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Four-Goal Third Period Lifts #3 North Dakota Men’s Hockey Over #10 UMD

Up next for the Bulldogs, they will hit the road to take on Miami (OH). 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team aimed for the series sweep against the third-ranked North Dakota Fighting Hawks. UMD goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir blocks a Fighting Hawks shot for the Bulldogs save. Photo by: Fox21’s Jason VanHorn. It was a battle between the Fighting Hawks and the Bulldogs throughout the game, entering the third period with a 0-0 tie. But…

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Seahawks Ride Their ‘Dark Side’ Defense to a Super Bowl Title, Pounding the Patriots 29-13

Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran for 135 yards and Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record by making all five of his field-goal tries.
The Associated Press,

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Defense won this championship. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran for 135 yards and…

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Zam Plante’s Two-Goal Night Gives #10 UMD First Home Win Over #3 North Dakota Since 2020

Plante scored with seven seconds left in overtime to give UMD the win.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The #10 UMD men’s hockey team returned to the win column on Friday night, defeating #3 North Dakota 3 to 2 in overtime Hunter Anderson and Zam Plante each found the back of the net in the 2nd period for UMD. But then the Fighting Hawks responded with two unanswered goals, including a score in the 3rd with…

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Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Bounces Back with Home Win Against Hermantown

The Hilltoppers improved to 13-6 on the year, after taking down the Hawks 87-43.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team welcomed in Hermantown on Friday night. The Hilltoppers defended their home court, taking down the Hawks 87-43. Up next for Duluth Marshall, they will be back at home on Saturday, February 7th, taking on Cass Lake-Bena. Game time is at 2:15 p.m. For Hermantown, they return to action on Monday, February 9th,…

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CSS Men’s Hockey Can’t Handle St. Olaf on Home Ice

CSS drops to 4-16-1 on the year after their clash with St. Olaf. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team aimed to snap a nine-game skid on Friday night, taking on St. Olaf. It was a tough night for the Saints, as they fell 5-2 to the Oles. CSS drops to 4-16-1 on the year after their clash with St. Olaf. The Saints continue their series with the Oles on Saturday, February…

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#10 UMD Women’s Hockey Keeps Winning Streak Against Bemidji State Alive with 3-2 Victory

UMD had three different players score in their contest against the Beavers. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The battle between the UMD women’s hockey team and Bemidji State has been very one-sided in the last five years. The Bulldogs have won their last 19 matchups against the Beavers, with their last loss dating back to January of 2021. On Friday, the Bulldogs began their home series with Bemidji State. The Bulldogs’ win streak continues, as…

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UMD’s Eve Gascon Named Semifinalist for HCA Goalie of the Year Award

It's the 3rd straight season that the Canadien has made it this far.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD star goaltender Eve Gascon has made it to the semifinal round for the HCA Goalie of the Year Award. It’s the 3rd straight season that the Canadien has made it this far. Gascon is currently averaging 28 saves a game with a .932 saves percentage and a 2.13 goals against average. She also has six shutouts and…

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Duluth Northern Stars Earn First Playoff Win Since 2013, Taking Down Anoka in 7AA Quarterfinal Round

Duluth will face the defending Section 7AA champions in the semifinals, taking on Andover. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been three seasons since the Duluth Northern Stars hosted a Section 7AA playoff game at the Heritage Center. On Thursday, that all changed as they welcomed in Anoka for a quarterfinal matchup. It was a night to remember for the Northern Stars, as they earned their first playoff win since the 2012-13 season, taking down Anoka 7-0….

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Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Blanks Superior for 10th Win of the Season

The Thunderhawks were led by Seth Carlson, who had a hat trick in the victory.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Grand Rapids boys hockey team picked up their 10th win of the season on Thursday, defeating Superior 4 to 0. The Thunderhawks were led by Seth Carlson, who had a hat trick in the victory. Grand Rapids will next play at Benilde- St. Margaret’s on Saturday. As for Superior, they’re at Brookfield on February 13th. Categories: High…

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UMary Edges UMD Women’s Hoops in Battle of Top Two Teams in NSIC North

