Quote Me, Howie: Phill Homere
"I can see him playing at the D2 level. But to get to D1, if he works on some small things, I think he could play at that level, too." -- Duluth Denfeld boys basketball coach Phill Homere on ultra-elite senior point guard Marnaries Ferguson
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Howie: The city budget they don't want you to understand
Local Government Aid alone covers nearly $35 million, about one-third of the budget. It’s the difference between black ink and red. Lose even 5 percent of that aid, and Duluth’s “balanced” budget implodes by millions. That’s not financial strength — that’s dependence disguised as stability.
DECC to host 9th Duluth Winter Village
The Duluth Winter Village will return for its ninth year Dec. 6–7 with expanded attractions, local vendors and festive holiday spirit along the Lake Superior waterfront. The annual celebration, held outdoors along Harbor Drive and inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.