2026 North Branch Football Schedule
Sept. 4 (7 p.m.) — vs. Two Harbors Sept. 11 (7 p.m.) — at Hibbing Sept. 18 (7 p.m.) — at Cloquet Sept. 25 (7 p.m.) — at Rock Ridge Oct. 2 (6 p.m.) — vs. Duluth East Oct. 9 (7 p.m.) — at Grand Rapids Oct. 14 (7 p.
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2026 Duluth East Football Schedule
Sept. 3 (7 p.m.) — vs. Rock Ridge Sept. 11 (6 p.m.) — at Brainerd Sept. 18 (6 p.m.) — at Hermantown Sept. 25 (7 p.m.) — vs. Grand Rapids Oct. 2 (6 p.m.) — at North Branch Oct. 9 (6 p.m.) — vs. Duluth Denfeld Oct. 16 (6 p.
Next Week in Esko Sports: Eskomos Continue Summer Skill Development
ESKO — Esko High School athletes will continue their offseason development next week as the Eskomos' basketball, volleyball and soccer programs remain active with a series of summer training sessions. Monday's schedule begins with both basketball programs taking the floor from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The boys
Next Week in Rock Ridge Sports: Wolverines Stay Active with Summer Practices and Youth Competition
VIRGINIA — Rock Ridge High School will host another busy week of summer athletics as basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and track and field programs keep athletes and youth teams active across the campus. The week opens Monday with the Rock Ridge girls basketball team practicing from 9:45-11:30 a.
Next Week in Denfeld Sports: Hunters Keep Summer Momentum Rolling
DULUTH — Denfeld High School's summer athletic calendar remains packed next week as football, volleyball, basketball, weight training and community programming headline another busy stretch for Hunters athletes. Monday begins with volleyball practice from 7-9 a.m. in Gym No. 3 while the school's weight training
Next Week in Duluth East Sports: Greyhounds Stay Busy with Summer Training
DULUTH — Duluth East athletes will continue building toward the 2026-27 school year with another active week of summer workouts, highlighted by strength training, girls basketball practices, football activities and performance testing. The week begins Monday with the Greyhounds' popular Hound Power conditioning program from 7-8 a.m.
Next Week in Cloquet Sports: Summer Work Continues Across Lumberjacks Programs
CLOQUET — Summer preparation continues at a brisk pace for Cloquet High School athletes next week as basketball, soccer, volleyball and hockey programs, along with the school's comprehensive strength and conditioning sessions, remain in full swing. The week opens Monday with the Cloquet girls basketball team holding practice from
Hermantown to hold annual Parent-Athlete Meetings ahead of school year
HERMANTOWN — Hermantown High School will host its annual parent and student-athlete meetings on Thursday, Aug. 14, as the Activities Department prepares for the start of the 2025-26 fall sports season and outlines expectations for student-athletes participating throughout the school year. The meetings will begin at 5:30
Hermantown sets Aug. 12-14 football equipment pickup for grades 7-8
HERMANTOWN — The Hermantown football program will launch preparations for the 2025 season with three equipment pickup and program introduction sessions for seventh- and eighth-grade players at Centricity Stadium. The events are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 12, Wednesday, Aug. 13, and Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.
Monsters make roster moves, add consultant
With three consecutive home games to finish the regular season, Minnesota is hoping to finish at least fourth in the nine-team league and secure a home playoff game in the first round of the six-team playoffs.
Duluth Public Library, Members Cooperative Credit Union team up to expand Kaleidoscope Summer Series
DULUTH — The Duluth Public Library today announced the return of Kaleidoscope, its longtime summer performance series for children, families and caregivers. Approaching its 50th year, Kaleidoscope remains one of Duluth's most cherished summer traditions, bringing free, family-friendly entertainment to the community while inspiring curiosity, creativity and a
Could AI become the next iron ore for Duluth?
Duluth has spent generations moving the raw materials that fueled America's industrial economy. The question now is whether it can play a role in powering America's digital one. The answer may help define the city's next century.
College Men's Hockey: Gophers visit Bulldogs Oct. 16-17 in Brett Larson's first season
The Big Ten Tournament begins in March, with all games hosted at the higher seed's campus. NCAA regional competition is scheduled for March 25-28, while the 2027 Frozen Four will be held April 8 and 10 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Howie: My final 2026 NHL Draft big board
Several clubs selecting in the top 15 are expected to target blueliners, creating what could become one of the most defense-heavy opening rounds in recent NHL Draft history.
Howie: My final 2026 NBA Big Board
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, a 6-foot-9 wing combines elite athleticism, shot creation and scoring ability that evaluators believe translates immediately to the NBA game. Most projections have him headed to the Washington Wizards with the No. 1 overall selection.
Iverson, Parker upset deep fields for Bjorklund victories
DULUTH, Minn. — Acer Iverson and Kasandra Parker arrived at the 36th annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon as talented contenders in fields packed with proven champions, Olympians and established road-racing stars. By Saturday morning's end, both had transformed from overlooked challengers into first-time champions on one of