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Prep Volleyball: Grand Rapids & Duluth East Notch Straight Set Victories

The Thunderhawks (17-2) will next play at Greenway on Thursday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- In a game with big section and conference implications, Grand Rapids would go on to sweep Hermantown on Tuesday. The Thunderhawks (17-2) will next play at Greenway on Thursday. In other volleyball action, Duluth East would protect their home court by defeating Superior in straight sets. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Football Continues Homestand Against UMary

UMD is 8-0 all-time against UMary.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD football would dominate for three quarters against MSU-Moorhead on Saturday, but then the Dragons made things interesting as they scored 21 to come within 12 at the final whistle. A win’s a win though and the Bulldogs are now 3 and 2 on the season. They continue their homestand this weekend when they welcome in a 1-4…

UMD Volleyball Moves Up to #6 in AVCA Poll

Another big matchup awaits UMD as they will travel to St. Cloud tonight to face the seventh ranked Huskies.

  DULUTH, Minn.- UMD is now up to number six in the AVCA poll. Three spots up from the number nine spot a week ago. The Dogs are coming off another weekend sweep as they picked up road wins at number seven Southwest Minnesota State and Sioux Falls. Now, another big matchup awaits UMD as they will travel to St….

Prep Soccer: Duluth Denfeld Boys Blank Princeton on Home Turf

Parker Chastey and Matt Eklund would be the goal scorers for the Hunters.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boy’s soccer team picked up their 9th win of the season on Monday, shutting out Princeton 2-0. Parker Chastey and Matt Eklund would be the goal scorers for the Hunters. Camden Rask would stop all five shots that came his way in net for his 5th shut out of the year. Denfeld (9-4-1) will next…

Prep Tennis: Cloquet Advances in Section 7AA Tournament

With the win, the Lumberjacks will next play top seeded Elk River on Tuesday.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet girls tennis team is on to the next round of the Section 7AA tournament after defeating Duluth Denfeld 6 to 1 in the play-in game. With the win, the Lumberjacks will next play top seeded Elk River on Tuesday. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Ranked 4th, Three Players Pick Up Weekly Honors

Emma Soderberg, Maggie Flaherty, and Ben Steeves would earn weekly honors as well.

DULUTH, Minn.- Both the Men’s and Women’s USCHO polls dropped this afternoon. The Bulldog men move up one spot to number four after their opening weekend sweep of Arizona State. They will head into a bye week before playing at Mankato a week from Friday. As for the women’s squad, they stay put at number four after picking up two…

Summer Fishing Season Comes to A Close As Shops Get Ready for Ice Fishing

Marine General gets ready for the upcoming ice fishing season.

DULUTH, Minn.–Summer fishing season is officially behind us. Boats are coming off the water and into storage. And now, excitement is building for the ice fishing season. Staff at Marine General in Duluth are working to clear out kayaks and paddle boards to make room for augers and ice houses. The owner tells us winter business these days is comparable…

UMD Men’s Hockey Earns Sweep in Season Opener

UMD will be back in action, Friday, October 14 on the road against Minnesota State Mankato. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team won Game One Saturday night over Arizona State. The Bulldogs looked for the series sweep on Sunday to start the season. The Sun Devils struck first in the second period but that would be the only time they found the back of the net. UMD scored three in the second, with back…

UMD Men’s Hockey Wins Overtime Thriller in Season Opener

The Bulldogs will finish the series with Arizona, Sunday, puck drop is set for 4 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey season began Saturday night at Amsoil Arena against Arizona State. The Sundevils got the scoring started early in the first quarter. The Bulldogs tie it up in the second with a Dominic James goal. The game would come down to an overtime shoot-out, falling UMD’s favor, winning 3-2. The Bulldogs will finish the series…

St. Scholastica Football’s Last Second Field Goal Lifts Saints to Victory

St. Scholastica will travel to Gustavus Adolphus, Saturday, October 8. Kick off is set 1 PM. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica football team finally played at home, welcoming in Hamline University. The Saints and Pipers went back and forth the entirety of the game. The decision maker would come with eight seconds left, the Saints knock a game-winning field goal. CSS gets its second win of the season 43-42 on Homecoming. St. Scholastica will travel…

UMD Football Wins on Homecoming

The Bulldogs will next host U-Mary, Saturday, October 8 at noon for Youth Football and Tackle Cancer Day. 

  DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team hosted Minnesota State Moorhead Saturday for Homecoming. The Bulldogs are undefeated in 12 seasons over the Dragons. UMD won this one on the ground, tallying 301 total rushing yards and two touchdowns, with a final score of 36-28. The Bulldogs will next host U-Mary, Saturday, October 8 at noon for Youth Football and…

Prep Football: Hermantown, Duluth Denfeld, Proctor, & Superior All Pick Up Wins

The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Hermantown football team would pick up a big road win on Friday, defeating Cloquet 28 to 14. Some other scores from Friday’s action: Aitkin 6, Duluth Denfeld 13 FINAL Pine City 14, Proctor 21 FINAL Eau Claire Memorial 13, Superior 34 FINAL Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Superior Volleyball Slides Past Proctor

Proctor will host Mesabi East, October 10, while Superior travels to Duluth East, October 4. 

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Proctor volleyball team hosted Superior Thursday night, as both teams look for their first conference win. The Spartans get the road win over the Rails, with a 3-2 final. Proctor will host Mesabi East, October 10, while Superior travels to Duluth East, October 4. Categories: High School, Sports

Prep Soccer: Hermantown Boys Grab Road Win, Proctor Girls Shut Out Denfeld

The Hawks will next be in action on Saturday when they host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Hermantown boys soccer team would go on the road on Thursday and come back with a win as they defeated Superior 4-0. The Hawks will next be in action on Saturday when they host Cloquet-Esko-Carlton. In other soccer action, the Proctor girls team would defeat Duluth Denfeld 1-0. Proctor (4-11) will next play at Hermantown on October…

Northern Star: Aultman Brothers

The Aultman brothers and the Lumberjacks will travel to take on Hermantown on Saturday. 

CLOQUET, Minn.- Soccer, a game that’s played in every corner of the world. Two brothers brought their talents from thousands of miles away to Cloquet, Minnesota, where they’ve become standout players on the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team. Meet Jordan and Elijah Aultman, brothers who were adopted from Africa and for as long as they can remember had a soccer ball…

#4 Bulldogs Continue East Coast Trip with Games vs. St. Lawrence & Penn State

UMD will hit the ice at 5 PM Thursday to face St. Lawrence.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team will continue their road trip out east with a pair of contests. First up is St. Lawrence University on Thursday. A team the Bulldogs have seen once before. UMD played at St. Lawrence back on November 27th of 2021. It would take overtime, but the Bulldogs would travel home with a smile on…

Prep Volleyball: Ely Improves to 15-0, Cloquet Picks Up Win Number 10 on the Year

The Timberwolves (15-0) will next host Northeast Range on October 3rd.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Ely volleyball team picked up another win on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall in straight sets. The Timberwolves (15-0) will next host Northeast Range on October 3rd. In other volleyball action, Cloquet would top Esko in a battle of nine win teams. Cloquet (10-2) will play at Duluth Denfeld on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

UMD Football Looks to Correct Mistakes in Homecoming Game vs. Moorhead

Gbor and the Bulldogs will hit the field at noon to take on the Dragons.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team would give undefeated Sioux Falls everything they had on Saturday. But ultimately, the Dogs fell short 34 to 31 to go to 2-2 on the season. UMD will be once again looking to bounce back at home versus MSU-Moorhead and even better news is, it will be homecoming week. So, the Bulldogs will have…

Knowing Your Neighbors: A Playground for EveryBODY

PROCTOR, MN – When Jennifer McDonald brought her three year old daughter Emma to local playgrounds several years ago, she was frustrated her daughter with spina bifida couldn’t access everything the playgrounds had to offer.  Wood chips, pea rocks and gravel made it difficult to navigate. These frustrating experiences as a mother would lead Jennifer on a journey spanning over…

Prep Volleyball: Hermantown & Proctor Protect Home Courts with Wins

Hermantown (13-1) will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Rock Ridge.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Hermantown volleyball team picked up win number 13 on the season on Monday, defeating Pine City in straight sets. Hermantown (13-1) will next be in action on Tuesday when they play at Rock Ridge. In other volleyball action, Proctor would take down Two Harbors in straight sets. The Rails will play at Grand Rapids on Tuesday. Categories:…

UMD Lands at #4 in USCHO Poll, Bell Named WCHA Defender of the Week

Next up for UMD is a contest against St. Lawrence University on Thursday.

