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Howie: Ty Hanson has an NHL decision coming
DULUTH — Ty Hanson is playing what I suspect will be his final season of college hockey, and the Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman could have something waiting for him next spring that relatively few undrafted players
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Driver injured after medical incident sends vehicle into Cloquet River
INDUSTRIAL TOWNSHIP — A man suffered apparently minor injuries Thursday afternoon after experiencing a medical incident while driving and crashing his vehicle into the Cloquet
Howie: Minnesota Star Tribune hires award-winning reporter Sarah Todd to cover Timberwolves
The Minnesota Star Tribune has made one of its most impressive sports journalism hires in recent memory, bringing award-winning NBA reporter Sarah Todd
Holiday market brings local businesses, artists and makers together in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH — A new Holiday Market featuring regional artists, craftspeople, food producers and small businesses will open Nov. 19 at the Holiday Center in downtown
City of Duluth issues boil water advisory for some residents in the upper Woodland neighborhood
Howie: Minnesota schools must earn the next check
Homeowners are absorbing insurance increases, utility bills, groceries and taxes from multiple jurisdictions. Retirees must consider whether their income can support the accumulating cost of remaining in their homes. Parents supporting schools are also paying for the children attending them.
Howie: Minnesota voters deserve a job interview
A family worried about rent, groceries, child care or the next utility bill deserves a realistic account of what a governor can accomplish. State government has meaningful authority over some costs and limited influence over others. Candidates should be precise about the difference.
Friday night football should belong to the kids
A high school football game should be one of the easiest promises a community keeps to its children: Show up, cheer for your classmates
Jensina Rosen hired to lead Home and Community Based Services for St. Louis County
By Dana Kazel St. Louis County has hired Jensina Rosen to lead the Home and Community Based Services Division of its Public Health and
Howie: John 'Bah' Harrington won Olympic gold, but the Miracle on Ice never defined the man
No. 9 Bulldogs settle for 2-2 tie, remain unbeaten in four straight against Gophers
Timberwolves cut five players, finalize roster ahead of season opener at Miami
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have made their most significant personnel decisions of the final preseason weekend, releasing five players Saturday and moving closer to
Kaprizov expected back as injury-depleted Wild prepare for Columbus, demanding five-game road trip
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kirill Kaprizov is expected to return to the Minnesota Wild lineup Sunday evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets, providing an important
Howie: Two voices, one honest hockey game
“He'll give you a good, honest answer and he'll give you an answer right from the heart of a player's position. He can talk the game, he knows the game as well as anybody in the planet. I like that knowledge. It lends a lot to our broadcast.” -- Wally Shaver on his color commentator, Pat Micheletti
Bulldogs crush Gophers 7-1 as power play ignites offensive explosion at Amsoil Arena
Ty Hanson and Hunter Anderson score twice apiece, Plante brothers combine for six points as Minnesota Duluth delivers its most lopsided victory over Minnesota in more than four decades.
Wild's injury crisis puts Kaprizov's health in spotlight as five-game road trip approaches
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have won five of their first eight games, possess two of the NHL's most productive offensive