Sports

Proctor Football Returns to the Field

The Rails will take the field for the first time since 2019, kicking off against Cloquet on September 2. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- After two years without any action, the Proctor football team is back on the field. Headed by a new coach Matt Krivinchuk, the Rails are hoping for a fresh start to the 2022 season. “We’re trying to create a program that’s about player driven ownership, doing things that create unity, caring and teaching all of our core values…

UMD Football Finishes Summer Camp Season with Youth Camp

Friday will be the last day for the campers and will wrap up the summer camp season for the Bulldogs.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team is holding a two-day youth camp out at Malosky Stadium for kids ages 3rd to 8th grade. Getting a grip on the fundamentals on both the offense and defensive sides of the ball and had some fun learning from the Bulldogs they look up to. “Growing up being able to come to these camps…

Duluth Huskies Blow Past Mankato in Series Opener

First pitch for Game Two is set for 6:35 pm Friday. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies returned to Wade Stadium tonight looking for a win over the Mankato Moondogs to snap a four-game losing streak. The offense was booming tonight. Duluth put up ten runs through the first three innings. Peyton Powell and Colin Burgess led the way each with four RBIs. The Huskies win the series opener 14-4. First pitch…

Annual Duluth Kennel Club Dog Show Begins This Week

The show will get started on Thursday and run through Sunday in the Pioneer Hall down at the DECC.

  DULUTH, Minn.- On Thursday the annual Duluth Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show gets started and will feature over 150 breeds of dogs, competing for the prestigious title of Best in Show. Judges will comb through the competition to find the dog that best defines its breed. “This is a proving ground. This is where the judges, where you…

UMD Volleyball Concludes Summer Camp Season

12 high school volleyball teams participated in the team camp Wednesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- At Romano Gym the Bulldogs hosted their final camp of the summer with a team camp. High school volleyball teams from across the Midwest came to campus to perfect skills on the court, compete in game like scenarios and build team chemistry ahead of the upcoming season. “It’s a great way to start bonding together as a group,…

Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau added to USA Hockey’s U17 Team

Vieau will compete with the team in the U17 Five National Tournament in Colorado on August 9.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Wednesday morning Hermantown’s Dallas Vieau go word he was one of 20 hockey players to make the 2022 U17 men’s select team who will compete at the U17 Five National tournament in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August 9. Vieau is coming off a season with hockey powerhouse Hermantown, where he scored 17 goals with 12 assists in 31…

Great Outdoors: DPD Hosts Take a Kid Fishing

DULUTH, Minn. – “We’re exposing some kids to outdoor experiences that might never get that opportunity. So, hopefully each one of these kids who does this gets a new appreciation for being outside,” Duluth Police Department Sergeant, Mike Lafontaine says. The Duluth Police Department is putting on their Take a Kid Fishing program once again this summer. Every Tuesday the…

UW-Superior Men’s Basketball Holds Youth Skills Camp

There will be more opportunities to learn from the Yellowjackets this summer, the basketball team will be holding a scoring camp next week.

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS men’s basketball team is hosting a three day skills camp for kids ranging from 5th to 12th grade. The campers will work on skills work and the speed of play the game requires, with an emphasis on a teamwork environment, all while having the opportunity to stay on campus and live like a Yellowjacket. “We…

Duluth FC Secures Playoff Spot

The team will await final seedings following Med City's final games this week. 

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s official, Duluth FC has solidified their spot in play-offs this year. The final game of the season on Friday will lock in where the team falls in the brackets, but no doubt for these guys, this is the most exciting part of the season. Making playoffs was a goal in the club since the start of the…

Duluth Huskies See Three Players get All-Star Team Recognition

The All-Star Game is set for July 29 at Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Being named to an All-Star team is quite the accomplishment for any athlete. Three of Duluth Huskies will represent their team and the Great Plains division in this year’s Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kristian Campbell, Eddy Rosario and Jake Christianson have been selected to play in this All-Star game later this month. Campbell has the fifth best…

Exclusive Tour of Wade Stadium

Take a look inside every inch of Wade Stadium with this exclusive tour.

DULUTH, Minn.-  See what the players see with this full tour of the historic Wade Stadium, alongside General Manager Greg Culver. Take a look inside every inch of Wade Stadium with this exclusive tour. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Coaches Corner: Will Peterson

For this week's segment we hear from Duluth Huskies pitching coach Will Peterson.

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we catch up with the Duluth Huskies pitching coach Will Peterson. Taking a look into his pitching staff, the role they played in the first half division win and what’s to come in the second stretch. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Military Night at Halvor Lines Speedway

The gates open Sunday at 4 PM, is there is a chance of rain the race will be rescheduled for July 17.