DULUTH, Minn.- After dominating their series with Long Island University from start to finish. The UMD women’s hockey team is moving up in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are now the number four team in the country, a one spot increase from a week ago. UMD would outscore Long Island 9-1 and on top of that, they would outshoot…

St. Scholastica Men’s Soccer Knocks Off Undefeated Augsburg

The Saints will travel to St. Olaf Wednesday, September 28. Kick-off is set for 4 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday the CSS men’s soccer team hosted Augsburg, a team that hasn’t lost all season. Early in the first half Colin O’Reilly scored on a corner kick for the Saints. The Eagles Spencer Enright tied the game at one at the 13-minute mark. The game decider came with 10 minutes left in the second half with a…

No. 9 UMD Volleyball Handed First Loss of the Season

UMD will be back in action Friday, September 30 on the road against No.8 ranked Southwest Minnesota State. 

DULUTH, Minn.- Going into Saturday’s match the UMD volleyball team has held an undefeated record this season. The Bulldogs were faced with a tough conference match-up again No. 1 nationally ranked Wayne State. Set one was the closest of the three, UMD only losing 25-20. Set two the Wildcats started to heat up, they’d go on two 5-point runs, proving…

Coaches Corner: Jessica Williams

For this week's segment we hear from Hermantown's head volleyball coach Jessica Williams.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- This week’s Coaches Corner we got a chance to talk with the Hermantown volleyball coach, Jessica Williams. We highlight the Hawks 11-1 success so far this season and Williams’ first go as head coach of the varsity team. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Prep Football: Cloquet Holds Off Duluth East, Hermantown Handles Denfeld, Northwestern Stays Unbeaten

The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Cloquet football team would pick up their 3rd win of the season on Friday, defeating Duluth East 14 to 8. In other football action, Hermantown would improve to 2-2 after topping Duluth Denfeld 54 to 13. And in Wisconsin, Northwestern stays unbeaten with a 50 to 0 victory over Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Tough Weekend Awaits UMD Volleyball

First serve against Augustana is Friday at 6 PM. The match with Wayne State will take place Saturday at 2 PM, both games under the roof of Romano Gym. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD volleyball team is off to a hot start to the season, but this weekend, the Bulldogs will have their work cut out for them. First up, Augustana, a team UMD struggled against last season, dropping both matches with the Vikings 3-1. Then the following day, the No. 9 ranked Bulldogs will face-off with No. 1 nationally…

Prep Volleyball: Cloquet & Esko Grab Home Court Victories

The Lumberjacks will next play the Eskomos on September 27th.

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet volleyball team would pick up their fifth straight win on Thursday, defeating Greenway in four sets. In other volleyball action, Esko improved to 9-2 after taking South Ridge 3 to 1. The Lumberjacks will next play the Eskomos on September 27th. Categories: High School, Sports

Northern Star: Luke Sedin

Sedin is on track to set the school record for career passing yards for a quarterback, having already set the single season record last year in both passing yards and touchdowns. 

MAPLE, Wis.- It’s not everyday you get a quarterback that plays both sides of the ball. Northwestern’s Luke Sedin does just that. Not only making an impact as a dual-threat quarterback, but also making stops defensively. The starter under center for the Tigers and a safety, Sedin stays pretty busy on game day, a task the senior doesn’t shy away…

#5 UMD to Face Long Island University for First Time in Program History

The first game at Long Island takes place Saturday at 6:45.

DULUTH, Minn.- It is officially game week for the 5th ranked UMD women’s hockey team. An interesting matchup awaits, as they’ll be facing a team they have never seen before. The Bulldogs will head to East Meadow, New York to face Long Island University out of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance. Although they did face a common opponent last…

Crowded Backfield Helping UMD Football Find Space on the Field

UMD's next game is on the road at Sioux Falls on Saturday.

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team was able to get things back on track Saturday, as they improved to 2-1 with a 28 to 6 victory over Upper Iowa. The Bulldogs would take it to the ground for most of the contest. A total of 9 players accounted for 317 yards rushing in the victory. The lead dogs in the…

CSS Women’s Soccer Drops Home Contest to UW-La Crosse

The Eagles had four different goal scorers in the contest.

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s soccer team welcomed in a strong UW-La Crosse team on Tuesday. Unfortunately, they were unable to get the win as they fell 4-0. The Eagles had four different goal scorers in the contest. St. Scholastica (1-5-1) will next be in action on Saturday when they host Augsburg. Categories: College, Sports

UMD Men’s Hockey 5th in First USCHO Poll

UMD will open the season a week from Saturday, welcoming in Arizona State for a two game series.

