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Howie: If the Duluth mayoral election were held today, would Roger Reinert win?
Reinert enters 2026 with two failed endorsements hanging around his neck, a lost council majority, a newly emboldened progressive bloc, a budget minefield, and a downtown recovery that needs more than slogans and cheerleading.
Howie: AF1 tries to land the plane while the Monsters keep their seatbelts buckled
While the league office is playing whack-a-mole with arenas, contracts and owners who suddenly discovered how much hotels cost, the Minnesota Monsters are just sitting there like the adult at the kids’ table.
City of Duluth, Minnesota Power issue Wednesday morning update on snow operations
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth residents woke up Wednesday to widely varying snow totals, with depths ranging from about four inches of compacted snow to more than ten inches in areas where drifting occurred. The heaviest snowfall came during the early morning hours. Snow continued moving east by daybreak, and the National
Howie: If Walz wins in 2026, this is what the map will look like
The question in 2026 isn’t just “Do you like Tim Walz?” It’s “Can he still make this particular map work one more time?” Right now, the answer is probably yes. But for the first time in his governorship, that “probably” comes with a real map of places where he can lose this thing.
Howie: The Plante pipeline rolls on, with one big question left hanging
Imagine if Max Plante chooses Amsoil Arena for one more winter instead of Grand Rapids. Victor arrives. Zam continues his ascent. And all three Plantes share the same sheet of ice, wearing the same sweater, saluted by the same 6,700 who’ve been following this family saga since pee wees.
Obit: Linda Jeannette
On November 19, 2025, Linda Dianne Jeannette (Hoch) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her closest family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe; her sister, Patty (and Tom Cartier); her three sons, Jeremy (and Karen), TJ (and Kelley), and Griffin (and Stacy); her six
Prep Sports Preview: Hermantown boy's basketball
“We only graduated two players from last year and had a fantastic summer with our players.” -- Hawks coach Andy Fenske
Obit: Rolland Neal Mammenga
Rolland N. Mammenga, 91, of Hermantown, MN passed away on Monday November 17. 2025 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on the family farm in Waterbury Township, MN on February 19, 1934, to William and Ida Mammenga. Rolland graduated from Mahnomen High School Class of
Howie: Hermantown sports in the news
Martin Sleen named All-Minnesota, Hawks expected to battle Hibbing-Chisholm in 7A hockey
Take a bow, Hermantown football team
Hermantown’s 2025 football season came full circle Friday night — ending against the same team that handed the Hawks their first loss of the fall. Grand Rapids, physical and efficient from the start, again proved too much, defeating Hermantown 41-0 in the Section 7, Class 4A championship game to end
Swim Creative wins 2025 w3 Award for website
Swim Creative delivered a fully custom site featuring rich visuals, storytelling rooted in Minnesota’s folklore, and an interface designed for both exploration and ease of use. The project also emphasized mobile-first design, search optimization, and user accessibility.
Longtime WDIO 10/13 news anchor Danielson to retire
“We are so happy for Darren and his wife Vicki to be embarking on their great adventure of retirement.” -- WDIO General Manager Deb Messer
The Minnesota Star Tribune announces return of The Wrap
MINNEAPOLIS — The Star Tribune will host the second annual edition of The Wrap on Saturday, Jan. 3 at the newspaper’s Heritage printing facility in Minneapolis’ North Loop. The immersive year-in-review event offers a look back at Minnesota’s most defining stories of 2025 through interactive exhibits, live music, food,
Howie: Laura Lee the next television anchor voice of the Northland
You can sense Lee's broadcast discipline the moment the red light clicks on. Her voice carries polish without pretense, her cadence deliberate but not cold. She has that calm, centered presence that suggests she’s not there to perform — she’s there to communicate.
Prep Scoreboard, Friday night
Hermantown opened its hockey season with a 6-3 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall on Friday night. Ford Skytta scored 24 seconds after the opening faceoff, and the Hawks — ranked No. 2 in Class A — maintained control throughout against the No. 10 Raiders in St. Paul. Beau Christy led Hermantown with two
Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday Night
GIRLS BASKETBALL DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Denfeld opened its season with a 66–23 home victory over North Branch. Maurissa Hendricks scored 18 points for the Hunters, followed by 16 from Laynie Reinertsen and 15 from Victoria Nylund. Denfeld led 41–8 at halftime. MAYER, Minn. — Mountain Iron-Buhl knocked down 15
Howie: Bulldogs, Max Plante blitz CC
Plante scored three goals — two on 5-on-3s and the closer into an empty net — on the exact same night he sat for five minutes on a boarding major. The kid collected a hat trick and a criminal record in the same game.
Howie: The Plante pipeline rolls on, with one big question left hanging
Imagine if Max Plante chooses Amsoil Arena for one more winter instead of Grand Rapids. Victor arrives. Zam continues his ascent. And all three Plantes share the same sheet of ice, wearing the same sweater, saluted by the same 6,700 who’ve been following this family saga since pee wees.