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Alworth Scholarships application period begins today

“The Alworth Memorial Fund has always been committed to supporting northern Minnesota students dedicated to making a difference in the mathematics, science, engineering and medical fields. But many of them don’t necessarily know what direction to take while still in high school.” - Patty Salo Downs.

Lake Superior College to celebrate 80 years of education in Northeastern Minnesota

Lake Superior College today announced a year-long celebration commemorating 80 years of providing quality education to the Northeastern Minnesota region in 2025. From its beginnings as vocational classes for returning World War II veterans in 1945 to its current status as a comprehensive community and technical college, LSC has been

Howie on Prep Sports: Hawks to host Jacks in 1-2 boys hockey matchup tonight

“We are looking forward to Thursday night, obviously, and the game has added significance within the conference and the Section 7A number one seed on the line. It promises to be a great high school hockey game.” -- Hermantown coach Patrick Andrews

Greenfield Communications is now Greenfield Public Relations

Greenfield Communications, founded in Duluth in 2005, has changed its name to Greenfield Public Relations. Owner Steve Greenfield said that while “Communications” encompassed its public relations, advertising, focus group research and other communications-related services, the name did not reflect the specialty for which the company is best known. “I’ve

Quote Me, Howie

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske after his team's impressive 82-69 win at Duluth Marshall on Thursday night: "It was that team win that we needed. We talked before

Minnesota Power, Great River Energy receive key regulatory approvals

The Northland Reliability Project also will be a significant boost to Minnesota’s economy, according to a study from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UMD’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics. Researchers estimate the project will have a $2 billion total impact.

Mediator for Pastoret Terrace/Kozy litigation releases joint statement on behalf of litigants

A new historic properties fund will help to spur private investment in historic downtown. Although the Pastoret Terrace itself will be lost to demolition, the settlement will allow the site of the Pastoret Terrace to be a catalyst for reinvestment in the neighborhood.

Vikings Notebook: Vikings agree to contract extension with head coach Kevin O'Connell

"Kevin (O'Connell) is exactly who we believed him to be when we named him as our head coach – an innovative play caller, an excellent communicator and a strong leader who motivates and connects with his players." Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf said.

Nominate women across the Northland for the prestigious Rosie Awards

Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and announced during the 8th annual Rosie Awards event on Wednesday, March 5 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, Feb. 1.

Howie on Prep Sports, Tuesday

Note: Howie on Prep Sports is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown will host Duluth Denfeld at 7:15 tonight before traveling to Duluth Marshall on Thursday in back-to-back Lake Superior Conference boys basketball games this week. The then banged-up Hawks (2-10)

Howie on Prep Sports

"What is obvious coming out of that game (Shakopee) is that Bryce (Francisco) is the best goalie in the state. His calm presence made making saves look easy ... He has been absolutely sensational for us this season.” -- Hawks boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews

City of Duluth Sustainability Office secures stormwater resiliency implementation grants

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth was recently awarded two Stormwater Resiliency Implementation Grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control agency to improve the City’s stormwater infrastructure and management approaches. The two grants—one for $2.2 million and another for $7 million—will be used to fund improvements

Vikings Notebook

Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth The Minnesota Vikings are currently slated to make three selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Current Vikings 2025 Draft Picks: Round 1 Round 5 Round 5 (from Browns via Za'Darius Smith

Two court decisions upend Minnesota legislative session

Democrats have thus far boycotted GOP-led House proceedings in an effort to deny a quorum, which is the minimum number of members that must be present to conduct business. The two sides will make oral arguments at the Supreme Court next week.

Awesome Movie: The DECC's Unconventional Chef

An engaging 8-minute movie entitled "The UnConventional Chef" featuring Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Executive Chef Jerry Carpenter.

Saturday Prep Sports Notebook

Note: Saturday Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. SATURDAY RESULTS Boys Basketball Duluth Denfeld 95, Princeton 87 Duluth Marshall 72, Ely 61 Girls Basketball Rock Ridge 54, Pequot Lakes 40 Boys Hockey Rock Ridge 8, Duluth East 4 GAMES

Friday Prep Sports Notebook

Note: Friday Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. THURSDAY RESULTS Girls Basketball Duluth Marshall 102, Grand Rapids 36. Chloe Johnson had 37 points and Cairin Berger 20 for the Hilltoppers. Proctor 75, Hermantown 52. Chloe Carlson and Lily Smith scored

St. Louis County hires Shane Peterson as new Property Management Director

“Shane was selected from an impressive pool of finalists based on his extensive operations management, capital planning and leadership experiences." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray

St. Louis County seeking public input through survey

"We very much value the opinions and information we gain from this survey. In some cases, it becomes rationale to redirect resources, and in other instance we find it reaffirms that people appreciate decisions we've made." -- County Board Chair Annie Harala

Howie on Prep Sports

“What we hadn’t been able to do since the East Grand Forks and Mahtomedi weekend is play two great games back-to-back, so the real test for this group came on Saturday as we took the long bus ride to Warroad playing our first three-game week of the season.” -- Hawks hockey coach Patrick Andrews

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.

Sports Notebook, Monday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TODAY'S GAMES National Football League Playoffs Vikings vs. LA Rams, 7 p.m. Prep Boys Hockey North Shore at Moose Lake Area

Sports Notebook, Sunday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TODAY'S GAMES National Football League Playoffs Packers at Philadelphia, 3:30 p.m. National Hockey League Wild at Las Vegas, 7 p.m. SATURDAY RESULTS National Football League Playoffs Houston 32,

Howie's Sports Notebook, Saturday

“However, we have yet to have a complete a full game. We are hoping that as we continue to build that an ‘aha moment’ will come and we will be able to show teams what we can do for 36 minutes.” -- Hermantown girls basketball coach Eric Borndal

Pleasure skating ice rink and warming house at Bayfront Park opening Saturday

The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division will open the Bayfront Park Warming House and pleasure skating ice rink on Saturday. During operating hours, a limited number of ice skates will be available to the public at no cost to Bayfront skaters. Board games and art supplies will also

Application deadline is Jan. 15 for $24,000 Alworth Scholarships

There are only a few days left for northern Minnesota high school seniors to apply for a $24,000 college scholarship from the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund. Applications may be submitted by the Jan. 15 deadline at www.AlworthScholarship.org, which also includes tips for applying, eligibility

Vikings, Club One Under Notebooks

Jefferson wrapped up the regular season with 103 catches for 1,533 yards (14.9 average) and 10 touchdowns. He finished sixth in receptions, second in receiving yards and tied for sixth in TD catches this season.

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

St. Louis County Board selects Annie Harala as board chair for 2025

"We have a lot of work ahead this year, but the word I think about is 'steady'. We don't always know what's going to happen at the federal level or the state level, but we are a Board that's consistent." -- Annie Harala

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.

Sports Notebook, Monday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Legendary Duluth golfers Gunnar Engebretsen and Nate Burke won The Fairway Freeze 2-man scramble championship at Club One Under at historic Fitger's Complex on December 28. Tyler Ledin and Ryan Lundgren

Sports Notebook: Blake edges Duluth Denfeld in boys hoops

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Class 2A, No. 5 Blake defeated Duluth Denfeld 72-66 in a high school boys basketball nonconference game Saturday afternoon at historic Denfeld Gym. The Bears improved to 7-0 and the Hunters fell to

Sports Notebook, Saturday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Games College Men's Hockey Alaska at Bulldogs College Men's Basketball Bulldogs at Minnesota State University College Women's Basketball Bulldogs at Minnesota State University Prep

Ken Larson, Bulldogs, Prep Sports in the News

“While I feel humbled by this recognition, I accept it on behalf of the many generous donors and volunteers whose compassion and dedication ensure the Northern Lights Foundation continues to make a difference in so many lives.” -- Ken Larson

Cider North returns to DECC

When the season of lights darkens, it's good to know there's more fun on the horizon. The DECC is bringing back the sold-out success of Cider North with its warm, cider-infused patio vibe. Attendees sip ciders from across the state while enjoying the laid-back atmosphere with

Prep Sports Notebook, Thursday

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Boys Hockey Grand Rapids at Duluth East Rock Ridge at Hermantown Cloquet-Esko-Carlton at Superior Duluth Marshall at North Shore Boys Basketball Milaca at Hermantown Two Harbors at Cook County Floodwood at South

Howie Prep Sports Notebook: Hawks girls hoopsters 8-2 to start 2025

Note: Howie Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown girls basketball coach Eric Borndal was noticeably pleased by his team's effort following a 68-50 victory at Esko last Friday night. “We had, perhaps, our best first half

Vikings Notebook: Vikings at Lions in Week 18 to decide NFC North

Note: Vikings Report is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. By Craig Peters, Vikings.com The NFC North Champion won't be definitively crowned until Week 18 and the final game of the NFL's 2024 regular season. Minnesota's

Wendy Skottegard-Burke named new director at Arrowhead Juvenile Center

“She’s been an integral part of AJC operations, and I’m confident she will be an effective leader for our young people, and our staff in this new role.” -- Becky Pogatchnik, Executive Director of Arrowhead Regional Corrections

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

Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Ivan Pace, Jr., is returning to action and just in time for the 129th Border Battle. The Vikings (13-2) on Saturday activated the second-year linebacker who completed his return from a hamstring injury

Friday Prep Scoreboard

Note: Prep Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. BOYS BASKETBALL Delano 102, Hermantown 75 Cherry 89, Duluth Denfeld 77 Esko 74, Duluth Marshall 53 Minneapolis South 62, Duluth East 61 Zimmerman 72, Rock Ridge 57 Cloquet 82, Cromwell-Wright 48 Pine City

John's Journal: Celebrating 154 years of basketball officiating experience

“We’re all spring chickens. The camaraderie of being with a group of guys, it’s a good family. And it’s good for your health to stay active.” -- Jerry Ujdur

Howie's Sports Notebook, Thursday

“We are still playing with lines combinations and matchups, so hopefully as we turn the calendar to 2025 we get a bit more consistency and cohesion as we establish an identity as a team.” -- Hermantown hockey coach Patrick Andrews

Howie's Sports Notebook, Monday

Note: Howie's Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. First-year Hermantown/Proctor Alpine Ski Head Coach Cassidy Chaney has high hopes for her team for the already-underway 2024-25 season. “With Tobias Schunk and Britta Hansen leading our boys and

Vikings Notebook

Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Minnesota Vikings (12-2) on Saturday announced the use of standard elevations for defensive back Bobby McCain and tight end Nick Muse ahead of visiting the Seattle Seahawks (8-6) in Week 16. McCain

Howie's Sports Notebook, Sunday

The Hawks are committed to pounding the ball inside to their ultra-elite bigs Olivia Johnson, Aurora Decker and Jailynn Sherrill, and standout guards Bailey Hermanson and Danika Bolf are lighting it up from the outside.

Howie's Sports Notebook, Saturday

Note: Howie's Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Prep Girls Basketball Hermantown 69, Duluth Denfeld 38. Bailey Hermanson 20 points for the Hawks (7-2). Proctor 59, Milaca 49. Chloe Carlson 22 points for the Rails (9-1). Ely 58,

Howie's Sports Notebook, Friday

Note: Howie's Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TODAY'S GAMES Prep Boys Basketball Cherry at Moose Lake-Willow River Pequot Lakes at Grand Rapids Littlefork-Big Falls at Hill City South Ridge at Cromwell-Wright Hibbing at Cloquet Proctor

Breaking News: Two individuals located deceased in vehicle at Duluth Airport (Updated with names)

Duluth Police responded to an attempt to locate a male who was having suicidal ideations. Officers located the male’s vehicle on the top floor of the parking ramp at the Duluth International Airport (4701 Grinden Drive) with the male and a female, deceased in a vehicle. The two parties

Howie's Sports Notebook, Thursday

Note: Howie's Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TODAY'S GAMES Prep Boys Hockey St. Cloud Cathedral at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Northern Lakes at Duluth Denfeld Duluth East at Holy Angels Grand Rapids at Edina East Ridge at Forest

City of Duluth launches Crime Map Dashboard

As a commitment to building trust through transparency with our community, the Duluth Police Department is launching an online crime mapping dashboard that displays various types of crime incidents that were reported in our community for the past three years. The incidents on the crime map include all offense categories

Howie's Sports Notebook, Wednesday

Note: Howie's Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The 29th annual Icebreaker Invitational girls youth hockey tournament will be held January 10-12. Seventy teams and nearly 1,000 players ages 8-16 from across the Midwest and Canada will

St. Louis County Board approves $504 million budget for 2025

The County also honored two longtime public servants, and highlighted staff and Commissioner Paul McDonald for work on tax-forfeited lands legal settlement and policy

Reprint It! C.J. Ham's party for Boys & Girls Club features surprises for MOY nominee

"I don't even know what to say. It was crazy," (Ham) said of the sea of 30s. "It was pretty funny, especially with all these little kids wearing jerseys about six sizes too big. But just an absolute blessing to walk in here and have all this set up. I'm humbled. I really am."

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Note: Howie's Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown’s young and injury-challenged boys basketball team played one of its best games last Saturday despite losing to Columbia Heights 75-67 in the Southside Showcase at Benilde-St. Margaret’

Duluth's 2025 legislative priorites; Ness, Doty, Fanning on Lot D

"Lot D, while a difficult parcel to develop because of its location to the bay, seawall issues and contamination, is a prime site that can become a valuable asset and addition to the Canal Park/Bayfront District." -- Former Duluth Mayor Gary Doty

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Monday

Note: Howie's Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Class 1A, No. 1 Hermantown recorded its second boys hockey overtime tie before posting its two most impressive wins of the season last week. The Hawks and Duluth Marshall

Minnesota: An easy mark

By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer Last week Gov. Tim Walz told Minnesotans that one of the drivers of the state’s emerging “fiscal imbalance” — i.e., over the next couple years, we’ll be spending more than we’re taking in — is the rapid increase in spending on early

Reprint It: Daniel Fanning on Jim Carlson scoring commuted sentence

"(Many) helped put a stop to Carlson’s brazen illegal activity and destruction. Many of us worked diligently to help make our downtown safer, and it was with Carlson behind bars." -- Daniel Fanning

Prep Sports Notebook, Sunday

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. SATURDAY SCOREBOARD Boys Basketball Duluth Marshall 73, Pine City 67 South St. Paul 77, Duluth Denfeld 59. Sophomore center Carter Brown 20 points for the Hunters. Cherry 82, Sacred Heart 63 Columbia

Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. FRIDAY RESULTS Boys Hockey Hermantown 5, Centennial 2. Senior power forward River Freeman two goals for the Hawks (3-1-2), who host Maple Grove (4-3-0) at 5 p.m. today. The visiting Crimson

Regional Stormwater Protection team holds contest to encourage public input

By Kelli Latuska The Regional Stormwater Protection Team is encouraging public input and suggestions on how to protect area lakes and streams from stormwater runoff via an annual contest. Members of the public can be entered for a chance to win prizes from the RSPT when they suggest ideas for

Brian Prudhomme Quotes, Prep Sports Notebook

Duluth East defeated Brainerd 2-1 in overtime in high school boys hockey at Duluth Heritage Center on Thursday night. The Greyhounds recorded their first victory in eight starts.

Duluth’s Incline Village funding and timing unaffected by other real estate developments

Longtime, New York-based developer Luzy Ostreicher, who is leading the project, said today that everything is on schedule for the planned Spring 2026 opening of the initial phase of Incline Village, a 70-unit condominium development.

LSC Nursing Pinning Ceremony takes place Friday

The Lake Superior College Fall Nursing Pinning Ceremony will take place Friday, December 13 at 5 p.m. in The Commons of the main campus. LSC will graduate 34 students from its professional nursing program this fall semester. The program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in

U of M athletic department dismissed whistleblower following accusations of athlete mistreatment

Moira Novak, who oversaw the athletic department’s trainers and team physicians for nearly 20 years, repeatedly brought her concerns to athletic department administrators and the medical director.

Essentia East Market APPs honor union anniversary, call for return to bargaining table

“By ignoring our union and refusing to come to the bargaining table, Essentia is ignoring the very people who are essential to the care and well-being of patients across Minnesota. We deserve better than this. We deserve respect.” -- Neissa Boehm

Thursday Prep Notebook

SECTIONS – St. Louis County . Lake Superior College . Sports . Media Note: Prep Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TODAY'S GAMES Boys Basketball Grand Rapids at Proctor Duluth Denfeld at Cloquet Greenway at Hibbing Two Harbors at Deer River Rock Ridge

Lake Superior College to host free holiday choir concert

The Lake Superior College Choir will conduct a free Holiday Showcase concert on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Atrium of the LSC Main Campus. The 16-voice LSC choir will be joined by members of the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College choir, along with special

The Nutcracker is this weekend at Symphony Hall

The Minnesota Ballet will present The Nutcracker on Friday through Sunday at Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Also at the DECC this weekend: Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show at

Wednesday Prep Notebook

SECTIONS – St. Louis County . Lake Superior College . Sports . Media Note: Prep Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. PREP STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Duluth Denfeld senior point guard MarNaries Ferguson has been named HowieHanson.com Prep Student-Athlete of the Week. He is

Tuesday Prep Events / Scoreboard

“After a very tough game against Proctor, I loved our response against Irondale on Saturday. We had fifteen different players score in the game, led by junior point guard Bailey Hermanson who had 23 points.” -- Hawks head coach Eric Borndal

Lake Superior College in the News

The Office of Higher Education has awarded Lake Superior College with a 2024 Inclusive Higher Education Grant to increase opportunities for all Minnesotans. The $200,000 grant will help college staff develop new or enhance existing initiatives to increase overall enrollment and access for students with an intellectual and developmental

Howie: Hawks ranked first in Minnesota 1A boys hockey

Note: Howie's Prep Hockey Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Class 1A, No. 1-ranked Hermantown has exploded to another strong start in boys hockey, even though its 2-1-1 overall record might not leap off your computer screen. The Hawks

Lake Superior College to host Fall Student Art Show

The 3-day art exhibit to take place in the Main Concourse of the Main Campus.

Quote Me, Howie: Chibuzo Osuchukwu, Duluth Marshall girls basketball coach

"She's bigger, faster and stronger than a year ago. She extended her range a lot, too. That's the goal, to improve each year. She has a high basketball IQ and that's why a lot of college coaches love her already." -- Osuchukwu on ultra-elite freshman Chloe Johnson

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Notebook

"It is also clear from the volume of messages I have received from our members that they too had hoped this work would be done in Duluth by one, or more, of our talented firms." -- Matt Baumgartner, president of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce

Lake Superior College News

Lake Superior College is hosting Amazing Race-style event involving LSC students and Proctor High School students today, where they will compete to care for a patient in the preoperative phase, ensuring their safe transfer to the operating room, and will then continue providing care in the postoperative phase. It’s

Thursday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Games High School Girls Basketball Duluth Marshall at Duluth Denfeld Proctor at Hermantown Tartan at Duluth East Grand Rapids at Cass Lake-Bena Cherry at Cook County Silver Bay at South

Fatal bicycle-vehicle crash in Duluth

Initial investigation shows the bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was riding westbound when he went through the crosswalk without checking for oncoming traffic. The male was struck by two vehicles.

Temporary closure of section of eastbound Superior Street

Wednesday Prep Sports Notebook

Takeaways from Duluth Denfeld's 64-52 high school boys basketball win over Duluth East on Tuesday night, from Hunters head coach Phill Homere, Greyhounds head coach Rhett McDonald, Hunters elite guard MarNaries Ferguson and legendary The Fan 106.5 play-by-play announcer Brian Prudhomme. Read the story. Note: Prep Hockey

Minnesota Forest Industries wins 'Telly Award'

“Climate change has been described as a threat to human lives and livelihoods, so it’s gratifying that the quality products made in Minnesota are part of the solution.” -- MFI Executive Vice President Rick Horton

Prep Sports Notebook: Denfeld edges Duluth East in boys basketball opener

WCHA announces partnership with the Duluth News Tribune

"The DNT recognizes the continued importance of the growth of women's and girl's hockey and remains committed to telling the inspirational stories of these student athletes." -- Duluth News Tribune Publisher Neal Ronquist

Lincoln Park businesses celebrate the season

Duluth's Lincoln Park is in the holiday gift shopping spirit with their upcoming Winter Market. Over 20 neighborhood businesses are participating in this year's event and around 100 vendors will be hosted at the All American Club, Bent Paddle Brewing, Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace, Duluth Pottery,

Prep Hockey Notebook

“Being up late against Cretin-Derham Hall, that tie hurt, but overall it was a positive weekend. The Cretin game lived up to the hype and had it all – power plays, great goals, a fight and overtime." -- Hermantown coach Patrick Andrews

Quote Me, Howie: Jill Johnson's tribute to her dad, Mike Randolph

"Your legacy may be in the record books now, but long before that it already lived in every team you have built, every player that you have mentored, all four children you have raised with these same values, and every person you inspired along the way. Congrats on 708 Wins." -- Jill Johnson

Tuesday Games

Minnesota high school boys hockey rankings

Quote Me, Howie: Phill Homere, Rhett McDonald, Andy Fenske

"Most people look at our team and think this is our rebuilding year. I do not agree. We are returning three starters and have guys on this team who can flat-out play." -- Duluth Denfeld boys basketball coach Phill Homere

Hawks begin three-game homestand Tuesday

This Week in Hermantown Sports

Sports Notebook, Thursday

2024 Good Neighbor Award open for nominations

Sports Notebook, Wednesday

City of Duluth Engineering Division provides update on Idaho Street closure in Morgan Park

Vikings place Ivan Pace on IR; sign former Commanders LB Jamin Davis

The Vikings on Tuesday offset having to place linebacker Ivan Pace, Jr., on Injured Reserve with the signing of former Commanders LB Jamin Davis. Minnesota also announced the activation of rookie outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy, who joined the team as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA. Murphy has been

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert on the city's tourism marketing RFP

"But we have worked extremely hard in this first year to do things the right way, and do what I said we would do: keep property taxes low, improve public safety, increase housing, fix our streets, and develop our commercial tax base." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

Duluth Northern Stars game photos

Physical altercation today at Duluth Denfeld

The Howie Blog Prep Boys Basketball Rankings, Week 1

St. Louis County Board approves cannabis ordinance

Anyone hoping to open a cannabis business in St. Louis County must first apply for a license through the state's Office of Cannabis Management.

Today's Games, Tuesday

Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Northland Foundation awards more than $1.1 million in grants

The Howie Blog Headlines, Tuesday

Today's Most-Read Stories . County Assessor offers reminder: homestead application deadline is December 31 . The Howie Blog Prep Hockey Rankings, Week 1 . Breaking News: City of Duluth announces result of Tourism Marketing RFP process . Legendary Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on his 2024-25 Hawks, who begin regular season

Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

The Howie Blog Prep Boys Hockey Rankings, Week 1

Quote Me, Howie; Club One Under Scramble results

"This weekend will be exciting and incredibly challenging as we take on two AA powers in Cretin-Durham Hall and Hill Murray." -- Legendary Hermantown hockey coach Patrick Andrews

Sports Notebook, Saturday

Duluth East loses puck opener

White Bear Lake blanked Duluth East 4-0 in both team's high school boys hockey opener Friday night at Heritage Arena in Duluth. The Greyhounds host Blaine (1-0) at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Other high school boys hockey results Friday night: Grand Rapids 3, Forest Lake 2

Quote Me, Howie: Brooks Johnson

“Brooks has become one of the most dynamic scorers in the state and is just scratching the surface of what he can be as a player.” -- Bulldogs men's basketball coach Justin Wieck

Sports Notebook, Friday

Temporary closure and traffic control change for St. Mary's Essentia demolition project

Breaking News

Note: The Howie Blog Breaking News is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. City of Duluth announces result of Tourism Marketing RFP process

Breaking News: City of Duluth announces result of Tourism Marketing RFP process

Free parking downtown for Christmas City of the North Parade

For the convenience of the thousands of people who converge on Downtown Duluth for this annual event, free parade parking begins after 5 p.m. at several ramps and lots.

Charter subscription drive

The hometown The Howie Blog (HowieHanson.com) is pitching a charter subscription offer to continue to receive our local daily enewsletter and unlimited readership access to stories on our website, for only $50 a year. Your subscription will help support our continuing efforts publish positive local news, sports and events

Quote Me, Howie: Thursday, Nov. 21

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Most-Read Stories . Quote Me, Howie: Eric Borndal, Justin Wieck . Quote Me, Howie: Phill Homere . Sports Notebook, Thursday . Quote Me, Howie: Steve Battaglia . Print It! Roger Reinert's Facebook

Sports Notebook, Thursday

Quote Me, Howie: Eric Borndal, Justin Wieck

"We are fortunate to have a fun mix of athleticism and size and hope to capitalize on that on both ends of the floor." -- New Hermantown girls basketball head coach Eric Borndal

Applications now open for The Minnesota Star Tribune’s 2025 Connect Grant

Underrepresented Minnesota businesses and nonprofits can now apply to receive marketing expertise and advertising credits

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Tuesday Sports Notebook

The Downtown Holiday Window Contest Will Shine Bright!

Duluth Workforce Development Board seeking applications for board membership

Lake Superior College again recognized for student voting

LSC is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election

Quote Me, Howie: Steve Battaglia

"I’ve coached this group of seniors since they were in kindergarten, and I expect us to be very competitive." -- Cloquet boys basketball coach Steve Battaglia

Quote Me, Howie: Rhett McDonald

"I’ve been fortunate to coach some remarkable kids — players who could have easily averaged 30 points a game elsewhere but chose instead to focus on winning section championships and competing at the state level." -- Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald

Quote Me, Howie: Phill Homere

"I can see him playing at the D2 level. But to get to D1, if he works on some small things, I think he could play at that level, too." -- Duluth Denfeld boys basketball coach Phill Homere on ultra-elite senior point guard Marnaries Ferguson

Sports Notebook, Sunday

Sports Notebook, Sunday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Events National Football League Vikings (7-2) at Tennessee (2-7), noon Saturday Results College Football Bulldogs 30, Minnesota State Mankato 16 College Men's Hockey Bulldogs 7, Miami 2. UMD

Sports Notebook, Saturday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Events College Football Minnesota State, Mankato at Bulldogs College Men's Hockey Bulldogs at Miami College Women's Hockey Minnesota at Bulldogs High School Girls Hockey Proctor/Hermantown

Print It! Roger Reinert's Snow Emergency 101 Class

Sports Notebook, Friday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Events College Men's Hockey Bulldogs at Miami, 6:05 p.m. (NCHC.tv) College Women's Hockey Minnesota at Bulldogs, 6 p.m. Prep Girls Hockey Proctor-Hermantown

St. Louis County Board to host public meetings on 2025 budget

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board will hold two public meetings to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and tax levy for 2025. The first meeting is Monday, November 18, at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, lower-level conference room. The second

Portion of East 11th Street to close temporarily for contractor work

By Kelli Latuska Contractors will be closing a portion of East 11th Street adjacent to Myers-Wilkins Elementary School beginning Friday, November 15. The closure is anticipated to be in place through the end of January. The closure will be located just to the east of the intersection of Eighth Avenue

Howie Sports Blog: Hawks boys hoops begins competitive rebuild

“Having seniors Blake Sundland and Alex Schott lead the way will be a great start for what we need. Those two bring a lot of experience back and have been a big part of our program success the past few seasons.” -- Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske

Dwight Yoakam, The Mavericks to perform at Amsoil

The legendary Dwight Yoakam is bringing his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour with The Mavericks to Amsoil Arena on Saturday, March 22. Tickets start at $45 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and

County Assessor offers reminder: homestead application deadline is December 31

The St. Louis County Assessor's Department has an important reminder for anyone who moved last year: the deadline to apply for homestead classification is December 31, 2024. The property owner must apply for this classification. It does not happen automatically at closing. A homestead classification may qualify the

City of Duluth search for new city administrator now underway

“It has been a privilege to have spent this year assisting in getting Mayor Reinert’s administration up and running.” -- Current city administrator David Montgomery

St. Louis County completes three-year 'Bridge Bundling' project

By Dana Kazel Over the last three construction seasons, St. Louis County Public Works has replaced 17 bridges throughout the County, while MnDOT replaced an additional four bridges in neighboring Carlton County. The 21 bridges were awarded as one large Bridge Bundling project contract as part of a new Federal

Quote Me, Howie: Brooks Johnson

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Marshall power forward Brooks Johnson passed on a handful of Division I offers to sign with the D2 Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs on November 13. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound prized recruit is the No.

2024-25 Hermantown Girls Basketball Schedule

Nov. 23 – at Cloquet Nov. 26 – at Bemidji Dec. 3 – North Branch Dec. 5 – Proctor Dec. 7 – Irondale Dec. 10 – Chisago Lakes Dec. 13 – at Grand Rapids Dec. 17 – Cloquet Dec. 20 – at Duluth Denfeld Dec. 26-27 – at Esko Tournament Jan. 3 – at Duluth East Jan. 10 – at East Grand

2024-25 Hermantown Boys Basketball Schedule

Nov. 27 – at Proctor Nov. 30 – Princeton Dec. 6 – Hibbing Dec. 14 – at Columbia Heights Dec. 19 – at Duluth Denfeld Dec. 21 – Chisago Lakes Dec. 27-28 – at Delano Tournament Jan. 2 – Milaca Jan. 7 – at Duluth East Jan. 9 – at Cloquet Jan. 14 – Bemidji Jan. 21 – Duluth Denfeld Jan. 23

Search for missing Fredenberg man

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office/Rescue Squad and the Fredenberg Volunteer Fire Department are searching for 62-year-old Marc Curran, a local resident who has not been seen or heard from since approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday. Curran left his home near the Bear Island Road area

Geothermal field approved for use at St. Louis County landfill

"In this area, where we have the cleanest water in the state, we want to make sure we protect it." -- St. Louis County Board Chair Keith Nelson

Amy Grant to perform at DECC

Contemporary Christian Music superstar Amy Grant is scheduled to perform at DECC Symphony Hall on Sunday, April 6. Conventional wisdom is that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts,

2024-25 Hermantown Hockey Schedule

Nov. 29 – Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Nov. 30 – at Hill-Murray, 3 p.m. Dec. 6 – East Grand Forks, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 – at Duluth Marshall, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 – at Centennial, 7 p.m. Dec. 14 – Maple Grove, 5 p.m. Dec. 17 – Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.

SWL&P receives Wisconsin Vets Ready Employer award for 2024

“We’ve always been proud to support veterans and their families and are honored to receive this recognition from the state.” -- Rob Sandstrom, SWL&P President

Prep Sports Notebook, Monday

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Prep boys hockey, girls basketball, alpine and Nordic ski, and gymnastics teams open training camp today. Teams and elite players to watch: Hermantown in boys hockey (senior forward River Freeman and senior

Sunday Scoreboard

Note: Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Events National Football League Vikings (6-2) at Jacksonville (2-7), noon National Hockey League Wild (10-2-2) at Chicago (5-9-1), 6 p.m.

Saturday Scoreboard

Note: Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Pro Hockey Notebook Former Bulldogs defenseman Scott Perunovich scored his first National Hockey League goal tonight against the Washington Capitals. Watch the replay. College Men's Hockey North Dakota 4, Bulldogs 1. Fighting

Statement from Lake Superior College on the passing of Kathryn (Kat) Ramsland

Kathryn (Kat) Ramsland was a cherished member of the Lake Superior College Art Department. She was a passionate educator and esteemed colleague who left a lasting impact on her students, the college, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. This tragic loss is deeply felt across our campus

City of Duluth selects director of planning and economic development department

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth is announcing that, pending city council confirmation, it has selected Ben Van Tassel as its next director of its planning and economic development department. “Ben is one of the most reflective system thinkers we have in the organization,” said Mayor Roger Reinert. “I’

Sports Notebook, Saturday

TODAY'S EVENTS College Football Minnesota at Rutgers, 11 a.m. Bulldogs at Concordia-St. Paul, noon Men's College Basketball Nebraska-Omaha at Gophers, 2:30 p.m. Oklahoma Baptist at Bulldogs, 3 p.m. College Women's Basketball Bulldogs at NW Oklahoma State, 5:30 p.m.

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman

My close, personal friend Fred Friedman on the 2024 presidential election – "I cannot decide whether Trump won on the economy or whether that is a disingenuous answer given by voters who do not care to admit that they are not going to vote for a woman in a national

Duluth Winter Village returns to the DECC

The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive this December 7 and 8. The magic of local businesses, charming wooden shopping cabins, family-friendly activities, hot food, beverages (including beer and cocktails), bonfires, and carolers continues to be a magical tradition. The festivities are held outside

Duluth Police identifies five dead, including two youth, in murder-suicide in West Duluth

The Duluth Police Department is releasing the names of the individuals involved in the tragic event that shook our community. 6000 block of Tacony Street 47-year-old Duluth resident Erin Abramson and 15-year-old Duluth resident Jacob Nephew were located deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. 4400 block of West 6th Street 45-year-old

News conference and ribbon cutting to celebrate completion of three-year "Bridge Bundling" project

Over the last three years, St. Louis County Public Works, through a unique partnership with MnDOT, has completed a $25.33 million Bridge Bundling project. Through this joint project, made possible by receiving $10.25 million in Federal grant funding, St. Louis County replaced 17 bridges throughout the County, while

Sports Notebook, Friday

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Games College Men's Basketball SE Oklahoma State at Bulldogs, 5 p.m. College Women's Basketball Bulldogs at SE Oklahoma State, 7:30 p.m. College

Duluth Police Report: Death Investigation Update

Initial investigation shows that a 47-year-old female and a juvenile were located deceased inside a residence in the 6000 block of Tacony Street with what appears to be multiple gunshot wounds. A suspect was identified and officers set up a perimeter at his residence in the 4400 block of West

Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) this weekend

Duluth Playhouse starts its 2024-2025 Youth Theatre season with Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition), running Friday through Sunday at the NorShor Theatre in Downtown Duluth. Guided by a talented cast of 28 young performers, the spectacular new musical is filled with heartwarming moments, laughter, adventure, and unforgettable songs from the

Quote Me, Howie: Scott Sandelin, Zam Plante

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Bulldogs men’s hockey coach Scott Sandelin on facing North Dakota in NCHC season openers Friday and Saturday night at Amsoil (UMD is 3-4-0 overall and riding a two-game win streak, and

St. Louis County to host ribbon cutting for new geo-thermal cell at landfill

Construction of the new geo-thermal cell at the St. Louis County landfill is complete and approved for use. To celebrate this first-of-a-kind project in the state, St. Louis County will host a news conference at the landfill to discuss how this technology will work to capture naturally occurring heat that

Quote Me, Howie

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Fred Friedman, previewing the 2024-25 Gophers men's basketball team – "Not enough talent or height or NIL money to compete in the very tough Big 42, or whatever the professional

Garfield Avenue northbound/southbound ramps to reopen

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, as part of the Twin Ports Interchange project, will reopen the northbound/southbound ramps to/from Garfield Avenue at the I-535 Blatnik Bridge on Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. Reopening at the same time is 20th/19th Avenue West which closed in Feb.

County seeks residents to serve on Public Health and Human Services Advisory Committee

St. Louis County is seeking volunteers to serve on its Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Advisory Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to both the County Board and the PHHS Department regarding public health and human service needs of St. Louis County communities and residents. In the

City of Duluth to host West Superior Street reconstruction project public meeting

Note: The Howie Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth invites community members, business owners, and stakeholders to attend the fifth public meeting regarding the reconstruction of West Superior Street between Carlton and West Michigan

Howie: Hawks thrilling comeback win against North Branch one for the record books

Note: The Howie Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Last Friday was a historic night for Hermantown's legendary football program, when the second-seeded Hawks stormed back from a 21-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat top-seed North Branch

Hawks defeat North Branch, advance to state 4A prep football quarterfinals

Down 21 points in the third quarter, Hermantown mounted an epic comeback to defeat top-seeded North Branch 35-28 in the Class 4A, Section 7 prep football championship game on Friday night at Marv Heikkinen Field in West Duluth.

City of Duluth snow plow naming contest open for online voting

A field of 10 name finalists has been narrowed from a pool of over 300. They are now open for public voting on the City of Duluth website in the city’s first-ever snowplow naming contest. The finalist names, in no particular order, are: Enger Plower Blizzard Wizzard Dewaagonebidood ("

Application period begins today for $24,000 Alworth Scholarships

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, which has awarded $57.8 million in scholarships to northern Minnesota students, begins its annual application period on Nov. 1, 2024. Applications for scholarships totaling $24,000 are due by Jan. 15, 2025. Since 1949, Alworth scholarships have been awarded to dedicated

AIMCLEAR wins seven U.S. Search Awards

The recognitions continue AIMCLEAR’s strong performance in the U.S. Search Awards, the nation’s most competitive contest for paid and organic search conversion, data, public relations, programmatic media and other communication channels.

Friday Sports Notebook

Note: The Howie Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Events Class 4A, Section 7 Prep Football Championship No. 1-seeded North Branch (7-2) vs. No. 2 Hermantown (8-1), 7 p.m. Duluth Denfeld. “We will have to play our

Thursday Sports Notebook

The Howie Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Tonight Class 3A, Section 7 Volleyball Championship No.1 North Branch vs. No. 2 Hemantown, 6 p.m. Cloquet Class 3A, Section 7 Football Championship No. 1 Pequot Lakes vs. No. 2 Two

Vikings Notebook: Vikings acquire tackle Cam Robinson in trade with Jaguars

Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. For the third consecutive year, the Vikings have made a Week 9 trade to compensate for a Week 8 injury. This time, Minnesota (5-2) has finalized terms to acquire left tackle Cam Robinson

Howie: Sleen, Hermantown to face top-seeded North Branch

“He is a special back who is already starting to draw comparisons to some of the greatest running backs that have come through Hermantown. And we have had a ton of them." -- Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on sophomore halfback Martin Sleen

Jason Meyer promoted to Director of St. Louis County Land and Minerals

"Jason has dedicated his career to strengthening the forests in St. Louis County and our contributions to the wood products industry." -- Kevin Gray, St. Louis County Administrator

Kingston named outstanding academic and student affairs administrator

Lake Superior College’s Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Linda Kingston received the Outstanding Academic and Student Affairs Administrator Award at the Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) Conference last week. The Minnesota State ASA Leadership Awards recognize faculty, staff, and administrators from around the state

Arts & Entertainment Notebook

Duluth Playhouse presents Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6-22 at the NorShor Theatre. Featuring a sweeping score that includes “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” the magical Broadway musical

St. Louis County encourages people to turn on a green light in support of veterans

Whether it be a single green light bulb or a string of green lights, people are asked to display them November 4-11, the week leading up to Veterans Day.

Sports Notebook: Hermantown-North Branch 7AAAA final a major treat

“To say a section championship is a goal is one thing, but we must go out and achieve it now. No more words, just actions.” -- Hawks coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Sports Notebook, Sunday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Saturday Results Class 4A, Section 7 Prep Football Semifinals No. 2 Hermantown 41, No. 3 Duluth Denfeld 21 No. 1 North Branch 20, No. 4 Grand Rapids 14 OT Class 3A, Section 7

Sports Notebook: Superior Nightmare 5K Results

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Carter Vork and Lauren Dynek, both from Duluth, were the first to cross the finish line on Saturday morning at the Superior Nightmare 5K. Vork, 25, clinched the men's race in

Quote Me, Howie: Head coaches preview No. 3 Denfeld at No. 2 Hermantown football semifinal

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on Saturday's Class 4A, Section 7 semifinal at Hermantown – "We're very excited about getting another chance to compete against Hermantown in

City of Duluth to host City Hall-oween event

By Kelli Latuska Duluth City Hall will again be open for trick-or-treaters for its City Hall-oween event, scheduled on Wednesday, October 30 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. City Hall-oween will be a safe place for children to come in costume and trick-or-treat from each department housed in City

Lake Superior College Athletics Notebook

Note: Lake Superior College Athletics Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Here are the latest happenings in Lake Superior College athletics: Clay Target Wins MCAC Red Division Championship; Places Fourth at MCAC Championships The LSC Co-Ed Clay Target team captured the

USA Curling Men’s & Women’s National Championships Notebook

Note: USA Curling Men’s & Women’s National Championships Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Tickets are now available for the USA Curling Men’s & Women’s National Championships at Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center on January 27-February 2.

Minnesota Power lower rate increase approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today approved a settlement agreement on Minnesota Power’s 2024 electric rate proposal that will lower rates for all customers in early 2025. Minnesota Power reached the agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and Large Power Intervenors in April

Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Section 7AAA Prep Volleyball Quarterfinals Hermantown 3, Duluth Denfeld 0 Princeton 3, Cloquet 1 Grand Rapids 3, Rock Ridge 0 Section 7AA Prep Volleyball Quarterfinals Esko 3, Pine City 0 Barnum 2, Moose

Print It!

A note from DECC Board President Peter Singler: "October has come around on the calendar again. As the board president of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, I am pleased to say that things are trending better for the DECC. You may recall in October 2023, the institution asked to

Tuesday Prep Football Results

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Section 7AAAAA Quarterfinal Sauk Rapids-Rice 34, Duluth East 12 Section 7AAAA Quarterfinal Duluth Denfeld 28, Cloquet 20 Grand Rapids 41, Rock Ridge 6 Section 7AAA Quarterfinal Esko 22, Hibbing 6 Section 7AA Quarterfinal

Sports Notebook: Horner's hole-in-one the talk at Enger on Monday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Jack Horner (left in above photo), 82, recorded his second ever hole-in-one on Enger Park’s par 3 No. 6 hole using a 7 iron from 120 yards on Monday. Witnesses were (flanking

Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

"I know for certain that our guys are really looking forward to the playoffs and whoever we play on Saturday." -- Hawks coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Dr. Heidi Hahn joins Alworth Memorial Fund board of directors

“The Alworth Memorial Fund always seeks to bring a diversity of experience and skills to its Board of Directors, and Heidi Hahn provides us another excellent perspective to inform how we allocate scholarships,” said Board President Marieta Johnson.

Out of many, one community paper

"Five of us chipped in money to make it happen: Rose Chu, Tim Franklin, Ann Markusen, Pete Radosevich and myself." -- Pine Knot News Editor Jana Peterson

Sports Notebook, Saturday

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Best in Local Media Northern News Now's Daniel Chiarelli has exploded to No. 1 in The Howie Blog's Best Twin Ports TV Sports Anchor/Reporter list. Here's

2024 annual rose tipping events scheduled for Saturday, October 26

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth and Lake Superior Rose Society invite the public to join the annual Tipping of the Roses event at the Rose Garden in Leif Erikson Park. The community event will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 am until noon. Whether you

Quote Me, Howie: Scott Sandelin on hosting the Gophers in a two-game series this weekend

"We'll respect them, but we won't be afraid of them. We got some pretty good players too, and it's a good series to find out more about ourselves." -- UMD Coach Scott Sandelin on the upcoming Gophers series

City of Duluth to host public meetings to highlight 2025 street preservation projects

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will host two public meetings in October to present upcoming 2025 street preservation projects to the public. City staff will present the 2025 city sales tax projects, which will involve pavement and utility work, as well as storm repairs and ADA upgrades at

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TODAY'S EVENTS Prep Football Hermantown (6-1) at Duluth Denfeld (5-2). Note: Tonight's Northeast Red Game of the Week will be live-streamed here: https://bit.ly/4eh9KiV. Radio is 106.

Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Minnesota Wilderness has appointed Zach Stepan as the new head coach, succeeding Colten St. Clair. The Cloquet-based team, part of the North American Hockey League, announced Stepan as their seventh head coach

2024-25 Duluth Marshall Girls Basketball Schedule

Thursday, Nov. 21 – at Two Harbors, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 – vs. Albany (Hopkins), 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 – at Hibbing, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 – at Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 – at Hopkins, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 – at

Minnesota Power and SWL&P crews hurricane power restoration update

Amy Rutledge, Director, Corporate Communications at ALLETE | Minnesota Power, with an update on Minnesota Power and Superior Water Light and Power crews assisting in the power restoration in Florida after Hurricane Milton: "We have 20 lineworkers and 7 support staff working in the Bay area. We are assisting Tampa

Saturday Night Scoreboard

Note: Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. College Men's Hockey UMass Lowell 4, Bulldogs 1 College Women's Hockey Wisconsin 5, Bulldogs 1 College Football Northern State 24, Bulldogs 21

IceHawk Athletics Report

By Jesse Robinson Here is what is happening in Lake Superior College athletics: Men’s Soccer Earns Tie at Anoka-Ramsey The LSC Men’s Soccer team tied Anoka-Ramsey Community College 2-2 on Friday, October 4, giving the IceHawks their first Minnesota Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) points of the season. Leading

West Skyline Parkway bridge reopens

The new bridge on West Skyline Parkway, providing access to the Spirit Mountain recreation area, has been completed and reopened today, over a month ahead of schedule. Spanning Knowlton Creek and the CN Railway, the $3.2 million project encompassed the construction of the new bridge and the stream restoration

City of Duluth provides update on sanitary sewer repair near Chester Creek

By Kelli Latuska The collapsed section of 15-inch sanitary sewer pipe that caused a sanitary sewer leak into Chester Creek on October 2 has been replaced. The repair was completed on Wednesday, with much of yesterday and today dedicated to site clean-up. The bypass installed to mitigate the overflow will

Friday Night Scoreboard

Note: Friday Night Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. College Men's Hockey Bulldogs 4, UMass Lowell 2 Prep Football Rock Ridge 49, Duluth Denfeld 32 North Branch 42, Duluth East 16 Grand Rapids 42, Cloquet 7 Rice Lake 52,

Prep Sports Notebook, Friday

With the season on the line, and following a scoreless first half by both teams, Hermantown rallied for a 2-0 victory over Grand Rapids in a Section 7AA high school boys soccer semifinal on Thursday night at Corey Veech Memorial Field at Centricity Stadium. Hunter Nelson and Owen Landrigan scored

Hawks Zagelmeyer's takeaways on Esko win, Wednesday's anticipated thriller at Duluth Denfeld

Hermantown (6-1) will visit Duluth Denfeld (6-1) in the Northeast Red Game of the Week on Wednesday night, as both teams wrap up regular-season play.

Sports Notebook, Thursday Evening

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Tonight's Results Prep Football Regular Season Hermantown 56, Esko 12 Aitkin 27, International Falls 20 Section 7AA Boys Soccer Semifinal Hermantown 2, Grand Rapids 0 Section 7AA Girls Soccer Semifinal Hermantown

Mayor Reinert announces selection of new city attorney

Terri Lehr received her juris doctorate from the William Mitchell College of Law and has worked 22 years in the City Attorney’s office, both in criminal prosecution and civil division work.

Duluth Police respond to student hit by vehicle

The driver, a 69-year-old woman, received a citation for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

St. Scholastica adds Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence program

Upon completion, graduates will have the skills to design, build and apply AI solutions in a variety of innovative ways, including automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making processes and revolutionizing services and strategies.

Thursday Sports Notebook

The Wilderness appointed assistant coach Evan Alexius as interim head coach and Kevin Smalley, the director of player personnel, as interim assistant coach.

M30 pills seized in search warrant

During the search warrant, a total of 1,741 M30 pills were seized. 1,434 were on the person of 29-year-old Khadijah Preston and 307 were in her residence.

WDIO 10/13 to host Minnesota 8th District debate

Minnesota 8th Congressional District candidates Pete Stauber (R) and Jen Schultz (DFL) will participate in a live, 40-minute debate on WDIO 10/13 on Tuesday, October 29. The event, which will begin at 6:20 p.m., will be moderated by WDIO’s Baihly Warfield and Darren Danielson. Read more

Federal, state officials highlight Minnesota Power’s key grid investment

A significant investment in an innovative transmission project is one example of Minnesota Power’s commitment to maintaining a strong, reliable grid as the demand for energy grows, more renewable energy comes online and the nation makes strides toward a clean-energy future. Federal and state partners and energy leaders gathered

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre to kick off 2024-2025 season

This Fall, Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre is excited to present ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL (Youth Edition), running November 8-10 at the NorShor Theatre. Starring 28 talented young performers from the Twin Ports community, this one-act adaptation of the Broadway hit is crafted specifically for young actors and audiences. From the Tony

City of Duluth accepting tourism tax allocation applications

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth has opened the application process for 2025 tourism tax allocations. The online application will be open until 4 p.m. on October 28, 2024. The application process is intended to allow community organizations an opportunity to apply for tourism tax funding and allow

Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light and Power send crews to Florida to assist in recovery from Hurricane Milton

More than two dozen Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power lineworkers and support staff left for Florida today to assist in power restoration from what is forecasted to be devastating damage from Hurricane Milton. Milton is expected to hit the state just two weeks after Hurricane Helene. Eighteen

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Former Bulldogs on National Hockey League opening-right rosters: Cole Koepke (F) and Riley Tufte (F), Boston Bruins Joey Anderson (F) and Wyatt Kaiser (D), Chicago Blackhawks Mikey Anderson (D), Los Angeles Kings Noah

Breaking Sports News: MLB, Twins announce TV, streaming partnership

Note: Breaking Sports News is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. For the 2025 season, Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local games for the Minnesota Twins, offering fans more ways to watch the Twins on TV or via digital streaming. Last

Prep Sports Breaking News: All-LSC Boys and Girls Soccer Teams announced

Note: Prep Sports Breaking News is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Boys 1st Team Owen Landrigan, Hermantown senior Graff Mellin, Hermantown senior Ben Schramm, Cloquet senior Tadi Taguta, Grand Rapids senior Briar Mrozik, Duluth Marshall senior Dean Kortekass, Grand Rapids senior Isaak

Life-changing ‘Nonviolent Compassionate Communication’ workshop is today in Duluth

By Steve Greenfield Perhaps the “old days” were never really that calm, but there’s no question that in today’s world we are surrounded by conflict, aggressiveness and disrespectful actions that can cause stress, drain energy, damage relationships or worse. Yet many people are challenged to deal with these

Hockey Notebook

Note: Hockey Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Former Bulldogs forwards Cole Koepke of Hermantown and Riley Tufte today were named to the Boston Bruins' 22-man opening day roster. The B's are scheduled to begin the regular season

Fralich appointed to the Sixth Judicial District bench

By Kelli Latuska In a press release from the Governor’s office, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced today the appointment of Jessica Fralich as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. “It has been a privilege to serve the City of Duluth as City

City of Duluth announces snowplow naming contest

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth is announcing its first-ever snowplow naming contest. In the name of fun, any Duluth resident may submit their most creative name for one of the City’s snowplow truck fleet via a form on the City for a chance to win a prize

Quote Me, Howie

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Legendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's impressive 56-12 home victory over Duluth East on Friday night, and looking ahead to the Hawks' nonconference game at Esko

Friday Night Prep Football Scoreboard

Note: Prep Football Tonight is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld 38, Cloquet 22. The Hunters improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the Northeast Red. Duluth Denfeld is at Rock Ridge next Friday night. The Lumberjacks fell to 2-4 overall

Prep Football Tonight

Note: Prep Football Tonight is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Friday Games Hibbing (2-3) at Esko (2-3), 4 p.m. Cloquet (2-3) at Duluth Denfeld (4-1), 6 p.m. Pine City (0-5) at Proctor (0-5), 6 p.m. Mora (1-4) at Pequot

City of Duluth responding to sanitary sewer blockage near College Street and Kenwood Avenue

By Kelli Latuska City of Duluth Utilities Operations was notified at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2 of a possible sanitary sewer backup near the intersection of Kenwood Avenue and College Street. Utilities crews responded and determined that a sewer release was occurring near Chester Creek. Crews worked

Thursday Prep Sports Events

Volleyball Duluth Denfeld at Duluth Marshall Floodwood at Esko Cloquet at Superior Grand Rapids at Greenway Two Harbors at South Ridge Hayward at Northwestern Silver Bay at Moose Lake-Willow River Boys Soccer Duluth Denfeld at Hermantown Proctor at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Superior at Hayward Duluth Marshall at Hibbing Girls Soccer Grand Rapids

William A. Irvin 5K reaches sellout

Organizers wondered what an earlier start time and new racecourse might do to the interest level in the kickoff race to Grandma’s Marathon weekend, the William A. Irvin 5K. They now have their answer. The race has officially sold out, with more than 2,500 people registering in less

Known by runners for its PRs, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon nearly sets one of its own

2025 race reaches sellout in under 18 hours.

Prep Sports Notebook, Wednesday

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Events Boys Soccer Duluth East at Hermantown Girls Soccer Duluth East at Hermantown Two Harbors at Hibbing Tuesday Scoreboard Volleyball Hermantown 3, Grand Rapids 0 Esko 3, Proctor 0

Wednesday Community News

Dubh Linn Pub has announced its new fall comedy lineup, now with earlier showtimes. Starting this Saturday, the Pro Comedy Tour will present performances at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., featuring some of the top 200 touring comedians nationwide. The world-class performers are regulars on shows such

Duluth Haunted Ship opens tonight

That hint of cool breeze you're feeling isn't just a change in the weather. The spirits of the Duluth Haunted Ship are gathering just beyond the shoreline to mutiny the SS William A. Irvin. This dark season marks the 29th year of this unhallowed event through

City of Duluth provides update on Lester Park Recreation Working Group

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert has announced a relaunch of the effort to identify a future for the now-dormant Lester Park Golf Course. In 2023, the Duluth City Council voted to close the course indefinitely. This effort was launched last spring, and over 100 individuals attended a public open house in

A Tradition Like No Other: Lake Superior College’s Student Success Day to take place Wednesday

Lake Superior College will hold its bi-annual Student Success Day for the Fall Semester on Wednesday, October 2 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on its main campus. LSC’s conference style signature event offers a wide range of sessions and activities designed to foster academic, personal, and

Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Oct. 1, protects eligible customers from service disconnection

Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), reminds residential customers that help is available for those who may have difficulty paying their energy bills this winter. In addition to payment plans and programs or discounts offered by Minnesota Power, customers also may benefit from the Cold Weather

Prep Sports Notebook: Hawks drub Rock Ridge, improve to 4-1

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Last Friday night, the Hermantown football team and the community enjoyed a spectacular homecoming atmosphere, complete with a pregame tailgate, a massive turnout including an enthusiastic Hawks student section, and perfect weather.

