I grew up in a sports world where girls were invisible. Now the biggest stars in town — the most electrifying, can’t-miss, soon-to-be household names — are two sophomore girls who are rewriting what a Northland athlete can be.
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — The Arena Football One League is expanding to Southern California, with the Oceanside Bombers beginning play in spring 2026. League officials and community leaders announced the new expansion team Wednesday at a press conference at Frontwave Arena, marking a milestone moment for the coastal city. “This is a
By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board will hold an evening public meeting to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and property tax levy for 2026. The meeting is Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth. It will include a
The College of St. Scholastica will host New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon on Thursday, as part of the Alworth Center for the Study of Peace and Justice lecture series. McMahon, author of “The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the
Write this one in stone: Victor Plante, the youngest of the Plante brothers and a forward tearing it up with the U.S. Under-18 Development Team, is the one with true star power. He joins the Bulldogs next season — and by every indication, he’s the most gifted Plante yet.
There was a long stretch where I took the easy way out — publishing press releases instead of stories. Once, I even ran a release to serve the organization that turned out to be plagiarized. That mistake haunted me. But it also humbled me. It taught me that cutting corners comes with a cost.
Michigan continued reshaping its roster Tuesday with four player signings, according to the AF1 transaction wire. The additions include defensive back Keyshawn Cunningham (5-10, 180) from Heidelberg University and linebacker Brian Horn (6-0, 235) from The Citadel. Michigan also signed wide receivers Drevon Macon (5-6, 160) from Kansas Wesleyan and
Swim Creative delivered a fully custom site featuring rich visuals, storytelling rooted in Minnesota’s folklore, and an interface designed for both exploration and ease of use. The project also emphasized mobile-first design, search optimization, and user accessibility.
You can’t sell people on “vibrancy” if they don’t feel safe walking to their cars. You can’t advertise “connection” when the skywalks are dark and half-locked. You can’t preach “momentum” when storefronts still sit empty after a decade of ribbon cuttings.
The initiative represents a full-circle investment in justice — turning criminal proceeds into treatment for our veterans to help them rebuild their lives. These veterans have faced accountability through prosecution and the justice system. Now, we have the opportunity to support their recovery.
Every move is sold as “strategic.” Every mistake is “part of the process.” Every loss is “valuable learning.” It’s a corporate PowerPoint in shoulder pads. This isn’t football anymore. It’s asset management in cleats.
There’s something quietly magnetic about Jason Watt on a Bulldogs hockey broadcast. He’s not trying to sound like anyone else. He doesn’t force energy or jargon. He just explains the game — clearly, comfortably, and with the kind of authenticity that comes only from having lived it.
The likeliest play is a polite handshake extension — one year, maybe two, at something closer to $2 million per. A team-friendly, locker-room-cred deal.
Adam Gajan stopped all 18 shots he faced and Minnesota Duluth rolled to a 4-0 victory over St. Cloud State on Friday night. Adam Kleber broke a scoreless tie late in the first period with a goal at 14:02, assisted by Ty Hanson. The Bulldogs (1-0) extended their lead
Arena Football One teams were active Friday as several franchises made roster moves ahead of the 2026 season. Beaumont led the day with three signings, bolstering both sides of the ball. The Renegades added defensive lineman Sidney Jones of Southern Connecticut State, wide receiver Jaydan Barral from Tyler Junior College,
Tourism professionals and community leaders will gather at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, for the fall Tourism Industry Update, a luncheon event designed to share insights and strengthen collaboration across the city’s visitor economy. The event will begin with networking at 11:30 a.m.
