Quote Me, Howie: A few of my buddies chime in on Ovechkin, NCAA men's hoops
"Ovey’s record is unbelievable. But (Sidney) Crosby’s 20th year of averaging a point per game should be getting the same attention. Two great players that don’t come around very often." -- Mike Randolph
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"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer; The Minnesota Legislature convenes today
"I think we have some real playmakers this year who are excited for the challenge ahead. We graduated only eight seniors, although several were major contributors. For the first time in a long time, I like our depth." -- Hermantown Hawks football coach Mike Zagelmeyer
QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.
"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo
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Shea, Myran repeat as William A. Irvin 5K champions
The race attracted 2,525 finishers, narrowly missing the event record of 2,548 participants set in 2025. The William A. Irvin 5K serves as one of the traditional kickoff events for the annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, drawing runners from across the region and beyond to Duluth's waterfront.
Juneteenth Basketball Classic shows Duluth at its best
The event represented something larger than a summer exhibition. It was a reminder that basketball remains one of the city's most powerful community connectors, capable of bringing together people from different neighborhoods, backgrounds and generations for a common purpose.