Beyond the Blueline

Senior Shawn Easty in net for Duluth Denfeld

No. 1 Hermantown and No. 2 Duluth Denfeld Battling for Redemption in Section 7A Championships

02/25/2020 10:52 PM

The Hermantown boy's hockey team is looking for redemption in the Section 7A championship game this Wednesday. The Hawks, looking to return to the State tournament after being snubbed last season, will need to battle No. 2 Duluth Denfeld. However, the Hunters have momentum, coming off a semifinal shutout Saturday.

Section 7AA Breakdown: Grand Rapids Shoots to End Semifinal Drought, Duluth East Fighting to Reboot in Postseason

Former Greyhounds Return to the Bench as Coaches Reinforcing a Winning Culture

Hawks Hunt for Rink Improvements to Grow Program

Safety Part of the Hunter's Success

Spartans Prepare for Division 2 in New WIAA Playoff System

The Superior boy's hockey team will play in Division 2 in the brand new two-division tournament system implemented by the WIAA ahead of the 2019-20 season.

Grand Rapids/Greenway to Take Turn in Hockey Day Spotlight

The Grand Rapids/Greenway girls hockey team were spectators at last year's Hockey Day. This season they'll take their own moment in the spotlight, skating in the 14th annual outdoor Minnesota hockey tradition.

Grand Rapids/Greenway will skate in the Hockey Day Minnesota 2020 outdoor festivities.

Beyond the Gridiron

Beyond The Gridiron: Experienced Evergreens Ready For Growing 8-Man Tournament

Northwood/Solon Springs will be part of the Wisconsin 8-Person Playoffs.

Proctor & Hermantown Renew Rivalry, Hope for More Than One Victory

Tale of Two Fields for the Giants

Mesabi Eat broke in their new turf field with a 42-0 victory over Virginia.

Superior Senior Shines in Football & Life with Autism

The Superior Football team has chance to clinch a playoff spot this Friday, but for one Spartan Senior, it's already been a season to remember as he continues to defy odds.

Beyond the Gridiron: Tapio Tackles Life and the Gridiron

He's played soccer, wrestled, competed in archery and karate, but getting to be a part of the Mountain Iron Buhl football team is a dream come true for junior Beau Tapio.

Up North

A new point of interest on the Superior Hiking Trail was named after Larry Sampson of Duluth.

Duluth Man Honored with Addition of 'Larry's Lookout' to Superior Hiking Trail

Northland natives Jim Nowak and John Naslund have earned the name the Iron Two after running every Grandma's Marathon since it's inception.

Northland's 'Iron Two' Keeps Grandma's Streak Running on Virtual Race Day

Courage Kenny in the Northland is offering virtual classes to stay active and stay connected.

Up North: Going Virtual has Helped Courage Kenny Stay Connected and Active

Hermantown's Josh Malenius won this year's 2020 Virtual Last Runner Standing challenge.

Up North: Malenius Endures Storm, Terrain Change to Win Virtual Last Runner Standing

The 2020 Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament was held virtaully.

Up North: Anglers Fight ALS Virtually in 25th Annual ALS Fishing Tournament

The preserve has offered pheasant hunting for 35 years, and for the past 20 years, sporting clay and skeet shooting.

Up North: Shooters Aim for Success as Skeet & Clay Courses Open

For over 40 years Bob Owens of Bob's Romeo Kennels has helped connect hunters with their newest furry companions.

Up North: Spring Marks Perfect Time to Pick a Hunting Dog

Last weekend thousands of Wisconsin anglers adapted to social distancing guidelines to enjoy the fishing opener.

Up North: Wisconsin Anglers Enjoy Fishing Opener Despite Pandemic

Prep Sports Corner

The Wisconsin Playermakers North AAU Organization has returned to practicing and even scrimmaging.

Playermakers North AAU Return to the Court with Scrimmages

Cherry VFW Baseball Back in Action

Agates Among Final Four in MSHSL Nickname Challenge

Hermantown, Esko VFW Teams Play First Summer Game

Hunters Happy to Start Practices on the Ice

Outdoor

Zebra mussels confirmed in Ball Club Lake in Itasca County

A Minnesota DNR report says an invasive species specialist found large populations of adult zebra mussels in Ball Club Lake in Itasca County.

Giants Ridge to add 20 miles of trail

Week 5: Giants Ridge is working toward adding 20 miles of bike trail by the end of the 2020 summer season. This week we take a look at how they are expanding mountain biking opportunities on the Iron Range.

Mountain biker performing a jump on a Giants Ridge trail

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake closed for July

Walleye fishing on Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake has closed for July. The planned closure took effect Wednesday, in anticipation of a fall walleye season.

Skyline Parkway now fully reopen

Duluth's iconic Skyline Parkway has fully reopened ahead of the Independence Day weekend. The last stretches reopened Wednesday after closures that lasted about three months.