Wisconsin regulators approve proposed Allete transaction plan
PSCW approval was needed because Allete owns Superior Water, Light and Power, a regulated utility that delivers electricity, natural gas and water to Wisconsin customers.
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Class 4A Section 3 Championship – Eagan vs. Apple Valley Section 4 Championship – Tartan vs. Cretin-Derham Hall Section 7 Championship – Centennial vs. Anoka Section 8 Championship – Moorhead vs. St. Michael-Albertville Class 3A Section 3 Championship – St. Paul Harding vs. St. Thomas Academy Section 4 Championship – St. Paul Johnson vs.
At the DECC
Hip-hop fans are in for an epic night as Method Man (of Wu-tang Clan), Redman (Def Squad), and Xzibit will take the AMSOIL Arena stage on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Underground rap icon Immortal Technique will join as a special guest performer. Method Man and Redman, longtime collaborators
Harrison Smith returning for 14th Vikings season
By Lindsey Young The Hitman is back for another one. Harrison Smith is returning for his 14th season as a Minnesota Viking after he and the team agreed to a restructured contract on Wednesday. It's a journey that began in 2012, when the Vikings drafted Smith 29th overall.
Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' offseason moves and non-moves
"I like a lot of it. I love the Jones resigning, love all the interior offensive line adds and the bulking up of the defensive side with Hargrave and Allen. The cornerback re-signings were good." -- Kelly Grgas Wheeler
Ferguson leads All-Lake Superior Conference boys basketball team
Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The 2025 All-Lake Superior Conference boys basketball team, as selected by Howie Hanson: FIRST TEAM MarNaries Ferguson, Duluth Denfeld senior guard Brooks Johnson, Duluth Marshall senior guard-forward Calvin Anderson, Superior junior Carter
Quote Me, Howie: Arik Forsman on the new Visit Duluth contract
“Thanks to board members, especially Karen Pionk and Lynne Williams, for their work on this with the city in recent years.” -- Arik Forsman
Allete names Jeff Scissons chief financial officer
“Jeff’s financial acumen and his principled, values-based, people-focused leadership have been instrumental in the development and successful execution of Allete’s Sustainability-in-Action strategy, and I am excited to work closely with him in this new role.” -- Allete CEO Bethany Owen.
Quote Me, Howie: Pete Radosovich on the Pine Knot News
Co-owner Pete Radosovich on the award-winning Pine Knot News, a locally owned, independent, hyperlocal weekly newspaper covering northern Carlton County with an office in Cloquet – "In a time when traditional newspapers are floundering, the Pine Knot News has succeeded because of our focus on hyper-local reputable
RIP, Bill Oswald
William Anthony Oswald passed away on March 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Duluth on June 27, 1954, the youngest of 7 to John and Blanche (Herstad) Oswald. A hockey enthusiast from a young age, he played at Lower Chester, Cathedral, and St. Scholastica. He
2025 Hermantown Boys Track & Field Schedule
Saturday, March 22 – Indoor meet, noon, St. Scholastica Friday, April 4 – at Pine City meet, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10 – at Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – at North Branch Invitational, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 – at Grand Rapids meet, 4:15 p.m.
2025 Hermantown Girls Track & Field Schedule
Saturday, March 22 – Indoor meet, noon, St. Scholastica Friday, April 4 – at Pine City meet, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10 – at Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – at North Branch Invitational, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 – at Grand Rapids meet, 4:15 p.m.
Vikings Notebook: Vikings, Jones agree to 2-year, $20M extension
Note: Vikings Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. By Lindsey Young Aaron Jones, Sr., and his sombrero are staying in Purple. The Vikings announced Sunday they've agreed to terms on a multiyear deal with the running back, who was
2025 Hermantown Baseball Schedule
Tuesday, April 1 – at Duluth Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Wade Stadium Thursday, April 10 – host Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 – host Hibbing, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – host Duluth Denfeld, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 – host Proctor, 4:30 p.m. Thursday,
2025 Hermantown Softball Schedule
Saturday, March 22 – Scrimmages at Eden Prairie Dome (various teams) Tuesday, April 8 – host Duluth Marshall, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 14 – host Greenway, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 – at Superior, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 – at Cloquet, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19
Prep Sports Notebook, Sunday
Note: Prep Sports Notebook is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld High School Boys Basketball Career Scoring Leaders 2,008 points – MarNaries Ferguson, 2025 1,880 – Josh Reinertsen, 2020 1,626 – Sean Seaman, 2001 1,189 – Matt Lien, 2004 1,144