UMD was led by Myra Moorjani, who had 15 points in the contest.
Neil Vierzba,

BISMARCK, N.D.- The UMD women’s basketball team was dealt just their 4th NSIC loss on Thursday, falling to UMary on the road 76 to 66. UMary pulled away in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 23 to 11. UMD was led by Myra Moorjani, who had 15 points in the contest. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back on Saturday…

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Duluth Native Noah Pauley Set to Be Hired as Packers Wide Receivers Coach

Pauley originally was with the Bulldogs from 2013 to 2018.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD offensive coordinator and Duluth native Noah Pauley is heading to the pros. Pauley is set to be hired as the Green Bay Packers new wide receivers coach. That’s according to CBS Sports. Back in December, it was announced that Pauley had accepted the receivers job with Penn State after a three-year stint with Iowa State. But…

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Former Harbor Monsters GM/CEO Steve Walters Named New GM for Louisiana Rouxgaroux

Walters played a key role in constructing the Harbor Monsters now turned Minnesota Monsters into two-time ArenaMania champions.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former Minnesota Monsters GM and CEO Steve Walters has a new gig. He was recently named the General Manager of the Louisiana Rouxgaroux of the National Arena League. Walters played a key role in constructing the Harbor Monsters now turned Minnesota Monsters into two-time ArenaMania champions. It was announced back on December 22nd that Walters was stepping down…

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#10 UMD Men’s Hockey to Meet Another Top 10 Foe in #3 North Dakota

UMD is aiming for their first home win over UND since 2020.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 3rd straight weekend, the UMD men’s hockey team will take on a top eight team. The Bulldogs have come close in their last four outings but have fallen short to both Western Michigan and Denver. UMD will try to change their recent string of bad luck against the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota this Friday. It’s…

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#10 UMD Women’s Hockey Returns Home to Battle Bemidji State

UMD has won their last 19 matchups against Bemidji State.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Like the men’s team, the UMD women’s hockey team will also be at home this weekend, facing Bemidji State. It’s been a one-sided affair in recent years with the Bulldogs winning their last 19 matchups against the Beavers. That includes a series sweep back in December where UMD outscored Bemidji 8 to 1 in both games. Head Coach…

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Antetokounmpo Remains with Bucks as NBA Trade Deadline Passes

Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since straining his right calf on Jan. 23, has spent his entire 13-year career with Milwaukee and led the Bucks to a title in 2021.
The Associated Press,

Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday. Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo…

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Spirit Mountain celebrates opening of Highline chair lift

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — Spirit Mountain celebrated the opening of its new Highline Chair lift on Thursday. The lift was a 4.4-million-dollar project, which was a smaller part of the larger $26 million dollar Spirit Mountain Restoration Project. “We are so fortunate to have owners who are willing to make these kinds of investments, and we know we have to perform,…

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Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls

Matt McConico,

Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu gets past Milwaukee Bucks’ Amir Coffey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Milwaukee. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls, adding a proven scorer to bolster their depth for the stretch run in the stacked Western Conference playoffs race, a…

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C-E-C Girls Hockey Blanks Moose Lake to Advance to Section 7A Semifinals

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton will next meet up with North Shore in the semifinals on Saturday.
Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls hockey team is moving on in the Section 7A playoffs. On Wednesday, the Lumberjacks shut out Moose Lake Area, 3 to 0 in the quarterfinals. Brooke Koski, Ava Morton, and Paiton Plante all scored in the 3rd period for C-E-C. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton will next meet up with North Shore in the semifinals on Saturday. Puck drop…

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Northern Star: Bennett Scissons

Scissons has scored 12 goals this season with the Hilltoppers.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall Boys hockey team has proven that they’re a top contender for the section 7AA title this year. One of the pieces to the Hilltoppers success is senior forward Bennett Scissons. “He’s definitely one of the leaders on this team. One of the guys that gets everyone ready to go. He just surpassed 100 points in…

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UMD Football Officially Signs 31 Recruits, Including Barnum’s Beckstrand & Hermantown’s Burg

UMD is coming off a 10-2 campaign in 2025, which included a national tournament appearance.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD football team revealed their 2026 recruiting class on Wednesday. 31 fresh faces will join the Bulldogs in the fall. That includes local talent, Barnum’s Julian Beckstrand and Hermantown’s Landon Burg. Beckstrand will play defensive back and Burg will stay with his usual position, wide receiver. During his annual signing day press conference, UMD head coach Curt…

