By HOWIE HANSON Editor & Publisher DULUTH, Minn. — The Northland is gearing up for a spectacular Fourth of July stretch, with picture-perfect summer weather expected to draw thousands to lakefront celebrations, small-town parades and the skies above Duluth for the long-awaited return of the Duluth Airshow. Forecasters
By HOWIE HANSON Let’s talk blunt truths about the Minnesota Vikings. This team — entering 2025 on the fragile hopes pinned to an untested rookie quarterback — is about to find out whether it can pound out victories the old-fashioned way. Because for all the modern spread concepts and glitzy
APPs at Essentia Health plan historic ULP strike DULUTH, Minn. — In a first for Minnesota, more than 400 Advanced Practice Providers across Essentia Health’s East Market have announced an Unfair Labor Practice strike set to begin July 10. The APPs — including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives and clinical
Steps from the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior’s bustling shipping canal, Grandma’s sits squarely in one of Minnesota’s busiest tourism zones. For many travelers, it’s the first stop off the highway and the final memory before heading home.
“Her incredible passion made a positive impact on so many students. Patty has set the bar high.” -- Nick Alworth on Patty Salo Downs, who is retiring on Monday
If you’re a sports fan in the Twin Ports, your Saturday mornings likely start with coffee and The Fan 106.5 FM. That’s where Brian Prudhomme and Dave Cook host Northland Sports Page, a program nearing its eighth year that’s become a fixture for local sports followers.
Harbor Monsters home tonight DULUTH — The Duluth Harbor Monsters professional Arena League indoor football team will host the Iowa Woo at 7 p.m. today at Duluth Arena. Watch the game online for free, here. 16-year-old girl injured in ATV crash near Hibbing HIBBING — A 16-year-old
Thanks to visionaries like Lois and Jeno Paulucci, Mickey Paulucci, Andy Borg and Scott Keenan, Duluth has a summer stage that many cities our size can only envy. It’s up to us to fill it, to support it, to keep inviting the world in.
Both sides might commit to what we could call a “patients first compact” — a written, public agreement spelling out mutual responsibilities to keep patient care from becoming a bargaining chip.
Larson’s return to frontline service signals a continuation of her public mission. As the nonprofit sector increasingly takes on responsibilities once handled by local governments, her crossover experience may prove vital.
“Northern News Now is committed to enhancing the viewing experience for our audience. By bringing North Star Sports and Entertainment into the MY9 Sports lineup, we’re expanding our reach and giving viewers more of what they love - quality, entertaining sports programming.” -- Todd Wentworth
With strategic growth and bold imagination, the DECC and Bayfront could become the heartbeat of a city redefining itself—not just as a gritty port town, but as a premier northern destination for arts, entertainment and innovation.
Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey doesn’t just fill seats — it fills a city with purpose each winter. As the puck drops on the 2025–26 season, the Bulldogs enter a defining moment. After three uncharacteristically harsh years on the ice, the pieces are finally in place for a turnaround
The NBA made it official this week: Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are now the controlling owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. It’s a new day in Minnesota basketball — one filled with optimism, high expectations, and real momentum. We fully support the league’s
“We are proud of the accomplishments achieved by our participants so far this year. For many, this marks the culmination of months of hard work and the overcoming of significant obstacles." -- Elena Foshay, director of Duluth Workforce Development
Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar has once again been recognized among the world’s best restaurants for wine by Wine Spectator magazine, marking more than 25 consecutive years of award-winning excellence. The Duluth-based restaurant earned a 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, one of
