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Vikings sign former Ram Jake Gervase

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced the signing of safety Jake Gervase. Gervase joins the Vikings after playing 19 regular-season games over the past four seasons with the Rams. He also played in all four playoff games on the way to Los Angeles winning Super Bowl LVI. In order

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Hunters lose boys soccer opener
The Hunters lost 9-0 to Mahtomedi on Thursday afternoon. Howie / Duluth Times

Hunters lose boys soccer opener

Denfeld lost to nonconference Mahtomedi 9-0 in its 2023 high school boys soccer home and season opener Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters (0-1) will next host Hill-Murray at noon Saturday.

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Denfeld girls lose 2023 soccer opener
The Hunters trailed Zimmerman 1-0 early in the first half of Thursday's match. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

Denfeld girls lose 2023 soccer opener

The powerful Denfeld girls soccer team fell 4-0 to nonconference Zimmerman in both team's season opener Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium in West Duluth. The Hunters (0-1) will host Osseo at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Trump absent but still dominates as GOP presidential rivals clash at first debate
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 23: Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and North Dakota governor Doug Burgum participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by FOX News at the Fiserv Forum on August 23, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 8 presidential hopefuls squared off in the first Republican debate as former U.S. President Donald Trump, currently facing indictments in four locations, declined to participate in the event. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.

Trump absent but still dominates as GOP presidential rivals clash at first debate

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Eight Republican presidential candidates gathered onstage Wednesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a heated first primary debate heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump, though the party’s front runner refused to attend the two-hour event. Trump instead recorded a competing 46-minute interview with former

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New Sky Harbor Regional Airport terminal construction begins Wednesday

The Duluth Airport Authority will break ground on a new airport terminal and snow removal equipment facility at Sky Harbor Regional Airport on Wednesday. The new terminal will meet all floodplain requirements and be ADA compliant. New amenities will feature an upscale pilot lounge, a modern flight planning room with

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Quote Me, Howie: Jim Boos
Bulldogs volleyball coach Jim Boos. UMD Athletics

Quote Me, Howie: Jim Boos

Bulldogs volleyball coach Jim Boos on his veteran team, which opens Sept. 1 at the Ferris State Invitational: "We are very excited for the 2023 volleyball season. Coming off a year where we went 27-5 and made appearances in the NSIC and NCAA Tournament, expectations are high as we

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Body-worn camera footage released from the officer-involved shooting
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Body-worn camera footage released from the officer-involved shooting

By Mattie Hjelseth The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigated the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Duluth on Friday, February 24, 2023, and a review of the case was completed by the Cook County Attorney’s Office. It was determined that no charges will be filed in the death of

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Reprint It! Roger Reinert's post on Facebook

"On Monday I spent time in Bayfront attending the 'Unity in Our Community' event organized by Duluth Public Schools. Being a better partner includes with ISD 709. It wasn't the best of weather, but it was still a really strong turnout! From arts and crafts

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Where Minnesota’s worst state parks are
A bear explores a dumpster at a Minnesota state park. Photo courtesy MN DNR.

Where Minnesota’s worst state parks are

Statewide the overwhelming majority of visitors — 82% — rated themselves as “very satisfied,” with another 14% choosing “somewhat” satisfied.

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Hunters open season; Bulldogs volleyball season openers Sept. 1
Denfeld is hosting nonconference Mora in a high school girls tennis match today. Howie / Duluth Times

Hunters open season; Bulldogs volleyball season openers Sept. 1

Duluth Denfeld is playing host to Mora in a high school girls tennis nonconference match today at Laura MacArthur Courts in West Duluth. BULLDOGS TODAY The No. 8-ranked Bulldogs volleyball team will launch its 2023 season Friday, Sept. 1 against Adelphi University (NY) in the Ferris State Invitational in Big

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Reinert responds to proposed 2024 city budget
Roger Reinert. Submitted

Reinert responds to proposed 2024 city budget

Reinert noted the 'Good News' budget includes three of the Five Big Issues his campaign has been highlighting since last spring: public safety in Downtown Duluth, streets, and affordable property taxes.

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Larson presents 2024 city budget; candidate Reinert's response
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Larson presents 2024 city budget; candidate Reinert's response

“Securing the additional state LGA money is a gamechanger for Duluth. It, along with years of sound fiscal management before, through, and coming out of the pandemic, has put us in a position to make these critical investments.” -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

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Vikings sign quarterback Jordan Ta'amu

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday signed quarterback Jordan Ta'amu. In order to make room for Ta'amu on the roster, the Vikings waived outside linebacker Curtis Weaver. Ta'amu is joining Minnesota after starring for the D.C. Defenders of the XFL.

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Maciver, Amatuzio finish second in Hank Jensen
Norm Maciver. Howie / Duluth Times

Maciver, Amatuzio finish second in Hank Jensen

Former Bulldogs All-American defenseman and current Chicago Blackhawks associate general manager Norm Maciver, 59, and his playing partner Rick Amatuzio, both of Duluth, tied for second-place in the 40th Hank Jensen Best Ball and Scramble on Sunday at historic Enger Park Golf Course in Duluth. Maciver and Amatuzio shot 11-under

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Quote Me, Howie: Tracy Ann Welhaven
A YouTube.com screenshot of a recent post on the Parkwood Neighborhood in Duluth, MN Facebook private group page. Parkwood is located in Piedmont Heights.

Quote Me, Howie: Tracy Ann Welhaven

Tracy Ann Welhaven on why she launched and operates the enormously popular "Parkwood Neighborhood in Duluth, MN" private group page on Facebook: "As a dog walker, I've met a lot of people in the neighborhood. When you stopped and chatted with them, you'd

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Enger Park Golf Course renovation begins after Labor Day
Enger Park Golf Course. Submitted

Enger Park Golf Course renovation begins after Labor Day

The Phase I scope of work for irrigation improvements, which includes the excavation of a new irrigation pond and installation of the new irrigation system on 18 of 27 holes will commence after Labor Day.

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