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Twins Tell Perkins They’ll Decline $6.5M Option for 2018

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Twins have told left-hander Glen Perkins they will decline their $6.5 million option on his contract for 2018 and pay him a $700,000 buyout. The Twins announced the decision Wednesday, moving Perkins closer to retirement. The 34-year-old three-time All-Star will become a free agent able to sign with any team, includes the Twins, but…
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Superior Spartans Fight Cancer On and Off the Court

Head Coach Brenda Pluntz was diagnosed with a form of breast cancer in July.
Adrienne Robbins,

SUPERIOR, WIS.- For the sixth-year the Superior Spartans joined the fight against breast cancer, hosting the “Dig for Pink” game, but this season the game took on a new meaning for the team. Head Coach Brenda Pluntz was diagnosed with breast cancer in July but decided to coach through her treatments.   “I didn’t want it to effect the team…
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Great Outdoors: Bird Watching at Hawk Ridge

Research Done at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Is Important to Understanding the Ecosystem
Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Birds are migrating to their winter homes in Central and South America, and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth is a fantastic place to watch them fly overhead. In this weeks’s Great Outdoors, we take you to Hawk Ridge where a lot of work is being done to study migratory birds. “Birds are everywhere and so I…
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Walker Tells NFL Players to Stop Anthem Protests

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem. The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith saying he believes players are showing disrespect for the flag and veterans. Walker says players should drop the “divisive…
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Matteen, Eskomos Freezing Out Competition

Esko Senior Making Major Impact
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ESKO, Minn- Ground and pound offenses are typical for many northland high school football teams. However, for the Eskomos of Esko, it’s all about the big air. Which is just fine for senior wide-receiver Branden Matteen. After a setback in 2016, Esko looks back to from this season, boasting an undefeated conference record and just a single loss all year. That’s…
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Mountain Biking Through the Fall Colors

Active Adventures: The Duluth Experience
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Colorful leaves are filling trees throughout the Northland. So, for this week’s Active Adventures FOX 21’s William Seay took in the view from a mountain bike. Dave Grandmaison, Co-owner and CEO of The Duluth Experience, took William on the Duluth Traverse Trail. The Duluth Experience offers several tours to experience the Northland with outdoor sports tours, brewery…
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UMD Continues Homegrown Captains Trend with Kuhlman

Karson Kuhlman is the fourth UMD captain in a row to be from the Northland.
Adrienne Robbins,

DULUTH, Minn- For the past four years, UMD’s captains have been home grown right here in the Northland and this season there will be no change to that as Esko native Karson Kuhlman takes over. “He’s had votes for three years, certainly a very deserving leader for us and the guys have a lot of respect for him,” said Head…
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Active Adventures: Keeping Your Body Healthy in Cool Weather

In Motion Therapy Physical Therapist Gives Exercise Tips
Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – As Fall ushers in cool weather, many Northlanders may feel a change in their body. Annita Winkels, DPT, visited FOX 21 to give some tips on keeping the body feeling great throughout Fall and Winter. Winkels says in temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees the body needs an extra 10 minute warmup before any type of exercise….
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Lynx Capture 4th Title with 85-76 Win Over Sparks in Game 5

The Associated Press,

The new Minnesota Lynx logo, unveiled Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. (Courtesy of MN Lynx) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sylvia Fowls had 17 points and broke her own WNBA Finals record by grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their fourth championship in seven years with an 85-76 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 5 on Wednesday night….