Obit: Michaeleen Lucy Kraemer
A generous and giving person, Mickie had a strong Catholic faith and, together with Danny, served for many years as ushers at their church.
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Obit: Virginia Kay Carlson
It was as a mother that she truly thrived, dedicating her life to raising her four children. The one thing that made Virginia prouder than anything else in this life was her grandchildren.
AF1 Today
Arena Football One teams completed three signings and one release Monday as roster activity resumed across the league. Oregon signed defensive back Kevin Walker Jr., a 5-foot-11, 205-pound product of Central Missouri. Nashville added Justin Alexandre, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound linebacker/defensive lineman from Incarnate Word. Beaumont signed defensive back Kameron
Hanson, Bulldogs blitz Omaha in series opener
UMD’s offense continues to run through sophomore forward Max Plante, who still leads the NCHC with 23 points through 13 games. Plante remains second in the league with 10 goals and ranks fourth in shots with 45, giving the Bulldogs one of college hockey’s most efficient high-volume scorers.
Monsters hire DC
After retiring as a player, Jackson moved into coaching and quickly rose through the indoor ranks. He spent multiple seasons with the Salina Liberty, eventually taking over as defensive coordinator.
Minnesota Monsters active in transactions wire
A busy day on the Arena Football One wire featured a notable trade and several roster additions across the league. Minnesota dealt wide receiver LeDarian McAllister to Oregon in exchange for future considerations. McAllister, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound target from Kentucky State, adds size and experience to Oregon’s receiving unit.
Howie: Bulldogs might torch the NSIC — if they can guard a lamp post
This team could shock some folks. They could win the division. They could also give up 48 points in the paint to some 6-foot-5 bruiser who’s built like a woodpile. But the entertainment value? Through the roof.
Howie: Rubber Chicken Theater promises more laughs than City Hall delivered all year
Brian Matuszak directs the chaos, Linda Bray plays piano like she’s trying to drown out your uncle at Christmas, and Mike Scholtz handles video production like it's the Duluth version of SNL.
AF1 Today: Minnesota makes cuts, Michigan and Beaumont add depth
A wave of roster activity hit Arena Football One on Thursday as teams across the league finalized midweek adjustments. Minnesota released three players while adding three others, Albany issued a league suspension, and Michigan and Beaumont each bolstered their offensive units with new signings. Minnesota moved on from defensive back
Howie: Johnson, Manion generational prep sports talents
I grew up in a sports world where girls were invisible. Now the biggest stars in town — the most electrifying, can’t-miss, soon-to-be household names — are two sophomore girls who are rewriting what a Northland athlete can be.
AF1 adds Oceanside Bombers
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — The Arena Football One League is expanding to Southern California, with the Oceanside Bombers beginning play in spring 2026. League officials and community leaders announced the new expansion team Wednesday at a press conference at Frontwave Arena, marking a milestone moment for the coastal city. “This is a
County Board to host public meeting to get input on 2026 budget
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board will hold an evening public meeting to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and property tax levy for 2026. The meeting is Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth. It will include a
McMahon to speak at St. Scholastica’s Alworth Peace and Justice Lecture
The College of St. Scholastica will host New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon on Thursday, as part of the Alworth Center for the Study of Peace and Justice lecture series. McMahon, author of “The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the
Howie: Buy stock in the Plante brothers
Write this one in stone: Victor Plante, the youngest of the Plante brothers and a forward tearing it up with the U.S. Under-18 Development Team, is the one with true star power. He joins the Bulldogs next season — and by every indication, he’s the most gifted Plante yet.
Howie: My Words. My Voice.
There was a long stretch where I took the easy way out — publishing press releases instead of stories. Once, I even ran a release to serve the organization that turned out to be plagiarized. That mistake haunted me. But it also humbled me. It taught me that cutting corners comes with a cost.