Howie: Johnson, Brown post career playoff numbers
Johnson is one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2028, and Brown is a rising star who will draw a lot of attention from college scouts next summer.
Howie: Duluth moved $695,000 in tourism decisions out of City Hall. Now the public deserves to see the scorecard.
If tourism funding is now driven by measurable return, then measurement should not stop at the application stage. Duluth should see which organizations applied, which received funding, how proposals scored against criteria, what outcomes were promised and what results were delivered one year later.
Howie: Why Pete Stauber keeps winning — and what it would actually take to beat him
For now, the political formula in Minnesota’s 8th District remains remarkably consistent. Duluth votes. The Iron Range votes. Then the rest of northern Minnesota votes. And the rest of northern Minnesota is usually enough.
Howie: The Wild found a bouncer. Now they need a sniper like Boeser.
If Kirill Kaprizov ever gets a true sniper riding shotgun -- Brock Boeser? -- the rest of the Western Conference might suddenly discover something Minnesota fans have suspected for a while now. The Wild are closer than they look.
Howie: What Duluth is really asking for in St. Paul this year
Duluth and St. Louis County are not asking for luxury investments. They are asking for help maintaining systems — water treatment plants, shoreline protection, waste management infrastructure — whose costs exceed what local taxpayers alone can reasonably sustain.
Howie: What a mom comedy tour is doing at the DECC — and why it actually makes perfect sense
Every venue eventually tells the truth about its city. Not through press releases or attendance numbers, but through what finally fills the seats.
Tim Meyer: What Duluth needs is 'old-school' housing development
Meeting Duluth’s housing needs will require focus, coordination and a willingness to try new approaches grounded in proven ideas.
Duluth Marshall seeded second in Class 2A state tourney
Duluth Marshall super-sophomore Chloe Johnson is averaging 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game his season.
Howie: Ramsey running for re-election; Our five-year plan
If re-elected, Ramsay says his priorities won’t drift. He lists them plainly: reduce the impact of illegal drugs, maintain a healthy and effective workforce and deliver professional, responsive service across the county.
The Ten Tenors bring 30th anniversary world tour to Duluth’s DECC
Known for combining traditional tenor harmonies with energetic staging and contemporary arrangements, the group has performed thousands of concerts worldwide and remains one of the longest-running touring vocal ensembles in the crossover genre.
Howie: Monsters to host pep rally, flash sale
When ownership asks fans to pick their seats at $200, they’re not just selling tickets. They’re asking the city to co-sign the project. They’re saying: Trust us early. Commit early. Help us build this from day one.
Howie: The verdict on Reinert will be about direction, not personality
The question is no longer simply whether Roger Reinert deserves another term. The question is whether Duluth believes it is on the path it wants — and if not, who has the discipline, clarity and courage to alter it. November 2027 will deliver the verdict. The work of deciding it begins now.
Howie: Essentia’s ER is the spine of Northern Minnesota
Essentia’s downtown campus functions as a Level I trauma center — the highest designation available — meaning it must have surgeons, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons and critical care specialists available at all hours. Not on call from home. Available.
Essentia Health: No layoffs planned amid role changes, informational picket scheduled
Union members have announced plans for an informational picket next week on Essentia’s downtown campus. Essentia said the picket is not a work stoppage.
Tim Meyer: Community ownership of the Twins?
If the current ownership group can deliver sustained contention, it will be welcomed. If not, it may be time to ask whether a broader form of ownership — one rooted in the community — could provide the stability and commitment required to build a true, lasting winner.