Sports
Roller Dames First Loss of the Season
Last night, the Harber City Roller Dames earned their first loss of the season against Fargo. (more…)
Far Par driving range and mini golf open
The Far Par golf course now has the driving range and mini golf open. No doubt the best mini golf in the Twin Ports. Noon to 7 p.m. Just west of Woodland Ave on the corner of Calvary Road and Arnold Road.
Minnesota All Hockey-Hair Team 2012
Duluth high-school hockey players did better than ever this year, with the Marshall Hilltoppers taking first place as a team!
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2012 Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament Schedule Brackets
The Minnesota State High School Hockey tournament is starting today. The Duluth area has three teams competing this year — Duluth East Greyhounds in class AA, Hermantown Hawks and Marshall Hilltoppers in class A. Below is the schedules for both brackets. Good luck boys!
Does anyone have any good Minnesota State High School Hockey Tourney stories? From what I “remember” it was pretty crazy when I went.
MN State Hockey Class AA Live Bracket Click Here
MN State Hockey Class A Live Bracket Click Here
Duluth cross-country ski trails open
Here’s the much anticipated news release from the city:
Parks and Recreation has announced four of the six cross-country ski trails are groomed and ready for skiing.
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Looking for avid disc golfers to interview
I’m writing an article for Moms and Dads magazine on disc golfing. I’d like to include some “how to” stuff and some tips/advice on how to make it a family friendly sport (for those of us with old enough kids to do it!) I have a short deadline — due next Friday, so quick responses are really appreciated. Feel free to email me at jentoddderrick @ yahoo if you are interested. Thanks so much!
Chester Bowl looking for stories
The Chester Bowl Improvement Group wants to hear from people who have been in the ski program.
From Thom Storm:
We are in the process of applying for different grants for our ski program. It was suggested that we have some Chester Bowl stories/testimonials to include with our applications. I would like to take that a step further, and have a Chester Bowl Stories section on our website, chesterbowl.org.
Many parents have told me that the ski program has made a big difference to their families. If you would like to share your story, we would like to post it on our site. Please send any stories/testimonials to:
[email protected]
and include your name for the posting.
If you’ve got any historical stories, photos or artifacts, you could submit them to the Chester Bowl History page.
Midwest Snowboarding
This is not so much a Duluth video, but it will help riders from Duluth get known. This snowboard hill is Granite Peaks, in Wausau, Wis. I highly recommend taking a trip out there, amazing hill.
Chester Bowl open for skiing
Chester Bowl Park is open for its 2011 downhill skiing season. Daily lift tickets for all ages are $5.25. Details at chesterbowl.org.
Swimming trainer needed
I am looking for some training assistance. I want to start competing in triathlons but my swimming skills are awful. I would like to learn proper form, efficiency and technique. Here’s the rub, I work out of town for 21 days and then home (Duluth) for 21 days so the tri teams and clubs are not the right fit.
Chester Bowl Historical Photos
So, the brouhaha over the ski jumps reminded me about this project – some historical photos from Chester Bowl. (more…)
Cheap Weekend Fun
The UMD Women’s Hockey team (uh … five-time national champs, by the way) takes on the Sioux (North Dakota) this weekend at Amsoil Arena. The game is in the afternoon to accommodate the men’s game (I think they have one Natty but you would think they had a dozen with all the hype) who are playing in the evening.
Tickets are $1 in advance from the UMD Ticket Office and $3 at the door on game day. Kids 10 and under get in free with an adult!
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Air Hockey in Duluth
Air hockey … it must exist in Duluth. As a very new resident to Duluth, I already know hockey is woven deeply into the fabric of many Duluthian’s lives. But concerning air hockey, is there a place for it in Duluth? And where could one find this entertaining game?
Harbor City Rollerdames Blast Minneapolis
I have but one concession to my St. Paul Life (1995-2005) as I live in Duluth for my sixth year: I love Green Mill. Happy Hour apps are $5.99, instead of $5, and the Alamo Nachos is off the list, again, but Green Mill remains a Happy Hour First Choice for me … which explains why, despite that Minneapolis/St. Paul nostalgia, I had a great time tonight rooting for the Harbor City Rollerdames.
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Head of The Lakes Cornhole Tournament
What: From Wikipedia – Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing cornhole bags (cotton duck bags filled with feed corn) at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. These platforms are usually made with plywood or plastic and are often decorated. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a player reaches the score of 21.
When: Aug. 20
Where: Dodgies East End Tavern 2114 E. 5th St. Superior WI (more…)