Howie Hanson

5 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Missing person, last seen in Downtown Duluth

The Duluth Police Department is attempting to locate 41-year-old David Storbakken, who was last seen on Monday, May 5 in Downtown Duluth. He is described as a Native American male,

5 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Duluth city council, school board candidates field set

Primary needed in City Council 2nd District and School Board At-large races

5 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

2025 Hermantown Football Schedule

Friday, August 29 – host Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 – host Proctor, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 – at

5 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

2025 Bulldogs Football Schedule

Thursday, Aug. 28 – vs. Winona State, 7 p.m. TCO Stadium in Eagan Saturday, Sept. 6 – at Concordia-St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 – host Minnesota State Mankato,

4 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Nurses picket Duluth, Twin Cities hospitals seeking new contracts that prioritize patient safety

“Unsafe staffing levels are hurting our patients. Nurses know it. Patients know it. And hospital executives know it. But those same executives continue to prioritize profits over safe patient care.” -- Megan Finnegan, RN at Aspirus-St. Luke’s in Duluth

4 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

AG Ellison condemns federal raid in Minneapolis

The raid was Minnesota’s first under President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Task Force, which he established via executive order on the first day of his second term, according to a statement from ICE, which called it a “groundbreaking criminal operation.”

4 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Evans brothers named Grandma's Marathon 2025 Ron Daws Ambassadors of the Year

All three brothers are now members of the Grandma’s Marathon 1,000-Miler Club, each having completed 39 or more races in Duluth, and it was while receiving that award that the magnitude of the race finally hit.

Community News

4 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Reagan Kern wins prestigious regional musical theatre award, heading to NYC

Kern is the first Duluthian to win Best Actress and will be Minnesota’s Jimmy Awards® Best Actress nominee at the Jimmy Awards.

4 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

St. Louis County to acquire public forest land

“This is a win for all involved. It’s a smart investment in preserving land for public use, and we are thankful for the partnership with The Conservation Fund to make it happen." -- Commissioner Mike Jugovich, who chairs the County Board’s Environment & Natural Resources Committee

3 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Viking Octantis cruise ship docked along DECC waterfront

"So it's not only the convenience of the new seawall dock space that's going to invite more cruise ship traffic, but also the visual coming down the hill and being struck in the face by a huge cruise ship tied up next to the DECC." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

2 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Rank-and-file reject Minnesota legislative leaders’ ‘skinny’ tax bill

“We put five months of thought into something they put five minutes of thought into, and I know which one’s going to be better. I’m just not sure why any Republican would even consider voting for this. I don’t think it would pass (the) House or the Senate.” -- Greg Davids

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

The Minnesota Star Tribune offers employees buyouts

By Madison McVan The Minnesota Star Tribune, the state’s largest media company, is offering employees buyouts as part of its widescale change under the leadership of publisher Steve Grove.

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Events planned to highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire change to save lives. Multiple people and organizations in the Northland are teaming up this year to

2 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

5 local prep athletes to watch in 2025-26

"She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already. She needs to keep working on her game because things will continue to be harder at every new level." Duluth Marshall coach Chibuzo Osuchukwu on Chloe Johnson, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2028

2 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Sports Notebook, Monday

Vikings Notebook C.J. Ham is on the menu for the holidays. The Vikings are slated to host a Christmas Day game for just the third time in franchise history.

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Alworth Memorial Fund announces new executive director

"Patty has laid a strong foundation for future growth, and we are committed to building on this legacy for many years to come. The board of trustees wish Patty well in her retirement." -- Board President Marieta Johnson on Patty Salo Downs

1 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten

By John Shuster In their first-ever trip to Duluth, the Iowa Demon Hawks were handed a tough 3-1 loss by a determined Duluth FC squad in a high-stakes National Premier

30 May 2025 · 2 min read

Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook

As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.