STAPLES, MINN (KWAD) — In easily the most anticipated season opener for the Staples-Motley Cardinals in years, the 2025 Cardinals came out hot in a 42-13 win over 8AAA opponent East Grand Forks. The Cardinals, whose last game was at US Bank Stadium in the Prep Bowl last November, played their home opener in front of…
(KWAD) – Week One is officially in the books for high school football games across the state. Here are the are results from this week’s schedule, plus a look ahead at what’s on the slate for Week Two: THURSDAY, AUGUST 28: Rothsay 20 vs Kittson County Central 33 Pillager 45 vs Warroad 20 Barnesville 52…
BRECKENRIDGE, MINN (KWAD) — A deep field of Minnesota and North Dakota talent made for fast times and hard-earned finishes at the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Memorial on Thursday, where the Parkers Prairie, West Central Area, and Frazee cross country programs each had standout efforts. The Parkers Prairie girls, led by senior Norah Froslee, finished eighth in the…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KWAD) — Few programs in Minnesota high school cross country can match the consistency and tradition of Alexandria’s. Under head coach Travis Hochhalter, now entering his 11th year at the helm, the Cardinals are once again poised to be contenders on both the boys’ and girls’ sides this fall as the Cardinals move…
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN (KSTP) – The social media post touting the announcement said, “How does this not exist already? Now it will.” If you ask hockey fans around the state, many think a Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame exists, but it doesn’t. A group of organizers announced plans today to establish one. CEO Natalie Darwitz and…
PEQUOT LAKES, MINN (KWAD) — Local country music fans are in for a last-minute treat this Labor Day weekend. Dockside Deck at Breezy Point has announced that award-winning singer-songwriter Aaron Simmons will perform on Sunday, August 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Simmons, originally from Stewartville, Minnesota, has carved out a strong reputation as one…
STAPLES, MINN (KWAD) — The Vintage Golf Club in Staples played host to Central Minnesota River Run on Monday, a 15-team showdown that showcased five State Meet teams from last season in a great way for a number of area programs to kick-off their 2025 season. In the girls varsity race, defending state champion Audrey…
PERHAM, Minn (KWAD) — The Perham Yellowjackets hosted their annual Brave Like Gabe meet at Arvig Park to kick off the 2025 Cross Country season, and showed why their boys team is ranked #1 in Class AA and the Yellowjacket girls are ranked #2 with dominant first place finishes over some of the biggest programs…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KWAD)— One of Minnesota’s most iconic running events is set to mark a milestone. The 30th Annual Dick Beardsley Races return to Detroit Lakes on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, with legendary runner Dick Beardsley himself leading the way — joined by fellow running great and longtime friend, Bill Rodgers. Rodgers won four…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KWAD) — A Wright County college student will reign as Minnesota dairy royalty after being crowned the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair. Malorie Thorson, 20, of Waverly, received the honor during a ceremony Wednesday night at the State Fairgrounds. As the winner, Thorson will be…