Howie: Remembering Terry Egerdahl, the Proctor kid whose heart shaped a community
“Eggs’ sudden death sent shock waves through the community. A promising young coach, a loyal friend, a local legend — gone in an instant.
Chloe Johnson headlines list of top Class of 2028 high school girls basketball prospects nationally
Ranked No. 2 overall by ASGR and the top point guard by ESPN for 2028, Johnson combines court vision and a smooth shooting stroke. Her early varsity success has already positioned her as one of the Midwest’s most closely followed recruits.
Howie: The four-game homestand Strawberry and Morris came to town
The St. Paul Saints rolled into town with Jack Morris and Darryl Strawberry in tow. Morris, a stallion of a right-hander from St. Paul, had already won 254 big-league games, earned five All-Star nods, and delivered that 10-inning shutout in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series for the Twins.
Sports Nuggets: Vikings open training camp on July 20
The Vikings open with rookies reporting July 20, veterans following on July 22, and practices heating up shortly after. A pair of joint sessions with the Patriots and three preseason games in August will accelerate evaluations ahead of final roster cuts.
Huge honeyberry harvest marks Farm LoLa’s 10th anniversary
By HOWIE HANSON
Editor & Publisher
WRENSHALL, Minn. — A decade after Jason
Plan for your weekend in Duluth
No visit is complete without heading up to historic Enger Tower. Built in 1939 and perched high above the city, the tower offers the finest panoramic view of Duluth, the harbor and the endless blue of Lake Superior.
Howie: Inspired by Sid Hartman, I'm still chasing hometown excellence
My professional approach has been defined by two core principles I learned from Sid: outwork everyone and never betray a source. Like him, I’ve devoted countless hours to building relationships — with coaches, athletes, parents and administrators.
Hermantown to Winnipeg: Pionk, Samberg anchor Jets’ blueline — and cash in on NHL dreams
Pionk and Samberg openly extoll the virtues of living a few hours north of home. In straight-line distance, Winnipeg sits roughly 300 miles from Hermantown — an easy half-day drive that keeps family ties intact.
Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes
Late Thursday, after more than 48 hours of marathon bargaining, union leaders emerged with a tentative deal with Essentia. The contract includes a 9.75% wage increase phased over three years, and a one-year freeze on current staffing levels, preventing Essentia from implementing further reductions.
BREAKING: St. Luke’s nurses call off strike after marathon bargaining session
For now, relief at St. Luke’s offers a temporary reprieve — but the spotlight shifts squarely to Essentia, where both sides face critical days ahead that could shape the landscape of local healthcare for years to come.
Enger Park Golf Course shines with improvements, history and fresh energy
“Craig really understands how to make people feel valued. It’s a big reason the whole course feels so positive right now. From check-in to the 18th green, you can tell the operation is built around strong leadership and taking care of people.” -- A longtime Enger Park golfer
Chris Earl: 'John Baggs is definitely on my gratitude list'
Baggs' Saints won a boatload of games in the six years I covered them, from 2000 to 2005. He coached his players on handling the media, giving good sound bites and putting the baseball program in the best light.