At the DECC

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center’s Symphony Hall will play host to The Price is Right Live™ interactive stage show on February 26, 2025.    Tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10AM. This show was very popular last time it come to the DECC!    THE PRICE IS

St. Louis County Auditor provides payment option reminder as property tax payment deadline nears

With the October 15 deadline nearing for property owners to pay their property taxes for the second half of the year, the St. Louis County Auditor's Office is reminding people of the variety of ways they can pay, including a no-fee online option. Property owners can pay online

Prep Boys Hockey Players to Watch in 2024-25

Local boys hockey elites to watch this season: River Freeman, Hermantown senior forward Henry Peterson, Hermantown senior defenseman Jackson Strukel, Hibbing-Chisholm sophomore defenseman Nathan Garski, Grand Rapids junior forward Tate Swanson, Hibbing-Chisholm junior forward Bobby Thornton, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton senior forward John Scott, Duluth Denfeld senior forward

The Coppertop Church celebrates refurbishment of pipe organ with concert

1968 organ originally funded by Congdons was failing and in need of repairs

Prep Notebook, Saturday

Note: Prep Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Football Results, Week 5 North Branch 47, Duluth Denfeld 12. The No. 4-ranked Hunters fell to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the Northeast Red. Senior running back Taye Manns ran for over 180

Friday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Howie's Prep Football Rankings 1. Hermantown (4-0). Tonight: host Rock Ridge (2-2), Homecoming 2. Duluth Denfeld (4-0). Tonight: at North Branch (3-1) 3. North Branch (3-1). Tonight: host Duluth Denfeld (4-0)

Thursday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Duluth Girls Hockey Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary during the 2024-25 season, reflecting on its challenging early history, honoring the community leaders who pioneered all-girls’ hockey in Duluth and celebrating all

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Quote Me Hermantown volleyball coach Jessica Williams on her still unbeaten team – "We are playing really well right now. The girls have been working hard in practice and that is showing in

St. Louis County seeks proposals for aquatic invasive species prevention

St. Louis County is looking for ideas on how to prevent the introduction or limit the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species in lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. The County is scheduled to receive $709,992 in grant money to award in 2025 through the state's AIS

Reinert’s zero max levy budget proposal passes council unanimously

Comparative city preliminary levy data shows that the Duluth 2025 max levy is a significant relief, considering the financial pressures every city faces.

Quote Me, Howie: Hermantown fall coaches on their teams' strong start

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Nate Hanson, girls soccer – "I can't believe we're already halfway through the season. Eleven games into the season and the girls find themselves at 4-6-1. One of

Minnesota Power plans two large solar projects in northern Minnesota

“These projects will help move us toward our goal of providing more than 80% renewable energy by 2030 while working toward meeting the state of Minnesota law calling for carbon-free energy supplies by 2040.” --Josh Skelton

Prep Sports Notebook

Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown's volleyball team is 8-0 and 4-0 in the Lake Superior Conference. The Hawks will host Pine City on Monday and visit Rock Ridge on Tuesday before participating in a

Cloquet High Sports This Week

Note: Cloquet High Sports This Week is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Monday Girls Tennis – host Superior, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer – at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Tuesday Boys and Girls Cross Country Running – at Hermantown, 4 p.m. Boys

Duluth Denfeld High Sports This Week

Note: Duluth Denfeld High Sports This Week is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Monday Boys Soccer – at Mesabi East, 7 p.m. Tuesday Girls Tennis – at Hermantown, 4:15 p.m. Girls Soccer – host Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Boys Soccer – at

Hermantown High Sports This Week

Note: Hermantown High Sports This Week is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Monday Girls Tennis – vs. multiple teams, Lincoln Elementary School, 4 p.m. Boys Soccer – host Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Volleyball – host Pine City, 7 p.m.   Tuesday Girls Soccer

Friday Night Prep Scoreboard

Note: Prep Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Football Hermantown 49, Grand Rapids 22. The Hawks improved to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the Northeast Red. Hermantown will host Rock Ridge on Friday night. Duluth Denfeld 48, Duluth East 14. The

Quote Me, Howie: John Gilbert

Veteran pro, college, junior and prep hockey writer John Gilbert on the 2024-25 Bulldogs men's and women's hockey teams – "UMD hockey fans should prepare for one of the most exciting teams in the history of the men’s program. The arrival of a highly skilled

Friday Sports Notebook; Community News

Click here to help support our HowieHanson.com community news and sports publishing efforts! Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Today's Prep Events Football Hermantown (2-1, 1-1 Northeast Red) at Grand Rapids (2-1, 1-1) Duluth East (2-1,

Aspirus Health: Tips on avoiding opioid misuse

“Often, over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be more effective than opioids.”

2024-25 Bulldogs Men's Hockey Roster, Schedule

Forward – 5th Year Sr. Joe Molenaar, Sr. Dominic James, Sr. Carter Loney, Jr. Cole Spicer, Jr. Jack Smith, Jr. Kyle Bettens, So. Anthony Menghini, So. Matthew Perkins, So. Braden Fischer, Fr. Jayson Shaugabay, Fr. Callum Arnott, Fr. Max Plante, Fr. Zam Plante,    Defense – Sr. Owen Gallatin, Sr. Will Francis, Sr.

Thursday Community News & Sports

Family Health Leaders Aspirus St. Luke’s Stroke Center has added Interventional Neurologist Dr. Divyajot Sandhu, MBBS, to its team. Dr. Sandhu earned his medical degree from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Punjab, India. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He is fellowship trained in

Quote Me, Howie: John Gilbert, Brian Prudhomme

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. John Gilbert on the 2-0 Vikings – "Only two games in, Sam Darnold has been nearly flawless, especially after conquering the 49ers, who went into the game as a favorite to reach

Tuesday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Support Our HowieHanson.com Publishing Efforts! How 'Bout Those Hunters! Unbeaten Duluth Denfeld is ranked 6th in Class 4A in the latest StarTribune.com high school football state rankings (paywall). "I

Northland's Sports Page a must-listen

Support Our HowieHanson.com Publishing Efforts! The Northland's Sports Page, broadcast on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon on 106.5FM/AM 560 The Fan, will celebrate its 7th anniversary in November. "Dave Cook and I have had a blast along with others like Dave Hoops

Monday Prep Events; Quote Me, Howie

Note: Prep Events is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Support Our HowieHanson.com Publishing Efforts! Girls Tennis Grand Rapids at Cloquet, 4 p.m. Superior at Ashland, 4 p.m. Duluth Denfeld at Rock Ridge, 4:15 p.m. Boys Soccer Hermantown

Duluth Police respond to person with a weapon call

At approximately 6 p.m., Sunday, September 15, Duluth Police responded to the area of Lake Avenue and Sutphin Street for a report of a person with a weapon. Officers quickly arrived and located a 52-year-old male who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis. The male was

Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

We have won many great games in the past at Hermantown, but we have also lost our share of those great games. This one has to rate close to the top, if not at the top, as one of the toughest regular season losses I can remember in my 28-year tenure here. -- Mike Zagelmeyer

This Week in Hermantown Sports

Note: This Week in Hermantown Sports is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Monday Boys Soccer – at Duluth Marshall, 4 p.m. Match Notes: The Hawks defeated the Hilltoppers 4-1 on August 27 at Centricity Stadium. Hermantown also blitzed Proctor 6-0 in a

Vikings Notebook

Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. On Saturday, the Vikings promoted running back Myles Gaskin and defensive lineman Jonah Williams for their Week 2 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers at noon Sunday. For the second week in a

Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Note: Friday Night Football Scoreboard is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. North Branch 48, Hermantown 44 Cloquet 47, Duluth East 22 Esko 27, Mora 14 Pequot Lakes 35, Two Harbors 14

Duluth Police respond to vehicle crash at Myers Wilkens Elementary School

Around 8:25 a.m. today, Duluth Police were called to Myer Wilkens Elementary School at 1027 North 8th Ave East, where a vehicle had collided with the gymnasium. The initial investigation indicates that the vehicle, with two people inside, failed to stop at a stop sign on North 8th

Prep Sports Tonight: Hunters rout hapless Pine City, improve to 3-0

Note: Prep Sports Tonight is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld improved to 3-0 on Thursday night with a 56-0 high school football nonconference victory over Pine City at Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters will host Duluth East on Friday, Sept.

Duluth Airport Authority receives federal grant for infrastructure improvements

The Duluth Airport Authority has received a grant of $10,403,898 from the Federal Aviation Administration. This funding will support essential upgrades and improvements at the Duluth International Airport. The grant, reflecting the federal government's dedication to improving aviation safety and efficiency, is distributed as follows: * Snow

Prep Sports Tonight, Fred Friedman Column, Community News

Note: Prep Sports Tonight is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Football Duluth Denfeld hosts Pine City, 6 p.m. at Public Schools Stadium. Game Notes: The Hunters are 2-0, and Pine City 0-2. Denfeld wins: 70-42 at Mora and 49-28 at Grand

Fred Friedman: The worst injustice in Vikings history and it is not even close

"I told (Sid) Hartman that he needed to spend less time fawning over Bobby Knight and George Steinbrenner and more time cashing in favors with his 'close personal friends' and getting (Jim) Marshall inducted. It was rude of me, but I am proud I said it." -- Fred Friedman

St. Louis County Board considers property tax levy for 2025

The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for the 2025 maximum property tax levy in the amount of $180,310,863. While this is a 7.23% increase in the levy compared to last year, it is slightly below the rate of growth in the county's

Life-changing ‘Nonviolent Compassionate Communication’ workshop is Oct. 9 in Duluth

"The goal is not to get what we want, but to make a human connection that will result in everyone getting their needs met. That’s what this workshop is all about.” -- Patty Salo Downs

Lake Superior College recognized for voter participation

ALL IN Awards Day honored LSC for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections

Quote Me, Howie: Erik Lofald, Scott Arntson, Pete Stasiuk, Vikings' W

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. □ Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on his team's 49-28 victory at Grand Rapids on Friday night, keeping the Hunters unbeaten at 2-0 and 1-0 in the Northeast Red: "

Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

"We have our biggest test to date on Friday night as we travel to North Branch (1-1, 1-0 Northeast Red) to face the two-time defending section champs and the team that has ended our season the last two years. There shouldn't be a lot of motivation needed to perform well." -- Mike Zagelmeyer

Friday Prep Football Results

Note: Friday Prep Football Results is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown 35, Cloquet 6 Duluth Denfeld 49, Grand Rapids 28 Duluth East 36, Hibbing 0 Esko 56, Proctor 0 River Falls 44, Superior 20 Deer River 41, South Ridge 6 Two

Man struck by vehicle

First responders and law enforcement today were dispatched to the 5300 block of Highway 25, just south of Kinney, following the discovery of a man in a ditch. Upon arrival, emergency services found a 26-year-old man who seemed to have been struck by a vehicle that had fled the scene.

Vikings 2024 captains named as team unveils Jim Marshall Legacy display

Vikings Release is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. By Craig Peters When Alan Page and Bobby Bryant arrived in Minnesota as members of a pivotal 1967 draft class, they quickly learned the value of learning from Jim Marshall. The Vikings Ring of

Howie Sports Notebook: Hawks volleyball off to an impressive start

Note: Howie Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown looks to improve to 4-0 with a high school volleyball home win against traditional rival Proctor at 7 p.m. today. "So far so good," Hawks coach Jessica Williams

I-35 ramp closures at Lake Avenue in Duluth extended

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has extended the closures of I-35 as additional concrete work needs to occur before ramps can be reopened. The extent of the work needed was greater than originally planned and is taking longer than expected. Crews continue to work in the area, and lanes will

Duluth Preservation Alliance to host annual Historic Properties Tour

Duluth boasts a wealth of architectural heritage, which will be showcased during the Duluth Preservation Alliance's annual Historic Properties Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 15. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.duluthpreservation.org or at the Fitger's

Vikings release 2024 Week 1 unofficial depth chart

For the third consecutive season, the Vikings offense is listed in 21 personnel with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end and he defense is listed in a 3-4 base defense.

Tuesday Community News

Today, the St. Louis County Board honored Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Hibbing-Chisholm for its unwavering commitment to supporting military personnel, veterans, and their families. The commendations went to Jeff Ronchetti, Sandy Wakefield, Dave Wakefield, Chris Magnusson and Larry Pocrnich for their exceptional volunteer work. Bob Krog (DAV) and Nadine Wells

Quote Me, Howie: Vikings predictions

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Arik Forsman, Duluth City Councilor – “Falling leaves and football, please! Expectations for the Vikes should no doubt be lowered this year having lost (Kirk) Cousins to free agency and (J.J.) McCarthy

Quote Me, Howie: Legendary Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on the Hawks' 72-0, season-opening home win against Proctor on Friday night: "I thought both coaching staffs did the best they could under the circumstances.

Friday Sports Notebook

"Too many mistakes in the first half gave them easy points. We settled down in the second half and showed how explosive we were. Our offensive line was dominant." -- Duluth Denfeld coach Erik Lofald on Thursday's opener at Mora

City of Duluth announces Tourism Marketing working group recommendations

The working group advised choosing a firm through a request for proposals process to deliver destination marketing services for two years, supervised by Visit Duluth.

Today's Sports Events

Today's Sports Events is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Prep Football Duluth East at Esko, 3 p.m. Mesabi East at South Ridge, 4:30 p.m. Grand Rapids at Pine City, 5:30 p.m. Cook County at Mountain

Vikings sign quarterback Brett Rypien, waive Jaren Hall

During the 2023 season, Rypien appeared in two games (one start) with the Los Angeles Rams. A stint on Seattle's practice squad followed before Rypien closed the season on the New York Jets active roster.

Howie: Wednesday Sports Notebook

Howie's Sports Column is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Goalkeeper Ethan Aysta stopped eight of nine shots, and Hunter Nelson and Owen Landrigan each scored two goals to power Hermantown past Duluth Marshall 4-1 in a Lake Superior Conference boys

Vikings set initial 53-man roster for 2024

The Vikings reduced their roster to 53 players on Tuesday, through a series of moves that began with an initial wave Monday. Tuesday's sequence included utilizing Reserve Lists, as well as placing players on waivers and terminating contracts. Teams have until Wednesday to claim players who were waived

The College of St. Scholastica Student Center grand opening Tuesday

“This will be a momentous day for our College community. We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating this significant addition to our campus.” -- Reba Copeland, associate vice president for College Advancement

Vikings utilize reserve lists during roster cuts

Minnesota left tight end T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform.

Sports Notebook: This Week's Prep Football Openers

Northeast Red favorite Hermantown will open the 2024 season Friday night at home against neighborhood rival Proctor, in the annual Hammer Game.

Media Notebook

The rebranded Minnesota Star Tribune, featuring two full-time staff writers in the Duluth-Superior region, is Duluth's only daily newspaper. Duluth also has a twice-weekly legacy newspaper and a weekly, free newsrack alternative. Our monthly best-of-the-best in local media, for September 2024: Best Online Daily News – WDIO.com Best

Sports Notebook: Vikings make 1st wave of roster cuts for 2024

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Vikings today announced the first wave of roster reductions before the 2024 season. All NFL teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players by 3 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, Aug. 27. Minnesota

Classes start today at Lake Superior College

The parking lot and classrooms at Lake Superior College will be bustling with hundreds of students today on the first day of the fall semester's classes. The community and technical college offers more than 90 programs across its three Duluth locations: the main campus on Trinity Road, the

Public invited to learn about Community Development Block Grant funds

The St. Louis County Economic and Community Development Department distributed $1.9 million in federal grant money to communities and non-profit organizations in St. Louis County in the last year. These Community Development Block Grant funds helped cover costs for renovations at the Chisholm Kiwanis Park, Mesabi Fit Coalition, and

This Week in Hermantown Sports

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. MONDAY Girls Tennis – host Duluth Marshall, 4 p.m. Hawks Update: “We're now entering the third week of the season, and it's been an exciting start for the Hermantown

Overnight shooting in Downtown Duluth

Early Saturday, Duluth Police were called to a shooting on the 100 block of East 3rd Street. At the disordered scene, two victims were discovered. A 56-year-old man, one of the victims, suffered a chest gunshot wound and was transported to a nearby hospital by Mayo Ambulance. He remains hospitalized.

Friday Sports Notebook

Note: Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown's boys and girls cross country teams participated in a preseason exhibition meet on Thursday, while donning construction attire. Tyler Breitkruetz, one of the runners, completed the entire race in Carlton

Giant Voices elevates women in marketing

Giant Voices has earned recognition for elevating women as one of Finance & Commerce’s 2024 Empowering Women honorees. The awards recognize companies and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to supporting women in Minnesota. Giant Voices was recognized among the honorees at Finance & Commerce’s VIP awards

Thursday Sports Events

Note: Howie Sports is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Hermantown at Duluth Marshall, 7 p.m. Mesabi East at Crosby-Ironton, 7 p.m. Hibbing at Deer River, 7 p.m. Blaine at Duluth East, 7 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Superior College president to retire in June

During Rogers’ five years as president, nearly 5,000 students earned a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree.

ALLETE, City of Duluth in the news

“Having reached this important milestone, we are now one step closer to realizing the meaningful benefits we see ahead for all ALLETE stakeholders as the result of this partnership." -- Bethany Owen, ALLETE Chair, President and CEO

Fryberger attorneys named Best Lawyers in America

Stephanie Ball, Paul Kilgore and David Oberstar of Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith and Frederick, P.A. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©. For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for

Vikings Notebook, Wednesday Sports Events

Gilmore, who will turn 34 in September, began his career with the Buffalo Bills, overlapping with Vikings Assistant Head Coach Mike Pettine in 2013 when Pettine was Buffalo's defensive coordinator.

UMD Athletics, My9 announce 2024-25 broadcast schedule

MY9 Sports has been the television home of University of Minnesota Duluth athletics since 2010, and the Duluth-based station will continue to carry the Bulldogs for the foreseeable future.

St. Louis County resumes the sale of tax-forfeited lands following an 18-month suspension

To be eligible to bid, a person cannot have any delinquent property taxes on property they already own in St. Louis County.

Vikings sign quarterback Matt Corral

Recently, Corral has played for the UFL's 2024 Champion Birmingham Stallions. He achieved a 3-0 record in his starts and completed 36 out of 62 passes for 494 yards, along with two touchdowns and two interceptions..

Duluth Fire Department battles house fire in Duluth Heights

Teams from 7 Engine, 1 Engine, 1 Tower, Rescue 1, and 8 Q were actively involved in extinguishing the fire. Minnesota Power was summoned to cut off electricity to the site.

Overnight closures scheduled for I-35 as part of the Twin Ports Interchange project

Drivers are advised to stay alert, watch for merging traffic, and exercise caution while adjusting to the new traffic patterns.

Hawks girls soccer team looks to establish a new identity

Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Hermantown girls soccer team, led by the renowned head coach Nate Hanson, eagerly anticipates next Thursday's 2024 season and home opener against North Branch. “This is a season where

FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Virginia

Residents and business owners in St. Louis County who experienced damage from the severe storms and floods between June 16 and July 4 can now receive in-person assistance for federal aid applications. FEMA has established a Disaster Recovery Center starting Friday, August 15, at the St. Louis County Public Works

Howie Blog: Stella Maris Academy adds 5k continuous loop trail

The 138 acres of land, including the current school and gymnasiums, are one of SMA's most valuable assets. The aim is for the SMA community to use the land fully.

After George Floyd’s killing, policing defined Tim Walz’s tenure

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Public safety has proven to be the most difficult governing and political challenge of Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure.  The pandemic fueled a spike in violent crime, while Minnesotans marched against police brutality after the murder of George Floyd. While most protested peacefully, others looted

Prep Preseason Preview: Hermantown cross country

Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. This is an exciting time for the Hermantown boys and girls cross country programs. Andy Wilcox, who has been Maddie Armruster's assistant for the last three years, is now the head

Quote Me: Tim Meyer

Candidate Tim Meyer on losing, in a close race, to opponent Shawn Savela in the District 8B House Republican primary on Tuesday: "I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to vote for me last night. I also wanted to thank my campaign Chairman Atle Rennan and District

Names of four killed in five-vehicle crash near Floodwood

The Minnesota State Patrol today released the names of four individuals who died in an accident involving five vehicles on Highway 2 near Floodwood on Wednesday: Vincent Dow, 65, Bonnie Dow, 66, and Hope Oakgrove and Charlotte White, both 9 – all residents of Blackduck. Three others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

City of Duluth Today

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will commemorate the inaugural season of the Duluth Harbor Monsters by hosting the team at City Hall and presenting a proclamation in the Mayor's Reception Room today at 1 p.m. Subsequently, at 2 p.m., Reinert will join the leadership of the Chester

McCarthy out for the season

"Many quarterbacks have faced similar challenges early in their careers and have returned even stronger. I not only expect that for J.J., I know it will happen." Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell on J.J. McCarthy

Hermantown boys soccer, football teams expect to compete for conference, section championships this season

Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown boys' soccer coach David Thompson wants his players to focus on winning Lake Superior Conference and Section 7AA championships this season.   “My expectations for this year are high,” he said Tuesday

Howie Photo Gallery: Harbor Monsters ArenaMania I champs

The Duluth Harbor Monsters defeated the Iowa Woo 46-44 to capture the inaugural The Arena League championship on Saturday night at DECC Arena. Duluth finished 7-3 overall and the season with six consecutive victories. "Possibly one of the most eventful, enjoyable, suspenseful sporting events I have ever experienced in

Quote Me

Fred Friedman on Tim Walz – "Tim Walz is a strong campaigner and a long time beloved high school teacher and coach and soldier. He is sympathetic to the underprivileged and underrepresented. He is not in it for money or fame or power. He does not belong to multiple country

A Tribute to Mike Sertich

Fred Friedman – "Mike was a UMD classmate of mine and a high character person who did not limit his interest and friendship and support to the hockey community. He loved UMD and the Range and lived his life with courage. An exemplary person." John Gilbert – "When Sertie

Daytime closure announced for Highland Street in West Duluth

Highland Street in West Duluth will be temporarily closed from 59th to 62nd Avenue West during the daytime on August 14-15. This is due to CN Railroad's routine inspection of the Highland Street bridge. Traffic detour signs will guide drivers to use Olney Street instead. The closure is

Howie: RIP, Mike Sertich; My All-Time Bulldogs Men’s Hockey Teams

Keith "Huffer" Christiansen and Bill Watson were prolific point-scorers during their time with the Bulldogs, while Brett Hull will likely be forever remembered as the most gifted goal-scorer in the school's history with 84 snipes in 90 games, before turning pro. Jim Johnson, a defenseman, was

2024 Hermantown Girls Tennis Schedule

Aug. 21 – vs. Duluth East and Buffalo, at Longview Aug. 23 – St. Francis, 10 a.m. Aug. 26 – at Duluth Marshall, 4 p.m. Aug. 27 – vs. Grand Rapids and North Branch at Grand Rapids 10 a.m. Aug. 30 – at Rock Ridge, 10 a.m. Sept. 3 – Cloquet, 4:

2024 Hermantown Volleyball Schedule

Aug. 21 – Lake Superior Conference Jamboree, 5 p.m. Aug. 22 – at Duluth Marshall, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 – Esko, 7 p.m. Sept. 3 – at Duluth East, 7 p.m. Sept. 5 – Proctor, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 – at Greenway, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 – at Hibbing, 7 p.

2024 Hermantown Girls Soccer Schedule

Aug. 22 – North Branch, 5 p.m. Aug. 23 – at Zimmerman, 5 p.m. Aug. 27 – at Duluth Marshall, 4 p.m. Aug. 29 – at Proctor, 1 p.m. Sept. 5 – Hibbing, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 – at Cloquet, 4 p.m. Sept. 10 – at Duluth Denfeld, 7:30

2024 Hermantown Boys Soccer Schedule

Aug. 22 – at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2 p.m. Aug. 23 – at Mesabi East, 6 p.m. Aug. 27 – Duluth Marshall, 4 p.m. Aug. 29 – at Proctor, 11 a.m. Sept. 3 – Hibbing, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. Sept. 7 – Superior, 10 a.

2024 Hermantown Football Schedule

Aug. 30 – Proctor, 7 p.m. Sept. 6 – Cloquet, 7 p.m. Sept. 13 – at North Branch, 7 p.m. Sept. 20 – at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Sept. 27 – Rock Ridge, 7 p.m. Oct. 4 – Duluth East, 7 p.m. Oct. 10 – at Esko, 5 p.m. Oct.

Republish It! Pete Stauber's enewsletter

Democrats are doubling down on their extreme socialist agenda. This is the most dangerous and socialist ticket in the history of our country.

Community News, Wednesday

Earlier today, the City of Duluth's Life Safety Team – with the support of the Duluth Police Department – removed the remaining encampments at Priley Circle in Downtown Duluth. Two individuals were arrested on obstruction charges. A section of Priley Circle will remain closed for an unspecified period while city

Section of Third Street near St. Mary's Hospital will be temporarily closed starting Thursday

Contractors will close a section of Third Street between Fifth Avenue East and Fourth Avenue East on Thursday and Friday for the installation of fencing at the St. Mary’s Hospital site. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. Thursday. Traffic will be rerouted north around the block, using

Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2024 season; Wes Phillips on C.J. Ham

The Vikings offense is listed in 21 personnel with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end for the third consecutive season. The defense is listed in a 3-4 base defense for the third consecutive season.

Quote Me, Howie: On Harris picking Walz as her VP running mate

"I love the idea that a high school teacher could become vice president of the United States. He's a good man with plenty of experience who can talk to anyone. This race is getting pretty exciting." -- Jana Peterson, Pine Knot News editor

Harris names Walz her vice presidential nominee

By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer Gov. Tim Walz fused his everyman personality with an optimistic progressive message to win the most important audition of his political career the past few weeks, winning the quick admiration of Democratic activists — and Vice President Kamala Harris, who named Walz as her running

Aspirus St. Luke’s, St. Louis County in the news

Aspirus St. Luke’s will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Medical District East Parking Ramp on campus Tuesday afternoon. The state-of-the-art, $14 million facility provides 330 parking spaces for the convenience of patients, visitors and staff of Aspirus St. Luke’s, and is also accessible to the general

Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Legendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team, top players and upcoming 2024 season: "I don't put a lot of stock in preseason hype, as

Harbor Monsters pound Lunkers, host league championship game next weekend

The Duluth Harbor Monsters blitzed the Ozarks Lunkers 50-18 in an Arena League semifinal Saturday night at DECC Arena. Duluth, which has won five straight, will host the Iowa Woo in the league championship game next weekend.

Quote Me, Howie: Erik Lofald

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on the mighty 2024 Hunters: "We are looking forward to the upcoming season. On the offensive side of the ball we return

Howie's Best in Local Media, Community Relations

WDIO.com has received the title of Northland's Best Local News, Weather, and Sports Website. The site is renowned for its superior, professional, and reliable hyper-local content. The Lift, airing on 10/13 and hosted by the local media sensation Baihly Warfield, is ranked number one in the

Suicide ticks down, remains more common in Greater Minnesota

Suicide rates are much higher in parts of greater Minnesota than they are in the Twin Cities metro. In northeast Minnesota counties like Lake and Cook, the suicide rate is three or more times higher than it is in metro counties like Hennepin, Scott or Dakota.

Labor likes Gov. Tim Walz for vice president — and other labor news

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told CNN that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear are his two favorites for vice president given their track records of supporting unions.

FEMA housing inspectors to begin touring St. Louis County

Residents affected by June flood encouraged to fill out online form to request visit.

Temporary closure to portion of Skyline Parkway in the Twin Ponds area

The City of Duluth has announced a temporary closure of Skyline Parkway at Twin Ponds for bridge repairs beginning on August 12, 2024. The work is anticipated to take roughly two weeks, and the bridge is expected to reopen after August 23, 2024. Access to Twin Ponds trailhead/parking, Enger

Anderson, Superior stole the show at Summer Jam

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Five Twin Ports boys basketball teams and key players to watch next season: Superior – Six-foot-6 junior forward Calvin Anderson, arguably the premier college prospect in the area, averaged 16

Family Health Leaders

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as providing your family with a fresh, healthy and locally grown meal. That’s why Aspirus Health celebrates National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets are great places to find fresh fruits and vegetables, and experts say it’s good to take advantage of the

Business Notebook

Patty McGaffey was appointed President & CEO of Oneida Realty Company, a commercial real estate services firm in Duluth and established in 1908. Having served as the CEO since January 2023, she has now taken on the additional role of president following is a member of the Building Owners and

Republish It!

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman posted this on the center's Facebook page Tuesday: "Things are hot at the DECC – not all of them in a good way. Over the last three years, the DECC has continued a dance of three steps forward as we invest in improvements,

I-35 southbound ramp at Lake Avenue in Duluth closure extended

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced an extension of the closure for the I-35 southbound exit 256B at Lake Avenue/5th Avenue West until Tuesday, August 6, due to additional concrete work required before the exit can reopen. The following I-35 ramps will remain closed until September 7: * Northbound

Minnesota Power receives key regulatory approvals for HVDC transmission project in support of a reliable, clean-energy future

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission granted the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the HVDC transmission project by Minnesota Power, aimed at boosting reliability, resiliency and supporting a clean energy future. Minnesota Power intends to upgrade and replace the aging infrastructure of its 465-mile HVDC line, which extends from

St. Louis County receives $1.85 million grant to address climate change impacts on Lake Superior coastal region

St. Louis County has been awarded a federal grant totaling $1,849,228 to help address climate change impacts on the coastal region surrounding Lake Superior. The grant is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Commerce Department and will be paid over four years. The funding

Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews

Editor's Note: "Quote Me, Howie," a staple feature at Howie Sports, is powered by our friends at Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. My close personal friend, legendary Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews, on his team's strong performance

Hermantown High Activities Notebook

Editor's Note: Howie Sports is powered by Perrault Construction, the roofing, siding and window construction company Duluth can depend on. Online registration for Hermantown Community Schools' fall activities is currently available. Families are encouraged to visit the school's activity website to register and access the

At the DECC

Classic rock icons REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are joining forces for a tour, with a newly announced show at Amsoil Arena on November 19. Tickets will be available starting Friday, August 2 at 10 a.m. REO Speedwagon was established in 1967, signed a record deal in 1971, and has

Assessments wrapping up for people affected by June flooding

"The June flood was catastrophic for numerous families and business owners. We are committed to ensuring those affected receive any eligible property tax relief." -- Mary Garness, St. Louis County Director of Public Records and Property Valuation

Breaking News: Priley Circle encampment residents ordered to vacate

The Duluth Police Department has issued an update regarding the encampments at Priley Circle, stating that the City of Duluth’s Life Safety team has addressed the situation. Residents of the encampments have been instructed to vacate the area.

Vikings sign defensive back Bobby McCain

The Vikings have bolstered their defensive backfield once more. On Monday, Minnesota signed defensive back Bobby McCain following his workout on Sunday, an off day for players at the Vikings Training Camp. To accommodate McCain's addition, Minnesota released kicker John Parker Romo, acquired during free agency before the

Aspirus St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Care celebrates milestone

“The procedure is minimally invasive. We gain access to the heart from the femoral vein... Patients can often be discharged just a few hours after the procedure." -- Aspirus St. Luke’s Cardiologist Dr. Leif Christianson

National Bank of Commerce to acquire RiverWood Bank to expand its presence in Minnesota

“We have been looking for strategic opportunities to further expand National Bank of Commerce into greater Minnesota, and we believe we have found the ideal partner in RiverWood Bank” -- Brad Roden, CEO of National Bank of Commerce

Duluth Police report graffiti incident

Today, officers from the Duluth Police Department were called to address an incident of graffiti at the 4700 block of East Superior Street. They discovered graffiti with a derogatory anti-Palestinian message on a door frame. The initial investigation suggests the act took place between 3 p.m. on Thursday and

Woodland Avenue closure extended to August 10

Woodland Avenue in Duluth has been closed to through traffic between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street since July 9 and will now remain closed until August 10. It was initially expected to reopen by the end of July, but excessive rainfall has led to delays. The upcoming phase of

St. Louis County receives nearly $35 million for Rice Lake Road corridor project

The Rice Lake Road corridor project, which has been in the planning stage for a decade, will be moving forward thanks to significant funding from the federal and state governments. Leaders from St. Louis County, the City of Rice Lake and others gathered Thursday to announce the news. The project

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre to present Godspell Jr. and Mean Girls High School Version

This summer, the Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre is set to present two exceptional productions at the NorShor Theatre. Showcasing the extraordinary talents of over 60 young performers from the Twin Ports area, these performances are the result of a four-week intensive training in acting, singing and dancing. From August 9-11,

Christian Darrisaw: 'This is where I wanted to be'

Christian Darrisaw is set to be a cornerstone on the left side of the Vikings' offensive line for years to come. The Vikings secured Darrisaw with an extension on Wednesday, ensuring the 25-year-old's tenure with Minnesota through the 2029 season. Following the official signing, Darrisaw expressed to

Additional I-35 ramps at Lake Avenue to close starting Monday

Due to a concrete resurfacing project, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is set to modify traffic control on I-35 and at Lake Avenue in Duluth. Beginning Monday, July 29, the specified ramps leading to and from I-35 will be closed: * I-35 northbound off-ramp to Lake Avenue bridge * I-35 southbound off-ramp

Essentia workers vote overwhelmingly for union representation

As part of the Minnesota Nurses Association, the Essentia Advanced Practice Providers anticipate having a greater influence over their professional practice, working conditions, and the safety of their patients.

Limited single-game Vikings tickets to go on sale Thursday

A limited number of single-game tickets for Minnesota Vikings home games will be available for public purchase on Thursday at 10 a.m. CT, following the presale for season ticket members. Preseason single-game tickets start at $15, and regular season tickets start at $76, available exclusively online through Ticketmaster at

UMD, Wiese agree to contract extension; Vikings Notebook

The University of Minnesota Duluth has renewed head football coach Curt Wiese's contract, extending it through the 2028-29 season. The specifics of the agreement have not been disclosed. "Curt is an exceptional coach and an incredible person," UMD director of athletics Forrest Karr said in a

Volunteers sought for Local Mental Health Advisory Council

St. Louis County seeks six volunteers to serve on its Local Mental Health Advisory Councils. Currently, there are five openings on the advisory council serving Duluth and surrounding communities in the southern part of the county and one opening on the advisory council serving the Iron Range and northern part

St. Louis County board approves five-month moratorium on new cannabis businesses

The St. Louis County Board has voted to pause the registration or operation of new cannabis businesses in the county for five months. Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Board voted 6-1 to approve a temporary moratorium that will be effective through the end of December. Commissioner Ashley Grimm

Minneapolis City Council considers another $1.4 million in workers’ comp settlements with cops

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer The Minneapolis City Council is poised to approve another $1.4 million in workers’ compensation settlements with 10 former police officers. A council committee voted 5-1 Monday to approve the settlements, with only Chair Robin Wonsley voting “no.” The settlements await an Aug. 1 vote

DNC panel to meet in public to set ‘transparent, fair’ framework to pick presidential nominee

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee will move forward with the process to formally nominate a presidential candidate Wednesday when one of its committees meets in public amid ongoing efforts to set up a virtual roll call vote ahead of the convention, States Newsroom has been

Bellisio's Italian Restaurant wins Wine Spectator award

Bellisio's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, a staple in the culinary scene of Duluth, has been awarded the prestigious “Best of Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator for the 25th consecutive year. The award recognizes Bellisio's outstanding wine selection and commitment to providing guests with an

Vikings J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner sign rookie contracts

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and outside linebacker Dallas Turner have signed their rookie contracts, the team announced Sunday. Minnesota's first-round picks inked their deals shortly after reporting to Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for 2024 Vikings Training Camp. McCarthy became the highest-drafted

Local View: On President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection

Local reaction to President Joe Biden choosing not to seek reelection and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor: Fred Friedman – "Much of America displayed a lack of enthusiasm for both the President and the former President. Additionally, many voters are displeased at the move to

Vista Star strikes breakwater

On Saturday, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, US Coast Guard, Duluth Fire and St. Louis County Rescue Squad were called for a report of the Vista Star striking the breakwater in the Wisconsin Entry with 84 people on board. Initial reports were that the vessel was against

Howie Sports Blog: Hawks boys basketball coach Andy Fenske pleased with his team's summer development

Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the roofing, siding and window construction company Duluth can depend on. Legendary personal friend Andy Fenske, Hermantown High boys basketball coach, on the Hawks' summer training – "After graduating the group of seniors we had last year, we've been

City of Duluth’s chip-sealing work underway in various locations

A City of Duluth contractor has begun chip-sealing work on streets in various locations. Chip-sealing operations are anticipated to occur on the indicated streets throughout this week, and traffic control signs and flaggers will direct traffic. Locations for chip-sealing operations are as follows: . Airpark Boulevard from Haines Road to Rice

Attorney Dan Burns joins Fryberger law firm

Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. recently announced the addition of attorney Dan Burns.  Burns grew up in Tampa, Florida. He attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and graduated magna cum laude in 2011. Burns then found his way to Minnesota where

Update to early morning stabbing in Duluth

2 p.m. Today UPDATE: Duluth Police arrested 30-year-old Duluth resident Jake Pyrlik for pending charges of 1st Degree Assault. Initial investigation shows the victim and Pyrlik were hanging out before the altercation when Pyrlik stabbed the victim in the neck and fled the scene on foot. The victim is

St. Louis County Historical Society opens new exhibit featuring historic photographs of Duluth

The St. Louis County Historical Society is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, The Views of Duluth. If you have ever wondered what Duluth looked like a century ago, now is your chance to take a walk through history! Panoramas and photographs provide insight into the industry

Cornerback Bobby Bryant named to Vikings Ring of Honor

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Bobby Bryant found his way to the football and the end zone. Now, he's making his way to the Vikings Ring of Honor. The cornerback who recorded two interceptions and a touchdown in the 1973 and 1976 NFC Championship Games will become the

BREAKING: Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Donald Trump announced Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention, capping off months of speculation about who would get the nod as his vice presidential pick. Vance has not

Heatstroke Prevention: Tips Every Caregiver Should Know

Hot summer days have already claimed the lives of at least 10 children this year in the United States due to heatstroke, often caused by being left unattended in cars. Aspirus Health strongly advises all caregivers to never leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a moment. If you

St. Louis County selects new deputy county administrator

"Julie (Marinucci) brings exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration skills and has been outstanding in every role she's served in St. Louis County." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray

Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Butler; one spectator and suspected gunman killed

By John Cole, Minnesota Reformer BUTLER — Former President Donald Trump is recovering Saturday after a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler that left a rally-goer and the gunman dead, authorities said. Two people were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Shortly after Trump

Photo of the Day

The front lobby at Great Lakes Aquarium.

Duluth Playhouse, Essentia Health in the news

9 to 5, The Musical is a riotous celebration of the power of female friendship, championing the idea that change is possible when people join forces and stand up for what's right.

More affordable housing coming to Duluth Harbor Highlands

Duluth HRA hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase VI Development in Duluth’s Harbor Highlands neighborhood today. Partnerships that have made the project possible include Minnesota Housing, the City of Duluth, LHB, Rochon Corp, Wells Fargo, Rippley Richard Real Estate Development Services, LLC, and the U.S. Department of

Northland K-9 Foundation expands to support Hibbing and Eveleth Police Department K-9 programs

Two more Iron Range police departments have joined the AMSOIL Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation. With the edition of the Hibbing and Eveleth police K-9 programs, the K-9 Foundation now serves all eight law enforcement agencies that have K-9s in St. Louis and Douglas Counties. “It has long been our

DECC to host Barbie exhibition

“If you have been a Barbie fan at any point in your life, this exhibit is for you. Plus, I bet you will walk away with a new appreciation for the positive impacts Barbie has had on pop culture.” -- Dan Hartman, DECC Executive Director

Letter to the Editor

My name is Tim Meyer, and I’m excited to be running for the State Legislature in District 8B. As the founder of Meyer Group Architecture, I am very passionate about tackling the housing crisis. I have been involved in all aspects of housing projects, from my experience on the

City of Duluth, DECC in the news

City of Duluth officials announced today a proposed package of public safety ordinance changes that allow the city additional options for solving frequently reported nonviolent offenses. Mayor Roger Reinert opened today’s news conference by thanking Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa, Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj and Duluth City Attorney

Bulldogs Women's Hockey Notebook

The Bulldogs' prized 2024-25 newcomers: Tindra Holm, 5th-year transfer goaltender Olivia Mobley, 5th-year transfer forward Caitlin Kraemer, freshman forward Reese Logan, freshman forward Zoey Krock, freshman forward

Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor. In

William A. Irvin to host intimate band series 'Music on The Ship'

It started with a phone call. After 14 years living in Minneapolis, Charity Benedict returned to where she grew up and later met her husband. “With remote work after Covid, we jumped on the path to move back to Duluth.”      The Central High grad saw all the new musical opportunities

Downtown Duluth Street Dance Saturday night

The Downtown Duluth Street Dance is back this year with blues legend Lamont Cranston returning to headline the show from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. We have no opening band this year, as Lamont has kindly agreed to play the full first 3 hours. The Indecent Proposal Band will

Family Health Notebook

Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Therapy has welcomed Physical Therapist Jenna Fossell, DPT. Fossell, who is from Hoyt Lakes, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology degree from The College of St. Scholastica. She is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Physical

How much will they make next season?

National Hockey League Neal Pionk, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $5,875,000 Dylan Samberg, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $1,400,000 Derek Forbort, Duluth, Vancouver Cannucks defenseman – $1,400,000 Scott Perunovich, Hibbing, St. Louis Blues defenseman – $1,150,000 Wyatt Aamodt, Hermantown, Colorado Avalanche – $813,750 Cole Koepke, Hermantown,

County expands hours/collection events for disposal of household hazardous waste following flood

St. Louis County Environmental Services is expanding its collection services for household hazardous waste (HHW) to make it easier for residents to dispose of paints, stains and other HHW materials that often are stored in basements and garages that may have flooded. Effective now through the end of July: The

Tim Brandon begins as LSC Dean of Business and Industry

Lake Superior College alum Tim Brandon began his appointment as the school’s new Dean of Business and Industry on Monday, July 1. Brandon, who received an AAS degree in Automotive Collision Repair from LSC in 2000, had been an Auto Body instructor at Lake Superior College since 2018. “Tim

Property owners affected by flooding reminded to submit damage reports

The St. Louis County Assessors Department has started touring flood-damaged homes and businesses – including nearly 200 in the Cook area this week – and wants to remind all property owners affected by the June 18 storm to complete the County's flood damage reporting form. People can access the damage

Segment of Woodland Avenue to close starting next Tuesday

Woodland Avenue in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between St. Paul Avenue and Northfield Street from July 9 to July 30. The three-week closure allows for work on the underground storm sewer network, raised concrete medians, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. DTA buses will still be able to

Celebrate Responsibly: Alcohol poisoning prevention tips for Fourth of July festivities

Excessive drinking, including binge drinking, is a significant preventable cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application, excessive alcohol use is responsible for over 178,000 deaths annually, ranking it among the top preventable causes of

Community News, Monday

Mark Your Calendar: 15th Duluth Fire vs. Duluth Police Charity Softball Game, August 1 at 5 p.m. at Wade Stadium. . . . A concrete resurfacing project on I-35 through the Duluth tunnels will commence on July 8. When the project work begins, motorists can expect lane closures between 5th Avenue West

Bulldogs frosh Kleber, Plante selected in 2nd round of NHL Draft

A pair of incoming Bulldogs men's hockey elites were selected in the second-round of the 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft on Saturday in Las Vegas. Adam Kleber, a 6-5 defenseman from Chaska, was taken 42nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres, while Max Plante, a 5-11 forward and

Lineup announced for Fourth Fest, next Thursday at Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park

The Northland is getting ready for another fun and exciting Fourth Fest, running from its 4 p.m. start through the acclaimed annual fireworks on Thursday, July 4, at Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park. The family-friendly festival, featuring various concessions, vendors and great music, is free and open to the

City of Duluth Today, Thursday

City of Duluth contractors will begin work on the St. Andrews Bridge replacement project on Monday, July 8. During the project period, St. Andrews Street will be closed to traffic between Columbus Avenue and Harvard Avenue at the Tischer Creek Crossing. However, driveway access to adjacent homes will be maintained.

Life House hires new executive director

Life House announced the hiring of Amber Sadowski as its new executive director today. Sadowski previously worked at Life House from 2015-2022 and served as the operations director from March-June of 2024. In total, she brings almost nine years of nonprofit experience, seven years of running her own business, and

Aspirus Health’s recommendations for men's preventative care

Men's health encompasses a spectrum of challenges, from heart disease to cancer and more. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights higher mortality rates among men in the United States due to these conditions, emphasizing the critical need for proactive healthcare measures. At the forefront of proactive

St. Louis County to accept flood debris at no charge

To make it easier for people cleaning up following last week's storms and flooding, St. Louis Environmental Services will accept flood-related debris at no charge at 10 of its locations in the areas most impacted by flooding. The County Board unanimously approved a resolution to waive the fee.

Aspirus St. Luke’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center earns award for excellence

Aspirus St. Luke’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been recognized for its excellence in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates. The Center has earned the prestigious Center of Distinction award from Healogics. Healogics is the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. “The Center of Distinction

St. Louis County provides update on flood situation and ongoing work for Tuesday

Water levels continue to drop at various locations of concern throughout St. Louis County, one week after devastating storms led to significant flooding. To date, more than 1,500 damage points have been recorded throughout the County - including to public infrastructure and private property. As a reminder and clarification:

NHL Draft begins Friday

The 2024 National Hockey League draft begins Friday night in Las Vegas, and the Minnesota Wild hold the 13th selection in the first round. The first-round draft order: 1. San Jose Sharks 2. Chicago Blackhawks 3. Anaheim Ducks 4. Columbus Blue Jackets 5. Montreal Canadiens 6. Utah Hockey Club 7.

City of Duluth Today, Tuesday

The City of Duluth is monitoring the potential for localized flooding in the Fond du Lac neighborhood on Water Street due to the large volume of rain received over the past week and the potential for more tonight. Water levels in the St. Louis River Estuary are currently especially high

St. Louis County provides update on flood situation and ongoing work

Progress continues repairing roads flooded by last week's storm. At the same time, St. Louis County Emergency Management is monitoring tonight's weather forecast and coordinating with local jurisdictions in the event of more dangerous weather and potential impacts. For people needing help cleaning up flooded basements,

Nurses at Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Superior Wisconsin Clinic announce organizing, filing for union representation

Nurse organizing follows similar successful efforts by nurses in Duluth at Essentia 1st, 2nd and 3rd Street Clinics and Patient Flow Hospital, Miller Hill Surgery Center and Solvay Hospice House, and ongoing organizing by Essentia East Market Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

City of Duluth Today, Monday

At approximately 1:40 a.m. today, Duluth Police responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 1900 block of East 8th St. Upon arrival, a male, later identified as 34-year-old Duluth resident Shane Anderson, was located attempting to gain entrance into a business. Anderson fled the

City of Duluth announces next phase of Athletics Venues Initiative

Resolution 24-0452R is on tonight's City Council meeting agenda. If approved, it will allow the City of Duluth to enter into a contract with RDG Planning and Design, Inc (RDG). The contract with RDG will provide comprehensive planning and design services for the next phase of the Athletics

Photos of the Day

Chris Kroeze performed at halftime of the Duluth Harbor Monsters vs. Kansas City Goats Arena League indoor football game at the DECC Arena on Sunday night.

City of Duluth Today, Saturday

Duluth Parks and Recreation – The City of Duluth has temporarily closed Brighton Beach/Kitchi Gammi Park to the public through Sunday. The closure includes the portion of the Lakewalk that runs through the park. The extensive rain has made the delicate turf and landscaping established after recent park and shoreline

Grandma's Marathon Notebook

Including each of the weekend’s three races – Grandma’s Marathon, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and the William A. Irvin 5K – the 2024 race weekend was the largest in the organization’s history, with 17,401 total finishers across the three events.

St. Louis County and Minnesota Power provide update on flood situation and ongoing work

People are encouraged to visit the County's online flood resource page at stlouiscountymn.gov/flood to find a map of current road closings, a link to file damage reports online, guidance for handling flooded septic tanks and wells, and other resources.

Best Grandma's Marathon Online Coverage

Elisha Barno wins sixth Grandma's Marathon; Volha Mazuronak earns women's title, by Kevin Pates (StarTribune.com, paywall) Half marathon records fall in Duluth under good early running conditions, by Kevin Pates (StarTribune.com, paywall) Stevenson, Files set new William A. Irvin course records, by Zach Schneider

City of Duluth Today

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will begin rock removal for the Sixth Avenue East extension project through controlled blasting on Tuesday, June 25, between East First Street and East Second Street. The blasting schedule and warning schedule is as follows: Blasting Schedule Start Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Stevenson, Files set new William A. Irvin course records

By Zach Schneider Noah Stevenson, Khia Kurtenbach and Caleb-Michael Files all made quite an impression in their first-ever William A. Irvin 5K, with each winning their debut to kick off the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon weekend. Stevenson, who had been to Duluth before but never participated in a Grandma’s

Mark Your Calendar

First United Methodist Church (the Coppertop Church) in Duluth will host two concerts in July: . Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m. The Northern Lights Music Festival will present a chamber music concert in the sanctuary. . Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Big Wave Dave and the Ripples

Breaking News: Shots fired in Denfeld neighborhood

1 p.m. Update (Duluth Police press release): 18-year-old Duluth resident Nathaniel Robarge and a 16-year-old juvenile male were transported to the St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of Aid and Abet Drive by Shooting and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. 20-year-old Duluth resident Keshawn Cotton was lodged at

On the Road to Grandma's

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Bulldogs to play in World Junior Summer Showcase

Forwards Max Plante and Jayson Shaugabay and 6-foot-5, 207-pound defenseman Adam Kleber, signature players in Minnesota Duluth's 2024-25 incoming freshmen class, will play for Team USA in the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase. The four-team event – also featuring players from Canada, Sweden and Finland – will be held from

Kitchi Gammi Park/Brighton Beach temporary closure

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will temporarily close Brighton Beach/Kitchi Gammi Park to the public from Friday until Sunday. The closure will include the portion of the Lakewalk that runs through the park. The extensive rain has made the already delicate turf and landscaping that is establishing

St. Louis County Board approves disaster declaration, updates on flood recovery efforts

By Dana Kazel During an emergency meeting in Virginia, the St. Louis County Board unanimously approved a disaster declaration, which enables the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management to apply for funding assistance from the state and FEMA on behalf of itself along with cities,

Duluth Police Press Release: Update to Monday's incident

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 8:20 A.M. UPDATE: At approximately 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, Duluth Police arrested a 14-year-old juvenile male and a 16-year-old juvenile male for pending charges of Aid and Abet 1st Aggravated Robbery and 3rd Degree Riot charges. They were detained without incident and

Jim Malosky Jr. dies

Former University of Minnesota Duluth head football coach and alum James S. Malosky Jr. passed away Tuesday in Houston, Texas at the age of 58. Malosky, the son of Bulldog coaching legend James S. Malosky, played for UMD from 1984-1987 and worked his way up from a student assistant coach

St. Louis County Board to hold emergency meeting to consider disaster declaration

The St. Louis County Board will meet in an emergency session and is expected to declare a state of local disaster following this week’s heavy rain and flooding event. The Special Emergency Meeting will take place today, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Lake Vermilion Room, Virginia Public

St. Louis County announces roads closed due to flooding, anticipates emergency declaration

Last night's heavy rainfall on already saturated ground has led to road and culvert washouts throughout the county. The northern third of the county appears to have sustained the most rain and resulting damage. Currently 43 county roads are closed, 32 of which are in the northern portion

Aspirus dietitian shares the benefits of a rainbow diet

June is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, a time to celebrate the vibrant array of fresh produce that can brighten our plates and boost our health. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is not just about adding color to your meals; it's about embracing a wealth of

Vikings sign DL Jalen Redmond, waive WR Devron Harper

By Craig Peters, Vikings.com The Vikings on Tuesday announced the signing of defensive lineman Jalen Redmond. Minnesota waived receiver Devron Harper to create room on the roster for Redmond. Redmond joins the Vikings after playing for the UFL's Arlington Renegades this spring. He played in four games

On the Road to Grandma's

The primary focus will be on the marathon and half marathon, but there will be plenty more to keep participants, volunteers, spectators, and the community busy during the upcoming Grandma’s Marathon weekend. Many of the other events throughout the weekend have become traditional favorites of participants, who this year

2024-25 Bulldogs Men’s Hockey Roster, Schedule

ROSTER Forward – 5th Year Sr. Joe Molenaar, Sr. Dominic James, Sr. Carter Loney, Jr. Cole Spicer, Jr. Jack Smith, Jr. Kyle Bettens, So. Anthony Menghini, So. Matthew Perkins, So. Braden Fischer, Fr. Jayson Shaugabay, Fr. Callum Arnott, Fr. Max Plante, Fr. Zam Plante,    Defense – Sr. Owen Gallatin, Sr. Will Francis,

Scoreboard

The Arena League (Indoor Football) Duluth Harbor Monsters 44, Ozarks Lunkers 38. Duluth improves to 1-1, and Ozarks slips to 1-1. Duluth will host the Kansas City Goats (3-0) on Sunday 5:05 p.m. at DECC Arena. Kansas City Goats 58, Iowa Woo 38. Kansas City improves to 3-0,

Photos of the Day

A Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday afternoon at Harrison Community Center in Duluth's Friendly West End.

