Howie Hanson

14 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Local response to today's political violence in the Twin Cities

"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

14 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Minnesota House Democratic leader, husband dead after targeted shooting

By Michelle Griffith House Democratic-Farmer-Labor caucus leader Melissa Hortman, who was among the most influential Minnesota elected officials of the past decade, died on Saturday morning after a man impersonating

13 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Photos: Car window raindrops, never before published archives

13 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Duluth’s second district city councilor to exit council at end of month

“Councilor Mayou has been a strong and passionate advocate for his district. Anyone who heard him welcome attendees to the 2025 State of the City saw the heart he has for those neighborhoods.” -- Mayor Roger Reinert

13 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

5 takeaways from Jefferson, McCarthy and O'Connell minicamp media sessions

"All I've told Christian is, 'Let's worry about that when it's time to worry about that, and all you can control is the here and now, and just continue to set weekly goals,' that he is crushing in a really positive way." -- Kevin O'Connell on Christian Darrisaw, who is rehabbing from a knee injury

12 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

City of Duluth round up of events, staff spotlight for June 2025

EVENTS Happy Pride! June 1 – DPD Sidewalk and Streets event 11:30-1 PM at Denfeld H.S. providing vouchers to replace headlights, taillights and turn signals. June 8 – Trans Joy

Health

12 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

MNA nurses request mediation in negotiations with Essentia Health

“We didn’t become nurses to play legal chess. We are here to save lives. However, Essentia’s refusal to address real workplace concerns is endangering our patients.” -- Katie Murray, an RN at Essentia-Duluth

12 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Photos: Historic Enger Park golf course improvements nearly completed

11 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Minnesota Wilderness, J3 Insurance in the news

The Wilderness will be inviting Barnes and Beumer to the team’s main tryout camp on July 20-24 in Cloquet.

10 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Wheeler Field is a popular outdoor recreation center in Duluth every summer

Wheeler, located near the iron ore docks in Duluth, was bustling with activity on Tuesday evening, hosting pickleball, bocce, and softball open and league games. Horseshoes, tennis, sand volleyball are

10 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

St. Louis County leaders reflect on the 2025 legislative session

“We will continue to analyze potential impacts of other legislation approved during yesterday’s fast-paced session. Likewise, we are monitoring impacts from federal legislation and actions that could come this fall.” -- St. Louis County administrator Kevin Gray

10 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Vikings agree to terms on Josh Oliver contract extension

By Lindsey Young Josh Oliver is stickin' around a while. The Vikings on Tuesday announced they have agreed to terms with Oliver on a three-year extension to keep the

10 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Duluth Police Press Release: Altercation at Park

At approximately 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 9, Duluth Police responded to Klang Park for a report of a person with a weapon. Upon arrival, Officers located a juvenile

10 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Minnesota Legislature passes gloomy $66B budget

“The budget we are passing will fund the services Minnesotans rely on to live their daily lives, including care for people with disabilities and seniors, maintenance for roads and bridges, funding for courts and correctional facilities, and support for veterans” -- Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul

9 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Duluth FC to host Superior City FC in first-ever Twin Ports Cup soccer match

“The Twin Ports Cup isn’t just a game – it’s a new tradition. This is about celebrating the growth of soccer in our region and bringing our communities together through the game we love.” -- John Shuster, Duluth FC co-owner

9 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer; The Minnesota Legislature convenes today

"I think we have some real playmakers this year who are excited for the challenge ahead. We graduated only eight seniors, although several were major contributors. For the first time in a long time, I like our depth." -- Hermantown Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer

8 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

8 local prep girls basketball players to watch next season

"Athletically, she's the best prospect in the area who has the most promising upside of any of the girls we've mentioned." -- Duluth Marshall standout Chloe Johnson on Hermantown sophomore power forward Jaylynn Sherill

7 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Going Bananas Run a smashing success, in it's first year

Over 420 Going Bananas Run participants donned banana suits and raced through the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District on Saturday morning. A surprise guest known as “The Gorilla”