Howie: Duluth Schools’ referendum will rise or fall on trust
Financial need alone will not carry two operating referendum questions across the finish line Nov. 3. The district must confront a trust issue that has accumulated over two decades and explain why voters should believe the next 10-year, $103 million plan be better than the plans that preceded it.
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Body recovered from St. Louis River near Blatnik Bridge
DULUTH — Authorities recovered the body of a 34-year-old Duluth man from the St. Louis River early Saturday after an unoccupied vehicle was found near the center span of the Blatnik Bridge. Law enforcement was called about 3:30 a.m. Sept. 5 to investigate the vehicle. A Minnesota
Duluth chamber backs Google’s Hermantown data center, citing jobs, investment and regional growth
The Chamber’s resolution encourages continued collaboration among Google, Minnesota Power, the City of Hermantown, and regional stakeholders to ensure transparent communication, responsible development, and shared long-term benefits for residents and businesses.
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Hermantown defeats Proctor behind dominant rushing attack
PROCTOR — Hermantown rushed for 235 yards at 10.7 yards per carry and scored seven touchdowns in a 50-8 Northeast Red victory over Proctor on Friday night at Terry Egerdahl Memorial Field. The Hawks improved to 2-0 after scoring 35 points in the first half and finishing with
Hermantown, Grand Rapids improve to 2-0
Two weeks into the Minnesota high school football season, Section 7 is already beginning to separate contenders from everybody else. Hermantown (2-0) delivered the loudest statement Friday night, overwhelming rival Proctor (0-2) 50-8 on the road. The Hawks have scored 98 points in two games after opening
Curley, Gurske win Minnesota Mile
DULUTH — John Curley and Amber Gurske won the men’s and women’s titles Friday night at the 20th Minnesota Mile, while the Duluth event set a record with 677 finishers at Enger Park. Curley, 33, of Duluth, won the men’s race in 4 minutes, 30 seconds, finishing four
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.