Howie Hanson

18 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Patty Salo Downs to retire as executive director of the Alworth Memorial Fund

“Patty worked with enthusiasm and encouragement of the students and alumni. She was proud of them, calling them Alworth Scholars. Patty also felt a kinship with the benefactors. She pored over instructions they had left behind and reconciled their wishes with the changing world of education.”

18 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner prep underway at the DECC

It’s that magical time of year when the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center kitchen revs up to serve hungry marathon runners at the annual Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner.

17 Jun 2025 · 12 min read

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Board approves grants

17 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Lake Superior College earns re-accreditation for College in the Schools Program

17 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Hortman's children release statement on their parents' deaths

15 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Quote Me, Howie: Eric Thompson, Yvonne Prettner Solon

15 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities

14 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Quote Me, Howie: Chaquana McEntyre on the amazing family event in Lincoln Park on Saturday

14 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Minnesota House Democratic leader, husband dead after targeted shooting

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