DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team has added Ryan Kirsch as the newest addition to the coaching staff. Kirsch brings plenty of experience to the Bulldogs sidelines, having coached at Kirkwood Community College since 2018 where he helped lead the Eagles to a 92-28 record in his time with the program and was even named to Under Armor’s top…
CLOQUET, Minn.- Earlier this month Cloquet-Esko-Carlton named former St. Scholastica hockey standout Kennedy Houge their new head coach of the program. Houge acted as the teams assistant coach the last three season and is now given her first opportunity as a head coach, but is ready to face the challenge head on. “It wasn’t something I anticipated so soon in…
DULUTH, Minn.- The big draw, Grandma’s full marathon, saw two winners who aren’t new to this stage. Dominic Ondoro, broke Dick Beardsley’s record back in 2014, and Saturday ran away with the second best time in Grandma’s men’s history, behind only his own record. He finished today in two hours and nine minutes, shy just 30 seconds of his previous…
DULUTH, Minn. – In the Grandma’s Wheelchair Marathon on Saturday, a nearly photo-finish for the men’s race. Aaron Pike crosses the finish line first by just three seconds, inching by the 2021 winner JohnBoy Smith. Pike set a new personal record by nearly a minute, finishing at one hour and 20 minutes for his fourth first place victory at Grandma’s….
DULUTH, Minn.- The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon saw a couple of newcomers cross the finish line out front to claim the victory. In the men’s field Daniel Kemboi finished in just over one hour. He was less than a minute from the event record pace, claiming his third first place victory this year. For the ladies, Rosie Edwards also in…
DULUTH, Minn.- Earlier this week Fox 21’s Cam Derr got to try some of Wade Stadium’s ballpark favorites from the Duluth Huskies concessions staff. The concessions stand is open for all Duluth Huskies games with traditional favorites but also some with a twist. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- This week on Coaches Corner we have Duluth FC head coach Sean Morgan. The Blue-Greens are off to a hot start as they enter into the second half of their season. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Grandma’s Marathon begins early Saturday, where runners from across the globe have traveled to Duluth to compete head to head in a star studded field of competition. One of those racers is Minnesota’s very own Dakotah Lindwurm who’s back and ready to defend her title, after becoming the first Minnesota woman to win since Janis Klecker back in…
DULUTH, Minn.- You win football games up front, and one of the most important positions on the field is the offensive line. Besides, what is a great offense without a great wall up front. Back in April, former UMD left guard Garth Heikkinen stepped down as O-line coach to pursue an opportunity outside of football. Recently, the Bulldogs have…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD Men’s basketball team hosted their annual elementary school basketball camp at the Romano Gym Wednesday morning. Over one hundred kids kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the camp that focused on basketball drills but the kids also got the opportunity to work hands on with their favorite Bulldogs. “It brings a lot of energy to our…
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior softball team’s Emma Raye was named Wisconsin’s Player of the Year for Division I, as well as all state and all districts first team. The future Wisconsin Badger earned the title getting a hit in more than half her at bats, posting a .506 batting average, with 24 runs batted in, six home runs and on…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies dropped Game Two of the series against the Mankato Moondogs 7-4 Wednesday, after a walk off win in Game One. The Huskies will hit the road Thursday to take on Eau Claire Express. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
CLOQUET, Minn.- Friday Night Lights is just around the corner. Summer football practices are starting to pick up as team work out the kinds and perfect the playbook early on. One of those teams getting an early jump is Cloquet. This years team will be headed by new head coach Jeff Ojanen this season and 29 seniors on the roster,…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies faced off against the Mankato Moondogs for the second time this season, but this time Duluth got to play on their home turf. The Huskies pulled out the win in Game One of the series 5-4. Game Two is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:35 PM at Wade Stadium. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Well you can’t enjoy a baseball game without peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and of course a hot dog and out at Wade Stadium they make sure you never go hungry. The Huskies concession stand has all your ball park favorites and even a twist on the traditional ones, going right along with the game day experience you’ll get at…
DULUTH, Minn.- After 46 years of races and over 5 million miles run over the years, this unique race has become a tradition in the city of Duluth. Grandma’s started back in 1977 by a group of local runners. The first race was just 150 participants but quickly grew to what it is now, one of the largest, most popular…
WRENSHALL, Minn. – “It is really fun. I, for years have wanted to bring egg-tourism to this farm,” Locally Laid Egg Company Marketing Chick, Lucie Amundsen says. Locally Laid Egg Company, a business based out of Wrenshall known for their eggs has taken on a new venture. The company has built a 6 foot elevated house, an AirB-N-Bawk as they…