PROCTOR, Minn.- If you have a need for speed the Halvor Lines Speedway in Proctor is hosting their annual military night Sunday, completely free to the public. The night will feature giveaways, a chance to see the race cars up close and autographs from some of the drivers. The president of the track, Duane Caywood says they decided on free…

Duluth FC Prepares for Rematch with Med City FC

Duluth FC will kick off against Med City tomorrow 7 PM at Public Schools Stadium. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Back on June 25, Duluth FC beat top team Med City FC 2-1 in the final minutes of the game with back to back goals by Sam Thornton. On Saturday, the highly anticipated re-match, this time with the conference title on the line. Duluth FC right on the heels of Med City sitting at about a tenth of…

Huskies Host Youth Baseball and Softball Camp

The Huskies will host a four day camp August 8-11 out at Wade Stadium. Find more information or register on their website. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Friday morning the Duluth Huskies held their second youth camp of the summer, giving baseball and softball players around Duluth the opportunity to learn from the pros. The camp focused on the basics of hitting, fielding and pitching and for the guys it was a chance to reminisce. “I just love coming out and trying to give back…

Huskies Shutout by Loggers

The Huskies will look for the split Saturday in Game Two, first pitch is set for 6:35 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies hosted the La Crosse Loggers for the first time this season at Wade Stadium. The Loggers would take Game One of the Great Plains East division match-up 6-0 on Friday night. The Huskies will look for the split Saturday in Game Two, first pitch is set for 6:35 PM. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League,…

Huskies Set Sights on Second Half

Duluth has a tough division schedule early in the second half.

DULUTH, Minn.-  Coming off a strong finish to the first half of the season, winning the Great Plains East division, the second half is officially underway. The Duluth Huskies aren’t done just yet, general manager Greg Culver says the team has their sights set on finishing the second half on top. “Knowing that you’ve got a playoff spot, then helps…

Three Incoming UMD Men’s Hockey Players Enter 2022 NHL Draft

The trio will add to the 116 total Bulldogs to be selected in the draft since 1970.

  DULUTH, Minn.- Starting tonight 217 total hockey players dreams will come true as the 31 teams in the NHL will make their picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, stacking their teams with the future talent of their programs. It’s no secret that UMD has produced some of the most outstanding hockey stars in the country. Three incoming Bulldogs…

UMD Men’s Hockey Adds Exhibition Game with St. Thomas

Since it's an exhibition game it won't count for or against the team.

DULUTH, Minn.- If you’re for looking for a way to bring in the New Year, what better way than watching the UMD men’s hockey team? The Bulldogs have added an exhibition game on New Year’s Eve down at Amsoil Arena against the University of St. Thomas. Since it’s an exhibition game it won’t count for or against the team, nor…

Kids Legacy Golf Fund Hosts First Junior Golf Event

The Kids Legacy Golf Fund will be at the Grand View, Proctor and Nemadji golf courses over the next few weeks, kids 8-14 are welcome.

  DULUTH, Minn.- Pike Lake golf course had over 30 kids out learning about golf and participating in a round of nine holes. The event was for the Kids Legacy Golf Fund, an organization dedicated to promoting the game in the twin ports area. With the help of the fund, 50 sets of golf clubs have been donated for kids…

The Expense of Youth Sports Continues to Grow

The cost of youth sports has grown to be a billion dollar industry, with the average cost ranging from $700-$1000 per month.

DULUTH, Minn.- Youth sports are huge in the Northland and at a young age kids tend to find their passion for athletics, but you know what they say, you have to pay to play. The cost of youth sports has grown to be a billion dollar industry, between travel, equipment, lessons and even being a part of a team in…

Duluth FC Wins at Home in Shutout Fashion

Duluth will host Med City FC Saturday at 7 PM with a chance to take first place in the Mid-west North conference. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC returned home Wednesday after 3 games on road. The Bluegreens offense surged scoring 4 goals on the night to get the win over La Crosse Aris FC 4-0. Duluth will host Med City FC Saturday at 7 PM with a chance to take first place in the Mid-west North conference. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

Huskies Drop Series Opener to Larks

Duluth will look to get the split on Thursday at home, first pitch is set for 6:35 PM. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- Coming out of the first half as Great Plains East division champions, the Duluth Huskies open the second half with a series against the Bismarck Larks. However, the Huskies would drop the series opener Wednesday night 8-4, despite getting of to a great start with a Jonathan Vastine lead off home run. Duluth will look to get…

Duluth International Regatta Returns to Lake Superior Waters

The regatta will take place Saturday, July 9 on Silver Bay, at the site of the rowing center, the club encourages spectators to come out and watch.

  DULUTH, Minn.- After a two year hiatus, the Duluth Rowing Club is hosting their annual Duluth International regatta, inviting clubs from the United States and Canada to compete in the waters of Lake Superior. The regatta will take place Saturday, July 9 on Silver Bay, at the site of the rowing center. All ages and levels of competitors are…

UMD Hockey Adds New Strength and Conditioning Coach

Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience to UMD.

