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Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case
Former President Donald Trump boards his plane at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, following an arraignment in Washington, D.C. federal court on August 3, 2023. Trump pleaded not guilty to four felony criminal charges during his arraignment this afternoon after being indicted for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.

Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case

A federal grand jury handed up an indictment against the former president in early August on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of, and attempt to obstruct, an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.

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Vikings begin roster reductions ahead of final roster cut deadline
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Vikings begin roster reductions ahead of final roster cut deadline

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have begun their roster reductions ahead of the 2023 regular season. The team on Monday announced the following roster moves: Waived DL Calvin Avery CB Kalon Barnes CB C.J. Coldon, Jr. T Christian DiLauro CB Jameson Houston LB Wilson Huber WR Garett

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Winklesky's endorse Howie for 4th District City Council

"My husband Gary and I are so glad to be able to endorse our lifetime friend and neighbor Howie Hanson for Duluth City Council, who resided on Wellington St. nearby us in the friendly Duluth West End/nka Lincoln Park for many years. He has the experience and knowledge

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Hermantown heavy favorite against Proctor in prep football opener
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Hermantown heavy favorite against Proctor in prep football opener

Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer felt his team handled itself well in preseason scrimmages against Esko, Duluth East and Cloquet last Saturday in Esko. "There are plenty of things to work on moving forward, but I liked our physicalness overall," Zagelmeyer, the Hawks' legendary, veteran coach, said

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say
Registered nurse Orlyn Grace administers a COVID-19 booster vaccination to Jeanie Merriman at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on April 06, 2022 in San Rafael, California. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.

Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is gearing up for a fall vaccination campaign that not only includes updated COVID-19 boosters, but the annual flu shot and the newly approved RSV vaccine. “We’re going to be encouraging Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccine in addition to

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Howie lands powerful Brad Bennett endorsement

"It is with great pride and honor that I endorse Howie Hanson for 4th District Duluth City Council representing the West End of Duluth, along with the Piedmont Heights and Duluth Heights neighborhoods. I have known Howie for over 30 years and I know that he has lived in

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Opinion: This is Denfeld football's best team in over 40 years
Denfeld hosted three over-matched local teams in preseason scrimmages Saturday. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

Opinion: This is Denfeld football's best team in over 40 years

Wait until you see the amazingly talented Denfeld high school football team play this season, starting in next Friday's season and home opener against Mora at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters have an ultra-explosive offense, led by several elite playmakers. The Hunters clobbered Barnum, Proctor and Rock

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Vikings sign cornerback Jameson Houston

He first entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Browns but was waived in August 2020. He then spent a stint with the Panthers and his former college coach Matt Rhule but was waived during final roster cuts.

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How Minnesota lawmakers helped stop a harmful hospital merger
Former Former Gov. Mark Dayton made a crucial appearance at a Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing in March about the proposed Fairview-Sanford merger. Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer.

How Minnesota lawmakers helped stop a harmful hospital merger

By Pat Garofalo, Minnesota Reformer Editor’s note: The author is not the same person as state Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington. Late last month, the Minnesota-based hospital system Fairview Health Systems announced that it was pulling the plug on a proposed merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health Services. This marked

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Vikings sign former Ram Jake Gervase

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced the signing of safety Jake Gervase. Gervase joins the Vikings after playing 19 regular-season games over the past four seasons with the Rams. He also played in all four playoff games on the way to Los Angeles winning Super Bowl LVI. In order

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Hunters lose boys soccer opener
The Hunters lost 9-0 to Mahtomedi on Thursday afternoon. Howie / Duluth Times

Hunters lose boys soccer opener

Denfeld lost to nonconference Mahtomedi 9-0 in its 2023 high school boys soccer home and season opener Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters (0-1) will next host Hill-Murray at noon Saturday.

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Denfeld girls lose 2023 soccer opener
The Hunters trailed Zimmerman 1-0 early in the first half of Thursday's match. Howie / DuluthTimes.com

Denfeld girls lose 2023 soccer opener

The powerful Denfeld girls soccer team fell 4-0 to nonconference Zimmerman in both team's season opener Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium in West Duluth. The Hunters (0-1) will host Osseo at 2 p.m. Saturday.

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Trump absent but still dominates as GOP presidential rivals clash at first debate
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 23: Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and North Dakota governor Doug Burgum participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by FOX News at the Fiserv Forum on August 23, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 8 presidential hopefuls squared off in the first Republican debate as former U.S. President Donald Trump, currently facing indictments in four locations, declined to participate in the event. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.

Trump absent but still dominates as GOP presidential rivals clash at first debate

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Eight Republican presidential candidates gathered onstage Wednesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a heated first primary debate heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump, though the party’s front runner refused to attend the two-hour event. Trump instead recorded a competing 46-minute interview with former

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New Sky Harbor Regional Airport terminal construction begins Wednesday

The Duluth Airport Authority will break ground on a new airport terminal and snow removal equipment facility at Sky Harbor Regional Airport on Wednesday. The new terminal will meet all floodplain requirements and be ADA compliant. New amenities will feature an upscale pilot lounge, a modern flight planning room with

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