KQDS-TV (Duluth, MN)

FOX 21 KQDS serves as the affiliate for the FOX Broadcast Network in the Duluth-Superior region. This area includes northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The station is owned by Red River Broadcast Co., which is based in Fargo, North Dakota.

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Former Proctor Goaltender AJ Reyelts to Play College Hockey at UMD

2 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Reyelts last suited up for the Rails back in the 2023-2024 season. PROCTOR, Minn.- A local hockey product will be staying close to home to play college hockey. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts announced his commitment to UMD on Wednesday. Reyelts was originally set to skate for Lindenwood but decommitted after a coaching change. He last suited up for the Rails back in the 2023-2024 season.
State Softball: Fast Start By Badger/Greenbush-Middle River Dooms Moose Lake/Willow River in A Quarterfinals

2 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

The Rebels will next head to the consolation bracket to face Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley in the semifinals at 9 PM. MANKATO, Minn.- The Moose Lake/Willow River softball team celebrated their 4th straight state tournament appearance on Wednesday. Sadly, the celebration was cut short as Badger/Greenbush-Middle River was able to get the best of the Rebels, 10 to 3 in the A quarterfinals. Moose Lake/Willow River put up two runs in the bottom of the 4th.
Rock Ridge Boys Tennis to Play for Class A State Championship

2 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Rock Ridge Boys Tennis to Play for Class A State Championship Rock Ridge will meet St. Paul Academy at 4 PM on Wednesday. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Rock Ridge boys tennis team is one step closer to hoisting the top prize in Class A. On Wednesday, the Wolverines defeated Rochester Lourdes 4-3 in the semifinals to advance to the state championship. Rock Ridge will meet St. Paul Academy at 4 PM on Wednesday.
State Softball: Top-Seeded Randolph Too Much for Esko in Class AA Quarterfinals

2 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Elly Barta had the lone RBI for Esko in the loss. MANKATO, Minn.- The Esko softball team played in their first state tournament since the 2019 season. Unfortunately, Esko ran into a tough Randolph squad that ended their title hopes with a 9-1 loss in the AA quarterfinals. Elly Barta had the lone RBI for Esko in the loss. Esko is next in action at 6:30 PM. They’ll play Spectrum in the consolation semifinals. Categories: High School, Sports
Section 7A & Section 7AAA Baseball Championship Matchups Set

3 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

The road to state is nearing a conclusion. ELY, Minn.- The Section 7A and Section 7AAA baseball championship matchups are officially set. In 7A, South Ridge will once again compete for the top prize after defeating Ely 7 to 2 in the semifinals on Tuesday. It’ll be a rematch between the Timberwolves and the Panthers as Ely topped Cherry 7 to 4 in the elimination bracket final. The championship takes place on Thursday at 4:30 PM at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Ely.
Duluth Native Derek Forbort Re-Signs with Vancouver Canucks

3 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Forbort appeared in 54 games last season for the team, posting 11 points. DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native is staying put with his NHL team. Defenseman Derek Forbort has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks on a one-year, two million dollar contract. He appeared in 54 games last season for the team, posting 11 points. Forbort has also played for Los Angeles, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Boston during his career. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
Former Bulldog Noah Cates Signs Four-Year Contract Extension with Flyers

3 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Cates played for UMD from 2018-2022, where he won a NCAA title his freshman year. PHILADELPHIA, Penn.- A former Bulldog is re-upping with his NHL current team. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers and forward Noah Cates agreed to a four-year contract extension worth four million dollars annually. In his fourth season in Philly, Cates tallied 37 points, 16 of which were goals and 21 were assists.
Moose Lake/Willow River Softball Hoping 4th Time is the Charm at State

4 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

The Rebels will meet Badger/Greenbush-Middle River in a 2023 Class A semifinal rematch. MOOSE LAKE, Minn.- Playing at Caswell Park in Mankato is nothing new for the Moose Lake/ Willow River softball team. That’s because the Rebels are state bound for the 4th straight year. Moose Lake/Willow River will get a chance at redemption in the first round. In a rematch of the 2023 Class A semifinals, the Rebels are set to battle Badger/Greenbush- Middle River.
Former Esko Baseball Standout Noah Furcht Enters Transfer Portal

4 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Furcht spent the last two seasons at Charlotte. ESKO, Minn.- A former Esko baseball standout is looking for a new home. Current Charlotte outfielder Noah Furcht has entered the transfer portal after playing the last two seasons with the 49ers. During that reign, he clubbed 12 home runs and had 62 runs batted in. Furcht also played one season at Kirkwood Community College. He last suited up for Esko in 2021. Categories: College, Sports
Grand Rapids Goaltender Carter Casey Nearing College Decision

4 days ago | fox21online.com | Neil Vierzba

Casey is reportedly choosing between Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- Grand Rapids goaltender Carter Casey is coming close to making a college decision. On Saturday, he revealed his top four to Ryan Sikes of Puck Preps. They are Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. The current Waterloo Black Hawk is scheduled to visit those schools in the coming weeks.