Quote Me, Howie: Brooks Johnson
“Brooks has become one of the most dynamic scorers in the state and is just scratching the surface of what he can be as a player.” -- Bulldogs men's basketball coach Justin Wieck
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Hermantown-Proctor and Esko-Cloquet highlight tonight's schedule
Northern Minnesota high school football features several rivalry games tonight. Hermantown (1-0) travels to Proctor (0-1) for a 7 p.m. kickoff in the most compelling matchup on a deep regional schedule, while Esko (1-0) visits Cloquet (0-1) at 5 p.m. in another neighborhood rivalry.
Howie on Hockey: Hermantown a Class 1A, Section 7 preseason co-favorite with Hibbing-Chisholm
Hermantown’s official season has not started, and nobody should confuse impressive returning statistics with a championship already won. Hibbing-Chisholm remains the Section 7A champion until somebody takes the trophy away.
St. Scholastica Alworth Center launches ‘Democracy in Action’ lecture series
“As we face an important midterm election in the United States, and a gubernatorial election among others in Minnesota, we thought this was the right moment to focus our attention on the practice of democracy” -- Tim Lorek, Alworth Center Director
Duluth Chamber sets 156th annual meeting for Nov. 5
DULUTH — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 156th Annual Meeting and Dinner Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The event, one of the region’s largest annual business gatherings, is expected to draw approximately 1,300 business, civic and community leaders to