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Youth Sports
High School, Sports

MN Department of Health Releases Guidelines for Organized Youth Sports

Teams can begin to hold practices as long as they are split up into pods of ten people or less, with only one team or sport allowed per field, rink or court.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – With spring sports in the rear view mirror, everyone in the state of Minnesota is looking ahead to summer sports or whatever is left of them. Organized youth activities has been a big topic of discussion and the Minnesota Department of Health provided some details on the plan moving forward. As part of the state’s Stay Safe…

Duluth Huskies
College, Northwoods League, Sports

Northwoods League Unveils Plan to Start Regular Season

When at least four teams within a close proximity receive clearance, they would play only against each other to minimize travel accommodations.
Sam Ali,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Northwoods League has created a plan to start their regular season. The league has set up three dates for teams to start playing if local restrictions are lifted and they are allowed to host games. When at least four teams within a close proximity receive clearance, they would play only against each other to minimize travel…

Superior Speedway
Professional Sports, Sports

Racing Season Kicks Off at Gondik Law Speedway

Fans showed up in droves to take in their first sporting event in over two months.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – 70 days. That’s how long it has been since the last live sports event took place in the Northland. Until Thursday night as fans got to see some live sports that they’ve been hungry for since the start of the pandemic. After weeks of anticipation, the racing season is finally underway at the Gondik Law Speedway in…

Last Runner Standing
Professional Sports, Sports

“Last Runner Standing” Sets Up Virtual Version of Race

Runners will try to run just over four miles each hour for as many hours as they can, until there is one runner left standing.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This year’s Last Runner Standing race has been postponed to November 14th, but you don’t have to wait until then to get in on the fun. Organizers will hold a virtual version of the race on June 6th. It will take place on Zoom as runners will try to run just over four miles each hour for…

Northern Stars
High School, Sports

Northern Stars Hockey Team Head to Zoom for Offseason Workouts

Head coach Jamie Plesha wants to deliver a simple message to her players: you are not alone.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – If all goes well, the high school hockey season is about six months away and many coaches agree what you do in that time is just as important as what you do when the season gets started. Case in point: the Duluth Northern Stars hockey team. The girls have been spending the last month getting on Zoom…

Superior Speedway
Professional Sports, Sports

Gondik Law Speedway Prepping for Social Distancing Guidelines

It is still recommended that spectators wear face masks and for those who can't make it, a pay-per-view live stream will be available.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The racing season will finally be underway as the Gondik Law Speedway will kick things off Thursday night with the Minnesota Mod Nationals. But first, the speedway had to prep for a new way to enjoy the races. Organizers have spent the past 24 hours getting ready to follow social distancing guidelines. That includes marking spots in…

Youth Sports
High School, Sports

Youth Sports to Open June 1st with Gathering Restrictions

Gatherings must be limited to no more than 10.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota state officials provided an update on youth sports during Governor Tim Walz’s press conference on Wednesday. Activities may resume on June 1st, but must follow guidelines from the Department of Health, which includes limiting gatherings to no more than 10 kids. Officials also say games are still not allowed to take place. Categories: High School, Sports

Duoiss
College, Sports

Dan Dubois Named New Head Coach of Northland College Women’s Soccer Team

Dubois joins NC after a 13-year stint as the men's soccer head coach at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
Sam Ali,

ASHLAND, Wis. – Northland College has announced that Dan Dubois will be the new head coach of the Lumberjills women’s soccer team. Dubois joins NC after a 13-year stint as the men’s soccer head coach at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He leaves their program as the all-time leader in both wins and win percentage. Dubois played collegiately at Southern…

Umd Schedules
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD to See Reduction in Games Across All Division II Sports Next Season

In a survey of over 400 DII administrators, roughly 85% of them were in support of reducing games.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, UMD announced next season’s schedules for several sports, including football and volleyball. But now, plans have changed with a recent announcement from the NCAA. The Division II Presidents Council has adjusted the minimum and maximum games for all sports in the 2020-2021 season. In a statement, the council says the results were partly based on…

