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Brainerd Hockey Alums Lead Lakes Hockey Academy
The Lakes Hockey Academy is in year three since its inception in 2021 and has continued to gain popularity with each year. The LHA is led by former Brainerd boys…
Read MoreWarroad’s Jayson Shaugabay Expected to Get Selected in 2023 NHL Draft
Warroad’s Jayson Shaugabay has had an illustrious high school career that includes winning the 2023 Mr. Hockey award for the top senior in the state, breaking Warroad’s all-time scoring record…
Read MoreFishing Tips 2023: Batteries
In this week’s edition of Fishing Tips, Ray and Mandy share some important information on batteries, including a new kind of battery that has become very popular.
Read MoreFosston Baseball Brings Home First-Ever State Championship With Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Lyle-Pacelli
For the first time in program history, Fosston baseball has won the Class A State Championship. The Greyhounds defeated Lyle-Pacelli at CHS Field in St. Paul in a thrilling 3-2…
Read MoreNevis’s Jade Rypkema Going for 7th State Title, Guided by Close Connection with Coach
Jade Rypkema may as well close out her illustrious high school running career with seven state championships before it’s all said and done. But the Nevis senior’s story isn’t one…
Read MoreFishing Tips Returns Back for the Summer with Ray Gildow & Mandy Uhrich
With summer now here, Ray Gildow and Mandy Uhrich are back again every Thursday night on Lakeland News to host the 15-week segments of “Fishing Tips.” In the first episode…
Read MorePequot Lakes Softball Heading Back to State with Shutout Wins Over Pierz
The Pierz softball team had to do it the long way, but they’re heading back to the Class AA State Tournament for the first time since 2016. After losing to…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Golf Looks to Continue Historic Season at NCAA Super Regional
It’s been an historic season for the Bemidji State men’s golf team. The Beavers clinched their first NSIC Championship in 23 years with a one-stroke win over Winona State back…
Read MoreAli Mohamed Navigates Spring Football at Bemidji State During Ramadan
Ali Mohamed decided in the offseason to transfer from Minot State to Bemidji State. At Minot State, Mohamed was an All-American running back, but he jumped at the opportunity to…
Read MoreBryce Duffy Returns to BSU Football as Coach After Career-Ending Injury
Bryce Duffy’s football playing days may have been taken away early from him due to a career-ending spinal contusion injury at MSU-Moorhead on October 15th, but the former Bemidji State…
Read MorePark Rapids’ Natalie Martin Returning to National Drive, Chip, & Putt Event
Natalie Martin, an 11-year-old from Park Rapids, is heading back to golf’s biggest stage at Augusta National Golf Course later this week. Martin is competing in the National Drive, Chip,…
Read MoreRochester, MN Woman Charged with Aiding Offender in Mille Lacs Co. Homicide Case
A Rochester, MN woman has been charged with aiding an individual accused of murdering a Mille Lacs County man. 21-year-old Alexis Elling faces one felony count of aiding an offender…
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