Duluth
UMD's NCAA hockey title defense begins with a loss
UMass Lowell interrupted Minnesota Duluth's celebratory mood by beating the Bulldogs 3-2.
Colleges
Gophers
Cornhuskers seeking their own boost against undefeated Gophers
A popular preseason pick to win the Big Ten West, Nebraska has taken its lumps in Scott Frost's second season.
Gophers
Change of scenery elevated several college quarterbacks to new-found stardom this season
Transfers move in, then quickly move up in FBS passing statistics
Gophers
'Gabbie and Maddie Show' has UMD seeking NCAA breakthrough
Led by high-scoring forward Gabbie Hughes and Olympic gold medal-winning goalie Maddie Rooney, Minnesota Duluth wants to become a women's hockey power again.
Wild
As banners pile up, Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin appreciates the journey
The Bulldogs have won the past two NCAA championships and have a team loaded for a three-peat. Getting there, the coach knows, will take a lot of work.
Sports
180 degrees from St. Thomas: Losses, injuries end Iowa school's football season
Aftrer three lopsided losses in which they scored a total of three points and suffered a run of injuries, players on Grinnell College's football team decided it was time to end the Iowa school's season.
Duluth
![(Left) University of Minnesota Duluth defensemen Nick Wolff and Scott Perunovich posed for a portrait on the ice of Amsoil Arena on Tuesday. ]
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Seeking three-peat, UMD splits top defensive pair to start hockey season
Nick Wolff and Scott Perunovich have been paired together the past two national-championship seasons at Minnesota Duluth. But as the season starts, they've been split. Will it last?
Gophers
Little details add up to success for Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore
Leading a program that wins through hard work and grit, Serratore makes sure that players and coaches keep learning.
Gophers
Once a UMD Bulldog, Brett Larson is putting his stamp on St. Cloud State Huskies
A veteran Huskies team won the NCHC last season. In his second year in the Granite City, Larson will have a younger team with opportunities for growth.
Wild
Minnesota State hockey coach Hastings puts his trust in the process
The Mavericks have an experienced, talented core returning, but there's work to be done to earn an NCAA breakthrough.
Wild
Unfinished business has Minnesota State stars Michaelis, Tuomie back
Seniors Marc Michaelis and Parker Tuomie, both high-scoring forwards from Germany, believe the Mavericks have a chance for a special season.
Wild
Harrington builds Minnesota State women's hockey program step by step
The 1980 Olympic gold medalist and his Mavericks face a stiff challenge in the rugged WCHA.
Gophers
Adversity brings perspective for St. Cloud State goalie Janine Adler
A serious health scare at last spring's world championships has the thoughtful senior from Zurich, Switzerland, enjoying every moment on the ice.
Duluth
UMD, former women's hockey coach reach settlement
Shannon Miller and the former women's basketball coach and former softball coach at UMD sued the university in federal court in 2015 alleging gender and sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation.
Wild
St. Cloud State defenseman Jack Ahcan ready for his starring role
The senior earned second-team All-America honors last season and takes on leadership duties for the Huskies.
Gophers
Gophers football just misses ranking in Associated Press Top-25 poll
But for a brief moment, a bug in the system gave them a spot.
Sports
MSU Mankato routs UMD in battle of NSIC football unbeatens
Natt Gunn set two MSU Mankato career records as his team went to 5-0.
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