Duluth schools have not earned another tax referendum
Duluth taxpayers are not prepared to approve another vague promise that new money will stabilize a system the district admits will remain financially unstable.
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Hermantown hockey teams set for three-day summer scrimmage series
The Hermantown Hawks boys hockey team will return to the ice this weekend for three days of summer scrimmages against several of Minnesota’s established programs at Hermantown Arena. The Hawks’ varsity and junior varsity teams will each play one game Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the arena’s North
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Duluth should not raise the 2027 levy. The money is already there.
Before City Hall asks property owners for another increase, it must account for the recurring $4.5 million created by its retiree health care breakthrough.
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Brett Larson has earned college hockey's biggest job
Gophers got this one right: Brett Larson has earned college hockey’s biggest job
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UMD men’s hockey attendance slips despite turnaround; women remain fourth nationally
The attendance results leave UMD with two different challenges entering 2026-27. The men must convert renewed national relevance into stronger ticket demand, while the women must build upon a modest per-game increase and find ways to attract larger crowds.
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St. Louis County Public Health shares air quality reminders and resources
"It's important for people to recognize that we could be dealing with air quality impacts for a long time to come. These impacts could likely vary from day to day, and even hour by hour; and may also vary depending based on location across our large county." -- Amy Westbrook
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Vikings have playoff talent, but quarterback decision will define 2026 season
The Vikings are too talented at receiver, too well coached and too versatile defensively to dismiss. They are also too uncertain at quarterback, center, safety and defensive-line depth to declare a championship contender. The most reasonable prediction is 10-7.
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UMD adds U.S. Under-18 exhibition to 2026-27 schedule
The exhibition will be UMD’s first meeting with the Under-18 team since Jan. 5, 2019, when Team USA defeated the Bulldogs 4-2 at Amsoil. Cole Caufield scored twice for the visitors, who outshot UMD 39-28.
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AF1 reports 61% growth across social media platforms during regular season
The next challenge for AF1 will be converting its larger digital audience into sustained interest during the playoffs and offseason.
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