Campgrounds
Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News

Minnesota Campgrounds Frustrated Not Being Open for Memorial Day Weekend

Campgrounds in Minnesota were hoping to open for Memorial Day weekend, but they will not be able to open until at least June 1 under the new "Stay Safe" mandate.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – In the new “Stay Safe” mandate from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, private and public campgrounds in the state will remain closed to recreational campers until at least June 1. For now, only remote camping or long-term camping is allowed. With Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, many campground workers are frustrated that they are still…

Carlton Football
High School, Sports

Carlton High School Holds Final #BeTheLightMN Night

46 balloons were placed in the middle of the football field to signify each senior in the graduating class.
Sam Ali,

CARLTON, Minn. – For the past seven weeks, high schools across the state turned the lights on at their football fields in honor of the graduating class of 2020. And Monday night, the Carlton Bulldogs turn the lights on for one final night. Firetrucks and ambulances were also at the field with their lights and sirens on. 46 balloons were…

Don Rolando
High School, Sports

Don Rolando Named New Head Coach of International Falls Boys Basketball Team

This will be his first head coaching position since 2002 at Rainy River Community College for five years.
Sam Ali,

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – Don Rolando has been named the new head coach of the International Falls boys basketball team. This will be his first head coaching position since 2002 at Rainy River Community College for five years. He also led the Grand Marais/Cook county boys basketball team for six years before that. He’ll take over a Broncos team that…

Cj Pillath
College, Sports

UW-Superior’s CJ Pillath Earns All-American Honors

Pillath qualified for the NCAA championships for both events, but they were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UW-Superior’s CJ Pillath has earned indoor All-American honors from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in both weight throw and shot put. Pillath qualified for the NCAA championships for both events, but they were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The honors are the first of Pillath’s career and the sixth and seventh…

Umd Womens Hockey
College, High School, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Women’s Hockey Team Host First-Ever Virtual Camp

Those who sign up before Friday will be sent access to all videos to that point. But if you sign up later, you'll get a bundle of ten sessions at once.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – There’s two types of people during a pandemic: those who focus on the negatives and those who will make the best out of a tough situation. The UMD women’s hockey team fits in the latter category. The Bulldogs coaching staff is holding a Virtual Skills Camp, the first of its kind for the program. The camp includes…

Dick Swanson
High School, Sports

Denfeld Softball Team Organize Drive-By Parade for Head Coach Dick Swanson

The Hunters softball team were joined by several other members of the Denfeld community.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Longtime Denfeld softball coach Dick Swanson was recently diagnosed with cancer, making the pandemic that much tougher for him to deal with. But Monday, his team, along with several local supporters, decided to pay him a special visit. The Hunters organized a drive-by parade right outside Swanson’s house. Cars passed by honking, waving and shouting out words…

Virtual Somn
Sports

Special Olympics Minnesota Holding Virtual Summer Games

There are 19 different events in this year's virtual summer games. Athletes can complete the event from home and submit their times online.
Claudia Chakamian,

ITASCA, Minn. – “It was a little difficult to reach out to my athletes and tell them that we weren’t going to have our traditional summer games,” Team Itasca head coach Dani Druse said. Every year, the Special Olympics Minnesota Summer Games are normally held at the University of St. Thomas, bringing athletes together from across the state. But like…

Sidney Morin
College, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Former UMD Captain Sidney Morin Signs Contract Extension with SDHL

Morin tallied 49 points in her first season with the HV-71.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Former UMD women’s hockey defenseman Sidney Morin signed a one-year contract extension with the HV-71 of the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL). Morin tallied 49 points in her first season with the HV-71 and her third season in the league. The HV-71 is the top team in the league. Morin served as team captain her final season…

