Duluth's homegrown columnist. Since 1971.
Editor & Publisher of HowieHanson.com
I write about power, business, sports and civic life in Duluth and across Minnesota. My columns examine the people making decisions, the organizations behind those decisions and what their choices mean for the communities they serve.
My journalism career began in 1971 at the Cloquet Pine Knot. More than five decades later, I'm still reporting and writing from Duluth. I publish HowieHanson.com, an independent site built around original columns, local reporting and Minnesota sports coverage.
My work combines reporting, analysis and commentary. I believe in checking facts, asking direct questions and giving readers enough information to make up their own minds. My reporting and opinions are mine, and I stand behind the words I publish.
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“We need more housing in our region in order for our communities to thrive into the future. Through this state-funded program, we hope to come alongside local communities to support their next steps in addressing their housing needs.” --Tony Sertich, president of the Northland Foundation.
“It has been amazing to see the success rate of the nesting and rearing of the peregrine chicks at both Boswell for over 30 years and Hibbard the last 17 years.” -- Josh Skelton, ALLETE vice president and Minnesota Power chief operating officer.
A small selection of photos from a well-attended Juneteenth event in Downtown Duluth on Thursday afternoon.
“We’re not asking for luxury. We’re asking for the respect and autonomy to care for people properly and the basic right to speak up without risking our jobs.” -- Sara Feldbrugge, an APP at Essentia
“Reducing benefits at the last minute is not only disrespectful, it’s dangerous. They’re offering less support and asking us to do more with it.” -- Andrea Rubesch, an Oncology-Hospice nurse at St. Luke’s.
“Patty worked with enthusiasm and encouragement of the students and alumni. She was proud of them, calling them Alworth Scholars. Patty also felt a kinship with the benefactors. She pored over instructions they had left behind and reconciled their wishes with the changing world of education.”
It’s that magical time of year when the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center kitchen revs up to serve hungry marathon runners at the annual
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council's mission is to create a healthy art and cultural ecosystem by offering support and resources for artistic professional development and equitable access for arts organizations and individuals to benefit all communities.
LSC recognized for excellence in concurrent enrollment programming, maintaining high standards for dual credit opportunities.
“Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect.”
"If someone has a heart attack, they don’t care who shows up – whether they’re a doctor, a paramedic, or a firefighter – if they know what they’re doing. With us strategically spread out with eight stations across the city, we can get to your house quickly." -- Eric Thompson
"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
“Councilor Mayou has been a strong and passionate advocate for his district. Anyone who heard him welcome attendees to the 2025 State of the City saw the heart he has for those neighborhoods.” -- Mayor Roger Reinert
"All I've told Christian is, 'Let's worry about that when it's time to worry about that, and all you can control is the here and now, and just continue to set weekly goals,' that he is crushing in a really positive way." -- Kevin O'Connell on Christian Darrisaw, who is rehabbing from a knee injury
EVENTS Happy Pride! June 1 – DPD Sidewalk and Streets event 11:30-1 PM at Denfeld H.S. providing vouchers to replace headlights, taillights
“We didn’t become nurses to play legal chess. We are here to save lives. However, Essentia’s refusal to address real workplace concerns is endangering our patients.” -- Katie Murray, an RN at Essentia-Duluth
The Wilderness will be inviting Barnes and Beumer to the team’s main tryout camp on July 20-24 in Cloquet.
Wheeler, located near the iron ore docks in Duluth, was bustling with activity on Tuesday evening, hosting pickleball, bocce, and softball open and league
“We will continue to analyze potential impacts of other legislation approved during yesterday’s fast-paced session. Likewise, we are monitoring impacts from federal legislation and actions that could come this fall.” -- St. Louis County administrator Kevin Gray
By Lindsey Young Josh Oliver is stickin' around a while. The Vikings on Tuesday announced they have agreed to terms with Oliver on
At approximately 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 9, Duluth Police responded to Klang Park for a report of a person with a weapon.
“The budget we are passing will fund the services Minnesotans rely on to live their daily lives, including care for people with disabilities and seniors, maintenance for roads and bridges, funding for courts and correctional facilities, and support for veterans” -- Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul
“The Twin Ports Cup isn’t just a game – it’s a new tradition. This is about celebrating the growth of soccer in our region and bringing our communities together through the game we love.” -- John Shuster, Duluth FC co-owner
"I think we have some real playmakers this year who are excited for the challenge ahead. We graduated only eight seniors, although several were major contributors. For the first time in a long time, I like our depth." -- Hermantown Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer
"Athletically, she's the best prospect in the area who has the most promising upside of any of the girls we've mentioned." -- Duluth Marshall standout Chloe Johnson on Hermantown sophomore power forward Jaylynn Sherill
Over 420 Going Bananas Run participants donned banana suits and raced through the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District on Saturday morning. A
A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert Facebook post today: "This entire week we are focusing on city streets and infrastructure projects. One critical and