  DULUTH, Minn.- The men’s and women’s hockey teams will have a new strength and conditioning coach creating their workout programs, UMD announced on Tuesday. Jeremy Golden brings more than a decade of experience, having coached for the Providence College hockey teams, University of New Mexico, Santa Clara University, Cornell and most recently the University of Virginia. Golden says, he’s…

St. Scholastica’s Zach Edwards Setting Records in European League of Football

Edwards has racked up 3,958 total passing yards and has a chance to get to four thousand.

  St. Scholastica’s own Zach Edwards who graduated in 2020 and is currently playing in the European League of Football for the Barcelona Dragons is now the All-time passing leader in the league. Edwards has racked up 3,958 total passing yards and has a chance to get to four thousand, making him the first player in the league’s history to…

Mic’d Up with Eddy Rosario

We take a look inside pre-game warm ups with Eddy Rosario.

  DULUTH, Minn.- This week we continue to follow the Huskies with a mic’d up segment with catcher and designated hitter, out of the University of Nebraska Omaha, Eddy Rosario. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Coaches Corner: Expos Baseball Organization

For this week's segment we hear from coaches and co-founders of the Expos Baseball organization Seth Marsolek and Tom Berrisford.

DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with the Expos Baseball Organization coaches and co-founders Seth Marsolek and Tom Berrisford. We talk travel baseball opportunities in the Northland and teh exposure it offers the players for their future baseball careers. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Hermantown Baseball’s Cam Pietrusa Signs NLI to Mesabi Range Baseball

Pietrusa will suit up for the Norseman next season. 

  HERMANTOWN, Minn.- On Thursday, the Hermantown baseball team announced on Twitter that their very own Cam Pietrusa put pen to paper signing on with the Mesabi Range baseball team. Pietrusa graduated in 2021 and after going to UMD during the fall semester, taking time away from the sport, he realized it wasn’t time to hang up the cleats. “During…

UW-Superior Teaching Summer Tennis Lessons

UWS Tennis will have another session the second week of July and early August, each session is three weeks long.

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The UW-Superior tennis team is holding tennis lessons for kids ranging from the youth level through 18U. The lessons focus on the technique and strategy as well as the mental aspect of the game, with hopes they will translate on to the court in game play. “Just see tennis grow in Superior, that’s kind of the goal. We…

Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Allows Kids to Learn from the Pros

The camp will run from July 25-28 at the Superior Ice Arena.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Twin Ports Pro Development camp is returning this summer to the Superior Ice Arena. The camp will teach aspiring competitive hockey players the fundamentals of the game from coaches who play at the highest level of competition. Some include male and female UMD hockey standouts, as well as some professional hockey players. “I think there’s some details,…

Minnesota Wilderness Look to Stack 2022-23 Roster

The Wilderness will have to weigh out the best options for the team as they finalize their roster. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- Hockey in the Northland doesn’t stop. It’s no wonder some of the best players in the country come from right here. On Thursday the Minnesota Wilderness wrapped up their main camp of the season. The camp that started on Tuesday saw some of the most elite hockey stars from across the country travel through Cloquet to compete for…

Duluth Huskies Earn Split Over Rochester Honkers

The Huskies will hit the road for a Great Plains East match-up with the La Crosse Loggers on Friday, first pitch is set for 6:35 PM.

  DULUTH, Minn.-  The Duluth Huskies offense came alive Thursday night winning Game Two of the series 15-8 against the Rochester Honkers. On the mound for Duluth Jaron DeBerry improves to 2-0 on the season, giving up no runs on two hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings of work. The Huskies will hit the road for a Great Plains…

Huskies Fall to Rochester Honkers in Game One

Duluth will look to get the split in Game Two on Thursday. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Coming off a two days rest, the Duluth Huskies hosted the Rochester Honkers in Game One of the series Wednesday night. The Huskies fall to the Honkers 6-2, putting up 3 errors and leaving 10 runners on base. Duluth will look to get the split in Game Two on Thursday. First pitch is set for 6:35 PM.  …

Expos Baseball Program Building Better Players

The organization has a 9U, 10U and 15U team. More to come on the program, Friday in this week's Coaches Corner. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Travel baseball is the newest and best way to stay sharp in the off season, while preparing these kids for a higher level of play. One program out of Duluth, has brought together the Northland’s best talent all on one team. The Expos baseball organization provides players in Duluth the opportunity to play for an elite travel team…

Minnesota Vikings Release 2022 Training Camp Schedule

The Vikings will have 14 open practices, starting with Back Together Saturday on July 30.

