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Quote Me, Howie: Pete Waggoner, Patrick Andrews on prep boys hockey
My ultra-savvy hockey buddy Pete Waggoner, founder and Director of Hockey Media Services at MNHockey.TV, on the 2023-24 Minnesota high school boys hockey season – "Every year we say it's an exciting year, and who knows what will happen? But this season, we may have the very
Minnesota Power seeks proposals for up to 300 megawatts of solar energy
Minnesota Power, a utility division of Allete, Inc., took an important step in advancing its EnergyForward vision for 100% carbon-free energy with the issuance of a Request for Proposals for up to 300 megawatts of regional solar energy to come online by 2027. The RFP follows Minnesota Power’s 2021
Hawks wide receiver Menzel to compete in all-star game
Hermantown senior wide receiver Peyton Menzel, a Bulldogs recruit, will participate in the Minnesota High School Football 50th All-Star Game on Saturday, December 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. "Goes to show that hard work and dedication pays off if you want
On the Record: Roger Said
"Let’s discuss affordable property taxes. In 2016 the City of Duluth General Fund was $80M. In 2022, it was $106M. A 25% increase. In 2016 the City property tax levy was $24.2M. In 2022, it was $43.6M. And that was after a proposed 9% property tax
On the Record: Roger Said
EXPECT MORE. DO BETTER. A city that works Streets and utilities. Public safety. Parks and libraries. Tax-base development. Housing. These core services are critical. When city government doesn’t do these well, no one else does. Let’s expect more. Let’s expect city services that work—and work well.
On the Record: Roger Said
Another Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert campaign promise – "Right now, everything seems extra hard. Increased property taxes and proposed fees on top of household budgets stretched thin by inflation. Lack of equipment at your neighborhood playground. Days to get out of your driveway after a major storm. Being told to
Girls High School Hockey State Rankings; Today's Regional Games
Source: HowieHanson.com CLASS A 1. Orono 2. South St. Paul 3. Holy Angels 4. Proctor-Hermantown 5. Duluth Marshall 6. Simley 7. Crookston 8. Warroad 9. Chisago Lakes 10. Fergus Falls CLASS AA 1. Andover 2. Minnetonka 3. Edina 4. Hill-Murray 5. Moorhead 6. Holy Family Catholic 7. Stillwater 8.
City of Duluth partners with St. Louis County to protect Tischer Creek
St. Louis County Public Works is scheduled to make numerous improvements on Woodland Avenue next year between Snively Road and Anoka Street, including repaving, replacing curbs and gutters, creating a center turn lane, and adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian crossings for improved safety. The County is working with the
On the Road to Grandma's
Kristi Schmidt was named the new board chair of Grandma’s Marathon on October 1. A former staff member at Grandma’s Marathon, Schmidt currently serves as the Director of Corporate Engagement for the University of Minnesota Duluth and has more than 25 years of marketing and public relations experience,
On the Record: Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert's campaign promises
From the Roger for Duluth campaign website – "We are revisiting the 5 Big Issues over the last few weeks leading up to the election, and this week we discussed STREETS!!! We're all talking about the condition of our streets last winter. Last spring. This summer. And let&
Prep Sports Notebook
Ray Anderson had 20 saves and Ilsa Lindaman scored two power-play goals to power visiting Duluth Marshall past Roseau 5-2 in a high school girls hockey opener for both teams Friday night. Annie Bachand, Nina Thorson and Hailey Cummins also scored for the Hilltoppers (1-0). . . . Ellie Marciniak and Mae McCall
Vikings announce Justin Jefferson's return to practice
By Lindsey Young EAGAN, Minn. – Justin Jefferson has made the first step to being back in action. The Vikings announced Jefferson returned to practice Wednesday, effectively activating the 21-day window in which the team can decide to elevate him from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster. Jefferson injured his hamstring
2023-24 Hermantown Boys Basketball Schedule/Results
Friday, Dec. 1 – Big Lake, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 – Montorville, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 – Duluth Denfeld, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 – Cloquet, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 – at Princeton, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 – at Hibbing, 7:15 p.m.
Quote Me, Howie Columns
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