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Down 21 points in the third quarter, Hermantown mounted an epic comeback to defeat top-seeded North Branch 35-28 in the Class 4A, Section 7 prep football championship game on Friday night at Marv Heikkinen Field in West Duluth.
Hawks defeat North Branch, advance to state 4A prep football quarterfinals
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Kolenda’s hat trick powers Hermantown past North Branch 6-0
Vienna Kolenda scored three goals, including two during a decisive second-half stretch, as Hermantown shut out North Branch 6-0 in nonconference girls soccer. Kolenda opened the scoring in the ninth minute, converting a pass from Bryden Giesen. Kaitlyn Patterson extended the lead to 2-0 in the 28th
These Bulldogs have championship talent. They have not earned the comparison yet.
UMD is closer to the championship standard than it has been in years. It possesses the scoring, experience, coaching and roster depth required to win nationally. The 2026-27 team has earned the right to be measured against UMD’s champions. It has not earned the right to stand beside them.
Hermantown girls tennis opens 2-0 behind senior captains, experienced lineup
Hermantown has started the girls tennis season with two victories, including its first against Princeton, as three senior captains lead a program replacing a large graduating class while maintaining expectations in Section 7AA. The Hawks defeated Duluth Marshall and Princeton to open the 2026 season, establishing early momentum behind senior
Hermantown boys soccer faces immediate test as Hawks open with four games in eight days
Hermantown will not have the luxury of easing into the 2026 boys soccer season. The Hawks open Thursday at home against Holy Family, travel to Mesabi East the following day and face defending Section 7A champion Duluth Marshall before the first week of September is over. By the time they
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Kolenda’s hat trick powers Hermantown past North Branch 6-0
Vienna Kolenda scored three goals, including two during a decisive second-half stretch, as Hermantown shut out North Branch 6-0 in nonconference girls soccer. Kolenda opened the scoring in the ninth minute, converting a pass from Bryden Giesen. Kaitlyn Patterson extended the lead to 2-0 in the 28th
Imagine Downtown shifts from planning to action, targets 1,500 new homes
Thursday’s update revealed a broad community vision and made clear that its success will now depend on whether the participating organizations can establish the development corporation, finance housing and service expansions and turn conceptual public improvements into completed projects.
Before Duluth raises 2027 taxes, Reinert must account for recurring $4.5 million savings
Is the $4.5 million retiree health care savings included in the projected deficit? How much is being redirected to the West Duluth maintenance facility? Is that commitment legally binding or discretionary? And why should that money not be considered before Duluth asks property owners to pay more?
How Duluth Works: Community Action Duluth marks six decades of work addressing poverty
Community Action Duluth's current work includes free tax preparation, food access, employment training, financial coaching and assistance with public benefit programs.