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Football: Deer River scores 26 unanswered to knock off Mahnomen-Waubun

The Deer River football team beat Mahnomen-Waubun 26-14 in the Class A quarterfinals on Friday night at Brainerd High School. The Thunderbirds finished the season with a record of 9-2.

November 12, 2022 01:08 PM

By Nick Leonardelli

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Football: Mahnomen-Waubun dominates Red Lake County to win second consecutive Section 8A championship

The Mahnomen-Waubun football team flexed its power against Red Lake County to the tune of a 32-0 Section 8A championship win. The Thunderbirds are headed to state for the second consecutive season.

November 04, 2022 11:14 AM

By Nick Leonardelli

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Former Vikings assistant Adam Zimmer, son of Mike Zimmer, dies at 38

Adam Zimmer coached for Mike Zimmer during the latter's tenure as head coach of the Vikings. Adam Zimmer worked as linebackers coach before being named co-defensive coordinator in 2020. Adam was fired along with his dad — and most of the staff — after the 2021 season.

November 01, 2022 10:28 AM

By Field Level Media

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Football: Area section playoff scores

Section playoff football scores. A look at what teams are left standing after two rounds.

October 31, 2022 02:45 PM

By News Staff

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Football: Mahnomen-Waubun advances to Section 8A title game with win over Polk County West

The Mahnomen-Waubun football team beat Polk County West 30-20 on Saturday to advance to the Section 8A football game on Thursday at 5:30 at the Fargodome.

October 31, 2022 01:54 PM

By Nick Leonardelli

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Football: Becker too much for Detroit Lakes in Section 8-4A semifinal

The Detroit Lakes football team saw its season come to an end for the second consecutive year at the hands of Becker. Head coach Reed Hefta spoke about his team's ability to respond to adversity and what he wants this team to be remembered for when it's all said and done.

October 29, 2022 10:58 PM

By Jared Rubado

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Football: Lakers earn third seed in 8-4A tournament, other area teams seeded

The Detroit Lakes football team aims to knock off Becker in the second round of the Section 8-4A tournament this weekend. Here's a look at all of the section tournament for area football teams.

October 24, 2022 04:18 PM

By Jared Rubado

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Football: New York Mills knocks off Mahnomen-Waubun in battle of state-tournament hopefuls

The New York Mills football team beat Mahnomen-Waubun 26-21 on Wednesday night. Both teams finished the regular season 7-1 as they look to defend their section titles.

October 20, 2022 05:30 PM

By Nick Leonardelli

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'It was freaking surreal:' Detroit Lakes' Logan Hilde scores heart-warming touchdown

The Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids football teams lined up for a special play before the opening kickoff. Detroit Lakes' Logan Hilde, a senior with cerebral palsy, scored a 20-yard touchdown to cap off his final home game as a Laker. Read more about Logan's special moment below.

October 20, 2022 05:24 PM

By Jared Rubado