Minnesota Baseball State Tournament Results (Friday)

Class 3A Mahtomedi 5, Grand Rapids 3 (semifinal) Grand Rapids 4, Benilde-St. Margaret's 1 (third-place) Class 2A Foley 4, Esko 0 (semifinal) Esko 4, Le Sueur-Henderson 1 (third-place) Class 1A Springfield 4, Cherry 2 (semifinal) Sacred Heart 5, Cherry 3 (third-place)

Vikings Notebook, Friday

The 64th training camp in Minnesota Vikings history and the seventh hosted at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center will feature nine open practices, beginning with Back Together Weekend on Saturday, July 27, and concluding on Thursday, August 8. General Admission tickets for eight of the nine practices are free for

Falcon chicks at productive Minnesota Power nest site sport names from Cohasset first-graders and ID bands

Cohasset, Minn. — Four peregrine falcon chicks hatched at Minnesota Power’s Boswell Energy Center in May have been named, banded and are getting ready to fledge in the coming days. A team from Minnesota Power and the Raptor Resource Project in Decorah, Iowa, climbed the Boswell stack Tuesday, June 11,

Minnesota Baseball State Tournament Results (Thursday)

Class 3A Grand Rapids 4, Mankato East 3 Class 2A Esko 3, Montevideo 2 Class 1A Cherry 6, Lac qui Parle Valley 3

Minnesota Wilderness, Grandma's Marathon in the news

The Minnesota Wilderness selected 11 forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender in the 2024 NAHL Draft on Wednesday. Asanali Sarkenov of Astana, Kazakhstan, a 2006 right winger who scored five points in four games for Kazakhstan’s U18 squad in the U18 World Championships, was the first to have his

DPD’s tactical response team integrates Duluth firefighters

“Having the support of TEMS operators during high-risk cases is best practice for both DFD and DPD in keeping our community safe if a tragic incident occurs within Duluth.” -- Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa.

The Arena League Notebook

The Kansas City Goats are 2-0 and one of two unbeaten teams in the four-team The Arena League heading into Week 3 of regular-season play Saturday night. The Goats will host the Iowa Woo (0-2) at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO, and the Ozarks Lunkers (1-0) will entertain the

Longtime start line volunteers to be inducted into Grandma's Marathon Hall of Fame

By Zach Schneider A trio of longtime Grandma’s Marathon start line volunteers will make up the Class of 2024 and be inducted in June into the event’s Hall of Fame.  Greg Helgeson, Paul Iversen and Bob Larkin are this year’s inductees, having been chosen for making longstanding

Health Notebook

Work to prepare the former St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth for demolition is underway. The century-old building was replaced by the current St. Mary’s Medical Center, which opened in July 2023. Site prep will become more visible as the summer progresses, starting with removing skywalks connecting to

Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’

By Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that if reelected he plans to work “side by side” with a newly formed religious organization that says abortion is the “greatest atrocity facing” the United States and should be “eradicated entirely.” During two-minute recorded remarks played at The Danbury

Brianna Vander Heyden rejoins Lion Hotel Group as GM of Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth

The Lion Hotel Group today announced that Brianna Vander Heyden has rejoined the organization as general manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown, located in Duluth.  Vander Heyden has several years of experience in the hotel and hospitality industry with the Lion Hotel Group. She previously served as

Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins

By Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the virus as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during two presidencies. House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the

Free summer camps return to LSC this week

Lake Superior College will once again welcome teen campers to its main campus beginning today for its week-long free summer camps, introducing students ages 12-18 to potential careers. Camps taking place this week include GenCyber, SCRUBS, Biology, Urban Biodiversity, Video Production and Painting. A grant from the National Science Foundation

Results of Piedmont Ave and 24th Ave West intersection study to be announced

St. Louis County Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 26, at 6 p.m., at Denfeld High School in the West Commons area to announce final recommendations for the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 24th Avenue West in Duluth.  The intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 24th

Good Watch: The legendary Marsh Nelson's final broadcast on KDLH-TV 3

The DFL convention showed a curious alliance between labor and foreign mining corporations

On the ballot was a resolution to hold hearings on the Prove It First bill. This bill states that before a copper-nickel sulfide mine can operate in Minnesota, there must be independent proof that sulfide mining has been conducted elsewhere in the country without causing pollution.

Multiple Trump witnesses have received significant financial benefits from his businesses, campaign

By Robert Faturechi, Minnesota Reformer Republished with permission from ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Nine witnesses in the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump have received significant financial benefits, including large raises

Minnesota DFL agrees to legislative hearings on copper-nickel mining — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: DFL party reaches rocky compromise on copper-nickel mining; nursing home workers threaten second strike; Minneapolis police approve union contract; senators chastise Amazon for treatment of delivery

Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street and Patient Flow hospital nurses to announce organizing, filing for union representation

“Our love for nurturing and providing the best patient care is often overlooked when the nurses do not have a voice at the table. This will allow us to fight for not only ourselves, but also what’s best for our patients.” -- Dee Budish, RN at Essentia 3rd Street Clinic

Vikings unveil 'Winter Warrior' uniforms featuring white helmets

"Goodness gracious," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said upon his first look at the uniform, adorning a mannequin against an Arctic-themed photo set. "Our fans, they've gotta like these, right? These are sweet. I love the metallic. White helmets? I love it."

National Bank of Commerce gives back this spring

National Bank of Commerce (NBC), a local community bank with a 90-year history of helping make more possible, celebrated its 4th bi-annual Community Impact Week of Caring. Throughout the week of May 13, 150 associates gave back to our communities through 332 hours of volunteer time. Over the course of

Northland Reliability transmission project provides sizable boost to state’s economy

A significant economic boost is expected from the Northland Reliability Project with positive impacts on jobs and wages and about $2 billion in total impacts to Minnesota’s economy, according to a study by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School

Put your paws together for the new member of DPD’s K9 Division, K9 Gus

The Duluth Police Department is pleased to welcome the fourth member of our K9 Division, K9 Gus. Officer Nate Abbott and K9 Gus began K9 School on February 12 and graduated on May 23. Their first day on the job was on Monday, May 27. “We’re excited for K9

Wednesday Notebook

Holdyn Evjen and Jack Slattengren of Hermantown will participate in the Minnesota Class 2A golf meet June 11-12 at Ridges at Sand Creek. . . . Sports Final: Duluth Marshall blitzed defending Class 2A state baseball champion Esko 9-0 today in a 7AA semifinal at Wade Stadium. Esko (21-3) will face either Proctor

St. Luke’s and Lake View unveil new Aspirus Health names and logos

The two hospitals are now known as Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital and Aspirus Lakeview Hospital. Their clinics' names have also changed to include Aspirus St. Luke’s and Aspirus Lake View. New clinic names include Aspirus St. Luke’s Hibbing Clinic and Aspirus Lake View Silver Bay Clinic.

Take a Bow: All-LSC Softball Team announced

Freshman sensation Avery Beranek of Hermantown was named to the nine-player 2024 All-Lake Superior Conference softball first team today. Hawks standouts Mikayla Sweeney, Baylee Edwards, and Lindsey Ewer were named to the second team. Sweeney is a junior and Edwards and Ewer seniors. All-Conference Selections Aune Boben, Hibbing senior Anika

Local response to Jefferson's record-setting contract extension

On the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a four-year, $140M contract extension today: Don Ness – "Franchises are defined by generational talents. Page, Tarkenton, Carter, Randall, etc. Jefferson has the potential to be one of the all-time greats. As a fan, I want the Vikings to do everything they

Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner

The Vikings on Friday announced they have signed Dalton Risner to a one-year deal, returning the veteran guard to Minnesota. In order to make room on the 53-man roster for Risner, the Vikings waived undrafted rookie offensive lineman Matt Cindric. Risner first joined Minnesota in September 2023 on a one-year

Family Health Notebook

St. Luke’s and Lake View will unveil the organization’s new names and logos during ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday in Duluth and Two Harbors. Leaders from both communities will be on hand to commemorate the events. The groups will also share what it means to be a part of Aspirus

Southbound 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth reopens

The southbound direction of the 40th Avenue West bridge over I-35 in Duluth has reopened. One 11’ lane is accessible across the bridge for traffic heading from the hillside towards the lake. Traffic will be able to access the ramp northbound to I-35 and Oneota St. Motorists exiting from northbound

On the Road to Grandma's

Jerry Thoreson has been named the 2024 recipient of Grandma's Marathon's prestigious Marsh Nelson Media Award. Thoreson has been involved with covering the event since the late 1990s, when he worked in the composing room at the Duluth News Tribune. He remembers watching the race from

Prep Sports Notebook

Hermantown will face Chisago Lakes in a Section 7AAA baseball elimination bracket semifinal on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Chisago Lakes High School Field. The winner will advance to face three-time defending 7AAA champion Grand Rapids in the elimination bracket final immediately afterward.  The section championship game is scheduled

Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to terms for contract extension

By Craig Peters Backdropped by a wall of his personal football memorabilia, Justin Jefferson eased into a chair, ready to let the whole world know about his newest footprint on NFL history. "The time has finally come — the deal I have been waiting for since I was a little

Harbor Monsters drop opener

The Duluth Harbor Monsters fell to the Kansas City Goats 77-52 in The Arena League football opener for both teams Saturday night at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Goats led 32-26 at halftime. Duluth (0-1) will next visit the Ozarks Lunkers on June 15 in Springfield, Missouri.

The Arena League begins 2024 season today

The Arena League debuts Saturday with two games: Duluth Harbor Monsters at Kansas City Goats and Iowa Woo at Ozarks Lunkers. Both profession indoor football games will begin at 7:05 p.m. (CST). All four league teams will play an eight-game regular season schedule, including four home games, and

City of Duluth to delegate authority for electrical permitting and inspections to State of Minnesota

Beginning Tuesday, June 4, the City of Duluth will delegate authority for residential and commercial electrical permitting and inspections to the State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.  Beginning Tuesday, June 4, the State of Minnesota will be accepting, reviewing, and inspecting work related to electrical permits. All electrical

Essentia Miller Hill Surgery Center nurses, Essentia Solvay Hospice House nurses and staff vote to unionize with MNA

“We felt we weren’t being listened to. So we organized so that we could have our voices heard.” -- JeanAnn Norton, LPN at Essentia Solvay Hospice House

Prep Sports Notebook

Today's Games Section 7AA Softball Playoffs Proctor vs. Aitkin, 10:30 a.m. Cloquet's Braun Park Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin vs. Esko, 10:30 p.m. Cloquet's Braun Park Rush City vs. Barnum, 3 p.m. Cloquet's Braun Park International Falls vs. Hinckley-Finlayson, 3

Prep Sports Notebook, Friday

Today's Events Section 7AAAA Baseball Duluth East vs. Blaine (Elimination Game) Section 7AAA Baseball Duluth Denfeld vs. Grand Rapids (Semifinal) Chisago Lakes vs. Rock Ridge (Elimination Game) Hermantown vs. Hibbing (Elimination Game)

Take a bow, Hermantown activities award winners

The Hermantown Activities Department today announced its 2023-24 award winners for MVPs for activities, Triple A Winners, Athlete of the Year, and Nancy Huttel Award, as follows: Male and Female Athletes of the Year – Peyton Menzel and Katie Sandelin Nany Huttel Award Winner – Madeline Moore Hermantown Triple A Winners – Keana

Republish It! Don Ness on retiree health care

"I'm proud to say, that problem has been solved. City retirees have the security knowing that the benefit will remain for the rest of their lives. Taxpayers will see a massive DECREASE in the costs of providing this benefit from this day forward." -- Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness

BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial

By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever criminal

Vikings sign five 2024 NFL Draft selections

The Vikings on May 10 inked three of their seven selections in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota announced the signings of kicker Will Reichard, offensive lineman Michael Jurgens and defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez. Minnesota also announced the signings of all 17 undrafted free agents who had agreed to terms

Jury convicts Bonnell of Hibbing homicide

A St. Louis County jury on Wednesday found Deshon Israel Bonnell, 23, guilty of Premeditated Murder in the First Degree and Murder in the First Degree While Committing or Attempting to Commit Kidnapping. Both charges carry a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of release. In 2019, Bonnell pleaded guilty

Daily alcohol, cannabis use on the rise in Minnesota

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer A recent study published in the journal Addiction found that for the first time, daily marijuana users outnumber daily alcohol drinkers in the United States.  Public health experts are keeping a close eye on the trend, as daily marijuana users are at higher risk of

DFL Party Chair Ken Martin, Walz call for resignation of embroiled Sen. Nicole Mitchell

Mitchell has been embroiled in scandal ever since she was arrested in April for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home to steal some sentimental items of her late father, including his ashes.

Today's Prep Playoff Games

Section 7AAA Baseball Cambridge-Isanti at Duluth East (Elimination Bracket) Section 7AAA Baseball Duluth Denfeld at Hermantown Rock Ridge at Grand Rapids Cloquet at Chisago Lakes (Elimination Bracket) North Branch at Hibbing (Elimination Bracket) Section 7AA Baseball Proctor at Esko Moose Lake/Willow River vs. Mesaibi East, Wade Stadium (Elimination Bracket)

Wilderness announce new GM, assistant GM

The Minnesota Wilderness today announced it has hired a new general manager and assistant GM for its Cloquet-based North American Hockey League (NAHL) squad.  Brandon Ferns has been brought in to be the team’s new GM. The 27-year-old from Sartell, MN, has been involved in junior hockey as either

Duluth Police respond to school bus vs. car accident

At approximately 3:15 p.m., Duluth Police responded to a Voyager school bus vs. vehicle crash in the area of Rice Lake Road and Barnes Road. Initial investigation shows the school bus was attempting to turn southbound on Rice Lake Road when a vehicle that was traveling northbound on

Free airshow coming to Duluth

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform over Lake Superior in Duluth on July 31 at 5 p.m. as Canada “Celebrates 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.” Duluth was chosen as one of only four US cities to host the Snowbirds as they celebrate this milestone.

NA3 team secures Eveleth Hippodrome as home arena

One of the NA3HL’s newest teams will call the oldest rink in Minnesota its home. The Eveleth City Council today approved an agreement with the Minnesota Wilderness to house the organization’s new NA3HL squad at the historic Hippodrome. The Hippodrome – also known as “the Hipp” – first opened in

Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says

By Shauneen Miranda, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses. Among them: 15 Minnesota districts,

Sky Harbor Airport to host Cessna 180/185 fly-in

Park Point's Sky Harbor Airport will host the International Cessna 180/185 Club annual convention on Thursday through Monday. Anticipated attendance is approximately 50 aircraft and roughly 100 visitors.  "We are happy to host this gathering of Cessna 180/185 aircraft at DYT," said Tom Werner,

Prep Scoreboard

Section 7AAA Baseball Hermantown 6, Cloquet 3 Denfeld 6, Chisago Lakes 2 Section 7AA Baseball Duluth Marshall 10, Milaca 0 Esko 12, Two Harbors 0 Moose Lake-Willow River 16, Aitkin 7 Greenway/Nashwauk-Keewatin 4, Barnum 3 Mesabi East 4, International Falls 2 Proctor 7, Crosby-Ironton 0 Rush City 5, Hinckley-Finlayson

Photo of the Day: Big Dave

Big Dave and the Ripples performed at halftime of the Duluth Harbors Monsters first home game of the 2024 indoor football league season Saturday night at the original DECC Arena.

FYI: Duluth Police press release

Update to Friday's Incident 12:45 p.m., May 28, 2024 UPDATE: The Duluth Police Department is releasing the name of the victim involved in Friday’s incident. 81-year-old Bradley French is in stable condition after sustaining significant head injuries. French and Tolbert were not known to each

Chris Nikic to run 2024 Grandma's Marathon

Two-time ESPY award winner and Guiness world record holder Chris Nikic will be at the starting line of the 2024 Grandma’s Marathon, the organization announced today. Nikic was born with Down syndrome and was unable to walk well until age 4. Still, recently, he became the first person with

Quote Me, Howie: On the Harbor Monsters, Timberwolves

Local response to the Duluth Harbors Monsters' 86-34 indoor football exhibition victory over Up 1 Athletic Showcase (Atlanta) on Saturday night at Duluth Arena: Ebony Carter – "It was an amazing game. But it was more than that for me. I watched my son (Terrance Wenzel) and daughter (Mikayla

2024 Hermantown Football Schedule

Hermantown today released its 2024 varsity football schedule, as published below: Friday, August 30 – Proctor, 7 p.m. Friday, September 6 – Cloquet, 7 p.m. Friday, September 13 – at North Branch, 7 p.m. Friday, September 20 – at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Friday, September 27 – Rock Ridge, 7 p.

This winter marked the lowest ice cover on the Great Lakes in 50 years, experts report

By Kyle Davidson The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said this year marked a record low in ice coverage on the Great Lakes, which comes as no surprise to  Minnesotans who experienced the warmest winter in well over a century. In a post to its blog, NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental

Four years after George Floyd, Minnesota’s racial gaps remain stark

By Christopher Ingraham Four years ago this week, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. The event was captured on video, inspiring protests and riots in Minnesota and beyond.  Floyd’s killing brought newfound attention to Minnesota’s longstanding racial disparities, some of the nation’s worst. In the

Proctor area to honor the fallen on Memorial Day

The 102nd annual Proctor Memorial Day observance and program, sponsored by the Proctor American Legion Post 106, will be held Monday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. at Proctor Community Center.  Dave Anderson of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Division will be the keynote speaker. Tom Meadath of

Peter and the Starcatcher opens tonight

Peter and the Starcatcher, a Tony Award-winning, music-filled play and a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan, opens tonight and runs through June 2 at NorShor Theatre in Downtown Duluth. Based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the play begins with a band of

FinnFest 2024 announces keynote speaker and schedule

What can Finland teach us about democracy, happiness, health and sustainability? The finest facets of Finland will be on display at the 41st annual FinnFest this summer in Duluth.  Pekka Haavisto was just confirmed as the keynote speaker for FinnFest 2024. A member of the Finnish Parliament, Haavisto served as

City of Duluth accepting letters of intent for vacation dwelling unit permits

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth’s Planning and Development Division is taking Letters of Intent (LOI) to apply for a waiting list for Vacation Dwelling Interim Use Permits beginning Friday, May 24, and ending Friday, June 14, 2024. The waiting list will be used to allocate future vacation

Harbor Monsters open Saturday

The Duluth Harbor Monsters, one of four teams in the inaugural Arena League, will play host to nonconference Up 1 Athletic Showcase on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Duluth Arena. Duluth is led by quarterback Ja’Vonte Johnson.

Work scheduled to begin on Raleigh Street reconstruction project

By Kelli Latuska Contractors for the City of Duluth will begin work on the first phase of the Raleigh Street reconstruction project on the morning of Tuesday, May 28. Work on this project will include: . Full-depth reconstruction of the street, sidewalks, and utilities on Raleigh Street from Grand Avenue/Hwy

City of Duluth provides updated traffic impacts for Third Street reconditioning project

By Kelli Latuska Beginning Wednesday, May 29, additional traffic impacts will occur due to the ongoing Third Street reconditioning project. The City of Duluth will close all avenues between Third Street and Fourth Street from 12th Avenue E to Mesaba Avenue except for Fourth Avenue W, Lake Avenue, Sixth Avenue

Construction begins on Woodland Ave, includes Hartley Green Infrastructure project

Construction has started to improve Woodland Avenue between Snively Road and Anoka Street in Duluth. The project includes repaving the approximately 1.5 miles of Woodland Avenue and constructing new curbs and gutters. More notably, to improve safety for all road users, Woodland Avenue will change from two lanes in

Lake View Hospital earns state-wide awards

“We are honored to have received these awards. We are deeply committed to those we serve. For the culture award specifically, 10 years of hard work and dedication from our caring team led to making this achievement possible.” -- Lake View Hospital President Greg Ruberg

Swim Creative returning to 4-day work week for summer months

Swim Creative, a leading full-service marketing and interactive agency, is returning to a four-day work week for the summer months starting May 31 and going through Labor Day. The summer policy allows Swim Creative's employees to complete their work Monday through Thursday while still receiving full-time salary and

Duluth Public Library locations closed Saturday, Monday for Memorial Day Weekend

By Elizabeth Spehar All Duluth Public Library locations – Main Library, Mount Royal Branch, and West Duluth Branch – will be closed Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day weekend. Library locations will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.  Memorial Day weekend marks the shift

Wilderness 18U wins Prospects tournament

The Minnesota Wilderness 18U team emerged victorious in the Prospects Challenge tournament last weekend, going undefeated with a 5-0 record. The championship game saw a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Mallards Gold 18U team, with Caden Cole and Grady Dimberio leading the charge. Cole, representing Duluth East High School, scored

Mayor Roger J. Reinert provides statement on the close of the 2024 legislative session

By Kelli Latuska Despite months of work, the House and Senate adjourned on Sunday without a bonding bill, leaving Duluth's legislative priorities unfulfilled. Legislative inaction left critical infrastructure projects unfunded. This work includes our water treatment plant that serves 130,000 people in our region and in four

Chaotic end leaves Democratic Legislature with a few wins

By Michelle Griffith Democratic lawmakers in the final hour of the 2024 legislative session passed a 1,400 page bill that includes a lengthy list of policy items, from minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers to increased penalties for straw gun purchases and changes to the state’s

AICHO to exhibit Maya Washington's art on resilience and community

The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) will exhibit Sanctuary by multi-disciplinary artist Maya Washington starting June 10, 2024 and ending August 30, 2024. Sanctuary is a meditation on resilience, safety, and community. Washington’s reflection on the subtlety of daily life before, during, and after 2020, documents the time

Quote Me, Howie: On the 'Wolves big series win against Denver

Fred Friedman – "Defeating the defending world champions on the road in game 7 is historic. Defense wins championships is more than just a slogan. The radical approach of playing with essentially two centers has worked before but rarely. The best examples were the San Antonio Spurs with Hall of

Lawmakers expected to fund infrastructure, economic development projects on Iron Range

By Madison McVan A swing-district Iron Range Democratic lawmaker is driving an effort to create a special pool of financing for Range-only infrastructure projects.  The tax omnibus bill, which House and Senate DFL leaders have been negotiating in conference committee this week, contains provisions to direct mining revenue to projects

Duluth FC wins '24 opener

Tyler Limmer scored two goals to power Duluth FC past Joy Athletic 3-0 in a National Premiere Soccer League semi-professional men's soccer match before 630 on Wednesday night at Public Schools Stadium. Felipe Santos also scored for Duluth (1-0), which will play host to Siouxland United FC on

Vikings sign TE Robert Tonyan

By Craig Peters For the second time this week, the Vikings have added to their tight ends room. Minnesota on Thursday announced the signing of veteran Robert Tonyan (pronounced TUN-yin). The addition provides 85 games of experience and 24 starts. It also gives Tonyan a sweep of spending time as

Republish It! Roger Reinert Facebook post

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook regarding snow emergencies: "It's May, and summer is just around the corner, but we are ALREADY talking about snow emergencies! Core city services in Duluth is about a lot of things, including snow removal. In the middle of the

City of Duluth to host public meeting on Skyline Parkway Corridor

By Kelly Latuska The City of Duluth will host a public meeting on Skyline Parkway Corridor public safety improvements on Monday, May 20 at 5:30 pm at Lincoln Park Middle School, 3215 W Third Street. The meeting is expected to last two hours. At this public meeting, City of

2024 Vikings Schedule: Opening at Giants, early home games with 49ers, Texans

Start spreading the news. The 2024 Minnesota Vikings regular-season schedule will open with a visit to the New York Giants. The Week 1 game is scheduled for noon (CT) Sept. 8 at MetLife Stadium. It starts a run of four consecutive Vikings games and 12 total that are scheduled for

LSC Clay Target captures National Conference title

By Jesse Robinson The Lake Superior College Co-Ed Clay Target team ran away with the USA College Clay Target League National Conference 3 championship with its best weekly total since week two this spring to win the league title by nearly 300 points. The IceHawks led all teams in week

Glensheen outdoor concerts begin July 3

Glensheen today announced its 2024 Concerts on the Pier lineup (all Wednesday evening concerts are free and open to the public): July 3 – Father Hennepin w/ Nat Harvie July 10 – Boss Mama and the Jebberhooch w/ The Berzerk Blawndz July 17 – Chastity Brown w/ The Gemstones July 24 – Nur-D w/

Vikings to face Jets in Week 5 in London

By Craig Peters Down, set, Jets. Tottenham-Hotspur Stadium will provide the runway for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets on Oct. 6 as part of the 2024 London Games, the teams and the NFL announced Wednesday. The Week 5 contest will be just the 13th meeting between the

City of Duluth Today

At 2:09 pm today, the Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire reported at 3035 Hagberg Street. Crews from Miller Hill, Lincoln Park, Spirit Valley, UMD, Woodland, and Downtown Headquarters responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found the front of the four-bedroom residential structure fully involved in fire. Most

Vikings sign defensive lineman James Lynch

James Lynch is back in action and back with the Vikings. A fourth-round pick by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Lynch hit free agency this March when his rookie contract expired. Lynch's fourth season ended before it had the chance to start because of a knee

Expect delays on I-35 south of Duluth during summer travel

Travelers on Interstate 35 between the Twin Cities and Duluth should expect traffic delays this summer due to several construction projects. Drivers will encounter single-lane, head-to-head traffic near Hinckley through October and just south of Highway 210 in Carlton County until the end of August. Additionally, in the city of

Vikings sign three 2024 NFL Draft selections

On Friday, the Vikings inked three of their seven selections in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota announced the signings of kicker Will Reichard, offensive lineman Michael Jurgens and defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez. Minnesota also announced on Friday the signings of all 17 undrafted free agents who agreed to terms

Vikings sign TE Sammis Reyes after tryout

The Vikings have signed tight end Sammis (pronounced SAM-is) Reyes after he participated on a pro tryout basis in last weekend's rookie minicamp. Reyes joins Minnesota through the International Player Pathway (IPP) program and does not count against the 90-player off-season roster limit. The native of Talcahuano, Chile,

Advocates continue push for public investment in early childhood education

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer Early education providers and teachers from the Iron Range piled on a bus headed south on Monday morning, shuttering their childcare centers for the day so they could lobby lawmakers at the state Capitol in the final week of the legislative session. Lawmakers have all

Dr. Amunrud joins St. Luke's

St. Luke’s Pediatric Associates has welcomed Pediatric Hospitalist Dr. Todd Amunrud. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa. Dr. Amunrud completed a residency in pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He is board-certified by the American Board

Monday Sports Notebook

Lakes Area MINN STARKS 14U girls basketball team placed second at the Minnesota State AAU DII Championships on Sunday in Shakopee. They advanced to the semis with two decisive victories over metro teams on Saturday. An overtime win versus North Tartan SE gave them the opportunity to win back-to-back state

Lincoln Park Farmers Market kickoff party Thursday

As the summer farmers market season nears, the Lincoln Park Farmers Market will host a growing season kickoff event Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Harrison Park. Over 20 local vendors will offer a wide variety of products including garden seedlings, produce, meat, baked goods, canned

Republish It! Reinert Facebook posts; Hermantown Hawks Sports This Week

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook talking about a recent tour of the new St. Scholastica Student Center: "Go Saints! Great to be back on campus recently for a tour of the new Student Center. Before being elected Mayor, I was a licensed attorney and an adjunct

Sunday Prep Sports Notebook

Saturday Scoreboard Baseball Duluth Marshall 8, Proctor 1 Duluth East 4, Blaine 3 Eden Prairie 6, Duluth East 3 Softball Northwood/Solon Springs 9, Unity 8 DC Everest 10, Superior 5 Chippewa Falls 17, Superior 10 Grantsburg 15, Northwestern 2 McDonell Catholic Central 11, Northwestern 3 Boys Lacrosse Wayzata 9,

Lake Superior College to hold Spring Commencement Monday

By Jesse Robinson Lake Superior College will hold its Spring Commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center’s (DECC) Symphony Hall. This year, 752 students will graduate with a certificate, diploma, or associate degree from among 69 different program areas. Additionally,

Friday Prep Sports Notebook

Brayden Lundeen threw a complete game five-hitter and Jimmy Bartsch had two hits as Hermantown defeated Duluth East 4-1 in a high school baseball game Thursday afternoon. The Hawks (5-3) visit Hibbing at 4:30 p.m. today, Other Thursday baseball results: Hibbing 9, Cloquet 1 Proctor 7, Aitkin 0

Republish It! Reinert on Downtown Duluth safety

We also have to acknowledge that we have accepted a new 'norm' over the past few years. And that must change. We can’t just walk on by. See something and if you can do so safely do something. Otherwise, if you see something - say something.

Saints Notebook

2024 College of St. Scholastica women's soccer captains: . Senior Lauren Schmitz . Senior Gracie Meagher . Junior Kaitlyn Sautter

Tourism Marketing Working Group to host listening sessions

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth’s Tourism Marketing Working Group today announced a series of listening sessions to gather feedback and insights from industry partners and individuals passionate about tourism marketing. The sessions provide a platform for stakeholders to share their perspectives, ideas, and concerns, contributing to the

Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump

By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels told a Manhattan jury Tuesday about meeting Donald Trump in a penthouse suite in 2006, where he told the actress not to worry about his wife and that she reminded him of his daughter shortly before they had sex.

Roger Beldo pleads guilty in Babbitt double homicide

Roger Allen Beldo, 54, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of Intentional Second-Degree Murder for intentionally causing the death of Clifford and Christine Johnson at their Babbitt, Minnesota residence on October 28, 2023. Following the murders, Beldo traveled to Duluth, where he ultimately placed multiple emergency calls requesting help because

Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks

Dyami Starks, founder of Starks Academy, a renowned basketball program, and Player Development Coach for All Iowa Attack, talks about Chloe Johnson, the basketball prodigy from Duluth Marshall – "Chloe (Johnson) has the ingredients to go down as one of Minnesota’s All-Time Greats (like Gianna Kneepkens before her). But

Vikings announce jersey numbers for new players and 2024 changes

By Craig Peters The new year means new players, as well as new numbers for some Vikings returnees. Minnesota on Tuesday announced the jersey numbers assigned to 15 veterans added during free agency, the seven 2024 draft picks and 17 undrafted free agents. The Vikings also announced jersey changes for

National Bank of Commerce welcomes Heidi Chell as AVP – Commercial Banker

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) continues its growth and expansion with the addition of a new associate, hiring Heidi Chell as a Commercial Banker. Chell, a native of Bessemer, MI, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role at NBC. Graduating with a bachelor's degree

Wolves' Rudy Gobert named 2023-24 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, it was announced Tuesday on TNT. Gobert becomes the third player in NBA history to win the award four times, joining Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. The

City of Duluth, community partners to host brownfield cleanup and redevelopment informational meetings

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth, along with state and community partners at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, TAB, and Kansas State University, announce their collaborative Brownfield Redevelopment and Cleanup Resources symposiums. Interested parties can join neighborhood business leaders, small businesses, landlords, and government partners for a conversation about

Mayor Roger Reinert’s office welcomes two new hires

By Kelli Latuska Mayor Roger Reinert’s office welcomed Senior Advisor, Communication and Marketing Jessica Hehir and Senior Advisor, Policy and Government Affairs John Dukich to their first day on the job this week. Their positions had been held open since the mayor began his term on January 2, 2024.

Central Entrance lane closure in Duluth starts Wednesday

The downbound right lane of Central Entrance will be closed Wednesday due to a valve vault collapse at Arlington Avenue. Traffic traveling northbound on Arlington Avenue will not be able to access eastbound Central Entrance. An alternate route is to turn on Palm Street to Basswood Avenue to Central Entrance.

Bulldogs Notebook

Bulldogs men's hockey 2023-24 team awards: Keith Christiansen Award (MVP) – Ben Steeves Pat Francisco Award (Community Contributions) – Darian Gotz and Matthew Thiessen Goldie Wolfe Award (Most Inspirational) – Luke Loheit Jerry Chumola Award (Rookie of the Year) – Aaron Pionk Mike Sertich Award (Most Improved Player) – Aiden Dubinsky . . . 2024-25 Captain

The Timberwolves are crushing, just like Minnesota

By Eric Harris Bernstein, Minnesota Reformer For the second edition of Tax and Spend, I was planning to respond to yet another Star Tribune op-ed declaring that high taxes are ruining Minnesota. The author — former GOP attorney general candidate Jim Schultz — stopped short of describing Minnesota as “a barren hellscape”

National Bank of Commerce welcomes Heidi Chell as AVP – Commercial Banker

National Bank of Commerce (NBC), continues its growth and expansion with the addition of a new associate, hiring Heidi Chell as a Commercial Banker.  Heidi Chell, a native of Bessemer, MI, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role at NBC. Graduating with a bachelor's

St. Scholastica to host commencement on Saturday

The College of St. Scholastica will celebrate the undergraduate and graduate Class of 2024 with commencement on Saturday, May 11, in the Amsoil Arena located at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). The in-person celebration will be a traditional, seated ceremony with unlimited guest seating. The ceremony will also be

Not Too Early: 2024-25 Howie Hanson Prep Boys and Girls Basketball Dream Teams

BOYS Brooks Johnson, Duluth Marshall senior forward (Bulldogs commit) Calvin Anderson, Superior junior forward Ray Brau, Hibbing sophomore forward GIRLS Chloe Johnson, Duluth Marshall freshman forward Regan Juenemann, Duluth Marshall senior guard Chloe Carlson, Proctor sophomore guard Lily Smith, Proctor junior guard Bailey Hermanson, Hermantown junior guard

St. Luke’s in the News

St. Luke’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has welcomed Physician Assistant Victor Pilon, PA-C. Pilon earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti. He is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. St. Luke’s is now part of

Allete agrees to $6.2 billion sale offer

In connection with the merger, CPP Investments and GIP will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Allete for $67.00 per share in cash representing an enterprise value of approximately $6.2 billion, including Allete's net debt.

Hermantown High Sports This Week

MONDAY Girls Golf – at Mesabi East, 11 a.m. Quarry Softball – host Superior, 4:30 p.m. Rose Field. Game Notes: The Hawks (3-2) will look to rebound from a 14-4 home loss to Proctor, which snapped a two-game Hermantown winning streak. The Spartans are 6-3. Boys Tennis – at Aitkin,

U.S. Senate Dems launch renewed push for full marijuana legalization

The bill would automatically expunge federal marijuana-related convictions, direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a program to help people who lost access to housing benefits because of marijuana convictions.

Stauber, Schultz and Biden in the news

Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) bill to restore energy development on Alaska’s North Slope passed the House of Representatives this week. The Alaska’s Right to Produce Act will reverse the Biden Department of the Interior (DOI)’s decision to prohibit oil and gas development on 13 million acres

Dan Urshan Column: My tribute to Florian Chmielewski

Florian and I became good friends after our political careers were over. He and his daughter Patty even came to play at our annual Urshan Retirement Group Client Appreciation BBQ. People just loved him.

Sunday Prep Sports Notebook

Saturday Results Baseball Hermantown 4, North Branch 0. Ace junior pitcher River Freeman threw a no-hitter for the Hawks (4-3). Esko 2, St. Anthony 0 Duluth Denfeld 9, North Branch 2. The Hunters improved to 6-6 overall. Softball Proctor 10, Maple Lake 0 DC Everest 8, Superior 7 Monticello 7,

Republish It! Mayor Reinert's Facebook post on Clean Yer Creek

"Happy rainy Saturday! Great to see many out this morning at the 16th annual Clean Yer Creek event! This year we worked on Lester, Merritt, Keene, Chester and Miller. This is one of my favorite spring events and despite it nearly always being rainy, it is a perfect way

John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk set for May 11

The St. Louis County Historical Society and its Veterans Memorial Hall are holding a 5k to honor the memory of Command Sergeant Major John S. Werner on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Start time is 9 a.m. with a short ceremony prior at The Other Place Bar & Grill, 3930

Enger Park Golf Today

Two City of Duluth carpenters are building new wooden steps at one of two front entrances at the historic Enger Park Golf Course clubhouse today.

Minnesota Power reaches electric rate settlement with state agencies and large power customers

Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc (NYSE: ALE), has reached a settlement agreement on its 2024 electric rate proposal with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and Large Power Intervenors. If approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), the agreement would set final

Workers at two Essentia Health facilities file for union representation

Registered nurses at Essentia Miller Hill Surgery Center and nurses and other healthcare workers at Essentia Solvay Hospice House announced this week that they have filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association. Workers at each of the

Vikings sign free agent punter Seth Vernon

By Lindsey Young The Vikings have added a second punter to the roster. Minnesota signed free agent Seth Vernon, the team announced Tuesday. Mostly recently, Vernon spent the 2022 offseason and training camp with the Atlanta Falcons, who signed him as an undrafted rookie. He was released on Aug. 16,

Vikings exercise 5th-year option on Christian Darrisaw

By Craig Peters The Minnesota Vikings on Monday announced the team has exercised the fifth-year option on tackle Christian Darrisaw, extending his rookie contract through the 2025 season. Darrisaw was selected by the Vikings in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. He

Duluth Dylan Fest runs May 21-26

The Bob Dylan Way Committee has finalized its schedule for the 2024 Duluth Dylan Fest, the annual celebration of the Northland’s native son whose global significance was affirmed by the Nobel Prize committee in 2016. The Fest will feature a range of events spanning May 21 - 26 in

City of Duluth provides update to demonstrations

By Mattie Hjelseth May 2, 10:30 a.m. UPDATE: The City of Duluth respects the rights of persons to lawfully and peacefully exercise their Constitutional rights. As a reminder, city parks are closed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Further, camping, setting up any

Republish It! Roger Reinert's Facebook post on Homegrown

"Happy Homegrown! Last night I was at AMSOIL Arena to hear 'Big Wave Dave & The Ripples', and 'A Band Called Truman'. Was bummed to miss 'Brothers Burn Mountain'! It was fun to see so many of you out last night (on a

Photo of the Day

Mayor Roger Reinert on Wednesday proclaimed May as Community Action Duluth Month in the City of Duluth.

City of Duluth announces rollout of ePlace permitting and licensing system

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth is rolling out its new enterprise permitting and licensing system, ePlace. ePlace will be available to the public beginning Tuesday, May 14. ePlace will help to automate and streamline the permit review process through online applications and file submissions. The City’s eTRAKiT

St. Louis County 2024 assessment summary reports $2 billion in increased values

Home prices continue to rise, and this is reflected in the 2024 St. Louis County Assessment Summary. The report was just completed by the St. Louis County Assessor's Department and shows the total assessed estimated market value of St. Louis County property for 2024 is $26,717,542,

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Folds coming to DECC

Ben Folds, widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation, will perform at DECC Symphony Hall on Oct. 5. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music, including pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. For the

Republish It! DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman's Facebook post

Said Hartman: "You may have heard that the DECC has a bonding request at the State Legislature. My hope is to explain why we are making the request, but also to explain the bonding process as well (it always confuses people, because it is confusing). Governmental explanation part: Every

City of Duluth to host Sales Tax Street Improvement Projects public informational meetings

The City of Duluth will host two informational sessions on the 2024 Sales Tax Street Improvement Projects on Thursday – a virtual meeting option and an in-person meeting option. The meetings are scheduled for: Virtual public informational session Virtual Meeting Link, noon to 1 pm In-person public informational session Downtown Duluth

Duluth Police arrest male for pending felony criminal damage to property charges

Duluth Police investigators today arrested 22-year-old Duluth resident Mason Manseau for pending charges of Felony Criminal Damage to Property. He is the individual who spray painted the word ‘plunger’ throughout the City of Duluth. -- Duluth Police press release

Republish It! Mayor Roger Reinert's Facebook post on Workers Memorial Day

"This morning at the Duluth Labor Temple we acknowledged Workers Memorial Day. Over 50 years ago on April 28th, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect, which promises every worker the right to a safe job. The law was the result of tireless efforts of the labor

National Bank of Commerce in the News

National Bank of Commerce (NBC) on Monday announced the promotion of 13 of its associates: . Amanda Arbic, AVP – Deposit Operations Director . Kari Carlson, AVP – Signature Banker . Heidi Chell, AVP – Commercial Banker . Lindsey Christianson, AVP – Commercial Banker . John Conley, SVP – Senior Commercial Banker . Max Florestano, AVP – Treasury Management & Fraud Manager

LSC Clay Target maintains first place after Week Three

The Lake Superior College Co-Ed Clay Target team scored 241.50 points in week three competition to maintain a healthy lead in the USA College Clay Target League National Conference 3 standings. Erik Poffenberger connected on a season-high 48-of-50 targets on the week for 43.50 points. Spencer Tietz also

Alworth Memorial Fund awards its 2024 scholarships

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 102 northern Minnesota students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields of study related to mathematics, engineering, the sciences, medicine and scientific research. Ninety-five scholarships for $24,000 each were awarded to high school

City of Duluth invites public to community input session for Norton Park

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth’s Parks and Recreation Division invites the public to an interactive community input session for proposed park improvements to Norton Park. In June of 2016, a park plan was adopted for Norton Park as part of the St. Louis River Corridor Initiative. Additional

CherryRoad Media to fill void left by closed Minnesota newspapers

Community journalism is alive and well in two central Minnesota communities today even as they face the loss of their historic local newspapers. CherryRoad Media, the nation’s fastest-growing newspaper company, announced that it will open newspapers in Hutchinson and Litchfield, Minnesota, to fill the void left by the closing

Grandma's Marathon Notebook

Judy Behning has been named the 2024 Don Fennessy Volunteer of the Year, Grandma’s Marathon announced today. Behning has shown unparalleled commitment to the event for more than 35 years, taking on numerous roles and leaving an undeniable mark on the success of Grandma’s Marathon, according to a

LSC hosts Spring Student Art Show

Lake Superior College’s Student Spring Art Show opens at noon today and runs through Wednesday at 9 p.m. on LSC’s main campus. Students enrolled in LSC’s art courses will have an opportunity to display their work during the exhibit. The show will include the work of

City of Duluth previews rollout of new permitting and licensing system

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will be unveiling its new enterprise permitting and licensing system in mid-May of 2024.  The city’s newly-branded ePlace will be the portal allowing the public to submit building and zoning applications, rental license applications, pet licensing applications, residential parking permits, as well

Arik Forsman: Good things come to those who wait for more downtown housing

Patience is hard and it can be tough to read the tea leaves as a policymaker. But with this jump ball, I’m glad we listened to Eddie and now get to see the cranes in the air this summer and hundreds of new downtown residents coming soon as a result.

Monday Sports Notebook

Vikings' draft picks: First round: 10th overall: QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan First round: 17rd overall: OLB Dallas Turner, Alabama Fourth round: 108th overall: CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon Sixth round: 177th overall: T Walter Rouse, Oklahoma Sixth round: 203th overall: K Will Reichard, Alabama Seventh round: 230th overall: OL

Reprint It! DECC Facebook post

"Spring has been a blur! In just the past four weeks, the DECC has hosted: . Country show with Sam Hunt . Ballet performance of Snow White . Classic rock with John Mellencamp . Hard rock with Breaking Benjamin . Christian rock with Mercy Me . Children's event with the Shrine Circus . Comedian

Quote Me, Howie: On Reinert's first State of the City Address

Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor – "Mayor Reinert did an excellent job of identifying the issues most Duluthians care about. He articulated well their current status, what changes need to take place and how he would tackle these challenges head on. He has placed a great deal of pressure on

Superior/Douglas County businesses and individuals honored

Two outstanding area businesses and two outstanding business professionals were recognized at the 70th Chamber Annual Meeting and Business Awards on Thursday in the Yellowjacket Union on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. A crowd of more than 220 community members, business leaders, elected officials gathered to honor the business community

Friday Prep Sports Notebook

Thursday Results Baseball Duluth Marshall 5, Superior 1 Cloquet 2, Hermantown 1 Esko 6, Warroad 1 Barnum 4, Two Harbors3 South Ridge 5, Hibbing 1 Softball Hermantown 18, Grand Rapids 0 Proctor 19, Duluth Marshall 1 Superior 13, Cloquet 3 Silver Bay 16, South Ridge 6 Carlton-Wrenshall 8, Moose Lake-Willow

St. Luke’s welcomes Erika Kosloski, PA-C

Physician Assistant Erika Kosloski, PA-C, has joined St. Luke’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates. Kosloski earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree from the College of St. Scholastica. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Kosloski’s areas of interest include

Reinert delivers his first State of the City address

Reinert pledged to hold Duluth's 2025 local property tax levy flat for the first time since 2014. “After nearly 50% growth in just the last eight years, Duluth taxpayers need a breather,” he said.

Grandma's Marathon announces free music entertainment lineup

PopROCKS and Chris Kroeze will take the stage Saturday night on Grandma’s Marathon weekend, headlining a two-day “Rock the Bayfront” celebration on what’s expected to be one of the largest race weekends ever. All events are free and open to the public. The weekend festival kicks off Friday

Prep Sports Events, Thursday

Baseball Superior at Duluth Marshall Hermantown at Cloquet Chisholm at Cherry Barnum at Two Harbors South Ridge at Hibbing Softball Grand Rapids at Hermantown Duluth Marshall at Proctor Cherry at Littlefork-Big Falls South Ridge at Silver Bay Barnum at Two Harbors Boys Tennis Hermantown at Hibbing Superior at Cloquet Boys

Boys and Girls Club launches Esports & Gaming Lounge

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland opened its Esports & Gaming Lounge for teens at Lincoln Park Club on Wednesday afternoon. The Esports program is designed to engage members in competitive gaming while emphasizing healthy physical and mental practices. Centered around the concept of “Playing with Purpose,” participants

Howie's Health Notebook: St. Luke’s welcomes Dr. Jonna Quinn

St. Luke’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates has welcomed Dr. Jonna Quinn. Dr. Quinn earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Iowa. She completed her residency at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. During her

Howie's High School Notebook

Hermantown All-State Band selections, 2024-25: Luke Willoughby, tuba Elyana Hewitt, vocalist Jack Collins, jazz drummer Isabel Kirekby, clarinetist . . . Local prep sports top performers on Tuesday: . Hermantown's Claire Kaups and Nora Gunderson had four hits and three hits, respectively, and ace righthander Lindsey Ewer scattered three hits in six

Lake Superior College to host Firefighting and Truck Driving Open House

Lake Superior College welcomes individuals and prospective students interested in a career in fire technology or truck driving to its Firefighting and Truck Driving Open House Thursday, April 25 from 3-6 p.m. at the its Emergency Response Training Center located at 11501 Highway 23, Duluth, Minnesota 55808. Prospective students

Take a Bow

Prep sports top performers on Tuesday: . Hermantown's Claire Kaups and Nora Gunderson had four hits and three hits, respectively, and ace righthander Lindsey Ewer scattered three hits in six innings in a 13-3 softball home romp over Denfeld. . Bailey Plante and Kaylen Foxx had three hits each to

City of Duluth Press Release: Crews are responding to a water main break on N 53rd Avenue W

City of Duluth utility operations crews are repairing a water main located at 1511 N 53rd Avenue W. Water is turned off on between N 53rd avenue W and Albion Street and Columbia Street to N Central Avenue. The duration of the repair is unknown at this time. Crews are

Tuesday Prep Sports Scoreboard

Baseball Esko 13, Barnum 0 Proctor 2, Hermantown 0 Moose Lake-Willow River 4, Greenway 0 Hibbing 15, International Falls 4 North Branch 3, Princeton 2 Becker 8, Cambridge-Isanti 7 Chisago Lakes 13, Zimmerman 3 Softball Hermantown 14, Duluth Denfeld 3 Hibbing 2, Proctor 0 Silver Bay 17, Floodwood 2 Esko

Print It! Roger Reinert's Facebook post honoring Veterans Treatment Court

Said Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert: "St. Louis County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated its 10-year anniversary yesterday. I was honored to attend and provide them with a Mayoral Proclamation helping celebrate the critical work they do. The court was launched in 2014 after local veterans approached Judge Dale Harris, a

Duluth Playhouse to present Peter and the Starcatcher

By Jess Hughes Duluth Playhouse fifth Main Stage play of the season is Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry

Free youth entertainment event and film premiere in Duluth

Luminate: to illuminate, shine light on, make something bright or visible, light up.  This Thursday, April 25, Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth will be filled with energy and the creative talents of youth from throughout our community in a fun, free event aimed at celebrating the hopes and dreams

LSC extends lead in week two of clay target action

By Jesse Robinson The Lake Superior College Clay Target team had another stellar week on the range to widen its lead in the USA College Clay Target League National Conference 3 standings. The IceHawks recorded a team score of 299 in week 2 and now have a season total of

Three popular attractions launch Duluth Passport

A Duluth Passport won’t get a person in or out of any foreign country but it will get a passport holder into three popular Duluth attractions at a dramatic discount. The William A. Irvin, Great Lakes Aquarium and North Shore Scenic Railroad are cooperating by offering a reduced admission

St. Luke’s promotes Mat Solberg to clinic manager

St. Luke’s has promoted Mat Solberg to clinic manager at St. Luke’s OB-GYN Associates and St. Luke’s Pediatric Associates. Solberg, from Hermantown, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He joined St. Luke’s in 2021 as the operations supervisor for

Today's Prep Events, Monday

Baseball Duluth Marshall at Aitkin Cloquet at South Ridge Esko at Mesabi East Moose Lake-Willow River at Pine City Proctor at Two Harbors Mountain Iron-Buhl at Cherry Carlton-Wrenshall at Deer River Pequot Lakes at Greenway Softball Grand Rapids at Esko Cloquet at Moose Lake-Willow River Two Harbors at Duluth Marshall

On Earth Day, Minnesota Power marks topping state energy savings goal for 14th year in a row

Minnesota Power is marking 14 consecutive years of exceeding the state of Minnesota’s energy savings goal as the company celebrates Earth Day and continues to help customers meet their sustainability goals and make progress toward a carbon-free future. Minnesota Power achieved energy savings of 2.8% of gross annual

Print It! Enger Park Golf GM Craig Smith on the 2024 season, course improvements

Said Craig Smith: "The irrigation replacement project has been underway since last fall. The main retention pond has been reconfigured and #18 on the Middle nine has been re-shaped. The contractor’s plan is to begin work on or around April 1 and to install new infrastructure on the

Behling, Youngberg Fitger's 5K winners

By Zach Schneider Scott Behling and Chelsey Youngberg both ran to repeat victories on Saturday morning at the Fitger’s 5K, leading the way as nearly 1,000 people participated in the 35th annual event. For Behling, a native of Duluth who ran collegiately at UW-Superior, it’s a third

Hermantown Sports This Week

Tuesday Girls Golf – at Pokegema, 10 a.m. Boys Tennis – at Stella Maris Academy, 4:15 p.m. Longview Boys and Girls Track – at Cloquet, 4:15 p.m. Baseball – at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. Game Notes: The Hawks are 3-0, with a pair of lopsided wins over Duluth

Prep boys hockey players to watch next season

River Freeman, Hermantown senior forward Henry Peterson, Hermantown senior defenseman Karson Young, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton senior defenseman Bobby Thornton, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton senior forward Caz Carlson, Rock Ridge junior forward Tate Swanson, Hibbing-Chisholm junior forward Carter Casey, Grand Rapids junior goaltender

Print It! Roger Reinert's Facebook post regarding his Navy Reserve obligations

Reinert's post: "Even while I serve as your Mayor, I continue to serve in the Navy Reserve. I hold the rank of Commander (O-5), and am currently the Executive Officer of a unit called NPASE (Navy Public Affairs Support Element). We provide support around the Fleet, and

Homegrown Music Festival at the DECC lineup

Tuesday, April 30 7 p.m. – The Brothers Burn Mountain 8 p.m. – Woodblind 9 p.m. – A Band Called Truman 10 p.m. – Big Wave Dave and the Ripples

City of Duluth Notebook: Duluth Fire Department responds to wildland fire in West Duluth

By Kelli Latuska The Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a call of a wildland fire located near 215 South 37th Avenue West in Duluth at 9:30 a.m. today. Crews from Headquarters, Lincoln Park and Duluth Heights, along with a crew from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,

St. Luke's Notebook

Nurse Practitioner Alicia Lagarde, APRN, CNP, has joined the St. Luke’s Community Care Team. Lagarde, who is from Wrenshall, earned her Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Simmons University, Boston. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from The College of St. Scholastica. She is

Sports Notebook, Friday

River Freeman threw four scoreless and hitless innings, striking out seven, and belted a massive home run to lead Hermantown past Duluth Denfeld 8-1 in a Lake Superior Conference baseball game Thursday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Ethan McCubbin and Freeman had two hits each for the Hawks (3-0), who blitzed

Prep Sports Notebook, Thursday

TODAY'S EVENTS Prep Baseball Hermantown 8, Duluth Denfeld 1. Hawks improve to 3-0. Prep Softball Cloquet at Hermantown Prep Boys Tennis Cloquet at North Branch Prep Boys Golf Cloquet at Pequot Lakes

Duluth Junk Hunt begins Thursday

What started with a half-dozen antique vendors inside the Encounter building in 2012, the Duluth Junk Hunt has grown to 150-plus booths at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. “We look forward to this event every spring and fall,” said Emily Broman, founder of the Duluth Junk Hunt. “We love watching shoppers

Duluth Playhouse Underground presents the 2024 What She Said Festival

Duluth Playhouse Underground today announced the playwrights, directors, and performers featured in its annual new play festival. Running May 9-12 at The Lab, the 2024 What She Said Festival promises an incredible evening of collaboration and exploration for theatre enthusiasts, showcasing the diverse perspectives and voices of women in the

West Skyline Parkway bridge to close for replacement beginning Monday

The West Skyline Parkway bridge that serves as a route into Spirit Mountain recreation area will close beginning Monday, April 22. St. Louis County Public Works is replacing the bridge this summer. The project, and resulting closure, is expected to be completed in mid-November. The bridge spans Knowlton Creek and

Quote Me, Howie: How's Mayor Roger Reinert performing early in his first term?

Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor – "It takes about a year for a Mayor to settle in completely and establish the agenda that is discussed during a campaign. The first step is putting his team in place, which he is methodically doing, so it can carry out his priorities on

Duluth State of the City Address April 25

Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will deliver his first State of the City Address on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Denfeld High School Auditorium. Reinert blitzed two-term incumbent mayor Emily Larson, who raised the city's local property tax levy by over 100 percent in her eight

Zeitgeist to host teen acting camp

Zeitgeist Theater today announced its first-ever summer acting camp. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Teen Acting Camp, which will held at Zeitgeist Teatro on August 5-9, will allow participants ages 12-18 to learn about the fundamentals of theater and gain experience with auditioning for and performing in a theater production.

