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I am Jason Spain, former Head Soccer Coach at Minot State University and a former NCAA Division I head coach. I will be running the Sports Department at The Dakotan.

This sports section will focus on hard working, local athletes. We aim to have the latest standings and scores of all sports in North Dakota.

Our goal at the Dakotan is to tell the stories of North Dakota sports, not just the results, but also the work and the journey. Many stories will center around student athletes, but other stories might focus on someone else involved in the program – coaches, administrators, and support staff – anyone that inspires or impacts the lives of others in the sport. There are lots of amazing stories, and we want to tell them!

If you have a story idea, shoot me an email! jason.spain@mydakotan.com

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Minot State Wins ACHA Men’s Hockey Championship

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The Beavers are National Champions once again!  One goal late in the second period and 19 saves by goalie Jake Anthony proved to be just enough Tuesday night as the No. 1 Minot State men’s hockey team held on to beat No. 3 Adrian (Mich.), claiming the…
March 21, 2023

MSU Women’s Hockey 2nd at Nationals 

Drop Championship Game 3-2  BOSTON, Mass. – The outcome proved disheartening, but head coach Ryan Miner was anything but disappointed.  The third-ranked Minot State women battle their way into the ACHA Division I National Championship game for the first time since the 2019-2020 season, and led early against two-time defending…
March 20, 2023

MSU Men’s Hockey Reaches Semi’s 

No. 1 Minot State 4, No. 8 Indiana Tech 3, OT  MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - Troy Hamilton scored 12 minutes, 8 seconds into overtime, lifting the No. 1 Minot State men’s hockey team to a 4-3 win over eighth-ranked Indiana Tech in the quarterfinals of the ACHA National Tournament on Sunday…
March 20, 2023

Minot State Softball Posts Sunday Sweep 

Defeats Regina 8-0, 9-0  MINOT – Needing the opportunity to get game action before opening league play next week, the Minot State softball team proved to be unstoppable this weekend, finishing off a four-game sweep of visiting Regina with back-to-back five-inning wins on Sunday at the Air-Supported Dome on the…
March 19, 2023

Minot State Women’s Hockey Advances to National Championship 

#3 Minot State-1, #2 Midland University-0  BOSTON, MASS. -- The third-ranked Minot State University women’s hockey team defeated second-ranked Midland University (Nebraska) 1-0 Sunday afternoon to advance to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 championship game.  Jordan Kulbida scored the lone goal of the game at the 5:36 mark…
March 19, 2023

Minot State Women Move into National Semifinals 

No. 3 Minot State 3, No. 6 Maryville 1  BOSTON, Mass. – For the second time in two games at nationals, Jordan Kulbida twice found the back of the net for Minot State.  The recently named ACHA Second-Team All-American scored a short-handed goal to open the scoring, then added a…
March 18, 2023

Saturday State “B” Boys' Basketball Tournament 

7th Place:  Medina-68, Warwick-51  5th Place:  Thompson-72, Powers Lake-Burke Central-61  3rd Place:  Beulah-66, Des Lacs-Burlington-57 Championship:  Central Cass-61 , Shiloh Christian-44
March 18, 2023

MSU Men’s Hockey Wins National Opener 

No. 1 Minot State 8, No. 17 Michigan-Dearborn 0  MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Game No. 1, no problem.  Following the example set by the Minot State women one night before, the top-ranked Minot State men’s hockey team steam-rolled to a first-round, shutout win at the ACHA National Tournament.  Getting goals from…
March 18, 2023

Boy’s Class B Basketball Tournament Friday 

State Tournament at Bismarck  Consolation Bracket  Powers Lake-Burke Central 64, Medina-Pingree/Buchanon 62  Thompson 83, Warwick 67  Semi-finals Shiloh Christian 65, Beulah 61 (OT) Central Cass 64, Des Lacs-Burlington 57
March 17, 2023

Minot State Wins Opener at Women’s National  

No. 3 Minot State 7, No. 10 Miami (Ohio) 0  BOSTON, Mass. – The trip to Boston started just the way the Beavers wanted late Thursday night: With a convincing victory.  All-time career shutout leader Jordan Ivanco made 16 saves in goal for the third-ranked Minot State women’s hockey team,…
March 17, 2023

State Class B Boy's Basketball Tournament 

Opening Round in Bismarck  Shiloh Christian-69, Powers Lake-Burke Central 38  Beulah-38, Medina-Pingree/Buchanan 31 Central Cass 58, Warwick 46 Des Lacs-Burlington 55, Thompson 48  
March 16, 2023

Senate Kills Removal of Schools from Sports Betting 

Resolution Amendment Fails  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – An amendment to remove schools from the intent of a sports betting resolution failed in the North Dakota State Senate Wednesday.  House Concurrent Resolution 3002 would put on the November 2024 ballot a constitutional measure to allow sports betting in the state.  The Senate…
March 16, 2023

Curling Sweeps Through House 

Creates Official State Sport  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to make curling the official sport of North Dakota passed the State House Wednesday.  Senate Bill 2229 would designate curling as the official state sport of North Dakota.  Rep. Mike Motschenbacher, R-Dis. 47, Bismarck, pointed to other states that have official…
March 15, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  State Tournament at Fargo  Fifth Place  Class A  Minot 64, Legacy 38  Final  Class A  Fargo North 92, Grand Forks Red River 83  Third Place  Class A  Fargo Davies 72, Century 68   GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  State Tournament at Fargo  Fifth Place  Class A  Minot…
March 12, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  State Tournament at Fargo  Consolation  Class A  Minot 64,, Bismarck 52  Legacy 72, Fargo Davies 53  Semifinal  Class A  Century 65, Sheyenne 47  Grand Forks Red River 51, West Fargo 44  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  State Tournament at Fargo  Consolation  Class A  Fargo Shanley 65,…
March 11, 2023

Senior Night win for Minot State men’s hockey team  

No. 1 Minot State 5, No. 7 Jamestown 3  MINOT – It was only fitting on “Senior Night” that Minot State’s seniors take over.   Getting all their goals from seniors, Sheldon Davis broke a scoreless tie early in the second period with his first of two goals, fellow senior Drew…
March 10, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  State Quarterfinal in Fargo  Class A Boys Century 77, Fargo Shanley 45  Fargo Davies 64, Jamestown 46  Fargo North 82, Legacy 80  Grand Forks Red River 81, Minot 80    State Quarterfinal in Fargo  Class A Girls Century 69, Fargo Davies 64  W.F. Sheyenne 70, Bismarck Legacy 57 …
March 10, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Class B  Semifinal  Region 1  Central Cass 79, Hankinson 71  Kindred 62, Sargent County 58  Region 2  Hillsboro/Central Valley 75, Grafton 64  Thompson 62, May-Port CG 60  Region 3  Edgeley/K-M 68, Ellendale 46  Medina/P-B 47, Linton/HMB 39  Region 4 North Star 51, Four Winds/Minnewaukan…
March 8, 2023

N. Dakota St. Drops Summit Title Game 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Max Abmas scored 26 points and distributed 11 assists and Oral Roberts overwhelmed North Dakota State 92-58 in the Summit League Tournament championship game Tuesday night clinching an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.  Reserve Patrick Mwamba scored 17 of his 20 points in the…
March 8, 2023

Minot State Adds Men’s Club Soccer 

Hires Jason Spain to Coach  MINOT – Minot State University announces the addition of men’s club soccer to begin play in Fall 2023.  The team is not affiliated with the Minot State Athletics Department and NCAA Division II, but will join a robust list of clubs at the University.  …
March 7, 2023

Minot State to Honor Hockey Seniors Thursday  

Minot State University  MINOT, N.D. – The Beavers are ready to honor their seniors.   The No. 1-ranked Minot State men’s hockey team heads to the ACHA National Tournament in Marlborough, Massachusetts next week, but before beginning the chase for a third national title the Beavers will tune-up with a pair…
March 7, 2023

Saturday’s ND High School Sports Scores 

The Associated Press  Girl’s Hockey State Tournament at Minot  Championship  Fargo North/South 2, Fargo Davies 0  Third Place  Minot 4, Bismarck Legacy 1  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Class B  State Tournament  Championship  Central Cass 58, Thompson 55  Third Place=  Rugby 46, Garrison 45  Fifth Place  Edgeley/K-M 63, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 37  Seventh Place …
March 5, 2023

Friday’s ND High School Sports Scores 

Girl’s State Hockey Tournament at Minot  Semi-Finals  Fargo Davies 1, Minot 0  Fargo North/South 5, Bismarck Legacy 1  Consolation Bracket  Bismarck Century 3, West Fargo 1  Grand Forks 2, Mandan 1  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  NDHSAA Class B  State Tournament  Consolation Semifinal  Edgeley/K-M 51, Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 47  Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54, Bowman County…
March 4, 2023

Thursday's High School Sports Scores 

The Associated Press  Girl’s Hockey Championship at Minot  Quarterfinals  Fargo Davies 5, Bismarck Century2  Minot 4, West Fargo 3  Fargo North/South 3, GFC/GFRR 1  Bismarck Legacy 5, Mandan 1  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  NDHSAA Class B  State Tournament at Minot  Quarterfinal  Central Cass 61, Bowman County 28  Garrison 45, Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op…
March 3, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Class A  East Region  Quarterfinal  Fargo Davies 87, West Fargo Horace 37  Grand Forks Red River 68, Fargo North 35  Sheyenne 61, Fargo Shanley 48  West Fargo 91, Wahpeton 63  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Beach 72, New England 49  Carrington 77, Barnes County North 54 …
March 1, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bishop Ryan 58, Des Lacs-Burlington 42  Bottineau 55, Rugby 47  Dickinson Trinity 57, North Shore 53  Divide County 49, Tioga 33  Edgeley/K-M 64, Carrington 49  Grafton 72, Park River-Fordville/Lankin 37  Griggs/Midkota 57, Oakes 47  Hillsboro/Central Valley 59, Thompson 57  LaMoure/L-M 59, Ellendale 51  Lakota…
February 28, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bishop Ryan 70, Our Redeemer's 25  Bowman County 61, Hettinger/Scranton 58  Carrington 66, Oakes 29  Central Cass 74, Sargent County 60  Des Lacs-Burlington 66, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 42  Edgeley/K-M 65, Griggs/Midkota 44  Fargo Shanley 78, Valley City 60  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 61, Beulah 42  Garrison 80, Killdeer…
February 26, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Beach 73, Hettinger/Scranton 65  Beulah 69, Hazen 62  Bowman County 70, Heart River 60  Des Lacs-Burlington 81, Glenburn 23  Dickinson Trinity 48, Killdeer 42  Flasher 59, Lemmon, S.D. 42  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 60, Harvey-Wells County 48  Garrison 86, Solen 44  Grant County/Mott-Regent 72, Richardton-Taylor 39 …
February 25, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Century 82, Minot 71  Garrison 70, Shiloh 58  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Century 59, Minot 53  NDHSAA Playoffs  Class B  Championship  Region 5  Garrison 70, Shiloh 58  Region 6  Rugby 48, Our Redeemer's 41  Region 7  Bowman County 70, Grant County/Mott-Regent 55  Region 8  Kenmare/Bowbells…
February 24, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bismarck 65, Legacy 52  Fargo Davies 89, West Fargo 69  Fargo Shanley 71, Valley City 57  Grand Forks Red River 95, Devils Lake 92  Midway-Minto 69, Barnes County North 62  Sheyenne 66, Grand Forks Central 63, OT  Wahpeton 64, Fargo South 62  Williston 79,…
February 22, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 50, Richardton-Taylor 37  Bottineau 49, Des Lacs-Burlington 34  Bowman County 70, Killdeer 53  Central Cass 49, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 26  Central McLean 76, Center-Stanton 15  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 57, St. John 45  Garrison 51, New Salem-Almont 26  Glen Ullin-Hebron 55, Dickinson Trinity 50  Grafton 46, Park…
February 21, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Barnes County North 64, Maple River 58  Berthold 61, Ray 55  Beulah 70, Beach 53  Bishop Ryan 61, Powers Lake/Burke Central Co-op 56  Bottineau 72, St. John 60  Devils Lake 66, West Fargo Horace 49  Fargo North 69, Grand Forks Central 63  Fargo South…
February 19, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Benson County 57, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 42  Bishop Ryan 82, Beulah 72  Central McLean 57, Center-Stanton 48  Dickinson Trinity 55, Hazen 41  Ellendale 52, Strasburg-Zeeland 26  Fargo Davies 77, Fargo South 70  Fargo North 72, Fargo Shanley 69  Garrison 70, Des Lacs-Burlington 67  Grafton 66, Cavalier…
February 17, 2023

