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Duluth’s Harbor Monsters show what happens when a city dares to dream
Duluth Harbor Monsters head coach Tony O'Neil raised the league's playoff championship trophy in 2024. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Duluth’s Harbor Monsters show what happens when a city dares to dream

If the Harbor Monsters lift another trophy come this fall, it’ll belong to Duluth as much as the players in uniform — a testament to what’s possible when a city dares to dream together.

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Dan Hartman’s bold vision reinvigorates DECC

With strategic growth and bold imagination, the DECC and Bayfront could become the heartbeat of a city redefining itself—not just as a gritty port town, but as a premier northern destination for arts, entertainment and innovation.

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Viking Octantis cruise ship docked along DECC waterfront
Onlookers peeked at the Viking Octantis docked only feet from the DECC. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Viking Octantis cruise ship docked along DECC waterfront

"So it's not only the convenience of the new seawall dock space that's going to invite more cruise ship traffic, but also the visual coming down the hill and being struck in the face by a huge cruise ship tied up next to the DECC." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

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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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Republish It! DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman's Facebook post
Amsoil Arena at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Republish It! DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman's Facebook post

Said Hartman: "You may have heard that the DECC has a bonding request at the State Legislature. My hope is to explain why we are making the request, but also to explain the bonding process as well (it always confuses people, because it is confusing). Governmental explanation part: Every

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Quote Me, Howie: Dan Hartman

DECC Executive Director Dan Hartman on the new The Arena League indoor football team scheduled to begin play next June at Duluth Arena: "We're extremely excited for the start of the indoor football games, which will have a strong regional economic impact during the summer. Selfishly, I&

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