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Prior to Esko's Section 7AAA championship game against Aitkin, Eskomos head coach Scott Arntson told anyone who would listen to him that the game would be a dogfight. He based his thoughts on the... Full story

After a 5-3 regular season, the Barnum football team got on a roll in the Section 7A playoffs. The Bombers steamrolled Mille Lacs in their quarterfinal game, and then did the same to North Woods in... Full story

In early October, South Ridge lost 20-12 to Ogilvie. On Friday, the teams met again, but this time they were playing for the Section 5 nine-man championship. The Lions pounced on the Panthers this tim... Full story

The Moose Lake/Willow River football team isn't taking anything for granted, especially the Section 7AA championship last week. On Thursday, they defeated Mesabi East 63-0, after beating the Giants... Full story

Cloquet volleyball had a busy week in pursuit of its first ever trip to the state tournament. The final week began with a semifinal victory over Hermantown last Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Lumberjacks beat... Full story

South Ridge earned its first ever state volleyball appearance Saturday by defeating Northeast Range 3-1 in front of a large crowd at the Lincoln Elementary School in Hibbing. After coming from behind... Full story

The Carlton Community Toy Drive is happening again this year. We will be working with the Carlton VFW Auxiliary and the focus will be to help veterans and their families that are in need. In addition... Full story

Lakeside Community Center will be holding a mojakka supper 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright. Raffle proceeds go toward insulation of the Clubhouse; there will a...

Photographer Mike Farmer said this is the second eight-point buck he'd seen in his yard in as many days. "They seem to have a one-track mind this time of year," Farmer said. We think the buck is just...