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Dale Race passes away

Former Minnesota Duluth men's basketball coach Dale Race died today following a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Race amassed more victories and has the best

Sports Notebook, Friday

PREP BASEBALL River Freeman, Cam Lukovsky, Ethan McCubbing and Jimmy Bartsch all recorded two hits as Hermantown clipped Cloquet 10-7 in a Lake Superior Conference baseball game Thursday afternoon at

Thursday Sports Notebook

TODAY'S EVENTS National Football League Draft, 7 p.m. WDIO 10/13 Prep Softball Hermantown at Grand Rapids Proctor at Duluth Marshall Esko at Duluth East Northwestern at

Photos of the Day: Grand Rapids at Duluth Denfeld softball

Abby Skelly of Grand Rapids is mobbed by teammates at home plate after clubbing a long home run over the left field fence against Duluth Denfeld on Wednesday afternoon in

St. Scholastica names new men's basketball head coach

"I’m fired up and ready to build a first-class program that wins with toughness, class and pride. This isn’t just about basketball; it’s about developing young men and leaving a lasting legacy. Let’s build something legendary, together!" -- Jared Drake

Reprint It! Brett Klosowski named new full-time DAHA Executive Director

"As a past President of DAHA, he (Brett Klosowski) gained deep insights into our organization's operations and successfully navigated challenges to strengthen its foundation." -- Ryan Sandefer

Quote Me, Howie: On the 'Wolves TKOing the Lakers in the Western Conference series opener

Fred Friedman, Mr. Sports in the Twin Ports – "Two positive things happened that make the Wolves dangerous: The bench was way better than the Lakers (who have 2 Hall

Howie's Saturday Prep Sports Notebook

"It is not just the guys who are winning their events, but the support guys that work hard for the 3rd, 4th and 5th places that get us our points and make this team very fun to coach.” -- Hermantown boys track coach Tyler Homstad

Breaking Sports News: Neal Pionk signs $43M extension

Neal Pionk of Hermantown has signed a six-year, $7.0 million AAV contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets, The Athletic's Murat Ates is reporting. It's a

Aviation Open House Friday; Prep Sports Notebook

Lake Superior College will host its annual Aviation Open House on Friday from 3-6 p.m. at its Center for Advanced Aviation. The Open House will offer attendees an opportunity

Prep Sports Notebook: Hermantown wins 2025 baseball opener

“I’d rank him with Proctor’s Nick Terharr (a University of Iowa commit) and Duluth Marshall’s Owen Marsolek as the top pitchers in the area.” -- Hermantown coach Troy Warren on Hawks standout pitcher River Freeman

Wednesday Sports Notebook: Iafallo signs extension; Bulldogs men's hockey roster update

Former Bulldogs forward Alex Iafallo of the Winnipeg Jets signed a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3,666,666. Other former Bulldogs on the Jets roster

Quote Me, Howie: On the Timberwolves-Lakers first round series

"A disappointing draw, to be sure. I would have much preferred to see the Nuggets in the first round." -- Don Ness

One repeat, one first-time champion at 2025 Fitger's 5K

Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks; NCAA men's hoops local view

Sports Notebook, Friday

Vikings Offseason Workout Dates OTAs May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5, June 16-18 Minicamp June 10-12 2025-26 Section 7AA, 7A Boys Hockey Not-Too-Early Rankings 7AA 1. Rock Ridge

Sports Notebook, Wednesday

Duluth FC fell to Forward Madison 5-1 in the first round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on March 20 at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Wisconsin.

Quote Me, Howie: Justin Wieck, Mark Labovitz, Roger Reinert, Tara Swenson