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Stella Maris’ Fall Flannel Fest to return with Father Ben 5K

Stella Maris’ Fall Flannel Fest to return with Father Ben 5K

Stella Maris Academy will hold its third annual Fall Flannel Fest on Oct. 10, pairing road races and family activities with a fundraiser for the school’s athletic and extracurricular programs. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the academy’s high school campus, 4321 Allendale Ave.

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Broncos roll past Vikings 34-6 in preseason finale
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Broncos roll past Vikings 34-6 in preseason finale

DENVER — Sam Ehlinger threw three touchdown passes, and the Denver Broncos defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-6 on Friday night in the preseason finale. Both teams rested their starters, giving Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz two series before Max Brosmer took over. Wentz completed 3 of 4 passes for 15 yards.

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Zeitgeist to hold annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser Oct. 10

Zeitgeist to hold annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser Oct. 10

Zeitgeist will hold its annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser Oct. 10 at the Zeitgeist Arts Building, 222 E. Superior St. Proceeds will support Zeitgeist’s arts and cultural programming across northeastern Minnesota, including theater, film, music, visual arts and community programs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Guests are

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Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark

Francisco's greatest investment may have been in the future of his own community. The finest evidence of that investment is not found in an old hockey record book, a client portfolio or a Hall of Fame plaque. It can be heard inside the Heritage Sports Center on a winter afternoon.

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St. Scholastica to welcome students for 2026-27 academic year

The College of St. Scholastica will welcome students to its Duluth main campus during Welcome Weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 4, with Move-in Day. Student leaders and campus support services will host informational sessions and social activities throughout the weekend for the incoming Class of 2030. The events are designed

Northern Lights Foundation plans annual Children’s Charity Gala at DECC

The Northern Lights Foundation will hold its annual Children’s Charity Gala on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year will support area children and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. The event will be held in the DECC’s

Two motorcyclists injured in separate St. Louis County crashes

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two motorcyclists suffered non-life-threatening injuries in separate crashes Monday evening in Lakewood and Grand Lake townships. Emergency responders were called shortly after 6 p.m. to a three-vehicle crash at Lester River Road and Acquire Lane in Lakewood Township. Investigators determined that the driver

Prep Sports Notebook: Giesen leads Hermantown past Duluth Marshall 5-1

Bryden Giesen scored twice and added an assist as Hermantown routed Duluth Marshall 5-1 in girls soccer on Monday afternoon. Hermantown scored two goals in the opening 16 minutes and carried a 4-0 lead into halftime. Giesen opened the scoring in the third minute, converting a pass from

Grandma’s Marathon offers $25 fill-a-bag deal at Wednesday warehouse sale

Grandma’s Marathon will open its warehouse Wednesday for an apparel sale featuring a $25 deal that allows shoppers to fill an entire gear bag with eligible race merchandise. The sale will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the Grandma’s Marathon warehouse inside the Wild State Cider

Vikings sign 15 to practice squad, bring back veteran safety Thomas

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings kept much of their preseason depth intact Monday, signing 15 players to their practice squad, including veteran safety Tavierre Thomas and 2026 draft pick Gavin Gerhardt. Fourteen of the 15 players spent at least part of the preseason with Minnesota. Offensive tackle Jack Nelson, a