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Bulldogs at CC this weekend

No. 4 Minnesota Duluth heads west this weekend for an early-season National Collegiate Hockey Conference test at altitude, opening a two-game set Friday night against Colorado College at Ed Robson Arena. The Bulldogs (11-3) arrive with one of the nation’s most productive offenses and an unbeaten mark in Friday

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Obit: Bob Fechner

Obit: Bob Fechner

Robert “Bob” Fechner, age 74, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born on April 14, 1951, to his parents Joyce Fechner Carlson and Kenneth Fechner, Bob was a lifelong Duluth resident and proud Denfeld graduate. Known by many as “Uncle Bob,” he had a rare gift for making everyone feel

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Obit: Linda Jeannette
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Obit: Linda Jeannette

On November 19, 2025, Linda Dianne Jeannette (Hoch) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her closest family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe; her sister, Patty (and Tom Cartier); her three sons, Jeremy (and Karen), TJ (and Kelley), and Griffin (and Stacy); her six

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Prep Sports, Friday
Duluth Marshall pounded Denfeld 10-2 in a running-time victory Thursday night. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Prep Sports, Friday

Top-ranked Hibbing/Chisholm opens at Cretin-Derham Hall in boys hockey tonight.

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Obit: Robert Ronald Slater

Obit: Robert Ronald Slater

Completing a life both rugged and tender, Robert Ronald Slater, 85, passed away peacefully on his Mahtowa farm Monday, November 17, 2025. He was surrounded by family, friends and caring neighbors during his final days. Born to Roy and Pauline Slater on Nov. 21, 1939 in Hope, North Dakota, Robert

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Minnesota adds size at receiver; Michigan bolsters secondary

Minnesota signed wide receiver Jahmal Banks, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound target from Nebraska. Banks brings size and catch-radius to the Monsters’ evolving offensive system, adding another option for a team that has emphasized physical receivers throughout the offseason.

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Howie: Monsters sign WR Jahmal Banks

Howie: Monsters sign WR Jahmal Banks

Minnesota officials framed the signing as another example of the franchise’s aggressive push under new owner Jacob Lambert, who has vowed to go “all-in” as the former, rebranded Duluth Harbor Monsters — winners of two straight league titles — move up to the stronger AF1.

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Obit: Lana Anderson

Lana is survived by her daughter, Jodi (David) LaFontaine; grandsons, Adam (Chelsea) LaFontaine, James LaFontaine; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Landon, and Mallorie LaFontaine; and many nieces and nephews.

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Obit: Rolland Neal Mammenga

Rolland N. Mammenga, 91, of Hermantown, MN passed away on Monday November 17. 2025 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on the family farm in Waterbury Township, MN on February 19, 1934, to William and Ida Mammenga. Rolland graduated from Mahnomen High School Class of

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Hermantown football receives all-state academic awards

Hermantown earned Academic All-State recognitions in Class 4A football this week, collecting a Silver Award for team grade-point average while senior Bode Madill was named an individual Academic All-State selection. The Hawks posted a 3.18 team GPA, placing them in the Minnesota Football Coaches Association’s Silver tier for

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Howie: Monsters add elite DB, Delvon Randall

Howie: Monsters add elite DB, Delvon Randall

Randall played last year for the Orlando Predators in AF1 and emerged as one of the league’s premier defensive threats. He led AF1 in interceptions and became a centerpiece of the Predators’ secondary, routinely matching up with top receivers in tight coverage.

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High School Boys Hockey Preseason Rankings

Section 7AA/7A 1. Hibbing-Chisholm 2. Hermantown 3. Duluth Marshall 4. Grand Rapids 5. Rock Ridge 6. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 7. Duluth East 8. Forest Lake 9. Cambridge-Isanti 10. Greenway

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