More than four decades after they ran their very first Grandma’s Marathon, Mike Korpi and Larry McNichols will become the 9th and 10th members of the event’s 1000-Miler Club in 2021. Korpi, a native of Soudan, Minn., ran his first Grandma’s Marathon in 1980 in a time of 3:26:59 and has been back every year...
April 20, 2026
Category: Sports
Photo: Little League slugger
A West Duluth Orioles slugger ducked under a pitch against Hermantown on Tuesday night at Western Little League Fields located behind historic Wade Stadium.
Northwoods League TV knocks it out of the park
The decision by the Northwoods League to allow its streaming of all games in the 2021 season to be viewed free-of-charge live and (AVOD) has resulted in unprecedented engagement in the League’s first week of action (May 31-June 6). 116,000 webcast and on demand views lasting 17:43 minutes per view has created an unparalleled level...
Huskies lift Covid restrictions
As the Duluth Huskies look to improve their 2-5 record, their success in blocking out Covid-19 cannot be overlooked. With zero Covid cases linked to Wade Stadium, team general manager Greg Culver and owner Mike Rosenzweig have decided to start lifting Covid restrictions early. Starting June 8 against the LaCrosse Loggers, the team’s mandatory mask...
Former US Olympian to run Grandma’s Marathon
Once, and perhaps still, a household name in short-distance running, former United States Olympian Alan Webb will make his 26.2-mile debut later this month at the 2021 Grandma’s Marathon. Webb, who still owns the American record in the mile with a time of 3:46.91, competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics in the 1500-meters and also...
Huskies edge Eau Claire, 4-3
The Duluth Huskies snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday afternoon, defeating the Eau Claire Express 4-3 in a Northwoods League game at historic Wade Stadium. Duluth righthander Ben Peterson allowed two runs and fanned six in six innings, earning the victory. Ambrien Voitik was 4-for-4 for the Huskies (2-5), which managed 14 hits. Eau Claire...
Bulldogs football, volleyball and soccer release fall schedules
The University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football, volleyball and women’s soccer teams will be back on the court/field this fall for regular season action for the first time since 2019. The Bulldogs football team will kick-off its 2021 home schedule on Saturday, September 11 at 6:00 pm for the annual Military Appreciation game against Minnesota...
UMD signs women’s hockey coach Crowell to contract extension
The University of Minnesota Duluth and women’s hockey head coach Maura Crowell have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep her behind the Bulldogs bench through the 2025-26 season. “I would like to thank UMD Athletic Director Josh Berlo and UMD Chancellor Lendley Black for their continued confidence in my leadership of this...