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. Lake Superior College student senators Megan Nelson, Rob Milbridge-Scott and Chandra Shoberg (right photo) helped staff the college’s booth at Duluth Days. The Duluth Days legislative reception, held at the Cedar Street Armory near the state capital, allows citizens from St. Louis County to meet state legislators on an informal basis. The students also attended the legislative breakfast the following day, where Rob participated in the Q&A session with Governor Tim Pawlenty.

. Superior decided Tuesday afternoon to commence plans again to file an application with Google.

The city decided on Monday to withdraw, believing having to have Google deal with two different states, counties and cities might hamper the collective effort to bring them here. Duluth officials stressed on Tuesday that that wouldn’t be the case.

“All along our mission has been to bring Google to the Twin Ports, and not just Duluth, so we’re happy to see they’re fully part of this process again again,” said Patrick Garmoe, Public Information Officer for the Google Twin Ports Fiber Initiative.

. Closer Joe Nathan has a significant tear in the Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right elbow, a potentially devastating blow for the four-time All-Star — as well as to a team that’s dreaming of a postseason run, Twins beat writer La Velle E. Neal III said in his Twin Insider blog at StarTribune.com today. Read more.

. Anne Rittgers (right), a student worker in the Facilities Management-Office of Sustainability, has been named 2009-2010 UMD Student Employee of the Year. Ericka Panek (Admissions) and Aaron Potvien of Duluth (Mathematics and Statistics) were first and second runner-ups, respectively.

. The Lake Superior Stars U12 AAA hockey team will host a free open tryouts Sunday from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. at SAHA.

. Rob Milbridge-Scott of Lake Superior College was one of 40 students named to the 2010 All-Minnesota Academic Team for academic achievement and community service.

. The “It’s Crazy!” Lake Superior College television commercial, produced to promote the university’s spring semester, won a Silver Addy at the American Advertising Federation–Duluth/Superior Addy Awards. The campaign was written, produced, designed and co-directed by freelance artist Dave Kirwan and co-directed by Bill Ward of Northland’s NewsCenter Creative Services.

“Dave Kirwan deserves a lot of credit for his creative approach,” Gary Kruchowski, director of public information and government affairs at LSC. “This campaign certainly contributed to our record-breaking spring enrollment numbers.”

Click here to view the commercial on YouTube.

. Northland American Red Cross Advisory Council new members: Allen Rasmussen, David Manion, Penny Dieryck, Marilyn Weber.

. Duluth Area vs. Iron Range high school all-star boy’s hockey rosters — for games next Tuesday in Virginia and Wednesday, March 17 at Heritage Sports Center in Duluth.

Duluth (Number, Player, School, Grade, Position) — 1. Derek Robinson, Proctor, 12, G; 2. Kyle Lutzka, Duluth East, 12, F; 3. Andrew Doig, Duluth Denfeld, 12, D; 4. Jeff Paczynski, Hermantown, 12, D; 5. Troy Olson, Duluth East, 12, D; 6. Andy Welinski, Duluth East, 11, D; 7. Jack McFarlane, Cloquet, 11, F; 8. Logan Talarico, Duluth Denfeld, 12, F; 9. Dane Morin, Duluth Marshall, 12, F; 10. Charlie Comnick, Hermantown, 12, F; 11. Chad Bannor, Hermantown, 12, D; 18. Chris Bishop, Superior, 12, D; 22. Cody Christopherson, Hermantown, 12, F; 23. Jayce Paulseth, Duluth East, 12, D; 27. Adam Krause, Hermantown, 12, F; 35. Bret Gitar, Duluth Central, 12, G; 37. Keith Tomassoni, Duluth Denfeld, 12, F; 88. Mitch Kontny, Superior, 12, F. Coaches: Kevin Smalley, Duluth Denfeld; Louie Krenzen, Duluth Central.

Iron Range (Number, Player, School, Grade, Position) — 1. Nick DeCenzo, Hibbing, 11, F; 2. Jon McDonald, International Falls, 12, F; 3. Andrew Judnick, Virginia, 12, F; 4. Wes Judnick, Virginia, 11, D; 5. Willie Corrin, International Falls, 12, D; 6. Matt Youso, International Falls, 12, D; 7. Garrett Hendrickson, Virginia, 11, F; 8. Patrick Moore, Grand Rapids, 11, F; 9. Jordan Krebsbach, Virginia, 12, D; 10. John Skrbec, Grand Rapids, 12, F; 15. Zach Dick, Grand Rapids, 11, D; 18. Christopher Little, International Falls, 12, F; 21. Ryan Johnson, Hibbing, 12, F; 26. Jordan Christianson, International Falls, 12, F; 27. Casey Myhre, Virginia, 12, G; 28. Christian Belobaba, Virginia, 12, D; 30. Dom DeGuiseppi, Grand Rapids, 11, G; 33. Spencer Peratalo, Hibbing, 12, D. Coaches: Todd Kreibich, Eveleth-Gilbert; Erik Ross, Eveleth-Gilbert.

Photos — Top, Lake Superior College student senators, submitted. Middle, UMD student, submitted. Bottom, Duluth Denfeld senior forward Keith Tomassoni, Howie Hanson/HowieBlog.com