Bulldogs advance to NCAA Central Region championship game
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team has pushed its way to the brink of the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The
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Bulldogs stun No. 2 North Dakota, advance to NCHC title game
Minnesota Duluth is 5-2 all-time in Frozen Faceoff semifinal games and will play for its fourth NCHC tournament title. Denver and the Bulldogs enter the championship game tied for the most titles in conference tournament history with three.
Howie: Couch brings rare talent, unfinished NFL story to Monsters
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Duluth Marshall advances to Class 2A state girls basketball semis
The Hilltoppers will face the winner of the New London-Spicer vs. Minnehaha Academy quarterfinal on Friday night.
Howie: Monsters pep rally today
“Brianna and I are building a strong franchise for Duluth. We have a vision and lofty goals.” -- Minnesota Monsters owner Jacob Lambert
Duluth Marshall opens against Sauk Centre in state opener
The Hilltoppers, led by super-sophomore Chloe Johnson (31.3 points per game), enters the tournament as one of the favorites in the eight-team bracket and could meet No. 3 seed New London-Spicer or No. 6 Minnehaha Academy in the semifinals if both teams advance.
Tim Meyer: Botched QB decision cost the Vikings 2025. Will it cost them two seasons?
The Vikings could add another veteran quarterback, draft another young passer and force McCarthy to earn his way back into the starting job. Competition is the reality of the NFL, where roster spots — and careers — are constantly on the line.
Howie: Plante scores in overtime as UMD rallies past St. Cloud State 4-3
Duluth Marshall advances to Class 2A girls basketball state tournament
Howie: Bulldogs host St. Cloud State in NCHC quarterfinal series this weekend
UMD has not advanced beyond the quarterfinal round since the 2021-22 season, when it won the NCHC Frozen Faceoff. Since then, the Bulldogs are 2-5 in the quarterfinals, losing series to St. Cloud State in 2022-23, Denver in 2023-24 and Arizona State in 2024-25.
Howie: Johnson, Brown post career playoff numbers
Johnson is one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2028, and Brown is a rising star who will draw a lot of attention from college scouts next summer.
Howie: The Wild found a bouncer. Now they need a sniper like Boeser.
If Kirill Kaprizov ever gets a true sniper riding shotgun -- Brock Boeser? -- the rest of the Western Conference might suddenly discover something Minnesota fans have suspected for a while now. The Wild are closer than they look.
Duluth Marshall seeded second in Class 2A state tourney
Duluth Marshall super-sophomore Chloe Johnson is averaging 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game his season.
Howie: Monsters to host pep rally, flash sale
When ownership asks fans to pick their seats at $200, they’re not just selling tickets. They’re asking the city to co-sign the project. They’re saying: Trust us early. Commit early. Help us build this from day one.
Hermantown boys basketball
Hermantown's boys basketball team is 7-17, and there is no hiding from that number. But inside the Hawks’ locker room, the
Bulldogs' Hunter Anderson wins NCHC rookie award
Anderson is the first UMD player to earn Rookie of the Week honors this season and the ninth Bulldogs player to receive a weekly conference award in 2025-26.