Tuesday’s High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bismarck 78, Mandan 46  Century 78, St. Mary's 52  Dickinson 85, Williston 32  Fargo Davies 68, Fargo North 42  Fargo Shanley 64, Fargo South 39  Grand Forks Red River 59, Valley City 43  Legacy 63, Jamestown 60  Minot 89, Watford City 40  Wahpeton 58,…
February 15, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bottineau 69, Lewis & Clark/Berthold Co-op 36  Dickinson Trinity 51, Glen Ullin-Hebron 44  Hankinson 81, Wilmot, S.D. 70  Minot 110, Watford City 77  Parshall/NSP Co-op 53, Killdeer 49, 2OT  South Prairie 62, Center-Stanton 47  Tioga 48, Alexander 35  Velva 56, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 49   GIRLS PREP…
February 14, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketbsll Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Crookston, Minn. 54, Grafton 52  Des Lacs-Burlington 51, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 41  Dickinson 73, Turtle Mountain 65  Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 55, Midway-Minto 34  Glen Ullin-Hebron 75, Bowman County 51  Grant County/Mott-Regent 67, Heart River 41  Griggs County Central 54, Barnes County North 12  Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 60, Tioga 47 …
February 12, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Center-Stanton 78, Richardton-Taylor 42  Century 78, Legacy 56  Faith, S.D. 84, Hettinger/Scranton 47  Fargo Davies 56, Fargo Shanley 49  Fargo North 94, West Fargo 82  Fargo South 77, Valley City 62  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 92, Warwick 50  Garrison 85, Max 36  Glen Ullin-Hebron 75, New…
February 11, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 63, New England 50  Bismarck 81, St. Mary's 66  Center-Stanton 51, New Salem-Almont 38  Central Cass 58, Sargent County 45  Des Lacs-Burlington 58, Glenburn 32  Glen Ullin-Hebron 56, Killdeer 45  Grant County/Mott-Regent 48, Hettinger/Scranton 25  Kindred 65, Enderlin 32  Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie 52, North…
February 10, 2023

Minot State Hockey Teams Highly Ranked 

 No. 1, 2 in national ACHA polls   MINOT – Riding a three-game win streak that started with a road upset of top-ranked Liberty, the Minot State women’s hockey team jumped to No. 2 in this week’s ACHA Division I Women’s Ice Hockey Poll.   Meanwhile, a road split for the top-ranked…
February 9, 2023

Tuesday's High School BasketballScores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bowman County 60, Dickinson Trinity 50  Cavalier 67, Midway-Minto 23  Central McLean 74, Center-Stanton 24  Century 51, Jamestown 49  Devils Lake 85, Grand Forks Central 68  Fargo Davies 93, Valley City 53  Garrison 59, New Salem-Almont 28  Grafton 79, Larimore 24  Grand Forks Red…
February 8, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Des Lacs-Burlington 66, Nedrose 33  Divide County 54, Kenmare 47  Divide County 54, Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 47  Dunseith 76, New Rockford-Sheyenne 59  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 87, Rugby 38  Garrison 81, Lewis & Clark/Berthold Co-op 31  Harvey-Wells County 66, St. John 51  Herreid/Selby Area, S.D. 71, Napoleon/G-S…
February 7, 2023

Minnesota man gets life for deadly North Dakota shooting 

FARGO (AP) — A Minnesota man was sentenced Monday to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in the deaths of two co-workers and their unborn child at a North Dakota factory.  A judge sentenced Anthony Reese Jr. to life in prison without the possibility…
February 7, 2023

Minot State Women’s Hockey Sweeps Jamestown  

No. 4 Minot State 6, No. 13 Jamestown 1  JAMESTOWN - The Minot State women’s hockey team erupted for six goals from six different players, as they completed a season-sweep of in-state rival Jamestown on Sunday.   Scoring three first-period goals and never looking back, the 4th-ranked Beavers beat host and…
February 6, 2023

Minot State Softball Completes Weekend Sweep 

Post 8-7, 10-7 Wins Sunday    MINOT – For the second straight game Minot State’s softball team scored a walk-off win, sparking a pair of victories Sunday to wrap up the MSU Bubble Invitational.   Minot State plated three runs in the bottom of the seventh for an 8-7 win over Dakota Wesleyan…
February 6, 2023

Minot State Men’s Hockey Tops Ohio 

No. 1 Minot State 8, No. 4 Ohio 5  ATHENS, Ohio – The Minot State men’s hockey team took over the final period and finally got some revenge with the Ohio Bobcats.   Scoring four goals in the final period, the Beavers (26-2-0 overall) erased a 5-4 deficit and scored an…
February 5, 2023

Minot State Men, Women Top Minn,-Crookston 

Games Played at MSU Dome  MINOT, ND --The Minot State men's basketball team kept Minnesota-Crookston to just 20 percent from 3-point range in a 4-for-20 shooting performance on the way to an 87-53 win over the Golden Eagles at home Saturday.  Leading the game in double figures for the Beavers (10-12, 7-11)…
February 5, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Beach 57, New Salem-Almont 50  Cavalier 73, Park River-Fordville/Lankin 36  Dickinson Trinity 68, Bishop Ryan 64  Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 55, Hatton-Northwood 35  Garrison 81, Standing Rock 71  Harvey-Wells County 65, Carrington 51  Heart River 68, Trenton 36  Jamestown 75, Turtle Mountain 70  Legacy 88, Williston 75 …
February 5, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bismarck 75, Dickinson 46  Central McLean 69, South Prairie-Max Co-op 36  Devils Lake 49, Fargo North 48  Fargo Davies 62, West Fargo Horace 41  Fargo Shanley 65, Wahpeton 59  Grafton 62, Cavalier 33  Grand Forks Red River 66, Grand Forks Central 16  Hatton-Northwood 61,…
February 4, 2023

No. 1 Minot State Hockey Falls at Ohio 

No. 4 Ohio 5, No. 1 Minot State 3  ATHENS, Ohio – Revenge will have to wait for Minot State.   The fourth-ranked Ohio Bobcats, who ended the Beavers season at the ACHA National Tournament last spring, held on at home to snap Minot State’s 13-game win streak and give the…
February 4, 2023

Minot State Drops Two 

MSU women, men lose to Bemidji   MINOT--The Minot State women's basketball team went into halftime leading Bemidji State 24-23, but could not hang on in the second half and fell 70-61 to the Beavers at home Friday.  The Beavers (9-14, 4-12) had three players score in double figures, led by…
February 4, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Central Cass 64, Edgeley/K-M 40  Dickinson Trinity 55, Wilton-Wing 35  Garrison 59, Lewis & Clark/Berthold Co-op 55  Glenburn 61, Nedrose 46  Hatton-Northwood 52, Griggs/Midkota 21  Hettinger/Scranton 59, Beach 34  Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 51, Surrey 26  Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie 45, Midway-Minto 43  Mon-Dak 47, Frazer, Mont. 27 …
February 3, 2023

Minot State Matmen Win 

Minot State 18, Minnesota State, Mankato 16  MANKATO, Minn. – There’s been plenty of battle in the Beavers, and Thursday night it paid off in Minot State’s first win over the Minnesota State, Mankato program.   Down early, the Beavers won three of the final four matches, a comeback capped by…
February 3, 2023

 Minot State football introduces 9 recruits as foundation of Class of ‘23

MINOT, N.D. – With a “tip of the hat” in recognition of the hard work of Minot State’s assistant coaches, new Minot State head football coach Ian Shields is pleased to introduce nine new Beavers who make up the foundation of the Class of 2023. Minot State is pleased to…
February 2, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Beach 64, Grant County/Mott-Regent 48  Bishop Ryan 68, Our Redeemer's 52  Bowman County 57, Dickinson Trinity 46  Des Lacs-Burlington 72, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 39  Drake/Anamoose 82, Center-Stanton 72  Ellendale 74, Edgeley/K-M 70  Fargo Davies 101, Sheyenne 60  Fargo North 90, Grand Forks Red River 84, OT …
February 1, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Carrington 56, Maple River 55  Century 75, Mandan 73  Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Minn. 85, Oak Grove Lutheran 76  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 82, St. John 39  Hankinson 82, Campbell-Tintah/Fairmount Co-op, Minn. 66  Harvey-Wells County 74, Lakota 56  Killdeer 73, Stanley 70  Langdon-Edmore-Munich 69, Benson County 54  Larimore 65,…
January 31, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 62, Heart River 29  Bismarck 77, Watford City 39  Bottineau 54, Nedrose 37  Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Minn. 43, Kindred 40  Froid/Medicine Lake Coop, Mont. 36, Mon-Dak 31  Grant County/Mott-Regent 45, Killdeer 42  Hatton-Northwood 71, Lakota/Adams-Edmore/Dakota Prairie 27  Kidder County 72, Harvey-Wells County 30  Leola/Frederick, S.D.…
January 29, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bismarck 74, Williston 44  Bowman County 54, Lemmon, S.D. 31  Carrington 49, Edgeley/K-M 41  Central Cass 60, Grafton 27  Central McLean 80, Wilton-Wing 29  Century 75, Watford City 32  Dickinson 69, Jamestown 43  Ellendale 64, Barnes County North 14  Fargo Davies 81, Grand Forks…
January 28, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bottineau 67, Westhope/Newburg 52  Cavalier 53, North Border 42  Hillsboro/Central Valley 45, Larimore 34  Oakes 55, LaMoure/L-M 40  Park River-Fordville/Lankin 45, Midway-Minto 25  Parshall 59, Mandaree 38  Surrey 50, Bishop Ryan 41  Thompson 69, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 20  West Fargo 72, Sheyenne 66  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL …
January 27, 2023

Liberty skates to win over visiting Minot State women 

No. 1 Liberty 4, No. 3 Minot State 1  LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Minot State women’s hockey team’s first shot at a road upset came up short Thursday night.   The third-ranked Beavers (15-7-1 overall) got a power-play goal from Sydney Spicer midway through the second period, cutting the host Flames…
January 27, 2023

Top Ranked Beavers Topple Waldorf

No. 1 Minot State 4, Waldorf 0  MINOT – Minot State University ran into a tough defensive foe Thursday night, but eventually the host Beavers broke through.   Reece Henry scored the game-winner early in the second period when a shot by teammate Brayden Pawluk caromed off Henry’s skate and into…
January 27, 2023

Minot State men remain No. 1 

Minot State women climb to No. 4   MINOT – The Minot State hockey teams remain two of the best in the ACHA according to the latest poll as the Beaver men’s team remained No. 1 in the ACHA Division I men’s poll, while the Beaver women moved up one spot…
January 26, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 74, Wilton-Wing 60  Bishop Ryan 90, Glenburn 33  Century 100, Dickinson 66  Des Lacs-Burlington 62, South Prairie 36  Devils Lake 69, Fargo South 60  Dickinson Trinity 65, Heart River 44  Edgeley/K-M 43, Linton/HMB 35  Fargo Davies 90, Grand Forks Red River 68  Fargo…
January 25, 2023

Minot State Welcomes New Head Football Coach 

Ian Shields Named to Lead Beavers  MINOT – The Beavers have their man.    Minot State’s Director of Athletics Kevin Forde is pleased to introduce veteran college coach Ian Shields as the next head coach for the Beaver football program.    Shields, a former head coach at the NCAA Division…
January 25, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 53, Hazen 46  Bishop Ryan 55, Lewis & Clark/Berthold Co-op 51  Bottineau 69, Velva 29  Bowman County 78, Hettinger/Scranton 46  Central McLean 80, Flasher 33  Des Lacs-Burlington 48, Surrey 32  Four Winds/Minnewaukan 51, Benson County 39  Glenburn 56, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 35  Grant County/Mott-Regent 61,…
January 24, 2023

