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2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Alworth Memorial Fund announces new executive director

"Patty has laid a strong foundation for future growth, and we are committed to building on this legacy for many years to come. The board of trustees wish Patty well in her retirement." -- Board President Marieta Johnson on Patty Salo Downs

30 May 2025 · 2 min read

Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook

As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.

23 May 2025 · 2 min read

The Unconventional Chef story earns People’s Telly Silver Award

"It's great to see the Story North team recognized for what they packed into this short piece. They managed to bring to life what Chef Jerry and his crew do every day to feed our guests so well." -- Dan Hartman, DECC executive director

23 May 2025 · 2 min read

Duluth Playhouse opens Minnesota premiere of award-winning comedy tonight

“Home, I’m Darling does a wonderful job of asking its audience to still be engaged in these characters’ lives even after the curtain call – which I find incredibly compelling.” -- Director Mary Fox

St. Louis County

20 Feb 2024 · 2 min read

St. Louis County Board to fund seven projects aimed at combatting aquatic invasive species

The St. Louis County Board has given preliminary approval to distribute $709,393 of state funds for seven projects that focus on preventing the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

13 Feb 2024 · 1 min read

Can you help identify this armed robbery suspect?

The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the above photo. The individual is the suspect in the armed robbery that occurred on

13 Feb 2024 · 1 min read

Duluth photographers declare 'We Want Winter Back!'

A group of contributing photographers for Destination Duluth's Facebook and Instagram pages has banded together to declare to the world that “We want winter back!” by posting photos

9 Feb 2024 · 5 min read

No prosecution of Biden in classified documents case, DOJ special counsel says in report

“Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”

9 Feb 2024 · 1 min read

Duluth Playhouse News

Duluth Playhouse will open the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, running March 15-31 at the NorShor Theatre. Featuring an electrifying rock score, the show tells the story of a

3 Jan 2024 · 3 min read

St. Louis County Board selects Keith Nelson as board chair for 2024

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County commissioners today selected their longest serving and newest serving members for key leadership roles for 2024. The Board chose Commissioner Keith Nelson to serve

Grandma's Marathon

1 Jan 2024 · 1 min read

Registration open for first three YAF races in 2024

Registration is now open for the first three Young Athletes Foundation (YAF) fundraising running events scheduled for 2024, the organization announced today. Each of these events saw participation increase in

Howie Sports

31 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

This Week in Hermantown Prep Sports

Tuesday Nordic Skiing – at Cloquet, 5 p.m. Boys Hockey – at Proctor, 7 p.m. Game Notes: The Class 1A/No. 1-ranked Hawks will be looking to rebound from a

31 Dec 2023 · 4 min read

Quote Me, Howie: Prep boys basketball coaches Rhett McDonald and Andy Fenske, on their respective teams

Duluth East boys basketball coach Rhett McDonald on his young and quickly improving team, which has won two of its last three including a 90-81 victory over North Branch in

19 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

St. Louis County Board approves 2024 budget

The St. Louis County Board has unanimously approved its 2024 budget at $491,590,952. The budget supports key investments to ensure delivery of the county's broad range

Howie Sports

17 Dec 2023 · 1 min read

Jerry Borough's Minnesota Hockey Connection Class AA Minnesota High School Boys Hockey Rankings

1. Minnetonka 6-0 2. Wayzata 7-0 3. Edina 6-1 4. Chanhassen 5-3 5. Rogers 6-1-1 6. Hill-Murray 4-1-1 7. Maple Grove 5-2 8. Rosemount 7-1 9. White Bear Lake 5-1

15 Dec 2023 · 1 min read

Photo of the Day

Welcome to the Duluth Heritage Sports Center in the Friendly West End.

15 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

Public-sector unions spend more on politics in Minnesota than in nearly any other state

By Max Nesterak, Minnesota Reformer Take a seat in the Break Room, our round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: public-sector unions spend big in blue states;

Obituaries

15 Dec 2023 · 1 min read

Earl N. Sellards

Earl N. Sellards, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 12th, 2023, at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Born to Charles Edwards