NHL Stanley Cup first round pairings set

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders WESTERN CONFERENCE Dallas Stars vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles

Prep Sports Notebook, Wednesday

Regularly-scheduled Hermantown baseball and softball games on Tuesday, postponed due to rain, have been rescheduled. The Hawks baseball game at Hibbing will be played on May 10, and Hermantown’s Lake Superior Conference home softball game against Superior at Rose Field will be made up April 29. Meantime, both teams

Print It! Roger Reinert on downtown Duluth housing

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook today – "Downtowns were once commercial, and then professional. Their future is residential. My goal is 1,000 people living in Downtown Duluth – an entire new neighborhood. Residents bring energy, investment, retail, and more eyes on things. Housing downtown isn't

US Olympian, 2x Grandma's Marathon champion returning in 2024

By Zach Schneider By Dakotah Lindwurm will be at the starting line during this year’s Grandma’s Marathon weekend in June, just not as part of the race that’s helped make her a fan favorite in Duluth and one of the best female distance runners in America. Instead

Williams-Gillard sentenced for role in Duluth homicide

The Hon. Eric L. Hylden today sentenced Brandon Capone Williams-Gillard, 25, to 480 months for his conviction of Aiding and Abetting Intentional Second-Degree Murder. Williams-Gillard received additional concurrent sentences of 71 months for his conviction of Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and 132 months for

Allete recognized for gender diversity on board and among executive officers

“Creating and strengthening an equitable and inclusive culture is one way we’re putting sustainability into action at Allete.” -- Bethany Owen, Allete chair, president and CEO

Prep Sports Today, Tuesday

Baseball Duluth Marshall at Duluth Denfeld Proctor at Moose Lake-Willow River Cherry at Greenway Rock Ridge at Deer River McGregor at Chisholm Barnum at Cook County Two Harbors at South Ridge Softball Moose Lake-Willow River at Silver Bay Two Harbors at South Ridge Ely at Mountain Iron-Buhl Chisago Lakes at

Republican National Committee courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls

By Zachary Roth, Minnesota Reformer As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. The extremists also have close ties

Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Hours after Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom and became the first former president in U.S. history to be a defendant in a criminal trial Monday, his attorneys filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court renewing his claim of absolute

Earth Day Fair Wednesday at Lake Superior College

Lake Superior College will host its annual Earth Day Fair on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the main concourse of its main campus. The fair will feature over 25 vendors, including agencies, non-profits, businesses, hiking & biking clubs, and various LSC organizations, providing students

Prescription drug turn-in events set for April 27

Saturday, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an opportunity for people to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Drop boxes will be staffed and available for take-back events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the St. Louis County Sheriff's offices in Virginia

Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Donald Trump on Monday in a New York City courtroom will make history as the first former U.S. president to stand trial in criminal proceedings. And it raises new issues for the presumptive Republican nominee for president in November, even as he builds a

May Day labor rally April 27 in Duluth

Twenty-one regional and state labor organizations have endorsed the rally. This groundswell of energy has boosted May Day’s sustainability as a way to celebrate labor’s primacy as the productive base of society and to foster solidarity as the path toward an inclusive, just, and equitable society.

Prep Sports Notebook, Sunday

Duluth Marshall split a nonconference high school baseball doubleheader at Bemidji on Saturday afternoon, winning 13-8 in nine innings in the nightcap after losing the opener 8-6. Max Berrisford homered in both games for the Hilltoppers (2-1). Other baseball scores, Saturday: Esko 4, Luverne 2 Softball Results, Saturday Superior 9,

Commentary: Minnesota Legislature should call a gambling help hotline before betting on mobile sports wagering

By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer The sports betting scandals are piling up like the maxed out credits cards of a gambling addict.   Some youth baseball league gadfly tried to wager $100,000 on a University of Alabama baseball game while apparently trading text messages with the Crimson Tide manager,

Quote Me, Howie: Should the Vikings draft their franchise QB in 2024?

Fred Friedman – "They should select the right quarterback not the anyone that is available. If a franchise leader that gets them to the playoffs with accuracy and escapability and durability and the ability to read defenses is available, take him. Otherwise, go with defense. No time to gamble. That’

St. Luke’s achieves Primary Stroke Center recertification

St. Luke’s Stroke Center is proud to be re-certified by DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming St. Luke’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. “This re-certification shows our commitment to deliver high-quality stroke care,” St. Luke’s Stroke Center Coordinator Diane Roach said.

Super One Foods wins Grocer Award

Super One Foods, a family-owned independent grocery chain, has been recognized with an Exceptional Independent Grocer Award for 2024 from the Shelby Report. The award highlights the company's commitment to the communities it serves by providing excellence, innovation, and outstanding service within the grocery industry.   The Exceptional Independent

Duluth Police provides update on Friday's homicide in Downtown Duluth

“The Duluth Police Department has been actively working on increasing safety measures to keep downtown Duluth safe. This includes increasing foot patrol and working with our businesses to ensure safety is all of our priority.” -- Duluth Police chief Mike Ceynowa

St. Scholastica to host virtual discussion on angels and demons

Do people still believe in angels and demons? Is it possible to hold such beliefs today? The College of St. Scholastica will host Father Gregory Pine, OP, for an exploration of these questions from a Catholic perspective. This virtual discussion of the place of angels and demons in our modern

City of Duluth encourages residents to help 'Keep Duluth Clean'

By Kelli Latuska Spring’s arrival means that it is time for some spring cleaning in Duluth. The City of Duluth supports community clean-up initiatives that address the problem of litter and illegal dumping throughout our neighborhoods. To maximize these efforts, residents are encouraged to get involved. “Every spring, as

Nearly 4 years after Floyd protests, police misconduct complaint outcomes are finally released

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Recently released city documents, first reported by the Star Tribune, show at least a dozen Minneapolis police officers were disciplined for misconduct in the days of demonstrations and rioting following George Floyd’s May 2020 police killing. Many more left the department before investigations into

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Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert on speaking at Tuesday's Chamber luncheon – "Thank you to the folks at the Duluth Chamber for having me speak today at this month’s 'Let’s Do Lunch' event. It was the largest audience they've ever had in the

Alworth Memorial Fund celebrating 75 years

“Thousands of recipients over the decades have said they would not have been able to pursue their education without the financial support of the Alworth Memorial Fund.” -- Patty Salo Downs, Executive Director of the Alworth Memorial Fund

Reinert guest reader at Wiggles for Littles Story and Playtime

"We are excited to welcome Mayor Reinert to the library and share one of our most beloved programs with him.” -- Bri Belanger

Public Health & Human Services releases 2023 Community Impact Report

"It's always a bit humbling to see this report and see both the level of need in our county as well as the outstanding response provided by our Public Health and Human Services team." -- St. Louis County Commissioner Patrick Boyle

City of Duluth Notebook

By Kelli Latuska Raising of the Roses events scheduled for April 20, 22 The public is invited to join the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation staff and the Lake Superior Rose Society in the annual Raising of the Roses at the Rose Garden. The open house-style, community event will

Senate passes tenants’ rights legislation; GOP senator fixates on ‘squatters’

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer The Minnesota Senate passed a tenants’ rights bill Monday, including measures that would give tenants the right to organize; codify renters’ right to call emergency services without retaliation; outline remedies for tenants who can’t move into their apartments on time due to construction; and

Duluth’s KQDS-TV, FOX21 ownership change completed

Coastal Television Broadcasting Group LLC is a Georgia-based company owned and operated by Coastal’s Founder and CEO Bill Fielder. Coastal owns or provides advertising sales and other services to 19 television stations with 28 Big Four Network and CW channels.

Duluth Fire Department adds new K-9

By Kelli Latuska The Duluth Fire Marshal’s office announced today the addition of a new ignitable liquids detection K-9 to its team in a press conference at its headquarters location. The K-9, named Jack, had his first day of service on April 1, 2024. His badge number is 413.

Israel-Hamas war sets progressive and young voters on collision course with White House

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Joe Biden has a problem. Seven months ahead of the presidential election, some progressives, young voters and Muslim American voters are showing serious reservations about the Democrat’s reelection campaign as his administration backs Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. “For some

Memorial Blood Centers declares blood emergency

Memorial Blood Centers has declared a blood emergency following a period of low donor turnout due to holidays and school breaks. There is currently a 2-3-day supply of type O negative, as well as a critical shortage of platelets, but all donation types are needed. Donations in recent weeks have

Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers

Under the proposed regulations, there would be a one-time cancellation of up to $20,000 of unpaid interest regardless of a borrower’s income level.

Print It! Duluth Mayor Reinert's Facebook post

Mayor Roger Reinert's Facebook post on utilizing Reception Room exhibition space: "The first time I was in the Mayor’s Reception room, I fell in love with its architecture and grand design, unique to the building and nod to the ornateness of the exterior and marble of

Print It! Reinert's Facebook post on this weekend's AMSOIL Snowcross National

A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert post on Facebook Saturday – "Our first blizzard last week came at just the right time for one last big winter event! I got to help kick off the AMSOIL Snocross National race weekend at Spirit Mountain. Snocross is back in Duluth for the first

Saturday Scoreboard

TODAY'S EVENTS College Baseball Augsburg at St. Scholastica (2) Wayne State at Minnesota Duluth (2) Wisconsin-Superior at Crown (2) College Softball Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota Southwest State (2) Crown at Wisconsin-Superior (2) St. Scholastica at St. Mary's (2) Prep Baseball Superior at Cedarburg, vs. Green Bay

Photo of the Day: Bulldogs baseball

The Bulldogs are playing host to Wayne State in a pair of doubleheaders, starting with two games today at Wade Stadium in West Duluth. Two games are scheduled for Saturday in Superior.

Friendly Exchange: C.J. Ham welcomes Hotspur legend Ledley King

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – C.J. Ham exchanged a football jersey for a football jersey. Wait, what? Things can get a little confusing when you put an NFL fullback and English Premier League legend in the same room, but Ham and former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King had nothing

Friday Scoreboard

THURSDAY RESULTS Prep Baseball Duluth Marshall 8, Cloquet 1 Hudson 12, Superior 0 South Ridge 4, Mesabi East 1 Prep Softball Proctor 6, Rock Ridge 4 Carlton-Wrenshall 4, Mountain Iron-Buhl 1 Hibbing 21, Duluth Marshall 0 FRIDAY EVENTS Prep Baseball Mesabi East at Moose Lake-Willow River Prep Softball Carlton-Wrenshall at

Reinert to announce year-long Mayor’s Reception Room artist exhibition

Duluth Mayor Roger J. Reinert will announce a year-long artist exhibition in the Mayor’s Reception Room at City Hall tomorrow with a reception to showcase the artist Kelly Schamberger and her work. The work is currently hung in the Mayor’s Reception Room and will remain there through 2024.

Proposed child care subsidy program, school districts will not receive major funding

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer A proposed child care subsidy program that would help Minnesota’s middle class is unlikely to get significant funding this legislative session. The Great Start Child Care Affordability Program, which has been a priority for child care advocates and some DFL lawmakers this session, would

Public meetings scheduled to provide information on lead water service replacements in Gary New Duluth and Lincoln Park

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth is beginning construction on projects to replace lead water service lines in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. Public meetings are scheduled next week in the respective neighborhoods to inform the impacted residents and businesses of the replacement process, project timelines, and

DTA to move Miller Hill Mall operations

The Duluth Transit Authority announced today that its Miller Hill Mall Hub location will move Sunday. The bus stops currently located at Door 8 on the Dick’s Sporting Goods side of the mall will now operate from door 16 near JC Penny’s.  Service to door 8 will cease

Emergency Management updates on wildfire risk, plans

By Dana Kazel Last week's snowstorm put a welcome pause on the wildfire season in northeastern Minnesota. Prior to the snow, more than 20 grassfires had already been reported in St. Louis County this spring. But with snow melting quickly and drought conditions continuing, six agencies joined together

Photo of the Day

Ace starter Jimmy Bartsch led Hermantown to an 18-3 victory over Duluth Denfeld in both team's 2024 prep baseball season openers Wednesday afternoon at historic Wade Stadium in West Duluth. He scattered three hits in two innings of work, and helped his cause with three hits and three

2024 proposed Duluth street preservation locations

Meadow St, from Midway Ave to Boundary Ave Brooks St, from Midway Ave to Boundary Vinland Ave alley, from Boundary Ave to 200' East Main St, from 64th to 66th AW W 6th St, from 11th AW to 10th AW 7th St, from 13th AE to 14th AE N

Barrett appointed executive director for Duluth Benedictine Ministries

“I am honored to be taking on a leadership role with Duluth Benedictine Ministries and look forward to collaborating with our sponsored ministries regarding their Catholic and Benedictine heritage and advancing the mission and vision of the Sisters.” -- Jan Barrett

Rubber Chicken Theater announces its 2024 season lineup

Rubber Chicken Theater is ready to cluck off its 2024 season with four major productions to be staged throughout downtown Duluth in the coming year. Executive Producer Brian Matuszak announced the lineup of shows from an undisclosed location near a Park Point lighthouse he’s hoping to sell to any

St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards

On Tuesday, the St. Louis County Board recognized two groups and two individuals for their work to improve health in our region. Honorees this year include Divine Konnections Inc., Teri Morrison, the Youth Mental Health Day Committee, and Mallory Cummings.

Howie: Hawks speed will be on display this spring

“We return a strong, veteran group, quite a few positionals, and have added some quality freshmen. We think we can be very competitive in 7AAA again this season.” -- Hermantown softball coach Michelle Sweeney

St. Louis County to host news conference to discuss wildfire risk, safety reminders, and preparation/response plans

By Dana Kazel Nearly all of St. Louis County is experiencing moderate drought conditions. Last week's heavy snowfall provided welcome precipitation and a slight pause to the wildfire risk. However, that snow is expected to melt relatively soon and little additional precipitation is forecast. The St. Louis County

Grandma's Marathon adds Coca-Cola as new presenting sponsor

One of the highlights of the agreement is a combined commitment to increasing the event’s sustainability efforts, including Coca-Cola providing compostable cups to use at each of the water stations for both Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

Duluth Parks and Recreation announces Music in the Park concert series schedule

By Kelli Latuska Duluth Parks and Recreation, along with its partners at Chester Bowl, today announced the lineup for the 41st annual Music in the Park concert series. Concerts will take place Tuesday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. at Chester Park (1801 Eas Skyline Parkway) for the first

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office News

Jennifer Schostag of Anoka, Michael Peterson of Hibbing and David Hoskins of Sandstone today were arraigned in St. Louis County District Court for various first degree sale/possession charges for methamphetamine/cocaine. The charges stem from an investigation conducted by members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force on

St. Louis County, St. Luke's in the news

Two local agencies and two individuals will be honored with Public Health Achievement Awards for their work to improve the health of individuals and communities in St. Louis County. The awards will be presented by the St. Louis County Board and the county's Public Health Division during the

St. Luke’s welcomes Dr. Matthew Mooberry

Dr. Matthew Mooberry has joined St. Luke’s Anesthesiology Associates. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Mooberry is board certified by the

Fewer people died on Minnesota roads in 2023

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer Minnesota traffic fatalities fell by about 7% in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Department of Public Safety.  The data show that after spiking in 2021 in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, by last year roadway deaths had mostly returned to levels

Here’s what labor policy bills will likely pass in Minnesota — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly roundup of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Minnesota’s labor policy package; AG gets temporary injunction for dairy farm workers; Nonprofit hospitals get more than they give; law enforcement’s recruitment crisis; Amazon

Quote Me, Howie: Don Ness, Gary Doty, Daniel Fanning on Lot D development

I invited legendary former Duluth mayors Don Ness and Gary Doty and Daniel Fanning of the Duluth Chamber to comment on the planned revitalization and redevelopment of Lot D located near Pier B in the Duluth Bayfront district. Their comments: Ness – “This sort of brownfield redevelopment requires patience and foresight.

Vikings announce key dates for their offseason programming

The team's voluntary offseason workout program will kick off Monday, April 15, at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. Minnesota's voluntary Organized Team Activity (OTA) practices are scheduled for the following dates at TCO Performance Center: ■ Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21 ■ Thursday, May 23 ■ Tuesday,

Quote Me, Howie: On Downtown Duluth and Skywalk safety

“A clean and safe downtown is the canvas on which a thriving downtown is created. Our public safety efforts have been a top priority since my first day in office. We will enforce our community norms. Our public safety efforts will continue to develop as we actively evaluate city code

Print It! Reinert's Facebook post on new Tourism Tax working group

"I am committed to ensuring that every dollar invested in tourism marketing contributes to the prosperity of our city and its residents." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

Duluth Public Schools, Duluth Playhouse in the news

The four-year graduation rates for Duluth Denfeld and Duluth East high schools (2022-23 school year), according to StarTribune.com reporting: ■ Duluth Denfeld, 74.4% ■ Duluth East, 94.3% ■ Minnesota overall rate, 83.3% Duluth Playhouse announces 2024-25 season The Duluth Playhouse on Wednesday night presented a new lineup of plays

Print It! Reinert's Facebook post

"With help from our expert staff, I will be asking the City Council to join me in rewriting the existing snow emergency ordinance. The way it is currently written it’s actually more of a headache to our plow drivers than helpful." -- Mayor Roger Reinert

Sports Notebook

Former Bulldogs forward Ben Steeves will earn $455,000 minimum in a $1.9M two-year, two-way entry-level contract signed with the Florida Panthers on Monday, according to CapFriendly.com. The 5-foot-8, 165-pounder will receive a $95,000 signing bonus, $855,000 Panthers and $82,500 minors salary each of the

St. Louis County snowplows drive a cumulative 33,000 miles during three-day storm

By Dana Kazel After an unseasonably dry winter, the heavy March snowstorm blanketed all of St. Louis County with snow totals ranging from nine to 24 inches. The St. Louis County Public Works team, which is responsible for maintaining 3,000 miles of roads, continues to plow and treat the

Duluth Playhouse season reveal party tonight

Press release Duluth Playhouse invites the community to a season reveal party at the NorShor Theatre on Wednesday, March 27. For its 110th anniversary, the organization is thrilled to announce that it will be producing a collection of plays and musicals never before seen in the Main Stage and Underground

Reinert initiates working group to review Tourism Marketing RFP and city contract

By Kelli Latuska Duluth Mayor Roger J. Reinert announced today the formation of a working group tasked with reviewing the Tourism Marketing Request for Proposal (RFP) and the marketing contract with the City of Duluth. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that the funds allocated for tourism marketing

MyPillow is getting evicted from a warehouse, but Lindell says it’s not used anymore

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer MyPillow is getting evicted from one of two Shakopee warehouses it leases, but CEO Mike Lindell told the Reformer that the building has been sitting empty since last fall. The company’s main manufacturing warehouse — about a mile away ­— is where all of the Minnesota

Highlights from Walz’s state of the state: Education, infrastructure and gun control

“Tonight, I’m proud to report that the state of our state is strong, and one of the main reasons is because the kids of our state are better equipped to thrive,” Walz said.

UMD picks new chancellor

Dr. Charles Nies has been named chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth, effective July 1, 2024 and pending approval by the University’s Board of Regents at its May 2024 meeting. “Dr. Nies is an experienced, strategic leader who is ready to tackle UMD’s challenges and celebrate its

City of Duluth to establish working group to review current tourism marketing contract

Duluth Mayor Roger J. Reinert on Wednesday morning will announce the formation of a working group to review the Tourism Marketing RFP and city contract.

St. Luke’s Co-President Eric Lohn to retire, Dr. Nick Van Deelen and Chris Johnson to be promoted

Press release Eric Lohn, Co-President & CFO of St. Luke’s, has announced he will be retiring on April 12. With Lohn’s retirement, fellow Co-President Nicholas Van Deelen, MD, will be promoted to the role of sole President of St. Luke’s and of Aspirus Health’s Minnesota Region.

City of Duluth provides updates on snow event

Press Release, 8 a.m. Tuesday By Kelli Latuska Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Duluth Workforce Center/CareerForce will be closed to the public today, with staff working remotely. All other City of Duluth facilities are open to the public today with some staff working remotely. The National Weather

St. Luke’s welcomes Dr. Paul Peterson

Neurologist Dr. Paul Peterson has joined St. Luke’s Stroke Center, where he will provide emergent, hospital and clinical care to stroke patients. Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at San Antionio Uniformed Services Health

City of Duluth provides update on snow event

Updated: 3:45 p.m. Monday By Kelli Latuska Snow continues to fall across the city, albeit at a lighter pace than earlier this morning. The current forecast package by the National Weather Service in Duluth has the storm ending sometime tomorrow afternoon/evening. Additional snow accumulations should be on

City of Duluth snow operations press releases; DNT: Steeves signs with Florida

UPDATED, 6:45 p.m. Sunday Due to snow conditions, some City of Duluth facilities will be closed to the public Monday. Duluth Workforce Development Center will be closed, with staff working remotely during the storm Monday. All Duluth Public Library facilities will also be closed. Duluth City Hall, however,

Late-season curling

The 2024 House of Hearts Charity Spiel wrapped up Saturday night at the Duluth Curling Club.

Minnesota governor says public option won’t happen this year — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: governor throws cold water on public option; Minneapolis roiled by Uber and Lyft threats; lawmakers look to raise state minimum wage; U of M students could

Player to Watch

Duluth Denfeld senior-to-be running back Taye Manns (maroon uniform) has the skillset to be an impact player at the next level, perhaps even at the University of Minnesota. He's a north-south runner with elite breakaway speed and size, who prefers to run inside the tackles and run through

Bulldogs begin spring football workouts

The Bulldogs will begin spring football practices today at Malosky Stadium. UMD, which finished 9-2 overall and 8-2 for a three-way tie for second place in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference a year ago, will have 13 full squad practices leading to a joint practice-spring scrimmage against Bemidji State on

Vikings continue to build defense, add two veterans

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Wednesday continued adding to the defense by signing lineman Jihad Ward and agreeing to terms with linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill. Ward joins the Vikings after spending the past two seasons with the Giants, for whom he started 20 of 34 games played. He

Lake Superior College hosts Business, Technology and Trades Open House

Attendees will receive information about financial aid and learn about opportunities for High School students to earn tuition-free credit through the PSEO program.

Why the Minneapolis school district is facing a large budget shortfall

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer Minneapolis school board members met on Tuesday to discuss how to close a projected $110 million funding gap. The shortfall, which puts the district on the brink of insolvency and state intervention, is driven largely by a long-term decline in enrollment stretching back at least

Michelle Arnhold Davies joins board of Alworth Memorial Fund

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has named Michelle Arnhold Davies to a five-year term on its Board of Directors. Since 2016, Arnhold Davies has been a Biology Faculty member at Minnesota North College-Itasca in Grand Rapids. An engaged member of the college community, she

St. Scholastica focuses on student success and access with state, national cohort

The College of St. Scholastica is at the beginning of a four-year partnership to study and improve student success with the Complete College Accelerator, a project of Complete College America with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through its Intermediaries for Scale (IFS) work. “This project is good

Minneapolis police chief: We may have to stop investigating property crimes

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has had a relatively successful tenure since arriving in December 2022, at least by the standards of the Minneapolis Police Department. Crime is down, none of his officers has been convicted of murder, and he still has the job,

Prep Sports Notebook

Hermantown multi-sport student-athletes are joining the boys tennis team in record numbers, Coach Jessica Worden said Tuesday. “We’ve sent a player to the state singles tournament two years in a row, which has ignited a fire among our school’s athletes who also play other sports,” said Worden, in

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to be featured in Netflix's 'Receiver' docuseries

By Craig Peters Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has dazzled on the field for four seasons, routinely landing in highlight reels. This summer, he'll shine on screens in a new way, thanks to Netflix's new docuseries, Receiver, which was announced by the streaming service and the NFL

Lake Superior College to hold Career and Transfer Fair

Employers with fair tables represent Duluth area pillars in the business community and the region. Governmental agencies and military branches will also be available for students.

St. Louis County students earn $2,000 scholarships from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association

The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association (MSA) has announced its annual list of scholarship winners, and two area college students are among the 16 recipients. Andrew Shamberger of Duluth and Nils DeRemee of Ely each received a $2,000 scholarship to assist with education costs as they pursue a degree that

County highlights property tax refund programs available to residents

With 2024 St. Louis County property tax statements arriving in the mail over the next two weeks, county leaders want to highlight two state programs that could provide residents with property tax refunds. For people whose home has homestead classification, the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two types of property

Hermantown's Freeman named 2024 Prep Baseball Preseason Player of the Year

The individual awards keep piling up for Hermantown ultra-elite athlete River Freeman. Freeman, a junior pitcher-catcher, today was named HowieHanson.com 2024 Prep Baseball Preseason Player of the Year. The two-year starter, who led the Hawks to a 17-6 record and Section 7AAA runner-up finish a year ago, is widely

Walz proposes $226 million supplemental budget

Walz said his proposal for this year’s supplemental budget is intentionally small and will keep Minnesota on “solid fiscal footing.”

State response to misclassification is ‘uncoordinated and inadequate’ — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Employers rarely penalized for misclassifying workers; Minneapolis sends Uber and Lyft packing; Workers sue manure company for wage theft; Striking workers would get unemployment benefits under

Curley, Helmer lead the way on record-setting day at Saints Fennessy 4K

John Curley and Anna-Britta Helmer were the first across the finish line on Saturday, leading the way on a record-setting day at the 2024 Saint Fennessy 4K. After setting a new registration record with 850 participants signed up, 721 of those crossed the finish line Saturday morning to set another

Saturday Scoreboard

NSIC Men's Basketball Central Regional Quarterfinal Bulldogs 59, Fort Hayes State 58 – Drew Blair and Charlie Katona had 13 points each for the Bulldogs, who advance to a Central Regional semifinal Sunday at 5 p.m. in Mankato, Minnesota. NCHC Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Denver 5, Bulldogs

Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on the Hawks' 95-82 loss to Chisago Lakes in the Section 7AAA championship game on Thursday night – "Obviously, the scoreboard didn't reflect what we wanted. The credit goes to Chisago Lakes for their work and execution of their game plan.

Friday Night Scoreboard

NCHC Denver 4, Bulldogs 0. Host Denver leads the best-of-three quarterfinal series 1-0. North Dakota 5, Miami 1. Host North Dakota leads the best-of-three quarterfinal series 1-0. St. Cloud 5, Western Michigan 2. Host St. Cloud leads the best-of-three quarterfinal series 1-0. Colorado College 4, Omaha 3 OT. Host Colorado

Duluth Police arrest individual on multiple pending charges

On Thursday, March 14, Duluth Police arrested 34-year-old Duluth resident Damian Swierc without incident for pending charges of 2nd Degree Assault with a Weapon, Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, and 4th Degree Criminal Damage to Property. This incident was reported on Wednesday, March 13 to the Duluth Police Department by

2024 Hermantown baseball, softball schedules

BASEBALL Tuesday, April 2 – at Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Wade Stadium Thursday, April 11 – at Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 – at Hibbing, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 – Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Wade Stadium Tuesday, April 23 – at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. Thursday,

Duluth Police seek public's assistance in identifying individual

Duluth Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the below photo. The individual is the suspect in a robbery that occurred on Sunday, March 10 in the 4600 block of Grand Avenue at approximately 8:40 p.m. Initial reports show that an individual demanded

Vikings Notebook

The Vikings have executed a trade with the Texans to acquire an additional first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Minnesota is sending its 42nd and 188th overall selections this year, along with a second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, to Houston in exchange for the 23rd and 232nd

Photo of the Day

Hermantown students whooped it up at Thursday night's Section 7AAA boys basketball final.

Harrison Smith restructures contract for 13th Vikings season

By Lindsey Young It's important to Harrison Smith to remain a Minnesota Viking. The safety worked to restructure his contract entering the 2024 season, the team announced Wednesday. The new deal sets up Smith for his 13th pro campaign, all in Purple. The Vikings drafted Smith 29th overall

Vikings agree to terms with Jonathan Greenard, Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel

By Craig Peters In the opening moments of 2024 free agency, the Vikings announced they've agreed to terms with outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, as well as linebacker Blake Cashman. The additions at the start of the new league year involve bringing Greenard and Cashman

Prep Baseball Notebook

Duluth Marshall is scheduled to begin its 2024 high school baseball season April 4 at nonconference Esko. The Hilltoppers will open with five consecutive road games, including an April 16 Lake Superior Conference game at Wade Stadium in West Duluth against Duluth Denfeld. Duluth Marshall lost to Proctor 16-13 in

Lake Superior College hosts library grand reopening ceremony

Lake Superior College held a grand reopening of the updated Harold P. Erickson Library on Wednesday morning. The $2.3 million renovation has been in the planning or construction phases since 2014. The remodeled space brings together the resources of the library, the Tutoring and Learning Center, the federally funded

Movies in the Park Lineup

The 2024 Movies in the Park movie schedule at Leif Erikson Park in Duluth this summer, selected by online voting: ■ Barbie (2023), PG-13 ■ Wonka (2023), PG  ■ E.T. (1982), PG  ■ Back To The Future (1985), PG ■ Trolls Band Together (2023), PG  ■ Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), PG  ■ The Color Purple

Vikings statement on Kirk Cousins; Minnesota's 2024 NFL Draft selections

"After significant and positive dialogue with Kirk and his representatives, we were unable to reach agreement on a contract that fits the short and long-term visions for both Kirk and the Minnesota Vikings. Kirk holds a special place in Vikings history, and we appreciate his leadership and contributions to

2024 All-Lake Superior Conference Boys Hockey Team

First Team F River Freeman, Hermantown junior F Bobby Thornton, Cloquet junior F Jake Garski, Grand Rapids senior D Will Esterbrooks, Hermantown senior D Bauer Murphy, Grand Rapids senior G AJ Reyelts, Proctor senior Second Team F John Scott, Denfeld junior F Tanner Ross, Proctor junior F Tate Swanson, Hibbing

College of St. Scholastica adds new computer science program

The College of St. Scholastica has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This program is a welcomed addition to the Computer Information Systems Department and the Stender School of Leadership, Business and Professional Studies. “I am

Vikings sign Jones, Darnold

The Vikings today signed former Packers running back Aaron Jones and former 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold to one-year deals.

Report: Cousins agrees to four-year deal with Atlanta

StarTribune.com Breaking Sports: Kirk Cousins will leave the Vikings, agreeing to terms with the Falcons Vikings begin moving forward without Cousins at QB By Craig Peters Minnesota's fresh start for 2024 will include a new starting quarterback for the first time since 2018. The Vikings released a

Vikings re-sign Quessenberry, Brandel

By Craig Peters The Vikings on Monday announced they have re-signed tackle David Quessenberry and guard Blake Brandel. Quessenberry, who will turn 34 in August, joined the Vikings just before the 2023 season and was pressed into duty by Week 2. The Vikings opened that contest at Philadelphia with Olisaemeka

Sports Notebook: Vikings, Chloe Johnson, prep all-star hockey in the news

StarTribune.com Breaking Sports News Vikings signing Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to four-year, $76 million deal Take a Bow Duluth Marshall eighth-grade sensation Chloe Johnson has been named to the Minnesota all-state first team, as chosen by the Minnesota Girls Basketball Association. Mark Your Calendar: Prep hockey all-star games

Marshall School appoints new Head of School

Marshall School today announced the appointment of Anthony Pisapia as its next Head of School. Pisapia comes to Marshall from Tower Hill School, a preschool-12th grade independent school in Wilmington, Delaware, where he most recently served as Associate Head of School and Chief Innovation and Information Officer. There, he led

Hermantown Sports Notebook

Seniors Nathan Hill, Abe Soumis and Peyton Menzel combined for 81 points as Hermantown held on to edge Rock Ridge 101-99 in a Section 7AAA basketball semifinal Friday night at Hermantown Middle School Gym. Hill finished with a game-high 32 points, and Soumis contributed 25 points and Menzel 24. The

2024 Minnesota State High School All Hockey Hair Team

Former Hermantown hockey alumns enjoying solid seasons

Catching up with former Hawks hockey legends: ■ Zam Plante – Has 58 points, including 21 goals, for the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League. The 5-foot-9, 170 pound forward from Hermantown will join the Bulldogs next season. ■ Max Plante – Has 45 points (11 goals) in 34 games for the

Minnesota media's best still photographers

Alex Kormann, StarTribune.com Jed Carlson, DuluthNewsTribune.com Terry Cartie Norton, UMDBulldogs.com Mark Sauer, MesabiTribune.com

Lot D: The Wharf conceputal plans published online

An Architecture Advantage post on Linkedin: "It has been such a pleasure to work with Inland Development Partners, Damon Farber Landscape Architects, and the City of Duluth to bring together initial concepts for the revitalization and redevelopment of Lot D in Duluth. Lot D is the last undeveloped mixed-use

City of Duluth to host public meeting on West Superior Street reconstruction project

The City of Duluth will hold an open house on Thursday regarding the reconstruction of West Superior Street between Carlton and West Michigan Streets. This event is intended to allow the community to review the selected layout and provide input on the streetscape elements as the project moves into final

Saturday's Must-Watch Prep, College Games / Results

Minnesota Class A Boys Hockey Final (1) Hermantown vs. (3) St. Cloud Cathedral, noon Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Final: St. Cloud Cathedral 3, Hermantown 1. Hawks' 13th championship game in 20th tournament appearance. Hermantown finishes 20-9-2. 2024 Minnesota Class 1A Boys Hockey All-Tournament Team includes Hawks junior

Hawks edge Mahtomedi in OT, play for 5th state title Saturday

Junior forward River Freeman scored with 49 seconds remaining in overtime to lift No. 1-seeded Hermantown past defending champion Mahtomedi 7-6 in a state Class 1A boys hockey semifinal on Friday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Freeman finished with two goals and three assists for the Hawks,

Vikings agree to terms with TE Johnny Mundt

By Lindsey Young The Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract extension with tight end Johnny Mundt. Mundt reached an agreement to stay in Minnesota before hitting free agency, the team announced Friday. Mundt spent the past two seasons with the Vikings, starting 12 of 34 games. He'

Friday's Must-Watch Local Prep, College Games

Minnesota Class A Boys Hockey Semifinal (1) Hermantown vs. (4) Mahtomedi, 1:45 p.m. Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Minnesota Class AA Boys Hockey Semifinal (5) Grand Rapids vs. (1) Edina, 8 p.m. Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Section 7AAA Boys Basketball Semifinals (1) Hermantown host

Biden warns ‘freedom and democracy are under attack’ in fierce State of the Union address

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — In remarks pivotal to his reelection this fall, President Joe Biden in his State of the Union address Thursday night portrayed himself as the defender of democracy, touted the bipartisan deals he’s brokered during his first term in office and appealed to Congress

Not Too Early: 2024-25 Howie Hanson Prep Hockey, Basketball Dream Teams

BOYS HOCKEY River Freeman, Hermantown senior forward John Scott, Duluth Denfeld senior forward Wyatt Peterson, Duluth East senior forward Henry Peterson, Hermantown senior defenseman AJ Francisco, Hermantown junior defenseman Kaenan Smith, Duluth Marshall sophomore goaltender GIRLS HOCKEY Jane Eckstrom, Proctor-Hermantown senior forward Nina Thorson, Duluth Marshall senior forward Hannah Graves,

2024 All-Lake Superior Conference boys, girls basketball teams

BOYS First Team Abe Soumis, Hermantown senior Marnaries Ferguson, Denfeld junior Brooks Johnson, Duluth Marshall junior Tre Saniger, Superior senior Jack Battaglia, Cloquet junior Second Team Calvin Anderson, Superior sophomore Nathan Hill, Hermantown senior Ray Brau, Hibbing freshman Ethan Starstead, Denfeld senior Colton Johnson, Grand Rapids senior Honorable Mention Seth

2024 All-Lake Superior Conference Girls Basketball Team

First Team Jessika Lofstrom, Grand Rapids senior Chloe Johnson, Marshall School 8th-grader Ava Carlson. Cloquet senior Chloe Carlson, Proctor sophomore Eva Peterson, Superior senior Second Team Regan Juenemann, Marshall School junior Leilani Fonoti, Cloquet senior Lily Smith, Proctor junior Braya LaPlant, Grand Rapids senior Kloe Zentkowski, Superior senior Honorable Mention

Hermantown High Sports Update

Hermantown’s powerful boys hockey and basketball teams posted impressive tournament victories Wednesday night. The top-ranked Hawks hockey team blitzed Alexandria 6-0 in a Minnesota Class 1A state hockey quarterfinal at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Junior defenseman Henry Peterson scored a pair of goals and senior goaltender Dane

Wednesday Night Scoreboard

Section 7AAA Boys Basketball Quarterfinals (1) Hermantown 92, (8) Hibbing 73 (2) Chisago Lakes 82, (7) Grand Rapids 57 (5) Rock Ridge 70, (4) Duluth Denfeld 57 (3) North Branch 95, (6) Cloquet 85 Section 7AAA Boys Basketball Semifinals (Friday) (5) Rock Ridge at (1) Hermantown, 7 p.m. (3)

Super One makes major donation to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland

Super One today donated $36,069 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland. Monies were raised during Super One's Register Campaign that took place February 2-19 at 17 Super One Foods and Super One Liquor locations.  TopperBots qualify for world robotics event The Marshall School TopperBots,

Brown transitions to news director at Northern News Now

Paul Brown has been named news director at Northern News Now, the umbrella organization for the NBC, CBS, CW and My Network local television affiliates. “Paul’s resume reads like the perfect news leader and the perfect news director," Northern News Now General Manager Todd Wentworth said in a

Global audience of 62.5 million watched Super Bowl LVIII, an increase of 10% over 2023

According to Nielsen's National panel measurement, Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched television event of all time.

Vikings re-sign tight end Nick Muse

By Craig Peters The Vikings on Tuesday announced the re-signing of tight end Nick Muse, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent next week. Muse originally joined the Vikings as a seventh-round pick (227th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 12 games for

Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' personnel/draft options

How should the Vikings approach the upcoming draft? Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor, businessman and Bulldogs and Duluth Central football great – "While Kirk Cousins isn’t the exciting type of quarterback that draws attention, his numbers before his injury placed him with the best in the league. Therefore, we

Vikings release running back Alexander Mattison

By Craig Peters The Vikings have officially parted ways with running back Alexander Mattison, the team announced Monday. Mattison's release means he is eligible to sign with another team before free agency opens on March 13 or any time thereafter. He just completed his fifth season with the

Northland K-9 Foundation expands to support Virginia Police Department K-9 program

Thanks to the continued generous donations of businesses and individuals throughout the region, the AMSOIL Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation has been able to expand to support another police K-9 program. The Virginia Police Department is now the sixth law enforcement agency to be part of the K-9 Foundation, and

Monday Night Prep Results / Wednesday Schedule

Section 7AA Boys Basketball First-Round ■ Esko 96, International Falls 43 – Esko snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 18-8 overall. ■ Duluth Marshall 83, Two Harbors 76 – Howie Hanson Player of the Year Brooks Johnson had a game-high 31 points for the Hilltoppers, who advance to face top-seeded Esko on

Public meeting set to discuss future reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 100 in Aurora

St. Louis County Public Works staff will host a public meeting to listen to community input in preparation for the reconstruction of a nearly two-mile stretch of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 100 in Aurora. The meeting will be Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Aurora

Howie Hanson Prep Players of the Year

Girls Basketball – Chloe Johnson, Duluth Marshall 8th-grade guard-forward-center. Scored 43 points in a Section 7AA opening-round game against Mesabi East on Saturday, and is widely recognized as the U.S.’s top prospect in the Class of 2028. Skillset and upside is off-the-charts. A must-watch generational global talent. Boys Basketball

Quote Me, Howie

Larissa Hubbartt, RN, and Sierra Dyer, RN, Minnesota Nurses Association chairs at St. Luke’s Duluth on St. Luke's new affiliation with Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health – “We are hopeful about this affiliation between St. Luke’s and Aspirus. Their commitment to preserving local decision-making reflects a shared dedication to

Hermantown draws No. 1 seed in Section 7AAA boys basketball tourney

Top-seeded Hermantown will play host to eighth-seed Hibbing in a Section 7AAA boys basketball quarterfinal Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hermantown Middle School Gym. The two-time defending 7AAA champion Hawks defeated the Bluejackets twice during the regular season, 78-56 in Hibbing and 90-73 at the Lake Superior Classic in

Prep girls basketball tourney results from Saturday

Section 7AA Quarterfinals ■ Proctor defeated Esko 55-52. Sophomore guard Chloe Carlson had 15 points for the Rails. Hannah Swanson and Kyra Johnson had 14 points each for Esko. ■ Pequot Lakes defeated Pierz 65-44 ■ Duluth Marshall defeated Mesabi East 88-70. Eighth-grade phenom Chloe Johnson had 43 points and junior sharp-shooter Regan

Quote Me, Howie: Derek Anderson

Esko boys basketball coach Derek Anderson on his team, which begins Section 7AA tournament play in a first-round home game next week against a yet-to-be-determined opponent – "I think we need to cut down on our turnovers, box out, and move the ball as a team. If we do those

Reinert appoints community members to lead Lester Park Recreation working group

By Kelli Latuska Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert announced today the formation of a new Lester Park Recreation working group. This will be a group of community members charged with the evaluation of year-round recreation opportunities in Lester Park including, but not exclusive to, public golf. Convened by Tim Meyer and

St. Luke’s completes affiliation with Aspirus; Prep Sports Notebook

This will improve patient outcomes, provide more cost-effective services and advance the overall quality of health care.

Prep Scoreboard

Section 7AA Girls Basketball (Opening Round) Duluth Marshall 86, Pillager 35 Mesabi East 58, Moose Lake-Willow River 19 Hinckley-Finlayson 61, Barnum 38 Crosby-Ironton 99, Aitkin 22 Esko 92, International Falls 32 Proctor 76, Staples-Motley 38 Pierz 62, Greenway 23 Pequot Lakes 67, Two Harbors 21 Prep Boys Basketball (Regular Season)

Thursday Sports Notebook

Duluth's public schools girls basketball teams, Duluth East and Duluth Denfeld, suffered lopsided first-round tournament road losses Wednesday night, ending their respective seasons. The Greyhounds fell to Centennial 72-27 in a Section 7AAAA quarterfinal, while the Hunters lost to Rock Ridge 86-14 in a 7AAA quarterfinal. Duluth East

Nurses at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street vote unanimously for union with MNA

Nurses win union election, and will bargain collectively for better patient care and nurse working conditions

Minnesota’s fiscal outlook improves; budget agency urges caution

However, the state still faces a looming deficit — or “structural imbalance” — in future years, as spending will outpace revenue.

Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on the two-time defending Section 7AAA champion Hawks – "As we look ahead to playoffs starting up next week, I like where we're sitting as a team. We're playing some of our best basketball right now, not just on the

Hermantown blanks Hibbing/Chisholm in 7A boys hockey final

Senior Dane Callaway stopped all 27 shots to backstop Hermantown past Hibbing/Chisholm 4-0 in the Section 7A high school boys hockey championship game Wednesday night at Amsoil Arena. Four different players scored goals for the Hawks, who advance to the Class A state tournament starting next Wednesday against a

Quote Me, Howie: Steve Battaglia, Phill Homere; Vikings News

Cloquet boys basketball coach Steve Battaglia on the Jacks, as they wrap up the regular season and prepare for the 2024 playoffs – "It’s really been a pretty good year for us considering we only play two seniors and one of them was out for a month. We gave

St. Louis County conducting online surveys to measure public preference for design of two projects

St. Louis County Public Works engineers have created two online surveys to gather additional public input on design options for two upcoming projects in Duluth. Both projects have already involved several public meetings. They are the 40th Avenue West Corridor Project, which includes the intersection with Grand Avenue, and the

Today's Sports

Prep Boys Hockey – Hermantown (17-8-2) vs. Hibbing-Chisholm (19-8-0), Section 7A championship at 7 p.m. at Amsoil Arena. Game Notes: The No. 1-seeded Hawks defeated the third-seeded Bluejackets 8-1 on January 16 in Hermantown in their only meeting during the regular season. Junior forward River Freeman scored three goals for

Lawmakers pushing for child care subsidy program

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer Most Minnesota families with young children could qualify for child care assistance under a subsidy program proposed by DFL state lawmakers. If passed by the Legislature, the Great Start Affordability Scholarship program would assist families making up to 150% of the state median household income

St. Louis County News

St. Louis County has named Ryan Logan as director of its new Planning and Zoning Department. Logan has worked for the County for 10 years in various roles, including land use and GIS divisions. Most recently, he served as the County's Onsite Wastewater Planning Manager. He's

St. Luke’s Birthing Center in the news

St. Luke’s Birthing Center has been named a prestigious Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care title. Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center’s designation signifies that St. Luke’s met nationally established criteria by demonstrating expertise in safely and effectively delivering quality specialty care. “We’re

St. Luke’s News

St. Luke’s has promoted Kayla Witzman to clinic manager at St. Luke’s Mount Royal Medical Clinic and St. Luke’s Lester River Medical Clinic. Witzman is from Cherry, Minnesota and joined St. Luke’s as a medical assistant in 2016. She later moved up to a care coordinator

Prep Sports Notebook: All-Lake Superior Conference Girls Hockey Team

FIRST TEAM F – Ilsa Lindaman, Duluth Marshall F – Autumn Cooper, Superior F – Mercury Bishoff, Grand Rapids D – Katie Sandelin, Proctor-Hermantown D – Allie LeClaire, Grand Rapids G – Riley Toivinen, Grand Rapids SECOND TEAM F – Izy Fairchild, Proctor-Hermantown F – Hannah Graves, Proctor-Hermantown F – Nina Thorson, Duluth Marshall D – Sarah Stauber, Duluth Marshall

Roger Reinert's Facebook post; Take a Bow, elite prep student athletes

Legendary Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert on the Chester Ski Hill & Chalet – "Great to catch up today with Dave Schaeffer and Nik Bayuk to discuss the Chester Ski Hill. We chatted about their efforts to build a new Chester Ski Chalet. These individuals, and so many others both staff

Quote Me, Howie: Hermantown Sports Notebook

Legendary Hermantown High coaches Andy Fenske (boys basketball) and Patrick Andrews (boys hockey) on their respective teams: Fenske – "Coming off of a great performance to clinch a share of the conference title (an eye-popping 93-66 victory at Superior last Thursday), we like the momentum we have going in our

Lake View Hospital named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the U.S.

Two Harbors – Lake View Hospital has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by Chartis Center for Rural Health. The rating is based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Strength INDEX, which assesses performance in inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost,

Quote Me, Howie: Dave Reyelts

Proctor boys hockey parent Dave Reyelts (son AJ Reyelts, a Frank Brimsek Award finalist for Minnesota's top senior goaltender) on the 2023-24 Rails, who battled Hermantown tough in a 6-3 Section 7A semifinal loss Saturday afternoon at Amsoil Arena – "Leave it in a better place than when

GOP backs voting by mail, yet turns to courts to restrict it in battleground states

By Zachary Roth, Minnesota Reformer Fearing that Democrats hold a crucial edge in ballots cast before Election Day, national Republicans are working to convince their voters to take advantage of mail and early voting this year. “We can’t play catch up. We can’t start from behind. We can’

Trump comes out against Alabama IVF ruling as national Republicans scramble for distance

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Former President Donald Trump called on Alabama lawmakers Friday to “find an immediate solution” to remedy a state Supreme Court ruling that threatened the availability of in vitro fertilization, and national Republicans running for Congress sought to distance themselves from the Alabama decision as well.

Today's Games / Results

HOCKEY Section 7AA Boys Grand Rapids 6, Rock Ridge 2 Andover 4, Duluth East 1 Section 7A Boys Hermantown vs. Proctor, 6:05 p.m. Amsoil Arena. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton vs. Hibbing-Chisholm, 8:05 p.m. Amsoil Arena College Men Bulldogs at North Dakota, 6 p.m. College Women Bulldogs at Minnesota,

Vikings announce two additions to 2024 coaching staff

The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced two additions to the 2024 coaching staff, naming Shaun Sarrett assistant offensive line coach and Henry Schneider IV assistant to the head coach. Sarrett spent the past three seasons (2021-23) as the Los Angeles Chargers assistant offensive line coach. He brings two decades of

College of St. Scholastica multidisciplinary student team to present at Mayo Clnic

On March 1 The College of St. Scholastica Innovation Scholars team will present their project recommendations to Mayo Clinic licensing managers and innovators at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as the culmination of the Innovation Scholars Program. “The Stender School of Business, Leadership and Professional Studies is delighted to

Finally, a trace of snow in Duluth

Light snow continued to fall in Duluth on Friday morning, including on West Skyline Parkway. Roadways are icy, wet and slippery. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Temporary load restrictions announced for four St. Louis County roads

St. Louis County Public Works has announced temporary load restrictions on four gravel roads in the southeastern portion of the county due to deteriorating conditions in this unseasonably warm weather. Restrictions will be posted effective end of day on Friday, February 23. Vehicles traveling on the following roads will be

St. Louis County hires Carl Crawford for new Equity and Inclusion role

St. Louis County has hired Carl Crawford to serve in its newly created position of Equity and Inclusion Specialist. Crawford most recently served as the Human Rights Officer for the City of Duluth. He also is serving appointment on four statewide commissions: the State Board of Public Defense, the newly

Compromise reached on school resource officers bill

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers appear to have struck a compromise on rules to govern cops’ use of force in Minnesota schools. DFL lawmakers have been working on legislation that would scale back a law passed last session that limits how school police can physically restrain

Alworth Memorial Fund broadens scholarship opportunities

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund has broadened its scholarship criteria to now include northern Minnesota students currently enrolled at designated two-year community colleges who plan to complete their STEM-related education at a four-year institution. Since the organization’s founding in 1949, more than $55 million in scholarships

Safety Theo Jackson re-signs with Vikings

By Craig Peters The Viking responsible for nabbing Minnesota's first interception of 2023 has become the first pending free agent to re-sign with the team for 2024. Theo Jackson, an exclusive rights free agent, has re-signed with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday. Jackson first joined Minnesota in

St. Luke’s expands stroke care team and capabilities

St. Luke’s is enhancing its DNV Certified Stroke Center by adding six stroke and interventional neurologists to provide emergent, hospital and clinical care for stroke patients. The stroke and interventional neurologists will follow patients throughout their inpatient and outpatient recoveries, adding to the continuum of care. The team will

Minnesota Dems offer modest gun control agenda, fearing election backlash

Sen. John Marty says DFL colleagues are “scared” to consider aggressive gun control measures

Duluth Airport Authority completes audit of new parking system

The Duluth Airport Authority implemented a new parking system in 2023. The new cashless system allows contact-free payment from entry to exit. The new system included updated technology that was intended to create a better customer experience. Following the completion of a recent internal system audit, it was determined that

Vikings to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2024

The Minnesota Vikings are returning to the United Kingdom in 2024. The NFL announced Minnesota as a designated team to play a regular-season game at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of the 2024 International Games. The week and opponent have not been determined, but the game will

Quote Me, Howie: Chamber's Daniel Fanning; Vikings, prep sports in the news

My acutely-humble buddy Daniel Fanning, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy and Strategy and Executive Director of the Duluth Chamber Foundation, on his strong lobbying efforts in St. Paul: "In the first week of the 2024 State Legislative Session, I spent all day Monday and part

Quote Me, Howie; Tuesday Prep Scoreboard; On Campus

"We got great goaltending as always and the boys responded well to some adversity, after giving up the first goal and having 3,000 people screaming and yelling at us." -- Hawks coach Patrick Andrews, on a recent game in Grand Rapids

Comment period open for the Central High School redevelopment project draft AUAR

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth is seeking public comment on the Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review (Draft AUAR) for the Central High School Redevelopment Project through March 21, 2024. An AUAR is a tool used to understand how different development scenarios will affect the environment of the study

White House preps new sanctions package against Russia after Navalny death

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday again urged U.S. House Republican leaders to hold an up-or-down vote on military assistance for Ukraine and said a new sanctions package against Russia is on the way, citing the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as

St. Louis County Board to fund seven projects aimed at combatting aquatic invasive species

The St. Louis County Board has given preliminary approval to distribute $709,393 of state funds for seven projects that focus on preventing the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) or limiting their spread in lakes and rivers in St. Louis County. Commissioners unanimously approved the list of projects during

Vikings 2024 NFL Draft selections

By Craig Peters The Minnesota Vikings have nine selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be hosted by Detroit on April 25-27. Minnesota has been assigned the 11th overall pick in the first round based on reverse order of finish in the 2023 regular season. The Vikings were one

Hockey Notebook

Updated Bulldogs incoming freshmen stats (as of Monday, Feb. 19): F, Max Plante (U.S. National U-18) – 10 goals, 28 assists, 38 points, +13 in 31 games F, Zam Plante (Fargo Force) – 20-34=54, +27, 38. Notes: Third in USHL individual scoring, with 14 points (five goals) in last five

More criminal suspects are shooting at Minnesota police officers, data show

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer Violent assaults on police officers have risen sharply in recent years, according to the comprehensive data included in the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Uniform Crime Reports. But those assaults rarely turn fatal: From 2004 to 2023 only 11 Minnesota police officers died in the

Hermantown Sports, Essentia Health in the News

By Howie Hanson As a two-time defending Section 7AAA boys basketball champion, Hermantown almost always draws the best effort from its opponents. Last week was no different for the Hawks, who posted three victories against elite opponents – including an 89-87 home victory over St. Francis – to improve to 17-6 overall.

Vote for your top eight choices for Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park enthusiasts are being asked to help select the movie lineup for the 2024 season. To vote, visit the Downtown Duluth Facebook page at http://facebook.com/downtownduluth and “like” the eight movies from the choices you would like to see. Voting ends on Friday, March 8.

Section 7A boys hockey pairings

Tuesday No. 1-seed Hermantown (15-8-2) hosts No. 8 International Falls (6-17-2), 6 p.m. No. 4 Proctor (18-7-0) hosts No. 5 North Shore (11-11-3), 6 p.m. No. 2 Cloquet-Esko-Carlton (12-13-0) hosts No. 7 Ely (14-11-0), 7 p.m. No. 3 Hibbing-Chisholm (17-8-0) hosts No. 6 Greenway (5-17-3), 6 p.

