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Demolition underway at Shoppers Auto Park in Downtown Duluth
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert poking fun at himself after only making a small dent in a cement block (upper right in photo) on his first sledgehammer swing to officially begin demolition at Shoppers Auto Park during a Wednesday press event. In his defense, he didn't swing hard on his first attempt. However, as expected, he knocked a big hole in his second attempt. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Demolition underway at Shoppers Auto Park in Downtown Duluth

Demolition is underway at the Shoppers Auto Park, as of Wednesday. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert officially kicked off demolition in a news conference, along with Ben and Dave Carleton of Carleton Companies, Inc., Downtown Duluth’s Kristi Stokes, City Councilor Arik Forsman and DEDA Director Tricia Hobbs, as well as

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St. Scholastica names new men's basketball head coach
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St. Scholastica names new men's basketball head coach

"I’m fired up and ready to build a first-class program that wins with toughness, class and pride. This isn’t just about basketball; it’s about developing young men and leaving a lasting legacy. Let’s build something legendary, together!" -- Jared Drake

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Today at The Minnesota Star Tribune
Tommy Sar has to push open the automatic doors that only partially opened in the skyway near the Press House Apartments where he lives in St. Paul. Sar, who uses a wheelchair, has lived in the Press House Apartments downtown since 2019. The skyway closures earlier this month severely limited his ability to access the eastern part of downtown. (Leila Navidi/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Today at The Minnesota Star Tribune

As buildings close, navigating downtown St. Paul skyways has become a hassle Office towers have fallen into financial distress in the era of hybrid and remote work. But shuttering them creates commuting, accessibility and small business obstacles. Read more. In the midst of global trade war, first saltie of the

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Local photo recognized by E&P
Duluth Denfeld wide receiver-defensive back KJ Pulliam kissed his mother on the cheek during parents' night introductions. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Local photo recognized by E&P

Another photo (above) snapped by Howie has been selected as Photo of the Month by Editor & Publisher. More photos taken by Howie of West Duluth activities:

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U.S. Education Department to restart defaulted student loan collections
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks at a press conference organized by House Democrats outside the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)

U.S. Education Department to restart defaulted student loan collections

"The Biden Administration misled borrowers: the executive branch does not have the constitutional authority to wipe debt away, nor do the loan balances simply disappear." -- U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

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Lake Superior College to host Earth Day Fair

Lake Superior College to host Earth Day Fair

By Jesse Robinson Lake Superior College will host its annual Earth Day Fair on Tuesday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the main concourse of its main campus. The fair will feature over 30 vendors, including agencies, non-profits, businesses, hiking & biking clubs, and LSC organizations,

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Howie's Saturday Prep Sports Notebook

Howie's Saturday Prep Sports Notebook

"It is not just the guys who are winning their events, but the support guys that work hard for the 3rd, 4th and 5th places that get us our points and make this team very fun to coach.” -- Hermantown boys track coach Tyler Homstad

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First oceangoing ships enroute to Duluth-Superior ports

First oceangoing ships enroute to Duluth-Superior ports

By Jayson Hron Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara is expected to be the first oceangoing arrival of 2025 in the Port of Duluth-Superior. The Japanese-built cargo vessel is currently navigating the St. Clair River. As of this morning, the captain estimates a Sunday arrival under Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge

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