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Bulldogs men's hockey names 2026-27 captains, all former Hermantown standouts

DULUTH — Minnesota Duluth will enter the 2026-27 men's hockey season with a leadership group built entirely from Hermantown. The Bulldogs announced their captains Friday after a midweek

Sep. 4, 2026 · 1 Minute Read

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DSSO to open Masterworks season with Gershwin, Ellington and American jazz rhythms

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will open its 2026-27 Masterworks season Sept. 19 with a distinctly American program featuring the music of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and John Mackey — and a familiar Twin Ports musician in the spotlight. Alexander Sandor, the DSSO’s principal pianist and a longtime member

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Northern Lights Foundation plans annual Children’s Charity Gala at DECC

The Northern Lights Foundation will hold its annual Children’s Charity Gala on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year will support area children and families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. The event will be held in the DECC’s

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Zeitgeist to hold annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser Oct. 10

Zeitgeist to hold annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser Oct. 10

Zeitgeist will hold its annual Spirit of the Times fundraiser Oct. 10 at the Zeitgeist Arts Building, 222 E. Superior St. Proceeds will support Zeitgeist’s arts and cultural programming across northeastern Minnesota, including theater, film, music, visual arts and community programs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Guests are

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Howie: The music they refused to silence

Inside the camp, conductor Rafael Schächter secretly assembled choirs, staging performances with limited resources and even a single smuggled score. These were not just artistic exercises — but acts of resistance, a way for prisoners to assert identity and dignity in a system designed to erase both.

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Howie: Cody Buus Invitational Courage Ride, Strib Varsity in the news

“Cody believed deeply in helping others, and this event keeps that spirit alive. Every rider, volunteer, and sponsor plays a part in making life a little easier for families and children facing the unthinkable.” -- Todd Buus, Cody’s father

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McMahon to speak at St. Scholastica’s Alworth Peace and Justice Lecture

The College of St. Scholastica will host New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon on Thursday, as part of the Alworth Center for the Study of Peace and Justice lecture series. McMahon, author of “The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the

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DECC to host 9th Duluth Winter Village

The Duluth Winter Village will return for its ninth year Dec. 6–7 with expanded attractions, local vendors and festive holiday spirit along the Lake Superior waterfront. The annual celebration, held outdoors along Harbor Drive and inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.

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Build North Expo headed to the Heritage Center

“Two things we’ve heard constantly over the years are that people want to start planning and building earlier in the year, and that they want to connect with experts who can take them from start to finish on their projects. That’s what the Build North Expo will do.” -- ABA's Lindsey Whitlinger

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Howie: Downtown Duluth golf fundraiser Monday at Ridgeview

Ridgeview’s willingness to open its doors underscores its role as more than just a golf course — it is a civic partner. Hosting more than 100 golfers and sponsors on Monday, the club is lending its prestige and setting to a cause to make downtown stronger and safer.

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Minnesota Mile returns Friday

The HowieHanson.com is powered by Lyric Kitchen · Bar The Minnesota Mile will bring runners back to Enger Park on Friday evening, offering a one-mile showcase on Skyline Parkway with some of the best views in the city and the chance to support youth athletics. The event, capped at

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Ryan Kern’s vision took flight — and Duluth’s sky hasn’t been the same since
Duluth Airshow founder Ryan Kern. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Ryan Kern’s vision took flight — and Duluth’s sky hasn’t been the same since

At a time when the city was searching for ways to reinvent itself beyond shipping and snow, Kern dared to see Duluth as a destination. The airshow he created has now become a staple of the summer tourism calendar, injecting millions into the local economy year after year.

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Duluth Drag Races returning to Lincoln Park
Ryan Kern spoke about the Duluth Drag Races at a press event on Tuesday afternoon. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Duluth Drag Races returning to Lincoln Park

As in previous years, the event will again benefit local nonprofit organizations. This year, the Valley Youth Center has been selected as the primary beneficiary, with a portion of the proceeds supporting its youth development work.

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DECC, Duluth FC, Wyatt Carlson in the news
DECC Executive Director Daniel Hartman. Howie / HowieHanson.com

DECC, Duluth FC, Wyatt Carlson in the news

Truth is, nobody does this kind of whimsical civic experience quite like the DECC. Remember their other big swings? The glitzy Bentleyville Christmas village that practically owns our lakefront each winter. The rollicking Oktoberfest.

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