Howie: The verdict on Reinert will be about direction, not personality
The question is no longer simply whether Roger Reinert deserves another term. The question is whether Duluth believes it is on the path it wants — and if not, who has the discipline, clarity and courage to alter it. November 2027 will deliver the verdict. The work of deciding it begins now.
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Howie: Sewell joins loaded Hermantown hockey lineup as Hawks reload for another state tournament run
HERMANTOWN — Hermantown already had the makings of one of Minnesota's most dangerous offensive teams entering the 2026-27 boys high school hockey season. Now the Hawks are adding another proven goal scorer, one who helped end their season last winter and spent this fall demonstrating that he can
Howie: Journalism's dirty little secret: We're using AI. It's time to admit it.
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Titanium Partners revives major 148-unit Duluth housing development near Lake Superior College
Most of the development would consist of studio apartments, with additional one- and two-bedroom units. Titanium said the project is designed largely for college students and young professionals, putting a new concentration of housing immediately adjacent to LSC.
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Howie: Augustana stuns No. 5 UMD in overtime after Bulldogs surrender late lead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnesota Duluth surrendered two goals in 17 seconds late in regulation, forced overtime on Zam Plante’s tying goal and then lost 20 seconds into the extra period as Augustana upset the fifth-ranked Bulldogs 4-3 Friday night at Midco Arena. The Bulldogs (2-1-
Simonson powers Hermantown past Esko
HERMANTOWN — Owen Simonson rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns, including a 69-yard scoring run, as Hermantown rallied past Esko 21-20 in nonconference high school football Friday night. The Hawks overcame an early deficit, dominated the ground game and scored the game's decisive touchdown in the
Minnesota Power customers to receive $122 million in bill credits beginning in January
“We’ve been working diligently to keep customer bills as low as possible, especially as they are facing increasing costs related to fuel, food and other household bills. Selling these land holdings and crediting those proceeds back to customers is an important effort to do just that.” Jennifer Cady
Duluth Area Chamber selects national firm to lead search for next president and CEO
DULUTH — The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has selected a national executive search firm to lead the recruitment of its next president and CEO, launching a nationwide search for a new leader of the regional business organization. Chamber board Chair Tiffany Hughes announced the selection of the firm in a