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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
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Another Roger Reinert post on Facebook
Edit story"I am incredibly grateful for the joint endorsement from our Duluth Public Safety team. It's been many elections since a candidate for Mayor has had support from both fire and police ..." -- Roger Reinert
Canadian labor impasse halts Seaway operations, affects Duluth-Superior
Edit story“This situation affects oceangoing activity for the entire Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, which makes it everyone’s concern.” -- Deb DeLuca, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.
Duluth Chamber, St. Louis County, Minnesota Power in the news
Edit storyThe Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce will host the region’s largest and most prestigious business event and gathering of the year, the Duluth
Maki names Holets as Deputy County Attorney and appoints two assistants county attorneys to the Duluth office
Edit storySt. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki has promoted Jon Holets to serve as the Deputy County Attorney. In this role, he will assist in
Hockey Notebook
Edit storyBulldogs men's hockey recruits Zam and Max Plante are having strong starts to the 2023-24 season, with their respective teams. Zam
Temporary closure of Harbor Drive along the DECC waterfront begins Monday
Edit storyBeginning Monday, a portion of Harbor Drive will temporarily close for seawall and Harbor Plaza reconstruction (see the map above). Pedestrians and cyclists will
Community Connect this Thursday
Edit storyThe Donna Howard Community Connect will take place at the Damiano Center on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free community
Good Read and Video: Roger Reinert on Duluth's spiking property taxes
Edit storyLet’s discuss affordable property taxes. In 2016 the City of Duluth General Fund was $80M. In 2022, it was $106M. A 25% increase. In 2016 the City property tax levy was $24.2M. In 2022, it was $43.6M.
Good Read: BusinessNorth.com's Duluth mayoral interviews
Edit storyReporters question construction roadblocks, expensive housing, racial bias, high poverty rate, City Hall access.
Online property tax payment service is working again
Edit storyUpdated: 3:16 p.m. Monday The issue with the online property tax payment system has been resolved, and citizens are again able to
O'Neil named head coach of new Duluth indoor football team
Edit storyPopular Duluth Denfeld assistant football coach Tony O’Neil will serve as the inaugural head coach of the new Duluth Harbor Monsters indoor football
Quote Me, Howie: Seth Justice Loeffler-Kemp, Jessica Worden
Edit storySeth Justice Loeffler-Kemp, Emily Larson for Duluth Mayor campaign manager, on the 2023 campaign: "Our campaign is nearing 10,000 doors knocked
Quote Me, Howie: Hawks coaches Mike Zagelmeyer, David Thompson, Andy Fenske
Edit storyLegendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team's 41-7 nonconference home loss to unbeaten Esko last week – "Friday night
Duluth Elections: Kathy Heltzer supports Emily Larson
Edit storyA recent Emily Larson for Duluth Mayor post on Facebook: "In a recent DNT letter to the editor, Kathy Heltzer outlined why she’
Quote Me, Howie: Fred Friedman, Erik Lofald
Edit storyFred Friedman on the 2023 Twins – "The Twins had an improved season because of much improved starting pitching and unanticipated offensive production from
Roger Reinert: Let's improve our failing streets, once and for all
Edit storyA recent Roger Reinert for Mayor post on Facebook: "Duluth! It seems like winter was forever ago, but if you're like
Photo of the Day
Edit storyDuluth Denfeld wide receiver-safety KJ Pulliam kissed his mom, Sarah Nyen, after being introduced during a Senior Night pregame ceremony prior to the
Photo of the Day
Edit storyDuluth mayoral candidate Roger Reinert (left) held another well-attended campaign meet-and-greet in the friendly Lincoln Park Craft District on Thursday night.
Jon Carlson: What a wonderfully exciting time for sports and local theatre
Edit storyAs I was watching the final outs of the Minnesota Twins’ season, I was reminded that there are a lot of seasons ending/changing/
Quote Me, Howie: How 'bout them Twins
Edit storyOn the 2023 Twins season: Arik Forsman – “In Minnesota we’re used to our professional sports teams having their seasons end in heartbreak. But
Northern Lights Foundation annual Children's Charity Gala Wednesday at the DECC
Edit storyCommunity members will gather next week in support of the Northern Lights Foundation at the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The Northern
Jon Carlson: Really, The Renaissance Man?
Edit storyWell, I have ridden a horse, I’ve probably wrestled with my siblings (or wrestled with my thoughts), probably wrote some assigned poetry but never fought as a swordsman.
Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews
Edit storyHermantown High hockey coach Patrick Andrews on the upcoming 2023-24 season: "As we sit one month out from the start of our