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Construction to begin Aug. 24 on 40th Avenue West in Duluth
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Construction to begin Aug. 24 on 40th Avenue West in Duluth

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Howie: Duluth Schools’ credit downgrade is serious
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Howie: Duluth Schools’ credit downgrade is serious

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Scott Sandelin remains the foundation of Bulldog hockey
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Scott Sandelin remains the foundation of Bulldog hockey

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Howie: The Bulldogs are built to win now
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Howie: The Bulldogs are built to win now

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Latest Stories in This Section: Hermantown boys soccer faces immediate test as Hawks open with four games in eight days Howie: Hermantown football has the enthusiasm. Now comes the evidence. Hermantown girls soccer turns section final disappointment into early-season motivation Howie: Hibbing star Rewertz commits to Bulldogs Howie: Bulldogs have the forward firepower to win a national championship 50-Yard Football: The IFL’s most important work in Tucson happened before kickoff
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Moody’s downgrades Duluth school district’s credit rating as reserves decline
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Moody’s downgrades Duluth school district’s credit rating as reserves decline

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Howie: Minnesota’s primary map points to Klobuchar, but gives Demuth a path
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Howie: Minnesota’s primary map points to Klobuchar, but gives Demuth a path

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Before Duluth raises 2027 taxes, Reinert must account for recurring $4.5 million savings
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Before Duluth raises 2027 taxes, Reinert must account for recurring $4.5 million savings

Is the $4.5 million retiree health care savings included in the projected deficit? How much is being redirected to the West Duluth maintenance facility? Is that commitment legally binding or discretionary? And why should that money not be considered before Duluth asks property owners to pay more?

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Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark

Francisco's greatest investment may have been in the future of his own community. The finest evidence of that investment is not found in an old hockey record book, a client portfolio or a Hall of Fame plaque. It can be heard inside the Heritage Sports Center on a winter afternoon.

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Duluth’s school referendum is a local test of public trust
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Duluth’s school referendum is a local test of public trust

Duluth Public Schools is asking voters to approve two inflation-adjusted operating levies lasting 10 years, for over $103 million in additional revenue during the period.

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Chamber names interim president; Seyfer, Stella Maris girls tennis enters defining season
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Chamber names interim president; Seyfer, Stella Maris girls tennis enters defining season

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jim Roche its interim president while the organization searches for a permanent leader. Roche recently retired as president of the Maine Bankers Association, a position he had held since 2021. He previously spent nearly 17 years as president of the Business &

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Howie: Bulldogs have the forward firepower to win a national championship
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Howie: Bulldogs have the forward firepower to win a national championship

Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a 10-part series examining the Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey program entering the 2026-27 season.

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Latest Stories in This Section: Hermantown boys soccer faces immediate test as Hawks open with four games in eight days Howie: Hermantown football has the enthusiasm. Now comes the evidence. Hermantown girls soccer turns section final disappointment into early-season motivation Howie: Hibbing star Rewertz commits to Bulldogs 50-Yard Football: The IFL’s most important work in Tucson happened before kickoff Howie: Rewertz is the Northland’s preseason hockey standard
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Imagine Downtown shifts from planning to action, targets 1,500 new homes

Imagine Downtown shifts from planning to action, targets 1,500 new homes

Thursday’s update revealed a broad community vision and made clear that its success will now depend on whether the participating organizations can establish the development corporation, finance housing and service expansions and turn conceptual public improvements into completed projects.

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Latest Stories in This Section: Duluth should not fear its voters on Lester Park Rethinking the response: Duluth could cut public safety costs by changing who answers 911 calls Public confidence is earned through facts, transparency and action Duluth adopts sweeping downtown strategy, zoning overhaul aimed at boosting housing, investment Police investigate reported shooting in Duluth’s East Hillside Duluth honors Erjavec, Kennedy, Winklesky with top 2026 civic awards
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How Duluth Works: Community Action Duluth marks six decades of work addressing poverty

How Duluth Works: Community Action Duluth marks six decades of work addressing poverty

Community Action Duluth's current work includes free tax preparation, food access, employment training, financial coaching and assistance with public benefit programs.

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These Bulldogs have championship talent. They have not earned the comparison yet.

These Bulldogs have championship talent. They have not earned the comparison yet.

UMD is closer to the championship standard than it has been in years. It possesses the scoring, experience, coaching and roster depth required to win nationally. The 2026-27 team has earned the right to be measured against UMD’s champions. It has not earned the right to stand beside them.

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Latest Stories in This Section: Before Duluth raises 2027 taxes, Reinert must account for recurring $4.5 million savings How Duluth Works: Community Action Duluth marks six decades of work addressing poverty Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark Minnesota Star Tribune adds four advice columnists as it expands outside voices Duluth Playhouse names Brandon Raghu executive director City of Duluth labor deals collide with 1% growth, squeezing the 2027 budget
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Hermantown

Hermantown girls tennis opens 2-0 behind senior captains, experienced lineup

Hermantown has started the girls tennis season with two victories, including its first against Princeton, as three senior captains lead a program replacing a large graduating class while maintaining expectations in Section 7AA. The Hawks defeated Duluth Marshall and Princeton to open the 2026 season, establishing early momentum behind senior

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Minnesota Star Tribune adds four advice columnists as it expands outside voices

Minnesota Star Tribune adds four advice columnists as it expands outside voices

The advice columns differ from Strib Voices’ opinion commentary, but both initiatives reflect the Star Tribune’s increasing use of contributors with strong individual identities and defined areas of expertise.

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Latest Stories in This Section: Before Duluth raises 2027 taxes, Reinert must account for recurring $4.5 million savings How Duluth Works: Community Action Duluth marks six decades of work addressing poverty Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark These Bulldogs have championship talent. They have not earned the comparison yet. Duluth Playhouse names Brandon Raghu executive director City of Duluth labor deals collide with 1% growth, squeezing the 2027 budget
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Duluth Playhouse names Brandon Raghu executive director

Duluth Playhouse names Brandon Raghu executive director

Raghu arrives as the Playhouse prepares to open its 2026-27 season with “A Chorus Line,” scheduled for Sept. 11-27 at the NorShor Theatre. Other upcoming productions include “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom” and “A Christmas Story: The Musical.”

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Latest Stories in This Section: Before Duluth raises 2027 taxes, Reinert must account for recurring $4.5 million savings How Duluth Works: Community Action Duluth marks six decades of work addressing poverty Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark These Bulldogs have championship talent. They have not earned the comparison yet. Minnesota Star Tribune adds four advice columnists as it expands outside voices City of Duluth labor deals collide with 1% growth, squeezing the 2027 budget
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