EAGAN, Minn.- Teams in the NFL released their training camp schedules Tuesday, signifying that football season is right around the corner. The Minnesota Vikings was one of those teams. They announced the 62nd training camp in program history, that features 14 open practices kicking off with Back Together Saturday on July 30. To celebrate fans can watch both the walk…

Enger Park Hosts Junior Golf School

The session had around 60 kids out on the course Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday at Enger Park kids developed their skills and love for the game on the green. Enger park held a junior golf school Tuesday, that gave golfers of all levels the opportunity to prefect long shots at the driving range, as well as putting and chipping techniques on the course, but most importantly having fun with the game….

UMD Volleyball Hosts Large Youth Camp

Romano gym held around 140 campers Tuesday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Volleyball team held their first camp of the summer and had quite the turn out of future volleyball stars. Romano gym held around 140 campers Tuesday, with girls ranging from fifth to eighth grade and traveling to Duluth from across the Midwest and even parts of Canada. Head Coach Jim Boos says the sport is growing…

Softball Making a Comeback in the Northland

Braun Park hosted 36 softball teams ages 9u to 14u.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Wood City Classic softball tournament wrapped up today as teams from across the Northland competed for the championship. The tournament started just a year ago and since then, has doubled in size with 36 teams and around 400 girls at Braun Park today. Organizers say, the sports is making a presence again in the Northland. “We’ve been…

Huskies Get Series Sweep over Bismarck

Duluth will be back in action Wednesday against Rochester. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies took Game Two from the Bismarck Larks Sunday at Wade Stadium. The Huskies surged to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and continued to tack on runs throughout the game, getting the win 12-8. Duluth will be back in action Wednesday against Rochester. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports

Lake Superior Open Kicks Off this Weekend

The tournament is expecting 170 soccer team from across Minnesota ranging from youth to premiere level.

DULUTH, Minn.- The annual Essentia Health Lake Superior Open Soccer Tournament kicks off on Friday night. The tournament is expecting 170 soccer team from across Minnesota ranging from youth to premiere level, as well as both boys and girls teams. Organizers say the majority of the teams travel up from the cities to play, but also some local talent comes…

Skyline taking Summer League Registrations

Skyline will have Duck Pin and Cribbage leagues starting up next week, you can register on their website. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer nights, involving some friendly competition, Skyline Social and Games has exactly what you’re looking for and then some. Skyline offers all kinds of leagues including sand volleyball, bocce ball, and spike ball. Skyline’s president Corey Kolquist says there are over 600 teams and thousands that come to…

Huskies Vote Team Superlatives

The Huskies voted their teammates for baseball themed superlatives.

DULUTH, Minn.- Out at pre-game batting practice the Huskies voted for a number of team superlatives, the winners are as follows: Best game day drip/style: Kristian Campbell Most likely to be late to batting practice: Jared Mettam Most likely to take Little League coaching too seriously: Eddie Rosario Most likely to be ejected after arguing a bad call: Michael Sarhatt…

Nemadji Golf Course Involves Local Kids in Junior Golf Program

Nemadji golf course will have more junior sessions this summer. The registration form can be found on their website.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Nemadji Golf Course in Superior has a junior program that gets kids in the community out on the course to learn more about the game of golf. Thursday, the junior golfers learned some basic swinging and putting techniques, but most importantly Nemadji’s head teaching professional Steve Barschdorf wants to see kids fall in love with the game….

Duluth Rowing Club Encourages Anyone to Join

The club offers two week "Learn to Row" programs during the summer.

DULUTH, Minn.- It is certainly starting to feel like summer time and what better way to enjoy the day than taking advantage of our very own Lake Superior? Down at Park Point that’s exactly what the Duluth Rowing Club does almost every morning. Most of the members range anywhere from middle school aged into their eighties. Members say, rowing is…

UMD Women’s Basketball Holds Youth Camp

The women's basketball team will be holding a few different camps this summer, including another youth camp in July

DULUTH, Minn.- The women’s basketball team held a camp for girls ranging from ages 3rd grade to 8th grade Wednesday. The campers focused on the basics of basketball through drills and instruction from their favorite Bulldogs and coaches. Coach Mandy Pearson says she wants to see players at all levels find their love for the game. “I want everybody that…

UMD Football Hosts High School Team Camp

The camp welcomed more than 700 high school football players to the campus.

DULUTH, Minn.- On Wednesday UMD football wrapped up their first team camp of the summer with 21 high school teams from across Minnesota and Wisconsin participating. Malosky Stadium was packed with more than 700 high school football players who came out with their teams for a three-day full contact camp that allowed guys to line up against another team in…

Hermantown Girls Soccer Gets Jump Start on Fall Season

The girls soccer team will continue to work out the mechanics in preparation for the fall through the end of the month. 

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown girls soccer team is knocking the dust off their cleats with some preseason preparation. Starting this month the Hawks have held summer practices in an effort to get as many reps as possible with an emphasis on the basics and building team chemistry. “It’s just a great opportunity for us girls to bond, we do lots…