Quote Me, Howie: Arik Forsman on the new Visit Duluth contract
“Thanks to board members, especially Karen Pionk and Lynne Williams, for their work on this with the city in recent years.” -- Arik Forsman
Allete names Jeff Scissons chief financial officer
“Jeff’s financial acumen and his principled, values-based, people-focused leadership have been instrumental in the development and successful execution of Allete’s Sustainability-in-Action strategy, and I am excited to work closely with him in this new role.” -- Allete CEO Bethany Owen.
Quote Me, Howie: Pete Radosovich on the Pine Knot News
Co-owner Pete Radosovich on the award-winning Pine Knot News, a locally owned, independent, hyperlocal weekly newspaper covering northern Carlton County with an office in Cloquet – "In a time when traditional newspapers are floundering, the Pine Knot News has succeeded because of our focus on hyper-local reputable journalism. You won&
RIP, Bill Oswald
William Anthony Oswald passed away on March 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Duluth on June 27, 1954, the youngest of 7 to John and Blanche (Herstad) Oswald. A hockey enthusiast from a young age, he played at Lower Chester, Cathedral, and St. Scholastica. He
2025 Hermantown Boys Track & Field Schedule
Saturday, March 22 – Indoor meet, noon, St. Scholastica Friday, April 4 – at Pine City meet, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10 – at Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – at North Branch Invitational, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 – at Grand Rapids meet, 4:15 p.m. Thursday,
2025 Hermantown Girls Track & Field Schedule
Saturday, March 22 – Indoor meet, noon, St. Scholastica Friday, April 4 – at Pine City meet, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10 – at Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – at North Branch Invitational, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 – at Grand Rapids meet, 4:15 p.m. Thursday,
Vikings Notebook: Vikings, Jones agree to 2-year, $20M extension
Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. By Lindsey Young Aaron Jones, Sr., and his sombrero are staying in Purple. The Vikings announced Sunday they've agreed to terms on a multiyear deal with the running back, who was
2025 Hermantown Baseball Schedule
Tuesday, April 1 – at Duluth Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Wade Stadium Thursday, April 10 – host Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 – host Hibbing, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – host Duluth Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 – host Proctor, 4:30 p.m. Thursday,
2025 Hermantown Softball Schedule
Saturday, March 22 – Scrimmages at Eden Prairie Dome (various teams) Tuesday, April 8 – host Duluth Marshall, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 14 – host Greenway, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 – at Superior, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – at Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19
Prep Sports Notebook, Sunday
Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld High School Boys Basketball Career Scoring Leaders 2,008 points – MarNaries Ferguson, 2025 1,880 – Josh Reinertsen, 2020 1,626 – Sean Seaman, 2001 1,189 – Matt Lien, 2004 1,144
Prep Sports Notebook, Friday
Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. TONIGHT Section 7AAA Boys Basketball Semifinals Grand Rapids at Duluth Denfeld, 6 p.m. Hermantown at Hibbing, 6 p.m. Championship, Thursday, Mar. 13 At Duluth East, 7 p.m. Minnesota Class
Howie's Prep Notebook, Thursday
"As the underdog team in the section right now, and the fact that we're 'playing with House money,' I like where we're at and how the game could shake out tomorrow night." -- Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske of his team's Section 7AAA semifinal at Hibbing on Friday night
St. Louis County focuses on intersections near Lowell Elementary School
St. Louis County Public Works engineers are conducting planning studies for two intersections near Lowell Elementary School. As part of this work, the county is hosting a public meeting to get input from neighbors and anyone who regularly travels through this area. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11,
Lake Superior College hosting Business, Technology and Trades Open House this Thursday
Lake Superior College invites prospective students, families, and community members to explore hands-on career opportunities at the Business, Technology, and Trades Open House on Thursday, March 6, from 3-6 p.m. at LSC’s main campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to: . Tour LSC’s new Integrated Manufacturing space and
City of Duluth facilities and staff experiencing temporary phone system outage
City of Duluth press release The City of Duluth’s phone system is experiencing an outage that affects both incoming and outgoing calls. The duration of the outage is currently unknown, but work is underway to correct the issue. If you are trying to contact City of Duluth staff and
Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday
“It’s that magical time of year when teams have a chance to turn their dreams into realities. ... March Madness was built on Cinderella runs and hopefully ours will start Wednesday night.” -- Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske