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MSHSL announces details for winter high school tournaments

state tournament dates set

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State High School League board of directors met to discuss when the possibility of winter sports section tournament and championships can begin. Each member had a vote and once proposed were approved with these dates. WRESTLING: Moved from Xcel Energy Center to high schools TBA The state wrestling tournament will not be held at its…

MSUM Football Adds Local Flavor on Signing Day

Class of 2021 includes 29 players

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State-Moorhead football welcomed 29 new players to the program on National Signing Day. With no fall NSIC season and the 2020 class only having ten practices under their belt, it presents a unique opportunity for the Dragons to have two sets of recruits brand new to playing. This year’s class is highlighted by West Fargo’s Carter…

NHL postpones Wild games through Feb. 9 amid COVID-19 outbreak

Whole team in quarantine

(FOX 9) – The Minnesota Wild’s season is on pause for the next week while the team deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, the NHL announced on Wednesday. League and Wild team officials say that five new players have been added to the league’s COVID-19 Protocol List. The players include Nick Bjugstad, Nick Bonino, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Johansson and Jared Spurgeon. That makes six…

Missouri Valley Football Conference Releases Poll and Preseason All-League Teams

NDSU picked first with eight players on all-league team; UND picked seventh

ST. LOUIS, MO. — With the spring football season on the horizon, the Missouri Valley football conference released their preseason poll and all-conference teams. The Bison had a league-best eight selections make the team highlighted by fullback Hunter Leupke, receiver Christian Watson, offensive lineman Cordell Volson, long snapper Ross Konnelly, defensive lineman Spencer Waege, linebacker Jackson Hankey  and defensive backs…

Report: Nelson Cruz returning to Minnesota Twins on 1-year deal

Deal reportedly worth $13 million

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The “Boomstick” is returning to the Minnesota Twins for at least one more season. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Twins have agreed to terms on a one-year deal to bring Nelson Cruz back to Minnesota. The deal is reportedly worth $13 million. Cruz will return for his third season with the Twins as a…

Concordia Men’s Basketball Opening Game Postponed

Were set to play Johnnies at home

MOORHEAD, Minn — Concordia men’s basketball had its season opener at home against St John’s scheduled for tonight is postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The game against the Johnnies was the first of nine in the MIAC’s shortened season. The Cobbers last game played was February 22, 2020 after a 3-22 year. Head coach Tyler Bormann’s debut must wait until…

H.S. Basketball Roundup: Sheyenne, Rothsay Get Wins

Sheyenne and Rothsay get conference wins on Tuesday night

FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne boys basketball continues on their tear this season. The Mustangs get the 84-80 win over Davies on the road for win number 14 in a row. In Moorhead, Rothsay traveled to Park Christian and won at the buzzer, 48-46. The Tigers improve to 3-3 on the season.     Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags:…

Zeb Noland Era At QB Underway For NDSU Football

Noland takes over at QB for Trey Lance, who declared for the NFL Draft

FARGO, N.D. — The Zeb Noland era at North Dakota State is in full effect. Since Trey Lance declared for the NFL Draft after the Central Arkansas game this fall the Iowa State transfer has taken over the reigns. The Bison returned from the holiday break and went right into team workouts. That’s when Noland’s leadership really started to take…

Good Energy Fuel of Sheyenne Boys Basketball’s Fire 13-1 Historic Start

Mustangs have won a school record 13 consecutive games

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne boys’ basketball has earned its way to the top of the EDC and the state. With their latest victory against rival West Fargo, the Mustangs are on a 13-game win streak not having recorded a loss since the first game of the year. That’s a school record. The Mustangs have been getting it done on…

Wyndmere-Lidgerwood’s Bohnenstingl Wins High School Play of the Week

Bohnenstingl won with 61 percent of the vote

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week goes to Wyndmere-Lidgerwood boys basketball and Preston Bohnenstingl. Bohnenstingl took home just over 61 percent of the votes. Bohnenstingl had a three made from almost half court and was the bright spot on the night in a lose. Congrats to Bohnenstingl and the Warbirds…