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Mannheim Steamroller returns to Duluth for 2025 Holiday performance

Mannheim Steamroller returns to Duluth for 2025 Holiday performance

Known for its signature blend of classical, electronic and modern holiday arrangements, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas promises an evening of festive nostalgia and high-end production.

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

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.

Enger Park’s junior golf revival is pure Duluth

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

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

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.

The Great Lakes Aquarium swims to the top — finally

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.

Bulldogs built for a bounce-back season, but Gajan and the Plantes must lead the way

Bulldogs built for a bounce-back season, but Gajan and the Plantes must lead the way

After three uncharacteristically sub-par seasons, Minnesota Duluth loads up with elite goaltending, blueline talent and NHL-aspiring lineup for a return to NCHC contention.

Bulldogs Men's Hockey: Grayden Siepmann en route to Duluth — and on his way to the NHL

Bulldogs Men's Hockey: Grayden Siepmann en route to Duluth — and on his way to the NHL

This is one of the biggest blue-line additions for the Bulldogs in recent memory. Not just because of what Siepmann is today — but because of what he could become by next spring.