Duluth Airport in the News

The Duluth Airport has been awarded a $10M grant under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program. This is the fifth-largest funding amount granted for an air traffic control tower project in the country, this cycle. The grant will be put toward the replacement of the nearly 70-year-old air

Events Guide, Today

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland will hold its annual Youth of the Year celebration today at Clyde Iron Works Event Center. Judges will select one Youth of the Year winner after interviewing all candidates. The winner will participate in a state competition and a chance to compete

WLSSD, St. Louis County, Minnesota Power in the news

The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Finance Department has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its

Sports Notebook, Thursday

Today's Prep Sports Events Boys Hockey Northern Lakes at Proctor Thief River Falls at Bemidji International Falls at Lake of the Woods Duluth Denfeld at Greenway Boys Basketball Bemidji at Esko Moose Lake-Willow River at Hibbing Greenway at Deer River Proctor at Pine City Floodwood at Nashwauk-Keewatin Duluth

Minnesota Power News

Minnesota Power has issued a Request for Proposals for up to 400 megawatts of wind energy to come online by the end of 2027, an important milestone in advancing its EnergyForward vision for 100% carbon-free energy. The RFP follows Minnesota Power’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan approved by the Minnesota

Swim Creative collects awards for outstanding digital work

The award-winning branding, interactive and advertising firm Swim Creative of Duluth has been recognized for creating outstanding digital media. The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals selected Swim for three awards in various categories for excellence in digital advertising with partner Brown Bag Potatoes. Swim Creative partnered with Vee’s

Tuesday Night Prep Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Hermantown 4, Grand Rapids 1. The Class 1A/No. 2-ranked Hawks, who captured another Lake Superior Conference title with the road victory, will be seeded No. 1 in the upcoming Section 7A playoffs. North Shore 6, International Falls 3 Class 1A/ No. 1 Warroad 4, Bemidji 3 Duluth

County seeks nominations for Public Health Achievement Awards

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County Public Health is seeking nominations from the public to recognize individuals or groups who have made significant effort to improve the health of residents or communities in St. Louis County. The Public Health Achievement Awards will be presented during the St. Louis County Board

Can you help identify this armed robbery suspect?

The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the above photo. The individual is the suspect in the armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, February 11 at approximately 7 p.m. in the 1300 block of E 9th Street. The individual in the

Duluth photographers declare 'We Want Winter Back!'

A group of contributing photographers for Destination Duluth's Facebook and Instagram pages has banded together to declare to the world that “We want winter back!” by posting photos from when we had real winters. “We've missed the beauty of our normal winters,” said Jerry Thoreson, the

Howie: Hawks ready to begin run for state championship

Hermantown boys hockey doesn’t measure success by its won-loss record during the regular season. The stated goal is to play a highly-competitive regular season schedule against many of Minnesota’s Class 2A state-ranked teams, which hopefully prepares the Hawks well for the Section 7A playoffs and to make a

ERA, Mardi Gras and apple blondies: Day 1 of the 2024 Minnesota legislative session

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Hundreds of advocates for gun restrictions, making Minnesota a sanctuary state and passing the Equal Rights Amendment welcomed lawmakers back to the Capitol Monday, bursting with cheers, chants, prayers, songs — and requests for funding for their causes. During even-numbered years, the Minnesota Legislature typically passes

Reprint It! David Montgomery's note to city councilors

City of Duluth CAO David Montgomery sent the following memo to Duluth city councilors regarding the proposed Incline Plaza Project on the former Duluth Central High School campus: "I’ve received several questions and comments regarding the development agreement for the Central School site on the Council agenda Monday

Esko Sports Notebook

Esko will launch a six-game boys basketball homestand Tuesday night against neighborhood rival Cloquet, as the traditional Polar League champions begin arguably the toughest stretch in their regular season schedule. Esko (14-6) won’t be the favorite in at least three of its final six home games, but will be

What to watch for this 2024 Minnesota legislative session

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Minnesota lawmakers gavel in the 2024 legislative session on Monday, armed with a short list of priorities compared to last year’s historic session — and carrying a far smaller pot of money. Democratic-Farmer-Labor legislators, who control both the House and Senate with narrow majorities, last

Howie: Hermantown Boys and Girls Basketball Notebook

With a week of no games, the defending Section 7AAA Hermantown boys basketball team was able to get its players rested and start to dial in on new concepts and schemes it wants to run in the upcoming playoffs, Hawks coach Andy Fenske said Monday morning. "We have a

Attorney general, governor to push for medical debt reform

“Medical debt isn’t like a mortgage or car loan. You apply for those. You seek them out. But you don’t apply for medical debt — you incur it because you have no other choice.” -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

Sports Notebook, Saturday

Today's Events Prep Girls Hockey No. 3 seed Cloquet-Esko-Carlton (14-11-1) vs. No. 2 Proctor-Hermantown (16-8-2), Section 7A semifinal. Results: Jane Eckstrom and Izy Fairchild scored two goals each and goaltender Neelah McLeod stopped all nine shots as the Mirage cruised to a 6-0 victory. Proctor-Hermantown outshot the Lumberjacks

Burrito Union adds Smash Burgers to its menu

With their motto, "Get smashed at BU," the introduction of smash burgers adds an exciting twist to their diverse menu, which already features an array of options including burritos, bowls and beer.

No prosecution of Biden in classified documents case, DOJ special counsel says in report

“Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”

Wild acquires defenseman Declan Chisholm off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets

Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League club has claimed defenseman Declan Chisholm off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets Chisholm, 24 (1/12/00), has tallied one assist in two games with the Winnipeg Jets and five assists in six

Vikings hire Marcus Dixon as defensive line coach, add OLB coach to Mike Pettine's title

The Minnesota Vikings have named Marcus Dixon the team's defensive line coach and added outside linebacker coach to Assistant Head Coach Mike Pettine's title. Pettine, who has served as the Vikings assistant head coach in each of the past two seasons (2022-23), also began coaching the

Nurses union attacks hospital executive pay after legislative defeat — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly roundup of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week; the Minnesota Nurses Association goes after hospital executive pay at the state Capitol as it faces its own internal strife; Minneapolis considers various pay models for

Nurses succeeded in drive to organize despite aggressive anti-union tactics by Essentia executives

The new MNA member nurses at Duluth Clinic 1st Street join thousands of fellow union nurses at other Essentia facilities, and at other healthcare systems in Duluth and the Northland, as part of the 22,000 MNA members in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Iowa.

Minneapolis settles lawsuit with journalists attacked by police after George Floyd’s murder

By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer The Minneapolis City Council approved a settlement Thursday with journalists attacked by police during the aftermath of the George Floyd murder. The journalists, who were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and pro bono attorneys, won nearly $1 million in the

Are Americans really committed to democracy in the 2024 election?

By Zachary Roth, Minnesota Reformer With former President Donald Trump having all but wrapped up the GOP presidential nomination, one issue looks set to be at the center of the general election campaign: the threat to democracy. In a major campaign speech in Pennsylvania in January, President Joe Biden detailed

Duluth Playhouse News

Duluth Playhouse will open the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, running March 15-31 at the NorShor Theatre. Featuring an electrifying rock score, the show tells the story of a seemingly picture-perfect family that is grappling with loss and mental illness. It is an incredibly poignant and powerful piece of

Pine Knot News earns 28 Minnesota Newspaper Association awards

"It's fun being recognized by our peers, but that's not why we do it. We love covering the news and making sure our readers know what's going on." -- Pine Knot News editor Jana Peterson

Quote Me, Howie: Daniel Fanning, Kristi Stokes

Daniel Fanning, vice president of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation, on Downtown Duluth's Annual Meeting and Celebration at the DECC on Wednesday evening – "There’s positive momentum building in Duluth’s downtown, as was evident at last

Essentia Health in the news; Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman

Minnesota Community Measures issues its Health Care Quality Report annually in three separate findings. This report is the third of those three parts for care delivered in 2022.

Sports Notebook, Thursday

Today's Events Prep Boys Basketball Cloquet at Denfeld Proctor at Hinckley-Finlayson Mt. Iron-Buhl at Rock Ridge International Falls at Mesabi East Barron at Northwestern Prep Girls Basketball Hermantown at Grand Rapids Cloquet at Coon Rapids Pequot Lakes at Esko Carlton-Wrenshall at Barnum Two Harbors at Moose Lake-Willow River

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman

My longtime buddy and Duluth YMCA Noon Basketball Hall-of-Famer Fred Friedman on the Gophers men's basketball team, which edged Big Ten rival Michigan State 59-56 on Tuesday night at historic Williams Arena in Minneapolis – "I like (power forward Pharrel) Payne's game a lot and believed

DECC Calendar

Today – Downtown Duluth Annual Meeting & Celebration, 4:30 p.m. Harbor Side Ballroom. For more information, visit www.downtownduluth.com Thursday – Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 p.m. Symphony Hall Saturday – Red Lake Nation, 1 p.m. Pioneer Hall; Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. and 7 p.

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert, John Shuster

Popular Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert on the possibility of reopening Lester Park Golf Course this spring – "I am finally getting a chance to come up for air after a month in office, and move from leadership staff changes and a long list of items functionally on pause since the

Sheriff's Office receives fire suppression tool from area Masons

By Dana Kazel When a house catches fire in a rural community, it's not uncommon for a Sheriff's deputy working patrol to arrive before firefighters. if there are people trapped inside, it's extremely dangerous for a deputy, who lacks fire safety equipment, to try

Sports Notebook, Wednesday

Tuesday Results Prep Girls Hockey Proctor/Hermantown 5, North Shore 1 (Section 7A quarterfinal) Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4, Hibbing-Chisholm 2 (Section 7A quarterfinal) Moose Lake Area 1, Rock Ridge 0 (Section 7A quarterfinal) Prep Boys Basketball Cloquet 83, Grand Rapids 74 Esko 50, Pequot Lakes 40 Cromwell-Wright 71, Proctor 53 Carlton/Wrenshall

People in the News

David Marc, PhD, CHDA, associate professor, chair of the Health Informatics and Information Management department at The College of St. Scholastica and healthcare data analytics expert, has been selected to participate in a national workgroup for the National Academy of Medicine to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Code of Conduct

Quote Me, Howie: John Shuster

My legendary curling buddy John Shuster on skipping his Olympic gold medal-winning team to the 2024 U.S. National men's championship in New Jersey last week: "It was week to remember, that’s for sure. I cannot express enough how lucky I am to go to battle

DFL lawmakers to propose statewide sales tax hike to fund housing

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer DULUTH — Some Democratic-Farmer-Labor lawmakers will propose a constitutional amendment that would raise the state sales tax to fund housing programs. Bill draft language would raise the state sales tax by three-eights of 1% — about 37 cents for every $100 spent — to create three funds geared

Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Today's Events, High School Girls Hockey Hibbing-Chisholm at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, 7 p.m. (Section 7A quarterfinal) North Shore at Proctor-Hermantown, 7 p.m. (Section 7A quarterfinal) Rock Ridge at Moose Lake, 7 p.m. (Section 7A quarterfinal) Boys Basketball Esko at Pequot Lakes, 7:15 p.m. (Livestream radio)

Northland Foundation awards 56 grants

The Northland Foundation awarded nearly $2 million in grant funds in the last quarter of 2023 to benefit people and communities in its geographic service area. The lion’s share of grant dollars – $1,175,000 total – were awarded through the Northland Foundation’s Integrated Rural Community Aging Program. The

Harbortown Rotary celebrates 40th anniversary

Harbortown Rotary is celebrating 40 years in service to the youth of our Northland communities. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Harbortown President Tony Hansen set a goal of completing a combination of 40 hands-on projects and organizational grants for our community. “The Rotary phrase ‘Service Above Self’ is something

Downtown Duluth Annual Meeting and Celebration today

More than 500 business and community leaders will gather for Downtown Duluth’s 39th Annual Meeting and Celebration tonight at beautiful DECC Harborside Ballroom. Attendees will hear from organization leaders about 2024 priorities and they will also hear from Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. Additionally, the spotlight will be placed on

Sports Notebook, Monday

DULUTH CURLING CLUB NEWS – Olympic gold medalist Tyler George of Duluth is set to kick off a new chapter with the launch of Learn2Curl, a platform aimed at inspiring individuals through his experiences in curling. The initiative will be inaugurated with an exclusive VIP networking event March 10 at the

Jerry's Borough's Minnesota Hockey Connection Class AA, A Boys Minnesota High School Rankings for February 4

CLASS 2A 1. Minnetonka, 19-0-2 2. Edina, 18-2-1 3. Wayzata, 17-2-2 4. Chanhassen, 17-4-0 5. Benilde-St. Margaret's, 16-4-1 6. Maple Grove, 15-5 7. Shakopee, 17-3-1 8. Rosemount, 16-5-0 9. St. Thomas Academy, 14-6-1 10. Centennial, 14-4-2 Teams to Watch – Andover, Cretin-Derham Hall, Eden Prairie, Hill Murray, Holy Angels,

Twins trade Polanco to Seattle

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitchers Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa and Darren Bowen, and outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez from the Seattle Mariners, in exchange for infielder Jorge Polanco. DeSclafani, 33, pitched in 19 games (18 starts) for the San Francisco Giants in 2023, going 4-8 with a 4.88 ERA (99.

Howie: Local Sports Notebook

Hermantown Community Schools Sports Events This Week Tuesday Girls Hockey – vs. North Shore, Section 7A quarterfinal in Proctor, 6 p.m. Game Notes: The second-seeded Mirage (15-8-2) will be a heavy favorite against the Storm (9-16-0), seeded seventh. The winner advances to face the winner of the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton vs. Hibbing-Chisholm

U.S. retaliates for killings of troops by launching military strikes at Iraq and Syria

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Friday took a first round of retaliatory action following the deaths of three American troops by striking facilities in Iraq and Syria, according to a statement from President Joe Biden. “The United States does not seek conflict in the

Sports Notebook

SATURDAY RESULTS College Men's Hockey Omaha 4, Bulldogs 3. UMD swept in two-game road series, falls to seventh-place in eight-team NCHC with eight league games remaining. College Women's Hockey Bulldogs 2, Minnesota State 1. UMD sweeps two-game WCHA homeseries. Prep Boys Hockey Moorhead 1, Hermantown 0

MnDOT awards $18 million for port development projects

Seven port development projects that support efficient, reliable freight movement on Minnesota’s waterways were selected to receive a total of $18.1 million in grants, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The funding comes from the competitive Port Development Assistance Program. Two of the projects are located in

Photo of the Day

Left to right, high school elite basketball guards Lee Brooks of Denfeld, Isaac Asuma (Gophers recruit) of Cherry, Marnaries Ferguson of Denfeld and Noah Asuma of Cherry. Brooks and Noah Asuma are sophomores, Isaac Asuma a senior and Ferguson a junior.

Super One fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs underway

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland has been selected to participate in a Super One Register Campaign being held today through Feb. 19 at 17 Super One Foods and Super One Liquor locations in Duluth, Superior, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing. Super One customers are invited to donate $1,

Thursday Scoreboard

Prep Boys Basketball Cherry 78, Duluth Denfeld 41. Noah Asuma scored a game-high 25 points and his brother Isaac, a Gophers recruit, added 12 for the Tigers, who improved to 18-2. Carlton-Wrenshall 78, Northland 65 Prep Girls Basketball Cloquet 67, Grand Rapids 65 Esko 61, Carlton-Wrenshall 22 Barnum 67, Two

DFL lawmakers’ bill would make Minnesota the 13th sanctuary state

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Nearly three dozen Democratic lawmakers have signed onto a bill that would make Minnesota a so-called sanctuary state, and supporters plan to rally around the proposal next week. Rep. Sandra Feist, DFL-New Brighton, and Sen. Omar Fateh, DFL-Minneapolis, will carry the bill.  Hundreds of U.

Mont Du Lac celebrates 75 years of recreation in Superior

Mont du Lac has been a staple in the Midwestern ski world for three-quarters of a century and celebrated with a party on New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day. The resort was founded in 1948 by Tony Wise after he saw a prime opportunity for a

Lake Superior College to take part in “Give Kids a Smile”

Once again, the Lake Superior College Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide free dental service on Friday, February 2 as part of the “Give Kids A Smile” Campaign. Faculty, students and staff will work with volunteer dentists, advanced dental therapists, hygienists and assistants to provide full service dental care for the

Second Harvest aims to cut Minnesota food shelf visits in half by 2030

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Second Harvest Heartland on Monday announced a new initiative to reduce the number of food shelf visits by 50% by 2030. The state’s largest hunger-fighting nonprofit announced its ambitious goal at its Brooklyn Park center in front of local food shelf advocates, lawmakers, Gov.

Six housing issues to watch in the 2024 legislative session

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer Last year, lawmakers in the state Legislature passed historic levels of funding — $1 billion — for housing in Minnesota.  They established down payment assistance and forgivable loan programs for first-generation Minnesota homebuyers, hiked a metro sales tax for housing, and passed new renters’ protections, including a

Howie's Sports Notebook

Fargo Force forward Zam Plante of Hermantown has scored a goal in three consecutive games. The 5-foot-10, 169-pound Bulldogs recruit has 40 points, including 15 goals, and is plus-20 in 33 games. He is tied for fifth in USHL scoring. Meanwhile, Plante's younger brother, Max, who also has

Ham named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games

Vikings fullback C.J. Ham of Duluth has been named to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games, the league announced today. He will join Vikings teammates Danielle Hunter and Andrew DePaola, who were named to the initial all-star roster Jan. 3, on the NFC Team. Ham is replacing 49ers FB

DEDA sells 18 acres to developer for Amazon distribution center

By Kelli Latuska In December of 2023, the Duluth Economic Development Authority closed on the sale of 18 acres of brownfield redevelopment land on the Atlas Industrial Park. Ryan Companies, who purchased the land, has since transferred the land to the industrial park’s anchor establishment, Amazon, for use as

Ceremony to recognize new Corrections Officers, 911 Emergency Communications, other staff

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office will host a ceremony to swear in new corrections officers and recognize new 911 Emergency Communications Specialists, Court Security and other staff, as well as recently promoted employees within these divisions. The event will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the

Total port tonnage tops previous season, 5-season average

Boosted by a 28-season high for iron ore, total maritime tonnage for the Port of Duluth-Superior finished the 2023 navigation season up 4.5 percent compared to 2022 and up 0.1 percent against the five-season average. The total float eclipsed 31.7 million short tons, including more than 21.

Why did unionization decline in Minnesota?

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Unions are enjoying the most robust public support in nearly six decades and winning double digit pay raises for their members, yet the share of the American workforce that is unionized remains stuck at historic lows. In Minnesota, union membership ticked down nearly a full

Half of Minnesotans struggle to pay rent, study finds

Nationwide, “the number of renters living in unaffordable housing has reached an all-time high and includes households across the income spectrum and around the country. The growing shortage of units affordable to renters with the lowest incomes is only worsening the affordability crisis.”

This Week in Hermantown Sports

MONDAY Wrestling – at Pine City, 4 p.m. Girls Hockey – at Superior, 7 p.m. Game Notes: The Mirage (13-8-1) blitzed visiting Duluth 6-0 on Saturday to record their fourth win in the last five starts. The Spartans (19-2-0) edged the Northern Stars 5-3 last Tuesday. Proctor-Hermantown is led by

Saturday Scoreboard

Prep Boys Hockey Maple Grove 3, Hermantown 2 OT Grand Rapids 4, St. Thomas Academy 1 Duluth Marshall 4, Princeton 1 Duluth East at Rock Ridge, night Prep Girls Basketball Cloquet 72, North Branch 60 Duluth Marshall 104, International Falls 48

Good Read: Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman's column

Follow the happenings of the 2024 Duluth City Council and more. We invite readers to read and subscribe to Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman's #DuluthDownload column, here.

Saturday Sports Notebook

TODAY'S EVENTS College Men's Hockey Miami at Bulldogs College Women's Hockey Wisconsin at Bulldogs College Men's Basketball Bemidji State at Bulldogs College Women's Basketball Bemidji State at Bulldogs HERMANTOWN SPORTS NOTEBOOK The continually-improving Hermantown girls basketball team has been playing

Boyle to seek another term on county board

St. Louis County Commissioner Patrick Boyle announced his campaign for re-election to the St. Louis County Board, 2nd District. “It has been an honor to represent the citizens of eastern Duluth for the past 10 years on the St. Louis County board with the last year as chair," Boyle

Pete Stauber fact check, Duluth Playhouse, sports notebook in the news

Pete Stauber's Fact Check: IIJA did NOT guarantee funding for the Blatnik Bridge. In fact, MNDOT’s 1st application for this funding was passed over by the Biden Admin until a bipartisan-bicameral effort was made. Watch Stauber's video message on X. DULUTH PLAYHOUSE Ken Ludwig'

Friday Sports Notebook

TODAY'S EVENTS College Men's Hockey Miami at Bulldogs College Women's Hockey Wisconsin at Bulldogs College Men's Basketball Minnesota-Crookston at Bulldogs High School Boys Hockey St. Thomas Academy at Hermantown Cloquet at Bemidji High School Girls Hockey Chisago Lakes at Cloquet Rock Ridge

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Jane Eckstrom scored with 3.4 seconds remaining in regulation to lift Proctor-Hermantown to a 4-3 high school hockey victory over Duluth Marshall at Mars Lakeview Arena on Tuesday night. The Mirage (12-8-1) once trailed 3-0. . Seth Rothamel scored 23 points and Jack Battaglia added 20 as Cloquet blitzed Proctor

Sports Notebook, Tuesday

TODAY'S EVENTS High School Boys Basketball Proctor at Cloquet Esko at Aitkin Hermantown at Duluth Denfeld Cherry at Nashwauk-Keewatin Brainerd at Duluth East Hibbing at Rock Ridge Pine City at Duluth Marshall Moose Lake-Willow River at Grand Rapids Chisholm at Littlefork-Big Falls Cook County at Mesabi East Carlton-Wrenshall

Quote Me, Howie: Hawks coaches Andy Fenske, Patrick Andrews

Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on his team, which has won six straight and 10 of its last 11 heading into tonight's headliner at Duluth Denfeld – "Only having the Bemidji game (an 88-81 road win) last week gave us a chance to rest up and reset

Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews

Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews on his Class 1A/No. 2-ranked club – "We had a great week, with plenty of success and plenty of learning opportunities, playing a talented young Hibbing team (an 8-1 Hawks win) and a tough blue-collar White Bear Lake squad (a 3-2 loss). Coming

Quote Me, Howie: Steve Battaglia

Cloquet boys basketball coach Steve Battaglia on his 7-9 Jacks – "Last week was tough on us. On Tuesday, we battled back in the second half at Rock Ridge to get the game within three points only to end up losing big (90-62). On Friday, Superior beat us by 20

Quote Me, Howie: Prep hoops coaches Rhett McDonald, Phill Homere

Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald on last week's games, and looking ahead to this week – "Going into last week, we knew it was going to be a tough week for our team. We gritted out a win on a poor shooting night on the road

This Week in Hermantown Sports

Tuesday Wrestling – at Pine City, 5 p.m. Boys Hockey – host Superior, 7 p.m. Game Notes – Uncharacteristically, the Hawks have lost two of their last three, including a 3-2 home loss against White Bear Lake on Saturday afternoon. Hermantown (11-4-2) will be a heavy favorite against Superior (7-8-1), which

Sunday Sports Notebook

SATURDAY SCOREBOARD Prep Boys Hockey White Bear Lake 3, Hermantown 2 Duluth East 4, Rock Ridge 3 OT New Richmond 8, Superior 1 East Grand Forks 4, Duluth Denfeld 0 Prep Girls Hockey Benilde-St. Margaret's 3, Proctor-Hermantown 0 Duluth 4, Blaine 3 OT Superior 3, Hudson 1 Andover

Duluth City Council, Essentia Health, Oneida Realty in the news

Mayor Roger Reinert has proposed to Duluth City Council a number of appointments of city councilors to City of Duluth boards and commissions. The appointments were accepted into the consent agenda for next Monday's city committee of the whole council meeting. The mayor’s appointments include both reappointments

Friday Sports Notebook

Today's Events College Men's Basketball Bulldogs at Minnesota State Moorhead College Women's Basketball Bulldogs at Minnesota State Moorhead College Men's Hockey Bulldogs at Western Michigan College Women's Hockey Bulldogs at Ohio State High School Boys Basketball Superior at Cloquet Two

Oneida Realty Company promotes Alex Tessier to vice president

Oneida Realty Company, a Duluth-based commercial real estate services firm, has promoted Alex Tessier from property manager to vice president. Tessier joined Oneida Realty Company in April 2022 as a member of its property management team, following 12 years in leadership positions with area hospitality and development organizations. His role

City of Duluth announces legislative bonding priorities

The City of Duluth's top legislative bonding priorities for 2024: . Funding for Lakewood Water Treatment Plant repairs to roof and other building components and rehabilitation of the granular filtration system used to treat and ensure safe drinking water for the Duluth metro area, including Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown and

St. Louis County employee named to Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs

Jennifer Reyes of Hibbing has been appointed by Governor Tim Walz to serve on the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs. Reyes has worked for St. Louis County for 15 years, serving in a variety of administrative roles including the Public Health Division and the Sheriff's Office. She currently

Vikings designated to play at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2024

The Minnesota Vikings are returning to the United Kingdom in 2024. The NFL on Thursday announced Minnesota as a designated team to play a regular-season game at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as part of the 2024 International Games. The week and opponent have not been determined, but the

Thursday Sports Notebook

Today's Prep Games Boys Basketball Duluth East at Duluth Denfeld Rock Ridge at Duluth Marshall Hinckley-Finlayson at Pine City Ely at Mountain Iron-Buhl Grand Rapids at Hibbing Boys Hockey Rock Ridge at Proctor Greenway at International Falls North Shore at Hibbing-Chisholm Girls Basketball Esko at Two Harbors Proctor

UW-Superior, Cenovus Energy announce partnership

The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics, along with Cenovus Energy and the Superior Refinery, today announced a partnership to benefit the university and further enhance its on-campus athletic facilities. The agreement, which comes with a three-year term and totals $450,000, will support UW-Superior’s construction of Superior Choice

Howie: Prep Sports Notebook, Wednesday

The last four games have been a whirlwind of an experience for two-time defending Section 7AAA boys basketball champion Hermantown, coach Andy Fenske said Wednesday. The powerful Hawks have quietly stitched together a seven-game winning streak, including an 88-81 road victory at nonconference Bemidji on Tuesday night as senior power

Howie: Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews has said several times since the start of this season that his young and talented team will be "a work in progress." Never was this more evident than last Saturday at historic Hermantown Arena, when the Class 1A/No. 1-ranked Hawks fell

Meeting set to update public on Piedmont Avenue/24th Avenue West intersection in Duluth

The public has shared concerns and vision, and St. Louis County Public Works engineers have reviewed all suggestions and now are ready to present options for new traffic controls at the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 24th Avenue West in Duluth. The meeting will be Tuesday, January 30, at 6

Thursday Night Prep Scoreboard

Boys Basketball Hermantown 106, Cloquet 79. Abe Soumis had a game-high 34 points as he pursues the Hawks' all-time career scoring mark. Duluth Denfeld 82, Duluth Marshall 48. Ethan Starstead had 21 points to lead the injury-riddled Hunters. Denfeld (7-5) hosts Grand Rapids (2-9) Saturday morning. Cherry 103, Littlefork-Big

Howie: Today's prep game notes; West Duluth Notebook

Boys Basketball Duluth Marshall at Duluth Denfeld – Game Notes: The Hunters (6-5) snapped a two-game losing streak by blitzing Proctor 92-38 on Tuesday night at Denfeld Gym. Denfeld is led by junior guard Marnaries Ferguson, senior power forward Ethan Starstead and super-sophomore point guard Lee Brooks, a rising Division I

Duluth police respond to stolen vehicle

By Mattie Hjelseth At approximately 3:30 p.m., Duluth Police officers received a report of a stolen vehicle on West Central Entrance. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was attempted by officers. The vehicle fled and officers disengaged. A short time later, officers observed the vehicle numerous

Reinert selects Forsman as acting mayor

By Kelli Latuska Mayor Roger J. Reinert announced today in a press event at City Hall his selection of City Councilor Arik Forsman as mayor pro tem, or acting mayor. Councilor Forsman will serve as acting mayor for mayoral absences of shorter durations as needed over the next two years,

Howie: Prep Sports Notebook, Wednesday

"Abe (Soumis) is the type of player that every coach dreams of having on their team." -- Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske

Three-judge federal panel grills Trump lawyer on claim of presidential immunity

By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump appeared in federal court Tuesday seeking immunity from charges that he schemed to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and knowingly fed lies to supporters who turned violent on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump, who is leading polls in the 2024

Trump legal problems abound as first test of 2024 presidential campaign nears in Iowa

By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — On the cusp of a 2024 election season like none other in U.S. history, former President Donald Trump’s legal and political worlds are set to converge. Trump’s lawyers on Tuesday will argue before a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota’s tax system is the most equitable among states, report finds

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Minnesota’s tax system is the most progressive among U.S. states, meaning poor households pay the least amount of taxes as a share of their income, according to a new report released Tuesday. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy releases an analysis every

New Minnesota renters’ protections in effect

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer As of Jan. 1, landlords must give renters 14 days’ notice before filing an eviction; include all required fees in the advertised rent; ensure units maintain a temperature of at least 68 degrees during the winter; and provide tenants 24 hours’ notice before entering a

Quote Me, Howie: Retain Shirtless Captain Kirk? Prep sports coaches

Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman – “The end of the 2024 season reminded many of us of how ugly football can get when you don’t have starting caliber QB on your roster. Ideally, the Vikings will shoot for the best of both worlds this offseason. Resign (Kirk) Cousins to a

Jerry Borough's Minnesota Hockey Connection Class AA Minnesota High School Boys Rankings

January 7, 2024 1 Minnetonka (12-0-1) 2 Wayzata (12-0-2) 3 Edina (11-2) 4 Chanhassen (11-4) 5 Maple Grove (9-3) 6 St. Thomas Academy (10-3-1) 7 Benilde-St. Margaret (9-3-1) 8 Andover (9-5) 9 Rosemount (10-4) 10 Rogers (8-4-2) Teams to Watch – Centennial, Cretin-Derham Hall, Eastview, Hill Murray, Holy Angels, Holy Family,

Saturday Prep Sports Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Hermantown 5, Eden Prairie 4 Chanhassen 6, Duluth East 0 Wayzata 6, Grand Rapids 2 Brainerd 7, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 0 Proctor 3, International Falls 1 Rock Ridge 5, Princeton 2 Duluth Marshall 4, Rochester Lourdes 1 Little Falls 4, Hibbing-Chisholm 2 Girls Hockey Hill-Murray 7, Proctor 1 Boys Basketball

This Week in Hermantown High Sports

Monday Wrestling – vs. multiple schools, 4 p.m. Rails Indoor Sports Complex Tuesday Boys Basketball – host Duluth East, 7 p.m. Games Notes: The Hawks defeated Becker 94-83 in a Lake Superior Classic game at Duluth East Gym on Saturday afternoon, riding a 43-point scoring effort by senior forward Abe

Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday

Today's Events Boys Basketball Hermantown vs. Becker, Duluth East Forest Lake at Duluth East Duluth Marshall at Proctor Girls Basketball Cloquet at Pequot Lake Esko at Bemidji Superior at Hudson Duluth Marshall vs. Rock Ridge, Duluth East Boys Hockey Eden Prairie at Hermantown Brainerd at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Chanhassen at

City of Duluth Notebook

City of Duluth press release Duluth has received a couple of inches of wet snow and mixed precipitation since yesterday, and City of Duluth snow operations crews have been out working on clearing main roads throughout the event. Operations has been focused on mains initially but is moving into residential

Friday Local News Headlines

After eight years as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Liz Olson announced today that she will not seek reelection for a 5th term. “Representing the people of Duluth in the House of Representatives has been an incredible honor," Olson said in a prepared statement. "But

Thursday Night Prep Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Proctor 3, Duluth Denfeld 1 – Austin Bryant scored two goals as the Rails improved to 10-5-0 overall, winning their fifth in their last six and posting their first Lake Superior Conference victory in five starts. The Hunters had a three-game win streak snapped and fell to 8-4-1. Hermantown

Minnesota mental health professionals say climate concerns driving patients to depression

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer More than half of Minnesota’s mental health professionals report seeing anxiety, depression and chronic psychological distress related to climate concerns among their patients, according to a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota. Most concerning, more than one-fifth of the surveyed mental health

Photo of the Day: John Fedo

Former Duluth mayor John Fedo was recognized during the 2024 City of Duluth Mayoral Inauguration on Tuesday afternoon at the Duluth City Hall Rotunda.

St. Louis County Board selects Keith Nelson as board chair for 2024

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County commissioners today selected their longest serving and newest serving members for key leadership roles for 2024. The Board chose Commissioner Keith Nelson to serve as County Board Chair and Commissioner Annie Harala as Vice Chair. Nelson represents the Sixth District, which covers the central

Tuesday Night Prep Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Hermantown 2, Proctor 1 OT – Senior defenseman Drew Nelson scored at 2:31 of overtime for the Class 1A/No. 1-ranked Hawks (7-2-2). Senior goaltender AJ Reyelts had 46 saves for the Rails (9-5-0), who slipped to 0-4-0 in the Lake Superior Conference. St. Cloud Cathedral 3, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton

Hawks to host Greyhounds in girls basketball Friday night

Hermantown will play host to traditional rival Duluth East in a high school girls basketball game Friday at 7:15 p.m. "The girls look to start the new year off with some energy and confidence as we continue to make progress and get better each day," Coach

This Week in Duluth Marshall Sports

Tuesday Boys Basketball – at Chisholm, 7:15 p.m. Thursday Boys Hockey – at Two Harbors, 7 p.m. Girls Hockey – host Rock Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday Girls Basketball – host Grand Rapids, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Girls Basketball – vs. Rock Ridge, 1:45 p.m. at Duluth East Boys

This Week in Duluth Denfeld Sports

Tuesday Girls Hockey – host Hibbing, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball – at Superior, 7:15 p.m. Thursday Nordic Skiing – host Cloquet, 11 a.m. Spirit Mountain Girls Basketball – host Hibbing, 7 p.m. Girls Hockey – at International Falls, 7 p.m. Boys Hockey – host Proctor, 7 p.m. Friday Girls

This Week in Duluth East Sports

Tuesday Nordic Skiing – vs. Cloquet, Spirit Mountain, 4 p.m. Thursday Boys Basketball – host Rock Ridge, 7 p.m. Boys Hockey – at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Friday Girls Basketball – at Hermantown, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Boys Swimming – Multiple teams at Ordean East Pool, 9 a.m. Boys Hockey

Roger Reinert sworn in, hits the ground running

"It is with great honor and humility that I step into this role as the 40th mayor for the City of Duluth.” -- Mayor Roger Reinert

This Week in Cloquet Prep Sports

Tuesday Boys Basketball – host Barnum, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball – at Proctor, 7:15 p.m. Thursday Nordic Skiing – at Spirit Mountain, 11 a.m. Boys Hockey – host Superior, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball – host Esko, 7:15 p.m. Friday Girls Hockey – at Osseo, 7 p.m. Boys

This Week in Esko Prep Sports

Thursday Boys Basketball – at Proctor, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball – at Cloquet, 7:15 p.m. Saturday Girls Basketball – at Bemidji, 2:15 p.m. Boys Basketball – host Perham, 4 p.m.

Registration open for first three YAF races in 2024

Registration is now open for the first three Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) fundraising running events scheduled for 2024, the organization announced today. Each of these events saw participation increase in 2023, an encouraging sign to organizers who say these races have an even deeper meaning to the community. “Just by

This Week in Hermantown Prep Sports

Tuesday Nordic Skiing – at Cloquet, 5 p.m. Boys Hockey – at Proctor, 7 p.m. Game Notes: The Class 1A/No. 1-ranked Hawks will be looking to rebound from a 4-0 loss at Shakopee last Friday, their first shutout loss since 2015. In fairness, Hermantown (6-2-2) was playing its third

Quote Me, Howie: Prep boys basketball coaches Rhett McDonald and Andy Fenske, on their respective teams

Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald on his young and quickly improving team, which has won two of its last three including a 90-81 victory over North Branch in the Owatonna Holiday Tournament Saturday – "Coming into this season, we knew we had a lot of holes to fill

Hockey Notebook

Fargo Force forward Zam Plante has recorded 10 points, including five goals, in his last six games. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound Bulldogs recruit has 14 goals and 30 points in 23 games overall. Issac Howard, a prized, NHL first-round draft pick who bolted from the Bulldogs program after his freshman season,

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday

Hermantown went 1-1 in a pair of Delano boys basketball holiday tournament games last week, losing to Delano 85-61 before blitzing Monticello 80-63. The Hawks (5-5), who are led by 6-foot-5 senior power forward Abe Soumis, will visit Rock Ridge at 7:15 p.m. Friday and face Becker in

Vikings Notebook

The Vikings on Saturday placed linebacker Troy Dye on Injured Reserve ahead of hosting the Packers in Week 17. Dye has been a core special teams player for Minnesota since his selection in 2020. He's played 296 special teams snaps across all 15 Vikings games this season. The

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Friday

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Duluth Denfeld will play for the Heritage Holiday Classic high school boys hockey championship at 3:30 p.m. today at Sill Arena in Duluth's Friendly West End. Both teams have won their first two games in the three-day, eight-team event, with the Lumberjacks defeating Apple

Grandma's Marathon now 10th largest in the U.S.

For the first time in the event’s history, Grandma’s Marathon has cracked the top 10 list of largest 26.2-mile road races in the United States. With 6,690 finishers in its 2023 race, Grandma’s Marathon moved up two spots from a year ago and now sits

St. Louis County: Spring-like conditions cause gravel roads to deteriorate

By Dana Kazel Road conditions that are more typical for April during spring thaw are happening now in December on St. Louis County roads. Excessive rain and warm temperatures are deteriorating gravel roads, and Public Works is limited in what it can do to make repairs. When the ground is

Quote Me, Howie: John Gilbert

Local sports columnist John Gilbert on the Vikings, NFC North – "Traditions can be hard to change in the NFL, but this season, the Vikings and Detroit Lions almost single-handedly have turned the NFC North upside down. The torn Achilles tendon and the season-long recovery have hardly stabilized the Vikings,

Today's Prep Sports

Boys Basketball Duluth Denfeld vs. Tartan, 4 p.m. in Hibbing Cromwell-Wright at Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Mountain Iron-Buhl at Hibbing, 7:30 p.m. in Hibbing Girls Basketball Superior vs. Forest Lake, 12:30 p.m. at Duluth East Coon Rapids at Duluth East, 3:30 p.m.

Low-emissions steelmaking could be big business for Minnesota’s Iron Range, experts say

By Larissa Donovan, Minnesota Reformer The following story is the first in a series produced in a collaboration between Energy News Network and KAXE/KBXE. World leaders in Dubai recently concluded the latest United Nations conference on climate change, where experts and advocates repeated urgent pleas for governments to phase

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman, Mike Zagelmeyer, Scott Hanna, Joel Heller on the Vikes

My lifetime buddy Fred Friedman on the woeful Vikings, moving forward – "They have to sign (Danielle) Hunter if they want to win. He is one of the best players in football. They should sign (Kirk) Cousins but they cannot win with or without him unless they improve the offensive

DECC Events Guide

Dec. 31 – Glamour & Gold: A Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve, 6 p.m. Harbor Side Convention Center When Amber Brostrom was a little girl, she’d watch local live TV on New Year’s Eve. She tuned in to the fancy New Year’s Eve party sponsored by

Hermantown Sports This Week

Today Girls Basketball – vs. Bloomington Kennedy at Esko tournament, 2:45 p.m. Game Notes: The Hawks are 2-7, the Eagles 3-6. Hermantown players to watch are junior center Olivia Johnson, sophomore guard Bailey Hermanson, senior guard Bailey Zagelmeyer and junior guard Mikayla Sweeney. Wednesday Girls Basketball – TBD at Esko

Howie: Prep Notebook, Friday

Cloquet junior guard Jack Battaglia exploded for 38 points as the Lumberjacks blitzed winless Hibbing 113-83 at Cloquet Middle School Gym on Thursday night. Shaze Henagin contributed 24 points and Seth Rothamel 20 for the Jacks (3-4), who visit Cromwell-Wright Dec. 27. Battaglia, a deft outside shooter and rising college

Allete, Grid United sign development agreements

Allete and North Plains Connector, a subsidiary of Grid United, this week signed development agreements for the North Plains Connector project, a new, approximately 400-mile high-voltage direct-current transmission line from central North Dakota to Colstrip, Montana. The agreements outline each company’s roles and responsibilities as development of the North

Today's Sports

Prep Boys Basketball Minneapolis North at Esko North Branch at Hermantown Hibbing at Cloquet Duluth East at Tartan Pine City at Moose Lake-Willow River Prep Girls Basketball Superior at Duluth East Two Harbors at McGregor Esko at Pine City Prep Boys Hockey Grand Rapids at Minnetonka Cloquet at St. Cloud

Quote Me, Howie: Bruce Plante, legendary Hermantown hockey coach

Bruce Plante, in an interview between the second and third periods of Tuesday night's Hermantown-Duluth Denfeld varsity boys hockey game at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center, reflects on his many years of coaching high school hockey at Hermantown and some of his experiences in the sport. He coached boys

Colorado Supreme Court blocks Trump from 2024 ballot in historic insurrection ruling

By Chase Woodruff, Minnesota Reformer Read more from Colorado Newsline reporting on the Trump 14th Amendment case here. The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former President Donald Trump to be barred from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection clause, in a historic ruling certain

St. Louis County Board approves 2024 budget

The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved its 2024 budget at $491,590,952. The budget supports key investments to ensure delivery of the county's broad range of services across departments while also factoring in significant inflationary impacts.  Among the notable points reflected in next year'

Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews, Andy Fenske, Shaye Moris

Hermantown High boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews on Hawks senior goaltender Dane Callaway, who will backstop his Class 1A/No. 1-ranked team against 2A Duluth Denfeld tonight – “Dane leads by example, and his hard work and intensity set the tone for our defense and our entire team. The boys know

The Topline: Remembering the year in wildfire smoke

By Christopher Ingraham Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: the toll of 2023’s wildfire smoke; counties reconsider their forfeiture practices following Supreme Court decision; the municipal

Howie: Prep Sports, One Roof Community Housing

Two-time defending Section 7AAA boys basketball champion Hermantown received a much-needed boost of confidence in a resounding 97-67 victory at nonconference Princeton last Tuesday night, when senior power forward Abe Soumis put his teammates on his shoulders and exploded for a game-high 41 points and 20 rebounds. Soumis, who continues

Jerry Borough's Minnesota Hockey Connection Class AA Minnesota High School Boys Hockey Rankings

1. Minnetonka 6-0 2. Wayzata 7-0 3. Edina 6-1 4. Chanhassen 5-3 5. Rogers 6-1-1 6. Hill-Murray 4-1-1 7. Maple Grove 5-2 8. Rosemount 7-1 9. White Bear Lake 5-1 Teams to Watch: Centennial, Cretin-Derham Hall, Holy Angels, Holy Family, Lakeville South, Park of Cottage Grove, Roseau, Shakopee and St.

Hermantown High Sports Calendar, Game Notes

Tuesday Nordic Ski – at Grand Rapids (MI), 11 a.m. Girls Hockey – at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, 7 p.m. Game Notes: The Mirage (6-5-1) defeated South St. Paul 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Doug Woog Arena, with forwards Jane Eckstrom and Izy Fairchild each collecting a goal and an assist. Cloquet is

Photo of the Day

Welcome to the Duluth Heritage Sports Center in the Friendly West End.

Public-sector unions spend more on politics in Minnesota than in nearly any other state

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: public-sector unions spend big in blue states; hundreds of workers vote out unions at Mayo Clinic; Minneapolis mandates apprenticeships for window washers; teachers unions’ contract negotiations drag

Earl N. Sellards

Earl N. Sellards, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 12th, 2023, at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Born to Charles Edwards and Emma Ottesen on April 5th, 1929, Earl attended Stowe School until 9th grade, later graduating from Morgan Park High

Wayne "Dave" David Gunderson

Wayne David Gunderson, affectionately known as Dave, left this world on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, after courageously battling cancer for two and a half years. Surrounded by his loving family at Essentia St Mary’s in Duluth, MN, Dave, 73, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and

Allete, Minnesota Power employees volunteering at Boys and Girls Clubs today

The Boys & Girls Clubs in Duluth are getting into the holiday spirit with the help of employees from Allete and Minnesota Power. Today two teams of volunteers employees are transferring both Duluth branches into a magical holiday experience for the kids. Kids will be surprised to see the holiday

Johnson, Brinkman promoted to key St. Louis County emergency management positions

Two individuals who played critically important emergency management roles for St. Louis County during situations including the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of Line 3, multiple flooding events including the 2022 flooding in the Rainy River Basin, and other natural disasters have now been promoted. Duane "Dewey" Johnson has been

Photo of the Day

From Thursday night's Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert at Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Donna Mae McDonald

Donna Mae McDonald, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2023. Donna was born in Duluth, MN on November 10, 1934 to Melvin and Ethel Soderberg. Donna loved her Lord and Savior! She was a member of Waters Edge Community Church, formerly

Great Skate at Portman postponed

Despite Portman Amateur Hockey Association's optimism around being able to put on their second annual Great Skate event, mother nature is proving to be too difficult. Extreme warmth today followed by rain tomorrow will make it unfeasible, and unsafe, to host anything on Saturday. The board of directors

Reinert to nominate new city administrator and city attorney

Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert announced today that he will be nominating David Montgomery as chief administrative officer and Jessica Fralich as city attorney. Montgomery previously served as city administrator for nine years under former mayors Don Ness and Emily Larson. He has a background in finance, budget and administration. “I’

Sports Notebook

Hermantown senior goaltender Dane Callaway has recorded back-to-back shutouts while backstopping his team to a 3-0-1 start, as the Hawks prepare for Saturday’s 1:15 p.m. home game against defending Minnesota Class 1A state champion Mahtomedi. “Dane leads by example, and his hard work and intensity set the

Eric Albrecht and Charles Black Lance join board of Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has named Eric Albrecht and Charles Black Lance to five-year terms on its Board of Directors. They join other Board members and staff in providing $1.2 million in scholarships each year to northern Minnesota students pursuing bachelor’s

DECC board of directors' previous statement regarding budget challenges; board meets Thursday afternoon

Source: DECC.org, October 9, 2023. Note: The DECC Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. at the DECC Senator Sam Solon Board Room. The appointed volunteer DECC board of directors has understood and been thoughtfully apprised that the DECC’s revenues and increasing expenses were not

Hawks Sports This Week

TUESDAY Boys Basketball – at Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Game Notes: The Hawks (1-4) are looking for a strong response to a 80-63 loss against nonconference Mankato West in the Southside Showcase at Benilde-St. Margaret's High School last Saturday afternoon. Senior forward Abe Soumis had a team-high 20

Portman Hockey Association hosts Great Skate

Portman Amateur Hockey Association will kick off the outdoor hockey season with its second annual Great Skate event on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Portman Community Center. Everyone in the Duluth community is welcome to attend the outdoor event in celebration of area youth hockey players. Portman

City, Essentia Health to build new parking ramp

Psst: In partnership with the City of Duluth, Essentia Health will be breaking ground on a new parking ramp in January that will provide 350-plus new parking spaces for public use directly across 1st Street from the existing Medical District Ramp, City of Duluth Planning and Economic Development Director Chad

Prep Sports Calendar

TUESDAY Boys Basketball Hermantown at Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Hermantown at North Branch, 7 p.m. Boys Hockey Duluth Marshall at Hermantown, 7 p.m. Girls Hockey Proctor-Hermantown at Hibbing, 7 p.m. FRIDAY Girls Hockey Delano at Hermantown-Proctor, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Grand Rapids at

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook

Andrew Johnson Jr. scored twice and Dane Callaway stopped all 25 shots as Hermantown blitzed Centennial 5-0 in high school boys hockey today at historic Hermantown Arena. The Hawks (2-0-1) will play host to Duluth Marshall (1-2-1) on Tuesday and defending Class 1A state champion Mahtomedi (2-4-0) Saturday. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton rebounded

County Board meeting location changed for Tuesday due to furnace issue

The St. Louis County Board, which is scheduled to meet near Floodwood next Tuesday, December 12, is shifting its meeting location due to an issue with the furnace in the building where the meeting had been scheduled. The new location is the Floodwood Downtown Fair Center, 107 West 7th Avenue,

MnDOT receives federal funds to move forward with Northern Lights Express planning

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced it has received $500,000 in federal funds to advance the planning of the Northern Lights Express (NLX) passenger rail project. The federal grant provides funds to begin preliminary work on the project, which will provide four, round-trip, daily passenger rail trips from Minneapolis

Hermantown Sports Notebook

The Hermantown girls basketball team has continued to show significant improvement all season, veteran Hawks coach Beth Clark said on Friday morning.  "We have played a number of quality opponents and have done a great job of getting better each practice and game," said Clark of the 1-3

Today at the DECC

Noon-8 p.m. – Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show. Continues Saturday, from 10 a.m.- 8p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buy tickets. 7 p.m. – The Nutcracker, presented by the Minnesota Ballet. Shows also Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3

Friday Prep Sports Notebook

Thursday Results Boys Basketball Hermantown 78, Cloquet 60 – The Hawks (1-3) visit Mankato West at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Lumberjacks (1-2) host Esko (1-0) today at 7:15 p.m. Boys Hockey Duluth Denfeld 5, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 4 – The Hunters (3-2) battled back from a 3-0 deficit, as junior forward

Wood chips available to the public for free at Woodland Park

The City of Duluth’s Parks Maintenance Division will place clean, discarded wood chips for public use and pick up in bulk at the U-shaped driveway by Tony Emanuel Field at Woodland Park beginning Saturday.   The wood chips, which are an urban forestry byproduct and are untreated, are available on

Quote Me, Howie: Gophers basketball recruit Isaac Asuma

A recent, on-the-record chat with Gophers basketball recruit Isaac Asuma, a 6-foot-3 Cherry Tigers combo guard and likely 2024 Mr. Basketball in Minnesota – "I had a really great summer with D1 Minnesota, when a lot of us got tons better. It was good to play against elite competition – just

State commission approves interim rates for Minnesota Power

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today approved interim rates for Minnesota Power’s customers, the first step of a longer process to evaluate the company’s recently filed electric rate proposal. The MPUC has approved an overall interim rate increase of about 8.6%, or $63.8 million in annual

Tim Cortes Art Studio West now open

Tim Cortes, a nationally renowned commemorative sports artist in Duluth, has opened a studio at Essentia Duluth Heritage Center in Clyde Park. Through a special arrangement with the EDHC’s Board of Directors, he will perform and display his colored pencil creations in the EDHC’s Warming House, a 900

Lake Superior College to host choir holiday concert

The 14-voice Lake Superior College Choir will hold a free holiday concert on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the main campus’ atrium. “Our talented choir students have enjoyed learning some holiday songs and are excited to share them with family and friends,” said Cal Metts, choir instructor at Lake

Howie's Wednesday Prep Sports Notebook

Updated Top-5 Team Rankings Boys Basketball 1. Cherry 2. Duluth Denfeld 3. Esko 4. Hermantown 5. Cloquet Girls Basketball 1. Cloquet (3-0). Hosts Grand Rapids Saturday. 2. Grand Rapids (4-1). At Cloquet Saturday. 3. Esko (2-2). 4. Duluth East 5. Hermantown Boys Hockey 1. Hermantown 2. Cloquet 3. Duluth East

Photo of the Day

Happy Holidays!