Minot State Men’s Hockey Wins 

Gets revenge on UMary, beats Marauders 4-1   MINOT, N.D. – The only team to beat the Minot State men’s hockey team this season didn’t get the chance to make it two in a row.   The top-ranked Beavers scored early then dominated the third period, skating away from the University of…
January 22, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bainville, Mont. 54, Mon-Dak 42  Bowman County 76, Belle Fourche, S.D. 56  Devils Lake 94, Turtle Mountain 88  Dickinson 109, Watford City 72  Dickinson Trinity 71, Beach 44  Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 52, Dakota Prairie 45  Hazen 48, Hettinger/Scranton 37  Minot 96, Mandan 71  North Border 63,…
January 22, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Century 63, Bismarck 34  Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 52, Midway-Minto 29  Grafton 65, North Border 38  Grand Forks Red River 81, Fargo South 23  Hatton-Northwood 62, Larimore 15  Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 64, Powers Lake/Burke Central Co-op 27  Kidder County 37, Linton/HMB 30  Minot 79, Mandan 51  Richland 50,…
January 21, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball  Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bishop Ryan 77, Surrey 54  Central McLean 38, Kidder County 37  Garrison 78, Velva 66  Grafton 63, Hatton-Northwood 32  Great Plains Lutheran, S.D. 51, Tri-State 48  Hazen 81, Glen Ullin-Hebron 58  Hillsboro/Central Valley 71, May-Port CG 68  Lisbon 58, LaMoure/L-M 21  Minot 58, Jamestown…
January 20, 2023

MSU Men’s Hockey Remain Retains No. 1 Ranking 

Top Spot for Sixth Consecutive Ranking  UNION LAKE, Mich. – Minot State University keeps the top spot in the 2022-2023 American Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s Division 1 Ranking No. 11 for the sixth consecutive ranking period.  The Beavers (19-0-0), undefeated in Men’s Division I action this season and No. 1…
January 19, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Alexander 63, Wibaux, Mont. 52  Beulah 72, New England 24  Bowman County 76, Harding County, S.D. 63  Central Cass 51, Linton/HMB 46  Century 76, Minot 67  Dickinson Trinity 50, Hettinger/Scranton 36  Ellendale 56, Leola/Frederick, S.D. 41  Fargo Davies 81, Devils Lake 70  Fargo North…
January 18, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bishop Ryan 59, Des Lacs-Burlington 53  Bottineau 76, TGU 60  Glen Ullin-Hebron 66, Lemmon, S.D. 40  Harvey-Wells County 76, Dakota Prairie 41  Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 53, Tioga 48  Midway-Minto 65, Larimore 53  North Prairie 49, Dunseith 48  North Star 82, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 46  Richardton-Taylor 62, Solen…
January 17, 2023

MSU Men’s Hockey Complete Sweep  

No. 1 Minot State 5, Oklahoma 1  EDMOND, Okla. – After a pair of wins over Top-10 foes, the Minot State men’s hockey team wrapped up a successful weekend at the Battle at the Edge hosted by Central Oklahoma by skating away from Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon.   The Beavers opened…
January 16, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bishop Ryan 80, Bottineau 48  Bismarck 99, Turtle Mountain 87  Cavalier 60, Dakota Prairie 51  Fargo Shanley 68, Grand Forks Central 63  Hazen 72, Des Lacs-Burlington 64  Jamestown 93, Watford City 65  LaMoure/L-M 63, Richland 50  Lisbon 57, South Border 51  Max 59, Richardton-Taylor…
January 15, 2023

MSU Women’s Basketball Falls to Augustana 

Augustana 74, Minot State 67   SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Minot State women's basketball team went into halftime tied 36-36 with Augustana but could not take control in the second half and fell 74-67 to the Vikings on the road Saturday in NSIC action.   The Beavers (7-11 overall, 3-9 NSIC) had…
January 15, 2023

MSU Men’s Basketball Tops Augustana 

Minot State 73, Augustana 65   SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Khari Broadway, Ben Bohl, and Jalen Cook combined to score 55 of Minot State's 73 total points as the Beavers knocked off the Augustana Vikings 73-65 on the road Saturday in NSIC action.   Broadway led the Beavers (9-7 overall, 6-6 NSIC) with…
January 15, 2023

MSU Women’s Hockey Bounces Back, Earn Split 

No. 5 Minot State 5, No. 4 Indiana Tech 0  MINOT, N.D. – The Beavers got even in a most convincing fashion Saturday afternoon.   Career shutout leader Jordan Ivanco made 13 saves to earn shutout No. 17, and the Minot State women’s hockey team dominated throughout, skating away with a…
January 15, 2023

Minot State Invites Two Football Coaching Candidates to Campus  

MINOT, N.D. – Minot State’s search for its next head football coach has moved into its final stages and Beaver Athletics is pleased to announce that two candidates have been scheduled for on-campus interview next week.   On Tuesday, January 17, the Beavers welcome Chris Stutzriem to town to meet with…
January 13, 2023

NDSU wins, UND loses 

North Dakota State defeats Denver 90-70  DENVER (AP) — Grant Nelson's 17 points helped North Dakota State defeat Denver 90-70 on Thursday night.  Nelson added nine rebounds and four blocks for the Bison (7-11, 4-2 Summit League). Boden Skunberg added 15 points while shooting 5 for 13 (1 for 5…
January 13, 2023

Thursday's High School BasketballScores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Central Cass 63, Carrington 28  Century 67, Legacy 54  Dickinson Trinity 79, Richardton-Taylor 24  Garrison 68, Central McLean 41  Glen Ullin-Hebron 82, Killdeer 44  Harding County, S.D. 78, Hettinger/Scranton 55  Linton/HMB 59, Kidder County 36  May-Port CG 60, Maple River 30  Medina/P-B 50, Center-Stanton…
January 13, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bowman County 57, Harding County, S.D. 50  Fargo Davies 67, West Fargo 65  Fargo Shanley 55, Valley City 49  Garrison 58, Central McLean 49  Grafton 51, Hatton-Northwood 38  Grand Forks Red River 63, Wahpeton 38  Kidder County 70, Strasburg-Zeeland 21  Killdeer 37, Heart River…
January 11, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 52, Dickinson Trinity 37  Carrington 54, Barnes County North 11  Central Cass 66, Lisbon 28  Des Lacs-Burlington 53, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 23  Edgeley/K-M 47, Medina/P-B 37  Enderlin 50, Wyndmere/Lidgerwood/Hankinson Co-op 48  Glen Ullin-Hebron 63, Beach 35  Grant County/Mott-Regent 51, Wilton-Wing 30  Hazen 45, Richardton-Taylor 38 …
January 10, 2023

Different Dakota: SD State wins 1st FCS title over ND State

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mark Gronowski threw three touchdowns passes and ran 51 yards for another score as South Dakota State won its first national championship with a 45-21 win Sunday over North Dakota State, which lost for the first time in its 10…
January 9, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Ada-Borup/Norman County West, Minn. 81, Hillsboro/Central Valley 33  Bottineau 78, Drake/Anamoose 39  Bowman County 61, Faith, S.D. 48  Century 71, St. Mary's 52  Des Lacs-Burlington 64, Bishop Ryan 49  Fargo Davies 92, Fargo South 28  Fargo North 64, Grand Forks Central 51  Fargo Shanley…
January 7, 2023

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 70, Hazen 44  Des Lacs-Burlington 57, Rugby 40  Dickinson 85, Watford City 35  Drake/Anamoose 48, Glenburn 44  Enderlin 62, Barnes County North 59  Hankinson 77, Tri-State 49  Lemmon, S.D. 50, Heart River 32  Lisbon 42, South Border 21  Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 65, Bottineau 59  Our…
January 6, 2023

Canada beats Czech Republic 3-2 in OT for 20th junior title 

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Dylan Guenther scored his second goal of the game at 6:22 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday night for its record-extending 20th world junior hockey title.  The 19-year-old Arizona Coyotes forward took a pass from Joshua Roy…
January 6, 2023

US beats Sweden 8-7 in OT  

Finish 3rd in world junior hockey  HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Chaz Lucius completed a hat trick in overtime and the United States beat Sweden 8-7 on Thursday to finish third in the world junior hockey championship.  Canada faced the Czech Republic in the championship game Thursday night.  Lucius ended…
January 5, 2023

Canada beats US 6-2 in world junior hockey semifinals 

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Thomas Milic made 43 saves and Canada overcame an early deficit to beat the United States 6-2 on Wednesday night to advance to the world junior hockey championship game.  Seeking its 20th title, Canada will…
January 5, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bowman County 67, Killdeer 46  Carrington 53, Medina/P-B 25  Center-Stanton 48, Richardton-Taylor 43  Central Cass 66, Shiloh 37  Century 66, Bismarck 44  Fargo Davies 70, Fargo North 44  Fargo Shanley 77, Fargo South 29  Garrison 45, Hazen 35  Grand Forks Red River 66, Valley…
January 4, 2023

Monday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Glen Ullin-Hebron 87, Richardton-Taylor 48  Minot/Ryan Co-op 80, Dunseith 70  New Salem-Almont 58, Grant County/Mott-Regent 46  South Prairie 71, Nedrose 35  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Bottineau 78, Glenburn 22  Central McLean 53, Our Redeemer's 38  Dickinson Trinity 45, Hettinger/Scranton 37  Glen Ullin-Hebron 52, New Salem-Almont…
January 3, 2023

Minot State Saturday Basketball 

Men, women lose  Men: Bemidji State 81, Minot State 73   BEMIDJI, Minn. -- The Minot State men's basketball team got a 27-point performance from the bench but fell 81-73 to the Bemidji State Beavers on the road Saturday on NSIC action.   The Beavers (7-5 overall, 4-4 NSIC) had four players score…
January 1, 2023

Saturday's High School Basketball 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Central Cass 61, LaMoure/L-M 44  Ellendale 67, Enderlin 25  Kindred 71, Shiloh 47  Minot 79, Legacy 72  New Year's Shootout:  Harvey-Wells County 66, Parshall/NSP Co-op 45  Nedrose 70, Ray 39  Warwick 96, Mandaree 35  Roughrider Tournament:  Dickinson Trinity 50, Bowman County 49  Heart River…
January 1, 2023

US wins Group B in world junior hockey 

Defeats Finland 6-2  MONCTON, New Brunswick (AP) — Minnesota freshman Jimmy Snuggerud had a goal and three assists and the United States beat Finland 6-2 on Saturday to win Group B in the world junior hockey championship.  The Americans will face Germany — the fourth-place team in Group A —…
January 1, 2023

Friday's High School Basketball Scores 

Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL  Beulah 58, New Rockford-Sheyenne 28  Bishop Ryan 44, Dunseith 27  Buffalo, Minn. 68, West Fargo Horace 51  Divide County 30, Ray 21  Garrison 78, Tioga 60  Kidder County 44, St. John 33  Mandaree 73, Holy Family Catholic, Minn. 59  Our Redeemer's 55, Stanley 35  Wahpeton…
December 31, 2022

North Dakota State wins 71-49 against North Dakota 

By The Associated Press  GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grant Nelson's 18 points helped North Dakota State defeat North Dakota 71-49 on Friday night.  Nelson also contributed eight rebounds for the Bison (4-11, 1-2 Summit). Andrew Morgan added 15 points while shooting 7 of 9 from the field, and they…
December 31, 2022

Wednesday's Scores

The Associated Press GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Cavalier 62, Sargent County 38Hatton-Northwood 63, Enderlin 32Mandaree 66, Pine Ridge, S.D. 51Midway-Minto 39, Benson County 31Parshall 54, St. Francis Indian, S.D. 50 BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Des Lacs-Burlington 49, Dickinson Trinity 45Flasher 62, Surrey 42Glen Ullin-Hebron 79, Wilton-Wing 78Hazen 59, Our Redeemer's 55Little Wound, S.D. 54,…
December 29, 2022

Slovakia beats US 6-3 in world junior hockey championship

MONCTON, New Brunswick (AP) — Dalibor Dvorsky, Robert Baco and Filip Mesar scored in a 3:19 span in the second period and Slovakia beat the United States 6-3 on Wednesday in the world junior championship. Libor Nemec, Peter Repcik and Alex Ciernik also scored for Slovakia and captain Simon Nemec…
December 29, 2022

Former Minot State lineman to make NFL debut  

Sebastian Gutierrez activated by Raiders  LAS VEGAS, Nev. – It’s been a patient and determined road, but former Minot State offensive lineman Sebastian Gutierrez is set to officially make his NFL debut.   The former Beaver and 2021 All-American was promoted by the Las Vegas Raiders from the team’s practice squad…
December 19, 2022

