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
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Howie: If Walz wins in 2026, this is what the map will look like
The question in 2026 isn’t just “Do you like Tim Walz?” It’s “Can he still make this particular map work one more time?” Right now, the answer is probably. But for the first time in his governorship, that “probably” comes with a real map of places where he can lose this thing.
Obit: John Haugland
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Haugland, born on February 14, 1943 — a true Valentine’s baby. John spent most of his life in the Proctor area, building a life rooted in hard work, determination,and innovation. Hard work came naturally to him. At just 18, he
Obit: Patricia McClellan
Patricia Regina McClellan, 99 years old, passed peacefully on the 15th of November 2025 of natural causes. She was born in Hibbing, MN on the 16th of July 1926, to Freda and Gordon Ritz and, she was the 5th of 12 siblings. She was lifelong resident of Western Duluth and
Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday Night
GIRLS BASKETBALL DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Denfeld opened its season with a 66–23 home victory over North Branch. Maurissa Hendricks scored 18 points for the Hunters, followed by 16 from Laynie Reinertsen and 15 from Victoria Nylund. Denfeld led 41–8 at halftime. MAYER, Minn. — Mountain Iron-Buhl knocked down 15