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Edit storyDuluth Central High School graduates Matt Baumgartner and Marcia Doty on Monday morning attended a grand opening ceremony for the new nostalgic exhibit at
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Wilderness look to add to roster in 2023 NAHL draft
Edit storyA new batch of talent is on its way to the Minnesota Wilderness. The NAHL team will be among the 32 league squads participating
Huskies win 9-8 thriller
Edit storyIn a matchup between the two best teams in the Great Plains East, the Honkers and the Huskies had a game for the ages.
On the Road to Grandma's
Edit storyA tradition since the start of the race in 1977, the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner is back as part of
Huskies sweep Loggers
Edit storyBy Jon Willis The Huskies jumped ahead and never looked back on a short game Sunday afternoon to win 8-2 over the La
Minneapolis school district on the brink of insolvency, state involvement
Edit storyMPS will have to close schools and/or lay off teachers when federal pandemic funds run out
Duluth Central High artifacts exhibit at Depot now open
Edit story“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone." -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness
Bulldogs complete another strong year in the classroom
Edit storySixteen members of the women's hockey team earned WCHA All-Academic distinctions while nine men's hockey student-athletes were named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference Team.
Huskies clip Loggers in home series opener
Edit storyThe Huskies improve to 6-5 on the season and improve to 4-1 at Wade Stadium this year. Tomorrow they will look to sweep La Crosse with the first pitch at 3:05.
Grandma's Marathon seeking responsible sports certification in 2023
Edit storyBy Zach Schneider Grandma’s Marathon has been working throughout the year to become a Responsible Sport Certified event, and the final test will
Huskies outlast Border Cats to split series
Edit storyDuluth will take on 3-7 La Crosse Saturday to kick off an important 4 game home stand against a couple divisional opponents. First pitch is set for 5:05 PM CST.
Fred Friedman: 'I am not convinced they (Vikings) are committed to winning, just making money'
Edit storyThe Vikings could not afford Dalvin Cook because the league regards running backs as interchangeable and short-term employees. Plus the indefensible salary paid
Huskies blow 6-0 lead, fall below .500 with 8-6 loss
Edit storyDespite scoring 6 runs in the top of the first, the Huskies were unable to jump over .500 for the first time this season,
Exhibit of rare Duluth Central High School artifacts opens Monday at the Duluth Depot
Edit story“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone.” -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness.
Reps. Emmer, Stauber imply Trump indictment timed to Biden bribery allegations
Edit storyEmmer, who is the House majority whip and third-ranking House Republican, told Minnesota conservative talk radio host Jon Justice on his show Friday that Trump’s indictment “stinks to high heaven.”
Local response to Dalvin Cook release
Edit storyFormer Duluth Huskies general manager and current Enger Park Golf GM Craig Smith – "Too expensive for the organization to keep. I give the
Breaking News: Vikings release veteran RB Dalvin Cook
Edit storyCook's career in Purple includes 5,993 rushing yards (third in team history) and 47 scores on the ground (fourth in team history).
Howie Hanson: Stella Maris Academy, Gary Doty, Scott Hanna, Duke Skorich in the news
Edit storyIf the activity that SMA students are interested in has sufficient numbers of students and a MSHSL certificated coach, they will have the opportunity to participate in junior high, junior varsity, and even varsity (in some activities) during the 2023/24 school year.
Former Gov. Arne Carlson is 88 and battling a massive mining conglomerate
Edit storyWhile PolyMet opponents cheered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision this week to revoke a key permit for the mine — a huge setback for the project, but not a death knell — Carlson urges caution.
Colten St. Clair named new Wilderness head coach
Edit storyPrior to joining the Musketeers staff, St. Clair spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL, one season as a volunteer assistant with the University of Maine and was introduced to the coaching ranks with the Phoenix Knights of the WSHL.
Howie Hanson: Gary Doty, Scott Hanna on Jim Malosky
Edit storyFormer Bulldogs football greats Gary Doty and Scott Hanna on their demanding late head coach Jim Malosky: Said Doty: "If you were to
For climate and clean water, state agencies need Walz to lead
Edit storyWith new direction from Gov. Walz, state agencies could change course and require rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution from nitrogen.
Vikings draft picks sign rookie contracts
Edit storyThe Vikings have now signed all six of their selections from the 2023 NFL Draft.
Former champions highlight 2023 Grandma's Marathon field
Edit storyKevin Lynch not only leads a pack of American men aiming to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials, but is also hoping to become the first American men’s winner of Grandma’s Marathon since Chris Raabe did it in 2009.
Duluth police arrest violent offender
Edit storyLocal law enforcement authorities arrested Duluth resident Melvin Carlton, 43, today without incident on a warrant and pending charges of Felon in Possession of
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman on the Twins, Vikings
Edit story'The Vikings cannot advance in the playoffs with untested cornerbacks, no interior rush, a center and a guard that regularly get overrun and a quarterback who has no escapability skills.' -- Fred Friedman
Aftenro wins Catalyst Grant to transport residents into the community
Edit story"The award comes at the most opportune moment. With the funds, Aftenro will be able to restore the bus to a usable capacity. Without the use of the bus, the residents have missed their ability to stay actively connected to their community." -- Amy Porter
UMD Athletics, Wyatt Aamodt in the news
Edit storyUMD will induct its 22nd Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Friday, September 29 as part of Homecoming.
Today's Sports Events
Edit storySection 7AAA Baseball Hermantown vs. Grand Rapids, 1 p.m. championship in Grand Rapids
Study finds $160 million paid out from 2010 to 2020 for police misconduct in Minnesota
Edit storyOver 40% of the incidents lacked detail explaining the type of misconduct — and nearly 89% of those happened in Minneapolis.
Aamodt resigns with Avalanche
Edit storySigned by Colorado as a free agent on April 12, 2022, Aamodt has played in 55 career American Hockey League contests and 16 postseason outings.
Volunteers will be digging in to beautify Downtown Waterfront this week
Edit storyVolunteers will be hitting the sidewalks of Downtown Duluth and Canal Park this week as part of an annual tradition of planting flowers to