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Cleveland Indians Phasing Out Chief Wahoo Logo

“Just make the leap already.” - Philip Yenyo, executive director of the American Indian Movement of Ohio

January 29, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Tony Dejak) CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are dropping the Chief Wahoo logo from their uniforms next year after decades of protests and complaints that the grinning, red-faced caricature used in one version or another since 1947 is racist. The move, announced Monday, came after protracted discussions between team owner Paul Dolan and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. The…

Twins Caravan Cruises Through Duluth

Twins fans get a taste of summer right here in Duluth

January 25, 2018

Adrienne Robbins,

Categories: Community, News, Professional Sports, Sports

Philly Fans Behaving Badly

Eagles fans throw beer cans - Vikings fans donate money to fight cancer

January 22, 2018

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Winslow Townson)PHILADELPHIA (AP) —The Minnesota Vikings fans who walked through hostile enemy territory at the NFC championship game had to expect the boos, the obscene gestures, and the shouts to go home; But some behavior surpasses the limit of “unsportsmanlike.” Eagles fans opened coolers and chucked unopened beer cans at Vikings fans. Social media users captured snapshots of fans…

Senators Make Bets on Vikings-Saints Game

Senators make “Cake and Ice Cream Bet." Home state favorites on the line.

January 11, 2018

KQDS Staff,

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today joined Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) in a friendly “Cake and Ice Cream” bet on Sunday’s NFL playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. In a salute to the Vikings and Minnesota’s many dairy cows, Senator Klobuchar wagered purple-colored homemade ice cream against a king cake from Senator…

Lynx Give Coach Cheryl Reeve Contract Extension

December 28, 2017

Site Staff,

(Courtesy of MN Lynx)MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – Following another championship season and several high-profile accolades, the Minnesota Lynx signed Head Coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension Thursday, also giving her the role of general manager in addition to her coaching duties. Reeve won her fourth WNBA title with the Lynx in 2017, notching her 195th total win as the coach of the franchise…

Twins’ Miguel Sano Facing Sexual Assault Allegations

December 28, 2017

Site Staff,

(AP) MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – A professional photographer has come forward with an allegation that Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano assaulted her after an autograph signing. Betsy Bissen also alleges that sexual harassment she endured while covering the Twins “started off with the first base coach hitting on me almost every game I was at.” In a letter posted on Twitter,…

Al Sands Returns From Russia

The Haitian Temptation Discusses His WBO Title Fight

December 19, 2017

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McCarthy: Packers’ Rodgers Preparing to Play this Weekend

December 13, 2017

The Associated Press,

Aaron Rodgers (AP) GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting ready to play against the Carolina Panthers this weekend. Rodgers was medically cleared to return from a collarbone injury on Tuesday night. Rodgers missed the last seven games after breaking his right collarbone in Week 6 at Minnesota. The two-time…

Packers’ Kendricks Charged with Possession of Marijuana

December 8, 2017

The Associated Press,

Lance Kendricks (TMZ) MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks has been charged with possession of marijuana stemming from a traffic stop in early September. The Journal Sentinel reports the 29-year-old Kendricks was stopped for speeding in the early morning hours of Sept. 2. Though he only received a warning for driving 81 mph in a…

26th Annual Duluth National Snocross

Amsoil Pro Snocross Returns to Spirit Mountain

November 24, 2017

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Vikings Beat Lions 30-23, Adding to Division Lead

November 23, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) DETROIT (AP) — Case Keenum threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score all in the first half to give the Minnesota Vikings a double-digit lead and they went on to beat the Detroit Lions 30-23 Thursday. The Vikings (9-2) took a huge step toward winning the NFC North, taking a three-game lead over the second-place Lions. Detroit…

Shuster Skates to Fourth Winter Olympics

Shuster Joins Multiple Duluthians Headed to South Korea

November 19, 2017

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OMAHA, Neb- Chisholm native John Shuster is heading back to the Winter Olympics for an incredible fourth time. Shuster bested Heath McCormick in the final of a best of 3 series to win the U.S. Olympic trials. Duluth natives, and teammates Tyler George and John Landsteiner, as well as Wisconsin native Matt Hamilton, will join him. The 2018 Winter Olympics will…

Longtime Twins’ Coach Rick Stelmaszek Passes Away

November 6, 2017

Site Staff,

JUPITER, FL – FEBRUARY 28: Rick Stelmaszek poses for a portrait during the Minnesota Twins Portrait Day on February 28, 2005 at Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers, Florida.(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – Longtime Twins’ coach Rick Stelmaszek passed away Monday after a battle with cancer. He was 69. The Twins confirmed the news with a Tweet Monday evening, saying the team…

Shuster Eyes Fourth Winter Olympics

Chisholm Native Hopes To Represent U.S.A.

