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Fred Friedman, previewing the 2024-25 Gophers men's basketball team – "Not enough talent or height or NIL money to compete in the very tough Big 42, or whatever the professional Big 10 calls itself. Dawson Garcia cannot stay healthy. He must use Twins trainers and physicians. Hope Isaac Asuma gets to play. Recruiting Minnesota’s best and keeping them is the key. Credit to Parker Fox for sticking around."

. Hermantown senior lineman Mason Humphreys on the Hawks and their Class 4A state quarterfinal against Orono on Thursday night in Alexandria – "This year the football team has been amazing. The fellas bring a good attitude daily to practice and games, and most importantly they are willing to work hard to achieve our team's goals. I love this group of guys because they are something special. Many players came into this season ready to work and make a difference on the field. We have amazing physical linebackers who do their jobs very well along with sophomore Martin Sleen who came into this season ready to dominate and he did so. Our linemen knew we had to be the best versions of ourselves this year. We have a successful run and passing game, and I think we’re doing that pretty well in these areas. At the start of the season, we had a lot of players intending to be in the position we are in today, but we never looked too far ahead and took things week by week to be successful. Now that we are here our focus is through the roof. Playmakers know what needs to be done now we just have to go in and execute it."

. Grandma's Marathon Marketing & Public Relations Director Zach Schneider on the event reaching its registration capacity today, the earliest sellout in the organization’s 49-year history – “It’s a humbling thing, and it speaks volumes about the work, care, and passion our entire community puts into our race weekend. Registration, in large part, is based on past performance. This community has built something people want to be part of and expect to be a positive experience, and we should all carry some pride in that. Now, the focus shifts in earnest and the hard work starts as we certainly want to deliver on, and hopefully exceed, those expectations come June.”

Duluth Police Report

By Mattie Hjelseth

On Monday, November 4, Duluth Police responded to the 200 block of West Kent Road for a report of a burglary. On Tuesday, November 5, Duluth Police responded to a report of another burglary that occurred in the area of 1500 Vermilion Road. Both these incidents occurred in the evening hours between 6 – 8 p.m.  

Initial investigation shows that an individual, described as being a white male, entered both residences and made threats to the occupant’s inside. A resident in the West Kent Road incident was transported by Mayo Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The two residents in the Vermilion Road incident were also transported by Mayo Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The Duluth Police Department believes these incidents may be related to each other and are encouraging the community to remain cautious and vigilant. It is believed these incidents are random involving the same suspected male. We want to remind the community that if you see something - say something. Call 911 if you see any suspicious activity.  

If anyone has any information on these incidents, or have any surveillance video, you are encouraged to call DPD’s Violent Crimes Unit at (218)-730-5050. You can also submit an anonymous tip by texting keyword ‘DPDTIP’ and your tip to 847411.  

We are working around the clock to hold this individual accountable for his actions. The Duluth Police Department’s number one priority has been, and will always be, the safety and security of our community. 

These incidents remain an active and ongoing investigation, and we will update the community once there is more information to provide.

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Today's Events

Prep Volleyball

Delano (30-0) vs. Hermantown (24-5), Class 3A state quarterfinal at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

College Men's Basketball

Oral Roberts at Minnesota, 7 p.m.