Howie: C.J. Ham’s clock is ticking
The likeliest play is a polite handshake extension — one year, maybe two, at something closer to $2 million per. A team-friendly, locker-room-cred deal.
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Bulldogs blank St. Cloud to begin four-game homestand
Adam Gajan stopped all 18 shots he faced and Minnesota Duluth rolled to a 4-0 victory over St. Cloud State on Friday night.
AF1 Transactions — November 7, 2025
Arena Football One teams were active Friday as several franchises made roster moves ahead of the 2026 season. Beaumont led the day with three
AF1 Today: Monsters, Kats announce new signings
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Monsters have reloaded their roster ahead of the 2026 Arena Football One season, announcing the signings of 13 new players
Howie: AF1 CEO Kurz bullish about Duluth franchise, DECC Arena
Jerry Kurz on the Monsters: “Very strong franchise. We’re very selective. I get calls every week from people who want to join. But we have to be sure they’re giving something back to the community. Jake (Lambert, owner) and Steve (Walters, general manager and minority owner) want that."
AF1 Today: Transactions
Arena Football One teams were active this week with roster moves ahead of the 2026 season. Washington placed two players on league suspension, while
Hanson receives weekly honor
Bullogs sophomore defenseman Ty Hanson has been named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Defenseman of the Week for the second time this season. The
Howie: Gophers men's hoops rebuild won't happen overnight
No one’s saying a banner’s coming soon — heck, we’d settle for a .500 record and a home win over Iowa. But watch closely. You’ll see something forming here, underneath the dust and the growing pains. A plan. A pulse. A program.
UMD earns highest NCAA II Super Region ranking since 2018
The University of Minnesota Duluth football team earned its highest NCAA Division II regional ranking in seven years, coming in at No. 6 in
Take a bow, Hermantown football team
Hermantown’s 2025 football season came full circle Friday night — ending against the same team that handed the Hawks their first loss of the
Howie: Bulldogs split at North Dakota, UMD-UWS men's hoops exhibition Monday
UMD sophomore forward Max Plante continues his strong start.
Howie: Monsters’ leap to Arena Football One marks a defining moment for Duluth sports
The Monsters’ place in AF1 provides Duluth with a team competing at the highest level currently available in indoor football. It offers players a chance to prove themselves in a national setting, and it offers fans a more polished, credible product.
Howie: Monsters joining AF1 — and swear they’re staying in Duluth
“We are not going anywhere. We are Duluth’s team. We came from Duluth, and Duluth got us to where we’re at right now.” -- Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve Walters
Hawks advance to Section 7AAAA football final
Hermantown led 14-8 at halftime and 28-16 after three quarters before Sleen’s third touchdown in the fourth extended the margin to 35-20.
Bulldogs blitz hapless Gophers, 3-0
The UMD men’s hockey team might not be ranked yet, but Friday night played like a team about to turn some heads. The
Thursday Community News
The Minnesota Monsters have named Daron Clark head coach for their first season in the Arena Football One (AF1) league. Clark brings extensive playing