Duluth mayoral candidates Roger Reinert and Emily Larson participated in their first public debate today in historic Canal Park.
Photo of the Day: Reinert, Larson participate in first mayoral debate
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Stella Maris Academy pitcher Caroline Anderson led her young and talented team against Carlton-Wrenshall today.
Photos of the Day: Grand Rapids at Duluth Denfeld softball
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.
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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:
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A Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday afternoon at Harrison Community Center in Duluth's Friendly West End.
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