By Christopher Ingraham Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: the toll of 2023’s wildfire smoke; counties reconsider their forfeiture practices following Supreme Court decision; the municipal
Two-time defending Section 7AAA boys basketball champion Hermantown received a much-needed boost of confidence in a resounding 97-67 victory at nonconference Princeton last Tuesday night, when senior power forward Abe Soumis put his teammates on his shoulders and exploded for a game-high 41 points and 20 rebounds. Soumis, who continues
1. Minnetonka 6-0 2. Wayzata 7-0 3. Edina 6-1 4. Chanhassen 5-3 5. Rogers 6-1-1 6. Hill-Murray 4-1-1 7. Maple Grove 5-2 8. Rosemount 7-1 9. White Bear Lake 5-1 Teams to Watch: Centennial, Cretin-Derham Hall, Holy Angels, Holy Family, Lakeville South, Park of Cottage Grove, Roseau, Shakopee and St.
Tuesday Nordic Ski – at Grand Rapids (MI), 11 a.m. Girls Hockey – at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, 7 p.m. Game Notes: The Mirage (6-5-1) defeated South St. Paul 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Doug Woog Arena, with forwards Jane Eckstrom and Izy Fairchild each collecting a goal and an assist. Cloquet is
Welcome to the Duluth Heritage Sports Center in the Friendly West End.
By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: public-sector unions spend big in blue states; hundreds of workers vote out unions at Mayo Clinic; Minneapolis mandates apprenticeships for window washers; teachers unions’ contract negotiations drag
Earl N. Sellards, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 12th, 2023, at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Born to Charles Edwards and Emma Ottesen on April 5th, 1929, Earl attended Stowe School until 9th grade, later graduating from Morgan Park High
Wayne David Gunderson, affectionately known as Dave, left this world on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, after courageously battling cancer for two and a half years. Surrounded by his loving family at Essentia St Mary’s in Duluth, MN, Dave, 73, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and
The Boys & Girls Clubs in Duluth are getting into the holiday spirit with the help of employees from Allete and Minnesota Power. Today two teams of volunteers employees are transferring both Duluth branches into a magical holiday experience for the kids. Kids will be surprised to see the holiday
Two individuals who played critically important emergency management roles for St. Louis County during situations including the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of Line 3, multiple flooding events including the 2022 flooding in the Rainy River Basin, and other natural disasters have now been promoted. Duane "Dewey" Johnson has been
From Thursday night's Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert at Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Donna Mae McDonald, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2023. Donna was born in Duluth, MN on November 10, 1934 to Melvin and Ethel Soderberg. Donna loved her Lord and Savior! She was a member of Waters Edge Community Church, formerly
Despite Portman Amateur Hockey Association's optimism around being able to put on their second annual Great Skate event, mother nature is proving to be too difficult. Extreme warmth today followed by rain tomorrow will make it unfeasible, and unsafe, to host anything on Saturday. The board of directors
Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert announced today that he will be nominating David Montgomery as chief administrative officer and Jessica Fralich as city attorney. Montgomery previously served as city administrator for nine years under former mayors Don Ness and Emily Larson. He has a background in finance, budget and administration. “I’
Hermantown senior goaltender Dane Callaway has recorded back-to-back shutouts while backstopping his team to a 3-0-1 start, as the Hawks prepare for Saturday’s 1:15 p.m. home game against defending Minnesota Class 1A state champion Mahtomedi. “Dane leads by example, and his hard work and intensity set the
The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has named Eric Albrecht and Charles Black Lance to five-year terms on its Board of Directors. They join other Board members and staff in providing $1.2 million in scholarships each year to northern Minnesota students pursuing bachelor’s
