Howie / DuluthTimes.com
A mother and her daughter brightened the historic Denfeld Gym lobby after the Denfeld Shoreliners Dance Show on Monday night.
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QUOTE ME, HOWIE
Steve Korby on Cloquet Country Club: 'Many people just plain love this course'
"Cloquet Country Club will be 100 years old in 2023. Initiated by Rudolf Weyerhaeuser and other Cloquet community leaders, the original nine hole design is attributed to famous golf course architect Donald Ross. It has survived through world wars and pandemics. The origins of the Cloquet Invitational are before the Masters was played at Augusta.
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The back nine was designed, constructed and opened in 2001. Joel Goldstrand was the architect. The front nine was carved out of a pine forest, whereas the back nine is more deciduous trees and wetlands. Yet, it now is a seamless transition from front to back.
Bill Manahan, PGA professional, has been the club manager for many years and Jud Crist golf course superintendent. The course wins acclaim from its members (I’ve been one for over 50 years), tourney and event participants, and guests for its beauty and playability.
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We have some of the nicest greens in the region.
Last year, John Sheff was the men’s club champion (he surpassed Butch Newby for the most career individual titles) and his daughter Arica Sheff was the women’s champ. Also, Sam Baker, a high school phenom, broke Don McKay’s course record by shooting a 62 on the par-71 course.
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Volunteers have been a crucial factor in CCC's long success. Many people just plain love this course and devote hundreds of hours of their expertise -- whether on committees, board positions or just jumping in with grunt labor when needed.
Even with the pandemic, close to a record number of rounds were played at Cloquet Country Club in 2020."
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Today's Events
Boys Basketball
Second-seeded Duluth East (14-3) will play host to Forest Lake (11-8) in a Section 7AAAA boys basketball semifinal at 7 p.m. today. Coon Rapids (8-11) visits top-seeded Andover (13-5) in the other semifinal.
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The Greyhounds, who have won five straight and 10 of their last 11, are powered by 6-foot-8 senior center Noah Paulson and 6-7 senior power forward Mattie Thompson, both prized Bulldogs recruits.
The 7AAAA championship is Thursday night, hosted by the highest seeded team.
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Boys Hockey
No. 2-seed Denfeld (9-5-1) will face Hibbing-Chisholm (11-6-1) in a Section 7A high school boys hockey semifinal at 6 p.m. today at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center.
Hunters scoring leaders, with 28 points each, are senior forward Kade Shea and junior forward Simon Davidson.
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Senior goaltender Jacob Snyder has a 2.76 goals-against average and .910 saves percentage.
Top-seeded Hermantown (17-1) hosts Virginia/MIB (10-8-1) in the second semifinal today at 6 p.m.
The 7A championship is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. at the highest seed. -- Duluth Public Schools' Facebook page
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BOYS HOCKEY
Duluth’s Junior Gold headed to state
The Duluth Bruins Junior Gold hockey team has won a spot in the state tournament, being held this weekend in South St. Paul.
The Bruins, made up of high school students from Duluth, skated to a 19-2-4 record this season. They emerged victorious from the regional tournament beating out Moorhead, Grand Rapids and Cloquet. The Bruins locked in their state berth with a 5-2 win over Cloquet on Sunday morning in Duluth.
Duluth will open against Minnetonka Blue in the Minnesota Junior Gold B quarterfinals on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Doug Woog Arena.
The Bruins’ lineup includes nine seniors and six underclassmen led by head coach Adam Rapp and assistant coach Chris Rapp. Senior standouts include team captains Lake Nosan and Gaven Slattery, along with Logan Balduc, Ryan Carlson, Jack Eckholm, Jack Hilken, Derek Hughes in net, Nick Stellmaker and Kiyo Sudoh.
The full roster:
Logan Balduc, Ryan Carlson, Mason Smith, Daniel Sampson, Finn Yates, Jack Hilken, Nick Stellmaker, Lake Nosan, Jack Eckholm, Kayden Miller, Kiyo Sudoh, Gaven Slattery, Brady Olson, Derek Hughes
“This is an amazing group of young men who have a great sense of camaraderie on and off the ice,” said Adam Rapp. "After their chance at a state title was denied last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the boys can’t wait to hit the ice in St. Paul this weekend.”
LOCAL COLLEGES ON THE WEB
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LOCAL GOLF
Cloquet Country Club Under-30 Membership Special
Cloquet Country Club's Under-30 Membership special is the best deal in the area. Join the most affordable private club in the Northland. Fill out the application here and submit it by April 15 to get access to a $500 membership rate (includes spouse/kids). Rate increases to $600 after the deadline. -- Cloquet Country Club
Howie's 2021 Duluth Men's Golf Top-10 Preseason Rankings
1. Alex Kolquist, (pictured) Ridgeview. 2. Taylor Sundbom, Ridgeview. 3. Matt Mellin, Ridgeview. 4. Tommy Mueller, Ridgeview. 5. Norm Maciver, Northland. 6. Dave Issacson, Enger Park. 7. Lynden Medlin, Northland. 8. Dan Moline, Northland. 9. Mike Hill, Enger Park. 10. John Russell, Enger Park.
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UMD COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS |
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The Master of Professional Studies in Multidisciplinary Research & Creativity (MPS), within UMD's College of Liberal Arts, is designed with the working professional in mind as all core courses are partially online and meet in the evenings. This masters program can expand your intellectual, creative, and professional horizons while sharpening your research skills and building your capacity for socially conscious leadership.
The program consists of three core courses, 18 credits of individualized coursework, a capstone project, and an oral exam. Students of this program work with an advisor to identify the focus of their graduate work. Some examples of areas the Master of Professional Studies in Multidisciplinary Research & Creativity students have focused on include sustainability, indigenous studies, innovative leadership design, and health & well-being. The deadline to apply for Fall 2021 is April 15.
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