Howie: Monsters joining AF1 — and swear they’re staying in Duluth
“We are not going anywhere. We are Duluth’s team. We came from Duluth, and Duluth got us to where we’re at right now.” -- Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve Walters
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St. Louis County issues statement on passing of former Auditor Don Dicklich
Dicklich, originally from Hibbing, brought a wealth of private sector experience with him when he was appointed Auditor/Treasurer. He was honored by the Minnesota Association of County Officers as Auditor of the Year in 2016.
Howie: Duluth's rental fever
A city’s health isn’t measured by population spikes or press releases. It’s measured by whether the people who teach your kids, clean your clinics, plow your streets, and serve your coffee can afford to live within its limits.
Duluth to host World Juniors pre-tournament exhibitions
The pre-tournament games will give national teams a chance to adjust to time zones and North American-sized rinks, which are smaller than international ice surfaces.
Howie: The Gold Seal of Trust
“We are so fortunate and proud to have not one but two AMS-certified meteorologists. Justin and Sabrina have the passion and dedication needed to provide incredible forecasting to our community.” -- Debra Messer, WDIO's Vice President and General Manager
Howie: The Next Great Minnesota Export: Rural Health Innovation
Minnesota has exported iron ore, timber, and hockey players. Now it’s preparing to export something even more valuable: a pathway to rural health equity.
Chamber dinner sold out
Organizers say APi Group President and CEO Russ Becker’s remarks in his keynote address will highlight how the region’s strengths in talent and industry can shape global markets.
Four Duluth leaders named to Minnesota Chamber’s 2025–26 Leadership Class
Leadership Minnesota offers participants a behind-the-scenes view of the industries driving the state’s economy — including manufacturing, energy, technology, natural resources and public policy.
Howie: The Color of Rural Health
In the heart of northern Minnesota, Essentia Health and Tribal leader Samuel Moose are proving that equity isn’t a promise — it’s a practice. By turning sovereignty into shared governance and empathy into measurable outcomes, they’ve created the model Washington now tries to copy.
Howie: The next newsroom belongs to us
Together, we’ll create a place where Duluth’s true stories live again — unfiltered, unbought, and unafraid.
Howie: Lot D optics in motion
Duluth’s short-term goal is tactical — keep Inland’s exclusivity alive, hit the paperwork milestones, and convince the Legislature to fund the $10.85 million in site-prep money the city calls the key that unlocks $250 million in private investment.
Howie: Food, Heat and Hope: The Social Side of Medicine
“Connecting to other social services is a critical part of population-health improvement,” Dr. David Herman, President and CEO of Essentia Health, told the Senate. “Access to healthy food, transportation, and housing must be seen as part of health care.”
Hawks advance to Section 7AAAA football final
Hermantown led 14-8 at halftime and 28-16 after three quarters before Sleen’s third touchdown in the fourth extended the margin to 35-20.
Bulldogs blitz hapless Gophers, 3-0
The UMD men’s hockey team might not be ranked yet, but Friday night played like a team about to turn some heads. The Bulldogs blanked No. 12 Minnesota 3-0 at 3M Arena at Mariucci, earning their first win on the Gophers’ home ice since 2021 and extending their winning
Howie: From Fee for Service to Fee for Results
For once, a health-care revolution isn’t coming from Silicon Valley or Washington, but from the north shore of Lake Superior. And if it succeeds, the light in the pharmacy window — the one Herman says tells you whether a town is still alive — might stay on a little longer.
Howie: Judges, lawyers to rock the stage at ‘Law Law Palooza’ fundraiser
Proceeds from the evening will benefit Justice North’s mission of promoting equal access to justice throughout the region.