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5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26
Chloe Johnson. Howie / HowieHanson.com

5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26

"She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already. She needs to keep working on her game because things will continue to be harder at every new level." Duluth Marshall coach Chibuzo Osuchukwu on Chloe Johnson, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2028

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Sports Notebook, Monday
The C.J. Ham family. Vikings.com

Sports Notebook, Monday

Vikings Notebook C.J. Ham is on the menu for the holidays. The Vikings are slated to host a Christmas Day game for just the third time in franchise history. Minnesota's matchup against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. (CT) kickoff on Netflix.

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Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten
Duluth FC defeated the Iowa Demon Hawks 3-1 on Friday night in Duluth. Joao Boente / Duluth FC

Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten

By John Shuster In their first-ever trip to Duluth, the Iowa Demon Hawks were handed a tough 3-1 loss by a determined Duluth FC squad in a high-stakes National Premier Soccer League North Conference match Saturday night at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. It was a rematch

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Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook
Duluth FC plays its home games at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. Tickets are still available for Saturday's match between the North Conference co-leaders.

Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook

As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.

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Vikings sign GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to contract extension

Vikings sign GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to contract extension

"Kwesi's commitment to building a championship-caliber team and his ability to collaborate effectively and make bold, calculated decisions has positioned the Vikings for long-term success." -- Zygi Wilf, Vikings owner/chairman

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QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.
BlueGreens head coach Thomas Pazo during the first half of Tuesday's 1-0 win against Minneapolis Blizzard at Walt Hunting Stadium. Howie / HowieHanson.com

QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.

"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo

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Wednesday Sports Notebook
Duluth FC pulled off a major NPSL victory late in injury time on Tuesday against Minnesota Blizzard. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Defender Teddy Miranda of Ecuador scored an injury-time goal late in the second half to lift Duluth FC past Minnesota Blizzard 1-0 in a National Premier Soccer League match on Tuesday night at Walt Hunting Stadium in West Duluth. The BlueGreens (2-0) will host the Iowa Demon Hawks in NPSL

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Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award
Legendary Duluth News Tribune photographer Clint Austin. Submitted / Grandma's Marathon

Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award

“I’m humbled by such a great honor. I’m always in awe when I hear stories of Marsh, and it’s amazing that he’s still such a pillar of the sports community in Duluth.” -- Clint Austin

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Johnson advances in U16 national team trials
Chloe Johnson, left. Submitted / 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team Trials

Johnson advances in U16 national team trials

Chloe Johnson of Hermantown has been named a finalist for the 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team following three days of trials in Colorado Springs. GOOD READ: Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks on Chloe Johnson's game The 22 finalists, selected from 52 trials invitees, will vie for

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Nurses plan to picket Duluth hospitals to demand action on staffing crisis

Nurses plan to picket Duluth hospitals to demand action on staffing crisis

“Patients are facing longer waits, and overworked staff are facing dangerous conditions. Nurses are taking action because our healthcare system cannot afford more delays or excuses. It’s time to put patients before profits.” -- Chris Rubesch, RN, President of the Minnesota Nurses Association

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