November 3, 2017

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Whether it’s the World Curling Championships, or the Winter Olympics its nothing new for John Shuster. The Chisholm native has now his sights set on yet another milestone, a 4th winter Olympic games, with a team that’s been training together for years. But Shuster didn’t start with the Olympics in mind, it started as a hobby that grew into a…

Astros Win 1st World Series Crown

November 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES (AP) – From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7. Playing for a city still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and wearing an H Strong logo on…

Brewers Sign Pitcher Chase Anderson to 2-Year Contract

October 26, 2017

The Associated Press,

Chase Anderson (ESPN) MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Brewers have signed Chase Anderson to a two-year contract through the 2019 season, with club options for 2020 and 2021. The 29-year-old right hander was eligible for arbitration. General manager David Stearns said Thursday that Anderson showed last season he has the “capacity to lead the rotation.” Anderson went 12-4 with a…

Twins Tell Perkins They’ll Decline $6.5M Option for 2018

October 18, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have told left-hander Glen Perkins they will decline their $6.5 million option on his contract for 2018 and pay him a $700,000 buyout. The Twins announced the decision Wednesday, moving Perkins closer to retirement. The 34-year-old three-time All-Star will become a free agent able to sign with any team, includes the Twins, but…

Vikings Add RB Stevan Ridley, Place Rookie Dalvin Cook on IR

October 5, 2017

The Associated Press,

(NFL) EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran running back Stevan Ridley to replace injured rookie Dalvin Cook. The Vikings placed Cook on injured reserve and added Ridley to the roster Thursday. Cook tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday, cutting short a promising first season in the NFL. Ridley was a third-round draft pick…

Lynx Capture 4th Title with 85-76 Win Over Sparks in Game 5

October 5, 2017

The Associated Press,

The new Minnesota Lynx logo, unveiled Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (Courtesy of MN Lynx) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sylvia Fowls had 17 points and broke her own WNBA Finals record by grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their fourth championship in seven years with an 85-76 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 5 on Wednesday night….

Iafallo Makes LA Kings Roster

The former UMD Forward will wear No. 19

October 3, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

Categories: College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Twins Leave Miguel Sano Off Playoff Roster vs. Yankees

October 3, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) – Minnesota left All-Star third baseman Miguel Sano off its roster for the Twins’ AL wild-card playoff game against the New York Yankees after he failed to fully recover form an injured left shin. Sano missed 38 games after fouling a ball off his shin, returned as a pinch hitter Friday and was Minnesota’s designated hitter…

Vikings RB Cook has Torn ACL as Feared, Ending Rookie Year

October 2, 2017

The Associated Press,

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Vikings say running back Dalvin Cook will miss the remainder of his rookie season because of a torn ACL in his left knee. Coach Mike Zimmer confirmed the diagnosis on Monday. Cook was injured trying to cut for more yards near the end of a run in the third quarter of Minnesota’s loss…

Twins Clinch Unexpected Playoff Spot

September 28, 2017

The Associated Press,

The Minnesota Twins celebrate early Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Cleveland, as they earned the AL wild-card berth right after the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Chicago White Sox. The Twins had lost 4-2 to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night (AP) CLEVELAND (AP) — From worst to wild card, the Minnesota Twins have completed a most remarkable reversal….

Stalock Wins Wild Backup Goalie Battle

The former Bulldog is currently the only backup on the roster.

September 27, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

Categories: College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

As Bradford Rests, Keenum Read to Start Again for Vikings

September 27, 2017

The Associated Press,

(Fox Sports) EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Case Keenum is coming off the best game of his NFL career, preparing to start again this week for the Minnesota Vikings. The possibility increased Wednesday when Sam Bradford was held out of practice for more rest for his sore left knee. Coach Mike Zimmer said they’re “doing everything” they can to get…

Super Bowl Rings Come to Duluth

The Championship Ring Tour is at the DECC this week.

September 25, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

Vikings Players, Owners Lock Arms in Response to Trump

September 25, 2017

The Associated Press,

Fox 9 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – With NFL owners and players around the league condemning President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about national anthem protest, the Minnesota Vikings have put forth their own show of unity. The Vikings stood along their sideline with arms locked together during the “Star Spangled Banner” on Sunday before their game against Tampa Bay. Vikings owners Zygi…

Football Field, Park Ready to Open at Titletown District

September 6, 2017

The Associated Press,

Photo: Fox 11 ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) – A new football field created with ground up old tennis shoes will soon open in the shadow of Lambeau Field. The Green Bay Packers say the Titletown District park will open Sept. 15. Packers vice president and general counsel Ed Policy says the team partnered with Nike on the field. FOX 11 reports…

Bucks Will Play Celtics on Oct. 26 in ‘Return to Mecca’ Game

August 29, 2017

The Associated Press,

(NBA) MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Bucks have found an opponent for a regular season game scheduled in the arena the Bucks called home for 20 years. The team announced Tuesday that the Boston Celtics will participate in the Oct. 26 game at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Panther Arena, which was known as the Mecca when the NBA…

Sands Swings to Win Number 20

Haitian Temptation Wins First Fight of 2017

August 28, 2017

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Minnesota Wild Unveil New ‘This is Our Ice’ Tradition

