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Holdyn Evjen and Jack Slattengren of Hermantown will participate in the Minnesota Class 2A golf meet June 11-12 at Ridges at Sand Creek.

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Sports Final: Duluth Marshall blitzed defending Class 2A state baseball champion Esko 9-0 today in a 7AA semifinal at Wade Stadium. Esko (21-3) will face either Proctor or Mora in a 7AA elimination final at 3 p.m. today at Wade. The Hilltoppers (20-2) advance to the championship at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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The Taco Bell Foundation donated $31,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, which supports youth education and career readiness.

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The Minnesota Quilt Show, the largest in the state, will be held June 13-15 at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

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Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman on St. Luke's branding launch following its recently-announced merger with Aspirus Health – "My congratulations and appreciation to the team at Aspirus St. Luke’s for completing their affiliation and rollout of their new logo and branding today. This merger strengthens one of our vital regional health systems, promising new investment in the area and preserving thousands of local healthcare jobs in our community. This is good news, especially in an era where rural healthcare systems elsewhere are struggling to keep the doors open. I was happy to voice my support for this affiliation during the official state review process and excited for the future of our healthcare hub in Duluth and beyond. Well done, Aspirus St. Luke’s!"

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