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council moving to Providence building

The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council will be undergoing an unexpected move in the next couple of weeks. Due to an apparent heating problem, the owner of the Ordean building issued an eviction notice effective December 31, 2023. The ARAC staff is disappointed with this news and we’re committed to

Denfeld Sports Tonight

Denfeld visits Silver Bay in girls basketball, 6 p.m. Game Notes: The Hunters (0-1) lost their 2023-24 season and home opener against North Branch 75-24 last Friday. The Mariners are 0-3. Denfeld visits Hermantown in boys basketball, 7 p.m. Game Notes: Both teams opened their season in the

Steve Korby: Cloquet basketball historical teams ranking

1963 Cloquet Boys – Lost to Marshall by one point, 75-74, in what many sport historians call the greatest Minnesota state championship game ever. Mike Forrest’s last second shot in and out. Forrest, Dave Meisner and Denny Breitbarth chosen as All State. Coached by young Ben Trochill  1958 Cloquet Boys

Quote Me, Howie: 'Risky Roger' Reinert, Loren Martell

Duluth mayor-elect 'Risky Roger' Reinert on what he's been up to since blitzing incumbent Emily Larson in the November 8 general election – "If possible, I'm busier now than I was during the campaign. Actively winding up my legal work, and finishing the semester

Quote Me, Howie: William Oswald on this weekend's Spirit of Duluth youth hockey tournament

Legendary Spirit of Duluth youth hockey tournament chairman William Oswald on this weekend's 48-team event – "I would like to start out by saying yet another great Spirit of Duluth tournament is in the books, and the 46th annual tourney was a great success. I would like to

Award-winning Pine Knot News celebrates fifth anniversary

The Pine Knot News observed its fifth anniversary at the end of October rather quietly, because staff members at the independent locally owned newspaper were busy working. From humble beginnings in October of 2018 when its five owners mailed free copies across northern Carlton County, the Pine Knot News has

Howie's Sports Notebook, Sunday

Class 1A/top-rated Hermantown clipped 2A/No. 7 Cretin-Derham Hall 2-1 and skated to a 3-3 overtime tie against 2A/No. 5 Hill-Murray in a high school boys hockey season-opening road back-to-back this weekend. The Hawks, skating with six sophomores who gained their first varsity experience since moving up from

Health care unions fight stagnant pay and rising burnout — and other labor news

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. Essentia nurse practitioners and physician assistants file for union More than 350 Essentia Health nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers could vote to unionize with the Minnesota

Hermantown Sports This Week

TUESDAY Boys Basketball – host Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. Game Notes: A possible preview of a Section 7AAA playoff game, in the first game of a home-and-home Lake Superior Conference regular season series. The Hawks are led by 6-foot-4 senior power forward Abe Soumis, a HowieHanson.com 2023-24 Preseason First

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman, Jerry DeMeo

The legendary Fred Friedman, a unanimous first-team selection at power forward on my All-YMCA Noontime Basketball Team, on Bulldogs and Gophers hoops – "I very much want both UMD and the U to excel in women’s and men’s basketball. And I want Ben Johnson to succeed. But every

Lake Superior College to host fall graduation reception

Lake Superior College credential-earning students will be honored at a fall graduation reception on Monday, December 4 on the main campus. Although these students are invited to participate in the May 13, 2024, commencement ceremony at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, the reception celebrates their official completion this month. This

Hockey Notebook: Essentia Duluth Heritage Center to host 'Bonnie's Night at the Rink'

Bonnie's Night at the Rink, a banner-raising celebration recognizing Duluth's 79-year-old hockey icon Bonnie Shea and honoring her amazing accomplishments in the sport of hockey, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6:45 p.m. before the Duluth Northern Stars vs. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton high school girls

2024 Saturday Morning at the Races registration underway

Registration has opened for the popular Saturday Morning at the Races series, which provides an opportunity for hundreds of area kids to stay active during the winter months. The Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) and Grandma’s Marathon will partner with three area colleges this winter for the 2024 series, giving

Four Duluthians arrested for sale of controlled substances

Members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force along with numerous other agencies on Thursday afternoon arrested four individuals – 33-year-old Jonathan Thompson, 39-year-old Bruce Thompson, 25-year-old Eric Thompson Jr, and 26-year-old Dejuan Peters – on pending charges of 1st Degree Sale of a Controlled Substance.  Search warrants were executed at

Friday Prep Notebook

TODAY'S GAMES BOYS BASKETBALL Duluth Denfeld vs. Kasson-Mantorville, Hermantown Big Lake at Hermantown Grand Rapids at Little Falls Cook County at South Ridge Cromwell-Wright at Floodwood Rush City at Greenway North Branch at Pine City Hill City at Ely Braham at McGregor Nashwauk-Keewatin at Barnum Two Harbors at

Thursday Night Prep Scoreboard

BOYS BASKETBALL Cherry 109, Deer River 50. The Tigers (1-0) will host Mountain Iron-Buhl on Monday at 7 p.m. Cloquet 76, Hibbing 70 Northwestern 103, Hayward 64 BOYS HOCKEY 2A/No. 16 Duluth East 4, Bemidji 0. The Greyhounds (1-3) visit 2A/No. 4 Wayzata Saturday afternoon. Class 2A/

The Sound of Music opens Friday

The Duluth Playhouse's much-anticipated production of The Sound of Music opens Friday night at the NorShor Theatre in Downtown Duluth. Two Wednesday night performances have been added to the nearly sold-out run to ensure everyone gets a chance to experience the world's most beloved musical. Based

Today's Prep Sports

BOYS HOCKEY Bemidji at Duluth East. Game Notes: The Class 2A/No. 14-ranked Greyhounds are 0-3, including overtime losses at 2A/No. 12 White Bear Lake, 4-3, and Tuesday at home against 2A/No. 15 Grand Rapids, 2-1. Duluth East will also visit 2A/No. 4 Wayzata at 2:30

St. Louis County Veterans Service Office in Duluth returns to Village Mall location

The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office in Duluth has returned to its normal location in the Village Mall Office location at 4815 Burning Tree Road, Suite 100. For the last two months, Veterans Service Officers and other staff had to relocate after heavy rain in late September led to

Quote Me, Howie: Ashlie Castaldo

Ashlie Castaldo, recapping the 2023 Duluth election – "As this election cycle becomes a not so distant memory, I want to thank each and every candidate for stepping up and forward to run for elected office. Public service is a calling to give back to the community, and it is

Duluth Winter Village, St. Louis County in the news

Duluth Winter Village 2023 – an outdoor and indoor event featuring shopping, dining, bonfires, carolers, open skating and activities by Lake Superior at the DECC – runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Parking is $10 at the DECC and admission is free. Dr. Timothy

Dr. Timothy Myles appointed Director of Victim/Witness and Community Outreach

St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki has appointed Dr. Timothy Myles to serve as the Director of Victim/Witness and Community Outreach. In this role, Dr. Myles will oversee victim/witness staff in the four county attorney office locations and will be responsible for developing and implementing an external communications

Prep Sports Notebook: Grand Rapids clips Duluth East in OT

Class 2A/No. 15 Grand Rapids defeated 2A/No. 14 Duluth East 2-1 in overtime in high school boys hockey Tuesday night at Sill Arena. Junior forward Wyatt Peterson scored for the Greyhounds (0-3). The Thunderhawks improved to 2-0 overall. Duluth East next plays host to Bemidji on Thursday night

Vikings activate Jefferson, waive Harry

Jefferson started his fourth pro season ablaze with 36 catches for 571 yards and three scores on 53 targets, good for an average of 114.2 yards per game that is even higher than his 106.4 to lead the league last season.

Mayo Clinic leaders unveil $5 billion in infrastructure investments with political leaders

Construction for the new buildings will be spread out over six years beginning in 2024 and include two new clinical buildings in downtown Rochester nearly as tall as the hospital’s 21-story Gonda building.

Wells selected as new Director of Veterans Service Office

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Veterans Service Office has a new director. The County Board on Tuesday approved the appointment of Nadine Wells to lead the Veterans Service Office. Wells has worked as a Veterans Service Officer for St. Louis County since 2017. She served in the United

Quote Me, Howie: Duluth Denfeld boys basketball coaches on elite player Marnaries Ferguson

Hunters boys basketball top assistant Duncan Gregory on 5-foot-10 ultra-elite point guard Marnaries Ferguson, northeast Minnesota's top junior prospect – "Man, that kid is phenomenal. It starts with his attitude and willingness to learn, and to admit what he doesn't know. Remember, this kid is just

Tonight at Sill Arena

7 p.m. – 2A/No. 14 Duluth East vs. 2A/No. 15 Grand Rapids high school boys hockey. Game Notes: The Greyhounds are 0-2 following season-opening road losses against White Bear Lake 4-3 in overtime last Friday night and against Shakopee 5-4 Saturday afternoon. Greyhounds scoring leaders are senior forwards

Irvin 5K reaches its earliest sellout on record

Almost five months ahead of last year’s pace, the 2024 William A. Irvin officially reached a sellout on the Friday after Thanksgiving. More than 2,600 participants have signed up for the kickoff event to Grandma’s Marathon weekend, which last year sold out in late April. In both

This Week in Hermantown Hawks Sports

TUESDAY Girls Basketball – host Bemidji, 6 p.m. The Hawks will play their season and home opener against a powerful Lumberjacks team that is hoping to improve on its 13-13 record of a year ago. Hermantown finished 8-19 a year ago, losing at Cloquet 71-46 in a Section 7AAA semifinal,

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Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday

TODAY'S EVENTS Boys Hockey St. Paul Academy at Duluth Denfeld, 2 p.m. Heritage Center Duluth East (0-1) at Shakopee (1-0), 7 p.m. Bloomington Ice Garden Girls Hockey Orono at Cloquet, 3 p.m. FRIDAY RESULTS Boys Hockey No. 10-2A White Bear Lake 4, No. 16-2A Duluth

Today's Prep Sports

BOYS HOCKEY Duluth East at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Quote Me, Howie: Pete Waggoner, Patrick Andrews on prep boys hockey

My ultra-savvy hockey buddy Pete Waggoner, founder and Director of Hockey Media Services at MNHockey.TV, on the 2023-24 Minnesota high school boys hockey season – "Every year we say it's an exciting year, and who knows what will happen? But this season, we may have the very

Brian Barber illustration exhibition; Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske of Hermantown

The Duluth Pottery Gallery will feature an exhibition of recent illustrations by Duluth artist Brian Barber from December 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. An opening celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from 5 pm – 7 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. Barber is a multimedia

Quote Me, Howie: Boys basketball coaches Steve Battaglia, Phill Homere

Minnesota high school boys basketball teams will begin official preseason practices today. Coaches Steve Battaglia of Cloquet and Phil Homere of Denfeld on their respective teams. Said Battaglia – "I’m really excited about our group this year. I expect some bumps in the road as we figure out our

St. Louis County begins sending 2024 proposed property tax notices

The St. Louis County Auditor's Office has begun the process of sending out Proposed Property Tax Notices for 2024. These notices are sent in staggered batches over the next week, which means some property owners may not receive theirs until the end of the month. The notice, which

St. Louis County, Thursday Prep Sports Notebook

The St. Louis County Board will hold two public meetings to receive comments on its proposed operating budget and tax levy for 2024. The first meeting is Monday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Virginia, lower-level conference room. The second meeting will be

Denfeld photo wins international award

Got some good news today. Just learned that my photo (above) of Duluth Denfeld wide receiver-defensive back KJ Pulliam kissing his mother on the cheek during parents' night introductions this fall has won an international Photo of the Month award from Editor & Publisher, the premiere magazine for the

Minnesota Power seeks proposals for up to 300 megawatts of solar energy

Minnesota Power, a utility division of Allete, Inc., took an important step in advancing its EnergyForward vision for 100% carbon-free energy with the issuance of a Request for Proposals for up to 300 megawatts of regional solar energy to come online by 2027. The RFP follows Minnesota Power’s 2021

Hawks wide receiver Menzel to compete in all-star game

Hermantown senior wide receiver Peyton Menzel, a Bulldogs recruit, will participate in the Minnesota High School Football 50th All-Star Game on Saturday, December 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. "Goes to show that hard work and dedication pays off if you want

On the Record: Roger Said

"Let’s discuss affordable property taxes. In 2016 the City of Duluth General Fund was $80M. In 2022, it was $106M. A 25% increase. In 2016 the City property tax levy was $24.2M. In 2022, it was $43.6M. And that was after a proposed 9% property tax

On the Record: Roger Said

EXPECT MORE. DO BETTER. A city that works Streets and utilities. Public safety. Parks and libraries. Tax-base development. Housing. These core services are critical. When city government doesn’t do these well, no one else does. Let’s expect more. Let’s expect city services that work—and work well.

On the Record: Roger Said

Another Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert campaign promise – "Right now, everything seems extra hard. Increased property taxes and proposed fees on top of household budgets stretched thin by inflation. Lack of equipment at your neighborhood playground. Days to get out of your driveway after a major storm. Being told to

Girls High School Hockey State Rankings; Today's Regional Games

Source: HowieHanson.com CLASS A 1. Orono 2. South St. Paul 3. Holy Angels 4. Proctor-Hermantown 5. Duluth Marshall 6. Simley 7. Crookston 8. Warroad 9. Chisago Lakes 10. Fergus Falls CLASS AA 1. Andover 2. Minnetonka 3. Edina 4. Hill-Murray 5. Moorhead 6. Holy Family Catholic 7. Stillwater 8.

City of Duluth partners with St. Louis County to protect Tischer Creek

St. Louis County Public Works is scheduled to make numerous improvements on Woodland Avenue next year between Snively Road and Anoka Street, including repaving, replacing curbs and gutters, creating a center turn lane, and adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian crossings for improved safety. The County is working with the

On the Road to Grandma's

Kristi Schmidt was named the new board chair of Grandma’s Marathon on October 1. A former staff member at Grandma’s Marathon, Schmidt currently serves as the Director of Corporate Engagement for the University of Minnesota Duluth and has more than 25 years of marketing and public relations experience,

On the Record: Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert's campaign promises

From the Roger for Duluth campaign website – "We are revisiting the 5 Big Issues over the last few weeks leading up to the election, and this week we discussed STREETS!!!  We're all talking about the condition of our streets last winter. Last spring. This summer. And let&

Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on the start of training camp Monday, Nov. 20 – "We're anxious for the season to get started. It's always tough at this time as all other activities are going and some of us still need to wait to get

Monday Notebook

ON THE ROAD TO GRANDMA'S – Kristi Schmidt was named the new board chair of Grandma’s Marathon, effective on October 1. A former staff member at Grandma’s Marathon, she currently serves as the Director of Corporate Engagement for the University of Minnesota Duluth and has more than

Prep Sports Notebook

Ray Anderson had 20 saves and Ilsa Lindaman scored two power-play goals to power visiting Duluth Marshall past Roseau 5-2 in a high school girls hockey opener for both teams Friday night. Annie Bachand, Nina Thorson and Hailey Cummins also scored for the Hilltoppers (1-0). . . . Ellie Marciniak and Mae McCall

Vikings announce Justin Jefferson's return to practice

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – Justin Jefferson has made the first step to being back in action. The Vikings announced Jefferson returned to practice Wednesday, effectively activating the 21-day window in which the team can decide to elevate him from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster. Jefferson injured his hamstring

2023-24 Hermantown Boys Basketball Schedule/Results

Friday, Dec. 1 – Big Lake, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 – Montorville, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 – Cloquet, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 – at Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 – at Hibbing, 7:15 p.m.

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Quote Me, Howie: Lynne Marie Nephew

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Reprint It! Joel Sipress' thoughts on the recent Duluth mayoral election

"Can Roger reach the lofty goals he's set for himself? Probably not. So the folks who convinced themselves that everything is Emily's fault and all we need to do to fix it is elect a new mayor are likely to be disappointed." -- Joel Sipress

2023-24 Duluth Denfeld Girls Basketball Schedule/Results

2023-24 Duluth Denfeld Boys Basketball Schedule/Results

2023-24 Duluth Denfeld Boys Hockey Schedule/Results

Quote Me, Howie: Arik Forsman

Duluth Police Report, Emily Larson post-election statement

As of Tuesday, in 2023, the Duluth Police Department had administered Narcan 110 times, 105 of which Narcan saved the individual from fatally overdosing.

Proctor cross country, Hermantown football, St. Louis County in the news

Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

Quote Me, Howie: Greg Aker

Quote Me, Howie: Chamber Dinner takeaways

LaLone to compete in state cross country meet Saturday

County launches new campaign reminding people to renew their Medical Assistance eligibility

The end of the COVID-19 Public Health emergency earlier this year has led to challenges for people who rely on Medical Assistance (MA) for health insurance, and for the people tasked with assisting with MA renewal applications. Currently, fewer than 50% of St. Louis County residents who have needed to

Quote Me, Howie: George Goldfarb

"Duluth is such a gem, there’s such an opportunity for Duluth to grow and prosper; let’s take it to the next level with a vote for Roger!" -- George Goldfarb

Minnesota Power files electric rate proposal

As Minnesota Power continues the transition to a reliable, resilient clean-energy future through its EnergyForward strategy, today the company is filing its 2024 electric rate proposal with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). The 2024 proposal supports the investments that the company is making to continue to advance a clean-energy

Alworth scholarships increase to $24,000

The Marshal H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Scholarship Fund opens its annual scholarship application period on Wednesday, launching the Foundation’s 75th Anniversary year by increasing its scholarship awards to $24,000. (The previous amount had been $20,000.) Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2024. “For 75 years, the

MnDOT announces changes to Twin Ports Interchange project schedule

Garfield/I-535 interchange to stay in current configuration through winter.

Jeff Frey’s headshot business transitions to new ownership

Jeff Frey Photography’s commercial portrait (headshot) business will become The Studio as it transitions to new ownership beginning November 1, 2023. After more than 40 years, Frey is stepping away from the headshot portion of his business, turning over the reins to The Studio, a subsidiary of Swim Creative,

Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on tourism marketing

Duluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on Duluth's tourism marketing efforts – Said Emily – "My team and I have door-knocked 12,000 doors across the city since January, and residents of Duluth are clear: they want our economy strong, and they want value for what we

2023 Duluth Elections, Down the Stretch

Another Facebook post by Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert – "Snow, Snow, Snow! It's a cloudy, rainy, cold fall day. The kind of day that makes us feel like winter is not that far away. And the reality is - it's not. Today, there is plowable

Duluth Police arrest stolen vehicle suspect

On Wednesday, Duluth Police responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the Piedmont area. While investigating the auto theft, investigators identified 41-year-old Adam Dack as the suspect. Dack was arrested for pending 2nd Degree Burglary and Theft of Motor Vehicle charges, along with Possession of a Stolen Firearm,

Quote Me, Howie: Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp

Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp on the 21st Anniversary of the passing of late Sen. Paul Wellstone – "I spent yesterday morning traveling up to Eveleth to visit the Wellstone Memorial on the anniversary of the Senator's tragic passing. As we come to the final stretch of this election season,

Howie: Add three outdoor hockey rinks at the 'Frozen Wade'

I invite readers to poke holes in this not-too-out there vision (comment below): Let's add three outdoor hockey rinks inside frozen Wade Stadium each winter, building on the emerging sports district in far West Duluth. Wade Stadium is an unused, centrally-located major community recreational asset screaming for activity

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert on collecting the Duluth News Tribune Editorial Board's endorsement – "I'm grateful to the DNT for a very strong endorsement. 'It's time for something different' is more than a mantra – it's what Duluthians are saying

Quote Me, Howie: Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's 21-0 Section 7AAAA quarterfinal victory over Rock Ridge on Tuesday night, and looking ahead to Saturday's semifinal at No. 2 seeded Duluth Denfeld – "I thought our defense and us having the ability to run the football was

Prep Football Notebook

Hermantown blitzed Rock Ridge 21-0 in a Section 7AAAA football quarterfinal on Tuesday night at Centricity Stadium in Hermantown. The third-seeded Hawks (6-3) advance to face No. 2 seed Duluth Denfeld (7-1) in a 7AAAA semifinal at 2 p.m. Saturday at Marv Heikkinen Field in West Duluth. Grand Rapids

Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson on the DNT's endorsement of Roger Reinert

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on the Duluth News Tribune editorial board today endorsing her opponent, Roger Reinert – "This is one endorsement in a race. I am honored for endorsements from seven unions, the Central Labor Body which represents 17,000 workers, former Mayor Don Ness, Conservation MN and the

Good Read: Sydney Hansen's Facebook post

Rising country music star Sydney Hansen of Duluth posted the following on her Facebook page today: "To be a part of the 9th Annual Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry this year was absolutely incredible! Although I didn't win, I won big time!! To be

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert

Ness endorses Larson for re-election

"Now, overall, I think Roger is running a good and balanced campaign. But there is too much magical thinking on how to pay for everything he’s promising." -- Former Duluth mayor Don Ness

AIMCLEAR wins five U.S. Search Awards

“Our talented marketers, communicators, creators and technical experts make it their mission and passion to serve our clients.” -- AIMCLEAR President and CEO Laura Weintraub

Another Roger Reinert post on Facebook

"I am incredibly grateful for the joint endorsement from our Duluth Public Safety team. It's been many elections since a candidate for Mayor has had support from both fire and police ..." -- Roger Reinert

Canadian labor impasse halts Seaway operations, affects Duluth-Superior

“This situation affects oceangoing activity for the entire Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, which makes it everyone’s concern.” -- Deb DeLuca, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.

Duluth Chamber, St. Louis County, Minnesota Power in the news

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce will host the region’s largest and most prestigious business event and gathering of the year, the Duluth Area Chamber’s 153rd Annual Meeting & Dinner Celebration, on Thursday, November 2 at the DECC’s Lake Superior Ballroom. This year’s event will be

Maki names Holets as Deputy County Attorney and appoints two assistants county attorneys to the Duluth office

St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki has promoted Jon Holets to serve as the Deputy County Attorney. In this role, he will assist in the management of four County Attorney’s Office locations and support the office’s delivery of exemplary service to the citizens of St. Louis County. Holets,

Hockey Notebook

Bulldogs men's hockey recruits Zam and Max Plante are having strong starts to the 2023-24 season, with their respective teams. Zam has scored five goals and nine points for the Fargo Force (8-0) of the United States Hockey League, and his younger brother Max has 14 points (3

Historic Video: Mark Sertich's 90th Birthday Party Skate

Temporary closure of Harbor Drive along the DECC waterfront begins Monday

Beginning Monday, a portion of Harbor Drive will temporarily close for seawall and Harbor Plaza reconstruction (see the map above). Pedestrians and cyclists will have a detour along existing pathways and the Cross-City Trail for the project duration, which is expected to last 12 months. Construction traffic and DECC deliveries

Community Connect this Thursday

The Donna Howard Community Connect will take place at the Damiano Center on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free community event is planned and carried out by partners from several community organizations including the Damiano Center, Loaves and Fishes, Safe Haven, Life House, St Louis County,

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Minnesota Power receives grant

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Another Roger Reinert for Mayor post on Facebook

A lasting, strong and fitting tribute to Renee Van Nett

Lincoln Park reopening celebration today

Quote Me, Howie: Scott Yeazle of Community Action Duluth

Good Read and Video: Roger Reinert on Duluth's spiking property taxes

Let’s discuss affordable property taxes. In 2016 the City of Duluth General Fund was $80M. In 2022, it was $106M. A 25% increase. In 2016 the City property tax levy was $24.2M. In 2022, it was $43.6M.

Good Read: BusinessNorth.com's Duluth mayoral interviews

Reporters question construction roadblocks, expensive housing, racial bias, high poverty rate, City Hall access.

Online property tax payment service is working again

Updated: 3:16 p.m. Monday The issue with the online property tax payment system has been resolved, and citizens are again able to pay their property taxes online. Earlier today, a problem with the service, which the County contracts with an outside company to provide, prevented people from being

O'Neil named head coach of new Duluth indoor football team

Popular Duluth Denfeld assistant football coach Tony O’Neil will serve as the inaugural head coach of the new Duluth Harbor Monsters indoor football team. O'Neil posted the following heartfelt message on his personal Facebook page earlier today: "I stand before you today with immense gratitude and

Quote Me, Howie: Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp, Jessica Worden

Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp, Emily Larson for Duluth Mayor campaign manager, on the 2023 campaign: "Our campaign is nearing 10,000 doors knocked and we’ve been having great conversations with voters. These direct one-to-one conversations set Mayor Larson apart in this race. And what we’re hearing confirms that

Quote Me, Howie: Hawks coaches Mike Zagelmeyer, David Thompson, Andy Fenske

Legendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's 41-7 nonconference home loss to unbeaten Esko last week – "Friday night was a good ol' fashioned butt kicking. Our guys probably haven't been in a game like that before, so hopefully some hard lessons were

Duluth Elections: Kathy Heltzer supports Emily Larson

A recent Emily Larson for Duluth Mayor post on Facebook: "In a recent DNT letter to the editor, Kathy Heltzer outlined why she’s supporting Mayor Larson for Duluth Mayor. Read Kathy’s letter here: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/.../paid-political... Reminder: Election Day is less than 4 weeks away!

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman, Erik Lofald

Fred Friedman on the 2023 Twins – "The Twins had an improved season because of much improved starting pitching and unanticipated offensive production from three rookies. For them to win 10 more games and advance further in October they need to reduce their strikeouts with runners on base, keep Kirlloff

Roger Reinert: Let's improve our failing streets, once and for all

A recent Roger Reinert for Mayor post on Facebook: "Duluth! It seems like winter was forever ago, but if you're like me you're battling the start date of the winter heating season. It's easy to forget our struggles with plowing last winter, but

Photo of the Day

Duluth Denfeld wide receiver-safety KJ Pulliam kissed his mom, Sarah Nyen, after being introduced during a Senior Night pregame ceremony prior to the Hunters' Northeast Red home game Rock Ridge on Friday night at Marv Heikkinen Field.

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Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert (left) held another well-attended campaign meet-and-greet in the friendly Lincoln Park Craft District on Thursday night.

Jon Carlson: What a wonderfully exciting time for sports and local theatre

As I was watching the final outs of the Minnesota Twins’ season, I was reminded that there are a lot of seasons ending/changing/starting. The smaller amount of daylight each day reminds us what season is coming up sooner than we’d like it to, but that’s why

Quote Me, Howie: How 'bout them Twins

On the 2023 Twins season: Arik Forsman – “In Minnesota we’re used to our professional sports teams having their seasons end in heartbreak. But the 2023 Twins and their young talent showed great promise for the future even in defeat this postseason and they should be a force to be

Northern Lights Foundation annual Children's Charity Gala Wednesday at the DECC

Community members will gather next week in support of the Northern Lights Foundation at the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The Northern Lights Foundation will hold its annual Children’s Charity Gala on Wednesday, October 18 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. “It’s through events like this

Jon Carlson: Really, The Renaissance Man?

Well, I have ridden a horse, I’ve probably wrestled with my siblings (or wrestled with my thoughts), probably wrote some assigned poetry but never fought as a swordsman.

Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews

Hermantown High hockey coach Patrick Andrews on the upcoming 2023-24 season: "As we sit one month out from the start of our season we have two guys excelling at juniors and six players in the fall elite league, as well as countless other guys playing in a variety of

St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference opens today at the DECC

More than 2,500 people are scheduled to attend the 41st annual St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference, which opens today at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The annual conference is one of the largest in the state for human services professionals, and runs through Friday. This year&

Sydney Hansen, Festival of the Trees, Minnesota Twins in the news

Sydney Hansen of Duluth has earned a spot in the top-80 on the Music Row 'Country Breakout Radio Charts' with her popular single 'You Or The Whiskey'. "As an indie country artist, being placed alongside my idols including Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Jelly

Incumbent's View: Re-elect tenacious bulldog for fiscal responsibility

Every day I hear from the citizens I'm honored to serve in Duluth's 4th City Council District who say they wish the city would quit inventing new ways to dip into their wallets. I share their frustration.

Anything Goes: Youth Edition opening night October 27

Duluth Playhouse will launch its Youth Theatre season with Anything Goes: Youth Edition, running October 27-29, 2023 at the NorShor Theatre. Starring 29 of the most talented young performers from the Twin Ports area, this wacky shipboard farce will take audiences on a voyage of madcap characters, witty banter, brilliant

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman Hamas attack 'immoral and shameful beyond words'

Fred Friedman on the Hamas attack on Israel – "This is the worst time since 9/11. The despicable Hamas terrorist attack on innocent Israelis and tourists from all over requires difficult and complicated decisions for Israel. If they do little, the terrorists will regard them as weak and attack

Festival of Trees fundraiser at the DECC

“We had over 6,000 visitors at last year’s Festival of Trees. Many of our attendees come back year after year to see what’s new and to get a head start on their holiday shopping.” -- JLD President Angela Engblom.

Prep Boys Hockey Watchlist, Preseason Awards

HERMANTOWN D – Junior Henry Peterson, sophomore Aj Francisco, and seniors Drew Nelson and Will Esterbrooks F – Seniors Joshua Kauppinen and Dallas Vieau, junior River Freeman and sophomore Sawyer Rust G – Senior Dane Callaway CLOQUET-ESKO-CARLTON D – Junior Karson Young F – Seniors Joseph Antonutti and Jace Stewart G – Senior Logan Sickmann DULUTH

Mike Zagelmeyer: A lasting tribute to Daryl Illikainen this Friday night

This Friday, during halftime of its homecoming game against Esko, Hermantown Football will induct former player and coach Daryl Illikainen into its prestigious Hermantown Football Hall of Fame. Gametime is 7 p.m. Coach Illikainen started his football career at Hermantown middle school as a 7th grader. He has a

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office offers first ever Citizens' Academy

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is offering the public a new opportunity for an inside look at how it operates through a 10-week Citizens' Academy. Classes begin November 1 and will be offered Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes will include interactive presentations and

St. Scholastica early post-graduation earnings best among Minnesota public and private colleges

New data released by the US Census Bureau reveals that the median earnings of The College of St. Scholastica undergraduate alumni are $49,673 one year after graduating. That is $11,212 more than the median earnings of graduates of all Minnesota four-year colleges, public or private, one year after

Howie: Bulldogs improved, happy for Sertie

Takeaways from the emotional Mike Sertich ceremony during the first intermission and the Bulldogs' 2-2 overtime tie against Michigan Tech in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game Saturday at Amsoil Arena: Legendary Bulldogs men's hockey player and coach Mike Sertich hasn't lost his

Howie: Hawks blitz Greyhounds, host unbeaten Eskomos Friday

Duluth East made Hermantown work for its 42-6 victory at Ordean Stadium last Friday night, although the final score might indicate otherwise. "Our guys always enjoy playing Duluth East -- there have been some great games in the past with them -- however, this was not one of them,

A Roger Reinert Facebook post today

"Really enjoyed attending the Starbase fundraiser last night at the new Cirrus Innovation Center! Starbase engages our regional technology and aviation sector powerhorses like the 148th Air National Guard and Cirrus, as well as leaders in other areas of technology like Minnesota Power and Involta. But underneath all of

Another Emily Larson for Duluth Mayor post on Facebook

"Doorknock Download: Telling the Truth at Forums! Wherein I unpack (and fact check) the absolutely untrue statement by my opponent on single family home construction numbers in the City of Duluth. Spoiler alert: regardless of how you vote, you deserve the truth. And the facts." Watch Emily'

Prep Football Tonight

Duluth Denfeld (4-1) vs. Cloquet (3-2), Proctor Hermantown (4-1) at Duluth East (1-4) Esko (5-0) at Hibbing (1-4) Grand Rapids (3-2) at North Branch (4-1) Rock Ridge (1-4) at Two Harbors (3-2)

Duluth Times Editorial Board to endorse local candidates

The Duluth Times editorial board announced today it will endorse candidates for Duluth mayor, city council and school board prior to the Tuesday, Nov. 7 general election. Duluth Times, Duluth's Finest News Source, is updated several times daily with several new community news, sports and photographs at DuluthTimes.

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert on DECC finances, layoffs

"Duluth, and our region, need the DECC to succeed. It serves as a foundation for our hospitality industry, home to the DSSO Symphony and Bulldog Hockey, and an important civic gathering space." -- Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert

Roger Reinert, DECC, Denfeld boys basketball coach Phill Homere in the news

"Let's grow together, enhance our city's affordability, and increase our capability to provide quality core city services." -- Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert

Amsoil Arena going cashless starting today

Amsoil Arena, part of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, will be moving exclusively to digital payments for all entertainment and the upcoming UMD hockey season (women's and men's games) starting Friday. The DECC is following the industry's lead to only accept credit, debit and

Roger Reinert on Lester Park Golf Course: 'Let's vote against permanent closure, and keep the conversation going'

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert, in a Facebook post on a City of Duluth administration's plan to shutter Lester Park Golf Course: "Today marks 91 years since the City of Duluth was gifted the gem that is Lester Park Golf Course. We heard about LPG a LOT

St. Louis County Jail Library dedicated in honor of late donor Leona Gifford

Library services, including the opportunity to access even more books through the Duluth Public Library, are now part of the programming at the St. Louis County Jail, thanks to the vision and generosity of Gifford.

Roger Reinert, Prep Sports Notebook in the news

Another Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert post on Facebook: "To paraphrase Mark Twain, there are, 'Facts, Darned Facts, and Statistics.' Last week at a forum hosted by the Lake Superior Area Realtors I said that we had only built some 50 new homes over the past decade.

Hawks avoided major upset at Rock Ridge

A win is a win, as the saying goes. Sometimes it's a pretty win, and sometimes it's ugly. Hermantown's come-from-behind, 20-13 Northeast Red victory at 1-3 Rock Ridge on Friday? "I thought we played very similarly to the weather – in a fog,"

Shameless self-promotion: We've launched a new sports website

Note: We're pleased to announce our latest publishing project: DenfeldHunters.com. Click here to sign up for a free charter subscription and to receive our exclusive newsletter in your email box every day. If there's enough interest, we would strongly consider adding a second all-one-high school

Friday Prep Football Results

North Branch 33, Duluth Denfeld 13. Both teams are 4-1. The Hunters face Cloquet (3-2) Friday in Proctor. Esko 32, Two Harbors 3. Esko improved to 5-0 and Two Harbors fell to 3-2. On Friday night, the Eskomos visit Hibbing (1-4)  and the Agates play host to Rock Ridge. Grand

Photo of the Day

Hunters junior halfback Taye Manns, the unanimous DuluthTimes.com 2023 Preseason Player of the Year, celebrated after a 44-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Friday night's homecoming game against North Branch.

Tonight's Prep Football Matchups

North Branch (3-1) at Duluth Denfeld (4-0) (DuluthTimes.com Game of the Week) Two Harbors at Esko Hermantown at Rock Ridge Cloquet at Proctor East Central at Barnum International Falls at Crosby-Ironton Hinckley-Finlayson at Moose Lake-Willow River Hibbing at Pequot Lakes Mora at Pine City

Photos of the Day

A Duluth Denfeld High School violin player performed during the school's King and Queen coronation ceremony during Homecoming Week on Thursday morning. Below are the 2023 Homecoming candidates:

Nurses call on MN legislature to act after report of increasing adverse patient events

“As long as the corporatization of healthcare is allowed to run rampant in Minnesota, we will continue to see an increase in adverse events for Minnesota patients and nurses leaving the bedside in droves.” -- Mary C. Turner, RN, President of Minnesota Nurses Association.

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Duluth Denfeld students posed for a playful picture at the school's 2023 Homecoming Week Bonfire on Wednesday night. Homecoming activities will continue throughout the rest of the week, leading up to the Hunters vs. North Branch football game at Marv Heikkinen Field on Friday night.

Reinert highlights 'DC-style attack lit' piece

A Roger Reinert Facebook post today: "Yep, I got it too. In case you were wondering what would happen with the money raised at that $6,000/person fundraiser in St. Paul. . . well, the answer arrived in your mailboxes yesterday. I’ve never seen DC-style attack lit used in

Photo of the Day

The unbeaten Duluth Denfeld Hunters worked out after school Tuesday at Marv Heikkinen Field on the beautiful Denfeld campus. Denfeld (4-0) will host North Branch (3-1) in the Northeast Red Game of the Week Friday night at Heikkinen Field.

Frosting on the Cake: Lake Super College’s Student Success Day

Lake Superior College students in all programs will experience a full day of extra-curricular learning Wednesday at the main campus. Regular classes give way to this conference-style event offering dozens of 50-minute academic and life skills sessions taught by Twin Ports experts in 10 subject clusters. Community partners from Essentia

Sheriff and County board honor Lakeland Fire crew, two private citizens with 911 Life Saver Awards

St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay today recognized the life saving responses of citizens, volunteer firefighters, law enforcement other first responders, and 911 emergency communications specialists as he presented 911 Lifesaver Awards to the people involved in three separate incidents. Among those honored are Mike Plesha, Andrew Peyla, Danny Mackey,

City of Duluth provides update on its response to rain event

By Kelli Latuska Officials from the City of Duluth, along with officials from community partners Saint Louis County and the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, provided an update on the response to the heavy rain event over the weekend at a press conference today.   Four inches of rain fell in

WLSSD celebrates 45 years of clean water operations

“We’re gifted with this resource today, and it would be easy to lose if we forgot.” -- Jack Ezell, former Manager of Planning and Technical Services and current WLSSD Board member

Quote Me, Howie: Duluth Denfeld QB Mace Brooks, Hermantown FB Coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Rocket-armed Duluth Denfeld quarterback Mace Brooks, a rising college prospect whose elusiveness reminds many fans of former Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton, on his team's 4-0 start: "The season has been going really good. We started off with strong home wins against Mora (28-16) and Grand Rapids (24-21)

City of Duluth responding to multiple reports of flooding due to heavy rains

An excessive amount of water fell in this rain event, causing area streams, rivers, and creeks to run much faster than normal and to be, in some cases, exceedingly dangerous.

Reinert denounces 'Push poll'

Another Facebook post by Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert: "Yesterday many of you called, texted, and messaged to let me know you got a text 'poll.' Well, I got it too. But friends, it wasn't a poll. It's something called a 'push

Photo of the Day

Duluth Denfeld star running back Taye Manns, one of Minnesota's top college prospects in the Class of 2025. He has amazing speed and power.

Quote Me, Howie: Legendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's impressive, 31-14 Northeast Red home victory over Grand Rapids on Friday night: "I thought we came out of the gates really slow on Friday, and that was disappointing as we talked about trying to make a statement right away

Hermantown Sports Notebook

Every Hermantown fall sports team has enjoyed a strong start to its 2023 season. The powerful Hawks football team is 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the rugged Northeast Red conference. Hermantown blitzed Grand Rapids 31-14 last Friday night at beautiful Centricity Stadium, as elite junior quarterback Alex Schott connected with

Community photos of the day

Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth's Friendly West End held its Fall Festival fundraiser on Saturday. Hundreds of neighborhood residents attended the annual event. More photos from today's event:

Hunters toy with Duluth East in the rain and wind, improve to 4-0

Duluth's Team, Class 4A No. 10-ranked Duluth Denfeld, pounded Duluth East 27-14 in a Northeast Red high school football game before a standing-room-only crowd Friday night at Ordean Stadium. The Hunters led 20-0 at the half, thanks in part to an 80-yard running touchdown by ultra-elite junior halfback

Prep Football Tonight

Duluth Denfeld (3-0) at Duluth East (1-2) Pequot Lakes (3-0) at Esko (3-0) Grand Rapids (2-1) at Hermantown (2-1) Pine City at Hibbing Cook County at Cherry Barnum at Braham Cromwell-Wright at Carlton-Wrenshall Ely at Chisholm Greenway at International Falls Moose Lake-Willow River at Mesabi East Mora at North Branch

Quote Me, Howie: On downtown housing

Ordean Foundation Executive Director Don Ness, among other community leaders, on converting the Ordean Building to workforce housing and retail – "I’m very enthusiastic about the progress being made to convert additional properties from commercial office space into housing. It addresses several concerns – housing shortage, commercial vacancy rates, and

Shutdown inches closer as U.S. House GOP fails to pass defense bill, lawmakers exit D.C.

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans were unable for a third time Thursday to begin debate on the Defense funding bill, throwing another wrench into Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership tenure. The 212-216 vote that rejected the rule for the $826 billion Defense spending measure was

Telework is here to stay in Minnesota, latest Census data show

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer The share of Minnesotans working from home during the pandemic skyrocketed, from 6.4% in 2019 to 20.9% by 2021. There was some hope — particularly among CEOs, managerial types and commercial landlords — that this was just a one-time disruption that could be reversed via

Denfeld football, City of Duluth in the news

Unbeaten Duluth Denfeld will visit traditional rival Duluth East in a Northeast Red high school football matchup Friday night at Ordean Stadium. The Hunters (3-0), ranked No. 10 in Minnesota Class 4A, are heavy favorites against the 1-2 Greyhounds. Denfeld is led by junior halfback Taye Manns, the DuluthTimes.com&

Larson, Titanium Partners announce adaptive reuse housing development

By Kelli Latuska At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Mayor Emily Larson and Brian Forcier, Principal at Titanium Partners, announced a conversion project at the Ordean Building and the adjacent Ordean Plaza that will adapt the structure into a mixed-use building bringing up to 35 new dwelling units to downtown

Grandma's Marathon weekend tickets on sale

After reaching its second-earliest sellout ever a year ago, Grandma’s Marathon will open registration for its 2024 race weekend on Sunday, October 1. With three weekend races – Grandma’s Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and William A. Irvin 5K – bringing more than 20,000 participants to Duluth and the

Vikings sign former Broncos guard Risner

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are bolstering their offensive line by signing veteran offensive lineman Dalton Risner. The former Denver Bronco opened the 2023 season as a free agent despite officially visiting Minnesota on Aug. 1. The Vikings (0-2) have opened the season with an elite passing attack but failing to

I-35 northbound onramp at Lake Avenue closure postponed to Monday

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has postponed the northbound I-35 onramp at Lake Avenue closure to Monday for drainage structure repair work. Traffic will be detoured on Railroad Street to the 5th Avenue West onramp. Work requiring a detour is expected to last one day. Drainage structure repair work on

Duluth Playhouse Underground will thrill audiences with Misery this October

"For our production of Misery, the audience is framed like the walls of Paul's room - giving witness to the horror while being the very thing that imprisons him." Anika Thompson, director

St. Louis County Public Health offers free training on suicide alertness

If someone was having thoughts of suicide, would you be able to recognize it? And if so, would you know what to do? Most people thinking about suicide don’t actually want to die, but they need help deciding to stay alive. St. Louis County Public Health is offering free

NorShor Theatre, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland in the news

Sherman Associates, Duluth Playhouse, the City of Duluth, development partners and the community celebrated the presentation of the historic NorShor Theatre to Duluth Playhouse from Sherman Associates today, marking the transfer of ownership interest of the theatre. NorShor Theatre is a nearly 60,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, community-based contemporary regional

Publish It! More Roger Reinert Facebook posts and a campaign video

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert's latest Facebook posts: "I spent last night doing a downtown Fire Hall visit, and a Rescue 1 ride-along, with the Duluth Fire Department. The experience underscored the courage, expertise and commitment these women and men have to our community. If you want

Photo of the Day

The Bulldogs men's hockey team worked out Monday afternoon at Amsoil Arena in preparation for the 2023 season and home opener Saturday, Oct. 7 against nonconference Michigan Tech.

Quote Me, Howie: Don Ness

Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness on a Trojans alumni gathering at the Depot last week: "What a beautiful event! I can’t tell you how meaningful it was to have over 200 Central Alumni across several generations gathering together to celebrate Duluth Central’s proud legacy. When

Hermantown Sports Notebook

Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer acknowledged that last Friday's 28-21 home loss against North Branch, the Hawks' first loss of the season in three starts, was a difficult pill to swallow, "especially when you know what they are going to do offensively and are unsuccessful in

Publish It! Another Roger Reinert Facebook post

Another timely Facebook post today by mayoral candidate Roger Reinert: "Duluth! We are 51 days until the General Election, and the start of early voting is FRIDAY! We are SOOO close! I hope you are as excited as I am! This week I want to talk about endorsements. We&

Publish It! Roger Reinert's Facebook posts; Prep Sports Notebook

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert on a DECC event honoring the 148th: "Congratulations to our own Air National Guard 148th Bulldogs! Was an honor to show my support by participating in their 75th Anniversary event. The program was filled with gratitude, history, and a sense of mission that comes

Quote Me, Howie: Hunters football coach Erik Lofald on his team's undefeated start

Legendary-eligible Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on his team's impressive 46-6 win at nonconference Pine City on Friday night, to improve to 3-0: "Nice win on the road! We were able to get a lot of players involved, played disciplined football and represented our community well playing

Publish It! Duluth mayoral candidate Reinert staying busy this weekend

A Roger Reinert for Mayor post on Facebook today: "We’ve got a BUSY weekend ahead, packed with a wide variety of community events. Another #everywhere #allthetime that I SO love about our big small town home! I can’t wait to see many of you out and about.

Wild host Prospect Showcase this weekend

Minnesota Wild are hosting the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase featuring the Wild, Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues this weekend at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul. The Chicago Blackhawks will face the St. Louis Blues at 6 p.m. Saturday and the Wild play the Blackhawks at 3 p.

Prep Football Scoreboard

Friday Results Esko 66, Mora 8 Duluth Denfeld 46, Pine City 6 North Branch 28, Hermantown 21 Cloquet 17, Duluth East 16 Proctor 32, Hibbing 12 New Richmond 48, Superior 8 Grand Rapids 27, Rock Ridge 6 Ely 8, South Ridge 0 Mille Lacs 20, Chisholm 0 Aitkin 22, Greenway/

Bulldogs Men's Hockey Notebook

The Bulldogs men are ranked fifth in the 2023-24 National Collegiate Hockey Conference Preseason Poll. UMD finished fifth in the league with a 10-14-0 record a year ago, and 16-20-1 overall. The Bulldogs ended the 2022-23 season by losing a three-game series at St. Cloud State in the first round

Quote Me, Howie: Arik Forsman, Paul Laskowski

Arik Forsman on his Duluth City Council At Large reelection campaign: “Yesterday I was honored to share more about my vision for Duluth at the forum co-hosted by the Chamber and News Tribune. I appreciated the opportunity to thank Duluthians for the strongest support any At Large candidate has received

Prep Football Tonight

Friday Games North Branch at Hermantown Esko at Mora Duluth Denfeld at Pine City Two Harbors at Pequot Lakes Rock Ridge at Grand Rapids Mesabi East at International Falls South Ridge at Ely Hibbing at Proctor

Quote Me, Howie: Paul Laskowski on supporting Roger Reinert for mayor

Duluth businessman Paul Laskowski, following a Roger Reinert for mayor major fundraiser earlier this week: "Listening to Roger Reinert speak about his ideas and solutions to address many of our community issues is very refreshing. His common sense/common good approach is what Duluth needs."

Quote Me, Howie: Larson, Reinert on today's first candidates forum

I reached out to Duluth mayoral candidates and Emily Larson and Roger Reinert to share their thoughts on today's first of eight public forums leading to the 2023 general election, which was held at The Garden Wedding & Events Center in historic Canal Park. Here's their

Mayor, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center announce partnership regarding DECC Arena ice plant

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman announced today a partnership granting up to $200,000 to the DECC for a temporary ice chiller to maintain the ice sheet at the DECC Arena. A resolution will go before the Duluth City Council to enter into an agreement

Photo of the Day: Reinert, Larson participate in first mayoral debate

Duluth mayoral candidates Roger Reinert and Emily Larson participated in their first public debate today in historic Canal Park.

Publish It! Roger Reinert's Facebook post

"This past summer both Duluth Fire and Duluth Police chose to endorse our campaign for Mayor. I am grateful to the women and men of Duluth's public safety team, and grateful for their constant support. Recently, the third major union representing City employees, AFSCME Council 5 (Local

Quote Me, Howie: Nick Patronas on supporting Roger Reinert for mayor

Legendary Duluth businessman Nick Patronas on why he's supporting heavy-favorite Roger Reinert for mayor: "I am supporting Roger because he has a genuine heart for many things, and mostly for people. He's smart, kind, hardworking and is a proven builder of relationships. He is the

St. Louis County Board considers property tax levy for 2024

By Dana Kazel The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for the 2024 maximum property tax levy in the amount of $168,153,374. This is a 2.93% increase in the levy compared to last year, however continued growth in the property tax base will help offset

Photo of the Day; Prep Football Notebook

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert fielded a question from an audience member during a major fundraiser for his campaign Monday night in Duluth. Prep Football Notebook Hermantown raced to a 38-0 halftime lead and coasted to a 41-7 victory over traditional rival Cloquet in a Northeast Red high school football

Hermantown, Denfeld among prep football unbeatens

Hermantown raced to a 38-0 halftime lead and coasted to a 41-7 victory over traditional rival Cloquet in a Northeast Red high school football game Friday night at Egerdahl Field in Proctor.   "That might have been one of the best halves of football I have seen us play in

Quote Me, Howie: Vikings Report Card

On the Vikings' 20-17 season-opening home loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon: Fred Friedman: "Brutal interior offensive line play means a poor season. Suggest you follow baseball or pick another NFL team. Failure to protect your quarterback means turnovers, incompletions and a losing year." Kenny Kalligher:

Duluth Central, Ocktoberfest, St. Louis County in the news

What promises to be the largest gathering of Duluth Central High School alumni in one location since the historic school closed will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Duluth Depot. And everyone – even those who never were Central Trojans – is invited to the free reception.

Duluth Oktoberfest returns to Bayfront

“Duluth is known as a destination for some of the best events in the Midwestern USA and this will be no exception. We have been working hard to create a unique Bavarian experience that is truly authentic that only Duluth can provide with the backdrop at Bayfront Festival Park." -- Ryan Kern

Another endorsement for Howie

"My husband Gary and I are so glad to be able to endorse our lifetime friend and neighbor Howie Hanson for Duluth City Council, who resided on Wellington St. nearby us in the friendly Duluth West End/nka Lincoln Park for many years. He has the experience and knowledge

Prep Football Friday

Ogilvie at Carlton-Wrenshall, 4 p.m. Cook County at Bigfork, 6 p.m. Hermantown (1-0) vs. Cloquet (0-1), 7 p.m. in Proctor Grand Rapids (1-0) at Duluth Denfeld (1-0), 7 p.m. Proctor (0-1) at Esko (1-0), 7 p.m. Cass Lake-Bena at Cherry, 7 p.m. International Falls

Vikings update 2023 unofficial depth chart before Week 1 Buccaneers game

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Tuesday released an updated unofficial depth chart ahead of hosting the Buccaneers in Week 1 at noon (CT) Sunday. The Vikings offense is listed in "21 personnel" with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end. That

St. Louis County Public Health's Blomberg earns prestigious award

By Dana Kazel Jana Blomberg, a St. Louis County Public Health Program Coordinator, has been honored as one of the 40 Under 40 in Public Health in recognition of her work. The de Beaumont Foundation announced its Class of 2023 on Sept. 7, after reviewing nominations from hundreds of professionals

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert; Reinert campaign event tonight

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert on the possible closing of Lester Park Golf Course: "The current administration called the closure of Lester 'necessary'. I strongly disagree. First, much of the data cited for this 'necessary' decision came from 2019 – pre COVID. COVID turned the world

Publish It! A campaign event announcement from mayoral candidate Roger Reinert

Said Reinert: "Duluth! We are excited see you today at the Gary New Duluth Recreation Center from 5 pm-7 pm for a FUN, family-friendly campaign fundraiser! What can you expect? Hot dogs, chips, and beverages. Fun activities for the kiddos, and meaningful conversation for the adults! We welcome your

$8.50M sale of sought-after multi-housing community in Duluth, Minnesota closes

JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $8.5 million sale of Canal Park Square, a historic mixed-use redevelopment, consisting of 29 homes and six retail bays in Canal Park. Originally constructed in 1886, Canal Park Square went through a redevelopment in 2015 to convert the second

Prep Sports Notebook

Hermantown defeated Duluth East 3-2 and and Duluth Denfeld edged Hibbing 3-1 in high school volleyball matches Tuesday night.

2023 Haunted Ship advanced tickets on sale

By Lucie Amundsen While guests have been touring the beautiful William A. Irvin floating maritime museum this summer, down in the ship’s hold the 2023 Haunted Ship has been morphing into fresh horror. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Haunted Ship crew members traveled to St. Louis in February to

Duluth Curling Club 2023-24 Events

Aug. 29-Sept. 15 -- Online League Registration, Aug 29 - Sept 15 Sept. 7, Sept. 12 -- In Person League Registration, 5-7pm Sept. 18 -- Learn to Curl League Online Registration begins Oct. 12 -- Cory and Korey Mixed Doubles Gold Oct. 18 -- DCC Fall Banquet Oct. 19 --

Wednesday Notebook: St. Louis County, DECC, Roger Reinert, Duluth Curling Club 2023-24 schedule

St. Louis County Emergency Management is working with townships, cities and electrical co-ops to compile a preliminary damage assessment to determine the possibility of requesting a disaster declaration.

Hunters JV, varsity teams at home today

By Howie Hanson Several Duluth Denfeld volleyball and girls soccer teams have home matches today. Below are must-watch matches:. . JV Girls Soccer -- host Two Harbors, 5:30 p.m. Public Schools Stadium . C Team Volleyball -- host Hibbing, 5:30 p.m. Denfeld Gym . JV Volleyball -- host Hibbing,

Publish It! Roger Reinert's post on Facebook

"Hey Duluth! Today marks my return to Saint Scholastica as an adjunct faculty member. As many of you know, campaigning for Mayor is not my day job—it's a labor of love for our City. Working the campaign on top of everything else can be a heavy

Photo of the Day

Duluth Public Schools board candidate Henry Banks spoke at a Labor Day event today at Bayfront Festival Park.

Convert St. Mary's Medical Center into senior housing

Why isn't the former St. Mary's Medical Center being easily and affordably converted into affordable senior housing units? Needed plumbing and electrical conversion costs would be minimal, compared to new construction to help to meet this growing need in our community.   Remember are few years back

Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson on Pride weekend

"Duluth city officials and administrators had a great time at the Duluth - Superior Drag Me to the Pride Parade." -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

Hunters running back Manns earns Week 1 Player of the Week honor

Denfeld running back Taye Manns has been named DuluthTimes.com Player of the Week. The burly Hunters junior, who has elite speed and explosive power, rushed for 190 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns in a 28-16 opening game home victory against Mora on Friday. "Taye definitely had

Publish It! Roger Reinert's Facebook posts on this weekend's Pride Festival

"I have had a long history of supporting our friends and family in the LGBTQIA2s+ community. One of the most emotional and personal speeches I ever gave while in the Minnesota Senate – perhaps the only one anyone actually remembers – occurred a little over 10 years ago when I spoke

Quote Me, Howie: O'Connell on C.J. Ham, Prep Sports Notebook

Coach Kevin O'Connell on the Vikings players unanimously picking C.J. Ham of Duluth to be special teams captain: "C.J. Ham, that was one of the cool moments getting to tell the team post-practice yesterday. The votes say one thing, and then it's confirmed

Hunters rally to beat Mora

Denfeld opened its 2023 regular season Friday night with a convincing 28-16 victory over nonconference Mora at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters (1-0) will play host to Grand Rapids next Friday at PSS.

Vikings agree to terms with tight end T.J. Hockenson on contract extension

After showing he could catch on fast against the Commanders, Hockenson totaled 60 receptions for 519 yards and three scores on 86 targets in 10 games (seven starts) with Minnesota.

Vikings pick 2023 captains

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Four Vikings who have previously been named as captains to start a season are welcoming four teammates to the fold as the 2023 Vikings season approaches. Kirk Cousins, Harrison Smith, Brian O'Neill and C.J. Ham all were voted as captains again this

Photo of the Day

Denfeld played host to Two Harbors in a C team football game Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium.

Photos of the Day

Denfeld senior captain Alyssa Doyle competed for a loose ball against North Branch's Peyton Verdon during their nonconference high school soccer match Wednesday at historic Public Schools Stadium. Denfeld senior midfielder Camryn Sequin stole the ball from North Branch forward Sharleen Garcia Velacquez during the first half of

Publish It! Roger Reinert's post on a proposed new Downtown Duluth library

"The past news cycle has been full of headlines about a proposed $72,000,000 investment in the Downtown Duluth Library. I want to be clear – I’m a fan of libraries. I lived in them as a kid both during the school year and over the summer. I

Vikings set initial 53-man roster for 2023

O'Connell and other coaches have spoken so glowingly about what (Duluth's CJ) Ham adds to the offense, special teams and locker room. He also can provide a little more depth at running back in a pinch.

Publish It! Mayor Larson's email to City Councilors

The City has a multi-department, multi-agency process in place for identifying, assessing, monitoring, closing, and cleaning up encampments that represent a serious threat to public health and well-being for encampment occupants and/or other Duluth residents.

