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The Duluth Harbor Monsters, one of four teams in the inaugural Arena League, will play host to nonconference Up 1 Athletic Showcase on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Duluth Arena. Duluth is led by quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson.
Harbor Monsters open Saturday
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Travis Whitlock — The Harbor Monsters' center, enforcer and fan favorite
Whitlock might be the league’s last blue-collar folk hero — playing for free so his younger teammates can earn more. “I just want the other guys to get paid and have a shot at their dreams,” he said. “I play because I like it.”
K.J. Felder Jr. might just have one of the biggest hearts in Duluth
“Oh, my biggest strength is my speed. Knowing how to hit gaps, vision, and just being a playmaker. Being a dog. My size doesn’t stop me from doing anything.” -- K.J. Felder Jr.
Harbor Monsters to host Lunkers in playoff semifinal Saturday
Duluth clinched the No. 1 seed in The Arena League playoffs with a convincing 72-38 win over the Ozarks Lunkers on Saturday night at DECC Arena. The victory not only capped a strong regular season but also guaranteed home-field advantage through the playoffs, including a potential championship game.
Duluth’s Harbor Monsters show what happens when a city dares to dream
If the Harbor Monsters lift another trophy come this fall, it’ll belong to Duluth as much as the players in uniform — a testament to what’s possible when a city dares to dream together.
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Hermantown rolls past Denfeld in Northeast Red opener
“Overall it was a beautiful night for football … a big crowd, a new flag pole dedicated to a tremendous man and coach (former Hawks coach Gary Bowen) and a Hermantown win … really couldn’t ask for much more than that.” -- Hermantown Coach Mike Zagelmeyer.
Thielen’s back, Ham’s 'injured,' and the Vikings cash in on the hometown discount
Picture it: Ham in sweats, headset strapped on, coaching up young backs on the sideline like he’s been auditioning for the job all summer. He’s never been the rah-rah type in uniform, but suddenly he’s Mr. Clipboard? This isn’t rehab. This is a trial run for the next phase of his career.
Essentia Health clinic nurses ratify first contracts through 2027
Negotiations continue at Solvay Hospice House and Essentia Health Surgery Center-Miller Hill in Duluth. Two bargaining sessions were held this week, with additional meetings scheduled for Sept. 8 at Solvay and Sept. 10 at the Surgery Center.
Gophers open with home win over undermatched Buffalo
Minnesota’s defense dominated from the outset, holding Buffalo to just 151 total yards and limiting the Bulls to 1 of 11 on third down. The Gophers forced six three-and-outs and kept Buffalo’s rushing attack under 40 yards.