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2023 Denfeld Football Schedule

2023 Denfeld Football Schedule

Friday, Sept. 1 – Mora, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 – at Pine City, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – North Branch, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. Friday,

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Vikings sign Chim Okorafor, waive Jacky Chen

Vikings sign Chim Okorafor, waive Jacky Chen

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday announced the signing of rookie tackle Chim Okorafor. In order to make room for Okorafor on the roster, Minnesota waived tackle Jacky Chen, who had joined the team in May as an undrafted rookie free agent. Okorafor was signed this spring

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Hermantown High fall sports, St. Louis County in the news

Hermantown High fall sports, St. Louis County in the news

Hermantown High fall sports teams will begin 2023 regular-season play later this week and next. The Hawks girls tennis team will open Friday at 11:30 a.m. at home against nonconference Simley. On Saturday, the powerful Hermantown girls soccer team will participate in a preseason jamboree in Duluth at

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Quote Me, Howie: Zam Plante

Quote Me, Howie: Zam Plante

A few takeaways from a recent interview with my hockey rock star buddy Zam Plante, an elite Bulldogs recruit who will return to play for the Fargo Force in the USHL again next season before joining UMD for the 2024-25 season: "I'm feeling really good about my

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Vikings sign receiver N'Keal Harry; place James Lynch on IR

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings added a receiver to the mix on Sunday. Minnesota signed N'Keal Harry after he tried out at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. The Vikings also placed defensive lineman James Lynch on Injured Reserve after he suffered a knee injury during practice

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Vikings training camp canceled today

Vikings training camp canceled today

Due to the impending weather forecast, fan activations for Vikings Training Camp on Sunday, August 6, have been canceled. The Vikings Museum and Vikings Locker Room Store will also be closed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Fans with tickets to training camp will receive a full

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Brian Flores on James Lynch injury: 'A tough loss'

Brian Flores on James Lynch injury: 'A tough loss'

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores opened his Saturday media session with bad news about Vikings defensive lineman James Lynch, who suffered a knee injury during Thursday's Night Practice. "Just wanted to get started by talking about the James Lynch situation. Obviously, a

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Bulldogs men's hoopers headed to Spain

Bulldogs men's hoopers headed to Spain

The Bulldogs men's basketball team will begin a 10-day, four-game Summer Tour to Madrid, Spain Monday morning. NCAA Division II Central Region champion University of Minnesota Duluth will play all Spanish club teams and will take in the sights of Madrid, Toledo, Valencia and Barcelona. "Our program

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Bellamy named Harvard women's hockey head coach

Bellamy named Harvard women's hockey head coach

Harvard Athletics announced today that Laura Bellamy will be the next Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Ice Hockey. "We are excited to welcome Coach Bellamy back to lead Harvard Women's Ice Hockey," said Erin McDermott, the John D. Nichols '53 Family

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Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman

My longtime buddy Fred Friedman on the Vikings' ongoing player contract negotiations: "(Danielle) Hunter long ago earned the raise and extension. Paying him $4.9 (million) was ridiculously low given the market and his skill level and age. The Vikings front office took advantage of him. Do they

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Quote Me, Howie: Dan Hartman

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman on the new The Arena League indoor football team scheduled to begin play next June at Duluth Arena: "We're extremely excited for the start of the indoor football games, which will have a strong regional economic impact during the summer. Selfishly, I&

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