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"This weekend will be exciting and incredibly challenging as we take on two AA powers in Cretin-Durham Hall and Hill Murray." -- Legendary Hermantown hockey coach Patrick Andrews
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HowieHanson.com unveils ‘Inside the Howie Newsroom’ homepage design
The redesign does not change the central purpose of HowieHanson.com. It is intended to make the site faster to scan, easier to understand and more distinctly local. “Inside the Howie Newsroom” gives that approach a name — and gives readers a clearer view of how Duluth’s news day is organized.
Grand Rapids, Hermantown headline opening week of northeastern Minnesota football
The 2026 high school football season in northeastern Minnesota begins this week with a familiar measuring stick: Grand Rapids owns Section 7, Class 4A until somebody proves otherwise. The Thunderhawks were 10-2 a year ago, swept through the Northeast Red District without a loss, outscored opponents 518-101 and
Howie: Before Duluth asks taxpayers for more, answer the $4.55 million question
"Redirecting those dollars to the enormous backlog of aging and deferred capital needs was a deliberate financial decision, and one I continue to strongly support. As I said in my 2026 State of the City, Duluth has too much of everything, and much of it is too old." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
County Board gives initial approval to 2027 tax levy, offset by record new construction
By Dana Kazel, Communications Manager The St. Louis County Board has given initial approval for its 2027 maximum property tax levy, capping the increase at 6.25%, or $12.67 million, despite even higher operating costs and budget pressures. Levy impacts will be offset by the county's 7%