Don Ness

14
Mar
Quote Me, Howie: On Denfeld returning to state in boys basketball

Quote Me, Howie: On Denfeld returning to state in boys basketball

"Beyond the excitement of this run, Denfeld’s success has the power to unite our city and inspire future generations of young athletes across the region." -- Matt Baumgartner, president, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
5 min read
12
Mar
Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' offseason moves and non-moves

Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' offseason moves and non-moves

"I like a lot of it. I love the Jones resigning, love all the interior offensive line adds and the bulking up of the defensive side with Hargrave and Allen. The cornerback re-signings were good." -- Kelly Grgas Wheeler
4 min read
16
Dec
Duluth's 2025 legislative priorites; Ness, Doty, Fanning on Lot D

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
4 min read
30
May

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
2 min read
20
May

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
5 min read
29
Mar
Quote Me, Howie: Don Ness, Gary Doty, Daniel Fanning on Lot D development

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
3 min read
05
Mar

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
6 min read
24
Oct
Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert

Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert

5 min read
05
Oct
Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert on DECC finances, layoffs

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
6 min read
22
Sep

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
7 min read