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Bulldogs picked third in NCHC preseason media poll

Minnesota Duluth will enter the 2026-27 season carrying some of the highest expectations in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. The Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the NCHC

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Vikings announce additions and promotions to 2023 personnel and operations staff

Howie / Duluth Times

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The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced additions and promotions to their football operations and personnel staff in preparation for the 2023 NFL season.

"We are pleased to finalize our football operations and personnel departments and extend a warm welcome to our new staff members," Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. "The Vikings organization is comprised of talented individuals that possess unique skills and strengths and we are excited to continue fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that promotes working together to achieve shared success."

The following new hires have joined the Vikings:

Sam DeLuca – Senior Assistant Director of Pro Personnel

Salli Clavelle – Pro Scout

Steve Sabo – College Area Scout

Matt Kelly – College Area Scout

Jack Murphy – College Scout/BLESTO

Michelle Mankoff – Scouting Associate

Shantel Rodgers – Scouting Associate

N'Tare Williamson – Scouting Associate

Lexus Blunt – Assistant Athletic Trainer

Anthony Caron – Football Information Systems Developer

The following employees have been promoted this year:

Tyler Williams – Vice President of Player Health and Performance

Luke Burson – Director of Football Information Systems

Emily Badis – Manager of Football Administration

Alex Dale – Pro Scout

Additionally, the title of Mitch Johnson-Martin has been updated to Player Personnel Analyst—Pro Scouting.

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