday, September…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team wrapped up their annual Stinger Classic tournament over the weekend. Now the Yellowjackets open up UMAC conference play. On Friday the 10-and-6 Yellowjackets hit the road to take on Northwestern in their first conference game of the year. A season ago, the Eagles and the Yellowjackets met in the UMAC championship game. Where Northwestern…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD forward Dominic James has put pen to paper on an NHL contract over the weekend. James Signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The forward last skated for the Bulldogs in the 2024-2025 season. In his final season with the Bulldogs, James appeared in 35 games and tallied 14 goals and 16 assists. Categories:…
DULUTH, Minn.- On the pitch, the UMD women’s soccer head coach Greg Cane hit a milestone in his coaching career. Cane earned his 300th career win on Friday, when his squad defeated Sioux Falls 5 to 1. With the win, Cane is now ranked 15th in wins among all division II active head coaches. The Bulldogs are currently 3-1-1 on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team put its undefeated record on the line Saturday, hosting 6th ranked Southwest Minnesota State. After dropping the first set, the Bulldogs won three consecutive sets to defeat the Mustangs 3-1, to improve to 9-0 on the year. Leading the way for UMD was Madeline Guetzkow with 18 kills. UMD will continue NSIC conference play…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team hosted the annual Stinger Classic over the weekend. The Yellowjackets closed out the tournament with a boarder battle match up against CSS. UWS defends their home court defeating the Saints 3-1, to improve to 10-6. The Yellowjackets begin UMAC conference play on Friday, September 26th, against Northwestern (Minn). Game time is at 7 p.m….
DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS football team held its home opener against Augsburg on Saturday afternoon. The Saints started the game out hot against the Auggies, taking an early 14-0 lead. However, the Auggies battled back to defeat the Saints 30-23. The Saints look to bounce back on Saturday, September 27th, against Macalester College. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Categories: College,…
CLEVELAND (AP) — The usual mention or flashback to something that happened in the Vince Lombardi era brings back fond memories for Green Bay Packers fans. That wasn’t the case after Sunday’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The last time the Packers lost a game where it was up by at least 10 points and had a shutout with four…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There was no cooling off Isaiah Rodgers no matter how many towels his fawning teammates used to fan the white-hot Vikings cornerback on the sideline. Rodgers’ historic domination of the Cincinnati Bengals was so disruptive the Vikings’ offense had to shush the home crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium for serenading the one-man turnover machine too loudly on…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team continued to prove that they are a top contender for the Section 7AAAA title. On Friday, the Hawks improved to 4-0 after defeating Cloquet 41 to 21. In Esko, the Esko football team continued their winning ways as they topped Mora 50 to 0 for their 3rd straight victory. As for Duluth Denfeld, they…
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time in four seasons, sharing the award this time with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx. Each player received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated. It’s the first time the award, first given out…
Coyote Millie Trading Card DULUTH, Min. – The Lake Superior Zoo now has a 2025–2026 trading card collection. It features 15 animals including: Alaskan brown bear, axolotl, bald eagle, Burmese python, capybara, caribou, Chilean rose-haired tarantula, coyote, North American river otter, pygmy slow loris, red-footed tortoise, red panda, ring-tailed lemur, sand cat, and three-banded armadillo. You can get the cards…
ESKO, Minn.- The Esko girls soccer team put its undefeated record on the line Thursday night, hosting Duluth Marshall in a rematch of last year’s section 7A championship game. Esko defeats the Hilltoppers 3 to 0 in the title game rematch to improve to 9-0 on the season. Esko is back in action on Saturday, September 20th, against Providence Academy….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team was selected to finish 6th in the NCHC preseason media poll on Thursday. In the poll, Western Michigan was selected to win the NCHC conference. Last year, the Bulldogs finished with a record of 13-30-3. Finishing 7th in the conference a season ago. UMD enters the season with a young roster, with 18…
DULUTH, Minn.- Changing positions can sometimes be an adjustment for players. But for Duluth Marshall senior striker Benson Peterson, it’s resulted in 17 goals in just eight games of action. “I’ve adapted my right wing game at striker. I tend to drive more and use my body to shield the ball and it’s led to lots of opportunites opening up…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Not only was it the UW-Superior women’s soccer teams first win of the season on Wednesday night, It was also the first win for new head coach Nick Piazza. Piazza and company shut out North Central, 6 to 0. UWS was led by Kamryn Hill, who had a hat trick in the victory. The Yellowjackets (1-4-1) will next…
CHICAGO, Illinois.- On the verge of beginning traning camp, former UMD defenseman Wyatt Kaiser can finally get to work. On Wednesday, the restricted free agent and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a new two-year, 1.7 million dollar deal. Kaiser is coming off a career-year as he had highs in goals, points, games played, blocked shots, and lastly hits. He last…
DULUTH, Minn.– Birders were ready with binoculars, cameras and counters, because right now, fall hawk migration is in full swing. Every fall, guests flock near and far to visit the cliffside birding site. Today specifically, counters kept busy with bald eagles, sharp shinned hawks, and broad winged hawks. This year, Hawk Ridge broke the state record with daily bluejay sightings….
