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Minnesota Wilderness, J3 Insurance in the news
The Wilderness will be inviting Barnes and Beumer to the team’s main tryout camp on July 20-24 in Cloquet.
Wheeler Field is a popular outdoor recreation center in Duluth every summer
Wheeler, located near the iron ore docks in Duluth, was bustling with activity on Tuesday evening, hosting pickleball, bocce, and softball open and league games. Horseshoes, tennis, sand volleyball are also individual and team events at Wheeler during summer months. The City Duluth owns and manages Wheeler Field. Photos: Howie
Vikings agree to terms on Josh Oliver contract extension
By Lindsey Young Josh Oliver is stickin' around a while. The Vikings on Tuesday announced they have agreed to terms with Oliver on a three-year extension to keep the tight end in Purple through the 2028 season. During the 2024 season, Oliver posted single-season career highs in
Duluth FC to host Superior City FC in first-ever Twin Ports Cup soccer match
“The Twin Ports Cup isn’t just a game – it’s a new tradition. This is about celebrating the growth of soccer in our region and bringing our communities together through the game we love.” -- John Shuster, Duluth FC co-owner
8 local prep girls basketball players to watch next season
"Athletically, she's the best prospect in the area who has the most promising upside of any of the girls we've mentioned." -- Duluth Marshall standout Chloe Johnson on Hermantown sophomore power forward Jaylynn Sherill
2025 Hermantown Football Schedule
■ Friday, August 29 – host Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 5 – host Proctor, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 12 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 19 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 26 – host Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Oct. 3 – at Esko, 5 p.
2025 Bulldogs Football Schedule
■ Thursday, Aug. 28 – vs. Winona State, 7 p.m. TCO Stadium in Eagan ■ Saturday, Sept. 6 – at Concordia-St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 13 – host Minnesota State Mankato, 4 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 20 – at Sioux Falls, 1 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 27 – host Minnesota State Moorhead,
Evans brothers named Grandma's Marathon 2025 Ron Daws Ambassadors of the Year
All three brothers are now members of the Grandma’s Marathon 1,000-Miler Club, each having completed 39 or more races in Duluth, and it was while receiving that award that the magnitude of the race finally hit.
5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26
"She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already. She needs to keep working on her game because things will continue to be harder at every new level." Duluth Marshall coach Chibuzo Osuchukwu on Chloe Johnson, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2028
Sports Notebook, Monday
Vikings Notebook C.J. Ham is on the menu for the holidays. The Vikings are slated to host a Christmas Day game for just the third time in franchise history. Minnesota's matchup against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. (CT) kickoff on Netflix.
Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten
By John Shuster In their first-ever trip to Duluth, the Iowa Demon Hawks were handed a tough 3-1 loss by a determined Duluth FC squad in a high-stakes National Premier Soccer League North Conference match Saturday night at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. It
Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook
As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.
Vikings sign GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to contract extension
"Kwesi's commitment to building a championship-caliber team and his ability to collaborate effectively and make bold, calculated decisions has positioned the Vikings for long-term success." -- Zygi Wilf, Vikings owner/chairman
QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.
"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo
Wednesday Sports Notebook
Defender Teddy Miranda of Ecuador scored an injury-time goal late in the second half to lift Duluth FC past Minnesota Blizzard 1-0 in a National Premier Soccer League match on Tuesday night at Walt Hunting Stadium in West Duluth. The BlueGreens (2-0) will host the Iowa Demon