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Vikings activate Jefferson, waive Harry
Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

Vikings activate Jefferson, waive Harry

Jefferson started his fourth pro season ablaze with 36 catches for 571 yards and three scores on 53 targets, good for an average of 114.2 yards per game that is even higher than his 106.4 to lead the league last season.

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Mayo Clinic leaders unveil $5 billion in infrastructure investments with political leaders
Rep. Andy Smith, DFL-Rochester, takes a picture of a model of Mayo Clinic’s proposed $5 billion expansion at its flagship campus in Rochester on Nov. 28, 2023. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.

Mayo Clinic leaders unveil $5 billion in infrastructure investments with political leaders

Construction for the new buildings will be spread out over six years beginning in 2024 and include two new clinical buildings in downtown Rochester nearly as tall as the hospital’s 21-story Gonda building.

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Wells selected as new Director of Veterans Service Office
With family and commissioners looking on, Nadine Wells was sworn in by Auditor Nancy Nilsen as the Director of the Veterans Service Office for St. Louis County. Submitted by St. Louis County

Wells selected as new Director of Veterans Service Office

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office has a new director. The County Board on Tuesday approved the appointment of Nadine Wells to lead the Veterans Service Office. Wells has worked as a Veterans Service Officer for St. Louis County since 2017. She served in the United

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Quote Me, Howie: Duluth Denfeld boys basketball coaches on elite player Marnaries Ferguson
2023-24 HowieHanson.com Prep Boys Basketball Preseason Player of the Year Marnaries Ferguson. Howie / DenfeldHunters.com

Quote Me, Howie: Duluth Denfeld boys basketball coaches on elite player Marnaries Ferguson

Hunters boys basketball top assistant Duncan Gregory on 5-foot-10 ultra-elite point guard Marnaries Ferguson, northeast Minnesota's top junior prospect – "Man, that kid is phenomenal. It starts with his attitude and willingness to learn, and to admit what he doesn't know. Remember, this kid is just

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Tonight at Sill Arena

7 p.m. – 2A/No. 14 Duluth East vs. 2A/No. 15 Grand Rapids high school boys hockey. Game Notes: The Greyhounds are 0-2 following season-opening road losses against White Bear Lake 4-3 in overtime last Friday night and against Shakopee 5-4 Saturday afternoon. Greyhounds scoring leaders are senior forwards

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Irvin 5K reaches its earliest sellout on record

Almost five months ahead of last year’s pace, the 2024 William A. Irvin officially reached a sellout on the Friday after Thanksgiving. More than 2,600 participants have signed up for the kickoff event to Grandma’s Marathon weekend, which last year sold out in late April. In both

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This Week in Hermantown Hawks Sports

TUESDAY Girls Basketball – host Bemidji, 6 p.m. The Hawks will play their season and home opener against a powerful Lumberjacks team that is hoping to improve on its 13-13 record of a year ago. Hermantown finished 8-19 a year ago, losing at Cloquet 71-46 in a Section 7AAA semifinal,

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Photo of the Day
Duluth Denfeld forward John Scott scored four goals and added three assists to lead his team past St. Paul Academy 8-1 in a season-opening high school hockey game Saturday at the Heritage Center. Howie / DenfeldHunters.com

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Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday

TODAY'S EVENTS Boys Hockey St. Paul Academy at Duluth Denfeld, 2 p.m. Heritage Center Duluth East (0-1) at Shakopee (1-0), 7 p.m. Bloomington Ice Garden Girls Hockey Orono at Cloquet, 3 p.m. FRIDAY RESULTS Boys Hockey No. 10-2A White Bear Lake 4, No. 16-2A Duluth

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Brian Barber illustration exhibition; Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske of Hermantown
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Brian Barber illustration exhibition; Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske of Hermantown

The Duluth Pottery Gallery will feature an exhibition of recent illustrations by Duluth artist Brian Barber from December 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. An opening celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from 5 pm – 7 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Barber is a multimedia

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Quote Me, Howie: Boys basketball coaches Steve Battaglia, Phill Homere

Minnesota high school boys basketball teams will begin official preseason practices today. Coaches Steve Battaglia of Cloquet and Phil Homere of Denfeld on their respective teams. Said Battaglia – "I’m really excited about our group this year. I expect some bumps in the road as we figure out our

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St. Louis County, Thursday Prep Sports Notebook

The St. Louis County Board will hold two public meetings to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and tax levy for 2024. The first meeting is Monday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, lower-level conference room. The second meeting will be

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