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Reusse: Timberwolves are the kings of unpredictability, and that’s what makes them so fun

A whirlwind 48 hours proves the Wolves are anything but boring, and that’s why they can be dangerous in the playoffs... if they can find a way to get there. Read more.

St. Thomas and Gophers navigate the men’s basketball transfer portal with NIL and revenue sharing in mind

The Tommies’ top two scorers transferred for more NIL money, but coach Johnny Tauer is embracing changes in college recruiting, much like the Gophers. Read more.

Local Scoreboard

Thursday Results

Prep Baseball

Proctor 11, Mesabi East 1

Grand Raapids 2, Duluth Denfeld 1

Prep Softball

Cloquet 15, Esko 4

Rock Ridge 11, Hibbing 4

Mora 3, Barnum 0

Prep Boys Lacrosse

Duluth 14, Grand Rapids/Greenway 5

Ricori 6, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 5

Today's Events

Prep Baseball

Duluth Marshall at Duluth Denfeld, 4:30 p.m.

Superior at Grafton, 4:45 p.m.

Esko at Fairmont, 5:30 p.m.

Cloquet at Alexandria, 6:30 p.m.

Prep Softball

Duluth Marshall at Hibbing, 4 p.m.

Grand Rapids at Alexandria, 4:30 p.m.

Prep Boys Lacrosse

Proctor-Hermantown at St. Paul, 6 p.m.

Prep Boys Tennis

Duluth Denfeld at North Branch, 4:15 p.m.

Superior News

Two area businesses and a pair of business professionals were recognized at the 71st Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Awards on Thursday night in Superior.

Award winners included:

. Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers, New Business of the Year Award

. Exodus Global, Outstanding Business of the Year Award

. Anne Porter from LHB, Business Professional of the Year Award

. Rhonda Adams from North Shore Mortgage, Chamber Ambassador of
the Year Award

Arts & Entertainment

Duluth Playhouse

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre is opening Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr in two weeks. Based on the classic animated film, this one-act musical features a cast of 30 talented young performers from across the Twin Ports.

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Obit: Carol Corser

Obit: Carol Corser

Carol Jean Corser, 67, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital. Carol was born on July 29, 1958 in Duluth to Marshall and Edna (Erickson) Corser. She was a 1978 graduate of Hermantown High School and worked for Garon Knitting Mills in her younger

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Howie: Essentia Health hosts bipartisan lawmakers, highlights rural care challenges
Legislative delegation with Dr. David Herman (far left), Essentia Health’s CEO. Submitted. Essentia Health’s mission is to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. An integrated nonprofit health system, Essentia relentlessly pursues that mission at its 14 hospitals, 80 clinics, 30 retail pharmacies, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, two independent living facilities, seven ambulance services and one research institute. Essentia has about 15,500 employees, including 2,350 physicians and advanced practitioners who provide expert, compassionate care. 

Howie: Essentia Health hosts bipartisan lawmakers, highlights rural care challenges

“Essentia Health shows the vital role Minnesota-headquartered companies play in communities across our state. This visit gave legislators a firsthand look at how policy decisions impact access to quality health care for rural and Tribal communities.” -- MBP CEO Kurt Zellers

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Obit: Dale Clauson

Obit: Dale Clauson

Dale Clauson lived his life independently and thrived on attending social activities. Dale was incredibly generous and caring. Maintaining relationships and supporting his friends and loved ones were always his top priority. Dale Arnold Clauson, 80, passed away on December 1, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Obit: Robert James Norstrom

Obit: Robert James Norstrom

Robert James Norstrom passed away on November 25, 2025 at Mount Royal Pines in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for the DM & IR Railroad and was a member of the Minnesota National Guard. He was photographed in uniform with JFK. He was a master gardener and an accomplished figure skater.

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