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Duluth FC pulled off a major NPSL victory late in injury time on Tuesday against Minnesota Blizzard. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Defender Teddy Miranda of Ecuador scored an injury-time goal late in the second half to lift Duluth FC past Minnesota Blizzard 1-0 in a National Premier Soccer League match on Tuesday night at Walt Hunting Stadium in West Duluth. The BlueGreens (2-0) will host the Iowa Demon Hawks in NPSL

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Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award
Legendary Duluth News Tribune photographer Clint Austin. Submitted / Grandma's Marathon

Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award

“I’m humbled by such a great honor. I’m always in awe when I hear stories of Marsh, and it’s amazing that he’s still such a pillar of the sports community in Duluth.” -- Clint Austin

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Johnson advances in U16 national team trials
Chloe Johnson, left. Submitted / 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team Trials

Johnson advances in U16 national team trials

Chloe Johnson of Hermantown has been named a finalist for the 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team following three days of trials in Colorado Springs. GOOD READ: Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks on Chloe Johnson's game The 22 finalists, selected from 52 trials invitees, will vie for

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Nurses plan to picket Duluth hospitals to demand action on staffing crisis

Nurses plan to picket Duluth hospitals to demand action on staffing crisis

“Patients are facing longer waits, and overworked staff are facing dangerous conditions. Nurses are taking action because our healthcare system cannot afford more delays or excuses. It’s time to put patients before profits.” -- Chris Rubesch, RN, President of the Minnesota Nurses Association

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Breaking News & Sports, Thursday
Kristy McGiffert. Submitted

Breaking News & Sports, Thursday

"McGiffert brings a wealth of experience and community connections to the position, which will help as we create energy and enthusiasm around Marshall’s athletic programs and build the pipeline of incoming athletes.” -- Marshall Head of School Anthony Pisapia.

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Kingston named next Lake Superior College president

Kingston named next Lake Superior College president

The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Linda Kingston president of Lake Superior College (LSC). The appointment becomes effective July 1, 2025. “I am very impressed by Dr. Kingston’s leadership skills and her ability to innovate,” said Scott Olson chancellor of Minnesota State.

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Nurses demand higher staffing from Minnesota hospitals
Nurse Ericka Helling poses for a portrait outside of Southdale Medical Center Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Nurses demand higher staffing from Minnesota hospitals

By Max Nesterak Ericka Helling is used to being attacked on the job. She’s been bitten, slapped, kicked. “And that’s just a part of the day,” said Helling, a 27-year veteran nurse in the intensive care unit at M Health Fairview’s Southdale Hospital. She considers herself lucky.

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Republish It!
Roger Reinert. Facebook.

Republish It!

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook on Monday: "May 19, 1857, marks the official incorporation of Duluth as a town. The road wasn't easy - an economic downturn struck that same year and was followed by a scarlet fever epidemic just two years later. In

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Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

TODAY'S GAMES Baseball Hermantown at Grand Rapids Superior at Hibbing Thief River Falls at Esko Duluth Marshall at Thief River Falls Cloquet at Esko Two Harbors at McGregor Cherry at Ely Barnum at South Ridge Moose Lake/Willow River at Silver Bay Moose Lake/Willow River at Cook

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