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Quote Me, Howie: On the Timberwolves-Lakers first round series

"A disappointing draw, to be sure. I would have much preferred to see the Nuggets in the first round." -- Don Ness

"Martin Sleen was probably the most impressive athlete at the meet as he placed 4th in the 55 dash, 2nd in the high jump, and anchored the winning 4x200 relay." -- Hermantown boys track coach Tyler Homstad on a season-opening indoor meet at St. Scholastica.

**State Sen. Justin Eichorn was arrested Monday in Bloomington. He’s a Grand Rapids Republican. Official Senate photo.**

Politics

GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex with a 16-year-old girl

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer State Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was arrested in Bloomington on suspicion of soliciting a minor for sex. Bloomington Police led Eichorn, 40, to believe he was talking to a 16-year-old girl and then met the senator and arrested him Monday near the 8300 block

Duluth Denfeld wide receiver-defensive back **KJ Pulliam** kissed his mother on the cheek during parents' night introductions. Howie / HowieHanson.com

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Local photo recognized by E&P

Another photo (above) snapped by Howie has been selected as Photo of the Month by Editor & Publisher. More photos taken by Howie of West Duluth activities:

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Hermantown

Hermantown Activities: Quote Me, Next Week's Events

Hawks track and field coach Tyler Homstad on his team’s performance at the Matt Kero Memorial on Friday in

**Duluth Entertainment Convention Center**

DECC

Nate Bargatze shatters attendance record at Duluth's Amsoil Arena

"Nate Bargatze was just in Dublin and now he's in Duluth, Minnesota, shattering a 14-year attendance record of Sir Elton John. It was a fantastic night at Amsoil Arena!" -- Daniel Hartman, executive director of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

**Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell. Vikings.com**

Sports

Five draftees among Vikings 2025 rookie minicamp participants

By Craig Peters The five-player Vikings 2025 NFL Draft class is taking the field for rookie minicamp along with 20

Sports

Duluth FC Media Day, meet-and-greet Monday at Clyde Iron Works

Duluth FC, a national-caliber amateur men’s soccer club based in Duluth, will hold its annual Media Day at 3:

Duluth Tourism

Destination Duluth annual celebration tonight

In addition to celebrating the photographers, Destination Duluth will launch new branding and announce its new focus on Life Up North with the local message, by local people, to locals and potential visitors and new residents, that Life Up North is better.

City of Duluth announces Tourism Marketing working group recommendations

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Sports Notebook, Monday

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Sports Notebook, Sunday

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Business

DeLuca sets retirement date for May 2025

“Her leadership knows no bounds. She assembled a multi-talented team operating in synchrony to support a bold vision for the port ... and we’re grateful for her years of service.” -- Yvonne Prettner Solon, president of the Port Authority Board of Commissioners

Sports

Howie on Prep Sports, Tuesday

Former Hermantown standout Max Plante, fresh off a gold medal performance for Team USA at the 2025 World Junior Championship in Canada, will drop the ceremonial first puck before the much-anticipated Hermantown vs. St. Cloud Cathedral game on Thursday night.

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Sports Notebook, Monday

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Vikings Notebook: Ivan Pace, Jr. set to play against Packers

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