Page 21 - Jake Larson News Today

The Tony Elliott era got off to a better start than that of his predecessor, with Virginia defeating Richmond by a 34-17 final on Saturday.

The Mobergs and Larsons came to America together in 1870, an arduous journey by boat, foot, wheel car and railroad.

D-Day was not yesterday; it was 78 years ago. Remember their sacrifice and honor their memory.

Duluths Gaelynn Lea enlisted friends to create an original score for Shakespeares play, starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga.

Jake Larson, who joined the Army when he was 15, become an online sensation for opening up about his experiences from the war in a series of TikToks posted by his granddaughter.

On this beach alone, code named omaha, in just 24 hours, 3,000 casualties. d day cost the u.s. and our allies more than 4400 lives. almost twice the number of americans who died in afghanistan over a span of 20 years. whats it feel like putting your shoes back on this sand? >> its eerie. >> jake larson waded to shore in water up to his chin. >> i said, god,what am i doing here? i cant see anybody to shoot at, but i ran. i weighed 120 pounds and 57". i said, thank god the germans arent good at sh...

>> i think theyre brave, courageous and nice. >> the message is protect our freedom. honor these heros that have given their life at a young age. honor these people. dont honor me. give the message. >> i just loved hearing from those men. i have to message that was a powerful experience to report this story. >> incredible. jake larson at 99 years old along with a group of eight veterans who came ashore on the beaches of normandy, maing their way here as the fast disappearing greatest generation....

Minnesota scene: Gophers mens golf coach Justin Smith agreed to a three-year contract extension; Brian Idalski named St. Cloud State womens hockey coach.

The Duluth artist has been in New York for the past two months fine-tuning musical cues for her original score.

New FieldTurf installation gives the old Community Center gymnasium new life