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Anyone with information about the Canal Park shooting or the other recent shootings is asked to contact the Duluth Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit at 218.730.5050.
Tickets for Saturday's game are available through the Minnesota Monsters' official website, www.mnmonsters.com.
A 46-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct involving
The city's response should not be measured by the words spoken at a news conference but measured in the weeks and months ahead by successful investigations, accountability for those responsible, thoughtful prevention efforts and a renewed sense of confidence among the people who call Duluth home.
The tournament has become one of the premier showcases for elite international players under the age of 17, with many participants eventually advancing to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, the National Hockey League and future international competition.
Rather than simply documenting a pregame entrance, photog Oliver Tran captures the excitement, focus and anticipation that define one of the game's most emotional moments. The photograph invites viewers onto the field alongside the players as they prepare to compete in front of their home crowd.
Kentucky made sweeping roster changes Monday, announcing the suspension of eight players and the release of nine others in one of the most significant personnel overhauls of the Arena Football One season.
Each innovation sparked debate. Each was accused, at one time or another, of making journalism less authentic. Yet journalism endured because the profession was never about the equipment. It was about the work.
"We're putting character pieces in here. If we don't have those character pieces, we're dead in the water." -- Jacob Lambert
Howard will work alongside the club's leadership on player personnel decisions, football administration, strategic planning and other initiatives designed to support the franchise's long-term growth and competitive development.
The investigation remains active, and police said no additional information would be released at this time.
Two key members of the University of Minnesota Duluth's back-to-back NCAA championship teams will begin the 2026-27 season with
The next generation may build digital infrastructure that allows world-class medical expertise to reach every corner of northeastern Minnesota without asking every patient to make the trip to Duluth. That's a vision worth discussing.
County officials expect the expanded service area to approximately double the volume of waste handled at the landfill. Despite the increase, officials said the facility is expected to have a long operational lifespan.
Minnesota Power said the On Track program is intended to provide additional flexibility and financial support for customers working to bring their electric. accounts current.
The Minnesota Monsters signed veteran kicker Michael Hall today as its strengthens its roster for the stretch run of the 2026 season. Hall, a
The first step is honesty. Residents already know homelessness, addiction and mental illness exist. They also know downtown remains home to exceptional restaurants, successful small businesses, major employers, recognized attractions, a spectacular Lake Superior shoreline and people who work there.
Her experience as both a former player and youth coach is expected to provide continuity while allowing her to build on the culture that has made Proctor-Hermantown one of the state's most successful girls hockey programs.
With the regular season entering its final stretch, Sunday's game carries the feel of a playoff contest. The Monsters are trying to protect home turf and keep their postseason destiny firmly within reach. The Kentucky Barrels are trying to erase the memory of a one-sided defeat.
The strategy emphasizes expanding housing opportunities, improving public spaces, activating downtown streets, supporting business growth and making development more predictable for investors.
A section of the Willard Munger State Trail will reopen to the public Wednesday following an eight-month restoration project designed to improve fish
People rarely visit Duluth only once. They come for a weekend and return for a season. They bring children who later bring their own families. They discover a city that offers something increasingly valuable in modern America: authenticity.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Detroit Red Wings have doubled down on one of hockey's most recognizable Minnesota families. Detroit selected University of
Tribes have diversified their economies, invested in their future, built wealth and reclaimed lands that were historically theirs. Together, these efforts have produced remarkable progress.
The countdown to another exciting Northland girls basketball season has begun, and Howie Sports is launching its inaugural Early Northland Girls Basketball Watch List.
Sept. 4 (7 p.m.) — vs. Two Harbors Sept. 11 (7 p.m.) — at Hibbing Sept. 18 (7 p.m.) — at Cloquet Sept. 25
Sept. 3 (7 p.m.) — vs. Rock Ridge Sept. 11 (6 p.m.) — at Brainerd Sept. 18 (6 p.m.) — at Hermantown Sept. 25
ESKO — Esko High School athletes will continue their offseason development next week as the Eskomos' basketball, volleyball and soccer programs remain active with
VIRGINIA — Rock Ridge High School will host another busy week of summer athletics as basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and track and field programs keep
DULUTH — Denfeld High School's summer athletic calendar remains packed next week as football, volleyball, basketball, weight training and community programming headline another
DULUTH — Duluth East athletes will continue building toward the 2026-27 school year with another active week of summer workouts, highlighted by strength training,
CLOQUET — Summer preparation continues at a brisk pace for Cloquet High School athletes next week as basketball, soccer, volleyball and hockey programs, along with