Vikings release 2024 Week 1 unofficial depth chart
For the third consecutive season, the Vikings offense is listed in 21 personnel with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end and he defense is listed in a 3-4 base defense.
Tuesday Community News
Today, the St. Louis County Board honored Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Hibbing-Chisholm for its unwavering commitment to supporting military personnel, veterans, and their families. The commendations went to Jeff Ronchetti, Sandy Wakefield, Dave Wakefield, Chris Magnusson and Larry Pocrnich for their exceptional volunteer work. Bob Krog (DAV) and Nadine Wells
Quote Me, Howie: Vikings predictions
Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Arik Forsman, Duluth City Councilor – “Falling leaves and football, please! Expectations for the Vikes should no doubt be lowered this year having lost (Kirk) Cousins to free agency and (J.J.) McCarthy
Quote Me, Howie: Legendary Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer
Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on the Hawks' 72-0, season-opening home win against Proctor on Friday night: "I thought both coaching staffs did the best they could under the circumstances.
Friday Sports Notebook
"Too many mistakes in the first half gave them easy points. We settled down in the second half and showed how explosive we were. Our offensive line was dominant." -- Duluth Denfeld coach Erik Lofald on Thursday's opener at Mora
City of Duluth announces Tourism Marketing working group recommendations
The working group advised choosing a firm through a request for proposals process to deliver destination marketing services for two years, supervised by Visit Duluth.
Today's Sports Events
Today's Sports Events is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Prep Football Duluth East at Esko, 3 p.m. Mesabi East at South Ridge, 4:30 p.m. Grand Rapids at Pine City, 5:30 p.m. Cook County at Mountain
Vikings sign quarterback Brett Rypien, waive Jaren Hall
During the 2023 season, Rypien appeared in two games (one start) with the Los Angeles Rams. A stint on Seattle's practice squad followed before Rypien closed the season on the New York Jets active roster.
Howie: Wednesday Sports Notebook
Howie's Sports Column is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Goalkeeper Ethan Aysta stopped eight of nine shots, and Hunter Nelson and Owen Landrigan each scored two goals to power Hermantown past Duluth Marshall 4-1 in a Lake Superior Conference boys
Vikings set initial 53-man roster for 2024
The Vikings reduced their roster to 53 players on Tuesday, through a series of moves that began with an initial wave Monday. Tuesday's sequence included utilizing Reserve Lists, as well as placing players on waivers and terminating contracts. Teams have until Wednesday to claim players who were waived
The College of St. Scholastica Student Center grand opening Tuesday
“This will be a momentous day for our College community. We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating this significant addition to our campus.” -- Reba Copeland, associate vice president for College Advancement
Vikings utilize reserve lists during roster cuts
Minnesota left tight end T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform.
Sports Notebook: This Week's Prep Football Openers
Northeast Red favorite Hermantown will open the 2024 season Friday night at home against neighborhood rival Proctor, in the annual Hammer Game.
Media Notebook
The rebranded Minnesota Star Tribune, featuring two full-time staff writers in the Duluth-Superior region, is Duluth's only daily newspaper. Duluth also has a twice-weekly legacy newspaper and a weekly, free newsrack alternative. Our monthly best-of-the-best in local media, for September 2024: Best Online Daily News – WDIO.com Best
Sports Notebook: Vikings make 1st wave of roster cuts for 2024
Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Vikings today announced the first wave of roster reductions before the 2024 season. All NFL teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players by 3 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, Aug. 27. Minnesota
Classes start today at Lake Superior College
The parking lot and classrooms at Lake Superior College will be bustling with hundreds of students today on the first day of the fall semester's classes. The community and technical college offers more than 90 programs across its three Duluth locations: the main campus on Trinity Road, the