UMD clips Miami 5-2, moves closer to home ice in the first round of the NCHC playoffs
Max Plante had a goal and an assist and Scout Truman the game-winner for the Bulldogs.
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Howie: Minnesota Monsters announce preseason event
The Monsters are Duluth’s newest professional arena football team and will compete in Arena One Football this season. The team will play home games at Amsoil Arena. Arena football is played indoors on a shortened, 50-yard field.
Howie: This is Duluth’s big-league moment
"I'm excited to see the move to AF1. I'm hoping that the Monsters can continue to grow their tradition of excellence against the next tier of talent representing teams from across the country. The move into Amsoil is another exciting development, bringing fans closer to the action." -- Don Ness
Tim Meyer: Are We Alone? Absolutely Not.
Former President Barack Obama said on a podcast that there are things in the sky we cannot explain — comments widely interpreted as acknowledgment that unidentified phenomena are real. He later walked parts of it back.
Obits: Hoagie
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at AMSOIL Arena in Duluth, with a program beginning at noon. The event will be livestreamed.
Winter weather event live updates
“So, hey Duluth, let's get after this together. This is winter in the Northland.” -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
Tuesday Prep Boys Hockey 7A, 7AA Scoreboard
Section 7A Boys Hockey Quarterfinals Hibbing/Chisholm 14, Ely 1 Proctor 2, International Falls 0 Hermantown 14, North Shore 0 Cloquet/Esko/Carlton 6, Greenway 0 Semifinals, Saturday (Amsoil Arena, Duluth) Hibbing/Chisholm vs. Proctor, 6:05 p.m. Hermantown vs. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton, 8:05 p.m. Championship, Wednesday,
Minnesota Power ready to respond to predicted winter storm
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Video of deputy-involved shooting in Duluth
Sgt. Berndt and Deputy Sobczak exited their patrol vehicles and gave verbal commands as they approached. Authorities said shots were fired from inside Felver’s vehicle toward the deputies. Berndt and Sobczak returned fire, striking Felver.
Howie: Cody Buus Invitational Courage Ride, Strib Varsity in the news
“Cody believed deeply in helping others, and this event keeps that spirit alive. Every rider, volunteer, and sponsor plays a part in making life a little easier for families and children facing the unthinkable.” -- Todd Buus, Cody’s father
Howie: I’ve written a new book, Minnesota 2050
If you care about where Minnesota is actually headed — if you work in government, health care, business, education, media, development or civic leadership — this is essential reading. The forces outlined here will shape budgets, careers, housing markets, school systems and regional stability.
Howie: The moment Amy Klobuchar has prepared for
The campaign will now test whether voters see her as the experienced hand who can “fix what’s wrong” — or as part of the same governing class they are increasingly skeptical of. It is a seasoned politician reading the room and deciding the room needs her.
Tim Meyer: Love for the place we live
Matt, Helen and Eddie have all passed. Helen’s funeral at St. Michael’s Church was the largest ever held there — before or since. I still miss Matt’s smile and his wave. Those of us who lived in the neighborhood carry their images with us — and the feeling of community they created.
Hermantown hosts Duluth Denfeld in boys basketball Tuesday
Following Tuesday’s game, Hermantown travels to Rock Ridge on Thursday and to Superior on Friday before closing the regular season with home games against North Branch on Feb. 26 and a road game at Duluth East on Feb. 27.
Hermantown seeded second in 1A, Section 7 boys hockey tourney
Hermantown is seeking a return to the section championship game after falling short of a state tournament berth last season. The Hawks have reached the Section 7A final multiple times in recent years and enter the postseason with 16 victories against a competitive schedule.
Howie: Bulldogs control path to home ice with four games remaining
This is not a dominant NCHC season for UMD. It’s been uneven. Productive at times. Leaky at others. But the opportunity is still there — not because they’ve been great, but because the middle of the league has been crowded and flawed.