DULUTH, Minn.- Karen Stromme announced her retirement back in May, however with UMD’s current athletic director Josh Berlo transitioning out of the university, Stromme will step into the role as AD until a permanent one is found. Stromme has worked as the University’s senior associate athletic director for internal operations and senior woman administrator, as well as compiling impressive accolades…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies fell to the Rochester Honkers 10-5 in Game Two on Monday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies will look to bounce back tomorrow against the Mankato Moondogs. Categories: Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball team was sent on their way to the State Tournament in style on Monday. Friends and family gathered outside the school as the team packed up the bus and hit the road to St. Cloud for their fourth state tournament appearance since 2017. “We took that to heart and said, ‘You know, we’re going…
DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted their second camp of the summer Monday, as hopeful future Bulldogs came from all across the Midwest to showcase their skills and for coaches to take a look at the future of their program. “Camps like today give us an opportunity to evaluate both personally, athletically and mentally kids, really throughout the Midwest…
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Vikings fullback and graduate of Duluth Denfeld high school, CJ Ham returned to his alma mater Saturday to host his third annual youth football camp, but also to remind the campers that anything is possible. Ham didn’t take the traditional route to the NFL. He graduated from Denfeld in 2011, tallying 1,873 yards and 24 touchdowns for…
CULVER, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with South Ridge baseball coach Aaron Weber as the Panthers bring home their fourth straight Section 7AA and head into the State Tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- June marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The amendment changed athletics forever, giving female athletes equal opportunity to showcase their skills on the diamond, the court or wherever they choose to play. Title IX was passed in 1972, the amendment says that no person on the basis of sex can be denied participation, benefits of or discriminated…
DULUTH, Minn.- Grunnah Power Skating held a youth skating and skills hockey clinic Friday. The players worked on tactical skating, shooting and puck control skills, as well as an emphasis on pressure situations in game-like scenarios. “It’s seeing the kids come back every time, seeing them grow, seeing how they change as individuals and as human beings. Seeing how much…
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday St. Scholastica announced a makeover to the athletics logo. St. Scholastica has undergone some change this past year as their teams moved over to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). With this change and their 50th anniversary approaching, the college thought it was time for a rebrand. The college says the updated shield is meant to…
SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The Section 7AA Championship game on Thursday was held at NBC Sports Complex. The final two teams in the section, Proctor and Duluth Marshall faced off for the title. The Hilltoppers would get the win 8-4 as they advance to the Class AA State tournament. Categories: High School, Sports
PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor high school will have three sports representing their school in their respective state tournaments. On Wednesday, family, friends and classmates gathered outside Proctor for a send-off celebration as the softball team, a couple golfers and members of the track and field team were sent on their way. This state tournament appearance is the softball team’s first…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Grand Rapids faced Chisago Lakes Wednesday in the Section 7AAA Championship Game at Fichtner Field. The Thunderhawks cruised by the Wildcats 9-2 to clinch their spot in the state tournament for the programs 18th time in their history. Categories: High School, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies kept their hot streak alive Wednesday night, defeating the Waterloo Bucks 7-3 at Wade Stadium. The Huskies will host the Bucks Thursday for Game Two of the series. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC returned home after dropping their first game of the season last Saturday. Tonight, they looked to bounce back against Joy Athletic Club. The Blue-Greens blanked the Goats 3-0 at Public Schools Stadium Wednesday night. Duluth FC will hit the road Saturday against Sioux Falls Thunder FC. Categories: College, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior softball team has said since the start of this season that they had the pieces to make a deep playoff run. Well the Spartans knew right as they are now getting ready to take the state tournament field for the first time since 1993. The Spartans have made some noise up to this point in…
DULUTH, Minn. – Behind 6 and 2/3 no-hit innings from Owen Marsolek, Duluth Marshall got the 5-0 win over Esko in the section 7AA winners bracket semifinal game. In the elimination bracket semifinal, Proctor hung on to defeat Esko 11-9 to advance to the section championship. The Hilltoppers and Rails will face each other Thursday in the section 7AA championship…
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – The MSHSL voted Tuesday morning for high school basketball teams to start using shot clocks for the 2023-24 season. The board also voted to allow conferences to use shot clocks for conference games beginning this season if all conference schools have shot clocks. Back in December, the board voted unanimously to adopt a 35-second shot clock….