Quote Me, Howie: Maura Crowell

Bulldogs women's hockey coach Maura Crowell on the upcoming 2023-24 season: “We have a strong group of returning players and a large group of fresh faces ready to take the ice this season. It will be exciting to see the evolution of our team as we embark on

Bulldogs to open against Northern Michigan

The Bulldogs will open the 2023 football season Thursday at 6 p.m. against nonconference Northern Michigan University at James Malosky Stadium. It will be the first meeting between the traditional powers since the 1998 season. It will also mark the first time the Bulldogs have faced a non-conference opponent

Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case

A federal grand jury handed up an indictment against the former president in early August on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of, and attempt to obstruct, an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.

Vikings begin roster reductions ahead of final roster cut deadline

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings have begun their roster reductions ahead of the 2023 regular season. The team on Monday announced the following roster moves: Waived DL Calvin Avery CB Kalon Barnes CB C.J. Coldon, Jr. T Christian DiLauro CB Jameson Houston LB Wilson Huber WR Garett

Winklesky's endorse Howie for 4th District City Council

"My husband Gary and I are so glad to be able to endorse our lifetime friend and neighbor Howie Hanson for Duluth City Council, who resided on Wellington St. nearby us in the friendly Duluth West End/nka Lincoln Park for many years. He has the experience and knowledge

Hermantown heavy favorite against Proctor in prep football opener

Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer felt his team handled itself well in preseason scrimmages against Esko, Duluth East and Cloquet last Saturday in Esko. "There are plenty of things to work on moving forward, but I liked our physicalness overall," Zagelmeyer, the Hawks' legendary, veteran coach, said

Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say

By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is gearing up for a fall vaccination campaign that not only includes updated COVID-19 boosters, but the annual flu shot and the newly approved RSV vaccine. “We’re going to be encouraging Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccine in addition to

Howie lands powerful Brad Bennett endorsement

"It is with great pride and honor that I endorse Howie Hanson for 4th District Duluth City Council representing the West End of Duluth, along with the Piedmont Heights and Duluth Heights neighborhoods. I have known Howie for over 30 years and I know that he has lived in

Publish It! Don Ness on Duluth's previously unfunded retiree health care liability

"Sometimes people will ask me what I am most proud of during my time as mayor. There are certainly more exciting and visible accomplishments, but this is the one I care about most." -- Former Duluth mayor Don Ness, on the city's unfunded retiree health care obligation

Opinion: This is Denfeld football's best team in over 40 years

Wait until you see the amazingly talented Denfeld high school football team play this season, starting in next Friday's season and home opener against Mora at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters have an ultra-explosive offense, led by several elite playmakers. The Hunters clobbered Barnum, Proctor and Rock

Vikings sign cornerback Jameson Houston

He first entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Browns but was waived in August 2020. He then spent a stint with the Panthers and his former college coach Matt Rhule but was waived during final roster cuts.

Howie: Bulldogs men's hockey strong up front, but questions abound on the back end

Forward will be a position of strength for the Bulldogs men's hockey team heading into the 2023-24 season. However, defense and goaltending are positions to watch, especially with junior defender Will Francis sitting out the beginning of the season to undergo cancer treatments in the Twin Cities and

Prep Scoreboard

FRIDAY EVENTS BOYS SOCCER Mesabi East at Hermantown, 5:30 p.m. Pelican Rapids at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Two Rivers vs. Cloquet, 7 p.m. in Esko VOLLEYBALL Esko at Two Harbors, 7 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Hermantown and St. Francis at Denfeld, 9 a.m. Hibbing at

How Minnesota lawmakers helped stop a harmful hospital merger

By Pat Garofalo, Minnesota Reformer Editor’s note: The author is not the same person as state Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington. Late last month, the Minnesota-based hospital system Fairview Health Systems announced that it was pulling the plug on a proposed merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health Services. This marked

Vikings sign former Ram Jake Gervase

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced the signing of safety Jake Gervase. Gervase joins the Vikings after playing 19 regular-season games over the past four seasons with the Rams. He also played in all four playoff games on the way to Los Angeles winning Super Bowl LVI. In order

Hunters lose boys soccer opener

Denfeld lost to nonconference Mahtomedi 9-0 in its 2023 high school boys soccer home and season opener Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium. The Hunters (0-1) will next host Hill-Murray at noon Saturday.

Denfeld girls lose 2023 soccer opener

The powerful Denfeld girls soccer team fell 4-0 to nonconference Zimmerman in both team's season opener Thursday afternoon at historic Public Schools Stadium in West Duluth. The Hunters (0-1) will host Osseo at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Trump absent but still dominates as GOP presidential rivals clash at first debate

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Eight Republican presidential candidates gathered onstage Wednesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a heated first primary debate heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump, though the party’s front runner refused to attend the two-hour event. Trump instead recorded a competing 46-minute interview with former

New Sky Harbor Regional Airport terminal construction begins Wednesday

The Duluth Airport Authority will break ground on a new airport terminal and snow removal equipment facility at Sky Harbor Regional Airport on Wednesday. The new terminal will meet all floodplain requirements and be ADA compliant. New amenities will feature an upscale pilot lounge, a modern flight planning room with

Quote Me, Howie: Jim Boos

Bulldogs volleyball coach Jim Boos on his veteran team, which opens Sept. 1 at the Ferris State Invitational: "We are very excited for the 2023 volleyball season. Coming off a year where we went 27-5 and made appearances in the NSIC and NCAA Tournament, expectations are high as we

Body-worn camera footage released from the officer-involved shooting

By Mattie Hjelseth The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigated the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Duluth on Friday, February 24, 2023, and a review of the case was completed by the Cook County Attorney’s Office. It was determined that no charges will be filed in the death of

Reprint It! Roger Reinert's post on Facebook

"On Monday I spent time in Bayfront attending the 'Unity in Our Community' event organized by Duluth Public Schools. Being a better partner includes with ISD 709. It wasn't the best of weather, but it was still a really strong turnout! From arts and crafts

Where Minnesota’s worst state parks are

Statewide the overwhelming majority of visitors — 82% — rated themselves as “very satisfied,” with another 14% choosing “somewhat” satisfied.

Hunters open season; Bulldogs volleyball season openers Sept. 1

Duluth Denfeld is playing host to Mora in a high school girls tennis nonconference match today at Laura MacArthur Courts in West Duluth. BULLDOGS TODAY The No. 8-ranked Bulldogs volleyball team will launch its 2023 season Friday, Sept. 1 against Adelphi University (NY) in the Ferris State Invitational in Big

Reinert responds to proposed 2024 city budget

Reinert noted the 'Good News' budget includes three of the Five Big Issues his campaign has been highlighting since last spring: public safety in Downtown Duluth, streets, and affordable property taxes.

Larson presents 2024 city budget; candidate Reinert's response

“Securing the additional state LGA money is a gamechanger for Duluth. It, along with years of sound fiscal management before, through, and coming out of the pandemic, has put us in a position to make these critical investments.” -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson

Vikings sign quarterback Jordan Ta'amu

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday signed quarterback Jordan Ta'amu. In order to make room for Ta'amu on the roster, the Vikings waived outside linebacker Curtis Weaver. Ta'amu is joining Minnesota after starring for the D.C. Defenders of the XFL.

Maciver, Amatuzio finish second in Hank Jensen

Former Bulldogs All-American defenseman and current Chicago Blackhawks associate general manager Norm Maciver, 59, and his playing partner Rick Amatuzio, both of Duluth, tied for second-place in the 40th Hank Jensen Best Ball and Scramble on Sunday at historic Enger Park Golf Course in Duluth. Maciver and Amatuzio shot 11-under

Quote Me, Howie: Tracy Ann Welhaven

Tracy Ann Welhaven on why she launched and operates the enormously popular "Parkwood Neighborhood in Duluth, MN" private group page on Facebook: "As a dog walker, I've met a lot of people in the neighborhood. When you stopped and chatted with them, you'd

Enger Park Golf Course renovation begins after Labor Day

The Phase I scope of work for irrigation improvements, which includes the excavation of a new irrigation pond and installation of the new irrigation system on 18 of 27 holes will commence after Labor Day.

Duluth indoor football team announcements Thursday

Duluth's new The Arena League indoor football team will reveal its new name and logo Thursday afternoon at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Location names under consideration are Twin Ports, Minnesota, Duluth and Lake Superior. Final nicknames are Lakers, Harbor Monsters, Sasquatch and Norsemen. The Duluth-based team, one of

Reprint It! Reinert's Facebook post

It's a reminder: as a community, our commitment to ensuring high-quality childcare—accessible, affordable, and available—must never waver.

Saturday Sports Events/Friday Results

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Brewers at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Twins host Pittsburgh, 6:10 p.m. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Vikings host Tennessee, 7 p.m. (WDIO 10/13) Packers host New England, 7 p.m. PREP GIRLS TENNIS Simley 7, Hermantown 0 – Hawks lose their season and home opener.

Political Endorsement for Howie

4th District Duluth City Council candidate Howie Hanson received this powerful, neighborhood-based endorsement from legendary local radio personality and good friend Kenny Kalligher today: "I endorse Howie Hanson who I've known for many years, and I know he will be a strong voice for the residents and

Legendary John DeCaro Sighting: Downtown Chicago

"Downtown Chicago last night on the rooftop of the 'Parlor' restaurant did not disappoint," the legendary John DeCaro of exclusive Duluth Heights wrote on his Facebook page today. "Beautiful night spent with great people! Having relatives from Italy here, made it even more special."

Friday Sports Events

Prep Football Wausau West at Superior, 7 p.m. Northwestern at Ashland, 7 p.m. Prep Girls Tennis Denfeld at Cambridge-Isanti, 9 a.m.

Rice Lake Road detour extended to August 26

Rice Lake Road in Duluth will remain closed to through traffic for an extra week between Central Entrance and Arrowhead Road. The road is now set to reopen August 26. The closure is necessary for the replacement of a culvert on Chester Creek. Working around existing utilities has taken longer

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert, Lynn Marie Nephew, Janet Kennedy

"And, if you’re a renter you may not be paying that 56% increase directly – but you’re seeing it in the sharp increase in your rents." -- Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert

Reprint It! Ice painted at Amsoil Arena

A Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Facebook post: "The ice is painted!! You know what that means... BULLDOG HOCKEY SEASON IS NEAR. Are you curious about how it works to paint the ice? Here's a quick behind-the-scenes recap: 24 hours after the Whiskey Myers concert, ice was put

Reprint It! Reinert's Facebook post

A Facebook post by Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert: "Hello Duluth! Both long-time supporters, and also new ones! I know we’ve picked up a few more folks paying attention after our strong showing in the Primary. When people ask me why I’m running, what I’m about,

Hunters preparing for Thursday opener against Mahtomedi

The Lake Superior Conference favorite Denfeld boys soccer team held a brisk workout Thursday night at Public Schools Stadium, as the team continued preparations for its season and home opener next Thursday afternoon against nonconference Mahtomedia.

Denfeld girls soccer finalizes 2023 varsity roster

Denfeld girls soccer published its final varsity roster today, following tryouts. Players selected (in alphabetical order): Lucy Bell Courtney Carson Luci Chastey Alyssa Doyle Tierney Ericksen Ahnika Fossum Sylvia Grochowski Ana Haugen Autumn Larsen Cayley Larsen Ellie Marciniak Madison Mattson Addie Miner Isabel Novak Kyra Robinson Camryn Seguin Jordyn Sershon

Duluth Playhouse News

Duluth Playhouse is thrilled to open its upcoming 2023-2024 season with the monstrously hilarious musical comedy YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, running September 15 to October 1, 2023 at the historic NorShor Theatre. “Choosing the opening production of the new season always takes a large amount of consideration,” said Playhouse Executive Director Wes

Post It! Forsman's Facebook post

A recent Facebook post by At-Large Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman: "Tonight I got to check an item off the bucket list by throwing out the first pitch at the Duluth Huskies game! Sports has always been a passion of mine and I want to spend my next four

St. Louis County Public Works wins national honor for developing low-cost system for monitoring road conditions

When a winter storm hits overnight, with the vast size of St. Louis County, it's not unusual to see high levels of snow in one area, possibly freezing drizzle in another area, and nothing but cloudy skies in other parts. In the past, St. Louis County Public Works

Vikings sign rookie RB Aaron Dykes

Alexander Mattison, who has backed up Cook since 2019, is poised to take the reins as the starter. Minnesota also has Kene Nwangwu, Ty Chandler, DeWayne McBride and Abram Smith at the position

Hawks girls tennis team expects to compete for the Lake Superior Conference championship this season

"Our team is full of elite student-athletes who are used to excelling and competing no matter who is on the other side of the court." -- Hermantown girls tennis coach Jessica Worden

2023 Denfeld Football Schedule

Friday, Sept. 1 – Mora, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 – at Pine City, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – North Branch, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. Friday,

Quote Me, Howie: Hermantown High coaches Mike Zagelmeyer, Nate Hanson, Andy Fenske

"After that, I know the players are very excited for our first game against Proctor, which is obviously the hammer game. It's a great tradition for Northern Minnesota football and something that can't be lost." -- Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Vikings sign Chim Okorafor, waive Jacky Chen

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday announced the signing of rookie tackle Chim Okorafor. In order to make room for Okorafor on the roster, Minnesota waived tackle Jacky Chen, who had joined the team in May as an undrafted rookie free agent. Okorafor was signed this spring

Reprint It! Roger Reinert's Facebook and YouTube posts

"In a world pushing for aggressive politics, we choose positivity over negativity, and constructive criticism over personal attacks." -- Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert

Hermantown High fall sports, St. Louis County in the news

Hermantown High fall sports teams will begin 2023 regular-season play later this week and next. The Hawks girls tennis team will open Friday at 11:30 a.m. at home against nonconference Simley. On Saturday, the powerful Hermantown girls soccer team will participate in a preseason jamboree in Duluth at

St. Louis County partners with Minnesota North College-Hibbing to offer skilled apprenticeship program for heavy equipment mechanics

As early as this fall, students in the Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Equipment program at Minnesota North College - Hibbing will have an opportunity to apply for a skilled apprenticeship position with St. Louis County Public Works. This new apprenticeship program will provide valuable real-life experience for students while also helping

Duluth company makes prestigious list of fastest growing businesses in US

Ad Advance was co-founded by CEO Joe Shelerud and COO Matt Wiklund in 2017.

Minnesota NOW endorses Reinert for Duluth's next mayor

Mayoral candidate Roger Reinert received the endorsement of Minnesota NOW in the race to be Duluth’s next mayor. Minnesota NOW is a political action arm of the National Organization for Women. Minnesota NOW focuses its work on Constitutional equality, reproductive rights, economic equality, racial justice, LGBTQ+ issues, and freedom

Quote Me, Howie: Zam Plante

A few takeaways from a recent interview with my hockey rock star buddy Zam Plante, an elite Bulldogs recruit who will return to play for the Fargo Force in the USHL again next season before joining UMD for the 2024-25 season: "I'm feeling really good about my

DECC Events Calendar

There's never a dull moment at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Here are the public events happening for the rest of August: 11-13 | Bayfront Blues Festival 13 | Bored Teachers: WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! COMEDY TOUR 15 | Beer & Bands by the Blue Bridge 17 | Duluth

City of Duluth announces RFP for development of portion of Lester Golf Course

The Duluth Economic Development Authority and the City of Duluth have posted a request for proposals (RFP) to lead the planning, development, design, and build-out of an approximately 37-acre portion of DEDA-owned property on the Lester Golf Course Site. The invitation seeks proposals from qualified developers, development teams, or other

Highway 23 culvert work in western Duluth starts Monday

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin work Monday on Highway 23 on culverts in the Riverside and Gary New Duluth neighborhoods in western Duluth on August 14. Work on the Gogebic Creek culvert in Riverside will begin on August 14. Highway 23 vehicular traffic is not impacted during 2023

Solar panels going up at Superior Water, Light and Power's first community solar garden

Energy from Superior Solar is expected to begin feeding into the power grid in October.

Three longtime Lake Superior College employees retire

"Al Finlayson has guided the college’s finances extremely well and hundreds of students learned the fundamentals of carpentry and medical lab work from John Calcaterra and Virginia Haynes.” -- Dr. Patricia Rogers, president of Lake Superior College

Chatman sentenced in Miller overdose death

David Keith Joseph Chatman, 38, of Virginia, Minnesota was sentenced yesterday after  pleading guilty in October 2022 to Aiding and Abetting Third-Degree Murder in  connection with the October 19, 2021, overdose death of Brooke Ann Miller. Chatman contacted his co-defendant, Torisa Sulvoris Wallace, and coordinated the drug sale between Wallace

Duluth Primary Election Results

+ Advances to general election DULUTH MAYOR (2 advance to general election) + Roger J. Reinert – 8,223 votes (63% of votes) + Emily Larson – 4,560 (35%) Julie A. Mead – 133 (01%) Jesse Peterson – 71 (1%) Robert David Schieve – 65 (0%) CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (4 advance) + Arik Forsman – 6,753 (29%) + Lynn

Irvin Floating Museum hosts Family Day to celebrate new ‘Seek & Scavenge’ Book

By Lucie Amundsen The William A. Irvin has always been an entertaining place for kids, and not just because children ten and under are free with a paying adult. The go-at-your-own-pace vintage freighter tour has always been a wonderful setting for littles to let their imaginations set sail. Now, the

Groundbreaking held for shelter serving families on Iron Range experiencing homelessness

Currently in northern St. Louis County, there are 98 households in need of emergency shelter; and 28 of those households are families with children. A new fourplex is now being built to address some of that need. Ground was broken Tuesday for Range Transitional Housing's new Family Emergency

Justin Jefferson ranked No. 2 on NFL Top 100

In his third NFL season, Jefferson racked up 128 catches for 1,809 yards, leading the league in both categories, and eight touchdowns. He averaged a whopping 106.4 yards per game.

Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2023 season

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday released their first unofficial depth chart of 2023 ahead of visiting the Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday. The contest between the Vikings and Seahawks is scheduled for 9 p.m. (CT). FOX 9 KMSP and KFAN 100.3-FM will simulcast the

St. Luke’s Foundation in the News

The St. Luke’s Foundation today announced the appointment new board members Judy Harvey, Karen J. Olson and Andrew Weisz. Harvey is a retired St. Luke’s employee, Olson is a Duluth attorney and Weisz is the CEO of Finden Marketing in Duluth. They will join current St. Luke’s

YMCA childcare centers earn top rating

The Duluth Area Family YMCA childcare centers in Hermantown and Grand Marais have earned the 4-Star rating from Parent Aware, a leading early childhood rating organization. This recognition reflects the YMCA's dedication to providing exceptional care and education to the children and families in our community. Parent Aware&

Duluth Police-Fire softball game tonight

The event is a fundraiser for the Northern Lights Foundation, which was founded by Ken Larson, DDS in 2006.

Governor Walz endorses Mayor Larson for re-election

Today, August 7th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz endorsed Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for re-election ahead of the August 8 primary. Larson has also received the DFL endorsement for her re-election bid. “Emily Larson is a workhorse who has dedicated her career to making Duluth a better place for everyone to

Vikings sign receiver N'Keal Harry; place James Lynch on IR

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings added a receiver to the mix on Sunday. Minnesota signed N'Keal Harry after he tried out at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. The Vikings also placed defensive lineman James Lynch on Injured Reserve after he suffered a knee injury during practice

Primary Election Tuesday

The 2023 City of Duluth municipal primary election is Tuesday, August 8. Early voting for the primary election is currently underway at City Hall and will be available as an option to voters through Monday, August 7. Early voting hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall are

Quote Me, Howie: Laura Plys, Roger Reinert, Erik Lofald, Mike Zagelmeyer

Laura Plys on her son, Jonah, who recently received an acceptance letter to the University of Minnesota Duluth: "When Jonah was born I was given a narrative for my son due to his extra chromosome. The doctors shared every negative aspect of what his life 'would be like&

Quote Me: Roger Reinert

Roger Reinert, who's running for mayor of Duluth, in a Facebook post on the Lincoln Park and West Duluth shootings which took the life of a young man and injured another this week: "Yesterday around 1230pm I was having lunch in Lincoln Park with my sister and

Vikings training camp canceled today

Due to the impending weather forecast, fan activations for Vikings Training Camp on Sunday, August 6, have been canceled. The Vikings Museum and Vikings Locker Room Store will also be closed. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Fans with tickets to training camp will receive a full

Brian Flores on James Lynch injury: 'A tough loss'

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores opened his Saturday media session with bad news about Vikings defensive lineman James Lynch, who suffered a knee injury during Thursday's Night Practice. "Just wanted to get started by talking about the James Lynch situation. Obviously, a

Maverick Midthun, Bulldogs men's basketball, Brooks Johnson in the news

Maverick Midthun, son of Barry and Sarah Midthun, shot 73, 73, 73 to finish 18th out of 146 competitors in the 13 year-old division at the USKids Golf Teen World Championships at Pinehurst NC this week, his best finish in eight years in the prestigious event. “I had a really

Quote Me, Howie: Brooks Johnson

Local prep basketball standout Brooks Johnson on transferring to Hermantown for his junior year starting this fall and other hoops and college recruitment topics: "I live in the Hermantown district, so if I was going to transfer schools without sitting out a year, that's a school I&

Bulldogs men's hoopers headed to Spain

The Bulldogs men's basketball team will begin a 10-day, four-game Summer Tour to Madrid, Spain Monday morning. NCAA Division II Central Region champion University of Minnesota Duluth will play all Spanish club teams and will take in the sights of Madrid, Toledo, Valencia and Barcelona. "Our program

Reminder: Early voting, primary election, and precincts 34 and 35 boundaries

The 2023 City of Duluth municipal primary election is Tuesday, August 8. Early voting for the primary election is currently underway at City Hall and will be available as an option to voters through Monday, August 7. Early voting hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall are

Vikings waive former Bulldogs fullback Ojile; Minnesota Power in the news

Smith adds depth to a Vikings running backs room led by Alexander Mattison. He also joins Kene Nwangwu, Ty Chandler, DeWayne McBride and fullback C.J. Ham.

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy advance joint 345-kV transmission line project

Minnesota Power, Great River Energy advance joint 345-kV transmission line project with application for Certificate of Need, Route Permit Minnesota Power and Great River Energy today are filing an application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to build a high-voltage transmission

Trump pleads not guilty to charges he sought to subvert 2020 election

Just before boarding his flight back to his home in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump spoke for less than a minute with reporters, holding an umbrella as rain fell. He said the prosecution was political and called the proceeding “a very sad day for America.”

Larson highlights the growth of our next generation in latest mayoral campaign video

Mayor Emily Larson's campaign today released its next campaign video in a series, focusing on the health of prosperity of the youngest Duluthians. From eliminating lead from water pipes, restoring and revitalizing parks in all neighborhood, renewing the city's commitment to equity and fairness, and building

Groundbreaking set for Tuesday for new shelter to serve families on the Iron Range experiencing homelessness

Representatives from St. Louis County, Range Transitional Housing, IRRRB, the City of Virginia and others will join together Tuesday in Virginia for a groundbreaking for a new shelter that will serve families experiencing homelessness in northern St. Louis County. The new shelter will provide short-term housing for four families at

Two arrested in Wednesday shooting incident in Lincoln Park

By Mattie Hjelseth At approximately 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Duluth Police Officers responded to the 2500 block of W 2nd St for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, two victims were located. One victim, a 19-year-old male, was transported to a local hospital by an ambulance where he

Bellamy named Harvard women's hockey head coach

Harvard Athletics announced today that Laura Bellamy will be the next Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Ice Hockey. "We are excited to welcome Coach Bellamy back to lead Harvard Women's Ice Hockey," said Erin McDermott, the John D. Nichols '53 Family

Reinert releases final in series on Duluth's 'Big Five' issues

"If you’re a renter you may not be paying that 56% increase directly - but you’re seeing it in the sharp increase in your rents." -- Roger Reinert

Charter launches free tuition program

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced it will cover 100% of tuition costs for full-time employees pursuing select degrees and certificates through the new Charter Education Benefit powered by Guild. The program will provide Charter’s more than 101,000 employees with better tools and support needed to start,

Breaking News: Duluth Police Department responding to shooting incident

Duluth Police officers are on scene in the 2500 block of West 2nd Street for a report of a shooting. This remains an active and ongoing incident.

Traffic Advisory: Spirit Valley Days

The parade will proceed east on Grand Ave from 59th Ave W to Central Ave, south on Central Ave to Ramsey St, and east on Ramsey St., where the parade units disband before Mike Colalillo Drive.

Blunts, beverages and a Bong-O-Matic: Minnesotans enjoy cannabis freedom

“I’ve been waiting 55 years for this,” said Gary Cardinal Sr., who sat on the patio of Midway Saloon in St. Paul, listening to a band cover Bob Marley and offering other patrons the chance to use his “Bong-O-Matic."

‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election

The indictment focuses on plans by Trump and co-conspirators — four unnamed attorneys, a U.S. Justice Department official and a political consultant — to replace legitimate electors in seven key states, which Joe Biden in fact won, with fraudulent electors pledged to Trump.

Minnesota tribe makes history with state’s first legal marijuana sale

Red Lake’s NativeCare is the only legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Minnesota, as state officials have yet to establish a licensing system. That gives tribes at least a year’s headstart in the Green Rush to stake a claim of what’s projected to be a $1.5 billion industry.

Arrowhead Surgery Center opens

The opening of Arrowhead Surgery Center marks the return of Dr. Broadway’s spine practice to Duluth. Dr. Broadway previously provided care at Essentia Health before starting his own practice, Northern Neurosurgery and Spine.

Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) construction is underway

Construction of park amenities and landscape restoration at Brighton Beach is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023. During construction, only the Lakewalk trail through Brighton Beach will remain open. Users should anticipate the potential for intermittent, temporary closures to allow for materials and equipment to cross the trail. Upon

WLSSD announces public meeting on proposed 2024 capital budget projects

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (“WLSSD”), will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the WLSSD Board Room, located in the WLSSD offices at 2626 Courtland Street, Duluth, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public

WLSSD to hold public hearing on Solid Waste Management Fee

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (“WLSSD”), will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 4:15 p.m., in the WLSSD Board Room, located at 2626 Courtland Street in Duluth, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to consider a resolution establishing

Rice Lake Road detour begins August 7

Rice Lake Road in Duluth will be closed to through traffic between Central Entrance and Arrowhead Road beginning Monday, August 7. The closure is necessary for the replacement of a culvert on Chester Creek. The closure and detour is expected to last through August 20. Detour signs will be posted

Kirk Cousins No. 42 on NFL Top 100

Cousins is the second current Viking to be included in this year's Top 100, following Harrison Smith at No. 97.

Reinert tops pre-primary fundraising efforts

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert was the top fundraiser for the reporting period covering January through last week’s pre-primary reporting deadline. Reinert also has the most cash on hand of any candidate. “This is 100% due to our wide base of support,” said Reinert. “From one end of our

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman

My longtime buddy Fred Friedman on the Vikings' ongoing player contract negotiations: "(Danielle) Hunter long ago earned the raise and extension. Paying him $4.9 (million) was ridiculously low given the market and his skill level and age. The Vikings front office took advantage of him. Do they

Duluth Chamber, Dan Hartman, Chloe Johnson, St. Luke's in the news

Duluth Chamber President Matthew Baumgartner was in Washington D.C. this week, along with Chamber Board member Jeff Anderson, as part of a community coalition advocating for the Duluth International Airport and the aviation sector in the Duluth region. A recent Chamber Linkedin post: "Congratulations to our members and

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Notebook

A recent Chamber post on Linkedin: "Congratulations to our members and friends at Titanium Partners on the grand opening of their beautiful new rental property, The Njord! Thank you Brian Forcier, and your team, for continuing to invest in our community, for continuing to renovate beautiful buildings like this

Quote Me, Howie: Dan Hartman

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman on the new The Arena League indoor football team scheduled to begin play next June at Duluth Arena: "We're extremely excited for the start of the indoor football games, which will have a strong regional economic impact during the summer. Selfishly, I&

Mayor Larson lands top spot in fundraising ahead of August primary

Last week campaign finance reports were due and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson continues her lead ahead of the Primary Election next Tuesday. To date, Mayor Larson's campaign has raised more than any other candidate in the race. With more than 400 contributions from over 300 donors, Larson also

Quote Me, Howie: Chloe Johnson

Duluth Marshall's Chloe Johnson, a 5-foot-10 point guard who led the Hilltoppers in scoring last season as a 7th-grader, is one of the top prospects in the nation in the class of 2028 and already has a full-ride scholarship offer from the University of Minnesota. Chloe on her

St. Luke's in the News

Physical Therapist Alyvia Dobs, DPT, is joining St. Luke’s. Dobs is from Duluth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the College of St. Scholastica. She is board certified by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. Dobs’ areas of interest

St. Luke’s earns 4-star designation

St. Luke’s has achieved a 4-star hospital designation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, it's highest ranking ever. The nation’s hospitals work with CMS to report hospital quality performance. Performance data is then displayed publicly on a Hospital Care Compare website to ensure the

Third Street reconditioning project to begin Monday

The City of Duluth today announced upcoming street closures for the upcoming Third Street Reconditioning Project. The first phase of the project, starting Monday, will include the following closures: . Intersection at Third Street and Lake Avenue . Intersection at Third Street and Sixth Avenue East . Third Street from First Avenue East

The College of St. Scholastica closes A Second Century of Saints Campaign at $64.5 million

Throughout the campaign and the celebration, the institution’s focus on its Benedictine values and heritage has been at the forefront. More than 6,709 unique donors supported 336 funds during A Second Century of Saints campaign.

Roger Reinert, St. Luke's, WLSSD in the News

Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert released the fourth in a series of five issue-focused videos today. In prior weeks Reinert addressed housing across all income levels, the importance of developing Duluth’s commercial tax base, and the condition of Duluth’s streets. This week he turned to Downtown Duluth. “Downtown

St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center earns reaccreditation

St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center has achieved reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. The accreditation is good for three years. To earn the voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a

UW-Superior faculty Joshua Stangle, Jennifer Vogler among Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars

By Jim Biros SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior faculty Joshua Stangle and Jennifer Vogler are among the University of Wisconsin System 2023–2024 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. The Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars is one of three signature programs offered by the UW System’s Office of Professional and

ALLETE Clean Energy adds new customer segment through power purchase agreement with Seattle City Light

ALLETE Clean Energy completed a refurbishment project at the Condon wind site in 2019 to extend its operating life and requalify the site for federal production tax credits.

Duluth hosts Summer Jam prep boys tournament

The two-day Twin Ports Summer Jam high school boy's basketball tournament is wrapping up today at Lincoln Park Middle School in West Duluth. Cherry, Hermantown and Duluth Denfeld are elite teams in the 16-team field. Top prospects taking part: . Cherry point guard Isaac Asuma, a Gophers commit and

Bulldogs name women's soccer captains

The Bulldogs women's soccer team today named seniors Lauren Hansen, Sarah Stange and Jackie Jares captains for the 2023 season. Hansen and Stange are returning captains. The Bulldogs open August 31 at Northern Michigan.

Minnesota among states with highest average household income, highest racial inequality

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer Good news: Minnesota’s average income is in the top ten of U.S. states. Bad news: The average yearly income — $72,062 in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data — obscures big gaps between the rich and everyone else. Half of Minnesotans make

WLSSD in the News

The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District board of directors held a public hearing regarding a new Northeast MN Regional Solid Waste Management Plan before its monthly meeting Monday afternoon. Later, the District's nine-member citizen board voted 8-0, with one abstention, to approve the new management plan, which the

City of Duluth seeking election judges

The City of Duluth is seeking residents to serve as election judges for the upcoming primary and general election. Election judges are trained to handle all aspects of voting at the polling place. Serving as an election judge is a chance to learn about elections, and is a great service

Northern Minnesota students chosen for Alworth Memorial Fund scholarships

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has awarded its latest round of scholarships to 76 northern Minnesota high school seniors pursuing bachelor’s degrees related to science, mathematics, engineering and medical fields of study. Recipients from 30 high schools across 10 counties will each receive

Vikings quarterbacks, rookies and select vets report for training camp

EAGAN, Minn. — Quarterbacks, rookies and select veterans reported Sunday to Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center for 2023 Vikings Training Camp presented by Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. In addition to quarterbacks Kirk Cousins, Jaren Hall and Nick Mullens, the following players also reported (listed alphabetically by last name): Jordan Addison, Junior

Johnson invited to Blue Star All-America Camp

Duluth Marshall girls basketball phenom Chloe Johnson has been invited to the prestigious Blue Star All-America Camp on Aug. 11-13 in Westfield, IN. The Hilltoppers' eighth-grader-to-be is one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2028.

Grgas-Wheeler named Director of Athletic Communications and Media Relations at UMD

The Duluth East High School graduate has also been the Communications Director for three NCAA Division I Women's Hockey Frozen Fours in 2008, 2012 and 2023 and two Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) postseason events in 2008 and 2012.

The Arena League charter franchises announced

The Arena League, a new indoor football circuit scheduled to debut in Summer 2024, has announced its four inaugural teams. Teams will operate in: . Duluth . Kansas City, Missouri . Springfield, Missouri . Waterloo, Iowa The still-to-be-nicknamed Duluth team will play its home games at the DECC's Duluth Arena beginning in

Man dies in Pike Lake water emergency

Emergency responders on Friday morning were dispatched to the area of the Pike Lake Public Access in Canosia Township for a report of a male who had gone under water. Responders learned that the male had been scuba diving with another person near the dock area and was observed going

Essentia Health ushers in new era of patient care with grand opening of replacement St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s is a five-star hospital as rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It features the area’s only Level I Trauma Center. Patient care will move from the legacy hospital to the replacement St. Mary’s on Sunday, July 30.

NFL Notebook

NFL clubs today unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris and his limited partners at a special league meeting in Minneapolis. Statement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: “Congratulations to Josh Harris and his impressive group of partners. Josh will be a great addition to the NFL.

Dakota Daniel Thorstenson found guilty

A Duluth jury found Dakota Daniel Thorstenson, 29, guilty of Kidnapping, Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First-Degree, and Third-Degree Assault today for the August 11, 2022, kidnapping, assault, and sexual assault of an adult woman, St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki said. The case was prosecuted by Assistant St. Louis

City of Duluth Finance Department wins awards for excellence

The City of Duluth Finance Department has been awarded two awards for financial reporting excellence by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada: the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report for the 2021 fiscal year, and

Conservation Minnesota Voter Center endorses Mayor Emily Larson

Today the Conservation Minnesota Voter Center announced their endorsement of Mayor Emily Larson's re-election campaign highlighting her leadership in prioritizing lead remediation and climate resilience in Duluth. Conservation Minnesota advocates for common sense solutions to the state's most pressing conservation issues, such as protecting the quality

Quote Me: Erik Lofald

Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on the upcoming season: "The Hunters are excited for the 2023 season, and the opportunity to improve on last year's 3-6 season. 2022 turned out to be the most successful season for the Hunters since 2018, with big wins against Aitkin and

Roger Reinert, Emily Larson, City of Duluth in the news

Duluth Elections: Roger Reinert video focuses on streets Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert released the third in a series of five issue-focused videos today. In prior weeks, Reinert discussed housing across all income levels, the importance of developing Duluth’s commercial tax base and this week dove into the condition

George Goldfarb, City of Duluth in the news

By Cheryl Reitan George Goldfarb is being inducted into the Twin Cities Business 2023 Hall of Fame in July 2023. Having spent more than 36 years working in the clothing store industry, he brokered deals with conglomerates, negotiated mergers, and oversaw the construction of the new Maurices building in Downtown

Mayor Larson releases second campaign video in series

Mayor Emily Larson's campaign released the second video in a series focused on the stories of neighbors. This one follows the story of Justin Juntunen, small business owner and entrepreneur, highlighting the value of city leadership in making his vision become a reality. He counters the now decade-old

Essentia nurses to picket new St. Mary’s Medical Center on Friday amid ongoing staffing concerns

Hospital executives at Essentia Health, St. Luke’s and M Health Fairview are pursuing mergers while CEO compensation skyrockets. In 2020, Essentia CEO David Herman took a $1 million raise, and now takes home $2.7 million in compensation each year.

City of Duluth wins tourism marketing awards

By Phil Jents The City of Duluth announced its marketing videos: “Love it Like We Do,” “Love Winter Like We Do,” and “A Duluth for Every Season” have won bronze in the “Campaign: Promotional TV” category in the record-breaking 44th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video

UFCW Local 1189 endorses Mayor Larson for re-election

Today the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1189 announced their endorsement of Mayor Emily Larson's re-election campaign highlighting her leadership of Duluth through the pandemic and ensuring worker's safety. UFCW members are frontline workers ranging from work in grocery and retail stores, pharmacies, health care

Vikings unveil Classic jerseys for Week 1 vs. Buccaneers

The Classic was first unveiled to Season Ticket Members today during an event with VRTL that featured original Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton and current fullback C.J. Ham.

DNT endorses best-bets Larson, Reinert for mayoral primary

The Duluth News Tribune editorial board today endorsed Duluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert ahead of three other candidates in the Aug. 8 primary election. The Duluth Times invited both Reinert and Larson to comment on the DNT endorsement. Said Larson: " “I’m grateful to have this

Quote Me, Howie: Hermantown FB head coach Mike Zagelmeyer on this fall's team

"I think we have some skill guys that could help us this year. Obviously, Peyton Menzel, who committed to UMD, being one of them. I do like where we are at in terms of the quarterback position with junior Alex Schott returning. But I believe we have a need

Way-too-early 2023-24 Duluth Times All-High School Boys Basketball Preseason Picks

FIRST TEAM 1. Abe Soumis, Hermantown 2. Marnaries Ferguson, Duluth Denfeld 3. Aidan Altona, Duluth Denfeld 4. Brooks Johnson, Hermantown 5. Koi Perich, Esko SECOND TEAM 1. Tre Sanigar, Superior 2. Ty Nyberg, Duluth East 3. Jack Battaglia, Cloquet 4. Finnley Powell, Duluth Denfeld 5. Calvin Anderson, Superior

NAHL announces new NAHLTV streaming platform

The North American Hockey League (NAHL), along with their development partners in the NA3HL and NAPHL, has announced that it will launch NAHLTV as the new destination to watch exclusive streaming content related to all games played in the NAHL, NA3HL, and NAPHL beginning in the 2023-24 season. The platform

Way-too-early 2023-24 high school sports rankings

Hermantown will again field elite teams Lake Superior Conference boys and girls sports in 2023-24, the Duluth Times opines with a great deal of knowledge and confidence. The mighty Hawks boys will be conference preseason favorites in football, hockey, boys basketball and baseball next season. Hermantown will also again field

Tour of Homes & Gardens Wednesday

The Duluth Woman’s Club’s 55th annual Tour of Homes & Gardens is this Wednesday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People will have the opportunity to tour five buildings from the historic to the more modern and energy efficient, along with three varied gardens.

Quote Me, Howie: Ryan Kern on the Duluth Airshow

"We could not have done this without the support of our amazing sponsors and partners who allow us the ability to put on a world-class event in Duluth that pumps in more than $20 million dollars into our region’s economy!" -- Ryan Kern

Teamsters Joint Council 32 endorses Larson for re-election

Today the nation’s largest, most diverse union endorsed Duluth Mayor Emily Larson for re-election. With 1.2 million members across the nation, the Teamsters are known as champions of labor from freight drivers to warehouse workers. After meeting with both Mayor Larson and her challenger, Teamsters Joint Council 32

St. Luke's in the News

We’re so proud of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Elle Huska, RN. She received The DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses! We’re grateful to have her on our team.   She was nominated by St. Luke’s Nephrologist Dr. Abdurraman Hamadah, who has worked with her for several years.

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert, Emily Larson on the Vision Northland project

"I've had an opportunity to take a sneak peak and am blown away. This facility will set the standard in our region for decades to come." -- Roger Reinert

Reinert, Larson release campaign videos

Duluth Mayoral candidate Roger Reinert released the second in a series of five issue-focused videos today. Last week he discussed housing across all income levels, and this week dove into the importance of developing Duluth’s commercial tax base. "Reinert argues, 'We have to work hard to give

St. Luke’s Laurentian Medical Clinic Lab in the news

“We’re proud to offer our patients top-quality lab services on the Iron Range.” -- St. Luke’s Laurentian Medical Clinic Manager Todd Scaia said.

Kinky Boots opens Friday

“Everyone at the Playhouse has been giddy with excitement from the moment we started working on Kinky Boots.” -- Phillip Fazio, director of Kinky Boots and Producing Artistic Director of Duluth Playhouse

FinnFest returns to Duluth

The happiest country in the world will be showcased in Duluth as FinnFest returns for its annual five-day festival on July 26-30, 2023 at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). Family-friendly FinnFest is North America’s premier event featuring the fabulous Nordic life and ingredients of happiness from music

Dylan Samberg, FinnFest, Duluth Playhouse in the news

Samberg spent three seasons with the University of Minnesota-Duluth from 2017-2020 and won a pair of NCAA Championships.

More mini-grants to be announced

Duluth Mayor Emily Larson on Thursday is expected to announce the Love Your Block mini-grant recipients for the remainder of 2023. The Love Your Block program supplies small mini-grants to support resident-led projects that reduce blight in the Lincoln Park and Central Hillside Neighborhoods. Love Your Block is part of

St. Luke’s and Aspirus Health announce letter of intent to expand health care access across our region

Proposal will join St. Luke’s with Aspirus Health to advance health care quality and expand access to services in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan

Wilderness open summer camp

The defending Midwest Division champions will be holding its main camp plus a goalie camp this week at Wessman Arena in Superior.

Camp Esquagama hosts first ever day camp for children with autism

Camp Esquagama has been a summer camp tradition for more than 85 years. Located on Lake Esquagama near Biwabik, it began as a 4-H camp and has welcomed generations of campers ever since.

Quote Me, Howie: Stephanie Ham

“Just being there to support C.J., to make sure the kids are present and that we can do it as a family unit, it's been really, really fun. We're just so proud of C.J.” -- Stephanie Ham

Anna Tanski lands new post

The Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers has contracted with Anna Tanski to serve as the organization’s inaugural tourism director. In this role she will coordinate two regional marketing initiatives for GSGP: Cruise the Great Lakes and Great Lakes USA. Tanski brings more than 32 years

C.J. Ham youth football camp today

The annual C.J. Ham youth football camp is underway today at historic Public Schools Stadium in West Duluth. Ham is an all-pro Vikings fullback and team captain who graduated from Denfeld High School.

Hermantown announces Arena Legacy Fund for new community and sports center

An architectural rendering of Hermantown's new community and sports center, which will include the city's second indoor ice sheet. An Arena Legacy Fund was announced today to raise the remaining capital needed through grant funding, corporate partnerships and private donations.

City of Duluth tourism tax applications now open

Tourism taxes generally support over 20 Duluth attractions each year. Funding recommendations are anticipated to be brought before the City Council and are pending their approval.

States, cities turn to community organizations to battle wage theft

Wage theft, which can include not paying workers minimum wage, misclassifying workers as independent contractors or as management to avoid paying overtime and taking tips meant for employees, is a $50 billion problem for U.S. workers.

Letters to the Editor

"Congrats on the photo honor. That's a big deal and well deserved. That magazine is the most read newspaper industry magazine in the country, so it's a very big deal to be honored that way. Keep up the good work." – Mike Mazzio, Business Manager,

Thursday Duluth Times eNewsletter

A Duluth Times photo of Duluth Denfeld High School Theatre Department students performing MacBeth (above) has been selected Photo of the Month by the prestigious Editor & Publisher Magazine. E&P has been described for decades as the “bible of the newspaper industry.” St. Louis County receives grant to

St. Louis County receives grant to improve behavioral health services in northern part of county

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County has received nearly $100,000 to work with community partners to develop the Mesabi Behavioral Health Network (MBHN). The grant is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Heath Resources and Services Administration. The MBHN is a collaborative group

Reinert begins video series

Mayoral candidate Roger Reinert rolled out the first in a series of five issue-focused videos today. “Our campaign has consistently talked about these ‘Big Five’ issues," said Reinert. "They are the direct result of the 1,000+ conversations we’ve had with Duluthians since our campaign launched last

DECC to host Cider vs Seltzer event

By Lucie Amundsen After the popularity of Cider North in January, the DECC is following up with a new DECC Presents offering: Cider vs Seltzer. The event promises sampling of ciders and seltzers from around the region and beyond on Harbor Drive, across from the William A. Irvin floating museum,

E & P Magazine highlights Duluth Times photo

A Duluth Times photo of Duluth Denfeld High School Theatre Department students performing MacBeth has been selected Photo of the Month by the prestigious international Editor & Publisher Magazine, described for decades as the “bible of the newspaper industry.”

People in the News

Duluthian Tim Meyer, principal architect at Meyer Group Architecture, has appointed by Governor Tim Walz to the Minnesota State Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design.

UW-Superior’s Jon Garver receives award from Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

“Jon Garver is Yellowjacket Athletics – He bleeds black and yellow, and his passion resonates throughout the hallways in the Athletic Department, inside our locker room and through the airways to our fans.” -- Rich McKenna, UW-Superior head men’s hockey coach

Lynn Marie Nephew on her campaign for Duluth City Council At-Large

Now I need you, I need your help. I need people to door knock, money to keep the campaign moving forward, hosts for meet and greets, more sign locations, and you to tell your friend about me and VOTE. Early voting is on.

Hermantown spring All-Lake Superior Conference selections

By Sarah Turcotte Lake Superior Conference officials announced their All-Conference honorees for Spring Activities. Hermantown honorees included: Baseball * Dawson Rannow - 1st Team * Carter Gunderson - 2nd Team * Garron Opsahl - 2nd Team * Cruz Runyan - 2nd Team Boys Golf * Holdyn Evjen - 1st Team * Peyton Menzel - 1st Team

Vikings training camp report dates for rookies and vets announced

The team will open 14 of its training camp practices to fans, including night sessions on Aug. 3 and Aug. 8 and joint practices against the Titans (Aug. 16-17) and Cardinals (Aug. 23-24)

700,000 Minnesotans just got poorer

Last fall the federal Department of Education estimated that more than 700,000 Minnesotans were eligible for the program, which would have canceled up to $10,000 in debt for individual borrowers making less than $125,000 a year, or households earning less than $250,000.

Major crimes unit conducts operation in Downtown Duluth

By Mattie Hjelseth At approximately 7 p.m., Thursday, June 29, Duluth Police Major Crimes Investigators conducted an operation in an attempt to locate suspects connected to cases who had probable cause for their arrest. During the operation, investigators arrested 36-year-old Duluth resident Samuel Carlson for Auto Theft, 43-year-old Duluth

2023-24 Wilderness schedule released

A meeting between the last two teams to claim the NAHL’s Midwest Division will mark the opening of the 2023-24 Minnesota Wilderness season. The Wilderness will kick off the new campaign on Sept. 9 when it hosts the Anchorage Wolverines at Northwoods Credit Union Arena in Cloquet at 7:

Reinert kicks off summer Ice Cream Social series today

The Ice Cream Socials are intended as an opportunity for Duluthians to stop by, say hello, and chat about their hopes and concerns without having to try and schedule a meeting. There will be a total of three prior to the Primary on August 8th.

Minnesota is the Midwest leader on electric vehicles, report says

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer Minnesota is the Midwestern leader on policies encouraging the widespread use of electric vehicles, according to a new scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, an advocacy group. But the state still has considerable work to do to catch up to national leaders

Udac awarded best-practice award

Udac, Inc., a Duluth-based nonprofit that specializes in building community opportunity and inclusion by providing education and employment development and support for people of all abilities, received the 2023 Organizational Best Practice Award from the National Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE).   The award is given to organizations that

Grandma's Marathon earns award

Grandma’s Marathon has been named one of five recipients of the 2023 Facility of Merit Award by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security (NCS4), the organization announced today. The award, which is being presented this year to five organizations or facilities across several industries, serves as

Restaurant 301 announces new executive chef

Chris ReCore has been named executive chef at Restaurant 301 located in Sheraton Duluth Hotel in Downtown Duluth. ReCore will execute cuisine and manage the culinary service operations of Restaurant 301. He will oversee culinary efforts for Sheraton Duluth Hotel including meetings and events. His techniques in curating artistic culinary

St. Louis County partners with AICHO and Fond du Lac Human Services to launch campaign to stop HIV spread

Today is National HIV Testing Day, and St. Louis County is working with community partners to share the message about the importance of getting tested, as well as treatment options that can be successful for anyone who tests positive. St. Louis County - specifically Duluth and a 30-mile radius around

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman, Roger Reinert

Retired public defender and Minnesota Duluth associate professor Fred Friedman on the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd: "The videotaped murder of Mr. Floyd by an officer given training authority and witnessed but not stopped by three more junior officers changed Minneapolis forever. It verified the too often

Minnesota to receive over $650 million to expand broadband access

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Minnesota will receive over $650 million to expand access to broadband thanks to the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, which should make a major dent in Minnesota’s effort to provide high-speed internet to all Minnesotans who want it. The state has set a goal of

Red and blue state divide grows even wider in 2023’s top voting and election laws

By Zachary Roth, Minnesota Reformer Next year’s elections are still 16 months away. But for voters, perhaps the most important developments took place during the first half of this year — when states drafted and passed the legislation that will shape how those contests are run. “The rules that will

The Easter eggs: The good stuff the Legislature passed you may not have heard about

The Legislature approved a measure in the education funding bill allowing a school board to renew a 10-year levy once if the amount is the same.

2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft complete selection order

The National Hockey League announced today the current order of selection for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The host Nashville Predators own a League-high 13 selections, including a pair in the first round at 15th and 24th overall. The most picks made

Wilderness re-acquire player through trade

Joe Cesario has returned to the team where he started his junior hockey career. Last February, the forward from Denver, CO, was sent by the Minnesota Wilderness to the Anchorage Wolverines in a deal completed at the NAHL 2022-23 trade deadline. This week, in another trade with the Wolverines, the

Wage growth remains high, jobs are steady and inflation is falling so why are people worried?

Economist: “The technical term for the type of economy that we’re in now is weird.”

US Supreme Court turns down push by states to challenge Biden deportation policy

By Ariana Figueroa, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overwhelmingly ruled that Texas and Louisiana lacked the legal standing to challenge the Biden administration’s deportation guidelines, granting a win to the White House on immigration policy. The states objected to the White House’s directive

BusinessNorth Exclusives: Northland defies economic instability – for now

Despite inflation, higher interest rates, a handful of bank runs and a possible federal debt default, there’s optimism that Duluth-Superior and surrounding counties might dodge the bullet.

First cruise vessel to 'turn around' passengers at DECC

Early on Saturday, the Viking cruise vessel Polaris will arrive in Duluth under the lift bridge and use its dynamic positioning system to float in the harbor behind the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) for Duluth’s first cruise ship “turnaround.” A turnaround, as defined by the cruise industry, is

Vikings 2023 training camp schedule includes two night practices

Fans must reserve general admission digital tickets in advance for all open training camp practices. Up to 4,000 digital tickets will be available to reserve each day.

Photo of the Day: Proctor Little League

Proctor visited West Duluth in a Little League regular season game Thursday night.

Photo of the Day: West Duluth Little League

Powerful West Duluth played host to Proctor in a Little League baseball game Thursday night.

Corbin hero as Huskies rally to win 3-1

After an extremely quick turnaround from the road trip, the Huskies secured a doubleheader split versus the Honkers on Wednesday. They remain tied atop the Great Plains East, with Rochester and Thunder Bay sitting even with Duluth. In game one, the Huskies pitching staff struggled mightily with command. Duluth pitching

Airplane crash north of Duluth

The plane was determined to be a 1946 Aeronca Cjamp, which can seat two occupants. At this time the cause of the crash is unknown.

Quote Me: Scott Sandelin

"We’ve had success, and perhaps we’ve even been a little bit spoiled by it. Our Bulldogs world isn’t coming down after a single challenging season." -- UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin

Duluth Chamber’s 2023 Great Duluth Race ups the ante with prestigious prize for winning team

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Fuse Duluth, the Chamber’s vibrant young professionals division, is thrilled to announce its next highly anticipated annual event: The Great Duluth Race. Taking place on Thursday, June 29 from 2-6PM, this exhilarating scavenger hunt promises participants an unforgettable adventure exploring

St. Louis County celebrates volunteers and staff for pandemic response

Volunteers through MNResponds worked alongside Public Health staff to provide these clinical services and make it easier for people throughout the community to access tests and life-saving vaccines.

UW-Superior to launch new online IT Management Certificates

The graduate-level IT certificates include IT Leadership, Enterprise Infrastructure, and IT Operations. Students who complete all three certificates and the final capstone course will earn the IT Management master’s degree.

Boatman, Goodoien, McColloar receive Grandma's Marathon 1,000-Miler Award

Three more runners entered a very prestigious club over this year’s Grandma’s Marathon weekend – the 1,000-Miler Award was officially presented following the race to Jim Boatman, Michael Goodoien, and Timothy McCollor. Created to celebrate longevity and commitment of Grandma’s Marathon participants, the award is given to

Quote Me: Grandma's Marathon's Shane Bauer

Grandma's Marathon Executive Director Shane Bauer on the 2023 races and events held last weekend: "It was a record-setting weekend in a lot of ways. I haven’t seen final numbers yet but it’s the first time the weather cooperated for both the runners and the

Quote Me: Emily Larson, Brian Daugherty, Scott Lyons, Scott Keenan

"Our 15-person campaign leadership team has been out with me and over two dozen volunteers door knocking since January, and now three days a week." -- Mayor Emily Larson on her re-election campaign efforts

Photo of the Day: Chloe Johnson

Chloe Johnson of Duluth Marshall led MINN Starks to a 58-48 victory over North Tartan in the Summer Jam championship game Sunday. Johnson is one of the top-ranked recruits in the nation in the Class of 2028.

