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Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark

Francisco's greatest investment may have been in the future of his own community. The finest evidence of that investment is not found in an old hockey record book, a client portfolio or a Hall of Fame plaque. It can be heard inside the Heritage Sports Center on a winter afternoon.

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Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities
Roger Reinert. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Local response to the political violence in the Twin Cities

"Melissa and John are both personal friends. Melissa was the mentor for my freshman class when I was elected to the House. John and I served in the Senate together and quickly became friends." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

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Quote Me, Howie: On Roger Reinert's mayoral work

Quote Me, Howie: On Roger Reinert's mayoral work

Gary Doty – "I appreciate that Mayor Roger Reinert has taken on the non-partisan job of mayor just as he should by doing what is best for the citizens of Duluth and not what a political party or any other organization is demanding. While certain groups may not be

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Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday
Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Howie's Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

“It’s that magical time of year when teams have a chance to turn their dreams into realities. ... March Madness was built on Cinderella runs and hopefully ours will start Wednesday night.” -- Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske

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Duluth's 2025 legislative priorites; Ness, Doty, Fanning on Lot D
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Duluth's 2025 legislative priorites; Ness, Doty, Fanning on Lot D

"Lot D, while a difficult parcel to develop because of its location to the bay, seawall issues and contamination, is a prime site that can become a valuable asset and addition to the Canal Park/Bayfront District." -- Former Duluth Mayor Gary Doty

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Quote Me, Howie: On Reinert's first State of the City Address

Gary Doty, former Duluth mayor – "Mayor Reinert did an excellent job of identifying the issues most Duluthians care about. He articulated well their current status, what changes need to take place and how he would tackle these challenges head on. He has placed a great deal of pressure on

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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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Duluth Central High artifacts exhibit at Depot now open
Former Duluth mayors Don Ness (left) and Gary Doty and fellow Duluth Central Alumni Association members sang the Duluth Central High School song at the grand opening of the Hurrah for the Red and White exhibit Monday morning at The Depot in Downtown Duluth. Howie / Duluth Times

Duluth Central High artifacts exhibit at Depot now open

“The history of Duluth Central High School is a big part of the history of the city, so this exhibit will appeal to everyone." -- Duluth Central Alumni Association chair Don Ness

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Howie Hanson: Gary Doty, Scott Hanna on Jim Malosky

Former Bulldogs football greats Gary Doty and Scott Hanna on their demanding late head coach Jim Malosky: Said Doty: "If you were to talk to anyone that survived four years at UMD under Coach Jim  Malosky, they would say it was an experience like no other. As players we

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