Minot State Men Defeat Visiting UMary  

Minot State 82, Mary 76  MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State men's basketball team got head coach Matt Murken his first win over former assistant Jack Nelson and now can celebrate Christmas with a smile.   The Beavers got a 30-point showing from the bench on the way to an 82-76 victory…
December 18, 2022

Minot State Women Fall to visiting Mary  

Mary 59, Minot State 54  MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State women's basketball team took a 45-35 advantage into the fourth quarter but could not hang on and fell 59-54 to the Mary Marauders at home Saturday in NSIC action.    The Beavers (5-7 overall, 1-5 NSIC) had two players score in double…
December 18, 2022

Minot State Hockey Adds Defender  

Logan Rands transfers for second half of season   MINOT, N.D. – Ranked No. 1 in the nation, the Minot State men’s hockey team is still looking to improve as head coach Wyatt Waselenchuk is pleased to introduce the addition of a star two-way defender to an already potent lineup.   Coach…
December 17, 2022

Storm Moves Up MSU Basketball Games 

Mary Marauders to Invade Beaver Lodge  MINOT, N.D. – The NSIC and Minot State basketball teams announced that the Beavers will host in-state rival the University of Mary this Saturday, December 17, at the MSU Dome at 1 and 3 p.m.   The Minot State women will tip-off at 1 p.m.…
December 16, 2022

Thursday's Scores

The Associated Press GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Our Redeemer's 52, Nedrose 26POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Park Christian, Minn. vs. Oak Grove Lutheran, ppd. BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Park Christian, Minn. vs. Oak Grove Lutheran, ppd. Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/
December 15, 2022

Tuesday's Scores

The Associated Press GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Cavalier 74, Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 16Westhope/Newburg 60, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 36POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Dickinson vs. Watford City, ppd. BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Grafton 55, Cavalier 53Grand Forks Red River 61, Grand Forks Central 55Minot 91, St. Mary's 61Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 56, Westhope/Newburg 49POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Washburn vs. Kidder County, ppd.Watford City vs. Dickinson, ppd. Some…
December 14, 2022

Minot State Women’s Hockey Wins Again  

No. 5 Minot State 7, No. 14 Jamestown 3  JAMESTOWN, N.D. – The Beavers will head into the Christmas break with a good feeling.   The Minot State women once again turned in on in the second half of their game Saturday, pulling away to beat in-state foe Jamestown, 7-3 on…
December 12, 2022

Minot State Men’s Basketball Tops St. Cloud 

Minot State 96, St. Cloud State 74  MINOT, N.D. -- Cam'ron Dunfee led the way in Minot State's 3-point barrage as the Beavers shot 54.2 percent from beyond the arc on the way to a 96-74 victory over the Saint Cloud State Huskies at home Saturday in NSIC action.    Dunfee tied an…
December 12, 2022

MSU Hockey with Sweep 

No. 1 Minot State 7, No. 5 Central Oklahoma 2   MINOT, N.D. – A close game turned into a fantastic finish for the No. 1-ranked Minot State hockey team.   Knotted up 2-2 after two periods, the Beavers broke the game open with a dominating third-period effort, skating to a 7-2…
December 12, 2022

Minot State Men’s Hockey dominates 

No. 1 Minot State 8, No. 5 Central Oklahoma 1   MINOT, N.D. – The top-ranked Minot State hockey team flexed some muscle in a top-five tussle Friday night.   Bouncing back strong from their first loss of the season a week ago, the top-ranked Beavers (14-1-0 overall) took control midway through…
December 10, 2022

Beaver women’s hockey starts strong in win 

No. 5 Minot State 4, No. 14 Jamestown 2  MINOT, N.D. – The Beavers started strong and made sure their in-state rivals stayed winless in this head-to-head series.   A pair of first-period goals ignited the fifth-ranked Minot State women’s hockey team, which skated to a 4-2 win at the Maysa…
December 10, 2022

Minot State Men’s Basketball Drops Home Game 

Minnesota Duluth 95, Minot State 82  MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State men's basketball team could not keep up in a 95-82 loss to the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs at home Friday in NSIC action.    The Beavers (4-4 overall, 1-3 NSIC) had four players score in double figures, led by Cam'ron Dunfee…
December 10, 2022

Minot State Womens Basketball Falls  

Minnesota Duluth 77, Minot State 54   MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State women's basketball team hit 8-of-18 attempts from three-point range, shooting 44.4 percent from deep, but couldn’t sink the visiting Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs at home Friday in NSIC action.   The Beavers (5-5 overall, 1-3 NSIC) had two players score…
December 10, 2022

Girls' Basketball Thursday's Scores

PREP BASKETBALL Bowman County 62, Stanley 27 Enderlin 48, LaMoure 46 Fargo Shanley 48, Devils Lake 35 Glen Ullin-Hebron 57, Grant County/Mott-Regent 47 Grand Forks Central 43, Fargo South 19 Kenmare/Bowbells Co-op 52, Parshall 35 Kidder County 60, Center-Stanton 24 Maple River 50, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood 37 May-Port CG 63, Midway-Minto 20…
December 9, 2022

Minot State women’s hockey set to face Jamestown 

MINOT -- The Minot State women’s hockey team resumes its rivalry with the Jamestown Jimmies this weekend on Friday and Saturday.  The Beavers have played the Jimmies four times already this season and have won every game. The Beavers last appeared at the Maysa Arena a week ago where they battled a…
December 8, 2022

Minot State Men’s Hockey to host No. 5 ranked Oklahoma Bronchos

MINOT -- The Minot State Beavers are set to face the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos for a weekend series down at the Maysa for the first time since the 2017 National Tournament.   The Minot State Beavers faced a setback last weekend, losing for the first time this season to the…
December 8, 2022

High School Boys Basketball Tuesday's Scores 

The Associated Press   Minot 101, Williston 87  Century 94, Dickinson 58  Devils Lake 85, Valley City 64  Fargo Davies 68, Grand Forks Central 42  Grand Forks Red River 77, Fargo Shanley 65  Jamestown 78, St. Mary's 66  Mandan 88, Bismarck 69  Wahpeton 96, West Fargo Horace 85  Watford City 62,…
December 7, 2022

Girls High School Basketball Tuesday's Scores 

The Associated Press  Bismarck 62, Mandan 44  Center-Stanton 33, Beach 19  Central McLean 65, Dickinson Trinity 34  Century 84, Dickinson 37  Devils Lake 87, Valley City 67  Flasher 54, Standing Rock 31  Grafton 58, Four Winds/Minnewaukan 39  Grand Forks Red River 79, Fargo Shanley 42  Hatton-Northwood 55, Larimore 30  Kidder…
December 7, 2022

Minot State Women Drop Road Game 

Mary 61, Minot Stats 44  BISMARCK, N.D. -- The Minot State women's basketball team got a 16-point performance from the bench, but fell 61-44 to the Mary Marauders on the road Tuesday in NSIC action    Vilborg Jonsdottir led the Beavers (5-4 overall, 1-2 NSIC) with four points, five assists, and three steals. Kate Head tacked on…
December 7, 2022

Honors for Minot State Soccer Goalie  

Maddie Kindred named an Academic All-American   MINOT, N.D. – Minot State’s star goalie Maddie Kindred has been named an Academic All-American.   Kindred, who set school records for single-season and career shutouts this season and was named to the All-NSIC First Team, was named a Second Team Academic All-American by the…
December 6, 2022

North Dakota State wins 67-62 over Portland 

By The Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Boden Skunberg scored 20 points as North Dakota State beat Portland 67-62 on Monday.  Skunberg also contributed 10 rebounds for the Bison (2-8). Tajavis Miller shot 7 for 13, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 17 points.…
December 6, 2022

Beavers men roll to NSIC win at home 

Minot State 82, Northern State 62  MINOT, N.D. -- The Minot State men's basketball team hit 12-of-26 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 46.2 percent from deep in an 82-62 win against the Northern State Wolves at home Saturday in NSIC action.    The Beavers (4-3 overall, 1-2 NSIC) had four players…
December 5, 2022

Buzzer-beater leads Minot State women to win 

Minot State 67, Northern State 66  MINOT, N.D. -- Natasha Elliott knocked down a buzzer-beating shot as time expired to lead the Minot State women's basketball team over the Northern State Wolves 67-66 at home Saturday in NSIC play.   Elliott's buzzer-beater came after Rianna Fillipi's three with 1.5 seconds left game…
December 5, 2022

Minot State names interim head football coach 

Defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinski tabbed  MINOT, N.D. – Minot State football’s defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske is stepping up to lead the Beavers in the team’s time of transition. The announcement was made by Minot State Director of Athletics Kevin Forde.   Pronschinske led a Beaver defense this past season.  Prior to joining…
December 5, 2022

Boys High School Basketball -- Friday's Scores 

The Associated Press  Minot 94, Devils Lake 60   Bismarck 89, Moorhead, Minn. 56  Century 89, Moorhead, Minn. 56  Froid/Medicine Lake Coop, Mont. 50, Mon-Dak 34  Garrison 56, Beulah 38  Grand Forks Central 77, East Grand Forks, Minn. 59 
December 3, 2022

Beavers Men’s Hockey Battles to Win 

Minot State 3, Mary 1   MINOT, N.D. – Relentless determination paid off for the Beavers on Friday night.   The Minot State men’s hockey team relentlessly pressured visiting in-state rival Mary, eventually breaking through and scoring a 3-1 win in the battle between ACHA champions.   Scoreless near the midway point of…
December 3, 2022

Minot State women’s hockey turned aside

No. 3 Midland 2, No. 5 Minot State 1  MINOT, N.D. – The Beavers couldn’t find a way to crack Hannon Stone, and it ended up costing them in a close Top 5 battle.  An early goal gave the Minot State women’s hockey team an early edge, but 32 saves…
December 2, 2022

Alrich Out as Minot State Football Coach 

Six season record of 10-45  MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University will be looking for a new head football coach.  The University announced today that coach Mike Aldrich's contract is not being renewed, marking the end of his 6-year tenure as head coach of the program.  "Discussions about the future of the Beaver…
December 2, 2022

Minot State Women Drop NSIC Opener 

MSU Moorhead 57, Minot State 33  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Kate Head scored 10 points and Jaime Skeggs had 10 more, but the Beavers fell to the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons 57-33 on the road Thursday in the NSIC opener for the Beavers.   Vilborg Jonsdottir added four assists and four steals for Minot…
December 2, 2022

Minot State men fall on road to host Minnesota State Moorhead 

MSU Moorhead 84, Minot State 63  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The Minot State men's basketball team got a 43-point showing from the bench, but fell 84-63 to the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons on the road Thursday in NSIC play.  The Beavers (3-3 overall, 0-2 NSIC) had two players score in double figures,…
December 2, 2022

Thursday’s High School Girl’s Basketball 

Associated press scoreboard  Central Cass 60, Maple River 16  Devils Lake 63, Benson County 34  Drayton/Valley-Edinburg 60, Warwick 28  Grafton 59, East Grand Forks, Minn. 32  Hatton-Northwood 50, Oak Grove Lutheran 35  Hazen 38, New Salem-Almont 19  Kidder County 83, Barnes County North 11  Kindred 88, Richland 20  May-Port CG…
December 2, 2022

Iowa State pulls away from North Dakota 63-44 

By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press  AMES, Iowa (AP) — Caleb Grill scored 16 points as No. 23 Iowa State shook off a sluggish first half and defeated North Dakota 63-44 on Wednesday night.  Grill connected on 4 of 5 3-point tries for the Cyclones (6-1), while the Fighting Hawks (5-4)…
December 1, 2022

MSU’s Storm Ravaged Bubble Rising 

Athletic oasis in winter  MINOT – Patched up and soon to be inflated, the bubble is expected to rise soon over the turf field at Herb Parker Stadium on the campus of Minot State University. Work was scheduled to begin on Monday of this week but, with uncooperative weather conditions,…
November 30, 2022

Tuesday's Scores 

The Associated Press  GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=  Carrington 49, Velva 31  Central Cass 63, Enderlin 31  Des Lacs-Burlington 36, Harvey-Wells County 35  Garrison 44, Surrey 32  Grant County/Mott-Regent 45, New Salem-Almont 25  Kenmare 61, Glenburn 30  Kindred 77, Tri-State 66  Linton/HMB 66, Strasburg-Zeeland 35  Maple River 62, Lisbon 41  May-Port CG…
November 30, 2022

