As fall sports seasons near their finish, one area athlete has already made her mark on the state stage. Des Lacs-Burlington junior Laila Christianson captured her second straight Class B girls golf championship this week, turning in a steady, composed performance at[...]
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UND hockey to play in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2027
North Dakota hockey fans can start checking their passports. For the first time in more than four decades, the UND Fighting Hawks will play overseas, joining the 2027 Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The field includes Quinnipiac, Wisconsin, and Northeastern,[...]
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Carson Wentz to start for Vikings in week 3 contest
The Vikings are turning to a familiar name in a tough moment. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is sidelined with a high-ankle sprain after a bruising loss to Atlanta, where he was sacked six times and gave up three turnovers. That opens the[...]
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E-sports gaining popularity in North Dakota schools
What started as after-school gaming clubs is now becoming a recognized part of North Dakota’s high school experience. Programs like Mandan High’s E-Sports team are drawing students who want more than competition—they’re finding teamwork, communication, and even scholarship opportunities. Companies like Grand[...]
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US Men’s Sled Hockey team holds Paralympic Games tryouts in Minot
Minot is hosting some of the best sled hockey players in the world this week, as Team USA holds tryouts for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. More than 30 athletes are vying for 17 spots, under the leadership of head coach David[...]
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Minotauros restructure hockey operations
Change is coming to the Minotauros bench. Cody Campbell, who’s worn both hats as head coach and general manager, is stepping back from coaching to focus solely on front office duties. Taking over behind the bench is Tyler Ebner, a rising voice[...]
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UND’s hopes of a national stunner slip away in final minute at Kansas State
North Dakota came within a breath of upsetting a nationally ranked opponent, but Kansas State found a way to steal the win in the final seconds. The Fighting Hawks controlled long stretches of the game, led by freshman quarterback Jerry Kaminski in[...]
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Kolpack: There’s no cutting corners at The Citadel
Walking onto The Citadel’s campus in Charleston is to step into a world built on structure, discipline, and tradition. Cadets move with precision, respect the smallest rules, and carry themselves with a seriousness that speaks to the school’s mission of shaping future[...]
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Eight players to watch in WDA tennis this season
BISMARCK – The 2025 WDA boys’ tennis season is underway. There are a lot of talented players in the conference. Here are eight to keep an eye on this fall. Bismarck High, Reed Romsaas: The sophomore enters the top spot in the[...]
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Minot North Sentinels top Sports Writers Preseason AA Football Poll
The Minot North Sentinels will open their season carrying the weight of high expectations. Ranked first in the Division AA preseason poll, they lead a field that includes Kindred, Red River, Central Cass, and St. Mary’s. But for head coach Jacob Holmen,[...]
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North Dakota native competes in inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Women’s Championship
Hope Magelky’s journey has taken her from Dickinson to the world stage. Now living in Bismarck, she’s making history as the first North Dakota woman to play for the U.S. Women’s National Sled Hockey Team. Magelky started in net for the opening[...]
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Minot forward Colin Grubb commits to UND Hockey
For Minot’s Colin Grubb, this year has been nothing short of defining. After winning a national championship with Shattuck-St. Mary’s 16U team and leading the Under-17 Four Nations Tournament in scoring, the 16-year-old center has committed to play for the University of[...]
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Vikings sign former Bison QB Carson Wentz
EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota has added a veteran quarterback — with roots as a Vikings fan — to the roster. The Vikings have agreed to terms with Carson Wentz, the team announced Sunday, a day after the 32-year-old participated in a workout[...]
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Minot’s Mason Morelli heading overseas to play in KHL
From the rinks of Minot to the bright lights of the NHL, Mason Morelli’s hockey journey is about to take another leap—this time across the globe. The former Minot High standout and Minotauros star has signed a one-year deal with Barys Astana[...]
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Mandan tops tennis coaches’ poll
BISMARCK – Defending West Region Tournament champion Mandan returns a veteran squad, and with that, WDA coaches tabbed the Braves to win this season’s conference boys’ tennis title. Mandan picked up seven first place votes, the most it could obtain, and 49[...]
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Second Northwoods League Softball team coming to North Dakota
North Dakota’s summer softball scene is about to grow. The Northwoods League has announced an expansion team in Grand Forks, joining the Minot Honeybees as the state’s second squad. The team will play at UND’s new Albrecht Field and is backed by[...]