. Legendary Denfeld coach and teacher Dick Swanson is retiring as Hunters girl's basketball coach. He had a 301-240 record in 21 seasons and will continue to coach softball and teach at the school.

. They have names like Extinguisher, Last Minute and Team Ewok. They're combat robots designed to fight each other in competition, and they'll be doing battle at the Miller Hill Mall on May 15, starting at noon. Read more.

. Rotary Club #25 has awarded a $2,400 grant to the Duluth Police Department Tactical Response Team for the purchase of two tactical vests for use during tactical operations. Read more.

. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department announced today the opening of Dog Park at Keene Creek Park in West Duluth. Read more.

. The Ports Cities Luncheon has named 11 'Woman of the Year' finalists. Read more.

. Molly Haugen has been named Director of Organizational Development for the District. Read more.

. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has awarded 2007-2008 Faculty Scholarship Awards to current students Dan Gilbert of Moose Lake and Ruth Cleveland of Kettle River. Read more.

. Neill Atkins will host the Lew Latto Show for 10 dates this summer. Read more.

. St. Paul Pioneer Press sports columnist Charlie Walters has penned a nice piece on 86-year-old pick-up hockey legend Mark Sertich of Duluth. Click here to read the story.

. Security Jeweler's recent Grandma's Marathon entry fundraiser earned $187.50 for the Duluth Heritage Sports Center.

. Diane and Bob Spehar of Duluth won a large gas grill at the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show, compliments of National Bank of Commerce. Read more.

. More than 130 Lake Superior College staff and faculty members are volunteering at the Lake Superior Zoo today. Read more.

. About 90 ice arena managers from the region are attending a spring green conference at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center today. Tours were given by Dick Lorass, chairman of the Duluth Heritage Sports Center; Mark Rodorigo, CEO of Commercial Refrigeration Systems; John Erickson, DSGW architect; and Wade Engebretson, Krause Anderson's project superintendent. Presenters include AJ Mathews of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, DECC Ice Facility Manager Walt Burley, Bob Noldin and Tom Guntzburger of the Duluth Fire Department and Lake Superior College and others.

. A group of investors led by legendary golf pro Mark Carlson of Nemadji and partners -- including two hockey legends -- have purchased the former GoodSports in Superior.

In order to insure success, the group has hired local burger magnate and night club owner Nick G. Patronas to perform his magic at the new locale. Yum, yum: Patronas will be bringing back, by popular demand, his world-famous Charburger. He will also be emulating Duluth's hottest night club, Ace's on First, which has taken the area by storm. Read more.

. National Provider Appreciation Day is Friday. Each week, child care providers at Summit School care for over 80 Duluth area children under the age of 5, said Kathy Ponder, Head of School of Summit
School.

"The children and parents of Summit School depend on our child care providers," Ponder said. "May 9, 2008 is the day to recognize the hard work and dedication of providers, and to acknowledge their contributions to high-quality care." Read more.

. The St. Louis County board presented its annual 9-1-1 Lifesaver Award today. Read more.

. Lake Superior College will hold spring commencement at the DECC on May 16. Read more.

. Compudyne has announced the promotion of Kerry Boese and three new staff hires. Read more.

. Authorities are investigating an alleged pitbull attack of a dog in West Duluth. Read more.

. Kent Voelkner and Dorothy Rico have received Lake Superior College Teaching Excellence Awards. Read more.

. The Hermantown Community Fund recently awarded a $1,000 grant to Hermantown High School for the Link Crew 9th Grade Transition Project. The program will link freshmen with successful upperclassmen. Read more.

. Click here for a schedule of today's Duluth adult softball games. Results from Monday's games are not available.

. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department has opened the city's hiking and biking trails for public use. Read more.