“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
"I think we have some real playmakers this year who are excited for the challenge ahead. We graduated only eight seniors, although several were major contributors. For the first time in a long time, I like our depth." -- Hermantown Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer
"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
Over 420 Going Bananas Run participants donned banana suits and raced through the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District on Saturday morning. A surprise guest known as “The Gorilla” joined the race two minutes after the start, aiming to catch up with the runners. Those who outpaced the gorilla
A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert Facebook post today: "This entire week we are focusing on city streets and infrastructure projects. One critical and high-priority infrastructure is the replacement of lead pipe service lines. Work this summer is taking place at various sites in our Fairmount, Lincoln Park, Chester Park,
“The finalized bills will be conveyed to the House and Senate on Monday, June 9, 2025, and must be voted upon or passed by both bodies before 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025,” the agreement states.
■ Best Lake Superior Experience – Vista Fleet ■ Best Deck Overlooking Lake Superior – Club One Under (Fitger's) ■ Best Lodging – Holiday Inn Downtown Duluth ■ Best Restaurant – Lyric Kitchen · Bar ■ Best Free Attractions – Enger Tower, Duluth Lakewalk ■ Best Public Golf Course – Nemadji (Superior) ■ Best Sports Attraction – Duluth FC men's soccer
“We’re proud to be a downtown gathering spot that champions local makers. Local Hour gives us a chance to highlight Minnesota’s incredible breweries and distilleries, while partnerships with Old World Meats and Burgess Family Sugarhouse help us celebrate local flavor throughout our entire menu.”
The Duluth Police Department is attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken, who was last seen on Monday, May 5 in Downtown Duluth. He is described as a Native American male, 6 foot, 160 pounds, with a faded eagle tattoo on the back of his left hand. If anyone has any
Primary needed in City Council 2nd District and School Board At-large races
■ 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.
■ 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, noon
“Unsafe staffing levels are hurting our patients. Nurses know it. Patients know it. And hospital executives know it. But those same executives continue to prioritize profits over safe patient care.” -- Megan Finnegan, RN at Aspirus-St. Luke’s in Duluth
The raid was Minnesota’s first under President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Task Force, which he established via executive order on the first day of his second term, according to a statement from ICE, which called it a “groundbreaking criminal operation.”
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.
Kern is the first Duluthian to win Best Actress and will be Minnesota’s Jimmy Awards® Best Actress nominee at the Jimmy Awards.