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team is coming off another down year. But, the beauty of a new season means everyone starts over from scratch. The Bulldogs, who are just a little over two weeks from their season opener in Alaska, return a lot of talent. Those back include defenseman Joey Pierce, Aaron Pionk, and Ty Hanson. Plus, forward…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD forward Max Plante has landed on the NCHC Preseason All-Conference team. Just last season, the former Hermantown Hawk had nine goals and 19 assists in 23 games of action. He also secured a NCHC All-Rookie team nod for his efforts. Plante is the first Bulldog to be named to the team since current Flyer Noah Cates earned…
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current UWS libero Savanna Hering has been named the UMAC Defensive Player of the Week. Hering had 53 digs this past weekend at the UW-La Crosse tournament. She and the Yellowjackets also went 3 and 1 at the tourney. They’re next in action this weekend, hosting the Stinger Classic. Categories: College, Sports
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The ailing Minnesota Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve on Wednesday, requiring him to miss a minimum of four games with a hamstring injury suffered during what has become a costly defeat in the home opener. With quarterback J.J. McCarthy likely out for multiple weeks with a sprained ankle that occurred in that 22-6 loss to…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team returned to the win column on Tuesday night. After dropping the first set to Duluth East, the Rails rallied to take the next three and come away with the four-set victory. Reagan Rodberg led Proctor with 17 kills in the contest. Proctor plays at Two Harbors on Monday. As for Duluth East, they host…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captains for the upcoming season. Repping the “C” patch will be defenseman Joey Pierce. He’s the first Hermantown Hawk to be named the Bulldogs captain since Adam Krause during the 2015 season. As for the alternates they will be Kyler Kovich, Aaron Pionk, Ty Hanson, and lastly Max Plante. UMD…
DULUTH, Minn.- UMD head football coach Curt Wiese has been preaching the one play at a time mindset to his players all off-season long. This past Saturday, UMD’s contest against Minnesota State-Mankato just so happened to come down to just one final play. And unlike a few times last year, the Bulldogs came out on the right end this time…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Bulldog volleyball squad has cracked the top 25 for the first time this season. UMD comes in at number 24 in the AVCA poll after starting the season at 7-0. Just this past weekend, UMD took down Michigan Tech, Adelphi University, and Northern Michigan, with the last two contests resulting in straight-set sweeps. The Bulldogs continue their…
COLERAINE, Minn.- Congratulations are in order for Greenway senior outside hitter Ava Johnson. In Monday night’s contest against Chisholm, Johnson tallied her 1,000th kill. It happened on her first point of the night. She finished with 16 kills and 31 digs as the Raiders ending up falling to Chisholm in five sets. Johnson and Greenway are next in action on…
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team continued their hot streak on Monday night. Playing Duluth Denfeld in a Lake Superior conference matchup, the Lumberjacks left no doubt as they came away with a 6-1 victory. With the win, Cloquet-Carlton has now won their last six contests. They’ll next play at Proctor on Thursday. As for the Hunters, they are…
DULUTH, Minn.- To college football, UMD moved up in the AFCA D2 Coaches Poll on Monday. The Bulldogs jump from 24th to 16th in the nation following their upset 17 to 14 win over 7th ranked MSU-Mankato on Saturday. A key piece to the Bulldogs victory was UMD kicker Jadon Apgar, who went 3/3 on field goals including the game…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will enter the year ranked 6th after the first USCHO Poll was dropped Monday morning. The Bulldogs were the 4th team in the WCHA to crack the top 6. Wisconsin is ranked first with Ohio State and Minnesota following them respectively. UMD drops the puck on the 2025-2026 season this upcoming Friday, when…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Hilltopper is re-upping with his current pro team. Nolan Krenzen has re-signed with the South Carolina Stingrays, who are the AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals. Krenzen appeared in four games for the team last season. Before that, he skated for the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he tallied a total of 40 points. Krenzen last played…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the next game with a sprained ankle, coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday. McCarthy didn’t miss any time during Minnesota’s 22-6 loss to Atlanta, passing an initial medical evaluation and getting his foot taped up for extra support after the injury occurred late in the third quarter at the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bijan Robinson got back to work on the ground, and the Atlanta Falcons were back in business. Robinson ran 22 times for 143 yards, Georgia native Parker Romo made five field goals without a miss in his Falcons debut, and Atlanta smothered J.J. McCarthy for six sacks and three turnovers in a 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday….
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series. Collier hit 7 of 11 shots with a 3-pointer and all five of her free throws, adding six rebounds. Natisha…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to outperforming forecasts every year, but this season might represent their most remarkable accomplishment yet. During a season in which they have built the best record in the majors, the Brewers reached their latest milestone by becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth. According to MLB, the New York Mets’ 3-2…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted its home opener on Saturday against 7th ranked MSU-Mankato. The Mavericks scored a touchdown late in the second quarter to give them a 7-3 lead at halftime over UMD. In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs and the Mavericks were tied 14-14 But the Bulldogs put together a 6:19 drive that was capped off…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team closed out the Up North Preseason Tournament against Northern Michigan. The Bulldogs pick up the sweep, defeating the Wildcats in three sets. Leading the way for UMD was senior middle blocker Kylie Broten with 12 kills in three sets. The Bulldogs (7-0) open up NSIC conference play on Friday, September 19th, against Sioux Falls…
DULUTH, Minn. — This year marks 30 years of the NorthShore Inline Marathon, and skaters, skiers, and runners are making their trek to Duluth for one of the largest marathons in the world. “Tomorrow is the big race day, and we’ve got around 2,500 racers coming in from around the world. We’ve got 15 countries represented, and 48 states,” said…
