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Six decades later, DECC Arena remains Duluth’s classic stage
The Arena continues to work because it has never depended on being the newest or largest venue. Its appeal is rooted in permanence: the steep rows, the compact concert setting, the proximity to the lake and the accumulated memories of everyone who has passed through its doors.
Defending champion Albany outguns Minnesota in AF1 semifinal
Monsters finish 9-5 after winning seven of their final nine games.
Howie on Vikings Training Camp: Murray leans on repetition, experience in quarterback competition
Murray’s arrival gives the Vikings a legitimate alternative to McCarthy and gives O’Connell flexibility he did not have when injuries repeatedly forced changes at the position last season. It also gives Murray a fresh opportunity after seven years in Arizona.
Funding for Scandia Cemetery shoreline restoration clears important hurdle
By DANA KAZEL St. Louis County's request for funding to stabilize the eroding shoreline of the privately-owned Scandia Cemetery, has cleared an important hurdle. The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) today voted to include $1.44 million for the project on its list of recommendations
Howie on Vikings Training Camp: Flores begins reshaping Vikings defense around Adams, Turner
Flores said Minnesota has assembled a productive mix of rookies, developing players and established veterans, creating legitimate battles at several positions.
Howie on Vikings Training Camp: O’Connell outlines Murray-McCarthy competition
“You don’t have to watch his tape very long to feel that play extension and the ability to not only steal some first downs with his legs, but he can go get a lot more than that.” -- Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell on projected QB1 Kyler Murray
Howie: Reinert must answer Duluth’s $4.5 million budget question
The City of Duluth administration cannot warn taxpayers about a projected $5.5 million deficit while refusing to explain a recurring $4.5 million funding stream redirected from general operations. The account now has nearly $9 million.
Monsters face Albany in AF1 semifinal Saturday afternoon in NY
Minnesota must limit QB1 Ja’Vonte Johnson’s turnovers and create points through defense or special teams. Albany must protect its quarterback, prevent explosive returns and force the Monsters to sustain drives.
Duluth’s 2027 mayoral election will test the DFL’s progressive turn
The 2027 election will not finally be decided by whether Duluth wants a progressive or a centrist. It will be decided by which candidate can make voters believe that City Hall is working for them.
Chloe Johnson’s national profile grows with elite summer invitations
Johnson has spent much of the summer competing for All Iowa Attack’s 17U team, regularly playing against athletes two and three years older. At the Nike Tournament of Champions West from July 10-13 in Las Vegas, Johnson averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists over six games.
Tim Meyer: Lester Park Golf Course Redevelopment Observations
Tim Meyer is a Duluth architect and community builder. Reach him at tim.meyer@meyergroupduluth.com Observations from this week's discussions on the Redevelopment of the Lester Park Golf Course seem again to be off point. Rather than show the leadership needed to come up with a solid
Wendy Durrwachter has become the council’s independent conscience
Wendy Durrwachter understands what it means to work for a living, raise children under financial pressure and confront people with more institutional power than she possesses. She does not appear to regard Duluth City Hall as a private club. Read more.