Ryan Kern’s vision took flight — and Duluth’s sky hasn’t been the same since
At a time when the city was searching for ways to reinvent itself beyond shipping and snow, Kern dared to see Duluth as a destination. The airshow he created has now become a staple of the summer tourism calendar, injecting millions into the local economy year after year.
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Howie: Reinert has failed Downtown Duluth
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Howie: The real budget story begins now as Minnesota’s hidden deals start emerging
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Howie: Monsters' Aeden Johnson named AF1's best kicker at midpoint of season
Johnson drilled a 29-yard field goal in his team's first possession in overtime Saturday night, lifting the Minnesota Monsters to a dramatic 30-27 victory over Michigan in an Arena Football One game that felt exactly like the kind of chaos arena football was built to manufacture.
AF1 continues rapid digital growth
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