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Duluth Huskies split series with Fond du Lac, win game two 3-2
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth Huskies reclaimed a winning record in the second half of the Northwoods League season on Friday night, taking game two and splitting the series with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders after a 3-2 come-from-behind victory. The Huskies found themselves down by...
Meet Julianne Hough At MOA This August
Looking for something fun and exciting to do? A Hollywood star is coming to Mall Of America later this year for a special book signing. Julianne Hough will be signing copies of her new book Everything We Never Knew at the mega mall on Sunday, August 11th. The signing will...
NPSL Midwest Region Final Preview: With a hunger for more, Steel City FC hosts Duluth FC with spot in National Semifinals on the line
(9-3-0 – Great Lakes Conference Champs) (10-4-1 – North Conference Champs) UPMC Graham Field | 7 p.m. Last year, Steel City FC had a breakthrough campaign, winning the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)’s Great Lakes Conference for the first time in club history, then advancing to the Midwest Region playoffs, where they had to go on the road, traveling all the way to Iowa, competing on back-to-back nights, pulling out a regional semifinal win vs Med City FC in a match that went to penalties, then fell to eventual champions, Tulsa Athletic FC, 2-1, in extra time.
Wildlife Photography Displays and Highlights Conservation
DULUTH, Minn. — There are lots of ways to get a message across. For some, all it takes is a photograph to add a new perspective to a topic. That’s the mission for this researcher. Dr. Cameron Whitley teams up with conservation photographers and uses animal imagery to promote climate and conservation issues. Some of these portraits were displayed today at the Lake Superior Zoo. Pictures like these tell a story, helping people better understand animals and their lives. Through research, Whitley discovered a pattern with the pictures.
Lake Superior Water Temperature July Update
From the National Weather Service - Duluth - July 20, 2024. Surface water has been warming quickly on Lake Superior the last couple of weeks, now in the 60s to low 70s across much of Western Lake Superior, except portions of the North Shore which are in the mid to upper 50s. Cold water in the 40s lurks below the warm surface water, and could mix in with a strong upwelling event should it occur.
Pride of place: Rachel Milani serves her hometown and the library at Minnesota North College Hibbing
Body In the heart of Minnesota's Iron Range, the library at Minnesota North College's Hibbing campus serves as a vital resource hub for students and faculty. Led by Hibbing native Rachel Milani, the library plays a pivotal role in the academic lives of the students that will become the region's future leaders.
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Giorgi takes over Hibbing's boys basketball program
HIBBING—Kyle Giorgi had been coaching basketball at Nashwauk-Keewatin for 11 years, 10 as head coach at the Class A school. Now, Giorgi is taking two steps up, moving up to Class 3A, as he has been hired as the new Hibbing High School boys basketball coach. Giorgi is looking forward to the next step in his coaching career. ...
St. Scholastica men’s basketball coach David Staniger resigns after 24 seasons
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After 24 seasons as head coach of the College of St. Scholastica men’s basketball team, David Staniger’s time with the Saints has come to an end. After joining St. Scholastica as head coach in the 2000-2001 season, Staniger went on to record...
Gustavson Joins UMD Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team adds a former rival to the bench, welcoming Ashley Gustavson to the coaching staff as an intern assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Gustavson spent the last year at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she spent her graduate year of eligibility playing for the Dragons. Despite playing the entire season with a stress fracture in her foot, Gustavson played in all 29 games for the Dragons averaging 4.5 points per game with a 36.3 field goal percentage. Gustavson was valuable in MSUM's late season run, scoring double figures in four of MSUM's...
Duluth Man Sells Architectural Salvage He Gathers From Churches and Schools
DULUTH, Minn. — One local man has made quite the collection of unique pieces over the years and this weekend he’s hosting a sale. For over 30 years Bob Swanson has been collecting architectural stone. He will go into churches or schools to disassemble the buildings. All to...
Hermantown SummerFest Highlights Local Businesses
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown SummerFest is this week and is filled with lots of ways to have fun in the community. The weeklong celebration is all about supporting local businesses. Events include free bowling at Skyline Social and Games and a tent party at the Beacon Sports Bar. Do North Pizzeria and Pub has been hosting an event for about 12 years. They call it Pistons n’ Pizza.
UMD Volleyball Adds Pedersen to 2024-25 Coaching Staff
The University of Minnesota Duluth volleyball team is set to bolster their leadership for the 2024-25 season, welcoming Natalie Pedersen to the bench as an intern assistant coach. The New York Mills, Minn. native completed her playing career with the Central Lakes College in Brainerd, playing one season for the...
Post 60 turns the tables on Post 222
HIBBING—On Tuesday, the Hibbing American Legion baseball team beat Grand Rapids 3-1 in one of the better games Post 222 has played this season. Two days later, things changed 180-degrees. Post 60 put up crooked numbers in the first three innings en route to a 10-6 victory over Hibbing Thursday at Al Nyberg Field in American Legion baseball action. ...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
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