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Howie: The four-game homestand Strawberry and Morris came to town

Howie: The four-game homestand Strawberry and Morris came to town

The St. Paul Saints rolled into town with Jack Morris and Darryl Strawberry in tow. Morris, a stallion of a right-hander from St. Paul, had already won 254 big-league games, earned five All-Star nods, and delivered that 10-inning shutout in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series for the Twins.

Sports Nuggets: Vikings open training camp on July 20

Sports Nuggets: Vikings open training camp on July 20

The Vikings open with rookies reporting July 20, veterans following on July 22, and practices heating up shortly after. A pair of joint sessions with the Patriots and three preseason games in August will accelerate evaluations ahead of final roster cuts.

Huge honeyberry harvest marks Farm LoLa’s 10th anniversary

Huge honeyberry harvest marks Farm LoLa’s 10th anniversary

By HOWIE HANSON Editor & Publisher WRENSHALL, Minn. — A decade after Jason

Plan for your weekend in Duluth

Plan for your weekend in Duluth

No visit is complete without heading up to historic Enger Tower. Built in 1939 and perched high above the city, the tower offers the finest panoramic view of Duluth, the harbor and the endless blue of Lake Superior.

Howie: Inspired by Sid Hartman, I'm still chasing hometown excellence

2025 Howie Business of the Year

Howie: Inspired by Sid Hartman, I'm still chasing hometown excellence

My professional approach has been defined by two core principles I learned from Sid: outwork everyone and never betray a source. Like him, I’ve devoted countless hours to building relationships — with coaches, athletes, parents and administrators.

Hermantown to Winnipeg: Pionk, Samberg anchor Jets’ blueline — and cash in on NHL dreams

Hermantown to Winnipeg: Pionk, Samberg anchor Jets’ blueline — and cash in on NHL dreams

Pionk and Samberg openly extoll the virtues of living a few hours north of home. In straight-line distance, Winnipeg sits roughly 300 miles from Hermantown — an easy half-day drive that keeps family ties intact.

Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes

Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes

Late Thursday, after more than 48 hours of marathon bargaining, union leaders emerged with a tentative deal with Essentia. The contract includes a 9.75% wage increase phased over three years, and a one-year freeze on current staffing levels, preventing Essentia from implementing further reductions.

BREAKING: St. Luke’s nurses call off strike after marathon bargaining session

BREAKING: St. Luke’s nurses call off strike after marathon bargaining session

For now, relief at St. Luke’s offers a temporary reprieve — but the spotlight shifts squarely to Essentia, where both sides face critical days ahead that could shape the landscape of local healthcare for years to come.

Enger Park Golf Course shines with improvements, history and fresh energy

Enger Park Golf Course shines with improvements, history and fresh energy

“Craig really understands how to make people feel valued. It’s a big reason the whole course feels so positive right now. From check-in to the 18th green, you can tell the operation is built around strong leadership and taking care of people.” -- A longtime Enger Park golfer

Chris Earl: 'John Baggs is definitely on my gratitude list'

Chris Earl: 'John Baggs is definitely on my gratitude list'

Baggs' Saints won a boatload of games in the six years I covered them, from 2000 to 2005. He coached his players on handling the media, giving good sound bites and putting the baseball program in the best light.

Opinion: Duluth should fast-track sports dome, new Fryberger Arena to boost local economy and youth opportunities

Opinion: Duluth should fast-track sports dome, new Fryberger Arena to boost local economy and youth opportunities

By HOWIE HANSON Editor & Publisher DULUTH, Minn. — If there was ever

Thursday News & Sports Notebook

Thursday News & Sports Notebook

St. Louis County highlights impacts of federal budget bill As the U.