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Howie: AF1 opens with Albany atop Fan Zone rankings
The structure of the opening weekend leaves little room for gradual buildup. For Albany, it is a chance to reaffirm its position. For Minnesota and the rest of the field, it is an early test of whether preseason projections hold or begin to shift.
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Record-setters return for 15th Steve Anderson Legacy Scramble
CLOQUET — The score every team will chase at Friday’s Steve Anderson Legacy Foundation Scramble has stood for seven years. Cathy Erickson, Jeff Sundin, Ryan Bakken, Sami Mattson, Eric Berquist and Faron Meeks established the tournament record with a 20-under-par 51 on Aug. 30, 2019, at Nemadji Golf
The Howie Hanson Report — August 30, 2026
Minnesota Duluth’s double-overtime loss, the Vikings’ preseason finale, Stella Maris events, a Veterans Crisis Line PSA and Duluth weather in 60 seconds.
Stella Maris’ Fall Flannel Fest to return with Father Ben 5K
Stella Maris Academy will hold its third annual Fall Flannel Fest on Oct. 10, pairing road races and family activities with a fundraiser for the school’s athletic and extracurricular programs. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the academy’s high school campus, 4321 Allendale Ave.
Slippery Rock rallies past No. 12 Minnesota Duluth in double overtime
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Minnesota Duluth built a 17-point lead and rushed for more than 370 yards, but Slippery Rock rallied for a 45-43 double-overtime victory Thursday night at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. DaOne Owens scored on the decisive two-point conversion after Slippery Rock answered Derrick Johnson’s