DULUTH, Minn.- The first USCHO men’s hockey poll came out Monday afternoon. And like the UMD women’s hockey team, the men’s team will also begin the year in the number five spot. The Bulldogs are one of three teams in the NCHC to land in the top five. As they join Denver who was ranked number and North Dakota who…

UMD Women’s Soccer Takes First Conference Loss Against Winona State

UMD will travel to Sioux Falls Friday, September 23 in another conference match, kick-off is set for 2 PM. 

DULUTH, Minn.- The women’s soccer team took on NSIC opponent Winona State Sunday afternoon at Malosky Stadium. The Warriors scored two quick back-to-back goals to pull ahead 2-0 in the first half. With eight minutes left in the first half Hannah Caldwell got the Bulldogs on the board before halftime. Winona State went on to tack on one more goal…

Prep Football: Duluth East, Esko, Duluth Denfeld, and New Richmond Earn Victories

Duluth East football would rally from a 14 point deficit to defeat Hermantown 28 to 14 on Friday.

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Duluth East football would rally from a 14 point deficit to defeat Hermantown 28 to 14 on Friday. Here are some other scores from around the Northland: Esko 56, Proctor 0 FINAL Rock Ridge 6, Duluth Denfeld 25 FINAL New Richmond 28, Superior 18 FINAL   Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

Coaches Corner: Matt Krivinchuk

For this week's segment we hear from Proctor's head football coach, Matt Krivinchuk.

PROCTOR, Minn.- For this week’s Coaches Corner we caught up with head football coach at Proctor, Matt Krivinchuk. The Rails are coming off their first win since 2020, defeating Hibbing 18 to 0 on September 9th. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Volleyball Improves to 11-0 with Straight Set Sweep Against MSU-Moorhead

UMD (11-0) will next face Northern State on Saturday at 2 PM.

DULUTH, Minn- The UMD Volleyball team improved to 11-0 on Friday after they defeated MSU-Moorhead 3-0. Sydney Lanoue and Cianna Selbitschka each had 13 kills to lead the team. UMD (11-0) will next face Northern State on Saturday at 2 PM. Categories: College, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Prep Soccer: Wins for C-E-C & Duluth Marshall Boys, Esko Girls

Thursday's win marks the 6th overall victory for the Lumberjacks.

  CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team would rally from a 2-0 deficit on Thursday, to defeat Duluth East 3-2. Thursday’s win marks the 6th overall victory for the Lumberjacks. In other boys action, Duluth Marshall would handle Proctor by a final of 5 to 1. And in girls action, Esko improved to 7-1 with the 2 to nothing…

UWS Volleyball Sweeps Hamline to Pick Up 3rd Victory

Kaylin Plautz tallied 10 kills to lead the Yellowjackets offensively.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS volleyball team snapped a three game losing streak on Wednesday, sweeping Hamline 3-0. Kaylin Plautz tallied 10 kills to lead the Yellowjackets offensively. Colleen Claude would chip in with 13 assists and 10 digs. UWS (3-6) will next play at St. Scholastica on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

Wilson’s Hat Trick Propels UWS Past Northland 5-0

Niya Wilson would net a hat trick to lead the Yellowjackets in the victory.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS women’s soccer team would have a big 2nd half on Wednesday to defeat Northland 5-0. Niya Wilson would net a hat trick to lead the Yellowjackets in the victory. Kamryn Hill and Allison Alessi would account for the other goals for UWS. UWS (1-2-2) will play at UW-River Falls on Saturday. Categories: College, Sports

UMD’s Hughes & Crowell Speak at WCHA Media Day

UMD's first game is September 24th at Long Island University.

DULUTH, Minn.- The WCHA held their annual WCHA media day on Wednesday. Among the topics was the strength of the conference this season. UMD is coming off a year in which they made the National Championship, eventually falling to Ohio State. In the latest WCHA coaches poll, Ohio State, Minnesota, and Wisconsin were all in front of the Bulldogs. Head…

UW-Superior Announces New Stadium, Set to Open in Fall 2023

Construction on the facility will begin in the Spring of 2023.

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It’s been a long time since the UWS soccer teams as well as the track squads had a home contest on campus. 2016 to be exact. That will end in the fall of 2023. As this afternoon the school announced plans to build a new stadium on campus. Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium will be the future home…