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Tobi Obiora slams down two of his nine points in front of Minnesota State Moorhead's Kabine Kaba during their Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Tournament game Wednesday, Feb. 25 inside Wachs Arena. Northern came up short, ending its season with a 68-64 loss. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

Northern State men’s basketball: Second-half rally falls short as Northern falls to Moorhead

By Robb Garofalo 02/26/2026

Trailing at halftime, Northern State rallied, but fell just short in the opening round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference……

Northern State's Megan Counts drives on the University of Mary's Emily Jaenke during the fourth quarter of their game Thursday, Feb. 19 inside Wachs Arena. Counts had eight points and eight rebounds, but Northern lost 79-69 in overtime. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State women’s basketball: Moore leads the way in Minot as Wolves earn home tournament game

By Robb Garofalo 02/22/2026

Senior Izzy Moore continued her impressive scoring run, dropping 37 points for Northern State in a 72-63 women’s basketball victory……

Northern State forward Simon Akena throws down two of his 13 points during the second half of the Wolves' 71-63 win over the University of Mary Thursday, Feb. 19 at Wachs Arena. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State men’s basketball: Wolves down Minot, finish regular season with 10 more wins than a year ago

By Robb Garofalo 02/22/2026

Northern State shot 53% from the field in the first half and downed Minot State 76-62 in college men’s basketball……

Northern State's Damen Pape takes down Jamestown's Rocker Aguilar during their 174-pound match Friday, Feb. 13 at Wachs Arena. Pape won by technical fall, 17-2, and the Wolves recorded a 52-0 victory. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State wrestlers blank Jamestown to end home season

By Robb Garofalo 02/14/2026

It was a clean sweep for the Northern State wrestling team as it won all 10 matches against the University……

Aberdeen Central Athletic Director Dawn Seiler takes a moment to smile for the camera during the Al Sahli Invitational track meet Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Brownell Activities Complex at Aberdeen Central High School. Seiler is retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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CHS Athletic Director Dawn Seiler eyes retirement after spectacular career

By Robb Garofalo 02/13/2026

It’s time for “a new voice with some new ideas” to lead the athletics programs at Central High School. At……

State Rep. Scott Moore, R-Ipswich, center, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Long Lake, visit with a constituent after the first legislative coffee on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Barnett Center.

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Economic development, finances are prime topics at first legislative coffee

By Scott Waltman 02/09/2026

Economic development and finances were recurring topics during the first legislative coffee on Saturday. Feb. 7 at Northern State University…….

Northern State's Lily Klein battles, from left, MSU Moorhead's Abby Berge, Terryn Johnson and Caylin Kelly for a rebound during the first quarter of the Wolves' 61-41 win Saturday, Feb. 7 inside Wachs Arena. Klein grabbed the ball and drew a foul on Kelly. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State women’s basketball: Wolves flip the script in win over MSU Moorhead

By Robb Garofalo 02/08/2026

The Northern State women’s basketball team scored just 17 points in the first half during a 20-point home loss to……

Northern State's Josh Book drives and scores two of his game-high 23 points during an 83-69 win over MSU Moorhead Saturday, Feb. 7 at Wachs Arena. Northern has won three-straight games and is tied for the lead in the NSIC North standings. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State men’s basketball: Wolves douse Dragons for third-straight victory

By Robb Garofalo 02/08/2026

The Northern State men’s basketball team took a 19-18 lead on a Simon Akena jumper with 7:32 to go in……

Northern State's Izzy Moore drives to the basket on Southwest Minnesota's Maddie Thorfinnson during the third quarter Saturday, Jan. 31 at Wachs Arena. Moore scored 26 points, helping the Wolves sweep their I Hate Winter games. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State women sweep I Hate Winter games against NSIC foes

By Robb Garofalo 01/31/2026

The Northern State women’s basketball team held off a late charge by Southwest Minnesota State to secure a sweep of……

Northern State's Nelson Reynolds drives to the basket between Southwest Minnesota's Aeron Stevens, left, and Brayson Boike during the first half Saturday, Jan. 31 at Wachs Arena. Reynolds had 12 points, helping the Wolves cap off I Hate Winter weekend with a 70-63 win. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.

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Northern State men cap I Hate Winter games with win against SMSU

By Robb Garofalo 01/31/2026

Northern State rallied from a halftime deficit for just the second time this season and knocked off Southwest Minnesota State……

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Northern State men’s basketball: Second-half rally falls short as Northern falls to Moorhead

Northern State women’s basketball: Moore leads the way in Minot as Wolves earn home tournament game

Northern State men’s basketball: Wolves down Minot, finish regular season with 10 more wins than a year ago

Northern State wrestlers blank Jamestown to end home season

CHS Athletic Director Dawn Seiler eyes retirement after spectacular career

Economic development, finances are prime topics at first legislative coffee

Northern State women’s basketball: Wolves flip the script in win over MSU Moorhead

Northern State men’s basketball: Wolves douse Dragons for third-straight victory

Northern State women sweep I Hate Winter games against NSIC foes

Northern State men cap I Hate Winter games with win against SMSU

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