Vikings set initial 53-man roster for 2023
O'Connell and other coaches have spoken so glowingly about what (Duluth's CJ) Ham adds to the offense, special teams and locker room. He also can provide a little more depth at running back in a pinch.
Publish It! Mayor Larson's email to City Councilors
The City has a multi-department, multi-agency process in place for identifying, assessing, monitoring, closing, and cleaning up encampments that represent a serious threat to public health and well-being for encampment occupants and/or other Duluth residents.
Quote Me, Howie: Maura Crowell
Bulldogs women's hockey coach Maura Crowell on the upcoming 2023-24 season: “We have a strong group of returning players and a large group of fresh faces ready to take the ice this season. It will be exciting to see the evolution of our team as we embark on
Bulldogs to open against Northern Michigan
The Bulldogs will open the 2023 football season Thursday at 6 p.m. against nonconference Northern Michigan University at James Malosky Stadium. It will be the first meeting between the traditional powers since the 1998 season. It will also mark the first time the Bulldogs have faced a non-conference opponent
Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case
A federal grand jury handed up an indictment against the former president in early August on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of, and attempt to obstruct, an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.
Vikings begin roster reductions ahead of final roster cut deadline
By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have begun their roster reductions ahead of the 2023 regular season. The team on Monday announced the following roster moves: Waived DL Calvin Avery CB Kalon Barnes CB C.J. Coldon, Jr. T Christian DiLauro CB Jameson Houston LB Wilson Huber WR Garett
Winklesky's endorse Howie for 4th District City Council
"My husband Gary and I are so glad to be able to endorse our lifetime friend and neighbor Howie Hanson for Duluth City Council, who resided on Wellington St. nearby us in the friendly Duluth West End/nka Lincoln Park for many years. He has the experience and knowledge
Hermantown heavy favorite against Proctor in prep football opener
Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer felt his team handled itself well in preseason scrimmages against Esko, Duluth East and Cloquet last Saturday in Esko. "There are plenty of things to work on moving forward, but I liked our physicalness overall," Zagelmeyer, the Hawks' legendary, veteran coach, said
Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say
By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is gearing up for a fall vaccination campaign that not only includes updated COVID-19 boosters, but the annual flu shot and the newly approved RSV vaccine. “We’re going to be encouraging Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccine in addition to
Howie lands powerful Brad Bennett endorsement
"It is with great pride and honor that I endorse Howie Hanson for 4th District Duluth City Council representing the West End of Duluth, along with the Piedmont Heights and Duluth Heights neighborhoods. I have known Howie for over 30 years and I know that he has lived in
Publish It! Don Ness on Duluth's previously unfunded retiree health care liability
"Sometimes people will ask me what I am most proud of during my time as mayor. There are certainly more exciting and visible accomplishments, but this is the one I care about most." -- Former Duluth mayor Don Ness, on the city's unfunded retiree health care obligation
Opinion: This is Denfeld football's best team in over 40 years
Wait until you see the amazingly talented Denfeld high school football team play this season, starting in next Friday's season and home opener against Mora at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters have an ultra-explosive offense, led by several elite playmakers. The Hunters clobbered Barnum, Proctor and Rock
Vikings sign cornerback Jameson Houston
He first entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Browns but was waived in August 2020. He then spent a stint with the Panthers and his former college coach Matt Rhule but was waived during final roster cuts.
Howie: Bulldogs men's hockey strong up front, but questions abound on the back end
Forward will be a position of strength for the Bulldogs men's hockey team heading into the 2023-24 season. However, defense and goaltending are positions to watch, especially with junior defender Will Francis sitting out the beginning of the season to undergo cancer treatments in the Twin Cities and
Prep Scoreboard
FRIDAY EVENTS BOYS SOCCER Mesabi East at Hermantown, 5:30 p.m. Pelican Rapids at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Two Rivers vs. Cloquet, 7 p.m. in Esko VOLLEYBALL Esko at Two Harbors, 7 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Hermantown and St. Francis at Denfeld, 9 a.m. Hibbing at
How Minnesota lawmakers helped stop a harmful hospital merger
By Pat Garofalo, Minnesota Reformer Editor’s note: The author is not the same person as state Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington. Late last month, the Minnesota-based hospital system Fairview Health Systems announced that it was pulling the plug on a proposed merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health Services. This marked