Ricky Lyle Jr
College, High School, Sports

Former Greyhound Ricky Lyle Jr. Ready for New Challenges at Army West Point

Lyle will represent his school as a student-athlete but will also have the chance to represent the country as a future member of the military.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – After a year of junior hockey with the Madison Capitols, former Duluth East standout Ricky Lyle Jr. committed to Army West Point. “When you’re there and trying to see yourself in the spot, it kind of had that Harry Potter feel so I was kind of in awe and I knew in my head that this is…

Gondik Law Speedway
Professional Sports, Sports

Gondik Law Speedway Holds First Practice of Season

Speedway workers got to work quickly on Wednesday night after the Safer at Home order was lifted to get the track ready for this weekend.
Claudia Chakamian,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Gondik Law Speedway held its first practice of the year, allowing racers to return to the track, and fans could come and watch. Racers said they weren’t quite sure when they would finally be able to hit the track, so for one local racing family, they were pretty surprised to hear that they could get back out…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Jon Vaillancourt

For this week's segment, we catch up with the head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we hear from Minnesota Wilderness head coach Jon Vaillancourt following the team’s performance in the 2020 NAHL Supplemental Draft earlier this week. Vaillancourt also talked about the Wilderness is navigating through the pandemic and staying in contact with their current players. Categories: Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Uws Esports
College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

E-Sports Gaining Popularity at UW-Superior

E-Sports is perfect for a pandemic as gamers can face-off against fellow classmates and stay connected while in quarantine.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has 25 intramural sports. One of those is e-sports, better known as video gaming. Most people will say it’s not a sport, but the Yellowjackets beg to differ. The E-Sports gaming leagues began last year at UWS and have picked up some steam along with the national popularity of gaming, so much so…

Boulier Caps
Professional Sports, Sports

Minnesota Whitecaps Re-Sign Duluth Marshall Girls Hockey Coach Amanda Boulier

This will be her third straight year with the Whitecaps and fourth in the NWHL.
Sam Ali,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Newly-appointed Duluth Marshall girls hockey head coach Amanda Boulier has signed a one-year deal to return to the Minnesota Whitecaps. This will be her third straight year with the Whitecaps and fourth in the NWHL. This past season, Boulier was second in the media balloting for NWHL Defender of the Year, finishing third in the league in…

Matt Joki
College, High School, Sports

Hermantown’s Matt Joki Commits to Tusculum Men’s Soccer

The midfielder was a four-year letterwinner for Hermantown, finishing his high school career with 16 goals and 18 assists.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hawks boys soccer standout Matt Joki has signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Tusculum men’s soccer team down in Greenville, Tennessee. The midfielder was a four-year letterwinner for Hermantown, finishing his high school career with 16 goals and 18 assists. Joki was also first-team All Conference and second-team All State, leading the Hawks to…
Professional Sports, Sports

Gondik Law Speeway to Open Racing Season with Minnesota Mod Nationals

The 15th annual event was supposed to be held down in Ogilvie, Minnesota, but they can't due to the state's extended COVID-19 restrictions.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Gondik Law Speedway announced Friday their first event of the 2020 racing season will be the Minnesota Modified Nationals. The 15th annual event was supposed to be held down in Ogilvie, Minnesota, but they can’t due to the state’s extended COVID-19 restrictions. So now, the races are relocated to Superior. Practices will be held on Wednesday…

Friday Css
College, Sports

Bailey Friday to Continue Family Tradition for St. Scholastica Soccer Team

Friday says growing up with two goal-scorers as her older siblings has definitely shaped her into the player she is today.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week, the CSS women’s soccer team released their recruiting class for next season, which included Duluth native Bailey Friday. The goalkeeper says she initially wanted to break off from the family tradition and go to college somewhere on the East coast. But she soon realized that CSS was the perfect place to be. “It’s very stressful…

Superior Speedway
Professional Sports, Sports

Gondik Law Speedway to Open After Court Strikes Down Stay-at-Home Order

The speedway is planning to have a practice this weekend and kick off their racing season next week.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – With last night’s stunning news in the state of Wisconsin, which among other thing lifted the restrictions on mass gatherings, what does this mean for the Gondik Law Speedway in Superior? Well drivers might be able to start their engines very soon. Thursday, organizers met with officials from Douglas County to make sure there wasn’t any local…

