Duluth Denfeld

Denfeld grad Ben Kidd is running Grandma's Marathon one year after nearly dying in a construction zone crash along Minnesota Highway 61 just north of Two Harbors.

‘What if I did it?’: Kidd’s improbable Grandma’s Marathon quest Duluth native Ben Kidd nearly died in a construction zone crash days before he planned to run Grandma’s Marathon last June. Now, he’s less than 72 hours away from his dream.

This past school year, Denfeld's graduation rate among Native American students jumped 12 points to 74%.

Denfeld High School celebrates huge jump in Native American graduation rate Principal Tom Tusken attributes success to relationship-building efforts that prevent students from falling through the cracks in the education system.

Keyshawn Beckom, Denfeld class of 2021, died in a single-vehicle crash on May 16. He was a standout receiver for the football team and went on to play at Mesabi Range Community College.

Former standout Duluth high school athlete dies in crash caused by suspected unlicensed drunken driver The wreck occurred on May 16 near Duluth, according to the State Patrol.