SARAH PACKINGHAM
‘Wheaton Whippet’ Harry Nash enters hall of fame 
Growing up on a farm in Wheaton, Minn., Harry Nash was always an active child. To get from place to place, he would often run — yet he never thought of himself as a runner.
By Sarah Packingham , January 06, 2011
Bulldogs fans embrace the new Amsoil Arena
History was made Dec. 30, when the University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey team battled the University of North Dakota during the first-ever match at Amsoil Arena.
By Sarah Packingham , January 06, 2011
Husby is Duluthian for ‘married pottery team’
While it’s common for married couples to live out their dreams together, Cheryl and Bob Husby of Duluth are not just living out their dreams together, they’re living out the same dream.
By Sarah Packingham , January 02, 2011
Don Ness: The 2010 Budgeteer interview, Pt. 2
More from the Budgeteer’s annual sit-down chat with Duluth Mayor Don Ness.
By Sarah Packingham , December 30, 2010
BE THE CHANGE: Annie Harala a master of human connections
According to Annie Harala, a 2002 Duluth Central graduate, AmeriCorps is pretty similar to the Peace Corps.
By Sarah Packingham , December 16, 2010
Sarah Packingham: The real joy of the season? Giving
I had quite the humbling experience this past weekend while bell ringing for the Salvation Army.
By Sarah Packingham , December 09, 2010
BE THE CHANGE: Helping others is in Crystal Taylor’s blood
For Superior native Crystal Taylor, volunteering and giving back to the community is a family affair. And Taylor wouldn’t have it any other way.
By Sarah Packingham , November 25, 2010
Central and Denfeld staging ‘Godspell’ together
The musical "Godspell" is based on the gospel according to Matthew, and it hosts a number of popular songs and teaches a lesson of kindness, tolerance and love.
By Sarah Packingham , November 07, 2010
BE THE CHANGE: How United Way helps out
The annual United Way campaign is in full swing and Bekki Babineau, its coordinator, is encouraging the entire community to get involved.
By Sarah Packingham , November 07, 2010
An evening with Duluth’s ‘first family’
An intimate look at Duluth Mayor Don Ness during family time.
By Sarah Packingham , October 23, 2010
BE THE CHANGE: Jamie Sands has dedicated her life to the Girl Scouts
Jamie Sands became a member of the Scouts when she was in first grade and is now employed as the outreach manager for the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines Council.
By Sarah Packingham , October 23, 2010
Athletic Republic looks to give Duluth athletes an edge
As a child, Athletic Republic's Chris Locker spent countless hours in his father’s athletic club and also playing multiple sports.
By Sarah Packingham , October 09, 2010
BE THE CHANGE: Daryl Yankee catches us up on Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity in Duluth has grown. And, with the help of executive director Daryl Yankee, the organization has high hopes of expanding and changing even more to better serve the Northland and surrounding communities.
By Sarah Packingham , October 09, 2010
BE THE CHANGE: Nate Kesti cuts crime through human connections
Although the job title “restorative practice program coordinator” may sound daunting to some, Nathan Kesti from Men as Peacemakers can’t imagine doing anything different.
By Sarah Packingham , September 16, 2010
Fancy photography? Bailey Aro’s a name you should know
Bailey Aro, a 22-year old Duluth native and recent College of St. Scholastica graduate, sees the world a little bit different than the average person.
By Sarah Packingham , September 05, 2010
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