The Bulldogs turned up the defensive heat on Minnesota Crookston in the nightcap of Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference men’s basketball back-to-back victories at historic Romano Gym on Saturday afternoon. UMD was allowing 76 points per game, but held the Golden Eagles to 29 percent shooting (16 of 54) with a cohesive, man-to-man team defensive gem....
April 21, 2026
Author: guyhowiehanson
Steve Korby: Jud Crist calls Cloquet Country Club greens ‘immaculate’
Cloquet Country Club staff and volunteers took the covers off the greens on March 28, about two to three weeks earlier than normal. “They were, knock on wood, immaculate … not a blemish on them,†said course Superintendent Jud Crist. “They came through the winter just great. The snow and ice and other weather cooperated...
The College of St. Scholastica becomes a JED Campus member
The College of St. Scholastica has entered a four-year partnership with JED Campus to enhance student health and wellness, and create positive, lasting change for the campus community. JED Campus is a signature program of The Jed Foundation, a national nonprofit that seeks to protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teenagers and young adults....
Warning of dangerous swimming conditions
By Kate Van Daele Due to a High Risk of Rip Currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning of dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. This warning means that wind and wave conditions can support strong rip currents. Rip currents will most likely...
Denfeld names new boys basketball coach
Phil Homere (pronounced Homer) has been hired as the new boys basketball coach at Denfeld High School. He replaces Mike Devney, who retired after the 2021 season. Homere played college basketball at Rainy River CC, Midwestern State (Wichita Falls, TX) and UMD. After completing his playing career, he has been an assistant coach at Fond...
Duluth high school girls lacrosse
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Lincoln, Ordean middle school track meet
Lincoln Park Middle School 8th-grader Taye Manns (right) showcased his raw power and sprinting ability en route to winning a 100-meter heat, finishing in 12.8 seconds, during a Lincoln Park-Ordean East junior high boys and girls track & field meet after school Wednesday at sun-splashed Public Schools Stadium. Howie Hanson / Duluth Times
Roberts to retire
Bill Roberts, a longtime leader in Duluth hospitality and management, will retire April 30 after a 45-year career. Roberts was General Manager of the Chinese Lantern restaurant from 1976-1994 and General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Northland Country Club from 1994-2002. For the past 18 years, Roberts has been Facilities Manager for A&L Properties,...