Mn Wilderness
College, Sports

Minnesota Wilderness Make The Best of Virtual Draft Process

The Wilderness added defenseman Evan Bushy and forwards Carter Primo Self and Mitchell Joss.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – This week, the NAHL Supplemental Draft took place and the Minnesota Wilderness came away with three players and a new sense of what the future holds in terms of putting together a team virtually. The team had nine people involved in the draft process, including head coach Jon Vallaincourt and general manager Dave Boitz. None of them…

Andy Welinski
Professional Sports, Sports

Duluth Native, Former Bulldog Andy Welinski Reacts to AHL Cancellation

The former UMD Bulldog currently mans the blueline for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As the NHL continues to find a way to get back on the ice, earlier this week its top minor league system, the American Hockey League cancelled the remainder of their season, including the playoffs. Duluth native Andy Welinski was among those who were told to stay home. The former UMD Bulldog currently mans the blueline for…

Noah Benson Uws
College, High School, Sports

Superior’s Noah Benson Commits to UWS Men’s Soccer Team

Benson says he's very excited to join one of the top men's soccer programs, led by head coach Joe Mooney.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – When high school athletes decide to continue their athletic careers in college, some have to move to another city, another state or sometimes another country. For superior’s Noah Benson, he’s just going down the road. This past weekend, Benson signed his National Letter of Intent to join the UWS men’s soccer team. The center back put pen…

Nahl Logos
College, Sports

Wilderness Take Three in NAHL Supplemental Draft; Local Selections Include Greenway’s Troumbly, East’s Paine

The Bismarck Bobcats selected Greenway's Ben Troumbly with the 21st pick and Corpus Christi took former Duluth East defenseman Hunter Paine at #38.
Sam Ali,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The NAHL Supplemental Draft took place Tuesday and the Minnesota Wilderness had three selections. With the 14th pick, the wilderness selected Evan Bushy of Thief River Falls. At #74, they took forward Carter Primo Self, who played last season for the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the BCHL. Two picks later, the Wilderness selected Mitchell Joss, who posted…

Als Tournament
Professional Sports, Sports

ALS Fishing Tournament To Be Held Virtually

Results will be submitted through the app FishDonkey, which is based in Minnesota.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – As several future events are forced to pull the plug due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament is still going forward with a twist. This year’s installment will be held virtually as anglers can participate from any body of water that is open for public fishing. Results will be submitted through the app…

Wicklund Legion Baseball
High School, Sports

Wicklund Reacts to End of American Legion Baseball Season

Wicklund hopes this brings more attention to legion baseball and what it means to the local area.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, another staple of summer sports was taken down as the American Legion Baseball season was cancelled across the country. I spoke with Joe Wicklund and he explained why legion baseball is so important to local players. “If you’re a player who is dreaming about being recruited the summer after your junior year of high…
College, High School, Sports

Duluth Rowing Club Cancels 2020 Regatta

The event brings hundreds of rowers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Canada.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Rowing Club announced on their Facebook page that the 2020 Duluth Regatta has been cancelled. This year’s edition would have been the 62nd, which takes place at Park Point. The event brings hundreds of rowers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Canada. The Rowing Club also says their facilities will remain closed until further notice and…
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

UMD Athletics Announces Ticket Policy for 2020-21 Sports Year

Purchasers will have the option to either receive a refund for the cancelled game(s) or have a credit toward a future ticket purchase.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Monday, the UMD Athletics department released info on their ticketing policy for the upcoming athletic year. In a press release, the school says if for any reason any portion of the home schedules do not take place, ticket holders who purchased tickets directly through the UMD Athletics ticket office will have the option to either receive a…

