Howie Hanson

27 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

From Our Editorial Board: Patients First Compact needed in local healthcare negotiations

Both sides might commit to what we could call a “patients first compact” — a written, public agreement spelling out mutual responsibilities to keep patient care from becoming a bargaining chip.

27 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Howie: Thanks, Emily Larson, for your years of service to our region

Larson’s return to frontline service signals a continuation of her public mission. As the nonprofit sector increasingly takes on responsibilities once handled by local governments, her crossover experience may prove vital.

Sports

27 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Northern News Now expands regional sports coverage

“Northern News Now is committed to enhancing the viewing experience for our audience. By bringing North Star Sports and Entertainment into the MY9 Sports lineup, we’re expanding our reach and giving viewers more of what they love - quality, entertaining sports programming.” -- Todd Wentworth

Opinion

26 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Howie: Hartman’s bold vision reinvigorates DECC

Sports

26 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Rebuilding the Bulldog Way: Why 2025–26 could be a turning point for UMD

Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey doesn’t just fill seats—it fills a city with purpose each winter. As the puck drops on the 2025–26 season, the Bulldogs enter

26 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Our Perspective: Greater days ahead for the Timberwolves

The NBA made it official this week: Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are now the controlling owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. It’s a

26 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Duluth Workforce Development celebrates grads, highlights community impact

25 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Bellisio’s honored by Wine Spectator for top wine program

Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar has once again been recognized among the world’s best restaurants for wine by Wine Spectator magazine, marking more than 25 consecutive years

25 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Essentia nurses urge progress as contract talks continue

Essentia Health nurses, represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association, met with hospital representatives on Tuesday during the final scheduled bargaining session before their contract expires on June 30. The negotiations

25 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Breaking Events News: Mama Duck on her way back to Duluth

The World's Largest Rubber Duck joins a flotilla of maritime Tall Ships from the golden age of sailing available for onboard tours, USA Diving's Superior High Dive Challenge seventy feet above the Duluth Harbor, and more.

24 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

U.S. Navy bringing Navy Week back to Duluth

A mayoral proclamation is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 1 at the USS Duluth Anchor on the Lakewalk. Mayor Roger Reinert is expected to honor the Navy’s contributions to Duluth and the region.

24 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

MNA Prez Chris Rubesch: Negotiation dynamics favor Essentia, Aspirus

“In over two decades of nursing, I’ve never witnessed a crisis like this. Patients are arriving sicker than ever, but instead of increasing support, hospital leaders have gutted the frontlines. It’s dangerous.” -- Larissa Hubbartt, an RN at Aspirus St. Luke’s

23 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

Bulldogs banking on sophomore core, emerging players next season

Incoming forward Daniel Shlaine arrives with elite credentials after excelling at Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep and the USHL's Lincoln Stars. The 6-foot, 185-pound lefty from Russia is an elite playmaker with slick puck-handling skills and a quick release.

23 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

More housing coming to northeast Minnesota

20 Jun 2025 · 3 min read

Peregrine falcons hatched at Minnesota Power nest sites

“It has been amazing to see the success rate of the nesting and rearing of the peregrine chicks at both Boswell for over 30 years and Hibbard the last 17 years.” -- Josh Skelton, ALLETE vice president and Minnesota Power chief operating officer.

19 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Photos of the Day

Health

19 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Essentia Health advanced practice providers move toward ULP strike vote

“We’re not asking for luxury. We’re asking for the respect and autonomy to care for people properly and the basic right to speak up without risking our jobs.” -- Sara Feldbrugge, an APP at Essentia

Breaking News

From Our Editorial Board: Patients First Compact needed in local healthcare negotiations

Howie: Thanks, Emily Larson, for your years of service to our region

Northern News Now expands regional sports coverage

Howie: Hartman’s bold vision reinvigorates DECC

Rebuilding the Bulldog Way: Why 2025–26 could be a turning point for UMD

Our Perspective: Greater days ahead for the Timberwolves

Duluth Workforce Development celebrates grads, highlights community impact

Bellisio’s honored by Wine Spectator for top wine program

Essentia nurses urge progress as contract talks continue

Breaking Events News: Mama Duck on her way back to Duluth

U.S. Navy bringing Navy Week back to Duluth

MNA Prez Chris Rubesch: Negotiation dynamics favor Essentia, Aspirus

Bulldogs banking on sophomore core, emerging players next season

More housing coming to northeast Minnesota

Peregrine falcons hatched at Minnesota Power nest sites

Photos of the Day

Essentia Health advanced practice providers move toward ULP strike vote

Aspirus walks away from solutions, pushes concessions instead of care