Ace starter Jimmy Bartsch led Hermantown to an 18-3 victory over Duluth Denfeld in both team's 2024 prep baseball season openers Wednesday afternoon at historic Wade Stadium in West Duluth. He scattered three hits in two innings of work, and helped his cause with three hits and three RBIs. The Hawks are also led by junior catcher River Freeman, one of the state's top prospects.
Rather than simply documenting a pregame entrance, photog Oliver Tran captures the excitement, focus and anticipation that define one of the game's most emotional moments. The photograph invites viewers onto the field alongside the players as they prepare to compete in front of their home crowd.
Stella Maris Academy pitcher Caroline Anderson led her young and talented team against Carlton-Wrenshall today.
Abby Skelly of Grand Rapids is mobbed by teammates at home plate after clubbing a long home run over the left field fence against Duluth Denfeld on Wednesday afternoon in a Lake Superior Conference game at Dick Swanson Fields outside Wade Stadium.
Another photo (above) snapped by Howie has been selected as Photo of the Month by Editor & Publisher. More photos taken by Howie of West Duluth activities:
Vienna Kolenda scored three goals, including two during a decisive second-half stretch, as Hermantown shut out North Branch 6-0 in nonconference girls soccer. Kolenda opened the scoring in the ninth minute, converting a pass from Bryden Giesen. Kaitlyn Patterson extended the lead to 2-0 in the 28th
Thursday’s update revealed a broad community vision and made clear that its success will now depend on whether the participating organizations can establish the development corporation, finance housing and service expansions and turn conceptual public improvements into completed projects.
Is the $4.5 million retiree health care savings included in the projected deficit? How much is being redirected to the West Duluth maintenance facility? Is that commitment legally binding or discretionary? And why should that money not be considered before Duluth asks property owners to pay more?
Community Action Duluth's current work includes free tax preparation, food access, employment training, financial coaching and assistance with public benefit programs.