Event will be held on Sept. 16

August 28, 2017

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild fans will have the chance to contribute water from their local hockey ponds, lakes, and rinks to the ice sheet at the Xcel Energy Center. The team says water from around Minnesota will be brought to the arena, filtered, and frozen into the ice as part of a new campaign, “Flood the Rink.” Fans…

Toninato Signs with Colorado Avalanche

Former Bulldog Last Less Than 24 Hours as Free Agent

August 16, 2017

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Line Looks for Redemption in Brainerd

2017 NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Speedway

August 16, 2017

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Minnesota Timberwolves New Uniforms Unveiled

August 10, 2017

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – The new Minnesota Timberwolves uniforms have been unveiled. The team released the new unis in a flurry of social media posts Thursday morning, showing off the first two of four designs. The new Wolves uniforms feature a deep navy blue and white palate, with a block stripe across the top of the chest, and a stripe and block of color above the…

Don Baylor, World Series Champ with Twins, Dead at 68

August 7, 2017

Site Staff,

PHOENIX – APRIL 08: Coach Don Baylor of the Colorado Rockies looks on during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 8, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 9-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – Don Baylor, the 1979 American League MVP and a 1987 World Series champion with the Minnesota…

Duluth FC Completes First NPSL Season

Bluegreens Fall 5-2 in Regional Semifinal

July 28, 2017

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Krause Signs One-Year Deal with Buffalo Organization

Former Bulldog was with Pittsburgh for the past two-years

July 18, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

Categories: College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Vikings Training Camp to Move to Eagan Headquarters in 2018

KELLY HUFFMAN - FOX 9

July 18, 2017

Site Staff,

Photo courtesy of Minnesota Vikings EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (KMSP) – It’s the end of an era that has lasted over half a century. Starting in 2018, the Minnesota Vikings will now hold training camp at their Eagan headquarters. For 52 years, the Vikings have held camp at Minnesota State University in Mankato. But with the team christening their new headquarters…

CJ Ham Prepares For Vikings’ Training Camp

Denfeld Native Now Entering His 2nd Year in the NFL

July 17, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn- It may be the middle of summer, but the Minnesota Vikings are already just one week away from the start of their 2017 training camp. This will be the 52nd year the Vikings will train in Mankato, but the first year that CJ Ham will enter camp as the team’s starting fullback. In 2016, the Denfeld native, rushed…

2nd Annual Valley Youth Center Bike Run

CJ Ham Visits West Duluth Fundrasier

July 15, 2017

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Duluth FC Claims NPSL North Conference Title

Bluegreens Win 9-2 in Final Home Match

July 15, 2017

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Sands Shakes Off Ring Rust, Prepares For First Fight in 2017

Al Sands Faces Mengistu Zarzar August 25th

July 14, 2017

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Vikings’ Ham Lends a Hand to Youth Sports in West Duluth

The Duluth Denfeld native made a switch to fullback with Minnesota

July 14, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

Categories: Professional Sports, Sports

Andy Welinski Gives Back At TPPDC

Former Bulldog Sharing Skills In Twin Ports

July 12, 2017

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NBA Changes Some Rules, with Hopes of Making Games Speedier

July 12, 2017

The Associated Press,

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The NBA is trying to make games go a little more quickly. The league’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved some changes that will potentially eliminate four time-outs per game, help speed up the final minutes of games and emphasize a timely resumption of play after halftime. The changes all go into effect starting this coming…

Skate With The Pros At SAHA

Local Pros Kick Off The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp

July 9, 2017

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Twins Place Mauer on DL, Recall Vargas from Rochester

July 7, 2017

The Associated Press,

MLB MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have placed first baseman Joe Mauer on the 10-day disabled list. The team said Friday that Mauer has a low back/lumbar strain on his left side. He hurt himself during Tuesday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels. Mauer’s time on the DL is retroactive to Wednesday. He is hitting .286 (79 for 276)…

Titletown District Sled Hill Taking Shape

June 28, 2017

Site Staff,

(WLUK/Mackenzie May) ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WLUK) – Another piece of the Green Bay Packers’ Titletown District is taking shape just west of Lambeau Field. In total, the Titletown District will cover 34 acres. Part of that will be a sledding hill and public park. And if you’ve driven by lately, it’s hard to miss the area that will be the sledding…

Brewers to Induct Corey Hart into Wall of Honor

June 27, 2017

The Associated Press,

FOX 11 MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Brewers will induct former outfielder and first baseman Corey Hart into the team’s Wall of Honor on Friday. Hart will have a plaque commemorating his career installed at Miller Park. The team will honor him with a pregame ceremony before Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. Hart also announced Tuesday that he…

Vikings Player Floyd Expected to Appear in Arizona Court

June 26, 2017

The Associated Press,

Fox News SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Vikings wide receiving Michael Floyd is expected to appear in Arizona court after being flagged for alcohol tests that are part of his monitoring for house arrest in Minnesota. The Scottsdale City Court hearing Monday will give Floyd a chance to make his case regarding the failed breathalyzer tests and one he missed earlier…