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FOX 21 announces new morning anchor
FOX 21 Local News has promoted Xavier Walt to morning anchor after several months of filling in on the station’s weekday broadcasts. Walt will co-anchor the station’s morning news from 7 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday alongside meteorologist James McAllister. A Northland native, Walt attended Fond
Howie: Minnesota closed its state hospitals. Now it’s living with the consequences.
Minnesota operated a network of state hospitals designed to house and treat people with severe mental illness and developmental disabilities. These were not short-term interventions. They were places where people lived, received care and — in many cases — remained for years.
Howie: Hobey in hand, unfinished business ahead for Plante and Bulldogs
A group that could have fragmented chose to remain intact, and that continuity alters expectations in a meaningful way. Teams that stay together tend to become harder to play against, not just because of talent, but because of familiarity and shared understanding.
Allete earns seventh consecutive ‘Special Distinction’ honor for women’s leadership
“At Allete, our success is driven by the diverse talents and perspectives of our people and by living our values. Inclusion shapes our leadership, our decisions and our future.” -- Bethany Owen, Allete chair, president and chief executive officer
County board sends proposed land use Ordinance 62 updates back to planning commission
Public comment suggested more work is needed to review two areas: rules regarding storage of six or more inoperable vehicles, as well as classification of data centers.
Tim Meyer: Rally around the Rendezvous
I think we can expand on the already great Lester River Rendezvous as our own contribution to Duluth’s unique neighborhoods and provide another special weekend for those visiting Duluth.
Howie: Minnesota closed its state hospitals. Now it’s living with the consequences.
Minnesota operated a network of state hospitals designed to house and treat people with severe mental illness and developmental disabilities. These were not short-term interventions. They were places where people lived, received care and — in many cases — remained for years.
Howie: AF1 opens with Albany atop Fan Zone rankings
The structure of the opening weekend leaves little room for gradual buildup. For Albany, it is a chance to reaffirm its position. For Minnesota and the rest of the field, it is an early test of whether preseason projections hold or begin to shift.
Howie: Castronova signing with UFL the talk of AF1
Castronova’s signing validates the league as a legitimate proving ground. Producing talent that advances to the UFL strengthens AF1’s credibility. At the same time, it underscores the league’s challenge: retaining elite players long enough to build recognizable stars.
Howie: Duluth’s 2027 budget will be defined by choices, not excuses
Duluth’s Local Government Aid has increased overall, not decreased. From 2016 to 2026, it rose by about $6.07 million, or roughly 20.7%. The sharpest jump was from 2023 to 2024.