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NCHC Announces New Playoff Format for 2027 Season
DULUTH, Minn.- With the addition of St. Thomas to the NCHC, the conference is changing their playoff format. Beginning in 2027, all 10 teams will make the conference tournament. The playoffs will take place over the course of three weekends and will happen at on-campus sites. A difference from year’s...
ONE DEAD AFTER APARTMENT FIRE IN DULUTH
(Duluth, MN) — One person has died after an apartment fire in Duluth. First responders were called to the 600 block of 47th Avenue early yesterday morning after the fire was reported. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the apartment where it started and found someone dead inside that unit. No other injuries were reported and no other residents were displaced. The cause of the fire and the cause of death are under investigation.
UMD women’s hockey adds a rival St. Cloud State Husky to their roster
The UMD Women’s Hockey team has acquired a former rival from the transfer portal. Devyn Millwater, a defender from St. Cloud State will be joining the Bulldogs for the 2024-2025 season. In her junior season (2023-24), Millwater posted four points in 34 games, and in three total seasons with...
Duluth FC Ready to Continue Cinderella Postseason Run
DULUTH, Minn.- After finishing 31st in the NPSL regular season rankings, Duluth FC is now two wins away from a national championship. On Saturday, the BlueGreens will travel to San Francisco to face El Farolito in the NPSL semifinals. This comes after their 3-2 victory against Steel City FC in the Midwest Regional Final, in which Duluth scored the game-winning goal in extra time. However, that was just one of several clutch moments delivered by Duluth in their momentous playoff run,
Northern Minnesota Weather: Large Hail, High Winds, and Flooding Threats
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is facing a small risk of severe storms from today through Sunday. Large hail, up to 1.5 inches in diameter, wind gusts reaching 60 mph, and locally heavy rain are the primary threats, with the potential for flash flooding. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Kamala V.P. Contender: Turn On Internet and “See What Cat People Do”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called out Senator J.D. Vance for calling Democrats “childless cat ladies” on MSNBC Wednesday night, saying he doesn’t “think it will work” for one big reason. “My God, they went after ‘cat people,’ good luck with that! Turn on the internet and see what cat people do when you go after ’em,” Walz said, drawing laughter from The 11th Hour’s Stephanie Ruhle. “It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad.”Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) slams JD Vance for denigrating voters:“My God, they went after ‘cat people,’ good luck with that! Turn on the internet and...
Northern Minnesota district tests out 4-day school week starting this fall
CARLTON, Minn. — Students in a northern Minnesota school district will have Fridays off this fall. Carlton, near Duluth, is moving to a four-day school week."What can we do in Carlton to be so big, so different, so unique, so innovative. That Carlton School District would be a school of choice," said Superintendent Donita Stepan.If it sounds like Stepan is making a sales pitch, she is. She's trying to sell people on the district's new four-day school week."We had about 79% of the families that filled out the survey were in support of a four-day week. We had about 99% of...
DULUTH WOMAN ACCUSED OF STEALING $1K WORTH OF GAS
(Duluth, MN) — A Duluth woman is accused of stealing $1,000 worth of gasoline in Cass County gas stations and not paying for it. Sapphire Torres was arrested Monday and has been charged with one felony count of theft. Authorities say the defendant stole more than $1,000 of gas using a flatbed truck from at least three gas stations over six months. Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk is encouraging gas stations in northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin to report similar incidents as there have been additional fuel thefts in the region – including a June 4th theft of $529 at a Remer gas station. The investigation began Monday evening when Swanson’s Bait & Tackle in Hackensack reported a fuel theft of $260 around 8:20 p.m. Previously that night, the corner store in Backus reported a $300 drive-off.
Mellen woman charged with intent to deliver illegal articles to inmates
A Mellen woman is accused by authorities of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Ashland County Jail, likely to distribute them to inmates. Nicole Schutte, 39, stood mute Thursday to charges of possession with intent to deliver schedule five drugs, possession of a controlled substance on or near certain places and deliver illegal articles to an inmate. According to the criminal complaint, Schutte turned herself in at the jail on...
Previewing El Farolito vs. Duluth FC with NPSL.com’s Michael Battista
Regular Season Record: 9-3-0, 30 points (first place in the Golden Gate Conference) Golden Gate Conference Semifinals – beat Sacramento Gold FC, 4-2 Golden Gate Conference Final – beat Napa Valley 1839 FC, 3-2 West Region Final – beat FC Arizona, 4-1 After a long year in...
Flash Flooding Possible in Northern Minnesota This Weekend
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is on alert for potential flash flooding this weekend as heavy rains are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a warning with a 5 to 30 percent chance of flash flooding, especially in areas north and west of the Iron Range from Sunday afternoon through midday Monday.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Rep. Pete Stauber says Trump-Vance visit to Minnesota is exciting for the state
Former President Donald Trump is headed to Minnesota this weekend and will be joined by his new choice for a running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. 8th District Rep. Pete Stauber says the Trump-Vance rally in St. Cloud is going to be exciting.
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