Seven Teams to Engage in Non-Conference Action Over Thanksgiving Weekend; Lone WCHA Game has SCSU at UMD Nov 25, 2008
- Following back-to-back weekends that each featured a full slate of league play, there will be only one Western Collegiate Hockey Association game played over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend of Nov. 28-29, when Minnesota Duluth (5-4-4, 2-4-3 WCHA) plays host to No. 18-ranked St. Cloud State (8-5-0, 3-4-0 WCHA) this Saturday evening at 7:37 pm CT at the Duluth Entertainment ntion Center (5,294) ... Minnesota Duluth, meanwhile, managed to add three points to their resume, with the host... (Wcha.com)
Division II tourney schedule, results Nov 24, 2008
Nov. 22 No. 1 Grand Valley State 40, No. 4 Ashland 7 Grand Valley State advances to play Minnesota-Duluth on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. ... Nov. 22 No. 2 Minnestoa-Duluth 20, No. 3 Chadron State 10 Minnesota-Duluth advances to play at Grand Valley State on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. ... 17 Chadron State advances to play at No. 1 Minnesota-Duluth on Nov. 22. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Saturday's Women's College Basketball Scores Nov 23, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 23, 2008. Bucknell 47, Fordham 46. (International Herald Tribune)
Minnesota, St. Cloud State Extend Unbeaten Streaks Nov 23, 2008
Elsewhere on Friday night, host Alaska Anchorage (7-4-2, 4-3-2 WCHA) posted a 4-2 triumph over defending MacNaughton Cup champion and No. 3-ranked Colorado College (7-3-3, 5-3-1 WCHA), moving the Seawolves into a share of third place, visiting and No. 11-ranked Minnesota State, Mankato (6-3-2, 4-3-2 WCHA) skated past Michigan Tech (2-8-1, 1-7-1 WCHA), 3-2 in overtime, and host Minnesota Duluth (4-4-4, 1-4-3 WCHA) engaged in a 2-2 overtime tie against 20th-ranked North Dakota (4-6-1, 4-4-1 WCHA)... (Wcha.com)
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Employee Free Choice Act Nov 22, 2008
Sincerely, THE COALITION FOR A DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACE: 60 Plus Association Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (MA) Alabama Chapter of ABC Alabama Restaurant Association Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association Alaska Chapter of ABC Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Alliance for Worker Freedom Aluminum Association American Apparel & Footwear Association American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging American Bakers Association American Beverage... (PR Newswire)
NE MN authorities arrest 4 in burglaries Nov 22, 2008
Information from: NorthlandsNewsCenter Duluth. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
How to beat the Pens Nov 21, 2008
That confidence combined with the mood and play I saw yesterday in Duluth makes me feel great about our chances tonight. Go Thrash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
College volleyball: NCAA Division II Tournament scoreboard Nov 21, 2008
Minnesota Duluth def ... 5:30 p.m. - Minnesota Duluth (25-8) vs. Southwest Minnesota State (28-5). (Odessa American, TX)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Nov 20, 2008
With their getaway car stuck in the mud, two female burglars downed five bottles of stolen wine and managed to hide out on their victim's wooded 3-acre property while Duluth police responded to the scene. Get an up-close look of Minnesota's historic recount between Republican Sen. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Badgers Prefer Unbeaten Streak to Winless Start Nov 20, 2008
When the Badgers saw a 3-2 third-period lead dissolve into a 3-3 tie at Minnesota Duluth last Friday (Nov ... They haven t lost since then, and after beating North Dakota and sweeping Michigan Tech, the three points at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center mean the Badgers are unbeaten in their last five games, going 4-0-1 in those league contests ... All seven goals at Duluth were scored by forwards, with Blake Geoffrion scoring two in the third period after Patrick Johnson s... (Wcha.com)
UW's Knight, SCSU's Hirsch, UMD's Winberg Named WCHA Players of the Week Nov 20, 2008
They are University of Wisconsin forward Hilary Knight on offense, St. Cloud State University defenseman Danielle Hirsch on defense, and University of Minnesota Duluth forward Pernilla Winberg as rookie of the week ... Also nominated for the award this week were: Terra Rasmussen, F, Minnesota; Haley Irwin F, Minnesota Duluth; Christina Lee F, Minnesota State; Hayley Klassen, F, Ohio State; Holly Roberts, F, St. Cloud State; Megan McCarthy, F, St. Cloud State ... Also nominated for the award this... (Wcha.com)