Hockey Huge in Minot 

Over 600 in Hockey Boosters program  MINOT -- In their first year they can barely stand on skates. The Mites program, for kids age 4 and 5, offers an introduction to hockey. From there the Minot Hockey Boosters program offers plenty of chances to advance.  “We’ve got a little over…
November 29, 2022

Fighting Hawks Ousted from FCS Playoffs 

Weber State holds on to beat North Dakota   OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Josh Davis and Damon Bankston combined for 251 yards rushing and three touchdowns and Weber State held on to beat North Dakota 38-31 on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs.  The Wildcats (10-2) will…
November 28, 2022

NDSU Bison Fall to Indiana State 

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Courvoisier McCauley's 30 points led Indiana State over North Dakota State 101-75 on Thursday night.  McCauley added five rebounds for the Sycamores (3-0). Cooper Neese scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Cameron Henry was 6…
November 18, 2022

North Dakota men defeat Elon 77-73 

ELON, N.C. (AP) — Mitchell Sueker had 15 points in North Dakota's 77-73 win over Elon on Thursday.  Sueker added nine rebounds and five assists for the Fightin' Hawks (2-2). Treysen Eaglestaff scored 15 points, going 6 of 10 (3 for 6 from distance). B.J. Omot recorded 12 points and…
November 18, 2022

NDSU Product Produces for Packers 

Christian Watson eager to flip script on his rookie season  By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson's decision to celebrate his first career touchdown catch with a backflip may have seemed unusual considering the injuries he already has suffered…
November 16, 2022

NDSU beats Southern Illinois 21-18 

Bison run for 2 TD’s in 4th quarter  CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Cam Miller and TaMerik Williams each ran for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as North Dakota State beat Southern Illinois 21-18 on Saturday.  North Dakota State (8-2, 6-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked fourth in the FCS…
November 14, 2022

UND Football Over South Dakota 28-19 

Schuster's 3 TDs lead Fighting Hawks  GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Tommy Schuster threw three straight touchdown passes to propel North Dakota to a 28-19 win over South Dakota in a Missouri Valley Conference battle Saturday.  Shuster hit Bo Belquist from two-yards out with 10 seconds left in the first…
November 14, 2022

Bison Men’s BB Falls 

Pacific posts 91-86 win over North Dakota State  FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Tyler Beard had 21 points in Pacific (CA)'s 91-86 victory over North Dakota State on Sunday night.  Beard added six steals for the Tigers (1-1). Donovan Williams added 17 points while shooting 7 for 14 (1 for 3…
November 14, 2022

Wilson leads No. 5 Kansas to 82-59 rout of North Dakota St 

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer  LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas did exactly what was expected of the nation's No. 5 team when the defending national champions played Omaha and North Dakota State to open the season: win in routs.  The stakes are about to get a whole lot higher…
November 11, 2022

Kalkbrenner leads No. 9 Creighton in 96-61 rout of N Dakota 

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After a flat performance in its opener, No. 9 Creighton looked like the team it was expected to be.  Ryan Kalkbrenner scored a career-high 24 points and the Bluejays finished off North Dakota early in a 96-61 rout on Thursday…
November 11, 2022

Election Day Voter Turnout

Polling sites busy MINOT – Activity appeared to be brisk at two polling locations in the city this Election Day, but the total number of voters filling out ballots won’t be known until after the polls close at 7 p.m. At mid-morning at the State Fair Center one poll worker…
November 8, 2022

Six Minot State soccer players earn All-NSIC honors 

Led by 1st-Teamers Kindred and de Boer   MINOT – Fresh off a playoff win Monday night, the Minot State soccer team racked up a slew of honors for their efforts this season as six Beavers were named to the NSIC All-Conference Team on Wednesday.   Leading the way for Minot State…
November 2, 2022

MSU Soccer Wins Playoff Game 

Next stop on the road  MINOT -- Minot State got a pair of goals from Hadlee Paxman in a 3-0 shutout win over Northern State Monday, Oct. 31st, at home at Herb Parker Stadium. The win boosted Minot State's record to 9-2-8 overall.   How it Happened   The Beavers broke the…
November 1, 2022

Minot State soccer’s Rebecca Storr Honored 

Named NSIC Defender of the Week   MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State soccer team continues to shut down opponents, and those efforts continue to earn the Beaver players awards.   After recording back-to-back shutouts on the road over the weekend, Minot State freshman defender Rebecca Storr was honored by the league…
October 18, 2022

Minot State Women’s Soccer Climbs in Poll 

Now ranked No. 8 in Central Region  MINOT – Riding a five-game win streak after a pair of home shutouts, the Minot State women’s soccer team climbed two places in the most recent United Soccer Coaches (USC) Central Region poll released this week.   Checking in two weeks ago at No. 10,…
October 13, 2022

Women’s Wrestling a First for MSU 

Minot State Kicks Off Inaugural Women’s Wrestling Season  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Women’s wrestling has come to Minot State University for the first time, with its official season having started Monday.  Brittney Mitchem, head coach for women’s wrestling at MSU, said men’s wrestling coach Evan Forde and MSU’s former athletic director…
October 11, 2022

Minot State’s Maddie Kindred named NSIC Goalie of Week 

Sets MSU shutout record  MINOT – A record-setting weekend and a pair of shutouts earned Maddie Kindred honors from the NSIC for the second time this season.  Kindred, who helped the Minot State soccer team score a pair of 1-0 wins over the weekend, was named the NSIC Goalkeeper of…
October 10, 2022

Minot to Host Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo 

Top rodeo cowboys, cowgirls at regional rodeo finals    Minot – The toughest, most talented men and women in the Badlands rodeo world will be in Minot this weekend.  And they’ll be competing at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, to prove who’s the best of the best.  The circuit finals,…
October 10, 2022

MSU Volleyball Swept 

Mary defeated Minot State 25-23, 26-24, 25-13  BISMARCK - The Minot State volleyball team held leads late in the first two sets, but couldn't finish off the host Mary Marauders, falling 25-23, 26-24, 25-13 Tuesday at McDowell Activity Center in NSIC action.  The loss dropped Minot State's record to 0-16 overall…
October 5, 2022

Minot State Soccer Ranked 

No. 10 in current Central Region poll  MINOT – Riding a seven-game unbeaten streak and climbing to No. 2 in the current NSIC standings, the Minot State soccer team garnered recognition for its efforts this season earning a spot in the United Soccer Coaches Central Region poll this week.  The…
October 4, 2022

The Battle of the Beavers

 Match-up Returns to Herb Parker Stadium MINOT -- Sixty minutes wasn’t enough to decide the victor in last weekend’s battle between Minot State and Southwest Minnesota State. As the clock hit triple zero the Beavers and the Mustangs were knotted up at 20. Down 10 with just over 5 minutes…
September 30, 2022

Helicopter Homecoming 

Chopper on Football Field  Trinity Health’s First Response Air helicopter will deliver the game ball at the Minot High homecoming game Friday, September 30, at Minot High's Duane Carlson Stadium.   Here’s the schedule:  Helicopter lands at 6:55 p.m.  Landing on 50-yard line.  The flight crew will exit the helicopter,…
September 28, 2022

'Cowboy Town' Hosts NDRA Finals

Rodeo in Watford City WATFORD CITY--North Dakota Rodeo Association competition is fierce, yet the comradery and family are as genuine as the sunsets across the North Dakota plains. Watford City was home to the top contestants, their families, and fans this past weekend, Sept. 23-24, crowning state champions in each…
September 27, 2022

North Dakota State Football Wins on Road 

Rallies to beat South Dakota 34-17  VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Hunter Luepke rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns and top-ranked North Dakota State rallied in the second half to beat South Dakota 34-17 on Saturday.  Luepke, with 20 carries, had a pair of short TD runs in the second…
September 24, 2022

Southern Illinois tops North Dakota 

Baker throws 4 TDs  CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Nic Baker threw four touchdown passes to lead Southern Illinois to a 34-17 win over North Dakota on Saturday as the Salukis showed no letdown after knocking off Northwestern a week earlier.  Southern Illinois (2-2) scored on all four drives in the…
September 24, 2022

MSU Football Hits the Road 

Night Game Against SMSU  This past weekend the MSU Beavers fell to 0-3 on the season. A home loss to Wayne State University gives Minot State its third defeat in three games. Despite a 50-yard pass to open their first offensive procession, the Beavers could only muster 10 points against…
September 23, 2022

Former North Dakota Coach Dies 

Darrell Mudra, successful coach at all levels, dies at 93  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — College Football Hall of Fame coach Darrell Mudra, who won better than 70% of his games and two national championships in a career spanning the 1950s through the 1980s, has died.  The National Football Foundation announced…
September 22, 2022

Spainer’s picks -- week 5 

Spainer’s Record -- 18-2-1  Football:  Minot State vs. Southwest Minnesota State  Minot State has a very tough matchup with the Mustangs this Saturday.  The Mustangs come in 2-1 and looking for their third straight win.  SMSU will look to ground and pound the Beavers.  They have Jesse Sherwood who leads…
September 22, 2022

Minot State’s Maddie Kindred Goalie of the Week  

Pair of shutouts earns honor   MINOT – Minot State goalie Maddie Kindred turned aside every shot she faced over the weekend, and effort that helped the Beavers go unbeaten and earned the senior honors from the NSIC.   Monday, Kindred was named the NSIC Goalie of the Week for her two…
September 20, 2022

Minot State Football Drops Home Game 

Wayne State 49, Minot State 10  MINOT -- After trading scores early, the Minot State football team saw visiting Wayne State College open up the game with big plays en route to a 49-10 victory for the Wildcats at First Western Bank Field at Herb Parker Stadium for the first annual…
September 19, 2022

Soccer Tie for Minot State 

Beavers and Cougars play to scoreless tie  MINOT -- Minot State and Sioux Falls ended their NSIC soccer game in a 0-0 tie Sunday at First Western Bank Field at Herb Parker Stadium.  The Beavers, who wrapped up a four-game home-stand with the draw, now hold an overall record of 2-2-3 and…
September 19, 2022

Bison on the Road 

Arizona hosts perennial FCS power North Dakota State  North Dakota State (2-0) at Arizona (1-1), Saturday, 11 p.m. EDT (FS1)  Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.  Series record: First meeting.  WHAT'S AT STAKE?  North Dakota State has been the premier Football Championship Subdivision program for more than a decade,…
September 15, 2022

Spainer’s Picks Week 4  

Spainer’s Record 12-2-1  Football:  Minot State vs. Wayne State  Minot State is trying to recover from a tough road loss at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Starting quarterback Dawson Macleary was knocked from the game early and Minot could not overcome the loss at that position.  The defense played well considering…
September 15, 2022

Beaver Football Seeks First Win

Philled In: Minot State vs Wayne State Preview  Minot State returned home from Sioux Falls, South Dakota last weekend with a tough road loss, dropping their record on the year to 0-2. The Beavers opened their season at home on the new First Western Bank and Trust turf field against…
September 15, 2022

Minot State Golf Results

Women's Golf Final Results  Tracy Lane Memorial  Bemidji Town and Country Club   Bemidji, MN   Dates: Sept. 12 - Sep 13  1 2 Team Scores   1  1 Minnesota State 315  326       641  +65    2  2 Winona State 317  332       649  +73    3  3 Concordia St. Paul 330  336       666  +90  …
September 14, 2022

Five to Hall for Minot State 

MSU to honor 1986 gymnastics team, Aberle, Dixon, Hanson, and Frantsvog  MINOT – The Minot State Athletic department will honor three legendary former student-athletes, a beloved professor who had a major impact on Beaver athletics, and one more standout Beaver team with induction into the Minot State Athletics Hall-of-Fame.  Former…
September 14, 2022

First Soccer Win for Minot State 

SCORE: Minot State 1, St. Cloud State 0  MINOT -- The Minot State Beavers gave head coach T.J. Perez career victory No. 1 on Sunday.   The Beavers scored early then hung on defensively to defeat the St. Cloud State Huskies 1-0 at First Western Bank Field at Herb Parker Stadium to…
September 12, 2022