DULUTH, Minn. – “We look forward to Summer more than anything. We’re very excited for the warm weather and the people coming and we love the visitors and we love being part of this community and doing what we can to be a transportation provider for it,” said Co-Owner of Leaf Rides, Jed Irvine. Summer is back and so are…
COHASSET, Minn. – Former Grand Rapids forward Hunter Bischoff made history this week as the first ever commit for the Augustana men’s hockey program. The Vikings are getting ready to begin their first ever NCAA Division I hockey season in the fall of 2023. Most recently, Bischoff spent this past season playing for the Anchorage Wolverines in the NAHL, putting…
WILLOW RIVER, Minn. -Last week, the Moose Lake/Willow River softball team won the section 7A title to clinch the co-op’s first ever trip to state. Now the Rebels are looking forward to making more history later this week. Moose Lake High School went to state in 1982 but since the two schools combined just a few years later, the Rebels…
ESKO, Minn. – State track and field meets will take place later this week and this is the first year Minnesota will have three classes. In section 7A, Esko dominated the section meets with both the boys and girls winning the titles. The Esko boys took down defending champs GNK, who finished second and will also advance to state. The…
CLOQUET, Minn. – Minnesota Wilderness forward Barrett Hall announced his commitment over the weekend to St. Cloud State men’s hockey. Hall finished his rookie season with the Wilderness with five goals and 20 points. He also played in all nine playoff games, registering a goal and four assists. Hall also spent part of this past season finishing with his high…
DULUTH, Minn. – Second-year Duluth Huskies outfielder Noah Marcelo lifted a grand slam to left field, his second of the young season, to give the Huskies the 9-5 win over the Willmar Stingers. Marcelo now has 12 RBI through just six games this season. JD Rogers went 3-for-5 with an RBI double on the day, while Harrison Kreiling gave up…
MADISON, Wis. – WIAA state softball brackets have been released as the action gets started next week. Superior earns the No. 5 seed in Division 1 and will face No. 4 seed Cedarburg in the quarterfinals on Thursday, June 9 around 2:00 p.m. The semifinals are set for Friday night with the Division 1 state championship set to take place…
MANKATO, Minn. – State softball brackets have been released as the fun gets started next week. In Class A, Moose Lake/Willow River is the No. 2 seed and will face unseeded Wabasha-Kellogg on Thursday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the state quarterfinals. In Class AA, Proctor earns the No. 1 seed and will face unseeded Pipestone Area in the…
DULUTH, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from the general manger of the Duluth Huskies, as the Northwoods League season is officially underway. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies kept the Willmar Stingers off the board in a 6-0 win Friday night at Wade Stadium. Game Two of the series will take place Saturday, first pitch is set for 3:05 P.M.. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports
SUPERIOR, Wis. – This week, Superior’s Jake Kidd received an invite to take part in the Wisconsin High School All-Star soccer game, which will take place later this summer. Kidd finished his senior year second in the state in goals and became the 13th Wisconsin player to score 100 career goals. And he won’t be alone at the event as…
BIWABIK, Minn. – Thursday, the Section 7AA prep golf championships took place up at Giant’s Ridge. On the boys side, Cloquet is heading back to the state tournament for the second straight year. They were led by junior Karson Patten and sophomore Anders Gunelson, who finished in first and second place, respectively. On the girls side, it was Mesabi East…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Ellie Gandy signed her National Letter of Intent to join the UW-Stout women’s lacrosse team. Gandy has suited up for the varsity squad since 2019 and battled back from a knee injury during her junior campaign. As a senior, she finished with three goals, one assist and six ground balls, helping the…
DULUTH, Minn. – UMD and men’s hockey head coach Scott Sandelin have agreed to a two-year contact that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season. The Hibbing native has been with the program for the past 22 seasons and has led the Bulldogs to seven straight NCAA tournament appearances and 11 overall during his tenure. That also…
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Senior Emma Raye knocked in four runs and junior Haley Zembo struck out 13 batters in seven shutout innings of work as the Superior softball team knocked off SPASH 9-0 to clinch the program’s fifth-ever state trip to the state tournament and their first since 1993. The Spartans now await seeding for the state tournament, which…
DULUTH, Minn. – After getting a big win in the home opener Wednesday night, the Duluth Huskies dropped Wednesday afternoon’s game to the Minnesota Mud Puppies 7-6 in 12 innings. The Huskies will be back at home Friday night when they host the Willmar Stingers. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports