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Northwestern Boys Basketball Tops Cameron in Conference Showdown, Superior Girls Upset Tigers

The Tiger boys are now 8-1 in conference play.
Neil Vierzba,

MAPLE, Wis.- The Northwestern boys basketball team moved to the top of the Heart O’North standings on Tuesday night. Playing Cameron on their home floor, the Tigers were able to secure a 60-53 victory over the Comets. Northwestern will next play at Cumberland on Thursday. In girls action, Superior upset Northwestern, 45 to 32. The Spartans improve to 5-13 and…

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Four-Goal 3rd Period Lifts Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Past Proctor

The Hilltoppers will next host Duluth Denfeld on Thursday night.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey team picked up their 17th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Proctor 5-1. After the game was tied at one after two periods, Marshall broke out in the 3rd with four unanswered goals. Bennett Scissons had a had trick to lead the Hilltoppers offensively. The Hilltoppers will next host Duluth Denfeld on…

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Beseth Claims MIAC Indoor Athlete of the Week Honors for 2nd Straight Week

Beseth swept the throwing competitions at the St. Olaf Invitational this past weekend.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- St. Scholastica senior thrower Trent Beseth continues to rack up the accolades. On Tuesday, he was named the Men’s MIAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Week. On Saturday, he swept the throwing competitions at the St. Olaf Invitational. Beseth also set a program record with a weight throw of 18.60 meters, which is the 9th best distance in…

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Mike Conley Jr. Headed to Chicago in 4-Player, 3-Team Deal, AP Sources Say

Conley’s departure from Minnesota would come with one benefit for the Timberwolves — their tax bill.
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The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — from the Bulls. Chicago landed…

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Duluth Native & Vikings Fullback CJ Ham Officially Retires After 10 Seasons in NFL

Ham played in 141 career games and was named to the Pro Bowl two times.
Neil Vierzba,

EAGAN, Minn.- It was expected after his emotional farewell in his final game against the Packers last month. Now, Duluth native and Vikings fullback CJ Ham is making it official. Via his agency Team IFA, Ham is retiring after 10 seasons in the NFL, all of which were with his homestate team, the Vikings. It all started with a rookie…

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Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Leaves Duluth with a 10-0 Win Over Denfeld

Grand Rapids improves to 9-12-1 on the season.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys hockey team clashed with Grand Rapids on Monday night. The Thunderhawks ended up controlling the game all night, taking down the Hunters 10-0. Grand Rapids returns to play on Thursday, February 5th, against Superior. Game time is at 7 p.m. For the Hunters, they’re back in action on Thursday, February 5th, against Duluth Marshall….

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Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall Girls & Hermantown Boys Suffer Home Losses

Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls basketball team hosted the 2nd-ranked team in Wisconsin, in Rice Lake on Monday night. It came down to the wire between the Hilltoppers and the Warriors, but in the end, Rice Lake took down Marshall 90-83. Duluth Marshall is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against Hermantown. Game time is at 7:15. Over…

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Grand Rapids Linebacker Oliver Spahn Commits to UW-Stout

Just this past season, Spahn had 114 tackles, 17 tackles for losses, 10 sacks, and five forced fumbles.
Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids linebacker Oliver Spahn knows who his next team will be. On Monday, the senior committed to UW-Stout out of the WIAC conference. Just this past season, Spahn had 114 tackles, 17 tackles for losses, 10 sacks, and five forced fumbles. He also was the Northeast Red District Defensive Player of the Year and was an…

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Duluth Marshall Boys Hockey Continues to Build Positive Momentum as Regular Season Winds Down

Hilltoppers are 16-3-2 on the season.
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall boys hockey has been able to hang with the top teams in section 7A and 7AA this season. The Hilltoppers have surpassed their win total from a year ago, currently sitting at 16-3-and-2. Now, the Hilltoppers have four regular season games left, with three of them slated to be played on the road. The key…

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Both UMD Men’s & Women’s Hockey Drop to #10 in Latest USCHO Poll

The UMD men's & women's hockey team will return home this upcoming Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team took a little bit of a drop in the latest USCHO poll. The Bulldogs are now 10th in the nation after they were swept by Denver this past weekend. Each game against the Pioneers came down to just one goal. UMD will try to snap their four-game losing streak this upcoming Friday when…

