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5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell. Vikings.com

5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions

"All I've told Christian is, 'Let's worry about that when it's time to worry about that, and all you can control is the here and now, and just continue to set weekly goals,' that he is crushing in a really positive way." -- Kevin O'Connell on Christian Darrisaw, who is rehabbing from a knee injury

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Wheeler Field is a popular outdoor recreation center in Duluth every summer

Wheeler Field is a popular outdoor recreation center in Duluth every summer

Wheeler, located near the iron ore docks in Duluth, was bustling with activity on Tuesday evening, hosting pickleball, bocce, and softball open and league games. Horseshoes, tennis, sand volleyball are also individual and team events at Wheeler during summer months. The City Duluth owns and manages Wheeler Field. Photos: Howie

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Vikings agree to terms on Josh Oliver contract extension

Vikings agree to terms on Josh Oliver contract extension

By Lindsey Young Josh Oliver is stickin' around a while. The Vikings on Tuesday announced they have agreed to terms with Oliver on a three-year extension to keep the tight end in Purple through the 2028 season. During the 2024 season, Oliver posted single-season career highs in receiving yards

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8 local prep girls basketball players to watch next season
Cairin Berger, a former standout at Esko (left in photo) who transferred to Duluth Marshall, has been named to our exclusive list of eight local players to watch next season, along with Duluth Marshall phenom Chloe Johnson. Howie / HowieHanson.com (file photo)

8 local prep girls basketball players to watch next season

"Athletically, she's the best prospect in the area who has the most promising upside of any of the girls we've mentioned." -- Duluth Marshall standout Chloe Johnson on Hermantown sophomore power forward Jaylynn Sherill

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2025 Hermantown Football Schedule
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2025 Hermantown Football Schedule

■ Friday, August 29 – host Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 5 – host Proctor, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 12 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 19 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Sept. 26 – host Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. ■ Friday, Oct. 3 – at Esko, 5 p.

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2025 Bulldogs Football Schedule
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2025 Bulldogs Football Schedule

■ Thursday, Aug. 28 – vs. Winona State, 7 p.m. TCO Stadium in Eagan ■ Saturday, Sept. 6 – at Concordia-St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 13 – host Minnesota State Mankato, 4 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 20 – at Sioux Falls, 1 p.m. ■ Saturday, Sept. 27 – host Minnesota State Moorhead, noon

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5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26
Chloe Johnson. Howie / HowieHanson.com

5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26

"She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already. She needs to keep working on her game because things will continue to be harder at every new level." Duluth Marshall coach Chibuzo Osuchukwu on Chloe Johnson, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2028

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Sports Notebook, Monday
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Sports Notebook, Monday

Vikings Notebook C.J. Ham is on the menu for the holidays. The Vikings are slated to host a Christmas Day game for just the third time in franchise history. Minnesota's matchup against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. (CT) kickoff on Netflix.

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Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten
Duluth FC defeated the Iowa Demon Hawks 3-1 on Friday night in Duluth. Joao Boente / Duluth FC

Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten

By John Shuster In their first-ever trip to Duluth, the Iowa Demon Hawks were handed a tough 3-1 loss by a determined Duluth FC squad in a high-stakes National Premier Soccer League North Conference match Saturday night at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. It was a rematch

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Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook
Duluth FC plays its home games at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. Tickets are still available for Saturday's match between the North Conference co-leaders.

Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook

As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.

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