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
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.
Duluth Drag Races returning to Lincoln Park
As in previous years, the event will again benefit local nonprofit organizations. This year, the Valley Youth Center has been selected as the primary beneficiary, with a portion of the proceeds supporting its youth development work.
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
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
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.
Howie: The smartest college decision in the Northland? Lake Superior College, hands down
This isn’t a backup school. This is the first choice for anyone who wants to get to work — or transfer to a four-year school later — without drowning in debt or spending their freshman year stuck in a 300-seat lecture hall learning theories they’ll never use.
Howie: An open letter to Justin Jefferson
The Wilfs — and let’s just call it like it is — chose not to invest in your prime. They picked the cheaper path, then wrapped it in branding and buzzwords and Kevin O’Connell’s “quarterback lab” fantasy. You’re now the face of a franchise that seems more focused on optics than outcome.
Howie: The quiet collapse of the Vikings brand — and the question every fan should be asking
Are the Wilfs actually in this to win? Because if you strip away the branding, the marketing jargon, and the empty optimism, the facts paint a troubling picture: the ownership group is acting like financial strategists, not football visionaries.
UMD men's hockey freshmen earn NCHC academic honors
A total of 11 University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey newcomers, including 10 freshmen, were named to the 2024-25 NCHC Academic All-Conference Team. Eight freshmen also earned the NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete designation. The honorees include Callum Arnott, Blake Bechen, Harper Bentz, Adam Gajan, Ty Hanson, Adam Kleber, Max Plante,
UMD to induct nine new members into Athletic Hall of Fame
UMD’s Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1991 and inducted its first class on Sept. 20, 1991, marking 61 years since the university’s first varsity athletic contest. With this year’s inductees, the Hall of Fame will grow to 151 members across 21 sports.
10 Things I’m Watching in Vikings Training Camp
EAGAN — You can slap a fresh coat of purple optimism on it, you can flood the team site with highlight reels and slo-mo cutups of third-stringers catching wobblers in shorts, but make no mistake — this Vikings camp ain’t a reload. It’s a teardown in denial. And the folks
Howie: The Wilfs are budgeting. Jefferson is bleeding
Let’s start with the truth no one in Eagan will say out loud: the Wilf family doesn’t want to spend real money on a starting quarterback. Not this year. Not when they can pitch a rookie lottery ticket, cash in on “development” buzz, and pocket the difference.
Clinic nurses, APPs at Essentia Health end historic ULP strike, return to work
“This campaign has redefined what healthcare workers in Duluth — and across Minnesota — are willing to fight for. From clinics to hospital floors, from RNs to APPs, the message is clear: patients must come first.” -- MNA prepared statement