Three WCHA Series on Schedule for Upcoming Weekend of Nov. 21-23, No. 1-Ranked UW to Take on No. 3 UNH in Florida Nov 19, 2008
Golden Gophers Host MSU, Bulldogs Host UND, Huskies Host BSU; Top-Ranked Badgers, No. 2 Minnesota, No. 7 Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud State All Post League Sweeps Nov. 14-16; Three WCHA Teams Ranked among Nation's Top 10 in Latest National Poll. Wisconsin Again No. 1, Minnesota No. 2, Minnesota Duluth No. 7 ... Second place Minnesota hopes to jump over Wisconsin and into first place when it hosts Minnesota State and St. Cloud State, fresh off two victories at Minnesota State, hosts Bemidji State... (Wcha.com)
UW's Geoffrion, UM's Kangas & SCSU's Weslosky, UND's Eidsness & MSU's Thompson Named Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week Nov 19, 2008
University of Wisconsin center Blake Geoffrion, who produced three scoring points while helping the visiting Badgers to a three-point road weekend against league rival Minnesota Duluth, is the Red Baron WCHA Offensive Player of the Week for November 18-24. A 6-2, 187-pound junior from Brentwood, Tenn. (Wcha.com)
Minnesota Fishing Report Nov 19, 2008
Web Search powered by yahoo. A few "die-hard" muskie anglers continue to work the Garrison end with some success, as a couple of 50-inch fish were caught last weekend. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Let Detroit suffer its fate Nov 18, 2008
Joe, who lives in Encino, CA buys a Ford pickup in Mexico, or Carol who lives in Duluth, MN buys a Mercedes in Canada). By Soothsayer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vikings frozen out of NCAA II National Tournament Nov 18, 2008
the top seed in the East Region, in five sets, at the Minnesota Duluth tournament on Sept. 13. Later that day, the Vikings beat the host Bulldogs, now the No.3 seed in the Central Region, in four sets. (Wwuvikings.com)
It's Another Full Slate of WCHA Series on schedule for Nov. 21-22 Weekend; Minnesota, Wisconsin UP Unbeaten Streaks; Five Points Separate Top Seven Clubs Nov 18, 2008
Scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, are WCHA series featuring league-leading, No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Minnesota (6-0-4, 5-0-3 WCHA) at No. 10 Denver (6-4-1, 4-3-1 WCHA) and Magness Arena (6,026), defending MacNaughton Cup champion and No. 3-ranked Colorado College (7-2-3, 5-2-1 WCHA) at Alaska Anchorage (6-4-2, 3-3-2 WCHA) and Sullivan Arena (6,251), Wisconsin (4-6-2, 4-4-2 WCHA) at No. 17 St. Cloud State (7-4-0, 2-3-0 WCHA) and the National Hockey Center (5,371), No. 11 Minnesota... (Wcha.com)
Stillwater council to consider marathon race Nov 18, 2008
While marathons have become more popular, the Stillwater race isn't expected to draw the kinds of crowds seen in Duluth or the Twin Cities for marathons each year. But Eckberg says the race could still help local businesses by attracting people to Stillwater during Memorial Day weekend. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Huckabee leads Chambliss rally Nov 17, 2008
Associated Press - November 16, 2008 6:44 PM ET. (AP) - Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff drew another big name today as former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee revved up several thousand people who support a proprosal to replace income tax with a national sales tax. (WREG.com, TN)
Alaska Anchorage, Minnesota State, St. Cloud State Record Noteworthy Victories to Open Weekend Series Nov 16, 2008
In the one other league game contested on Friday evening, visiting Wisconsin (3-6-2, 3-4-2 WCHA) stretched its unbeaten streak to four games (3-0-1) after a 3-3 overtime draw against host Minnesota Duluth (4-3-3, 1-3-2 WCHA) at the Duluth Entertainment ntion Center ... Looking ahead to next weekend, Nov. 21-22 there will again be a full slate of five WCHA series on the docket as Michigan Tech entertains Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth hosts North Dakota, St. Cloud State hosts Wisconsin,... (Wcha.com)
Wayne State travels to Chadron for playoff game Nov 15, 2008
The winner of today's clash will meet unbeaten (11-0) and seventh-ranked NSIC champ Minnesota-Duluth in Region 3 of the playoffs next Saturday. Duluth and top-ranked Grand Valley State drew first-round byes. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wisconsin, Minnesota-Duluth tie Nov 15, 2008
- Minnesota Duluth and Wisconsin tied 3-3 Friday in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association matchup that was fairly even statistically ... But Minnesota-Duluth's Justin Fontaine answered at 15:14, and the game went into overtime ... Patrick Johnson led off the scoring for Wisconsin in the first period, but Minnesota-Duluth (4-3-3, 1-3-2) got two goals in the second, one from Mike Connolly and one from Evan Oberg, making it 2-1 heading into the third. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Martin close behind Chambliss Nov 15, 2008
The entry titled "Chambliss leads, but Martin close behind, Democratic poll says," and any of the comments about it. Get the latest news, opinions and blogs on politics and the election from across the state on the. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Geoffrion Helps UW to a Road Tie Nov 15, 2008
Wisconsin's junior captain scores two third-period goals to give the Badgers a late lead, but Wisconsin ends with another blown lead in the final period, earning one point with a 3-3 tie in Duluth. DULUTH, MN. - Junior co-captain scored two consecutive goals for the Badgers, making this the second straight game in which he has notched two goals, but it wasn't enough to get a win against Minnesota Duluth, a the two teams end in a 3-3 tie Friday night ... Geoffrion gained control of the puck at... (BadgerNation.com)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Nov 13, 2008
Her defense attorney said Patricia "Patty" Miller was one of the most well-respected members of this or any community "until this happened." DULUTH, Minn. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given Cook County $3 million to help more home, cabin and businesses owners install sprinkler systems that help protect against forest fires. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Vikings host Alaska Fairbanks and Alaska Anchorage Nov 13, 2008
The Vikings, who were ranked as high as No.3 nationally this fall, began the season with a school-best 13-match winning streak that included championships at both the Cal State Monterey Bay and Minnesota Duluth tournaments ... 277 attack percentage at the Minnesota-Duluth Classic ... Both Alvord and Amundson were all-tourney picks at the Minnesota-Duluth Classic. (Wwuvikings.com)
The military life - Schotzko answers students' questions Nov 13, 2008
While there, he got a lot of correspondence from St. Mary's students, along with a big bag of uninflated soccer balls from his cousin in Duluth to distribute to Iraqi children. How important is self-discipline. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Gajeski, Rivard // Nov 13, 2008
Kari is a 2003 graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth with degrees in criminology and sociology. She is employed by Edward Jones Investments in Wahpeton, N.D.. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Wall Street Journal: Franken Stealing Election Nov 13, 2008
In Two Harbors, a liberal outpost near Duluth, Franken picked up an additional 246 votes, while none of the other contests in that precinct recorded any changes in their vote total. According to conservative statistician John Lott, Mr. Frankens gains so far are 2. (Newsmax)
New drama director loves enthusiastic students Nov 12, 2008
He has a bachelor's degree in acting and directing from NDSU and performed at University of Minnesota Duluth and in Bismarck. Upon arriving at NDSCS, Reinfeld said he was impressed with the Harry and Ella Stern Cultural Center. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
WCHA Race Resumes this Week with Badgers, Golden Gophers Leading Pack in First, Second Place; Three Points Separate Five Teams Between Third and Fifth Nov 12, 2008
Top-Ranked Wisconsin Visits Streaking North Dakota; Second Place Minnesota Goes to Bemidji State; Minnesota State Entertains St. Cloud State; Minnesota Duluth Travels to Ohio State ... Fourth place Minnesota State (6-3-1, 3-2-1-1 WCHA) also faces an in-state rival when it hosts St. Cloud State (5-5-2, 2-5-1-1, 6 points ) on Friday and Saturday while defending national champion and No. 9-ranked Minnesota Duluth (4-4-2 and 2-4-2-0 WCHA) travels to Ohio State (5-7-0, 3-7-0-0 WCHA) for a... (Wcha.com)
LOTT: Minnesota Ripe for Election Fraud Nov 11, 2008
Virtually all of Franken s new votes came from just three out of 4130 precincts, and almost half the gain (246 votes) occurred in one precinct -- Two Harbors, a small town north of Duluth along Lake Superior -- a heavily Democratic precinct where Obama received 64 percent of the vote. None of the other races had any changes in their vote totals in that precinct. (Fox News)
Full Slate of Five WCHA Series on Docket for Upcoming Weekend of November 14-16; Denver, Wisconsin Gain League Sweeps; Four Points Separate Top Seven Teams Nov 11, 2008
Defending WCHA/MacNaughton Cup champion and No. 3-ranked Colorado College (6-1-3, 4-1-1 WCHA) heads to No. 11-ranked Minnesota State (4-2-2, 2-2-2 WCHA) and Alltel Center (4,832), No. 4-ranked Denver (6-2-1, 4-1-1 WCHA) ventures to St. Cloud State (5-4-0, 0-3-0 WCHA) and the National Hockey Center (5,371), No. 18 North Dakota (3-5-0, 3-3-0 WCHA) entertains Alaska Anchorage (5-3-2, 2-2-2 WCHA) at Ralph Engelstad Arena (11,634) and Wisconsin (3-6-1, 3-4-1 WCHA) travels north to Minnesota Duluth... (Wcha.com)
Wayne State enters playoffs against Chadron State Nov 10, 2008
The Wayne-Chadron winner moves to a second-round game at NSIC champion Minnesota-Duluth (11-0) on Nov. 22. Duluth is the second seed in the region and drew a first-round bye, as did top-seeded Grand Valley State (10-0) of Michigan. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gov. Pawlenty presenting economic initiative Nov 10, 2008
Pawlenty will speak at the State Capitol, followed by stops in Moorhead, Duluth, St. Cloud and Rochester. He will be traveling with Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Dan McElroy. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Anybody going out to dine tonight? Nov 9, 2008
We are just one election cycle away from possible parity between Republicans and Democrats in Gwinnett and Cobb, said Mark Rountree, a GOP political strategist based in Duluth. By ron. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
North Dakota Hands Defending WCHA Champ CC First Loss; DU, MSU, UW also Post WCHA Wins Friday Nov 9, 2008
The host and No. 6-ranked Pioneers (5-2-1, 3-1-1 WCHA) defeated No. 20 Minnesota Duluth (4-2-2, 1-2-1 WCHA), 5-1, the visiting and No. 13-ranked Mavericks (4-2-1, 2-2-1 WCHA) prevailed by a 5-3 count over Alaska Anchorage (5-3-1, 2-2-1 WCHA), and the host Badgers (2-6-1, 2-4-1 WCHA) skated past Michigan Tech (2-5-0, 1-4-0 WCHA), 3-2 ... Looking ahead to next weekend, Nov. 14-8, there will be a full slate of five conference series on the docket as Wisconsin visits Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud... (Wcha.com)
Denver 2, Minn. Duluth 1 Nov 9, 2008
DENVER Joe Colborne had a goal and an assist and Marc Cheverie stopped 27 shots as Denver beat Minnesota Duluth 2-1 Saturday night ... Michael Gergen scored Minnesota Duluth's only goal with 1:20 left in the second period ... Minnesota Duluth (4-3-2, 1-3-1 WCHA) goalie Alex Stalock stopped 18 of 20 shots. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Business Briefs Nov 8, 2008
Her background includes work with Grandma s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota and communications/marketing for a nonprofit performing arts theater in Wisconsin. Rockwell received her BA in Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and a Master of Nonprofit Management from Hamline University. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
UPDATE: Franken's deficit: 236 votes... Nov 8, 2008
Officials say the Mountain Iron voting discrepancies may have occurred on election night, when city election officials called in the results to the St. Louis County seat in Duluth ... The tapes sent to Duluth, copies of which were examined by the Star Tribune, reflect the increased vote totals for Franken and Obama, but they also bear a time stamp of 7:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, two days before the election. (The Drudge Report)
Friday's College Hockey Scores Nov 8, 2008
The Associated Press Published: November 8, 2008. American International 4, Army 3. (International Herald Tribune)
Senator Coleman Calls Foul in Minnesota Recount Nov 8, 2008
Three counties -- Hennepin, Ramsey and St. Louis, which contain the population centers of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth -- account for 10,540 votes in the dropoff between the presidential race and the Senate race. Each saw Obama win with 63 percent or more of the vote. (Newsmax)
Bulldogs, Huskies Like Look of WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Nov 7, 2008
- The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs apparently have found their offense, while the St. Cloud State Huskies are apparently learning that old Yo-Yo technique called the "Sleeper." That was evident in UMD's surprisingly decisive 5-1 victory over the Huskies, when the more compelling factor was that both teams were equally supportive of the new WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase. It seems like only a year ago when the Bulldogs couldn't score goals. (Wcha.com)
Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
In 1946, she married Harry A. Gregory in Duluth, Minn. and he preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1981. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
St. Cloud State to Host Ohio State in Lone WCHA Series This Week; Wisconsin, Minnesota Remain No. 1 & No. 2 in Polls Nov 5, 2008
2, and in a series that matched the teams which played in the national title game in each of the last two seasons, the top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers came from behind in both games to beat the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 2-1 in the first game last Friday and tie 2-2 in overtime in the second game ... 14-16) there will be a full slate of Western Collegiate Hockey Association series when St. Cloud State visits Minnesota State, Minnesota goes to Bemidji State, Minnesota Duluth travels to Ohio State,... (Wcha.com)
Disappointment: Obama win a let-down for local Palin supporters Nov 5, 2008
Duluth MN wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:06 AM:" I actually felt sorry for Palin (in the beginning) I felt McCain was using her to get the Christian Vote. I knew she was not ready for VP and although I was a Republican up until this election. I am a Christian myself, but Sarah disappointed my beyond belief...her slander and outright lies were shameful. Alaska, you can have Sarah back and please keep her. ". Todd wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:06 AM:" JP: I don't know where people get their information or why... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Critic's Corner Nov 4, 2008
Duluth, Minnesota : Have you seen the Oprah episode of '30 Rock. I'm so EXCITED. (USA Today -- Life)
Lady Buffs Move Back Up In National Poll Nov 4, 2008
West Texas Aersity Official Athletic Site. WT moves from number six to number four in the Bison/AVCA poll. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Nov. 7-8 WCHA Series Have UND at CC, UMD at DU, MTU at UW, MSU at UAA; Colorado College, Minnesota Remain Unbeaten; Seawolves, Bulldogs Continue Strong Starts Nov 4, 2008
Defending WCHA/MacNaughton Cup champion and top-ranked Colorado College (5-0-3, 3-0-1 WCHA) will play host to North Dakota (2-4-0, 2-2-0 WCHA) at Colorado Springs World Arena (7,343) on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, No. 6-ranked Denver (4-2-1, 2-1-1 WCHA) entertains No. 20 Minnesota Duluth (4-1-2, 1-1-1 WCHA) at Magness Arena (6,026), Wisconsin (1-6-1, 1-4-1 WCHA) hosts Michigan Tech (2-4-0, 1-3-0 WCHA) at the Kohl Center (15,237) and Alaska Anchorage (5-2-1, 2-1-1 WCHA) welcomes No. 13... (Wcha.com)
University of Minnesota recognizes 2008 Farm Families of the Year (2) Nov 2, 2008
The Rogotzke Family of St. Louis County, Duluth, Minn ... St. Louis, Rogotzke Family, Duluth. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Minnesota state cross country results Nov 2, 2008
Reuben Verdoljak, 12, Duluth East, 16:32 ... Jake Tideman, 12, Duluth East, 17:16 ... Matt Kero, 10, Duluth Denfeld, 17:23. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Inaugural WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Takes Center Stage Saturday at Xcel Energy Center Nov 2, 2008
Tickets Still Available for League Doubleheader Featuring Minnesota State, Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud State and Minnesota; MTU, UND Post WCHA Wins on Friday ... Tickets are still available (see next page for details) for today's event, which will get underway at 4:07 pm CT with host Minnesota Duluth (3-1-2, 0-1-1 WCHA) taking on St. Cloud State (3-3-0, 0-2-0 WCHA) followed by Minnesota State (3-1-1, 1-1-1 WCHA) facing-off against unbeaten Minnesota (3-0-2, 3-0-2 WCHA) ... Looking ahead to next... (Wcha.com)
Allete Q3 up on rate hike, tax settlement Nov 1, 2008
The Duluth company, which runs Minnesota Power and also has mining and real estate interests, net income of $24. 7 million, or 85 cents per diluted share, compared to $16. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
NHL NETWORK TO BROADCAST LIVE U.S. COLLEGE HOCKEY GAMES Nov 1, 2008
January - Friday, Jan. 9 Minnesota Duluth @ St. Cloud State 8:00 PM ET - Friday, Jan. 16 Cornell @ Union 7:30 PM ET (US only) - Friday, Jan. 23 Brown @ Colgate 7:30 PM ET - Friday, Jan. 30 Bowling Green @ Miami (Ohio) 7:30 PM ET (US only). February - Friday, Feb. 6 Denver @ Minnesota Duluth 8:00 PM ET (US only) - Friday, Feb. 13 Yale @ Union 7:30 PM ET - Friday, Feb. 20 Denver @ Wisconsin 8:00 PM ET - Friday, Feb. 27 Ohio State @ Miami (Ohio) 7:30 PM ET. (Wcha.com)
League's four Minnesota-Based Teams to Hook-Up in WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Saturday at Xcel Energy Center Oct 31, 2008
