Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award
“I’m humbled by such a great honor. I’m always in awe when I hear stories of Marsh, and it’s amazing that he’s still such a pillar of the sports community in Duluth.” -- Clint Austin
John Gilbert
Quote Me, Howie: John Gilbert
Veteran pro, college, junior and prep hockey writer John Gilbert on the 2024-25 Bulldogs men's and women's hockey teams – "UMD hockey fans should prepare for one of the most exciting teams in the history of the men’s program. The arrival of a highly skilled
Quote Me, Howie: John Gilbert, Brian Prudhomme
Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. John Gilbert on the 2-0 Vikings – "Only two games in, Sam Darnold has been nearly flawless, especially after conquering the 49ers, who went into the game as a favorite to reach
Howie's Best in Local Media, Community Relations
WDIO.com has received the title of Northland's Best Local News, Weather, and Sports Website. The site is renowned for its superior, professional, and reliable hyper-local content. The Lift, airing on 10/13 and hosted by the local media sensation Baihly Warfield, is ranked number one in the
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
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
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’
Local response to Dalvin Cook release
Former Duluth Huskies general manager and current Enger Park Golf GM Craig Smith – "Too expensive for the organization to keep. I give the Viking’s credit for trying but his cap hit was too much for them to hang on to." Minnesota business leader Mark Labovitz – "The