Former Bulldogs forward Ben Steeves will earn $455,000 minimum in a $1.9M two-year, two-way entry-level contract signed with the Florida Panthers on Monday, according to CapFriendly.com. The 5-foot-8, 165-pounder will receive a $95,000 signing bonus, $855,000 Panthers and $82,500 minors salary each of the
Duluth Denfeld senior-to-be running back Taye Manns (maroon uniform) has the skillset to be an impact player at the next level, perhaps even at the University of Minnesota. He's a north-south runner with elite breakaway speed and size, who prefers to run inside the tackles and run through
Hermantown multi-sport student-athletes are joining the boys tennis team in record numbers, Coach Jessica Worden said Tuesday. “We’ve sent a player to the state singles tournament two years in a row, which has ignited a fire among our school’s athletes who also play other sports,” said Worden, in
The individual awards keep piling up for Hermantown ultra-elite athlete River Freeman. Freeman, a junior pitcher-catcher, today was named HowieHanson.com 2024 Prep Baseball Preseason Player of the Year. The two-year starter, who led the Hawks to a 17-6 record and Section 7AAA runner-up finish a year ago, is widely
The Vikings have executed a trade with the Texans to acquire an additional first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota is sending its 42nd and 188th overall selections this year, along with a second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, to Houston in exchange for the 23rd and 232nd
By Lindsey Young It's important to Harrison Smith to remain a Minnesota Viking. The safety worked to restructure his contract entering the 2024 season, the team announced Wednesday. The new deal sets up Smith for his 13th pro campaign, all in Purple. The Vikings drafted Smith 29th overall
By Craig Peters In the opening moments of 2024 free agency, the Vikings announced they've agreed to terms with outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, as well as linebacker Blake Cashman. The additions at the start of the new league year involve bringing Greenard and Cashman
Duluth Marshall is scheduled to begin its 2024 high school baseball season April 4 at nonconference Esko. The Hilltoppers will open with five consecutive road games, including an April 16 Lake Superior Conference game at Wade Stadium in West Duluth against Duluth Denfeld. Duluth Marshall lost to Proctor 16-13 in
"After significant and positive dialogue with Kirk and his representatives, we were unable to reach agreement on a contract that fits the short and long-term visions for both Kirk and the Minnesota Vikings. Kirk holds a special place in Vikings history, and we appreciate his leadership and contributions to
First Team F River Freeman, Hermantown junior F Bobby Thornton, Cloquet junior F Jake Garski, Grand Rapids senior D Will Esterbrooks, Hermantown senior D Bauer Murphy, Grand Rapids senior G AJ Reyelts, Proctor senior Second Team F John Scott, Denfeld junior F Tanner Ross, Proctor junior F Tate Swanson, Hibbing
The Vikings today signed former Packers running back Aaron Jones and former 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold to one-year deals.
By Craig Peters The Vikings on Monday announced they have re-signed tackle David Quessenberry and guard Blake Brandel. Quessenberry, who will turn 34 in August, joined the Vikings just before the 2023 season and was pressed into duty by Week 2. The Vikings opened that contest at Philadelphia with Olisaemeka
StarTribune.com Breaking Sports News Vikings signing Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to four-year, $76 million deal Take a Bow Duluth Marshall eighth-grade sensation Chloe Johnson has been named to the Minnesota all-state first team, as chosen by the Minnesota Girls Basketball Association. Mark Your Calendar: Prep hockey all-star games
Seniors Nathan Hill, Abe Soumis and Peyton Menzel combined for 81 points as Hermantown held on to edge Rock Ridge 101-99 in a Section 7AAA basketball semifinal Friday night at Hermantown Middle School Gym. Hill finished with a game-high 32 points, and Soumis contributed 25 points and Menzel 24. The
Catching up with former Hawks hockey legends: ■ Zam Plante – Has 58 points, including 21 goals, for the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League. The 5-foot-9, 170 pound forward from Hermantown will join the Bulldogs next season. ■ Max Plante – Has 45 points (11 goals) in 34 games for the