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Chamber to host Forum on Tuesday encouraging more to run for public office
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Twitter post.

Chamber to host Forum on Tuesday encouraging more to run for public office

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation are hosting a free public Forum on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 9:00 a.m., at the Garden Wedding & Event Center in Canal Park. Stepping Up to Serve: Running for Public Office will be a moderated discussion

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Duluth Playhouse announces 2023-2024 Main Stage Season

Duluth Playhouse announces 2023-2024 Main Stage Season

The Duluth Playhouse today proudly announced its 2023-2024 Main Stage season, a thrilling combination of beloved classics and remarkable new productions. Through the power of live theatre, audiences will be transported to another time and place as they laugh, share a tender moment, and create new memories that will last

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Hoop Stars win opening-season tourney
The Hoop Stars celebrated after their championship game victory Sunday. Submitted

Hoop Stars win opening-season tourney

Homere's AAU 17U Hoop Stars (mostly Duluth Denfeld varsity players) won the Gopher State Spring Basketball championship on Sunday in Northfield, Minn, winning all three of their games in their season-opening tournament. After a slow start, which included a lot of one-on-one basketball, the Hoop Stars eventually settled

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Johnson's college hoops stock continues to rise
Brooks Johnson played point guard in four games this weekend in an AAU tournament in the Twin Cities. Greg Johnson photo

Johnson's college hoops stock continues to rise

College basketball coaches from across the nation are getting a good look at 2025 prospect Brooks Johnson during the current AAU season. Whether it's at AAU elite tournaments in Kansas City last weekend, in Minneapolis this weekend, or in Sioux Falls next weekend, Johnson's stock is

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St. Louis County reminds property owners to review valuation notice

St. Louis County reminds property owners to review valuation notice

The St. Louis County Assessor’s Department is reminding property owners that Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meetings are happening this month and next, and to review their 2024 Estimated Market Value (EMV) notification in case they have questions or concerns. Most residents have received their EMV notice by

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C.J. Ham signs contract extension with Vikings
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C.J. Ham signs contract extension with Vikings

EAGAN — Hammer Time is continuing in Minnesota. Fullback C.J. Ham signed a two-year contract extension, the team announced recently after he passed his physical. The previous contract for the 2022 season-long special teams captain was entering its final season. Ham has played in every game in each of the

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Vikings agree to terms with 15 undrafted free agents
Cephus Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana. Vikings.com

Vikings agree to terms with 15 undrafted free agents

Eagan – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves: Agreed to terms: OL Alan Ali, TCU DT Calvin Avery, Illinois ILB Abraham Beauplan, Marshall OLB Andre Carter II, Army OL Jacky Chen, Pace CB C.J. Coldon, Oklahoma ILB Wilson Huber, Cincinnati WR Cephus Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana WR Malik

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Leadership Duluth, Duluth municipal election, Grandma's Marathon in the news
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Leadership Duluth, Duluth municipal election, Grandma's Marathon in the news

Leadership Duluth is a comprehensive leadership development program by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation that aims to unite, engage, and empower leaders to foster change within their workplace and community. Designed to orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders, Leadership Duluth inspires

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2023 Duluth municipal candidate filings open May 16

Candidate filings for mayor and six city council position open Tuesday, May 16 and close Tuesday, May 30. The following seats will be on the ballot in 2023: . Mayor . Two City Councilors-at-Large . City Councilor – First District (Precincts 1-7) . City Councilor - Third District (Precincts 14-19) . City Councilor - Fourth District

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Bud Grant public memorial service scheduled for May 21
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Bud Grant public memorial service scheduled for May 21

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings will host a free, public celebration of life for the late Bud Grant in May. Grant passed away March 11 at the age of 95. "As a coach, as a friend, as a man, I loved him," Vikings Legend Jim Marshall

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Vikings exercise 5th-year option on Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson. Andy Kenutis / Vikings

Vikings exercise 5th-year option on Justin Jefferson

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings leadership has said multiple times they envision Justin Jefferson being with Minnesota for the long haul. The team opted to exercise the fifth-year option on the 2020 first-round pick Tuesday, meaning he'll be under contract at least through the 2024 season. The

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Hermantown Sports This Week

Hermantown Sports This Week

MONDAY Boys Golf – at Cambridge-Isanti, noon Boys Tennis – host Denfeld, 4:15 p.m. TUESDAY Boys Tennis – at Grand Rapids, 4 p.m. Boys and Girls Track & Field – at Superior, 4 p.m. Softball – at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. The Hawks (3-1) are off to a good start

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Domestic disturbance involving firearms leads to arrest

By Joe Wicklund The Hermantown Police Department responded to multiple reports of a suspect threatening an individual with a gun Wednesday on Timber Ridge Lane in Hermantown. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., the HPD responded to the 4200 block of Timber Ridge Lane, where officers learned the suspect had

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Hockey Notebook
Kuhlman (left) and Pionk. Howie photo

Hockey Notebook

Final season stats for: Neal Pionk, Jets defenseman – Regular season: 82 GP, 33 points (10 goals) -12; Playoffs: 5 GP, 7 points (all assists), -6 Dylan Samberg, Jets defenseman – Regular season: 63 GP, 8 points (2 goals), +10; Playoffs: 5 GP, 0 points, -3 Karson Kuhlman, Jets forward – Regular season:

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Andrews, DeSutter named Grandma's Marathon Volunteers of the Year
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Andrews, DeSutter named Grandma's Marathon Volunteers of the Year

Joan Andrews and Tom DeSutter have been named the 2023 Don Fennessy Volunteers of the Year, it was announced today by Grandma’s Marathon. The pair each has more than two decades of volunteering history with the event, with most of it coming side-by-side as co-coordinators of the race weekend

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Lucie Amundsen: Avoid trouble with DECC, Bayfront tickets
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Lucie Amundsen: Avoid trouble with DECC, Bayfront tickets

It seems that every week I get a sad email to hello@decc.org. It’s someone bemoaning an expensive error when purchasing show tickets, be that something at the DECC’s Symphony Hall or a blow-out concert at AMSOIL arena or Bayfront Festival Park. What mistake are they making?

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