Baseball
Duluth Marshall at Aitkin
Cloquet at South Ridge
Esko at Mesabi East
Moose Lake-Willow River at Pine City
Proctor at Two Harbors
Mountain Iron-Buhl at Cherry
Carlton-Wrenshall at Deer River
Pequot Lakes at Greenway
Softball
Grand Rapids at Esko
Cloquet at Moose Lake-Willow River
Two Harbors at Duluth Marshall
Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin at Proctor
Mesabi East at Mountain Iron-Buhl
Hibbing at Cherry
North Woods at Chisholm
Chisago Lakes at North Branch
His stat line towered over the league: a .383 batting average, 17 home runs, 68 RBIs, 23 doubles, three triples, 48 runs scored, 28 walks, and 15 stolen bases over 52 games. His OPS landed at 1.252, powered by a .471 on-base percentage and a .781 slugging percentage.
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The question is no longer simply whether Roger Reinert deserves another term. The question is whether Duluth believes it is on the path it wants — and if not, who has the discipline, clarity and courage to alter it. November 2027 will deliver the verdict. The work of deciding it begins now.
Essentia’s downtown campus functions as a Level I trauma center — the highest designation available — meaning it must have surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons and critical care specialists available at all hours. Not on call from home. Available.
Union members have announced plans for an informational picket next week on Essentia’s downtown campus. Essentia said the picket is not a work stoppage.
If the current ownership group can deliver sustained contention, it will be welcomed. If not, it may be time to ask whether a broader form of ownership — one rooted in the community — could provide the stability and commitment required to build a true, lasting winner.
