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Vikings agree to terms on Josh Oliver contract extension

Vikings agree to terms on Josh Oliver contract extension

By Lindsey Young Josh Oliver is stickin' around a while. The Vikings on Tuesday announced they have agreed to terms with Oliver on a three-year extension to keep the tight end in Purple through the 2028 season. During the 2024 season, Oliver posted single-season career highs in

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Duluth Police Press Release: Altercation at Park

Duluth Police Press Release: Altercation at Park

At approximately 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 9, Duluth Police responded to Klang Park for a report of a person with a weapon. Upon arrival, Officers located a juvenile male who stated he was on a swing set when juveniles approached him and threatened him with a knife. The

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Minnesota Legislature passes gloomy $66B budget
Lights stay on inside the Minnesota State Capitol Building as the sun sets during a special legislative session Monday, June 9, 2025. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Minnesota Legislature passes gloomy $66B budget

“The budget we are passing will fund the services Minnesotans rely on to live their daily lives, including care for people with disabilities and seniors, maintenance for roads and bridges, funding for courts and correctional facilities, and support for veterans” -- Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul

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8 local prep girls basketball players to watch next season
Cairin Berger, a former standout at Esko (left in photo) who transferred to Duluth Marshall, has been named to our exclusive list of eight local players to watch next season, along with Duluth Marshall phenom Chloe Johnson. Howie / HowieHanson.com (file photo)

8 local prep girls basketball players to watch next season

"Athletically, she's the best prospect in the area who has the most promising upside of any of the girls we've mentioned." -- Duluth Marshall standout Chloe Johnson on Hermantown sophomore power forward Jaylynn Sherill

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Going Bananas Run a smashing success, in it's first year

Going Bananas Run a smashing success, in it's first year

Over 420 Going Bananas Run participants donned banana suits and raced through the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District on Saturday morning. A surprise guest known as “The Gorilla” joined the race two minutes after the start, aiming to catch up with the runners. Those who outpaced the gorilla

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Republish It!
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Republish It!

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert Facebook post today: "This entire week we are focusing on city streets and infrastructure projects. One critical and high-priority infrastructure is the replacement of lead pipe service lines. Work this summer is taking place at various sites in our Fairmount, Lincoln Park, Chester

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Gov. Tim Walz calls special legislative session for Monday
The Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Gov. Tim Walz calls special legislative session for Monday

“The finalized bills will be conveyed to the House and Senate on Monday, June 9, 2025, and must be voted upon or passed by both bodies before 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025,” the agreement states.

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Visiting Duluth? Our local favorites, best-of-bests
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Visiting Duluth? Our local favorites, best-of-bests

■ Best Lake Superior Experience – Vista Fleet ■ Best Deck Overlooking Lake Superior – Club One Under (Fitger's) ■ Best Lodging – Holiday Inn Downtown Duluth ■ Best Restaurant – Lyric Kitchen · Bar ■ Best Free Attractions – Enger Tower, Duluth Lakewalk ■ Best Public Golf Course – Nemadji (Superior) ■ Best Sports Attraction – Duluth FC men's soccer

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Lyric Kitchen · Bar expands community focus with local hour launch
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Lyric Kitchen · Bar expands community focus with local hour launch

“We’re proud to be a downtown gathering spot that champions local makers. Local Hour gives us a chance to highlight Minnesota’s incredible breweries and distilleries, while partnerships with Old World Meats and Burgess Family Sugarhouse help us celebrate local flavor throughout our entire menu.”

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Missing person, last seen in Downtown Duluth

Missing person, last seen in Downtown Duluth

The Duluth Police Department is attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken, who was last seen on Monday, May 5 in Downtown Duluth. He is described as a Native American male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, with a faded eagle tattoo on the back of his left hand. If anyone

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2025 Hermantown Football Schedule
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2025 Hermantown Football Schedule

■ Friday, August 29 – host Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 5 – host Proctor, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 12 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 19 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 26 – host Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Oct. 3 – at Esko, 5 p.

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2025 Bulldogs Football Schedule
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2025 Bulldogs Football Schedule

■ Thursday, Aug. 28 – vs. Winona State, 7 p.m. TCO Stadium in Eagan ■ Saturday, Sept. 6 – at Concordia-St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 13 – host Minnesota State Mankato, 4 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 20 – at Sioux Falls, 1 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 27 – host Minnesota State Moorhead,

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Nurses picket Duluth, Twin Cities hospitals seeking new contracts that prioritize patient safety
Essentia Health held a grand opening for the replacement St. Mary’s Essentia Health in July 2023. Contributed / Essentia Health

Nurses picket Duluth, Twin Cities hospitals seeking new contracts that prioritize patient safety

“Unsafe staffing levels are hurting our patients. Nurses know it. Patients know it. And hospital executives know it. But those same executives continue to prioritize profits over safe patient care.” -- Megan Finnegan, RN at Aspirus-St. Luke’s in Duluth

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