St. Louis County waives permit fees for rebuilding after wildfire
Information on what materials can be disposed of at this location, and what needs to be separated, can be found online at stlouiscountymn.gov or by calling 218-749-9703.
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Howie: Look at this political football, folks
Essentia’s playing lawyer ball with the National Labor Relations Board’s Health Care Rule, which basically says: hospitals and clinics shouldn’t be smashed into one bargaining zoo because, you know, patients need care.
Ask the Locals: Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth-Downtown is our region’s premier place to stay and dine
It’s a combination of location, hospitality, amenities and smart pricing that makes the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth-Downtown the first place locals recommend when friends, family, or out-of-town clients ask where they should book.
Duluth Chamber emerges as state’s model for business-government partnership under Baumgartner’s vision
“I am so appreciative of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the energy and strategic advocacy the member organizations provide, and have deep respect for Matt and the Chamber leadership team.” -- Kevin Gray, St. Louis County’s top administrator
Concert series set to bring live music back aboard the William A. Irvin
The events are truly a Duluth-style night out. Where else can you watch the sun set over Lake Superior, see the Lift Bridge rise, and hear great music from the deck of a 1930s freighter?
Duluth’s story deserves local storytellers — and local investment
Mayor Roger Reinert has wisely steered Duluth back toward local control of its marketing by restoring Visit Duluth’s contract. Now there’s a chance to finish the job: to keep more of that marketing spend right here.
Howie: Remembering Terry Egerdahl, the Proctor kid whose heart shaped a community
Eggs’ sudden death sent shock waves through the community. A promising young coach, a loyal friend, a local legend — gone in an instant.
Chloe Johnson No. 2 on list of top Class of 2028 high school girls basketball prospects nationally
Ranked No. 2 overall by ASGR and the top point guard by ESPN for 2028, Johnson combines court vision and a smooth shooting stroke. Her early varsity success has already positioned her as one of the Midwest’s most closely followed recruits.
Howie: The four-game homestand Strawberry and Morris came to town
The St. Paul Saints rolled into town with Jack Morris and Darryl Strawberry in tow. Morris, a stallion of a right-hander from St. Paul, had already won 254 big-league games, earned five All-Star nods, and delivered that 10-inning shutout in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series for the Twins.
Sports Nuggets: Vikings open training camp on July 20
The Vikings open with rookies reporting July 20, veterans following on July 22, and practices heating up shortly after. A pair of joint sessions with the Patriots and three preseason games in August will accelerate evaluations ahead of final roster cuts.
Huge honeyberry harvest marks Farm LoLa’s 10th anniversary
By HOWIE HANSON Editor & Publisher WRENSHALL, Minn. — A decade after Jason Amundsen planted his first honeyberry bushes on a quiet patch of Carlton County farmland, Farm LoLa is celebrating its 10th season with a booming crop that’s turning heads across the region. The farm’s 8,000 bushes
Plan for your weekend in Duluth
No visit is complete without heading up to historic Enger Tower. Built in 1939 and perched high above the city, the tower offers the finest panoramic view of Duluth, the harbor and the endless blue of Lake Superior.
Howie: Inspired by Sid Hartman, I'm still chasing hometown excellence
My professional approach has been defined by two core principles I learned from Sid: outwork everyone and never betray a source. Like him, I’ve devoted countless hours to building relationships — with coaches, athletes, parents and administrators.
Hermantown to Winnipeg: Pionk, Samberg anchor Jets’ blueline — and cash in on NHL dreams
Pionk and Samberg openly extoll the virtues of living a few hours north of home. In straight-line distance, Winnipeg sits roughly 300 miles from Hermantown — an easy half-day drive that keeps family ties intact.
Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes
Late Thursday, after more than 48 hours of marathon bargaining, union leaders emerged with a tentative deal with Essentia. The contract includes a 9.75% wage increase phased over three years, and a one-year freeze on current staffing levels, preventing Essentia from implementing further reductions.
BREAKING: St. Luke’s nurses call off strike after marathon bargaining session
For now, relief at St. Luke’s offers a temporary reprieve — but the spotlight shifts squarely to Essentia, where both sides face critical days ahead that could shape the landscape of local healthcare for years to come.