Minot State Men’s Hockey Announces Schedule

MINOT, N.D. – The two-time ACHA National Champion Minot State men’s hockey team is ready to hit the ice for a run at a third Murdoch Cup as the season begins next weekend for the Beavers.  Minot State announced its 2022-23 schedule, which begins with the Beavers hosting Briercrest College…
September 8, 2022

New Foreman for Beaver Dam Construction

Meet MSU's Athletic Director School is back in session at Minot State, which means fall athletics is in full effect. MSU Football and MSU Soccer are slated to kick off their 2022 seasons at Herb Parker Stadium on the brand new First Western Bank and Trust turf field. New turf…
September 7, 2022

Roughrider Rodeo Finals

Labor Day Weekend tisa.peek@mydakotan.com PARSHALL-- Challenges have arisen all season for Roughrider Rodeo contestants. Whether it be recovering from last year’s drought to the spring storms, to an increase in fuel prices—nothing stopped contestants from putting their best ‘boot’ forward this past 2022 rodeo season. “Cowboys and cowgirls are resilient.…
September 6, 2022

Spainer’s picks week 3 

First two weeks: 6-1-1  Minot State Volleyball  Minot State Volleyball is off to a tough start at 0-7.  They have had a brutal schedule for a young team trying to create an identity.  We know volleyball is in the “Group of Death” Northern Sun Conference, and  the death march starts…
September 5, 2022

Close But Not Close Enough 

MSU Football Drops Opener  MINOT -- Despite falling 24-10 to Winona State, Minot State has clearly elevated the talent level of their football team.  Minot State was flying around the field and smashing away on Winona players at MSU’s Herb Parker Stadium this past Saturday.   Bigby and Cayko just…
September 4, 2022

The Hawks and Huskers 

Nebraska looking to bounce back against FCS North Dakota  By The Associated Press  North Dakota (0-0) at Nebraska (0-1), Saturday, 2:30 p.m.  (Big Ten Network)  Series record: Nebraska leads 1-0.  WHAT'S AT STAKE?  Nebraska desperately needs to bounce back after the 31-28 loss to Northwestern in Ireland ratcheted up the…
September 1, 2022

MSU Golf Teams Drop Opener

Maverick Invite Results of Minot State University men’s and women’s golf opener at the Faribault Golf Club in Faribault, Minnesota Aug. 29-30:  Men’s division  1 – 587, Minnesota State Mankato  2 – 598, Minnesota State Mankato(B)  3—605, University of Jamestown  4 – 619, North Central University  5 – 621, Minot…
August 31, 2022

Minot State Draw in Soccer Opener

Late goal leads to final score  SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Minot State women’s soccer team opened their 2022 season with a dramatic finish to earn a 1-1 draw at Black Hills State on Monday at Ronnie Theisz Field.   The Beavers next play their home opener against No. 14-ranked Emporia State…
August 30, 2022

Spainer's Picks

Minot State Soccer vs. Black Hills State    Minot State soccer playing is their opening game of the 2022 campaign.  The Yellowjackets are playing game 3. They are 0-2 but have had a couple games to work out the kinks. They played a year ago and the Yellowjackets gave the Beavers a…
August 29, 2022

Spainer's Picks

Opening Weekend in 11AA and 11A football   Bismarck St. Mary’s @ Minot High  Minot so badly wants to be Titletown of North Dakota. Their basketball sweep at state combined with boys swimming and diving and girls’ soccer was a huge step toward that goal. The Magicians will need to take…
August 25, 2022

Baseball Coach Hired at MSU

Minot State introduces Sam Boisner as Beavers new head baseball coach MINOT – The Beaver baseball program is moving forward under a new leader who brings plenty of experience in the NSIC with him to the diamond. Minot State’s Director of Athletics, Kevin Forde, is pleased to announce the hiring…
August 24, 2022

First Football Game for Minot North

A New Beginning  MINOT -- There has been much debate the past decade about whether Minot should have two high schools.  Well, on Monday afternoon at Duane Carlson Stadium the new Minot North Football team took on the Williston Coyotes.  Williston freshman defeated the Sentinels 20-7 on a very hot…
August 23, 2022

Frantsvog to MSU Hall of Fame

Minot State to induct Dean Frantsvog into Athletics Hall of Fame   MINOT – Honoring more than a decade of dedication and service to Minot State, Beaver Athletics is pleased to announce that Dean Frantsvog has been selected for induction into the Minot State Athletics Hall of Fame in the Honorary…
August 22, 2022

Parshall Cancels HS Football

Parshall Football Season Canceled  PARSHALL – Due to a limited number of players the Braves have canceled their high school football season. They were scheduled to host Tioga in their opening game Friday, August 19 but were forced to foreit, giving Tioga a 2-0 official win.  The remaining five games…
August 22, 2022

Workin' Out for Dollars

Bishop Ryan Awarded for Workout Efforts MINOT – High school athletes work hard every day during the school year to stay fit and healthy for their games. However, during the summer it can get hard to keep up that routine. That’s why Bravera Bank teamed up with Minot sports broadcaster…
August 19, 2022

Regina Defeats MSU Men

Trio of returners lead way for Minot State men in international tour contest at Regina   REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN – Minot State’s returners led the way Thursday night, August 18, for the Beavers, who got a jump-start on their 2022-23 season playing at the University of Regina in an international exhibition tour.  …
August 19, 2022

MSU Hires New Softball Coach

MINOT – The Beaver softball program has found its new leader. Minot State’s Director of Athletics, Kevin Forde, announced today that the Beavers have hired former University of Hawaii at Hilo assistant coach and player Bailey Gaspar as the new head coach for Minot State’s program.“I feel a bunch of…
August 15, 2022

U.S. Beats Sweden

US beats Sweden 3-2 to finish world junior group play 4-0EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Harvard forward Matthew Coronato scored twice and the defending champion United States held off Sweden 3-2 on Sunday night to finish 4-0 in Group B play in the world junior hockey championship.Brett Berard also scored for…
August 15, 2022

Tickets Now Available for Minot State Football, Soccer, Volleyball 

MINOT – Beaver fans, now is the time to buy your tickets so you do not miss a moment of thrilling Minot State action as season tickets and individual game tickets both are available for Beaver football, soccer, and volleyball.  Purchase your tickets online for the season, or for single…
August 9, 2022

Grandma is Building a Legacy

TWIN BUTTES -- “I’ve been a sponge my whole life, getting help from other horseman, ropers, competitors, you name it” explained Halliday, North Dakota barrel racer, Lynn Schaper. Making her mark this year in the North Dakota Rodeo Association (NDRA) as one of the top all around cowgirls. She is…
August 9, 2022

Bison Tackle Vies for Titans O-line

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans coach Mike Vrabel says Aaron Brewer is tougher than a $2 steak as the undrafted offensive lineman from Texas State tries to become Tennessee's new left guard.  Dillon Radunz is trying to prove he can make the…
August 2, 2022

MSU Hires Track Coach

Headline: Minot State adds former Olympian Greggmar Swift as new head track & field coach   MINOT, N.D. – The Beavers are pleased to announce the addition of a former Olympian as the new head of the Minot State track and field programs.  Minot State’s Director of Athletics Kevin Forde…
July 28, 2022

Headed to the Hall

MINOT – The Minot State Athletic Hall of Fame is set to grow with the addition of four new inductees.  Minot State Athletics and the Beaver Booster Club are pleased to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2022 which includes two-sport star student-athlete Jen Dixon, softball and volleyball, former…
July 28, 2022

MSU Baseball Coach Resigns

MINOT – Scott Eul, Minot State University head baseball coach, has resigned.   Minot State Director of Athletics Kevin Forde has announced that Eul is resigning to take over as the head coach for the University of Missouri-St. Louis Titans.   “Coach Eul has built an incredible tradition of success for the…
July 27, 2022

MSU Soccer Coach Resigns

Minot State women's soccer coach resigns
July 25, 2022

MSU Turf for Sale

MINOT – The new turf is hitting the ground at Herb Parker Stadium and will be ready for action when the Minot State football and soccer teams kick off their seasons in early September.  The project began Monday with the removal of the old turf and now Beaver fans can…
July 22, 2022

Minot State Basketball to Host Local Schools

MINOT – The Minot State Athletic Department, along with Beaver head men’s and women’s basketball coaches Matt Murken and Mike Brandt, are pleased to announce a series of special events coming this winter at the MSU Dome: The Minot State/High School Crossover Series.  On Saturdays, December 10, January 7, and…
July 22, 2022

Meet the New MSU AD

MINOT -- He’s a native North Dakotan who has arrived on the campus of Minot State University with an ambition to “raise all levels of success.” Kevin Forde was introduced Wednesday as the new athletic director, taking over the position vacated recently by Andy Carter.  MSU President Dr. Steven Shirley…
July 21, 2022

Sabre Dogs Done

MINOT – The dog days of summer are no more for the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs, Minot’s team in the now defunct Expedition League.   The Sabre Dogs finished their season with a remarkable 33-2 record and a league championship series win at Pierre, S. Dak., the only other remaining team…
July 18, 2022

Boy's Baseball Brings Big Money

MINOT — Merchants in Minot are preparing for a positive economic bump. This weekend a baseball tournament is projected to bring in half a million dollars for Minot businesses. The 2022 12U Cal Ripken State Tournament is scheduled for this weekend, July 14-17, where 12 teams of 12-year-old and under…
July 15, 2022

Minot State Football Adds Assistant

MINOT – Minot State head coach Mike Aldrich is pleased to introduce the team’s newest addition at assistant coach, Mike Famiglietti, a finalist for the Footballscoop Assistant Coach of The Year award in 2020-21. Famiglietti spent the last two seasons as a top assistant coach at Kansas Wesleyan, helping guide…
July 13, 2022

MSU to NBA

MINOT – The Minot State men’s basketball program is getting a shot in the NBA.   Former Beaver player Drake Jeffries has been invited to play for the Denver Nuggets and begin his professional career with the Nuggets summer-league team as part of the NBA 2K23 Sumer League.    Jeffries, who redshirted…
July 11, 2022

Dakota Classic Modified Tour Hits Minot

MINOT - Nodak Speedway hosted night two of the 2022 Dakota Classic Modified Tour Sunday. The tour brings some of the best IMCA Stock Car and Modified racers from across the country  to North Dakota as they compete in a six-night series of races across the Peace Garden State.   This…
July 11, 2022

They’re Fun to Watch

MINOT – Time and again the sound of “pull” was followed by a clay target being turned to dust. It was practice night for the South Prairie trapshooting team. “They’re fun to watch,” remarked Sarah Beckedahl, mother of a team member. Fresh off a dominating state championship performance, the Royals…
July 10, 2022

New MSU AD

Kevin Forde has been named the next Director of Athletics at Minot State University
July 6, 2022

Nodak Speedway Fourth of July Results 

MINOT – Nodak Speedway held their annual Fourth of July fireworks special Monday night as the Northern SportMods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, and Western Renegade Wingless Sprints took to the track.  Feature Races Top 8 Finishers  Northern SportMods   1 – Darren Medler, Minot  2 – Gabriel Deschamp, Bottineau  3 –…
July 5, 2022

MSU Head Coach Resigns

MINOT – Minot State University head softball coach Nat Wagner has announced his resignation. This past season Wagner guided MSU softball to its most victories in the last seven seasons. Wagner, who just completed his third season as the head coach for the Beavers this spring, announced his resignation as…
July 5, 2022

Minot Metros Split With West Fargo

MINOT — The Minot Metros baseball team hosted West Fargo at Corbett Field for a doubleheader Friday. Both teams saw struggles and success in the twin bill as the Metros took game one 6-0, followed by West Fargo taking game two 13-0. The Metos quickly took control in the first…
July 2, 2022

Sabre Dogs Nab 24th Straight win, Outslug Red River 6-5 

The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs continued their nearly perfect season Tuesday, defeating the Red River Pilots 6-5 in an extra inning Home Run Derby.  Neither team was able to find the scoreboard until the bottom of the 4th, when the Sabre Dogs got on the board without a hit as…
June 29, 2022

South Prairie State Champions – Again

HORACE — They made a bold statement at the start and kept it going until the last clay was broken. Make it consecutive Clay Target State Championships for South Prairie High School. All eyes were on defending state champion South Prairie from the time they arrived at the Shooting Park…
June 25, 2022

