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UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students
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UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

By Jim Biros SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently been recognized as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24 by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and The Suder Foundation. To be

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Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

By Jake Sirkus The Duluth Huskies were on the verge of dropping to 0-4 against the Bismarck Larks this season until Michael Hallquist saved the day. Hallquist came up to bat as the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th inning and sent a huge home run to the

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‘Hometown girl’ winds up a stellar athletic and academic career

“UW-Superior felt like a family from day one. I was welcomed warmly by teammates, classmates, and everyone I met. My professors knew me by name – I wasn’t just a number. This school gave me the opportunity to grow not only as an athlete or student, but as a person.” -- Hailey Kontny

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Friends of the Duluth Public Library to host annual Summer Book Sale

By Elizabeth Spehar The Friends of the Duluth Public Library Annual Summer Book Sale is back for its 43rd yeand starts Monday, June 12 with a members-only pre-sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. The sale is open to the general

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Photo of the Day
Owen Ness. Heidi T-B photo. Published with permission.

Photo of the Day

Owen Ness was doing some yard work for Ms. Heidi when he met a new friend. The mama was just across the yard and wasn’t at all concerned as the little one approached Owen as he worked in the garden. Thanks to Heidi for capturing the moment.

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Dunham to perform at DECC

Dunham to perform at DECC

After a long pandemic pause, Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home.

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Huskies lose home series opener to Larks
Northwoods League umpires. Howie / Duluth Times

Huskies lose home series opener to Larks

By Jordy Fee-Platt On Sunday afternoon, a late comeback effort for the Huskies came up short, as the Bismarck Larks took the opening game of the series 10-6. Duluth was able to score three runs in the bottom of the ninth, and had the bases loaded with the tying run

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Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge
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Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge

The Duluth Fire Department earlier today responded to 7800 Congdon Boulevard for a trail rescue. A male in his seventies reportedly slipped from a trail edge and fell around 20 feet off a cliff along Lake Superior. Bystanders reported the fall to St. Louis County 911 Dispatch. 6 Engine, 4

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Howie Hanson: Hawks baseball coach Billy Tafs
Tafs. Duluth Times

Howie Hanson: Hawks baseball coach Billy Tafs

'In general it was seniors doing what seniors need to do. Wylee Arro, Garron Opsahl and Carter Gunderson continue to stay hot at the plate but the story has been our defense. All positions have been solid, but our short stop had a gold glove-caliber game against Grand Rapids.'

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Player to Watch: Vinny Udd
Vinny Udd against Cloquet on Friday night. Howie / Duluth Times

Player to Watch: Vinny Udd

Eighth-grade phenom Vinny Udd got the pitching start for Denfeld tonight against Cloquet. Unarguably, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound righthander is the best young pitching prospect in northeastern Minnesota since Jerry Udjur starred for the Gophers and pitched in the majors with Detroit and Cleveland in the early 1980's.

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