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Howie

Duluth's homegrown columnist. Since 1971.

Pen-and-ink portrait of Howie Hanson

Howie Hanson

Editor & Publisher of HowieHanson.com

What I Cover

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 Background

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 Approach

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.

Contact Me

I welcome story ideas, questions, corrections and tips from readers. Email is the best way to reach me.

Email: GuyHowieHanson@gmail.com

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Saturday Prep Sports Notebook

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Friday Prep Sports Notebook

THURSDAY RESULTS Girls Basketball Duluth Marshall 102, Grand Rapids 36. Chloe Johnson had 37 points and Cairin Berger 20 for the Hilltoppers. Proctor 75,

St. Louis County seeking public input through survey

"We very much value the opinions and information we gain from this survey. In some cases, it becomes rationale to redirect resources, and in other instance we find it reaffirms that people appreciate decisions we've made." -- County Board Chair Annie Harala

Howie on Prep Sports

“What we hadn’t been able to do since the East Grand Forks and Mahtomedi weekend is play two great games back-to-back, so the real test for this group came on Saturday as we took the long bus ride to Warroad playing our first three-game week of the season.” -- Hawks hockey coach Patrick Andrews

Destination Duluth annual celebration tonight

In addition to celebrating the photographers, Destination Duluth will launch new branding and announce its new focus on Life Up North with the local message, by local people, to locals and potential visitors and new residents, that Life Up North is better.

Sports Notebook, Monday

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Sports Notebook, Sunday

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Howie's Sports Notebook, Saturday

“However, we have yet to have a complete a full game. We are hoping that as we continue to build that an ‘aha moment’ will come and we will be able to show teams what we can do for 36 minutes.” -- Hermantown girls basketball coach Eric Borndal

Vikings, Club One Under Notebooks

Jefferson wrapped up the regular season with 103 catches for 1,533 yards (14.9 average) and 10 touchdowns. He finished sixth in receptions, second in receiving yards and tied for sixth in TD catches this season.

DeLuca sets retirement date for May 2025

“Her leadership knows no bounds. She assembled a multi-talented team operating in synchrony to support a bold vision for the port ... and we’re grateful for her years of service.” -- Yvonne Prettner Solon, president of the Port Authority Board of Commissioners

Howie on Prep Sports, Tuesday

Former Hermantown standout Max Plante, fresh off a gold medal performance for Team USA at the 2025 World Junior Championship in Canada, will drop the ceremonial first puck before the much-anticipated Hermantown vs. St. Cloud Cathedral game on Thursday night.

Sports Notebook, Monday

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Sports Notebook, Saturday

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Ken Larson, Bulldogs, Prep Sports in the News

“While I feel humbled by this recognition, I accept it on behalf of the many generous donors and volunteers whose compassion and dedication ensure the Northern Lights Foundation continues to make a difference in so many lives.” -- Ken Larson

Prep Sports Notebook, Thursday

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Friday Prep Scoreboard

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Howie's Sports Notebook, Thursday

“We are still playing with lines combinations and matchups, so hopefully as we turn the calendar to 2025 we get a bit more consistency and cohesion as we establish an identity as a team.” -- Hermantown hockey coach Patrick Andrews

Howie's Sports Notebook, Monday

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Vikings Notebook

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Howie's Sports Notebook, Sunday

The Hawks are committed to pounding the ball inside to their ultra-elite bigs Olivia Johnson, Aurora Decker and Jailynn Sherrill, and standout guards Bailey Hermanson and Danika Bolf are lighting it up from the outside.