Monsters release 2026 schedule
Minnesota’s home schedule begins in Week 7, when Nashville visits. Kentucky comes to Minnesota in Week 8.
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Obit: Dennis Comfort
Dennis Dale Comfort, 73, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota, the city where he was born on December 2, 1952. Known to many as Denny, he lived a life filled with rhythm, love, and unwavering loyalty. A proud Duluth native, Denny’s journey began and ended
Obit: Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson, age 76, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and devoted family man, passed away on December 10th surrounded by loved ones. Born in Aitkin, MN, he answered the call to serve his country at the age of 19, serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during
Obit: Melanie Ringstad
Melanie Susan Ringstad, 64, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully, with her sister and brother at her side, on December 8, 2025, at Heritage Haven. She was born on July 18, 1961, child of Robert and Carol Ringstad. Melanie grew up in the Lincoln Park and Piedmont neighborhoods, graduated from
Howie: Jane Pederson Jandl, Azrin Awal, Jerry Staley in the news
Howie's column is powered by Lyric Kitchen · Bar | eMail Howie The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center has hired Jane Pederson Jandl as its new associate director of sales. Jandl will oversee revenue development and manage key client relationships for events booked within an 18-month window. Her portfolio will include
Obit: Nayda Voss
Nayda Voss, 60, of Pike Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday December 5, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 11, 1965, to Verdaine and Bernita Holsteen Richter. Nayda graduated from LSU; she had been working at Pike Lake Dental as an insurance coordinator. She
Hibbing traffic stop leads to 3-pound meth seizure, two arrests
HIBBING, Minn. (HH) — Authorities seized about 3 pounds of methamphetamine and arrested two people following a pair of search warrants last week in Hibbing, according to the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. Task force members detained Travis Timothy White, 42, during a traffic stop about 5:50 a.m.
Obit: Carol Corser
Carol Jean Corser, 67, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital. Carol was born on July 29, 1958 in Duluth to Marshall and Edna (Erickson) Corser. She was a 1978 graduate of Hermantown High School and worked for Garon Knitting Mills in her younger
Howie: Essentia Health hosts bipartisan lawmakers, highlights rural care challenges
“Essentia Health shows the vital role Minnesota-headquartered companies play in communities across our state. This visit gave legislators a firsthand look at how policy decisions impact access to quality health care for rural and Tribal communities.” -- MBP CEO Kurt Zellers
Obit: Dale Clauson
Dale Clauson lived his life independently and thrived on attending social activities. Dale was incredibly generous and caring. Maintaining relationships and supporting his friends and loved ones were always his top priority. Dale Arnold Clauson, 80, passed away on December 1, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Obit: Robert James Norstrom
Robert James Norstrom passed away on November 25, 2025 at Mount Royal Pines in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for the DM & IR Railroad and was a member of the Minnesota National Guard. He was photographed in uniform with JFK. He was a master gardener and an accomplished figure skater.
Duluth Marshall, Hermantown battle to OT tie
Hermantown moved to 3-0-2 and will remain home Thursday to face Centennial. Marshall is 5-0-1 heading into Friday’s trip to Rochester Mayo.
50-Yard Football: IFL lands Yahoo Sports Network contract
“This is a big step for both of us. We are giving our coaches and players more opportunities to show what they bring to the game, while our fans have more ways to take in the action with all the viewing options Yahoo offers.” -- Todd Tryon, Commissioner of the Indoor Football League
AF1 Transactions
AF1 teams Minnesota, Michigan and Washington announced several roster moves today. Minnesota added depth on defense and size up front, Michigan bolstered its offensive line, and Washington saw one player sign with the Canadian Football League. One release was also announced. Recent Transactions Signings Jarvai Flowers, WR, 6-foot, 180 pounds,
Howie: Duluth's housing needs built on fiction
Duluth’s most significant population story of the last 60 years is not growth — it is survival. That alone deserves credit. But it does not justify the current narrative.
Obit: Suzie Cavallin Stokes
Susan “Suzie” Margaret Cavallin Stokes of Esko, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 4, 1946, in Two Harbors to Swaney Carl Benjamin and Margaret Eleanor Driscoll Cavallin. A graduate of Two Harbors High School Class