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Howie: Saturday Sports Notebook

Bulldogs softball coach Jen Walter has accepted an assistant coaching position with the University of St. Thomas. . UMD’s football team is ranked No. 1 in the NSIC North Preseason Coaches’ Poll, and Bulldogs senior quarterback John Larson has been named North Division’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. . Julianne Vasichek has been named...

Prep fall sports teams begin preseason workouts today

Minnesota high school football, boys and girls soccer, volleyball, girls tennis, boys and girls cross country and girls swimming teams all opened preseason training camp today. “Our staff couldn’t be more excited for this season and getting back on the field,” Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald said on Sunday evening. “It seems like a...

Tour-boat company has defibrillator onboard

By Sylvia Wier Voyageurs Outfitters said it has equipped its flagship boat, the Yellow Jacket, with an AED-brand defibrillator which can be hailed by marine radio or cell phone. The company received a $5,000 grant from the Koochiching Community Development Association, and along with matching funds, bought the defibrillator and upgraded some safety gear. Eric...

Standing-room-only crowd attends ISD 361 School Board meeting

By Laurel Beager Shouting and other disruptions at the International Falls School Board meeting Monday led to three recesses in the first half hour, and removal of the agenda item on which many had come to speak. At issue is a mask mandate for all students and staff in all buildings effective with the start...

Marie Allyse Madeleine (Ally) Trautlein

Marie Allyse Madeleine (Ally) Trautlein, 31, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2021. Ally was born Feb. 22, 1990, to Laurie Whitfield-Trautlein and Louis Trautlein. Ally is survived by her parents, Laurie Whitfield-Trautlein, Steven Nelson and Louis Trautlein; and brothers, Ryan Trautlein and Austin Maceachern. She is proceeded in death by her stepmother, Gerri Brunet. A...