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QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.
BlueGreens head coach Thomas Pazo during the first half of Tuesday's 1-0 win against Minneapolis Blizzard at Walt Hunting Stadium. Howie / HowieHanson.com

QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.

"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo

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The Forsman family. Submitted

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Important Things to Know, from legendary Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman (Source: Forsman's blog): . The proposed condo project in Woodland was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission earlier this week. It goes to council in April. . Proposals for what to do with the Lester Park Golf Course property

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Local View: On President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection

Local reaction to President Joe Biden choosing not to seek reelection and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor: Fred Friedman – "Much of America displayed a lack of enthusiasm for both the President and the former President. Additionally, many voters are displeased at the move to

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Wednesday Notebook

Holdyn Evjen and Jack Slattengren of Hermantown will participate in the Minnesota Class 2A golf meet June 11-12 at Ridges at Sand Creek. . . . Sports Final: Duluth Marshall blitzed defending Class 2A state baseball champion Esko 9-0 today in a 7AA semifinal at Wade Stadium. Esko (21-3) will face either Proctor

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Quote Me, Howie: On the 'Wolves big series win against Denver

Fred Friedman – "Defeating the defending world champions on the road in game 7 is historic. Defense wins championships is more than just a slogan. The radical approach of playing with essentially two centers has worked before but rarely. The best examples were the San Antonio Spurs with Hall of

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Quote Me, Howie: Should the Vikings draft their franchise QB in 2024?

Fred Friedman – "They should select the right quarterback not the anyone that is available. If a franchise leader that gets them to the playoffs with accuracy and escapability and durability and the ability to read defenses is available, take him. Otherwise, go with defense. No time to gamble. That’

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Quote Me, Howie: On the Vikings' personnel/draft options

How should the Vikings approach the upcoming draft? Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor, businessman and Bulldogs and Duluth Central football great – "While Kirk Cousins isn’t the exciting type of quarterback that draws attention, his numbers before his injury placed him with the best in the league. Therefore, we

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Reinert selects Forsman as acting mayor
Roger Reinert at a 2023 mayoral election fundraiser. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Reinert selects Forsman as acting mayor

By Kelli Latuska Mayor Roger J. Reinert announced today in a press event at City Hall his selection of City Councilor Arik Forsman as mayor pro tem, or acting mayor. Councilor Forsman will serve as acting mayor for mayoral absences of shorter durations as needed over the next two years,

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Forsman's campaign Facebook page

Post It! Forsman's Facebook post

A recent Facebook post by At-Large Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman: "Tonight I got to check an item off the bucket list by throwing out the first pitch at the Duluth Huskies game! Sports has always been a passion of mine and I want to spend my next four

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Primary Election Tuesday

Primary Election Tuesday

The 2023 City of Duluth municipal primary election is Tuesday, August 8. Early voting for the primary election is currently underway at City Hall and will be available as an option to voters through Monday, August 7. Early voting hours in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall are

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