Johnson Css Golf
College, Sports

Saints Golfer Hannah Johnson Ready to Start Nursing Career

The Two Harbors native and nursing student would normally be preparing for the NCAA Championships during this time, but is instead watching from the outside how medical workers battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – Normally during this time of the year, St. Scholastica junior golfer Hannah Johnson would be preparing for the NCAA Championships. “When coach told us that we weren’t going to nationals, it was pretty heartbreaking for all of us. I saw the work that all of the girls put in and how hard all of us worked to…

Qwb Image
High School, Sports

Hilltoppers Girls Basketball to Receive State Finalists Medals, Plaque from MSHSL

The MSHSL is sending "finalist" medals and plaques to all girls and boys basketball teams that were still playing when the coronavirus canceled winter tournaments, including the Cromwell-Wright girls and Esko boys.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – The MSHSL is sending out finalists plaques and medals to all teams that were still playing in the girls state basketball and boys section tournaments. For the Duluth Marshall girls, they had just won their first state tournament game in program history and were ready for the state semifinals when the tournament was canceled. Although they couldn’t…

Legion Baseball
High School, Sports

American Legion Baseball Canceled in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Minnesota American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1923, and Wisconsin American Legion Baseball had played every year since 1927.
Claudia Chakamian,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – American Legion Baseball in both Minnesota and Wisconsin has been canceled for this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, both states announced on Saturday. This is the first year ever that legion baseball will not be played in either state, with Wisconsin going back to 1927 and Minnesota being played every year since 1923. Minnesota is…

Munger Trail
Sports

Experience Munger Trail to Host Virtual Event on Mother’s Day

The event is typically held to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Trail.
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – NorthShore Inline Mararthon is holding a virtual experience to their annual Experience Munger Train Event. The event started in 2018 and is held every Mother’s Day to celebrate the inline skating grounds of Munger Tail, which starts in Duluth and goes 75 miles to Hinckley. The Facebook event says to track your own workout, take a photo…

Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner, College, Friday Night Frenzy, Sports

Coaches Corner: Joe Mooney

For this week's segment, we virtually chat with the head coach of the UWS men's soccer team.
Sam Ali,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, we spoke with UWS men’s soccer coach Joe Mooney who has started his own podcast, the Next Level Podcast. Mooney also talked about his thoughts on the end of the season for Duluth FC, as well as how his team is getting ready for a possible fall season. Categories: Coaches Corner, College,…

Northland Sports Page
College, Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Professional Sports, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Northland Sports Page Radio Show Talks Coronavirus Impact

The trio of Brian Prudhomme, Dave Cook and Topher Davis have transitioned to YouTube, churning out shows every Saturday.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – When the coronavirus impacted players and teams across the area, the Northland Sports Page radio show was also hit hard as they were taken off the air. But the trio of Brian Prudhomme, Dave Cook and Topher Davis have transitioned to YouTube, churning out shows every Saturday. Here’s how you can listen: The Northland Fan YouTube page…

Ashton Bell
College, Sports, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ashton Bell Named Team Captain for 2020-21 UMD Women’s Hockey Team

Anna Klein and McKenzie Revering were named assistant captains and Bell thinks the trio each bring something different to the table.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Before this past season, UMD’s Ashton Bell decided to transition to defense and it paid off big as the junior led all WCHA blue-liners in points with 32. Now going into her senior year, Bell will make another transition, this time into a leadership role. Bell has been named captain of next season’s UMD women’s hockey team….

