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Howie: Ja’Vonte Johnson is the heartbeat of the Harbor Monsters

Howie: Ja’Vonte Johnson is the heartbeat of the Harbor Monsters

DULUTH – Let’s get one thing straight about Ja’Vonte Johnson, the Duluth Harbor Monsters' QB1: he’s not just a baller. He’s the baller. And after dragging last year’s ragtag roster of semi-pros to a league championship title, he’s now commanding a fully loaded squad

Man arrested in Duluth after fleeing hospital following domestic assault allegation

Authorities say Thorson later left the hospital without authorization, prompting a renewed search effort over the weekend.

Golf Notebook: Mellin wins Arrowhead; Chamber, Enger Park events

The event marked the 99th running of the Arrowhead, widely regarded as the region’s signature amateur match-play tournament. Ridgeview’s firm greens and classic layout again proved a worthy stage, offering players a stern test over three days of competition.

Harbor Monsters to host Lunkers in playoff semifinal Saturday

Harbor Monsters to host Lunkers in playoff semifinal Saturday

Duluth clinched the No. 1 seed in The Arena League playoffs with a convincing 72-38 win over the Ozarks Lunkers on Saturday night at DECC Arena. The victory not only capped a strong regular season but also guaranteed home-field advantage through the playoffs, including a potential championship game.

Howie: Trust and integrity are cornerstones of public education

Howie: Trust and integrity are cornerstones of public education

Multiple referendums have been floated in recent years asking voters for more funding — and taxpayers have responded with a clear and resounding no. Not because we don’t support kids. We do. But because we no longer trust the system to spend responsibly.

Howie: Wild facing a tipping point next season

Howie: Wild facing a tipping point next season

Now it’s about whether this roster — a blend of hungry youth and hardened leaders — can break through the ceiling that’s held the franchise in place for nearly a decade. If they do, Kaprizov stays. If they don’t, buckle up.

Howie: Duluth's billion-dollar hospitals — and the neighborhoods left behind

Howie: Duluth's billion-dollar hospitals — and the neighborhoods left behind

Duluth’s health care transformation didn’t come free. It was paid for with public subsidies, neighborhood sacrifice, and long-term tax invisibility. The systems at the center of it all proudly proclaim their commitment to the community — even as the community quietly disappears around them.