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CSS Women’s Basketball Remains Undefeated at Home After Clash with St. Benedict

The top scorer for the Saints was Kloey Lind with 20 points. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s basketball team welcomed in MIAC conference foe St. Benedict on Saturday. The Saints earned a big win against the Bennies, walking away with a 67-63 victory. CSS improves to 14-5 on the season. The top scorer for the Saints was Kloey Lind with 20 points. CSS returns to action on Wednesday, February 4th, against…

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UWS Women’s Basketball Holds Off North Central, UWS Men Fall Short

Up next for the men's and women's teams, they will hit the road on Wednesday, February 4th, to take on Northwestern. 
Isaiah Wiita,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UWS men’s and women’s basketball teams were back at home on Saturday, tipping off against North Central. The women’s team picked up a 66-56 win over the Rams, to improve to 8-12 on the year. For the men’s squad, they fell short against North Central, falling 77-62. Up next for the men’s and women’s teams, they…

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CSS Women’s Hockey Settles for Series Split Against St. Mary’s

CSS is back in action on Friday, February 6th, against St. Olaf. 
Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The CSS women’s hockey team wrapped up its series with St. Mary’s on Saturday. After the Saints scored the first goal of the contest, the Cardinals scored 4 unanswered goals in the third period to take down the Saints 4-1. Scoring the lone goal for the Saints was Morgan Mitchell. CSS is back in action on Friday, February…

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College Hockey: CSS Women Bounce Back Against St. Mary’s, UWS Men Skate to a 2-2 Tie with Eau Claire

Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals.
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team was back at home on Friday night, taking on St. Mary’s. After former Mirage forward Reese Heitzman scored the opening goal for the Cardinals, the Saints found three unanswered goals to secure a 3-1 win. Leading the way for the Saints was Alaina Hedberg with two goals. CSS will close out their…

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C-E-C Girls Hockey Unable to Hold Off Thief River Falls at Home

The Lumberjacks fall to 9-13-1 on the season.
Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet/Esko/Carlton girls hockey team was back in action at Northwoods Credit Union Arena, taking on Thief River Falls. Unfortunately, the Prowlers pick up the road win, taking down the Lumberjacks 4-1. C-E-C will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, January 31st, against Bemidji. Puck drop is at 3 p.m. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High…

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Lake Superior Ice Festival kicks off for weekend of fun

Jadie Jones,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Lake Superior Ice Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. From hockey to disc golf, a tubing hill, arts, crafts, food trucks and so much more – there is something for everyone at this fun family friendly event. It’s not all out in the cold either. There is an escape room, bonfires, warming tents, and other indoor…

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Five Wilderness Players & Head Coach Selected for NAHL Top Prospects Tournament

This tournament gives players the opportunity to showcase their skills for college and NHL scouts. 
Isaiah Wiita,

CLOQUET, Minn.- On Friday, five Wilderness Players and their head coach were selected for the annual NAHL Top Prospects tournament. Forwards Noah Dziver and Zach Homer along with goalie Valdemar Anderson and head coach Zach Stepan will represent Team Midwest. Other Wilderness players competing in the tournament is Goaltender Ryan Gerlich and forward Andrei Gudin for the Selects Teams. This…
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Within hours Vikings and Twins both part ways with key leaders

Matt McConico,

FILE – Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey speaks to fans and media during the baseball team’s annual fan fest at Target Field, Jan. 28, 2023, in Minneapolis. MINNESOTA – The morning of Friday January 30, 2026 was the chopping block for both the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. First came the announcement from the Minnesota Twins saying,…

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Twins executive Derek Falvey departs organization

Matt McConico,

FILE – Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey speaks to fans and media during the baseball team’s annual fan fest at Target Field, Jan. 28, 2023, in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced on Friday. The 42-year-old Falvey spent nine seasons…

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Vikings fire General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Matt McConico,

FILE – Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah watches his team prepare before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year. The…

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Prep Basketball: Denfeld & Barnum Boys Pick Up Big Conference Victories, Mesabi East Girls Extend Win Streak to Nine