The first WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase begins with St. Cloud State facing Minnesota Duluth at 4:07 pm, followed by the Minnesota State game against the Golden Gophers at 7:37 pm ... Minnesota Duluth started impressively, winning the Superior Showcase tournament with a tie against Lake Superior State and a victory over Northern Michiga ... They were originally scheduled to play in Duluth Nov. 28-29, but Duluth agreed to move its first home game of that series to Xcel. (Wcha.com)
Boundary Water appraisal benefits counties Oct 31, 2008
Information from: Duluth News Tribune. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Kara Goucher's family ties to NYC Marathon Oct 29, 2008
"We're so happy to be able to be there.''Kara Goucher, a 30-year-old Midwesterner who currently lives in Portland, Ore., marvels at the fact she could've been a Jersey Girl. Her family had recently moved from Queens to Waldwick, N.J., that day in 1982 when her mother received the horrific phone call.Mirko Grgas had been killed by a drunken driver. According to news reports at the time, a car went airborne, jumped the divider and smashed into his vehicle on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan, just... (MSNBC -- Sports)
UM's Stoa and Kangas, DU's Salazar Honored as Red Baron WCHA Players of the Week Oct 29, 2008
Stoa scored just :06 into the first period, just one second off the WCHA record for fastest goal at the start of a game, held jointly by former Minnesota player Bill Klatt (11/13/68 vs Michigan) and former Michigan Tech skater Dana Decker (3/3/78 vs Minnesota Duluth). In addition to his three goals in the series, the Colorado Avalanche (NHL) draft pick also fired eight shots on goal and earned a +3 plus/minus rating. (Wcha.com)
Wisconsin, Minnesota Duluth Set to Meet in National Title Rematch this Weekend in Madison; All Eight WCHA Teams Engage in Conference play Oct 29, 2008
- Top-ranked Wisconsin took three points from second-ranked Minnesota in a key early season Western Collegiate Hockey Association series contested last weekend and now the undefeated Badgers draw another rugged foe in defending women's national champion Minnesota Duluth ... Minnesota Duluth, meanwhile, is coming to Madison off a conference series sweep against visiting Minnesota State ... Heading into the fourth week of conference play, Wisconsin occupies first place with 11 points, Minnesota is... (Wcha.com)
Football Ranked Ninth In Super Regional 3 Oct 28, 2008
Minnesota Duluth, 9-0 3. Chadron State, 8-1 4. (Wsuathletics.com)
Local teams looking at 9-man football as new option Oct 28, 2008
There are more than 10 of the modified teams just to the north and west of Duluth, also. Iowa has 8-man football, and discussions are underway among Michigan s small schools to start modified football there, too. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
UMD, MSU to Host SCSU, UM in First WCHA Minnesota College Hockey Showcase Nov. 1 at Xcel Energy Center; Minnesota, Alaska Anchorage Post Big Weekends Oct 28, 2008
Tickets are still available (see next page) for this unique event in the `State of Hockey', with Minnesota Duluth (3-1-2, 0-1-1 WCHA) playing host to St. Cloud State (3-3-0, 0-2-0 WCHA) at 4:07 pm CT and Minnesota State (3-1-0, 1-1-0 WCHA) playing host to Minnesota (3-0-1, 3-0-1 WCHA) at 7:37 pm CT. Both games will also count in the league standings ... 24-25), both Alaska Anchorage and Minnesota took three of four points from their WCHA opponents, with the Seawolves opening their 28-game league... (Wcha.com)
Duluth conference looks at invasive species Oct 28, 2008
Invading species that crawl and swim into Minnesota's ecosystem are the subject of a conference in Duluth. What's slated to be the first annual Minnesota Invasive Species Conference began Sunday at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center ... It follows last year's Lake Superior conference in Duluth that focused exclusively on the big lake's problems. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
DFL five seats away from veto-proof in Minnesota Oct 27, 2008
Democrats are expected to easily retain open seats in Duluth and Minneapolis; Republicans should hold seats in places like Owatonna and Wayzata. But tough battles are under way in Bemidji, Bloomington and Rosemount, to name a few. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Eriksmoen column: North Dakota's third governor was an independent Oct 26, 2008
Shortridge mounted a vigorous campaign, going from town to town charging that "the state government was maintained by and for the corporations." His primary vow was the establishment of a state-owned elevator at either Duluth or Superior. The incumbent, Republican Andrew Burke, was Shortridge's opponent in the general election. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
