I have long believed that communities are only as strong as their local newspaper. Today, I would expand that thought slightly: communities are only as strong as their commitment to local journalism. The future of the Duluth News Tribune matters because the future of local journalism matters.
FOX 21's success demonstrates that there remains an audience for serious local journalism when it is executed at a high level. Despite all the changes affecting the media industry, viewers continue to reward organizations that invest in quality reporting and credible journalism.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Malik Henry threw for five touchdowns and the Michigan Arsenal handed the Albany Firebirds their first loss of the 2026 Arena Football One season with a 57-39 victory Friday night at MVP Arena. The loss ended Albany's 20-game winning streak dating to the
DULUTH, Minn. — Ridgeview Country Club has announced its lineup of championship tournaments and member events for the 2026 golf season, highlighted by the 100th Men's Arrowhead Tournament and the 78th Women's Arrowhead Tournament. The summer schedule begins June 27 with two events, the 6th Annual Member-
Pionk will likely spend the prime years of the remainder of his career in Winnipeg, continue playing meaningful hockey deep into the spring and further cement his place among the most successful players ever to come through the University of Minnesota Duluth program.
For the first time, several local businesses will join the festival lineup alongside the DECC's culinary team. Participating vendors currently include MidCoast Catering, Burrito Union & Tequila Bar, Azteca's and Hungry Hippie Tacos. Organizers said additional vendors may be added before the event.
Garry Bjorklund and Dick Beardsley are not merely former champions. They helped transform a promising local race into a world-class event.
The screen becomes less important. The assistant becomes more important. That is where Apple believes the future is heading. And I think Apple is right.
The name Minnesota Monsters reflects an opportunity to attract fans from across northern Minnesota rather than solely from Duluth. If the organization continues to build on its current foundation, the franchise could become a long-term community and economic asset for the Twin Ports region.
"It's really exciting to be hosting this event in our community ... and I'm looking forward to the fans in Duluth creating an incredible atmosphere for these athletes and everyone visiting our city." -- Scott Sandelin, head coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth men's hockey team
The upcoming season will feature four major productions, led by the comedy mystery "Clue" on Nov. 11, followed by the Tony Award-winning musical comedy "Shucked" on Jan. 24, the acrobatic spectacle "Cirque Alice" on Feb. 4 and the Neil Diamond musical biography "A Beautiful Noise" on April 22.
The question is whether the senior class can transform potential into production, close the gap on Grand Rapids and bring a Section 7, Class 4A championship trophy back to Centricity Stadium.
Unfortunately, the new currency of leadership is visibility. You’re judged not by budgets balanced or streets repaired, but by how many times your face appears on a feed. The ribbon-cutting is no longer the celebration of work done; it is the work.
Sewell has a chance to become one of the premier players in northeastern Minnesota, and the Lumberjacks have enough returning talent around him to remain a factor in Section 7A.
The modern Duluth enjoyed by residents and visitors did not emerge by accident. It was built by people willing to invest their talent, resources and leadership in a city they believed could become more than its industrial past.
Senior forward Beau Christy (27 GP, 27 G, 17 A, 44 Pts) is the player everyone in Class A should know entering next season. He led Hermantown in goals and points and averaged 1.63 points per game. Nearly 40 percent of his points came from goals.