Spencer named 2023 Scott A. Keenan Founder's Award recipient

Dorothy Spencer was presented on Grandma’s Marathon weekend with the 2023 Scott A. Keenan Founder’s Award, the organization announced today. Spencer, already a member of the inaugural class into Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame, was honored for her lifetime contributions that have contributed to and embodies the

Photo of the Day

ChaQuana McIntyre of Family Rise Together spoke to a large crowd at Sunday's Juneteenth celebration at Harrison Community Center in Lincoln Park.

Photo of the Day: Miss Juneteenth princesses

Miss Juneteenth princesses, from left to right, Nuamin Marciniak (ages 12-plus), Magdalena Levering (0-6) and Azariah Johnson (7-11). Today's large community event at Harrison Community Club in Duluth was hosted by Family Rise Together.   Is Tim Walz running for president? No, but he’s up to something with

Is Tim Walz running for president? No, but he’s up to something with this national politicking.

So, what’s next? A Biden cabinet position seems possible, perhaps at the Department of Veterans Affairs, or Education or Agriculture.

Photo of the Day

Barno, Hagans win Grandma's men's, women's titles

Ondoro returned to Duluth this year as the defending champion and finished as the runner-up, trailing Barno by 45 seconds and finishing with a time of 2:09:59. This marked the first-ever Grandma’s Marathon in which two men broke the 2:10:00 mark in the same race.

Pike, Fesemyer win Grandma's wheelchair races

Aaron Pike has become somewhat used to being on top of the podium at Grandma’s Marathon, while it was a new feeling entirely for Jenna Fesemyer as those two were crowned men’s and women’s wheelchair champions on Saturday. Pike won the race for the second straight year

Montoya breaks Goucher's record, Reichow bests own PR to win

Kara Goucher was adamant this week that her record in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon was going to fall this year. Turns out, she knows something about running. On her first-ever trip to Duluth, Maggie Montoya ousted the hometown hero Goucher and etched her own name in the event’s

Shea, Cerbin-Bohach win William A. Irvin 5K

By Zach Schneider Mason Shea and Flannery Cerbin-Bohach were crowned the men’s and women’s champions at the 30th annual William A. Irvin 5K, which was run on Friday evening in Duluth. Shea, a 21-year-old from River Falls, Wis., won for the second time in three years, finishing with

Vikings announce additions and promotions to 2023 personnel and operations staff

The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced additions and promotions to their football operations and personnel staff in preparation for the 2023 NFL season. "We are pleased to finalize our football operations and personnel departments and extend a warm welcome to our new staff members," Vikings General Manager Kwesi

Photo of the Day

Dezuwon "Pez" Davila cheered on finishers at the annual Whipper Snapper youth races on Friday afternoon at Bayfront Festival Park.

This week’s record-breaking air pollution, in one chart

This summer’s smoke is being driven by a Canadian wildfire season that’s started much earlier than usual, and which is expected to last until the fall or winter.

Minnesota Power receives EEI Emergency Response Award

“This was the worst winter storm Minnesota Power has ever faced in terms of the number of outages and reports of wires down.” -- ALLETE Chair, President and CEO Bethany Owen.

Public comment period for the draft Hillside Sport Court Park Plan

By Kelli Latuska The public is invited to review and comment on the draft Hillside Sport Court Park Plan. The public comment period will close on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The draft Hillside Sport Court Park Plan and a comment form is available at https://duluthmn.gov/parks/parks-planning/progress-in-the-park/

Public comment period for the proposed commemorative naming of the historic pavilion at Lincoln Park

By Kelli Latuska The public is invited to comment on the proposed commemorative naming of the stone pavilion at Lincoln Park. The public comment period will close on Friday, July 14, 2023. A request has been submitted to the City seeking to name the stone pavilion at Lincoln Park in

Photo of the Day: Celebrating Sertie's legendary grand slam

The Eskomos waited to celebrate as Isaak Sertich headed for home after hitting a grand slam home run in a Class AA state semifinal Wednesday at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud. Esko (21-1) defeated Cannon Falls 7-2, thanks in large part to Sertie's blast, and will face

Photo of the Day: Ken Buehler

North Shore Scenic Railroad executive director Ken Buehler spoke at a recent press conference at the DECC.

New Highway 133 bridge near Meadowlands opens

Construction of a new bridge crossing the Whiteface River near Meadowlands is complete and County State Aid Highway 133 is now open again. The previous bridge was nearly 60 years old and had a poor rating. Replacing it now prevented the need for load restrictions on this highly traveled road.

Minneapolis police officers continue to rack up hefty overtime as understaffing continues

Minneapolis Police Sgt. Stephen McBride was the department’s top earner in 2022, earning over $390,000 — more than three times his base salary.

Duluth falls to Rochester in series finale at Wade

By Jake Sirkus The Huskies' four-game winning streak came to a conclusion as they fell victim to the Rochester Honkers 8-4. After the heroics last night, the Huskies failed to muster any big innings as they split their first series of the season with Rochester. The Honkers scored 3

Historic 1954 locomotive returns to the Twin Ports

It began its career in Superior as #573 working the GN ore docks in Allouez and in ore transfer service. It was one of the very first diesel engines working in the Twin Ports.

2023 Great Duluth Race ups the ante with prize for winning team

The Great Duluth Race is set to captivate both residents and visitors as teams of five compete in an action-packed race that will take them through the vibrant streets, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems of Duluth.

City of Duluth to build manufacturing workforce strategy

By Kelli Latuska The City of Duluth will join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities and the US Department of Labor to accelerate city and workforce board efforts to design, develop, and launch a workforce initiative to build pathways into good jobs. The Good Jobs,

2023 Esko Football Schedule

Thursday, August 31 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – Proctor, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 – at Mora, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – Pequot Lakes, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – Two Harbors, 5 p.m. (Homecoming) Friday, Oct. 6 – at Hibbing, 7 p.m. Friday,

2023 Duluth East Football Schedule

Thursday, August 31 – Esko, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – at Hibbing, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 – Cloquet, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – Denfeld, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 – Hermantown, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 – at North

Photo of the Day: Ben Sunne

Ben Sunne of International Falls captured this photo of a bald eagle. Ben's Facebook page.

2023 Cloquet Football Schedule

Friday, Sept. 1 – at Two Harbors, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – Hermantown, 7 p.m. (Game played in Proctor) Friday, Sept. 15 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – Rock Ridge, 7 p.m. (Game played in Proctor) Friday, Sept. 29 – at Proctor, 7 p.m. Friday,

Photo of the Day: No. 1-ranked T-Bonz men's softball team

Duluth Playhouse announces big summer musical

Following the 10-year anniversary of KINKY BOOTS sweeping broadway audiences off their feet, Duluth Playhouse is proud to produce the first regional theatre production in Minnesota. “Everyone at the Playhouse has been giddy with excitement from the moment we started working on Kinky Boots,” says Phillip Fazio, director of Kinky

Lt. Gov. Flanagan, nonprofits praise additional $3.3 million for prepared meals program

The prepared meals are for Minnesotans experiencing food insecurity who have trouble cooking meals due to lack of access to a kitchen or because they have a disability.

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre presents Disney’s Newsies JR.

Based on the rousing true story of the newsboys’ strike of 1899, the newsies make friends in unexpected places and learn that a couple of ragtag Davids can take on the Goliath.

MPCA, Lake Superior College to address PFAS contamination at Sargent Creek in Duluth

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Lake Superior College today announced plans to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination near Sargent Creek in Duluth. After the MPCA detected elevated levels of PFAS in a tributary of the creek during an ongoing study of the St. Louis River estuary, an investigation

Trump pleads not guilty in federal documents case, heads back out on campaign trail

The charges stem from Trump retaining 102 documents with classification markings, which federal authorities recovered only through an FBI raid.

2023 Hermantown Football Schedule

Friday, Sept. 1 – at Proctor, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 – North Branch, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – at Rock Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m.

2023 Denfeld Football Schedule

Friday, Sept. 1 – Mora, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 – at Pine City, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 – at Duluth East, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 – North Branch, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 – at Cloquet, 7 p.m. Friday,

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Titanium Partners to host groundbreaking celebration

"We are so grateful for their (Titanium Partners') continued investment in our region, their strong community partnership and how they intentionally use local labor and talent on their projects." -- Daniel Fanning

Photo of the Day

Duluth Central High School graduates Matt Baumgartner and Marcia Doty on Monday morning attended a grand opening ceremony for the new nostalgic exhibit at the Duluth Depot, filled with memorabilia about Duluth Central.

Wilderness look to add to roster in 2023 NAHL draft

A new batch of talent is on its way to the Minnesota Wilderness. The NAHL team will be among the 32 league squads participating in the NAHL draft, set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Wilderness is expected to bring in 13 players in the draft, beginning with the

Huskies win 9-8 thriller

In a matchup between the two best teams in the Great Plains East, the Honkers and the Huskies had a game for the ages. With the score tied at 8 in the ninth, Max Coupe hit a walk-off single down the right-field line to score Carson Applegate, winning the game

On the Road to Grandma's

A tradition since the start of the race in 1977, the Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner is back as part of this year’s 47th annual Grandma’s Marathon. More than 8,000 plates are typically served each year at this all-day event, which offers a perfect pre-race meal for

Huskies sweep Loggers

By Jon Willis The Huskies jumped ahead and never looked back on a short game Sunday afternoon to win 8-2 over the La Crosse Loggers to complete the two game sweep. The party started early for Duluth, with a couple singles to load up the base paths in the 1st.

Minneapolis school district on the brink of insolvency, state involvement

MPS will have to close schools and/or lay off teachers when federal pandemic funds run out

Duluth Central High artifacts exhibit at Depot now open

“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone." -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness

Bulldogs complete another strong year in the classroom

Sixteen members of the women's hockey team earned WCHA All-Academic distinctions while nine men's hockey student-athletes were named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference Team.

Huskies clip Loggers in home series opener

The Huskies improve to 6-5 on the season and improve to 4-1 at Wade Stadium this year. Tomorrow they will look to sweep La Crosse with the first pitch at 3:05.

Grandma's Marathon seeking responsible sports certification in 2023

By Zach Schneider Grandma’s Marathon has been working throughout the year to become a Responsible Sport Certified event, and the final test will come when 50,000+ people descend on Duluth and the surrounding area next weekend for the 2023 race weekend. The certification is granted by the Council

Huskies outlast Border Cats to split series

Duluth will take on 3-7 La Crosse Saturday to kick off an important 4 game home stand against a couple divisional opponents. First pitch is set for 5:05 PM CST.

Fred Friedman: 'I am not convinced they (Vikings) are committed to winning, just making money'

The Vikings could not afford Dalvin Cook because the league regards running backs as interchangeable and short-term employees. Plus the indefensible salary paid to immobile Kirk Cousins does not help. They have to figure out how to pay Justin Jefferson and Danielle Hunter will be never report at an annual

Huskies blow 6-0 lead, fall below .500 with 8-6 loss

Despite scoring 6 runs in the top of the first, the Huskies were unable to jump over .500 for the first time this season, falling in a brutal 8-6 defeat at Thunder Bay. The Duluth offense exploded to begin the game, with all nine batters getting opportunities in the first

Exhibit of rare Duluth Central High School artifacts opens Monday at the Duluth Depot

“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone.” -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness.

Reps. Emmer, Stauber imply Trump indictment timed to Biden bribery allegations

Emmer, who is the House majority whip and third-ranking House Republican, told Minnesota conservative talk radio host Jon Justice on his show Friday that Trump’s indictment “stinks to high heaven.”

Local response to Dalvin Cook release

Former Duluth Huskies general manager and current Enger Park Golf GM Craig Smith – "Too expensive for the organization to keep. I give the Viking’s credit for trying but his cap hit was too much for them to hang on to." Minnesota business leader Mark Labovitz – "The

Breaking News: Vikings release veteran RB Dalvin Cook

Cook's career in Purple includes 5,993 rushing yards (third in team history) and 47 scores on the ground (fourth in team history).

Howie Hanson: Stella Maris Academy, Gary Doty, Scott Hanna, Duke Skorich in the news

If the activity that SMA students are interested in has sufficient numbers of students and a MSHSL certificated coach, they will have the opportunity to participate in junior high, junior varsity, and even varsity (in some activities) during the 2023/24 school year.

Former Gov. Arne Carlson is 88 and battling a massive mining conglomerate

While PolyMet opponents cheered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision this week to revoke a key permit for the mine — a huge setback for the project, but not a death knell — Carlson urges caution.

Colten St. Clair named new Wilderness head coach

Prior to joining the Musketeers staff, St. Clair spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL, one season as a volunteer assistant with the University of Maine and was introduced to the coaching ranks with the Phoenix Knights of the WSHL.

Howie Hanson: Gary Doty, Scott Hanna on Jim Malosky

Former Bulldogs football greats Gary Doty and Scott Hanna on their demanding late head coach Jim Malosky: Said Doty: "If you were to talk to anyone that survived four years at UMD under Coach Jim  Malosky, they would say it was an experience like no other. As players we

For climate and clean water, state agencies need Walz to lead

With new direction from Gov. Walz, state agencies could change course and require rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution from nitrogen.

Vikings draft picks sign rookie contracts

The Vikings have now signed all six of their selections from the 2023 NFL Draft.

Former champions highlight 2023 Grandma's Marathon field

Kevin Lynch not only leads a pack of American men aiming to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials, but is also hoping to become the first American men’s winner of Grandma’s Marathon since Chris Raabe did it in 2009.

Duluth police arrest violent offender

Local law enforcement authorities arrested Duluth resident Melvin Carlton, 43, today without incident on a warrant and pending charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, 5th Degree Possession of Methamphetamine, and Fleeing. During a search warrant of his persons, a loaded firearm, magazine, and methamphetamine were located and seized.

Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman on the Twins, Vikings

'The Vikings cannot advance in the playoffs with untested cornerbacks, no interior rush, a center and a guard that regularly get overrun and a quarterback who has no escapability skills.' -- Fred Friedman

Aftenro wins Catalyst Grant to transport residents into the community

"The award comes at the most opportune moment. With the funds, Aftenro will be able to restore the bus to a usable capacity. Without the use of the bus, the residents have missed their ability to stay actively connected to their community." -- Amy Porter

UMD Athletics, Wyatt Aamodt in the news

UMD will induct its 22nd Athletic Hall of Fame Class on Friday, September 29 as part of Homecoming.

Today's Sports Events

Section 7AAA Baseball Hermantown vs. Grand Rapids, 1 p.m. championship in Grand Rapids

Study finds $160 million paid out from 2010 to 2020 for police misconduct in Minnesota

Over 40% of the incidents lacked detail explaining the type of misconduct — and nearly 89% of those happened in Minneapolis.

Aamodt resigns with Avalanche

Signed by Colorado as a free agent on April 12, 2022, Aamodt has played in 55 career American Hockey League contests and 16 postseason outings.

Volunteers will be digging in to beautify Downtown Waterfront this week

Volunteers will be hitting the sidewalks of Downtown Duluth and Canal Park this week as part of an annual tradition of planting flowers to beautify the business district. More than 60 streetscape planters are sitting empty on the sidewalks, waiting for helping hands to fill them with colorful flowers. Volunteers

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NEED YOUR HELP......This weekend I am running the Arrowhead Tournament Invitational at the UMD Campus. This is a High School age basketball tournament.  There are 16 talented teams that we have invited to the tournament from North Dakota, Canada, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Local teams are Duluth East and Duluth

Urshan Retirement Group

Urshan Retirement Group, Inc. strives in helping people achieve retirement goals. This is accomplished through education of the financial planning process, analyzing each individual's investment needs, as well as continuously reviewing and monitoring their personalized plan. Jordan Urshan and Dan Urshan work as partners to ensure long-term consistency

Grandma's Marathon announces Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The three-member class, being honored for making longstanding and meaningful contributions to the race and the community, will be officially enshrined during the Grandma’s Marathon Awards Luncheon at noon on Friday, June 16 at The Garden Event Center.

Duluth Senior GO Show returns to DECC

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 17, as Duluth prepares to host the highly anticipated Duluth Senior GO Show at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. As the largest annual gathering of seniors in the region, this event brings together nearly 100 experts, offering a wealth of information, products, and services

Sen. Smith, Lt. Gov Flanagan highlight tribal rights in the face of U.S. Supreme court ruling

Smith told the room full of tribal leaders that she will “do everything in my power to protect and strengthen tribal sovereignty.”

Minnesota Democrats take a new approach to crime and prisons

Many provisions are aimed at preparing prisoners for their release, making it easier for prisoners and former prisoners to get jobs, housing and education — all key factors in reducing recidivism.

UW-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

By Jim Biros SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently been recognized as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24 by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and The Suder Foundation. To be

Hallquist's homer leads Huskies to win

By Jake Sirkus The Duluth Huskies were on the verge of dropping to 0-4 against the Bismarck Larks this season until Michael Hallquist saved the day. Hallquist came up to bat as the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th inning and sent a huge home run to the

‘Hometown girl’ winds up a stellar athletic and academic career

“UW-Superior felt like a family from day one. I was welcomed warmly by teammates, classmates, and everyone I met. My professors knew me by name – I wasn’t just a number. This school gave me the opportunity to grow not only as an athlete or student, but as a person.” -- Hailey Kontny

Friends of the Duluth Public Library to host annual Summer Book Sale

By Elizabeth Spehar The Friends of the Duluth Public Library Annual Summer Book Sale is back for its 43rd yeand starts Monday, June 12 with a members-only pre-sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. The sale is open to the general

Charity event donates proceeds to The Northern Lights Foundation

A recent charity bean bag tournament in Duluth raised $11,000 for The Northern Lights Foundation, a Duluth-based organization that provides financial support to families of children with life-threatening illnesses.

How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing

Lawmakers also directed tens of millions of dollars more toward homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives, which include rental assistance.

Photo of the Day

Owen Ness was doing some yard work for Ms. Heidi when he met a new friend. The mama was just across the yard and wasn’t at all concerned as the little one approached Owen as he worked in the garden. Thanks to Heidi for capturing the moment.

Sun Country Airlines extends 'Duluth to MSP for No Fee' promotion for Landline motorcoach service

“This offer makes the price of a ticket booked from Duluth the same cost as booking from Minneapolis.” -- Noelle Fredrickson, Landline’s Director of Network Planning

Dunham to perform at DECC

After a long pandemic pause, Dunham and his characters are finally back on the road, ready to provide a much-needed dose of absurdity given the times we live in. That is, assuming he can convince his characters that they can no longer simply work from home.

Duluth Workforce Development to host on-site job fair

CareerForce Duluth will continue hosting Hiring Now! Job Fairs the first Wednesday of each month, with a focus on Caring Careers in July and August.

Huskies lose home series opener to Larks

By Jordy Fee-Platt On Sunday afternoon, a late comeback effort for the Huskies came up short, as the Bismarck Larks took the opening game of the series 10-6. Duluth was able to score three runs in the bottom of the ninth, and had the bases loaded with the tying run

Duluth Fire Department rescues man who fell from trail edge

The Duluth Fire Department earlier today responded to 7800 Congdon Boulevard for a trail rescue. A male in his seventies reportedly slipped from a trail edge and fell around 20 feet off a cliff along Lake Superior. Bystanders reported the fall to St. Louis County 911 Dispatch. 6 Engine, 4

Howie Hanson: Hawks baseball coach Billy Tafs

'In general it was seniors doing what seniors need to do. Wylee Arro, Garron Opsahl and Carter Gunderson continue to stay hot at the plate but the story has been our defense. All positions have been solid, but our short stop had a gold glove-caliber game against Grand Rapids.'

Player to Watch: Vinny Udd

Eighth-grade phenom Vinny Udd got the pitching start for Denfeld tonight against Cloquet. Unarguably, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound righthander is the best young pitching prospect in northeastern Minnesota since Jerry Udjur starred for the Gophers and pitched in the majors with Detroit and Cleveland in the early 1980's.

Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot

By Gregg Mast, Minnesota Reformer In my two decades of working in the clean energy industry and engaging with the Minnesota Legislature, I have never before seen progress on energy and climate like I did this session. The package of bills passed this year is nothing short of transformative for

The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks

The bulk of the appropriation — $17 million — comes from the DNR’s “deer management account.” By law, money in that fund can only be spent on deer management and habitat improvement.

What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill

The Minnesota Legislature during the 2023 session passed a sweeping education bill that boosted public spending for schools by nearly $2.3 billion.

Hermantown advances to 7AAA baseball final

Garron Opsahl, Bruce Slygh and Carter Gunderson all had two hits to support a five-hit, complete game pitching performance by Cruz Runyan as Hermantown blitzed Grand Rapids 6-1 in a Section 7AAA winner’s bracket semifinal at Fichtner Field on Saturday.

Take a Bow: 2023 Duluth Huskies' bat boys

Introducing the talented 2023 Duluth Huskies bat boys. The Huskies drew 693 on opening night. Huskies win home opener, 8-6 By Jon Willis After two straight off days, the Duluth Huskies were ready to roll in their home opener Friday night against the Minot Hot Tots. Duluth relied on a

DECC invites the public to 'Take a Bite Out of MEA Weekend'

Embracing the spooky season, the DECC offers a special pairing of its beloved Duluth Haunted Ship with two performances of Vampire Circus, a cirque show.

Prep Sports Notebook: Hawks edge Hunters in 7AAA baseball quarterfinal

Hermantown defeated Denfeld 7-2 in a 7AAA quarterfinal high school baseball game at Fichtner Field on Thursday night. The Hawks will host Grand Rapids in a semifinal Saturday. . Holdyn Evjen, Colten Danelski, Peyton Menzel and Izy Farchild of Hermantown qualified for the AA Minnesota State High School State Golf Tournament

Vikings tight end Ellefson announces retirement

By Craig Peters Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson has retired from playing in the NFL. The Hawley, Minnesota, native announced his decision via his Instagram account on Thursday. "Thank you football for the people you've brought into my life and the opportunities you've given me

2023 Bayfront Festival Park Schedule

June 03 | Walk For Animals 16 | Whipper Snapper Races 16 | William A. Irvin 5K 16-17 | Grandma’s Marathon | Rock The Bayfront 23 | Twin Ports Entertainment presents Jon Pardi 24 | First Avenue Productions presents Hippo Campus 30 | Twin Ports Entertainment Present – Flo Rida with Twista July 03 | DECC presents Hairball 04

St. Luke’s participation in historic national COVID-19 research ends

St. Luke’s participation in a historic national study on COVID-19 led by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is wrapping up as the data collection concludes. The study has been overseen by St. Luke’s Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Harmony Tyner, with Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research facilitating

DECC to host Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary in Concert

The film will be accompanied by the 72 members of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. The DSSO has led musical performances in Northern Minnesota for 91 years.

Take a bow, St. Luke's oncology nurses

St. Luke’s Regional Cancer Center, Inpatient Oncology Unit (2W) and St. Luke’s Infusion Therapy oncology nurses are present on every step of the journey for St. Luke's patients with a cancer diagnosis.

Prep Sports Notebook, Thursday

Today's Events Section 7AAAA Baseball (Quarterfinals) Duluth East at Anoka, 4:30 p.m. Section 7AAA Baseball (Quarterfinals) Denfeld at Hermantown, 4:30 p.m. Cloquet at Hibbing, 4 p.m. Elimination Game Section 7AA Baseball Pine City at Esko, 11 a.m. (Winner's Bracket) Duluth

What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill

The tax bill includes a child tax credit and a working family credit, which is aimed at low-income families. The size of each depends on income.

Duluth Art Institute receives donation

“This award that comes with $10,000 supports the work it takes to deliver on advocacy and access to the visual arts for all.” -- Christina Woods, Executive Director of the Duluth Art Institute

Saturdays at the Eco3 Urban Farm

The Eco3 Urban Farm on the campus of Lake Superior College – a new summer event series – is kicking off Saturday. Every Saturday from June through September, the Urban Farm will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People of all ages, from near or far, are invited

Open house set on proposed redesign of the main library

The City of Duluth and its partners, on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Harrison Community Club in Lincoln Park, will host an open house for residents to learn about the proposed redesign of the main library located Downtown in partnership with the Duluth Workforce Center. There will be activities

City of Duluth Fourth Fest lineup announced

The DECC and the City of Duluth will host Fourth Fest on Tuesday, July 4 at Bayfront Festival Park in Downtown Duluth. Event highlights include the largest fireworks show in the Upper Midwest with Americana-inspired Midwest music. 2023 Fourth Fest Line Up Derek Jones & The 50 South Wild Horses

Goucher to serve as media analyst for Grandma's Marathon

Duluth native and former two-time Olympian Kara Goucher will join the broadcast team for this year’s Grandma’s Marathon. Goucher will work as a finish line analyst for this year’s media simulcast. She is the women’s event record-holder in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. Two-time Grandma’s

Chamber announces Golf Classic date

The 54th annual Chamber Golf Classic will be held Monday, July 17 at Ridgeview Country Club in Duluth. Golfer registration is closed.

What’s in Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill

The legislation sets up a system for retail sales and taxation. Prospective growers, processors and retailers will need to apply for a license from the state. Cannabis products will be subject to a special 10% tax in addition to any regular sales tax.

Huskies begin 0-2, home opener Friday

Huskies pitchers struggled to find the strike zone in big moments, as the team dished out 15 walks and hit four batters.

Hanft Fride announces new associate attorney

“Jessica brings a unique perspective to our business law practice.” -- Jennifer Carey, President of Hanft Fride

Vikings to host joint practices with 2023 preseason opponents Titans and Cardinals

By Craig Peters Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell decided the joint practices with the 49ers in 2022 were so beneficial that he's doubling down on the approach in 2023. O'Connell on Tuesday announced the Vikings will host joint practices with the Titans ahead of

North Shore Mortgage to host grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony

The grand opening event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by the Superior Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce.

Huskies lose season opener in Bismarck

After a good start offensively, the Huskies’ bats were quiet in the final five innings of the game.

Goman, Tusken to receive 2023 Rudy Perpich Public Service Award

The award, named after the late Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich, is presented annually to elected officials or public employees who have exhibited immense dedicate and service to Grandma’s Marathon.

St. Luke's Notebook

St. Luke’s has named Kristen Walczak manager of St. Luke’s Chequamegon Clinic. Walczak, who is originally from Moose Lake, earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from Rasmussen University. Prior to joining St. Luke’s, she served as general manager of Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua for three

Huskies open tonight at Bismarck, home opener Friday against Minot

The Huskies play in the five-team Great Plains East division in the 20-team Northwoods League.

St. Luke's Advice: BEFAST

Together, let's make a difference by raising awareness and ensuring prompt action in case of a stroke emergency.

New transportation law hopes to get Minnesotans moving

The law (HF2887) includes revenue generated from tab fee increases, a hike in the sales tax on vehicles, an increase in the gas tax and a new delivery fee.

Stella Maris Academy in the news

Stella Maris Academy on Friday held its annual Stellabration, which was a huge success drawing its largest attendance ever to their new high school.

Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach) construction to resume next week

Improvements at the park will include new park landscaping and amenities, shoreline stabilization, improved access to the shore, and replacement of non-native plant species.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time opens tonight

The play has transformed the NorShor Theatre into the colorful mind of Christopher, an adventurous autistic boy on an intrepid whodunit around London.

Spectrum partners with Ovation TV to award Duluth Art Institute

Since the initiative started in 2017, Spectrum and Ovation Spectrum have given out 60 awards totaling $600,000 towards arts education.

DECC presents Petlandia: The Pet Event of the North

Planners are inviting vendors of pet-related goods and services, including veterinary clinics, groomers, trainers, rescue and adoption groups, pet merchandise vendors and even pet psychics to apply to be included in the event.

Traffic Advisory: Memorial Day Parade/Gary Veteran's Memorial

No parking will be allowed along the parade route and line-up area. No parking signs will be posted in the area.

Lifeguarding Services return to Park Point Beach House

Lifeguarding services are funded through an allocation of 2023 Tourism Tax funds. The Duluth Fire Department will continue to support beach safety through managing flags, electronic signs, and emergency response.

Democrats made a big bet on themselves

Will Stancil, a scholar of housing and education discrimination at the University of Minnesota Law School, compared it to a state version of the New Deal.

Railroad crossing repairs to temporarily close Haines Road beginning June 1

The road will be closed on June 1 beginning at 7 a.m. and is expected to reopen on June 6 at 7 a.m.

Duluth Parks and Recreation to launch new Youth on Trails mountain bike program

The Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission awarded Duluth Parks and Recreation a total of $167,783 in 2022 to be used over three years, with programming kicking off in 2023.

Duluth police actively investigate overnight shooting

Based on initial investigation, this isn’t a random incident.

The College of St. Scholastica breaks ground on student center

“Our Foundress, Mother Scholastica Kerst once said, ‘My dream is that someday there will rise upon these grounds fine buildings like the great Benedictine abbeys. They will be built of stone: Within their walls, higher education will flourish.’" -- President Barbara McDonald

Daniel Fanning: Several good wins for our region in the 2023 Minnesota legislative session

We were especially pleased to see a significant increase in Local Government Aid, which will help offer some much-needed tax relief for local businesses and residents. -- Fanning

Minnesota Vikings Foundation charity specialty plate process advancing

By Craig Peters In the final days of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session, state leaders passed legislation allowing the charitable foundations of Minnesota's professional sports teams to pursue specialty license plates for fans. The bill awaits Governor Walz's signature, at which point the Minnesota Vikings Foundation

Thursday Sports Notebook

2023-24 Bulldogs men's hockey captains: Luke Loheit (C) and Quinn Olson and Dominic James (A). All are forwards, with Loheit and Olson fifth-year seniors and James a junior. . Bulldogs men's hockey commit: graduated 6-foot-3, 170-pound defenseman Jake Toll of Rosemount. I am proud and honored to

Photo Essay: Community Action Duluth-sponsored Block Party in Lincoln Park

Take a bow, MINN Starks championship girls teams

Starks AAU Basketball Academy is located in Duluth with a Brainerd area satellite team made up of 7th grade girls coached by Central Lakes College women's basketball assistant Mark Lindquist.

St. Louis County board thanks state lawmakers for session successes

"We are very grateful to our local delegation and the entire legislature for funding provided to local jurisdictions. This was the largest increase to counties in decades, and it's coming at a much-needed time." -- St. Louis County Board Chair Patrick Boyle

Duluth Chamber, prep boys basketball, Enger Park golf in the news

"You could just tell by how excited the kids were on Saturday that they were really grateful for this community collaboration." -- Daniel Fanning

Enger Park, Ridgeview golf in the news

“It’s been a great feature for our customers to purchase balls at the Ball Dispenser which is a nice convenience to standing in line waiting in the clubhouse." -- Craig Smith, Enger Park Golf general manager

Vikings sign two tryout players and Minnesota natives to roster

The Vikings have added two new players to their offseason roster. Minnesota has signed fullback Zach Ojile and offensive lineman Sam Schlueter, the team announced Monday. Both participated in the Vikings rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Ojile (Blaine) and Schlueter (Victoria) are both Minnesota natives, and they played collegiately

Jordan Addison joins Vikings draft picks in signing rookie contracts

Addison totaled 59 catches for 875 yards (14.8 average) and eight receiving touchdowns in 11 games in his lone season at USC. He garnered First-Team All-Pac-12 honors.

Hermantown Varsity Sports This Week

MONDAY Boys and Girls Golf – at Cloquet, 9 a.m. Baseball – at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. The Hawks (11-4) have lost three of their last four, including a split doubleheader effort against Duluth Denfeld (a 13-0 victory) and Spring Lake Park (a 9-5 loss) last Saturday at Wade Stadium

Hawks split doubleheader at Wade

Cruz Runyan scattered six hits to earn the pitching victory in the opener, and River Freeman and Wylie Arro collected three hits each.

Photo Essay: Chicago, by Denfeld Theatre

The Denfeld Theatre Department presented Chicago this weekend at Lincoln Park Middle School in Duluth.

Photo Essay: Fishin' at Twin Ponds

Twin Ponds in Duluth, near Enger Tower, was a popular fishing spot Saturday afternoon.

Leadership Duluth service project hosted free bike clinic for youth

The Leadership Duluth project team, in partnership with the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation, raised about $7,000 through direct and in-kind contributions to the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation to fund the Ready Set Ride project.

Chicago The Musical continues tonight, 2x Saturday

Duluth Denfeld Theatre presented the musical Chicago at Lincoln Park Middle School Auditorium on Thursday night. Performances at Lincoln continue at 7 p.m. today, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story

Giants Ridge golf courses open for the season

"They are worth the drive – really good golf at reasonable prices. Similar courses in more popular destinations would command double the green fees. We played in the fall when the leaves had changed colors and it was beautiful." -- Christopher Haugen

St. Luke’s opens Level II Specialized Care Nursery

The nursery was made possible by St. Luke’s Foundation, and the generosity of many individual donors and businesses.

Lake Superior Conference boys and girls track & field results

Girls 100 Meter Dash Name Yr School Finals Finals 1 Lillian Gamache 12 Superior 12.81 2 Josephine Hanson 9 Superior 12.92 3 Kellyn Biondi 12 Hermantown 13.07 4 McKenzi Branley 12 Superior 13.35 5 Lauren Johnson 11 Proctor 13.37 6 Makenzie Lynch 8 Cloquet 13.

Duluth Playhouse presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Sifryn Oberon, who plays Christopher, said "Working on The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has been magical, overwhelming, emboldening, intense, and most of all, full of discovery and curiosity."

Vikings assistants McCardell and Daniels attending NFL Coach Accelerator Program

By Craig Peters The NFL will hold its Spring League Meeting next week in Minnesota, and two Vikings assistants — receivers coach Keenan McCardell and Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels — have been selected to participate in a Coach Accelerator program from May 21-23. The Coach Accelerator aims to increase exposure between

Vikings schedule home preseason games vs Titans and Cardinals

By Craig Peters The Vikings have released specifics on their pair of 2023 preseason games at U.S. Bank Stadium. Last week's schedule release revealed that Minnesota's preseason opponents as the Seahawks, Titans and Cardinals, with the latter two being Vikings home games. Minnesota on Tuesday

Lake Superior Zoo debuts Zoo for All membership program

Lake Superior Zoo recently launched a brand-new membership program to provide affordable and equitable opportunities for all people, children, and families. The program offers half-priced membership for those who are eligible to remove financial barriers to Zoo membership so more people, families and children can experience all the Zoo has

Wednesday Prep Sports Notebook

TUESDAY RESULTS BASEBALL Denfeld 3, Proctor 1 – Tyler Stuart and Caleb Kilroy combined for five hits and Nolan Harju picked up the pitching victory for the Hunters. Eden Prairie 1, Duluth East 0 – Charlie Sutherland had a pair of hits for the Greyhounds. South Ridge 6, Cloquet 3 – Ashton Stansfield

Fit-n-Fun Run today

Grandma's Marathon will host Fit-n-Fun Run today, which will bring close to 1,500 ISD 709 elementary school students (3rd, 4th, & 5th graders) together for an end-of-the-year celebration at Malosky Stadium. Participants will have the chance to run 1/4 mile race with their classmates, and each

Hawks improve to 10-1 overall

Hermantown rebounded from its first baseball loss of the season last Monday, 3-2 at Rock Ridge, with a doubleheader sweep at North St. Paul, 3-1 and 10-7 on Tuesday at Kuenkel Field in Maplewood, and a resounding victory at Hibbing, 14-3, Friday at Al Nyberg Field. “We ran into a

Leadership Duluth

Leadership Duluth is a comprehensive leadership development program by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation that aims to unite, engage, and empower leaders to foster change within their workplace and community. Designed to orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders, Leadership Duluth inspires

Quote Me, Howie: Ashley Grimm

3rd District Commissioner Ashley Grimm on St. Louis County leadership listening to and delivering on behalf of constituents: “People deserve to be heard. It’s important that people see that their elected representatives care and listen, that we take them seriously, and put their money where our mouth is. It

Minnesota Vikings 2023 Schedule, Game Notes

By Craig Peters The 2023 Vikings better get ready for prime time. When the Vikings announced their full slate of games Thursday along with the rest of the NFL, it revealed five contests scheduled for prime time. Minnesota won't have to wait long for a night game. After

Hermantown Sports Notebook

Hermantown and Cloquet tied for the Lake Superior Conference boys golf team championship, and several Hawks boys and girls were named to the all-conference first and second teams. Hermantown players selected: Boys First Team Holdyn Evjen, juniorPeyton Menzel, junior Second Team Mason Sundbom, seniorConnor O'Hara, senior Girls First

Duluth Preservation Alliance to host awards ceremony

The Duluth Preservation Alliance will award 24 property owners for preserving and maintaining their historic homes, buildings and structures at the 2023 Preservation Awards and Centennial Home Celebration on May 31. The annual awards ceremony was established over four decades ago to highlight the hard work and passion owners put

Allete advances most transformative growth strategy in company history

With momentum on its side, Allete’s sustainability-in-action strategy is securing the company’s place as a national leader in the transition to a clean-energy future, company chair, president and CEO Bethany Owen told investors at Tuesday’s virtual 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “ALLETE is once again the No.

Connect at Clyde luncheon today

Mark Poirier of the Armory Arts and Music Center and Dan Collison of Sherman Associates are guest speakers at a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. today Clyde Iron Works, Restaurant, Brewery and Event Center in Duluth's Friendly West End. The Armory Arts and Music Center is partnering

Wild signs Johansson to two-year contract

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League club has signed forward Marcus Johansson to a two-year, $4 million contract ($2 million average annual value) that goes through the 2024-25 season. Johansson, 32, recorded 46 points (19-27=46), including 18 power-play points

NFL confirms 2023 schedule release date for Thursday

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL on Monday announced the 2023 NFL preseason and regular-season schedules will be announced at 7 p.m. (CT) on May 11 on NFL Network, NFL.com, the NFL app and NFL+. Vikings.com and the Vikings App will announce the team's

Culvert failure forces road closure near Side Lake

A portion of Highway 5 south of Side Lake is temporarily closed after a culvert failed causing a partial washout. Highway 5 is closed from approximately 0.8 miles south of Side Lake to about 1.5 miles north of Green Rock Road. Detour signs are being posted directing travelers

Gary New Duluth road project to begin

Minnesota Department of Transportation contractors will start construction on Highway 23 between Gary New Duluth and Perch Lake on May 15. Work includes pavement replacement, culvert work, guardrails, and ADA pedestrian ramps. Traffic will be reduced to one lane for the duration of the project controlled by a temporary signal

Larson nabs Duluth DFL endorsement

This weekend at an in-person Duluth DFL Convention with 142 delegates in attendance, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson secured a resounding endorsement in her race for re-election as mayor of Duluth. Mayor Larson’s remarks to the delegates: “We are here today, united, because of our shared values. I believe there

Boys & Girls Club Mental Health Access Program sets $50,000 fundraising goal

The 2023 Leadership Duluth Class has launched an area-wide campaign called “Just Breathe 988” to bring awareness to the new nation-wide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The goal is for everyone to be aware that, like 911, anyone in the nation can call or text 988 when they or someone

Duluth Playhouse announces 2023-24 Youth Theatre season

Duluth Playhouse today announced its 2023-2024 Youth Theatre season, an extraordinary collection of iconic musicals which celebrate individual expression and the power of imagination. Bring the entire family along to laugh and connect with one another while experiencing the magic of live theater and creating memories that will last a

City of Duluth establishes annual road sand collection sites

By Kelli Lutuska The City of Duluth has again placed road sand collection sites in various locations. As residents begin their spring clean-up, the collection sites serve as a place for the disposal of road sand, salt, and other by-products of winter maintenance. Picking up the sand and salt left

Hermantown Community Schools Notebook

The Middle School Choirs (grades 6-8) will host their "Pop Concert" Monday, May 22, at 1:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.. The Middle School Bands (grades 6-8) will host a concert Tuesday, May 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. . The

Quote Me, Howie: Jerry Borough, The Hockey Legend

My close, personal friend Jerry Borough on a few local hockey topics: On the Bulldogs men, who struggled through their first losing season in the last decade in 2022-23: The Bulldogs had a tough year. They lacked talent on the back end big-time, and they were just too young and

Vikings claim cornerback John Reid on waivers from Falcons

The Vikings have added to their cornerbacks room again. Minnesota on Thursday announced it has claimed former Atlanta Falcons cornerback John Reid via waivers. Reid, 26, is preparing for his fourth NFL season since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans (141st

St. Luke’s celebrates groundbreaking for major campus expansion project

St. Luke’s celebrated the start of its Phase II Health Forward Initiative with a groundbreaking ceremony today. The multi-faceted project includes three major components: . A $58-million, 82,000 square-foot vertical expansion of St. Luke’s Building A. It includes adding three stories for nearly 60 new private cardiac and

St. Luke's News

St. Luke’s will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of its Health Forward campus expansion initiative at 2 p.m. Thursday in front of St. Luke’s Building A located at 1015 East 1st Street in Duluth. The new phase includes a vertical expansion of Building A and

Dylan Fest schedule announced

The Duluth Dylan Fest committee has finalized its schedule for the 2023 Duluth Dylan Fest, the annual celebration honoring Nobel prize winner Bob Dylan in the week surrounding his May 24 birthday. The Fest will feature a range of events May 20-28 both in Hibbing, where he was raised, and

Construction and detour begin Monday on Morris Thomas Road

Construction on Morris Thomas Road in Duluth, along with necessary detours, is scheduled to begin Monday. This is a two-year project to reconstruct Morris Thomas Road between Haines Road and Piedmont Avenue. The $8.4 million project will include the complete reconstruction of Morris Thomas Road, replacement of watermains beneath

Lake Superior College art students show off creations

Lake Superior College students in the art program students are holding a free art show today and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the main campus. This student-organized show is open to the public and includes the mediums of painting and drawing, ceramics, digital

St. Louis County Auditor provides payment option reminder as property tax payment deadline near

With the May 15 deadline nearing for property owners to pay their property taxes for the first half of the year, the St. Louis County Auditor's Office is reminding people of the variety of ways they can pay, including a no-fee online option. Property owners can pay online

Sports Notebook: Eskomos outlast Hunters

Esko defeated Denfeld 19-7 in a nonconference high school softball game Monday afternoon at Dick Swanson Fields in West Duluth. The Eskomos improved to 5-2 overall, and the Hunters fell to 0-2. Both teams are in action again Tuesday, with Esko hosting Rock Ridge at 1 p.m. and Denfeld

St. Luke’s promotes DeSanto

St. Luke’s has promoted Laura DeSanto to Clinical Program Director of St. Luke’s Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. DeSanto has been a nurse at St. Luke’s Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center since 2017, first joining St. Luke’s Cardiac unit as a nurse in 2015.

Chamber to host Forum on Tuesday encouraging more to run for public office

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation are hosting a free public Forum on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 9:00 a.m., at the Garden Wedding & Event Center in Canal Park. Stepping Up to Serve: Running for Public Office will be a moderated discussion

Duluth Playhouse announces 2023-2024 Main Stage Season

The Duluth Playhouse today proudly announced its 2023-2024 Main Stage season, a thrilling combination of beloved classics and remarkable new productions. Through the power of live theatre, audiences will be transported to another time and place as they laugh, share a tender moment, and create new memories that will last

Hoop Stars win opening-season tourney

Homere's AAU 17U Hoop Stars (mostly Duluth Denfeld varsity players) won the Gopher State Spring Basketball championship on Sunday in Northfield, Minn, winning all three of their games in their season-opening tournament. After a slow start, which included a lot of one-on-one basketball, the Hoop Stars eventually settled

Johnson's college hoops stock continues to rise

College basketball coaches from across the nation are getting a good look at 2025 prospect Brooks Johnson during the current AAU season. Whether it's at AAU elite tournaments in Kansas City last weekend, in Minneapolis this weekend, or in Sioux Falls next weekend, Johnson's stock is

St. Louis County reminds property owners to review valuation notice

The St. Louis County Assessor’s Department is reminding property owners that Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meetings are happening this month and next, and to review their 2024 Estimated Market Value (EMV) notification in case they have questions or concerns. Most residents have received their EMV notice by

C.J. Ham signs contract extension with Vikings

EAGAN — Hammer Time is continuing in Minnesota. Fullback C.J. Ham signed a two-year contract extension, the team announced recently after he passed his physical. The previous contract for the 2022 season-long special teams captain was entering its final season. Ham has played in every game in each of the

Vikings agree to terms with 15 undrafted free agents

Eagan – The Minnesota Vikings have announced the following roster moves: Agreed to terms: OL Alan Ali, TCU DT Calvin Avery, Illinois ILB Abraham Beauplan, Marshall OLB Andre Carter II, Army OL Jacky Chen, Pace CB C.J. Coldon, Oklahoma ILB Wilson Huber, Cincinnati WR Cephus Johnson, Southeastern Louisiana WR Malik

Leadership Duluth, Duluth municipal election, Grandma's Marathon in the news

Leadership Duluth is a comprehensive leadership development program by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation that aims to unite, engage, and empower leaders to foster change within their workplace and community. Designed to orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders, Leadership Duluth inspires

2023 Duluth municipal candidate filings open May 16

Candidate filings for mayor and six city council position open Tuesday, May 16 and close Tuesday, May 30. The following seats will be on the ballot in 2023: . Mayor . Two City Councilors-at-Large . City Councilor – First District (Precincts 1-7) . City Councilor - Third District (Precincts 14-19) . City Councilor - Fourth District

Bud Grant public memorial service scheduled for May 21

By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – The Vikings will host a free, public celebration of life for the late Bud Grant in May. Grant passed away March 11 at the age of 95. "As a coach, as a friend, as a man, I loved him," Vikings Legend Jim Marshall

Vikings exercise 5th-year option on Justin Jefferson

By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings leadership has said multiple times they envision Justin Jefferson being with Minnesota for the long haul. The team opted to exercise the fifth-year option on the 2020 first-round pick Tuesday, meaning he'll be under contract at least through the 2024 season. The

Hermantown Sports This Week

MONDAY Boys Golf – at Cambridge-Isanti, noon Boys Tennis – host Denfeld, 4:15 p.m. TUESDAY Boys Tennis – at Grand Rapids, 4 p.m. Boys and Girls Track & Field – at Superior, 4 p.m. Softball – at Proctor, 4:30 p.m. The Hawks (3-1) are off to a good start

Domestic disturbance involving firearms leads to arrest

By Joe Wicklund The Hermantown Police Department responded to multiple reports of a suspect threatening an individual with a gun Wednesday on Timber Ridge Lane in Hermantown. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., the HPD responded to the 4200 block of Timber Ridge Lane, where officers learned the suspect had

Hockey Notebook

Final season stats for: Neal Pionk, Jets defenseman – Regular season: 82 GP, 33 points (10 goals) -12; Playoffs: 5 GP, 7 points (all assists), -6 Dylan Samberg, Jets defenseman – Regular season: 63 GP, 8 points (2 goals), +10; Playoffs: 5 GP, 0 points, -3 Karson Kuhlman, Jets forward – Regular season:

Andrews, DeSutter named Grandma's Marathon Volunteers of the Year

Joan Andrews and Tom DeSutter have been named the 2023 Don Fennessy Volunteers of the Year, it was announced today by Grandma’s Marathon. The pair each has more than two decades of volunteering history with the event, with most of it coming side-by-side as co-coordinators of the race weekend

Lucie Amundsen: Avoid trouble with DECC, Bayfront tickets

It seems that every week I get a sad email to hello@decc.org. It’s someone bemoaning an expensive error when purchasing show tickets, be that something at the DECC’s Symphony Hall or a blow-out concert at AMSOIL arena or Bayfront Festival Park. What mistake are they making?

What's Happening at the DECC?

This listing covers public events at all DECC venues. For listings of many corporate events, conferences, and other private events, please consult the DECC's comprehensive calendar. Get the DECC's What’s Happening email sent right to you: CLICK HERE May 02 | Homegrown Music Festival – DECC Arena

Cirrus launches new Limited Edition aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled a new, destination-inspired Limited Edition aircraft to commemorate the 9,000th SR Series aircraft delivery. The 9,000th Limited Edition SR Series reflects the thousands of Cirrus Aircraft owners who embody the Cirrus Life™ empowering them to travel to different destinations without constraint or boundaries. Whether

Friday Prep Sports Notebook

Grand Rapids posted its first high school baseball win of the season Thursday after, clipping Duluth East 2-1 at Wade Stadium. The Thunder Hawks improved to 1-3 overall. Thursday Scoreboard Baseball Esko 14, Greenway 4 Hermantown 10, Cloquet 4 Duluth Denfeld 11, Two Harbors 4 Grand Rapids 2, Duluth East

St. Louis County Depot issues RFP for tenants for 2024 and beyond

In the spirit of transparency and fairness, the St. Louis County Depot is again providing opportunity for potential new tenants by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP). Last year’s process brought about the return of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) with their offices, library, and limited run performances.

Leadership Duluth applications open May 1

Leadership Duluth is a comprehensive leadership development program by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation that aims to unite, engage, and empower leaders to foster change within their workplace and community. Designed to orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders, Leadership Duluth inspires

Public meeting to discuss need for improvements at railroad crossings along Midway Road

Midway Road (County State Aid Highway 13) in Midway Township and the City of Hermantown carries approximately 6,900 vehicles per day. The road also has two railroad crossings, which each carry approximately 30 trains per day. St. Louis County Public Works engineers have identified several issues at these crossings,

St. Louis County Board presents Public Health Achievement Awards

Just as the work of Public Health covers a wide variety of health topics, so do the winners of this year's St. Louis County Public Health Achievement Awards. The St. Louis County Board, during its meeting today in Duluth, recognized three groups and one individual for their work

More flooding in St. Louis County

Highway 29 north of Floodwood has been closed near the Stremmel Road intersection (just east of the TH 73 intersection) due to flooding. This is a paved road and is the primary route between Floodwood and Meadowlands. It runs alongside the St. Louis River, which is overflowing its banks and

Thursday Sports Notebook

Duluth Fire Department responds to water emergency at Pier B

At 8:26 am on Thursday, April 27, Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency at 800 Railroad Street near Pier B. Rescue 1, 1 Engine, 1 Tower, and 2 Engine all responded to the call, as did Duluth Police Department, St. Louis County Rescue, St. Louis County

Tuesday Night Sports Notebook

Abe Soumis and Nathan Hill of Hermantown are rostered to play for Northern Lakers 2024 in the Prep Hoops Live AAU tournament in Minneapolis this weekend.

Locals to compete in AAU boys hoops tourney in Minneapolis

Abe Soumis and Nathan Hill of Hermantown are rostered to play for Northern Lakers 2024 in the Prep Hoops Live AAU tournament in Minneapolis this weekend. Esko standouts Zander Gabel, Jacion Owens and Dalton Spindler are Northern Lakers teammates. Starks Elite 2024, led by 6-foot-5 2025 Brooks Johnson of Duluth

Howie Hanson: Minn Starks 17U National Coach CJ Osuchukwu

Minn Starks 17U National Coach CJ Osuchukwu on his team’s performance at the The Players’ Platform at Hyvee Arena in Kansas City, MO, over the weekend: “We played solid. I love our heart and effort. It was a reality check for some of our kids that have never played

Duluth lands arena football league team

Duluth has been awarded the second of four planned The Arena League professional indoor football league franchises, league officials and local community leaders announced today. The yet-unnamed team has signed a three-year lease to play five home games — in a 10-game schedule — at Duluth Arena each summer, starting in June

Duluth Pack introduces limited-edition Spruce Series

Duluth Pack, the United States' oldest canvas and leather bag and pack manufacturer, is bringing back from the archives limited-edition release to its line of genuine leather and canvas packs, totes duffels and outdoor gear. The limited-edition Spruce Series features best-selling products, including the Market Tote, Deluxe Shell Purse

Lake Superior Zoo introduces Red Panda, Zoozee

They are built to live in a climate similar to our winters, making them a perfect species that Zoo guests can visit and enjoy year-round.

Quote Me, Howie: Barry Midthun on his son, Maverick, who has won 113 youth golf tournaments

Former Denfeld star athlete and retired Duluth Police officer Barry Midthun on the amazing golf achievements of his son, Maverick (Class of 2029): “We moved down to Arizona from Duluth in May of 2014, when Maverick was about four years-old. He started playing golf tournaments when he turned five and

Minn Starks 17U finishes 2-2 in KC tourney

Minn Starks 17U National won its final two games Sunday to finish 2-2 in The Players’ Platform last weekend at Hyvee Arena in Kansas City, MO. Starks was led by 6-foot-5 Duluth Marshall sophomore-to-be Brooks Johnson, a rising Division I prospect. Denfeld standouts Aidan Altona and Finnley Powell, both 6-foot-2

Johnson named Howie 2023 High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year

FIRST TEAM Chloe Johnson, Marshall School 7th-grader (2023 Player of the Year). Good Video: Watch Johnson at this weekend’s Deep South Classic in Raleigh, NC. Johnson, a 5-foot-10 point guard, is the No. 1-ranked recruit nationally in the Class of 2028. Emma Raye, Superior senior Alexa Snesrud, Cloquet senior

Prep Sports Notebook

Hermantown baseball coach Billy Tafs couldn’t stop smiling from ear to ear after the Hawks’ impressive, 8-3 neutral field win against Grand Rapids in Superior on Monday afternoon. “It’s a big-time, gigantic win for us in the Lake Superior Conference and against a section (7AAA) powerhouse,” the fired-up

Technology at replacement St. Mary’s Medical Center to greatly enhance patient and visitor experience

Essentia Health is utilizing technology to greatly improve the functionality, navigation and patient and visitor experience at the replacement St. Mary’s Medical Center. Throughout the planning and design phases, we focused on patients and their families and have instituted several state-of-the-art features that will benefit the patients we are

Duluth Public Schools News

By Adelle Wellens Four-year graduation rates for Duluth Public School seniors rose 5.6%, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. “The increased graduation rates are very encouraging as it demonstrates that we can improve achievement outcomes for all students. I am confident the rates will increase every year, especially for American Indian, Black,

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Urshan Retirement Group

Urshan Retirement Group, Inc. strives in helping people achieve retirement goals. This is accomplished through education of the financial planning process, analyzing each individual's investment needs, as well as continuously reviewing and monitoring their personalized plan. Jordan Urshan and Dan Urshan work as partners to ensure long-term consistency