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EDC Softball Roundup: Crazy Fifth Inning Helps North Upset West Fargo

Valley City cruises to EDC final.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The defending state champs have some work to do on Saturday in order to get to the state tournament. Fifth-seeded Fargo North upset top-seeded West Fargo 6-3 on Friday at Sheyenne high school. With the win Fargo North clinches a spot in the state tournament. The Spartans scored five runs in a crazy fifth inning which…

Viking’s Adam Thielen Gets A Bobblehead

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum releasing limited edition Adam Thielen bobbleheads in his Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota Vikings uniforms.

MILWAUKEE, WI — It’s an announcement that’s making Minnesotans bob their heads in approval. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum releasing limited edition Adam Thielen bobbleheads in his Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota Vikings uniforms. The Detroit Lakes native played at Minnesota State -Mankato. It’s Thielen’s first bobblehead. The two officially licensed bobbleheads cost $40 each, or $75…

MSUM’s Huber Wins D-II Long Jump Title

Huber flew nearly eight meters to claim the top of the podium.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (MSUM Athletics) — A record-shattering performance helped Minnesota State University Moorhead senior Brian Huber cap off his Dragon track and field career in style as he won the NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championship in the long jump on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C. Huber jumped a school record 26-2 1/4 in the long jump finals to claim the first…

HS Softball Roundup: EDC Tournament Quarterfinals

Highlights from the first round of the EDC Softball Tournament

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Thursday was the first round of the EDC softball tournament at Sheyenne High School in West Fargo. The top-seeded Packers handled things easily, while Valley City busted loose with a huge offensive performance of 23 runs. Fargo North and Sheyenne featured much more of a pitchers’ duel, with the Spartans needing to come from behind. Davies…

University of Minnesota Coaches Meet Fans in Perham for Gopher Road Trip

Fans had the chance to win gopher-themed raffle prizes, goof around with Goldy, and rub elbows with some the university's head coaches

PERHAM, Minn. — Minnesota athletics hit the road again Thursday for the second leg of the 2018 gopher road trip. U-of-M coaches journeyed to several towns throughout the state of Minnesota to promote their programs. Today’s stop took them to Perham. Fans had the chance to win gopher-themed raffle prizes, goof around with Goldy, and rub elbows with some the university’s…

Stockert’s Complete-Game Shutout Lifts NDSU Baseball to Victory in the Summit League Tournament Opener

NDSU baseball earns a 2-0 victory over the Western Illinois University Leathernecks

TULSA, Okla. (NDSU Athletics) — Blake Stockert’s one-hit, complete-game shutout and stellar defense helped the North Dakota State University baseball team earn a 2-0 victory over the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Wednesday, May 23, in the opening game of The Summit League tournament at J.L. Johnson Stadium. North Dakota State (26-22) advanced in the winner’s bracket of the double-elimination tournament with the…

Viking’s Head Coach Zimmer Reacts to New NFL Kneeling Policy

The NFL will fine teams when players and personnel kneel during the Star Spangled Banner

EAGAN, Minn. — NFL owners voted Wednesday to fine players and personnel who kneel for the National Anthem beginning this season. If players do not wish to stand for the Star Spangled Banner, they will now be allowed to remain in the locker room until after the Anthem is over. The controversy began when former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick…

NDSU Begins Fundraising for a New Indoor Football Practice Facility

NDSU will build two artificial turf fields – one indoors and one outdoors – on the site of the current practice fields

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) —The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education today granted approval to fundraise up to $37.2 million for a new indoor football practice facility at North Dakota State University. The entire cost of the proposed facility will be privately funded. Pending state legislative approval, construction will start as soon as the necessary funding is secured. NDSU…

NFL Will Fine Team If Players Kneel or Sit During National Anthem

The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league's spring meeting in Atlanta.

ATLANTA (AP) _ NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league’s spring meeting in Atlanta….

Central Cass Cruises to Class-B East Region Title

The Squirrels knocked off Thompson 10-0.

CASSELTON, N.D. — Central Cass is the Class-B East Region champion after knocking off Thompson 10-0 Tuesday night. The Squirrels wasted no time with the offense, scoring three runs in the first inning. They didn’t look back after that. The Class-B State Tournament begins May 31 in Jamestown.   Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass, Champions, East…