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Minneapolis police chief: We may have to stop investigating property crimes
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announces a restructuring Monday in downtown Minneapolis. Photo by Deena Winter/Minnesota Reformer

Minneapolis police chief: We may have to stop investigating property crimes

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has had a relatively successful tenure since arriving in December 2022, at least by the standards of the Minneapolis Police Department. Crime is down, none of his officers has been convicted of murder, and he still has the job,

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Prep Sports Notebook

Hermantown multi-sport student-athletes are joining the boys tennis team in record numbers, Coach Jessica Worden said Tuesday. “We’ve sent a player to the state singles tournament two years in a row, which has ignited a fire among our school’s athletes who also play other sports,” said Worden, in

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to be featured in Netflix's 'Receiver' docuseries
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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to be featured in Netflix's 'Receiver' docuseries

By Craig Peters Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has dazzled on the field for four seasons, routinely landing in highlight reels. This summer, he'll shine on screens in a new way, thanks to Netflix's new docuseries, Receiver, which was announced by the streaming service and the NFL

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St. Louis County students earn $2,000 scholarships from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association
Sheriff Gordon Ramsay presented a $2,000 scholarship to Andrew Shamberger on behalf of the Minnesota Sheriff's Association.

St. Louis County students earn $2,000 scholarships from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association

The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association (MSA) has announced its annual list of scholarship winners, and two area college students are among the 16 recipients. Andrew Shamberger of Duluth and Nils DeRemee of Ely each received a $2,000 scholarship to assist with education costs as they pursue a degree that

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County highlights property tax refund programs available to residents

With 2024 St. Louis County property tax statements arriving in the mail over the next two weeks, county leaders want to highlight two state programs that could provide residents with property tax refunds. For people whose home has homestead classification, the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two types of property

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Hermantown's Freeman named 2024 Prep Baseball Preseason Player of the Year

The individual awards keep piling up for Hermantown ultra-elite athlete River Freeman. Freeman, a junior pitcher-catcher, today was named HowieHanson.com 2024 Prep Baseball Preseason Player of the Year. The two-year starter, who led the Hawks to a 17-6 record and Section 7AAA runner-up finish a year ago, is widely

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Walz proposes $226 million supplemental budget
Gov. Tim Walz gives remarks at Minnesota Management and Budget’s economic forecast announcing a $3.7 billion surplus on Feb. 29, 2024. Courtesy of Senate Media Services.

Walz proposes $226 million supplemental budget

Walz said his proposal for this year’s supplemental budget is intentionally small and will keep Minnesota on “solid fiscal footing.”

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Curley, Helmer lead the way on record-setting day at Saints Fennessy 4K

John Curley and Anna-Britta Helmer were the first across the finish line on Saturday, leading the way on a record-setting day at the 2024 Saint Fennessy 4K. After setting a new registration record with 850 participants signed up, 721 of those crossed the finish line Saturday morning to set another

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Saturday Scoreboard

NSIC Men's Basketball Central Regional Quarterfinal Bulldogs 59, Fort Hayes State 58 – Drew Blair and Charlie Katona had 13 points each for the Bulldogs, who advance to a Central Regional semifinal Sunday at 5 p.m. in Mankato, Minnesota. NCHC Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Denver 5, Bulldogs

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Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske
Hawks coach Andy Fenske and his players watched from the bench as the last seconds clicked off the game clock in a disappointing loss to Chisago Lakes in the Section 7AAA final on Thursday night. Hermantown was the two-time defending 7AAA champion. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on the Hawks' 95-82 loss to Chisago Lakes in the Section 7AAA championship game on Thursday night – "Obviously, the scoreboard didn't reflect what we wanted. The credit goes to Chisago Lakes for their work and execution of their game plan.

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Friday Night Scoreboard

NCHC Denver 4, Bulldogs 0. Host Denver leads the best-of-three quarterfinal series 1-0. North Dakota 5, Miami 1. Host North Dakota leads the best-of-three quarterfinal series 1-0. St. Cloud 5, Western Michigan 2. Host St. Cloud leads the best-of-three quarterfinal series 1-0. Colorado College 4, Omaha 3 OT. Host Colorado

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Duluth Police arrest individual on multiple pending charges

On Thursday, March 14, Duluth Police arrested 34-year-old Duluth resident Damian Swierc without incident for pending charges of 2nd Degree Assault with a Weapon, Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, and 4th Degree Criminal Damage to Property. This incident was reported on Wednesday, March 13 to the Duluth Police Department by

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2024 Hermantown baseball, softball schedules

BASEBALL Tuesday, April 2 – at Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Wade Stadium Thursday, April 11 – at Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 – at Hibbing, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 – Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Wade Stadium Tuesday, April 23 – at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. Thursday,

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Duluth Police seek public's assistance in identifying individual

Duluth Police seek public's assistance in identifying individual

Duluth Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the below photo. The individual is the suspect in a robbery that occurred on Sunday, March 10 in the 4600 block of Grand Avenue at approximately 8:40 p.m. Initial reports show that an individual demanded

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