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Vikings unveil 'Winter Warrior' uniforms featuring white helmets
"Goodness gracious," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said upon his first look at the uniform, adorning a mannequin against an Arctic-themed photo set. "Our fans, they've gotta like these, right? These are sweet. I love the metallic. White helmets? I love it."
Take a Bow: All-LSC Softball Team announced
Freshman sensation Avery Beranek of Hermantown was named to the nine-player 2024 All-Lake Superior Conference softball first team today. Hawks standouts Mikayla Sweeney, Baylee Edwards, and Lindsey Ewer were named to the second team. Sweeney is a junior and Edwards and Ewer seniors. All-Conference Selections Aune Boben,
Local response to Jefferson's record-setting contract extension
On the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a four-year, $140M contract extension today: Don Ness – "Franchises are defined by generational talents. Page, Tarkenton, Carter, Randall, etc. Jefferson has the potential to be one of the all-time greats. As a fan, I want the Vikings to do
Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner
The Vikings on Friday announced they have signed Dalton Risner to a one-year deal, returning the veteran guard to Minnesota. In order to make room on the 53-man roster for Risner, the Vikings waived undrafted rookie offensive lineman Matt Cindric. Risner first joined Minnesota in September 2023 on
Prep Sports Notebook
Hermantown will face Chisago Lakes in a Section 7AAA baseball elimination bracket semifinal on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chisago Lakes High School Field. The winner will advance to face three-time defending 7AAA champion Grand Rapids in the elimination bracket final immediately afterward. The section championship game is
Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to terms for contract extension
By Craig Peters Backdropped by a wall of his personal football memorabilia, Justin Jefferson eased into a chair, ready to let the whole world know about his newest footprint on NFL history. "The time has finally come — the deal I have been waiting for since I was a little
Harbor Monsters drop opener
The Duluth Harbor Monsters fell to the Kansas City Goats 77-52 in The Arena League football opener for both teams Saturday night at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Goats led 32-26 at halftime. Duluth (0-1) will next visit the Ozarks Lunkers on June 15
Prep Sports Notebook
Today's Games Section 7AA Softball Playoffs Proctor vs. Aitkin, 10:30 a.m. Cloquet's Braun Park Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin vs. Esko, 10:30 p.m. Cloquet's Braun Park Rush City vs. Barnum, 3 p.m. Cloquet's Braun Park International Falls vs. Hinckley-
Prep Sports Notebook, Friday
Today's Events Section 7AAAA Baseball Duluth East vs. Blaine (Elimination Game) Section 7AAA Baseball Duluth Denfeld vs. Grand Rapids (Semifinal) Chisago Lakes vs. Rock Ridge (Elimination Game) Hermantown vs. Hibbing (Elimination Game)
Take a bow, Hermantown activities award winners
The Hermantown Activities Department today announced its 2023-24 award winners for MVPs for activities, Triple A Winners, Athlete of the Year, and Nancy Huttel Award, as follows: Male and Female Athletes of the Year – Peyton Menzel and Katie Sandelin Nany Huttel Award Winner – Madeline Moore Hermantown Triple A Winners
Vikings sign five 2024 NFL Draft selections
The Vikings on May 10 inked three of their seven selections in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota announced the signings of kicker Will Reichard, offensive lineman Michael Jurgens and defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez. Minnesota also announced the signings of all 17 undrafted free agents who had agreed to terms
Today's Prep Playoff Games
Section 7AAA Baseball Cambridge-Isanti at Duluth East (Elimination Bracket) Section 7AAA Baseball Duluth Denfeld at Hermantown Rock Ridge at Grand Rapids Cloquet at Chisago Lakes (Elimination Bracket) North Branch at Hibbing (Elimination Bracket) Section 7AA Baseball Proctor at Esko Moose Lake/Willow River vs. Mesaibi East, Wade Stadium (Elimination
Wilderness announce new GM, assistant GM
The Minnesota Wilderness today announced it has hired a new general manager and assistant GM for its Cloquet-based North American Hockey League (NAHL) squad. Brandon Ferns has been brought in to be the team’s new GM. The 27-year-old from Sartell, MN, has been involved in junior
NA3 team secures Eveleth Hippodrome as home arena
One of the NA3HL’s newest teams will call the oldest rink in Minnesota its home. The Eveleth City Council today approved an agreement with the Minnesota Wilderness to house the organization’s new NA3HL squad at the historic Hippodrome. The Hippodrome – also known as “the Hipp” – first opened in
Prep Scoreboard
Section 7AAA Baseball Hermantown 6, Cloquet 3 Denfeld 6, Chisago Lakes 2 Section 7AA Baseball Duluth Marshall 10, Milaca 0 Esko 12, Two Harbors 0 Moose Lake-Willow River 16, Aitkin 7 Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 4, Barnum 3 Mesabi East 4, International Falls 2 Proctor 7, Crosby-Ironton 0 Rush