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Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert (left) held another well-attended campaign meet-and-greet in the friendly Lincoln Park Craft District on Thursday night.
Jon Carlson: What a wonderfully exciting time for sports and local theatre
As I was watching the final outs of the Minnesota Twins’ season, I was reminded that there are a lot of seasons ending/changing/starting. The smaller amount of daylight each day reminds us what season is coming up sooner than we’d like it to, but that’s why
Quote Me, Howie: How 'bout them Twins
On the 2023 Twins season: Arik Forsman – “In Minnesota we’re used to our professional sports teams having their seasons end in heartbreak. But the 2023 Twins and their young talent showed great promise for the future even in defeat this postseason and they should be a force to be
Northern Lights Foundation annual Children's Charity Gala Wednesday at the DECC
Community members will gather next week in support of the Northern Lights Foundation at the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The Northern Lights Foundation will hold its annual Children’s Charity Gala on Wednesday, October 18 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. “It’s through events like this
Jon Carlson: Really, The Renaissance Man?
Well, I have ridden a horse, I’ve probably wrestled with my siblings (or wrestled with my thoughts), probably wrote some assigned poetry but never fought as a swordsman.
Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews
Hermantown High hockey coach Patrick Andrews on the upcoming 2023-24 season: "As we sit one month out from the start of our season we have two guys excelling at juniors and six players in the fall elite league, as well as countless other guys playing in a variety of
St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference opens today at the DECC
More than 2,500 people are scheduled to attend the 41st annual St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference, which opens today at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The annual conference is one of the largest in the state for human services professionals, and runs through Friday. This year&
Sydney Hansen, Festival of the Trees, Minnesota Twins in the news
Sydney Hansen of Duluth has earned a spot in the top-80 on the Music Row 'Country Breakout Radio Charts' with her popular single 'You Or The Whiskey'. "As an indie country artist, being placed alongside my idols including Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Jelly
Incumbent's View: Re-elect tenacious bulldog for fiscal responsibility
Every day I hear from the citizens I'm honored to serve in Duluth's 4th City Council District who say they wish the city would quit inventing new ways to dip into their wallets. I share their frustration.
Anything Goes: Youth Edition opening night October 27
Duluth Playhouse will launch its Youth Theatre season with Anything Goes: Youth Edition, running October 27-29, 2023 at the NorShor Theatre. Starring 29 of the most talented young performers from the Twin Ports area, this wacky shipboard farce will take audiences on a voyage of madcap characters, witty banter, brilliant
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman Hamas attack 'immoral and shameful beyond words'
Fred Friedman on the Hamas attack on Israel – "This is the worst time since 9/11. The despicable Hamas terrorist attack on innocent Israelis and tourists from all over requires difficult and complicated decisions for Israel. If they do little, the terrorists will regard them as weak and attack
Festival of Trees fundraiser at the DECC
“We had over 6,000 visitors at last year’s Festival of Trees. Many of our attendees come back year after year to see what’s new and to get a head start on their holiday shopping.” -- JLD President Angela Engblom.
Prep Boys Hockey Watchlist, Preseason Awards
HERMANTOWN D – Junior Henry Peterson, sophomore Aj Francisco, and seniors Drew Nelson and Will Esterbrooks F – Seniors Joshua Kauppinen and Dallas Vieau, junior River Freeman and sophomore Sawyer Rust G – Senior Dane Callaway CLOQUET-ESKO-CARLTON D – Junior Karson Young F – Seniors Joseph Antonutti and Jace Stewart G – Senior Logan Sickmann DULUTH
Mike Zagelmeyer: A lasting tribute to Daryl Illikainen this Friday night
This Friday, during halftime of its homecoming game against Esko, Hermantown Football will induct former player and coach Daryl Illikainen into its prestigious Hermantown Football Hall of Fame. Gametime is 7 p.m. Coach Illikainen started his football career at Hermantown middle school as a 7th grader. He has a
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office offers first ever Citizens' Academy
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is offering the public a new opportunity for an inside look at how it operates through a 10-week Citizens' Academy. Classes begin November 1 and will be offered Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes will include interactive presentations and
St. Scholastica early post-graduation earnings best among Minnesota public and private colleges
New data released by the US Census Bureau reveals that the median earnings of The College of St. Scholastica undergraduate alumni are $49,673 one year after graduating. That is $11,212 more than the median earnings of graduates of all Minnesota four-year colleges, public or private, one year after