Posts by Chaz Mootz
Local Guides Expect Great Opening Fishing Weekend
Local guides from around the Lake of the Woods, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, and Bemidji areas are optimistic that the fish will bite for the 2021 Fishing Opener.
Read MoreYouth Football League in the Brainerd Lakes Area Expanding
When JJ Kern first started the Midwest Premier Football League a year ago, only one or two players made up the first practices. Now, the league has expanded to close…
Read MorePierz Softball Off to Perfect 6-0 Start
In four of the first six games the Pierz softball team has played, they’ve scored double-digit runs. Led by nine seniors, the Pioneers are off to an undefeated 6-0 start.…
Read MoreWorth The Wait: After Cancelled Fall Season, BSU Soccer Goes Undefeated In Spring
The Bemidji State soccer team wasn’t able to play in the usual fall this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the Beavers could only practice as a team. After…
Read MoreYoung Brainerd Baseball Team Getting Back to Regular Season Rhythm
Between a year off in 2020 and several canceled games due to weather in the last two weeks, trying to get in a rhythm has been a challenge so far…
Read MoreRay Gildow Inducted Into 2021 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame
Ray Gildow, long-time member of the Nisswa Guides League and local fishing guide for over 35 years, has been inducted into the 2021 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame. Gildow started…
Read MoreNorthern Lakes Boys Hockey Making First-Ever Trip to State in Program History
For the first time in program history, the Northern Lakes boys hockey team will be making an appearance in the MSHSL boys hockey state tournament. The co-op that’s made up…
Read MoreLittle Falls Boys Hockey Back at State, First Time Since 2012
The Little Falls boys hockey team punched their ticket to state for the first time since 2012 when they defeated Fergus Falls 2-1 in 2OT last Thursday. Now the Flyers…
Read MoreNevis Boys Basketball Heading Back to State for First Time Since 2017
The Nevis boys basketball team took down Upsala 54-48 to claim the Section 5A title and punch their ticket to state for the first time since 2017. After having to…
Read MoreBemidji State Men’s Hockey Team Ready to Make Run in 2021 NCAA Tournament
For the first time since 2010, the Bemidji State men’s hockey team will be playing in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament. The Beavers will get a tough test right off…
Read MoreWarroad Girls Hockey Wins Sixth-Straight Section Title, Hoping High-Powered Offense Can Carry The Warriors At State
The Warroad girls hockey team won their sixth-straight Section 8A championship last week with a 6-0 win over Thief River Falls. Now, the Warriors are eyeing a state title, which…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Punches Ticket To First NCAA Tournament Since 2010, “Worth The Wait” To Hear Name Called
The Bemidji State men’s hockey team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I men’s hockey tournament on Sunday night. During the selection show, the Beavers were one of…
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