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Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman on the Twins, Vikings

'The Vikings cannot advance in the playoffs with untested cornerbacks, no interior rush, a center and a guard that regularly get overrun and a quarterback who has no escapability skills.' -- Fred Friedman

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Aamodt resigns with Avalanche

Aamodt resigns with Avalanche

Signed by Colorado as a free agent on April 12, 2022, Aamodt has played in 55 career American Hockey League contests and 16 postseason outings.

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Grandma's Marathon announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023
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Grandma's Marathon announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The three-member class, being honored for making longstanding and meaningful contributions to the race and the community, will be officially enshrined during the Grandma’s Marathon Awards Luncheon at noon on Friday, June 16 at The Garden Event Center.

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Duluth Senior GO Show returns to DECC

Duluth Senior GO Show returns to DECC

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 17, as Duluth prepares to host the highly anticipated Duluth Senior GO Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. As the largest annual gathering of seniors in the region, this event brings together nearly 100 experts, offering a wealth of information, products, and services

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Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Nation, is the nation's highest ranking Native woman elected to executive office. Flanagan shown here speaking before a march for missing and murdered Indigenous women in Minneapolis in February 2020. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.

Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling

Smith told the room full of tribal leaders that she will “do everything in my power to protect and strengthen tribal sovereignty.”

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Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons
The DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature passed legislation this year that could result in scores of people being released from prison sooner; shorter terms of probation or community supervision; erasure of some aiding and abetting felony convictions and reduction in sentences of others; and easier expungement of certain non-violent crimes. Getty Images

Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons

Many provisions are aimed at preparing prisoners for their release, making it easier for prisoners and former prisoners to get jobs, housing and education — all key factors in reducing recidivism.

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UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students
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UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

By Jim Biros SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently been recognized as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24 by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and The Suder Foundation. To be

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Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

By Jake Sirkus The Duluth Huskies were on the verge of dropping to 0-4 against the Bismarck Larks this season until Michael Hallquist saved the day. Hallquist came up to bat as the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th inning and sent a huge home run to the

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Photo of the Day
Owen Ness. Heidi T-B photo. Published with permission.

Photo of the Day

Owen Ness was doing some yard work for Ms. Heidi when he met a new friend. The mama was just across the yard and wasn’t at all concerned as the little one approached Owen as he worked in the garden. Thanks to Heidi for capturing the moment.

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Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge
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Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge

The Duluth Fire Department earlier today responded to 7800 Congdon Boulevard for a trail rescue. A male in his seventies reportedly slipped from a trail edge and fell around 20 feet off a cliff along Lake Superior. Bystanders reported the fall to St. Louis County 911 Dispatch. 6 Engine, 4

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Howie Hanson: Hawks baseball coach Billy Tafs
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Howie Hanson: Hawks baseball coach Billy Tafs

'In general it was seniors doing what seniors need to do. Wylee Arro, Garron Opsahl and Carter Gunderson continue to stay hot at the plate but the story has been our defense. All positions have been solid, but our short stop had a gold glove-caliber game against Grand Rapids.'

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