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74-year-old ultra runner pulls out of Arrowhead 135, only six miles from finish

74-year-old ultra runner pulls out of Arrowhead 135, only six miles from finish

Michael Koppy, the 74-year-old from the Duluth area who was vying to become the oldest person to finish the Arrowhead Ultra 135 on foot, pulled out of the race Wednesday afternoon because of severe back pain, only about six miles from the finish.
by Dan Kraker

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In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents

In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents

Water is important to Minnesota’s identity, but for some in the land of 10,000 lakes it can bring more dread than joy. An effort in the Duluth Public Schools to teach preschoolers to swim is helping ease water fears and even coaxing some parents into the pool.
by Kyra Miles

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For Duluth area ultra runner Michael Koppy, age is irrelevant

For Duluth area ultra runner Michael Koppy, age is irrelevant

At 74, Hermantown ultra-athlete Michael Koppy is aiming to become the oldest runner ever to finish the Arrowhead 135 — a grueling race, longer than five marathons back-to-back, across northern Minnesota through the dead of night, often in subzero temperatures.
by Dan Kraker

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New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

New tools, old ways help Duluth violin builder create an ancient sound

From a modest workshop, Dan Larson turned his love of music, history and woodworking into a life building violins, lutes and and other stringed instruments. He’s known internationally for creating sounds that reach back to the 16th century.
by Dan Gunderson

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Investigation clears Duluth mayor’s campaign manager and partner

Investigation clears Duluth mayor’s campaign manager and partner

An external investigation commissioned by the city of Duluth has found Mayor Roger Reinert’s partner and campaign manager Amber Gurske did not act improperly through her communications with city staff early in his administration.
by Dan Kraker

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Beargrease sled dog race postponed until March because of lack of snow

Beargrease sled dog race postponed until March because of lack of snow

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, originally scheduled for late January along the North Shore of Lake Superior, has been postponed to March 2 because of a lack of snow and poor trail conditions.
by Dan Kraker

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