Applications now open for The Minnesota Star Tribune’s 2025 Connect Grant
Underrepresented Minnesota businesses and nonprofits can now apply to receive marketing expertise and advertising credits
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Minnesota Star Tribune offers subscribers one year of New York Times access
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Star Tribune subscribers can receive one year of complimentary digital access to The New York Times under a new offer available to current and new print and digital subscribers. The year begins when a subscriber redeems the offer. Access to The Times requires an active Star Tribune subscription
HowieHanson.com unveils ‘Inside the Howie Newsroom’ homepage design
The redesign does not change the central purpose of HowieHanson.com. It is intended to make the site faster to scan, easier to understand and more distinctly local. “Inside the Howie Newsroom” gives that approach a name — and gives readers a clearer view of how Duluth’s news day is organized.
KQDS to broadcast Milwaukee Bucks games in Duluth-Superior market
KQDS FOX21 will broadcast Milwaukee Bucks games in the Duluth-Superior market during the 2026-27 NBA season under an agreement announced Thursday by the station and Coastal TV Broadcasting Group. KQDS will carry Bucks regular-season games made available for local television distribution. Most games will air on KQDS
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Howie: Duluth is making progress on Reinert's Big 5, but the numbers tell a more complicated story
Mayor Roger Reinert has delivered measurable results on housing, infrastructure and property taxes. But the city's financial problems, housing shortage and uncertain downtown recovery raise a more difficult question: Is Duluth becoming stronger, or simply managing its problems more effectively?
Howie: Bulldogs, Gophers have plenty to prove in rivalry showdown this weekend
Minnesota Duluth looks to recover from embarrassing weekend at Augustana; winless Minnesota brings new coach, talented roster and its own questions into two-game series.
Howie: Bulldogs embarrassed in Sioux Falls
The Bulldogs represent one of college hockey's most accomplished programs, backed by a tremendous facility, passionate supporters and a recruiting reputation built through decades of success. They compete in the NCHC, where championship expectations are established long before the opening faceoff.
No. 5 Bulldogs settle for 1-1 tie at Augustana, finish winless weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — No. 5 Minnesota Duluth outshot Augustana 35-22 but settled for a 1-1 overtime tie Saturday night at MIDCO Arena, completing a winless nonconference weekend against the Vikings. Junior defenseman Ty Hanson scored UMD's only goal, while freshman goaltender Carl Axelsson made 21