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Longtime Twins Manager Gardenhire Retires

The announcement came shortly before Detroitsgame against the Indians

DETROIT — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement barely over an hour before Saturday night’s game against Cleveland, saying he’s been “stressed out” and not feeling well. The news came in an abruptly called video conference around 5 p.m. as Detroit prepared to play the Indians at Comerica Park. Bench coach Lloyd McClendon is taking over as manager…

Mikko Koivu, face of the Minnesota Wild, will not return to team

Spent 15 Years with Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Mikko Koivu’s time with the Minnesota Wild has come to an end. Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced Friday the team will not re-sign the longtime captain for the upcoming season. Koivu, 37, has played all 15 seasons and 1,028 career games in Minnesota. “Mikko Koivu was a true leader both on and off the ice during…

Wentz’s AO1 Charity Has First Golf Outing At Oxbow

The first golf put on by Carson Wentz's foundation was held at Oxbow Country Club on Friday

OXBOW, ND – The AO1 charity was back for another event in the FM area, this time on the links at Oxbow Country Club. After COVID-19 forced the organization to cancel their annual celebrity softball game back in may, another idea came to mind. “So we were trying to be creative in finding a way to come back and golf…

North Dakota HS Football Roundup: Sept. 18

Week four high school football results from the Eastern Dakota Conference

FARGO, ND – Week four of EDC Football featured some close games and lopsided affairs. Thompson defeated Oak Grove, 50-26. Fargo South came back to beat Grand Forks Central, 42-15. Sheyenne beat Shanley, 43-38 while Davies were victorious over Fargo North, 36-12. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bruins Football, Fargo South High School, GFC Knights, grand forks central…

Sheyenne Boys Soccer Tops Davies to Stay Unbeaten on the Season

Mustangs beat Eagles 1-0

FARGO, N.D. — It was a match-up between the second and third place teams in the EDC on Thursday night. Sheyenne traveled to Davies and the game was as advertised. Mustangs broke open the scoring with 13 minutes left in the contest to win, 1-0. Mustangs take over first place with West Fargo’s loss to Fargo North. Categories: High School,…

Vikings WR Thielen, Colts CB Rhodes, Reunite in Week Two Match-Up

Both joined Vikings in same year

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings  receiver  Adam Thielen is coming off a two touchdown, 110 yard receiving performance in week one. Those numbers lead the team, however,  week two presents a much different test going up against someone very familiar  with his game in former teammate, corner back Xavier Rhodes. Before signing with the Indianapolis Colts — Rhodes spent his first…

NDSU, UND Practice Hours Increased After NCAA Announces College Basketball Return

College Basketball start date is November 26th

FARGO, N.D. — Thanksgiving Eve will never be the same as the NCAA Division One Council gifted college basketball fans with a November 25th start date. The day before america enjoys some delicious turkey. The season starts 15 days later than originally scheduled. Teams can only play a max of  24 games four less than usual. With just four non-conference…

Flom Native, NCE-UH Standout, Lien Commits to South Dakota State

Averaged 24 points, 11 rebounds per game his junior season

FARGO, N.D. — From small town to division one. That’s the road, Flom’s Minnesota native,  Broden Lien is on committing to South Dakota State  for basketball. After a junior season  with the Titans, averaging a double-double 24 points and 11 rebounds, Lien is spending his senior season playing for prep basketball academy, Andrews Osborne ISA in Ohio. Its the mentality…

Division One Council Lays Out Spring Season; FCS Playoffs

Playoffs run from April 18-May 15

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division One Council announced that the FCS Playoffs will be conducted  from April 18 through May 15 with 16 teams instead of 24. Eight conference games can be played over 13 weeks. Conferences can start and end their seasons at their own discretion. Conference championships  can be added. The final championship and spring season framework has…