Howie Hanson

17 May 2025 · 2 min read

Expanded coverage of student-athlete recruiting coming to Minnesota

The Minnesota Star Tribune and Prep Network, a national leader in high school recruiting rankings and coverage based in Plymouth, Minn., are teaming up to co-produce expanded coverage of recruiting

17 May 2025 · 1 min read

Good Reads & Listens

Today at The Minnesota Star Tribune: 4 things to watch as Minnesota Legislature races to pass budget before deadlineA short special session may be necessary, lawmakers have acknowledged.Allison Kite‘

17 May 2025 · 2 min read

Dumping costs on to local property taxpayers is a shifty way to balance the state budget

We’ve been down this road before: When the state faced deficits in the first decade of this century, the state started many of these cost shifts and reduced aid to counties and cities. As a result, property taxes increased by record high percentages that have not been matched since.

17 May 2025 · 1 min read

Vikings sign Donovan Jackson and 2025 NFL draft class

Sign up for North Report By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced they have signed first-round pick Donovan Jackson. The offensive lineman from Ohio State was selected

17 May 2025 · 2 min read

William A. Irvin open for summer tours

Visitors can explore the massive engine room, elegant guest quarters, pilot house, and cargo holds that once carried the raw materials that built America.

17 May 2025 · 2 min read

Duluth Dylan Fest begins Sunday

Sign up for North Report With the wrap-up of the Homegrown Musical Festival, live music fans can look forward to the 2025 Duluth Dylan Fest which kicks off Sunday. The

17 May 2025 · 1 min read

Saturday Headlines

Good morning, loyal readers. Sign up for North Report DULUTH SPORTS – Duluth FC clipped Joy AC 3-1 in a NPSL amateur men's soccer match Thursday night. John Shuster

17 May 2025 · 3 min read

Duluth FC clips Joy AC 3-1 in 2025 home opener

“I’m happy with the result, but know that we can definitely be better. It was a good foundation to build off and glad we were able to come away with the victory.” -- Duluth FC head coach Thomas Pazo

17 May 2025 · 4 min read

What to know about the U.S. House GOP’s student loan overhaul

Aggregate limits, or the maximum amount a student can borrow, would cap at $50,000 for undergraduate programs; $100,000 for graduate programs; and $150,000 for professional programs, such as law or medical school.

16 May 2025 · 2 min read

Minnesota Court of Appeals to decide if state can prosecute cannabis crimes on tribal lands

By Max Nesterak The Minnesota Court of Appeals will review whether the state may prosecute tribal members for cannabis crimes on most Native reservations in the state, wading into new

16 May 2025 · 2 min read

Minnesota Power issues public safety notice in response to northeastern Minnesota wildfires

Minnesota Power will update customers as the situation evolves through its mobile outage app and website.

16 May 2025 · 3 min read

Alworth Memorial Fund awards 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota math and science students

“For 76 years, the Alworth Memorial Fund has realized there’s no better investment than in northern Minnesota young people with a passion for pursuing careers in math and science-related fields.” -- Patty Salo Downs, Executive Director of the Fund

15 May 2025 · 3 min read

Duluth FC opens tonight

Duluth FC’s new head coach, Thomas Pazo, aims to build on the club's past success in the National Premier Soccer League, which included a national semifinal appearance

15 May 2025 · 1 min read

St. Louis County launches study of Midway Road corridor near Pike Lake

The two-mile segment of Midway Road between Highway 194 in Hermantown and North Pike Lake Road in Canosia Township has a variety of safety concerns including a high density of

14 May 2025 · 2 min read

2025 Vikings Regular Season Schedule

Week 1 – Sept. 8 at Chicago Bears (MNF) Week 2 – Sept. 14 host Atlanta Falcons (SNF) Week 3 – Sept. 21 host Cincinnati Bengals Week 4 – Sept. 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers

14 May 2025 · 2 min read

Duluth FC hoping to make another playoff run this summer

Sign up for North Report By Howie Hanson Duluth FC’s new head coach, Thomas Pazo, aims to build on the club's past success in the National Premier

Duluth Preservation Alliance

12 May 2025 · 1 min read

The Duluth Preservation Alliance celebrates Duluth’s historical character

“The Duluth Preservation Alliance takes a lot of pride in recognizing those whose dedication to preservation is unwavering. Preservation is not easy, and an award like this is a symbolic gesture for their efforts." -- DPA President Blake Romenesko.

Sports

12 May 2025 · 1 min read

Sports Notebook, Monday

Duluth Marshall and Esko are the teams to beat in Class 2A, Section 7. Cherry is the team to beat in 1A, Section 7. And, mark it down in your calendar, Duluth FC will hold a public meet-and-greet on Tuesday night.