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Football
Duluth Denfeld hosts Pine City, 6 p.m. at Public Schools Stadium. Game Notes: The Hunters are 2-0, and Pine City 0-2. Denfeld wins: 70-42 at Mora and 49-28 at Grand Rapids. Pine City losses: 28-0 at home against Grand Rapids and 60-0 at Pequot Lakes. Prediction: Duluth Denfeld 56, Pine City 12
Boys Soccer
Proctor at Duluth Marshall, 4:30 p.m.
Duluth Denfeld at Superior, 7 p.m.
Duluth East at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, 7 p.m. Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium
Grand Rapids at Mesabi East, 7 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Hermantown host Duluth Denfeld, 4:15 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Duluth Denfeld at Hibbing-Chisholm, 4:30 p.m.
Cloquet-Carlton at Two Harbors, 6 p.m.
Hermantown at Esko, 7 p.m.
Duluth Marshall at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.
Volleyball
Hermantown at Hibbing, 7 p.m.
Fred Friedman: The worst injustice in Vikings history and it is not even close
The article by Craig Peters that Howie ran on September 5 about Vikings captains but really about Jim Marshall was right on. The failure of the 50 writers and media types and the NFL Hall of Fame Board of Directors to enshrine Marshall is unjustifiable and a failure of the Minnesota media to successfully lobby for Marshal's induction.
Here is my argument:
1. Third all-time in consecutive NFL starts. The only two ahead of him are punter Jeff Feagles and quarterback Brett Favre. Neither had to rush or block or tackle.
2. Marshall never missed a playoff game and played in 10.3. He was a long-time team captain who ran the Vikings' locker room for 19 seasons.
4. Modern statistics (devised by people that never played but have math and stats graduate degrees) say he should be in. (See Profootballreference.com and Next generation stats.)
5. Bud Grant spent years lobbying for his inclusion. I'll take Grant's analysis over statistical gurus every day.
6. The three former Vikings Hall of Famers who accomplished the most in their post-playing careers, Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, long-time Twin City educator Randal McDaniel and wealthy businessman Fran Tarkenton all say he should have been voted in long ago. In the late 1980s my friend the late Harvey Solon introduced me to the Strib's Sid Hartman. I told Hartman that he needed to spend less time fawning over Bobby Knight and George Steinbrenner and more time cashing in favors with his 'close personal friends' and getting Marshall inducted. It was rude of me, but I am proud I said it."
Lake Superior College recognized for voter participation
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognized Lake Superior College on Tuesday for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm election. LSC earned a Silver Seal, reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life.
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. LSC was recognized alongside more than 500 campuses using data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) out of Tufts University, which found that colleges and universities had the second-highest voter turnout among students in a midterm election since NSLVE began measuring this data.
LSC had 39% campus voting rate for the 2022 midterm elections according to the NSLVE report to earn the Silver Seal. That percentage was 8% higher than the average of all participating institutions in the challenge. Currently, the school is marketing internally on voter resources and civil discourse ahead of the upcoming general election. The college also established a web site lsc.edu/vote to further educate students on the process of getting registered and how to vote.
“I’m incredibly proud of our dedication to civic engagement,” said Lake Superior College President Patricia Rogers. “Encouraging our students to participate in the democratic process has always been a priority for me. A huge thank you to our Student Life team for their efforts in making this happen and making a difference in fostering a culture of civic responsibility on our campus. Thanks to the faculty, staff and students for making this recognition possible.”
Lake Superior College also earned a Silver Seal for the 2020 general election. Prior to that, LSC earned a Gold Seal for the 2018 midterm election and a bronze seal for the 2016 general election. The school also was recognized as a Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting in November of 2022.
More than 1,060 institutions enrolling more than 10 million students participate in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, which supports colleges and universities in achieving excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement. – LSC press release
Duluth Airport Authority receives federal grant for infrastructure improvements
The Duluth Airport Authority has received a grant of $10,403,898 from the Federal Aviation Administration. This funding will support essential upgrades and improvements at the Duluth International Airport.
The grant, reflecting the federal government's dedication to improving aviation safety and efficiency, is distributed as follows:
- Snow Removal Equipment and Runway Visual Aid Replacement: $925,718
- Taxiway A – Phase 5 Construction and Taxiway A – Phase 6 Design: $9,478,180
This federal grant covers 90% of the total project costs. The remaining funding includes a 5% investment from MnDOT and a 5% local contribution. The grant enables the DAA to enhance significant aspects of the airport's infrastructure.