Broman Academy
High School, Sports

Broman Academy Releasing Online Home Workout Programs

Duluth natives Bjorn and Anders Broman started Broman Academy as a way to keep basketball in their lives.
Sam Ali,

ROCK HILL, S.C. – All across the Northland basketball players are staying in shape with virtual workouts. But how would you like to learn from two of the greatest players in Minnesota High School basketball history? Duluth natives Bjorn and Anders Broman started Broman Academy as a way to keep basketball in their lives. And while they currently live in…

Mcgovern
High School, Professional Sports, Sports

Former Mirage Star Sophie McGovern Signs Pro Deal with Finland Team

McGovern just finished her final year at Norwich University, finishing second in the country with 44 points.
Sam Ali,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Former Proctor/Hermantown hockey star Sophie McGovern has signed a pro deal with a team in Finland. She has signed on with TPS of the Naisten Liiga. McGovern just finished her final year at Norwich University, finishing second in the country with 44 points. She would wrap up her career with the Cadets ranked fourth all-time in points…

Rebekah
High School, Sports

Rebekah Morris Named New Head Coach of Grand Rapids Volleyball Team

Morris graduated from Grand Rapids High School back in 2014 and played four years on the volleyball team.
Sam Ali,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – This week, Rebekah Morris was named the new head coach of the Thunderhawks volleyball team. Morris graduated from Grand Rapids High School back in 2014 and played four years on the volleyball team. She continued her athletic career at the University of Minnesota Morris, before returning home to coach at her alma mater, including last year…

Eric Watson
College, Professional Sports, Sports

Pro Career in Limbo for Former UWS Soccer Star Eric Watson

Watson was set to make his debut when the league he was playing in cancelled their entire season.
Sam Ali,

THUNDER BAY, Ont. – After graduating from UWS back in December and wrapping up his career as the program’s all-time leading scorer, Eric Watson went across the pond to begin his quest to play professional soccer. Unfortunately, his journey hit a major bump in the road with the coronavirus pandemic. Back in March, Watson was in England after signing with…

Mn Jr Pga
High School, Sports

Minnesota Junior PGA to Host Senior Showcase

Registration is open to any and all high school seniors, but priority will be given to those who participated in last year's tournament as juniors.
Sam Ali,

COON RAPIDS, Minn. – The Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association has announced that they will host a Minnesota High Schoo Senior Golf Showcase to honor the class of 2020. The tournament will take place June 9th for boys and June 10th for girls and will be played at the Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids. Registration is open to…

Kory Deadrick
High School, Sports

Kory Deadrick Resigns as Proctor Boys Basketball Head Coach

The 24-year-old says he hopes to land another coaching position in the local area.
Sam Ali,

PROCTOR, Minn. – Earlier this week, rumors began to swirl regarding the status of Proctor boys basketball coach Kory Deadrick. And now, the worst case scenario was confirmed. Deadrick has resigned as head coach of the Rails boys basketball team. In his lone season at Proctor, he led the team to a 9-19 record. FOX 21 has learned from multiple…

Houser Petition
Community, Sports

14-Year-Old Starts Petition to Re-Open Lester Park Golf Course

Christian Houser's petition already has over 1,800 signatures and lots of great feedback, too.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last week, the city of Duluth announced it will be closing the Lester Park Golf Course for the rest of the year. This didn’t sit well with 14-year-old Christian Houser and he decided to do something about it. Houser set up a petition on Change.org to try and persuade the city to re-open the golf course. And…

Trout Fishing
Great Outdoors, News, News - Latest News

Great Outdoors: Trout Fishing

With the nicer weather and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River. 
Claudia Chakamian,

DULUTH, Minn. – With school classes virtual and many businesses shut down, many people are using their free time to fish on Knife River. “I don’t want to sit at home on the couch all day, I want to get out and do stuff because I’m getting bored with schoolwork and just sitting and watching Netflix,” said Justin, who was…

Kneepkens Utah
College, High School, Sports

Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens Talks Commitment to Utah

Kneepkens wrapped up her junior year averaging over 31 points per game and is already the all-time leading scorer for the Hilltoppers.
Sam Ali,

DULUTH, Minn. – This past weekend, Duluth Marshall’s Gianna Kneepkens sorted through 17 Division I college basketball offers and decided to take her talents next year to the University of Utah. Kneepkens wrapped up her junior year averaging over 31 points per game and is already the all-time leading scorer for the Hilltoppers. Kneepkens says the major selling point was…