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
Latest
Reprint It! Joel Sipress' thoughts on the recent Duluth mayoral election
Edit story"Can Roger reach the lofty goals he's set for himself? Probably not. So the folks who convinced themselves that everything is Emily's fault and all we need to do to fix it is elect a new mayor are likely to be disappointed." -- Joel Sipress
Duluth Police Report, Emily Larson post-election statement
Edit storyAs of Tuesday, in 2023, the Duluth Police Department had administered Narcan 110 times, 105 of which Narcan saved the individual from fatally overdosing.
County launches new campaign reminding people to renew their Medical Assistance eligibility
Edit storyThe end of the COVID-19 Public Health emergency earlier this year has led to challenges for people who rely on Medical Assistance (MA)
Quote Me, Howie: George Goldfarb
Edit story"Duluth is such a gem, there’s such an opportunity for Duluth to grow and prosper; let’s take it to the next level with a vote for Roger!" -- George Goldfarb
Minnesota Power files electric rate proposal
Edit storyAs Minnesota Power continues the transition to a reliable, resilient clean-energy future through its EnergyForward strategy, today the company is filing its 2024
Alworth scholarships increase to $24,000
Edit storyThe Marshal H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Scholarship Fund opens its annual scholarship application period on Wednesday, launching the Foundation’s 75th Anniversary year
MnDOT announces changes to Twin Ports Interchange project schedule
Edit storyGarfield/I-535 interchange to stay in current configuration through winter.
Jeff Frey’s headshot business transitions to new ownership
Edit storyJeff Frey Photography’s commercial portrait (headshot) business will become The Studio as it transitions to new ownership beginning November 1, 2023. After more
Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on tourism marketing
Edit storyDuluth mayoral candidates Emily Larson and Roger Reinert on Duluth's tourism marketing efforts – Said Emily – "My team and I have door-
2023 Duluth Elections, Down the Stretch
Edit storyAnother Facebook post by Duluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert – "Snow, Snow, Snow! It's a cloudy, rainy, cold fall day. The kind
Duluth Police arrest stolen vehicle suspect
Edit storyOn Wednesday, Duluth Police responded to a call of a stolen vehicle in the Piedmont area. While investigating the auto theft, investigators identified 41-
Quote Me, Howie: Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp
Edit storySeth Justice Loeffler-Kemp on the 21st Anniversary of the passing of late Sen. Paul Wellstone – "I spent yesterday morning traveling up to
Howie: Add three outdoor hockey rinks at the 'Frozen Wade'
Edit storyI invite readers to poke holes in this not-too-out there vision (comment below): Let's add three outdoor hockey rinks inside
Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert
Edit storyDuluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert on collecting the Duluth News Tribune Editorial Board's endorsement – "I'm grateful to the DNT
Quote Me, Howie: Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer
Edit storyHermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's 21-0 Section 7AAAA quarterfinal victory over Rock Ridge on Tuesday night, and looking
Prep Football Notebook
Edit storyHermantown blitzed Rock Ridge 21-0 in a Section 7AAAA football quarterfinal on Tuesday night at Centricity Stadium in Hermantown. The third-seeded Hawks
Quote Me, Howie: Emily Larson on the DNT's endorsement of Roger Reinert
Edit storyDuluth Mayor Emily Larson on the Duluth News Tribune editorial board today endorsing her opponent, Roger Reinert – "This is one endorsement in a
Good Read: Sydney Hansen's Facebook post
Edit storyRising country music star Sydney Hansen of Duluth posted the following on her Facebook page today: "To be a part of the 9th
Ness endorses Larson for re-election
Edit story"Now, overall, I think Roger is running a good and balanced campaign. But there is too much magical thinking on how to pay for everything he’s promising." -- Former Duluth mayor Don Ness