Nodak Speedway Father’s Day Results

Minot — Another beautiful Sunday night in Minot meant another night of racing for the Nodak Speedway. 54 racers celebrated Father’s Day at the racetrack with 15 in the Hobby Stock, 9 in the Stock Car, 9 in the Modified, 8 in the Sport Compact, and 13 in the Western…
June 20, 2022

Minot Vistas Bounce back, Defeat Moorhead 4-3

Minot — After going 1-3 in their last four games the Minot Vistas welcomed the Moorhead Blues to Corbett Field Saturday. The Vistas opened the scoring right away in the bottom of the 1st as a leadoff single by Morgan Nygaard and a walk by Kellan Burke set up the…
June 19, 2022

Minot Vistas Struggle Offensively, Fall to Fargo Post #2

MINOT — The Minot Vistas had their fair share of struggles as they fell to Fargo Post #2 2-0 Wednesday night at Corbett Field. Fargo’s 2 runs came in the 3rd inning on a string of three consecutive 2-out hits after a Vistas error. Fargo's starting pitcher Elias Harris was…
June 16, 2022

ND High School Rodeo: Providing a future in rodeo, life

BOWMAN — Once again, high school rodeo competitors from all over the state battled the elements of tough competition and weather at the North Dakota State High School Finals held June 9-12 in Bowman. The top four finalists after state finals in each event will go on to represent North…
June 15, 2022

Sensational South Prairie

MINOT — Stunning. Sensational. Record shattering. The South Prairie High School trapshooting team had the top 5 shooters in the Best of the West trapshoot conducted Saturday at the Minot Gun Club. Incredibly, after 24,000 clay targets were thrown for 238 shooters, South Prairie had three shooters tied for first…
June 13, 2022

Sabre Dogs Continue Winning Ways, Blank Pierre 7-0

MINOT — The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs extended their winning streak to 6 as they shutout Pierre for the second time this season 7-0. The Sabre Dogs got off to a slow start offensively as they were sat down in order in the 1st inning. The Dogs didn’t wait long…
June 9, 2022

Sabre Dogs Extend Win Streak to 5, Defeat Pierre 5-2

MINOT — Souris Valley Sabre Dogs continued their hot start to the season with a 5-2 over the Pierre Trappers on Tuesday. The Sabre Dogs offense had another fast start as they put together a 3-run first inning with a double from Hunter Delanoy and a single from Cody Muncy.…
June 8, 2022

Bull & Bronc Riders Saddled Up in St. Anthony

ST. ANTHONY — Elite bull and bronc riders came from afar for a chance to compete, and Mosbrucker Rodeo bulls and broncs performed at top levels at the 2nd Annual Rusty’s Saloon Bulls & Broncs event on June 4th in St. Anthony. The bull riding purse was $7,500, and there…
June 7, 2022

Horse Expo Arrives Galloping, Leaves Crowds Enlightened

MINOT — The North Dakota Horse Expo came in at a gallop and left crowds in the dust, amidst a star-studded lineup. Clinicians, demos, competitions, and horse-focused, jaw-dropping shows featuring skilled and entertaining horsemen, horsewoman, and their cast of equine partners filled the North Dakota State Fairgrounds June 3-5. Featured…
June 6, 2022

Sabre Dogs Stay Hot, Scorch Pierre 21-3

1 Thomas Gutierrez delivers a pitch during Saturday Win TH/TD MINOT — Another home game, another home win for the Sabre Dogs as they powered their way with 10 total runs off the Home Run alone breezing past Pierre 21-3 on Saturday. The offense started out with a lone run…
June 5, 2022

Sabre Dogs Return Home, Blanks Pierre 14-0

MINOT — The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs returned home after a brief two game road trip to Grand Forks as the Sabre Dogs Shutout Pierre 14-0 in 7 innings on Friday. The Dogs offense started right where they left off as three doubles drove in three of the four first…
June 4, 2022

ORCS Standout Hendrickson Signs with Minot State

MINOT — Our Redeemer’s Christian School triple sport standout Zachary Hendrickson signed a National Letter of Intent to Minot State University on Friday. Hendrickson was joined by his parents as he signed on with MSU’s Golf program. Hendrickson is coming off a 3rd place finish with a total score of…
June 3, 2022

Dream Catchers Kickoff 2022 Season

MINOT — Another baseball season has arrived in the Magic City, as the Dream Catchers got underway Thursday evening. Dream Catchers Baseball is a non-profit organization that provides children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in the Minot area to play baseball at a pace suitable for their abilities.…
June 3, 2022

4-H Qualifying Horse Show & Open Horse Show

PARSHALL — The Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) sponsored a 4-H qualifying horse show in collaboration with the NDSU Extension Agency on Ft. Berthold Indian Reservation. “Horses help youth build lifelong leadership and relational skills. Their experiences with horses help them be successful in school and throughout their lives,” said…
June 2, 2022

Nodak Speedway Changes It Up for Memorial Day

MINOT — Nodak Speedway made some changes to cap off its Memorial Day Doubleheader as the Northern SportMods and IMCA Modifieds went racing without their roofs and ran a single car qualifying session before their heat races. There was plenty of action to be had to start the night as…
May 31, 2022

Nodak Speedway Sprints into Memorial Day Doubleheader

MINOT — The Nodak Speedway held the first leg of its Memorial Day Doubleheader Sunday night. Track volunteers worked nightly through the week to get the track closer to its “normal” conditions of a dry smooth racetrack. Mother nature was a big help this week with the multiple warm and…
May 30, 2022

Pair of Home Runs Power Sabre Dogs Past Red River

MINOT — The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs continued their opening weekend series with the Red River Pilots Saturday, capturing a 4-3 win. The Sabre Dogs used a familiar formula in the first as a single by Lewis Pelayo and a walk by David Demeter, set up Chris Monroe for a…
May 29, 2022

Sabre Dogs Start 2022 with Shutout Win

MINOT — Summer Collegiate baseball is back in Minot. The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs began their final season Friday with a shutout 9-0 win over the Red River Pilots from Grand Forks. It was an overall team win with lights out pitching and consistent offense. The Sabre Dogs started out…
May 28, 2022

Scheels Complex Improvements

MINOT — The Minot Park District, along with the Magic City Girls Fast Pitch, announced new improvements to what has been known as the South Hill Complex and celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. Some of the improvements will include a new press box, better locker rooms, renovated bathrooms,…
May 25, 2022

Surrey Headed to State

MINOT — The Surrey Mustangs secured their ticket to Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo Tuesday for the State Class B Baseball Tournament defeating Bishop Ryan 7-4. The Mustangs got another quality start on the mound from senior Wyatt Fimreite tossing 5 shutout innings before handing the ball off to Freshman…
May 25, 2022

ND Junior High Rodeo Contestants Georgia Bound

BOWMAN — Junior High rodeo contestants came to decide their own fate, breaking records and solidifying top qualifiers to earn a spot on the National Junior High rodeo team representing North Dakota heading to Perry, Georgia June 19 through June 25, 2022. “Keep following one course until success follows. Whenever…
May 25, 2022

Mustangs Clinch Region Championship Berth

MINOT — The Surrey Mustangs cliched a spot into the Region Six Baseball Championship Monday backed by a strong start by Senior Pitcher Kekoa Munos. Munos kept Velva batters at bay, tossing four no-hit innings, allowing two base runners on walks in the first and second innings. Velva Senior First…
May 24, 2022

NODAK Speedway Kicks Off 2022 Season

MINOT — It only took three weeks, but mother nature decided to play along and let the NODAK Speedway kick off the 2022 dirt racing season Sunday. All five of the speedways regular car classes and drivers took to the track. The April blizzard and recent rain made track preparation…
May 23, 2022

Strong Winds Didn’t Slow Down High School Rodeo Competitors

BISMARCK — The strong winds this past weekend did not slow down the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) competitors. “Being a part of the NHSRA, the world’s largest rodeo association is special. I compete in the tie-down, steer wrestling & team roping. Each event is unique down to the…
May 18, 2022

Horse & Culture Lovers Unite

MINOT — The North Dakota Horse Expo is an educational event featuring everything equine. Lectures, live demonstrations, shopping, youth events, wagon rides, clinics, “Equi-ganza!” and door prizes! The ND Horse Expo is hosted by the non-profit volunteer group, the North Dakota Equine Association, at the State Fair Center in Minot…
May 13, 2022

BESPYS: A Red-Carpet Night for the Beavers

MINOT — The theme for the night on May 2 was Dress to Impress for Minot State Athletics. Athletes walked the red carpet and got their photo taken by athletics photographer Sean Arbaut. Filling up the MSU Dome floor was every team on campus dressed up for the annual BESPYS,…
May 8, 2022

Sunnyside Superheroes take on 5k

MINOT — When you ask someone what the definition of a superhero is, you usually get an answer that would include someone with special powers like Batman or Captain America. If you were to ask Sara Medalen however, she would tell you that the kids she works with every day at…
May 7, 2022

Minot State Athletics put on Mental Health Panel

It’s been an entire month of planning and coordinating, but this last weekend all the hard work came to fruition. This past Tuesday, April 26, the Minot State Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Diversity and Inclusion Council put on a mental health panel for the more than 400…
May 1, 2022

Waiting for the call

For NFL fans second only to the Super Bowl, the biggest day of the year is the NFL Draft. It is an opportunity for teams at the bottom of the league to land the next franchise cornerstone player and pull them out of purgatory and for teams that made the…
April 24, 2022

AIM Hits the Target

WASHBURN — There's never too much snow to go fishing. Just ask any of the hardy competitors in the AIM Weekend Walleye Series that kicks off April 24 at Graner Bottoms on the Missouri River below Bismarck. Fishing is about having fun, and for AIM anglers that includes competing against…
April 18, 2022

Melting Pot of Minot State Athletics

Entering the 2021-2022 school year there were 14 athletic teams on the campus of Minot State University. Next fall the 15th team in Women’s Wrestling will join MSU Athletics. Excluding Women’s Wrestling since their roster is not yet finalized as they continue starting the program, there is only one team…
April 17, 2022

North Dakota Winter Show Junior High Rodeo Kicks Off Spring Season

VALLEY CITY — Junior High rodeo contestants from around the state gathered this past weekend, April 8-10 in Valley City for the kickoff to their spring rodeo season. A total of 375 runs and rides were made in thirteen different rodeo events. 94 contestants, their horses, and families took part…
April 13, 2022

Game and Fish Briefs

Paddlefish Snagging Season Opens May 1 North Dakota’s paddlefish season opens May 1, and tags are only available for purchase online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, and during normal business hours at Game and Fish offices in Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston. Snaggers buying tags online should plan accordingly and…
April 11, 2022

Student Athletes Come Together to Promote Diversity and Inclusion

Very few communities are as diverse as the athletic community on a college campus. When you add the addition of Minot State’s higher than most international student population, MSU Athletics is one of the most community of people. From players to coaches all the way up to the athletic offices,…
April 10, 2022

Riding into Minot

MINOT — “Rodeo Minot is an awesome opportunity to keep rodeo and performance horse jackpots alive during the winter. This event keeps it local and keeps our industry thriving,” Kalsey Kronberg, roping announcer/secretary from Keene stated. Korral Supply hosted its 2nd Annual ‘Shootout’ Open Ladies Breakaway Roping and Team Roping…
April 4, 2022

Changes on College Campus with Name, Image, and Likeness

Very few divisive topics have hit centered stage more in college athletics than allowing players to receive financial compensation for their play. For years the NCAA has argued that paying players transcends the athletes from amateurs to professionals. This has changed with the new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule…
April 3, 2022

Director of Fun

Fans of Minot State Men’s and Women’s Hockey will recognize him as the voice of Beaver Hockey and anyone who follows MSU Baseball knows he ended his career in the record books. Celestino “Sal” Rodriguez finished his playing days on the baseball diamond as Minot State’s all-time leader in homeruns.…
March 27, 2022

Bass Bracket Fishing

March Madness on the Water STANTON – A bass fishing version of bracketology was introduced at Nelson Lake this month. And what fun it was! The event was the culmination of a winter fishing circuit conducted by bass fishing enthusiasts of the Badlands Bass Bandits, a fishing club that made…
March 27, 2022

Student Archer Showcase

NASP Stages State Final MINOT — The parking lot was filled with cars. The hallways were packed with moms and dads, relatives, and participants. Welcome to the National Archery in the Schools Program State Finals staged at the State Fair Center under the direction of the North Dakota Game and…
March 20, 2022

New Face of the Beaver Defense

With spring break coming to a close, spring practices for the Beaver Football team are just getting started. Over the next month, the Beavers are allotted 14 practices and 1 spring game for offseason training. Football, unlike the rest of college athletics, is very restricted and limited in the amount…
March 20, 2022

Boat Ramp Troubles

Lake Sakakawea’s Emerging Problem RIVERDALE — It has an ugly look to it, boat ramps on Lake Sakakawea ending in the mud or water too shallow to launch a boat. Adding to the low water woes is that there seems little likelihood of rescue by usual spring runoff to raise…
March 15, 2022

Fish House Removal

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds all ice anglers to use caution as the spring melt begins to get underway.
March 14, 2022

This is College Baseball

Minot State Baseball has been predicted to finish as one of the top teams in the NSIC this spring and deservedly so. The Beavers return of 30 veteran players from last year’s team, that went 22-12 in conference play. Experience is key for this Beaver team with many of whom…
March 13, 2022

Rodeo Minot: Success Comes from Behind the Chutes

For ten days in April, All Seasons Arena in Minot trades in ice for dirt. The dust, the mud, the broncs, and the bulls show up April 1-10, bringing action-packed rodeos and performance horse events including: equine clinics, team roping and the fastest horses in the region attending the ‘High…
March 13, 2022

Step into the Outdoors

State Parks Hiking Challenge BISMARCK — It is a terrific way to step into some of the most scenic places in all of North Dakota, enjoy some quality family time, and reap the health benefits of hiking in the outdoors. North Dakota State Parks has brought back it’s Hiking Challenge…
March 13, 2022

Headed to the Hall

National Honor for Minot Official MINOT — A Minot man has achieved the highest honor possible for his profession. Jeff Risk will be inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held July 1 in San Antonio, Texas by the National Federation of State High…
March 12, 2022

Philled In: Mental Game

Sports are athletes' escape from the world. For me stepping on the football field, the basketball court, or the baseball diamond was an opportunity to block out reality for an hour or so. Seeing athletes playing their respective sports is where I have seen many at their happiest. It never…
March 6, 2022

Sports Scores

Saturday Results State Hockey Girls 5th place Jamestown 2 / Mandan 1 OT 3rd Place West Fargo 4 / Bismarck 3 OT Championship Fargo North-South 2 / Fargo Davies 1 Boys 5th Place Jamestown 4 / Mandan 2 3rd Place Fargo South-Shanley 6 / West Fargo Sheyenne 0 District 12…
February 27, 2022

A City on the Ice

Smiles and Fun on Lake Audubon COLEHARBOR — Her smile was wider than the icehouse door she had just opened. Avery Geiger, 8, Mandan, proudly brought a perch to weigh-in headquarters shortly after 10 a.m., the starting time for the annual Bis-Man Reel & Rec Ice Fishing Derby. It wasn’t…
February 27, 2022

Hooked on Helping

Muskie Anglers Make a Difference FARGO — The room was filled with excellent fishermen. As such, only the reckless told tales of catching monster fish, many of them, some too long to measure. Ah, it is best to know and respect your audience. A boastful angler expecting praise or a…
February 20, 2022

Sports Scores

Saturday Results Boys WDA Hockey Tournament State Qualifiers #2 Minot 3 #4 Bismarck 0 Minot W3 seed @ State Tournament #9 Mandan 3 #7 Bottineau-Rugby 1 Mandan W4 Seed @ State Tournament Championship #1 Jamestown 3 #3 Bismarck Legacy 0 State Wrestling Individual Placements for MHS and Bishop Ryan Minot High…
February 19, 2022

Eight Kenmare Wrestlers Qualify for State

KENMARE — Eight high school wrestlers will represent the Kenmare-Bowbells-Burke Central Honkers in the state Class B Wrestling Tournament including two wrestlers seeded second and third in the tournament. Everyone of them has a shot of placing, according to their head coach. Danny Mogren, who has been at the helm…
February 17, 2022

Honkers Off to State Class B

KENMARE – For the first time in 19 years, a Kenmare-based wrestling team is going to the state Class B Wrestling Tournament. Co-oping with Bowbells and Burke Central, the Honkers open the tournament against the No. 1 Lisbon Broncos. Head coach Danny Mogren was in his first year as head…
February 16, 2022

A Perfect Release

Student archers take aim in Garrison  GARRISON — A patient instructor was helping a young archer determine the proper aiming point. Moments later the light swish of a released bowstring and flight of an arrow was followed by the distinctive thunk of a target being struck. Young archers were eagerly…
February 13, 2022

MSU Hockey Knocks off Liberty in Weekend Series 

Men’s Beaver Hockey kept the train rolling with two more wins against a ranked opponent this past weekend.   No. 3 ranked Liberty welcomed Minot State into Lynchburg, Virginia on Saturday boasting a 17-8 record looking to better it by two games.   With the hosts starting things off, the Beavers began…
February 7, 2022

A North Dakota Legacy x3 

The community of Minot has benefited from Minot State University in many ways.  Some of the benefits are long lasting residual over the years.  The stories of Rick Hedberg, Kevin Bohl, and Chris Lamoureux  are intertwined and have had a lasting impact on the Minot community.  The three each had…
February 3, 2022

"Holesome" Fun on Devils Lake 

Annual event attracts thousands  DEVILS LAKE — If you drill them, they will come. My oh my, did they ever — thousands of them.  About 5,500 holes were drilled through the ice on 6-Mile Bay in advance of several thousand ice anglers eager to try their luck at enticing northern…
January 30, 2022

Carpe Diem or Seize the Day

Occasionally, a special person comes along that changes the world in an amazing way.  Palmer Thompson is just that person.    Palmer was born with spina bifida, it is a birth defect in which there is an incomplete closing of the spine and the membranes around the spine during early development…
January 23, 2022

Bike Racing, North Dakota Style

Annual Flakes of Fury Race on Jan. 22 Not all bicycling enthusiasts have their gear in winter storage, and the Flakes of Fury Fat Tire Bike Race is one good reason they don’t.   The 10.5-mile race, slated for Jan. 22 at Fort Stevenson State Park three miles south of Garrison,…
January 14, 2022

Derby Day at Lake Darling 

Ice Fishing for a Cause FOXHOLM – Neither blowing snow that caused white-out conditions, nor sub-zero temperatures and wicked windchills, could keep a dedicated group of hardy ice anglers from participating in the annual ice fishing derby held at Lake Darling.   Despite less-than-ideal conditions, nearly all the 50 registered 2-person…
January 14, 2022

Hardwater Action

Ice Angler Shares the Fun COLEHARBOR–It may be hard to explain but the experience is a blast, particularly when a plan comes together.  Theopolis Toliver, Minot, thoroughly enjoys ice fishing and helping others share in the fun. On Lake Audubon recently Toliver was having some early success catching smallmouth bass.…
January 13, 2022

Counting Casts 

Weird, but works  Here’s an angle to angling that is almost too quirky to admit. I am a cast counter.   No, I am not looking for any therapy or support group to help me with what many consider to be a weird problem. I like doing it and will continue…
January 9, 2022

Sharp Shooting and Fast Horses

ND Mounted Shooters keeping it ‘Old School’  Equine mounted shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the country. While riding a horse, contestants compete in this fast-action timed event, using two .45-caliber single-action revolvers loaded with five rounds of blank ammunition. Following a variety of patterns, while…
January 8, 2022

Burgum, Gianforte Stake Friendly Wager on NDSU and Montana State Game

BISMARCK – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte have staked a friendly wager on Saturday’s NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title game between the Montana State University Bobcats and the North Dakota State University Bison, who are vying for their ninth national title since 2011. The…
January 6, 2022

Hoeven, Daines Make Friendly Wager on Bison-Bobcat Matchup

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator John Hoeven this week agreed to a friendly wager with Montana Senator Steve Daines ahead of the FCS National Championship game in Frisco, Texas, this weekend.   On Saturday, January 8, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison will take on the Montana State University (MSU) Bobcats at Toyota…
January 5, 2022

Roughrider Poker Tour Crowns North Dakota State Poker Champ  

West Fargo man takes top prize for the second time in three years   BISMARCK—Josh Dahlstrom, West Fargo, captured the North Dakota State Poker Title in Bismarck on Sunday, Jan. 2. Dahlstrom has now won the title two out of the last three years.   The critical point for Dahlstrom occurred when…
January 4, 2022

MAFB Curling League Ramping Up  

First night is January 4  Curling is one of those sports that creates conversation. Mention curling to those who have not participated, and you will often hear remarks like, “I really don’t understand curling,” or “it doesn’t make a lot of sense.” Those who have picked up the broom and slid the curling rock down…
January 1, 2022

Top ND Poker Players Descend on Bismarck

ND State Poker Title Tournament this weekend  BISMARCK—Over New Year’s weekend, Bismarck will play host to the North Dakota State Poker Title Tournament. Every year this tournament, the biggest poker tournament in North Dakota, draws more than 700 poker players from across all of North Dakota, as well as Montana and…
December 29, 2021

A Coach’s Christmas Dream

What does a coach want for Christmas?  I think a dream recruit that changes your program forever would be an ideal gift for any coach.  Coaches are always looking for that once-in-a-generation recruit that can change their program and possibly get them their next contract.  What would the perfect recruit look…
December 25, 2021

Outdoor Activities in Minot

MINOT—Winter weather can make for a good excuse to stay inside, but the snow and ice can also provide some worthwhile activities outside.  During the winter, the park district maintains four outdoor rinks for skating, hockey, or just learning at Polaris Park, Roosevelt and Perkett Schools, and Corbett Field. All will be open soon, depending on the temperature.   “With the nice weather, it…
December 16, 2021

MHS Soccer Coach Done

Bachmeier quits to spend more with family MINOT—Creighton Bachmeier was hired eight years ago to lead the Minot High School boys’ soccer team. He led Minot to eight straight state tournament appearances.  This past fall there was 10 former Minot High boys’ soccer players playing collegiate soccer. A clear sign of a…
December 13, 2021

True Grit

Adaptive Sports Replace Boring Therapy MINOT—My day at the YMCA was done. My pool workout was over, and I was headed home. Distracted a bit by a friend saying hello on her way into the YMCA, I turned back toward the doors leading into the parking lot and found myself…
December 13, 2021

Bass Bandits Select 2022 Tourneys 

Innovations Announced  BISMARCK – Less is more. Although the Badlands Bass Bandits will be cutting their tournament series from nine to six for 2022, it is hoped to increase participation in the circuit and also allow for a major event.  For the first time ever, the state will host an open bass fishing tournament that…
December 9, 2021

Minot Soccer Player Looking to Go Pro! 

A former North Dakota Girls’ Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year and Minot High School and Minot State University graduate has her sights set on going pro.  Sofia Lewis says she is looking to take her talents to Europe to play soccer professionally. She says her dream would be to play in Spain, where she can immerse herself in…
December 9, 2021

Triple Threat in Minot 

Zach Hendrickson excels in multiple sports MINOT—In an age where many athletes focus their energy into one main sport, seeing an athlete who excels in three separate sports is increasingly rare.  However, 18-year-old Zach Hendrickson of Minot is one of those rarities.   Hendrickson plays basketball and golf for Our Redeemers Christian…
December 2, 2021

High-Tech Indoor Golf Experience Comes to Minot

X-Golf provides cutting-edge golf simulator technology MINOT—With winter weather right around the corner, many golfers may see no other option than to put away their bags until spring rolls around again. But the arrival of X-Golf brings the latest in indoor golf experience to Minot and the surrounding area.   According to Silas Sneed, franchise…
December 2, 2021

What I'm Thankful for has Changed Over the Years

When I was little, I loved Thanksgiving. We would always travel to my grandparents’ house for Thanksgiving – Nana and Papa as we called them.  I looked forward to seeing them and my cousins – all three of them were older than me:  Shauna, Eric, and Todd.  I always thought Todd was the coolest person in the world.…
November 25, 2021

Minot's Own "Coach Carter"

I have been gone a few years since being the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Minot State University.  I am back in Minot now and wanted to tell a story about Minot State athletics that many may not know.  There is a considerable amount of “winning” going on within the…
November 24, 2021
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