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Dylan Samberg’s next contract will be a big one — and deservedly so
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Dylan Samberg’s next contract will be a big one — and deservedly so

Advanced metrics tell the story loud and clear. Samberg ranked among the Jets’ leaders in defensive-zone starts, shot suppression, and expected goals against per 60 minutes at even strength. In simpler terms: when Samberg was on the ice, the puck didn’t go in the Jets’ net.

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Enger Park’s junior golf revival is pure Duluth
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Enger Park’s junior golf revival is pure Duluth

"And now, through our partnership with First Tee of Minnesota, we can improve upon the Junior Golf legacy that was built by PGA Professional Paul Schintz here at Enger Park. We look forward to bringing kids into this game that will last a lifetime." -- Enger Park Golf General Manager Craig Smith

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Howie: McCarthy starts, wallet stays shut — welcome to the new Vikings
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Howie: McCarthy starts, wallet stays shut — welcome to the new Vikings

But let’s not pretend McCarthy walked into this job. The Vikings didn’t sign a bridge quarterback to block him — they didn’t even really try. They rolled the dice on him winning the job by default, not dominance. And in 2025, that might be enough.

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The Great Lakes Aquarium swims to the top — finally
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The Great Lakes Aquarium swims to the top — finally

DULUTH — It took a few decades, a couple of course corrections, and more than one fishy forecast, but the Great Lakes Aquarium has quietly — and impressively — become the most-visited attraction in Duluth. Not bad for a place that, back in the day, some folks figured would sink before it swam.

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One last pour, and then the orange cones go quiet
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One last pour, and then the orange cones go quiet

If everything holds, the I-35 and Highway 53 connection should be wide open by the first week of November. After that, maybe — just maybe — we can start seeing I-35 through Lincoln Park as more than a never-ending construction zone.

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Great Lakes Aquarium: A tankful of trouble, then triumph
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Great Lakes Aquarium: A tankful of trouble, then triumph

“Great Lakes Aquarium didn’t have an easy start. There were many loud critics. But today, thanks to strong leadership and a clear commitment to its mission, it has not only survived — it’s thriving.” -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

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An Open Letter to Elon Musk
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An Open Letter to Elon Musk

Duluth’s the perfect sandbox for your off-book genius experiments. Want to pilot direct wind-to-HPC microgrids? Try novel battery chemistries that need stable cool ambient temps? Prototype closed-loop lake-assisted liquid cooling that halves compressor hours?

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Fryberger attorneys earn Super Lawyers, Rising Star honors

DULUTH — Four attorneys at Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2025, the firm announced Monday. Stephanie A. Ball, Robert R. Kanuit and Paul B. Kilgore were named Minnesota Super Lawyers, a distinction given to only 5% of attorneys in the state each

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