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Aspirus St. Luke’s, St. Louis County in the news

Aspirus St. Luke’s will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Medical District East Parking Ramp on campus Tuesday afternoon. The state-of-the-art, $14 million facility provides 330 parking spaces for the convenience of patients, visitors and staff of Aspirus St. Luke’s, and is also accessible to the general

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Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Legendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team, top players and upcoming 2024 season: "I don't put a lot of stock in preseason hype, as

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Harbor Monsters pound Lunkers, host league championship game next weekend
Quarterback Ja' Vonte Johnson of the Duluth Harbors Monsters threw a sidearm pass off his back foot while being pressured by an Ozarks Lunkers rusher in an Arena League playoff game Saturday night at DECC Arena. Duluth won 50-18 and will play host to the Iowa Woo in the league championship game next weekend. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Harbor Monsters pound Lunkers, host league championship game next weekend

The Duluth Harbor Monsters blitzed the Ozarks Lunkers 50-18 in an Arena League semifinal Saturday night at DECC Arena. Duluth, which has won five straight, will host the Iowa Woo in the league championship game next weekend.

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Quote Me, Howie: Erik Lofald

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on the mighty 2024 Hunters: "We are looking forward to the upcoming season. On the offensive side of the ball we return

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Howie's Best in Local Media, Community Relations

WDIO.com has received the title of Northland's Best Local News, Weather, and Sports Website. The site is renowned for its superior, professional, and reliable hyper-local content. The Lift, airing on 10/13 and hosted by the local media sensation Baihly Warfield, is ranked number one in the

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Suicide ticks down, remains more common in Greater Minnesota
Chart by the Minnesota Department of Health

Suicide ticks down, remains more common in Greater Minnesota

Suicide rates are much higher in parts of greater Minnesota than they are in the Twin Cities metro. In northeast Minnesota counties like Lake and Cook, the suicide rate is three or more times higher than it is in metro counties like Hennepin, Scott or Dakota.

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Labor likes Gov. Tim Walz for vice president — and other labor news
Gov. Tim Walz speaks to union leaders at the annual Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council convention in Duluth on July 20, 2023. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer.

Labor likes Gov. Tim Walz for vice president — and other labor news

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told CNN that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear are his two favorites for vice president given their track records of supporting unions.

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Anderson, Superior stole the show at Summer Jam

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Five Twin Ports boys basketball teams and key players to watch next season: Superior – Six-foot-6 junior forward Calvin Anderson, arguably the premier college prospect in the area, averaged 16

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Family Health Leaders

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as providing your family with a fresh, healthy and locally grown meal. That’s why Aspirus Health celebrates National Farmers Market Week. Farmers markets are great places to find fresh fruits and vegetables, and experts say it’s good to take advantage of the

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Business Notebook

Patty McGaffey was appointed President & CEO of Oneida Realty Company, a commercial real estate services firm in Duluth and established in 1908. Having served as the CEO since January 2023, she has now taken on the additional role of president following is a member of the Building Owners and

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Republish It!

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman posted this on the center's Facebook page Tuesday: "Things are hot at the DECC – not all of them in a good way. Over the last three years, the DECC has continued a dance of three steps forward as we invest in improvements,

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I-35 southbound ramp at Lake Avenue in Duluth closure extended

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced an extension of the closure for the I-35 southbound exit 256B at Lake Avenue/5th Avenue West until Tuesday, August 6, due to additional concrete work required before the exit can reopen. The following I-35 ramps will remain closed until September 7: * Northbound

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Minnesota Power receives key regulatory approvals for HVDC transmission project in support of a reliable, clean-energy future

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission granted the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the HVDC transmission project by Minnesota Power, aimed at boosting reliability, resiliency and supporting a clean energy future. Minnesota Power intends to upgrade and replace the aging infrastructure of its 465-mile HVDC line, which extends from

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