The Minnesota prep basketball regular season continued on Thursday night. 
Isaiah Wiita, Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota prep basketball regular season continued on Thursday night. On the boys side, Duluth Denfeld picked up a big Lake Superior conference win, taking down Grand Rapids 63-60. Over in the Polar conference, Barnum earns the 59-54 road victory against Esko. Finally, in girls action, the Mesabi East Giants extend their win streak to nine, defeating Hermantown…

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UMD Softball Hoping Tough Schedule Leads to NCAA Tournament Return

The Bulldogs are entering year two under head coach Nat Wagner, who guided the team to a 39 and 17 record in his debut season.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Hard to believe but on Friday the UMD softball team will begin their 2026 campaign as they’ll go down to Texas to play in the Lone Star D2 College Classic. The Bulldogs are entering year two under head coach Nat Wagner, who guided the team to a 39 and 17 record in his debut season. In the team’s…

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UMD Baseball Entering New Season with Plenty of Experience

The Bulldogs are coming off a near .500 campaign by going 26-27 in 2025.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team is about three weeks out from opening day. The Bulldogs are coming off a near .500 campaign by going 26-27 in 2025. There hasn’t been many name tags passed out in the first few practices as UMD is set to return seven out of their nine players in the starting lineup. That paired with…

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Northern Star: Carter Brown

Brown is currently in the top 10 for scorers in the state.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Denfeld forward Carter Brown has made quite the leap from his sophomore season to his junior season. He’s currently averaging 28 points per game, which is 15 points higher than his average the year prior. “I feel like my team trusts me with the ball. I know I can shoot the ball so whenever I get it,…

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UWS Men’s & Women’s Hoops Split UMAC Doubleheader with Crown

Both teams will next be in action on Saturday at home against North Central.
Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- It was a night of different results for the UW-Superior men’s and women’s basketball teams. Playing Crown College in a UMAC doubleheader, the Yellowjacket women began the night with a 74-47 victory. Hope Carlson led UWS with 12 points in the win. Following that contest, the Yellowjacket men rallied but fell short against the Polars 72 to 65….

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#9 UMD Women’s Hockey Set for 2nd Showdown with #2 Ohio State

Ohio State previously swept UMD in a series back in November.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD women’s hockey team bounced back nicely this past weekend by picking up a shootout win plus a shutout victory over Minnesota State-Mankato. Just the kind of momentum they need before heading into a big series. The Bulldogs will head to Columbus this upcoming Friday to take on the 2nd ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. It’s the 2nd…

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#7 UMD Men’s Hockey Making Lone Trip to Denver to Battle #11 Pioneers

UMD's last win in Denver came in February of 2023.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team will continue their gauntlet of a schedule by taking their lone trip to Denver this weekend. Barring a playoff series, this will be the only time this year that the Bulldogs and the Pioneers will do battle. Lately things have been on Denver’s side as they’ve won eight out of the last 10…

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Grand Rapids Boys Hockey Earns Huge 7AA Road Win at Duluth Marshall

Grand Rapids is next at Rock Ridge on Friday.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Grand Rapids boys hockey team picked up a big 7AA win on Tuesday, defeating Duluth Marshall 6-4. Luke Sherlock stopped 42 of the 46 shots he saw in net to lead the Thunderhawks. Rapids also had six different goal-scorers in the contest. They’ll next be in action on Friday at Rock Ridge. As for Duluth Marshall, they’ll…

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2nd Half Push Helps Hibbing Boys Basketball Take Down Proctor

Hibbing will next be in action on Thursday against Moose Lake/Willow River.
Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Hibbing boys basketball team picked up their 13th win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Proctor 80 to 60. The Bluejackets trailed 35 to 34 at the half before jumping out to a double digit lead later in the 2nd. Hibbing will next be in action on Thursday against Moose Lake/Willow River. As for Proctor, they’ll host…

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Duluth Denfeld Boys Hoops Once Again in Mix for Section 7AAA Title

Denfeld is currently 9-5 and are battling teams like Grand Rapids and Superior for the top spot in the Lake Superior conference.
Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Denfeld boys basketball team is coming off a historic season in 2025, which resulted in their first state tournament appearance since 2004. Fast forward to this year and the Hunters are back in the mix to make the final eight. Denfeld is currently 9-5 and are battling teams like Grand Rapids and Superior for the top…