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Quote Me, Howie: Vikings predictions

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Arik Forsman, Duluth City Councilor – “Falling leaves and football, please! Expectations for the Vikes should no doubt be lowered this year having lost (Kirk) Cousins to free agency and (J.J.) McCarthy

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Quote Me, Howie: Legendary Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Quote Me, Howie: Legendary Hawks FB coach Mike Zagelmeyer

Note: Quote Me, Howie is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on the Hawks' 72-0, season-opening home win against Proctor on Friday night: "I thought both coaching staffs did the best they could under the circumstances.

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Quote Me, Howie: Mike Zagelmeyer

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Legendary Hermantown football coach Mike Zagelmeyer on his team, top players and upcoming 2024 season: "I don't put a lot of stock in preseason hype, as

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Quote Me, Howie: Erik Lofald

Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on the mighty 2024 Hunters: "We are looking forward to the upcoming season. On the offensive side of the ball we return

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Local response to Jefferson's record-setting contract extension

On the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a four-year, $140M contract extension today: Don Ness – "Franchises are defined by generational talents. Page, Tarkenton, Carter, Randall, etc. Jefferson has the potential to be one of the all-time greats. As a fan, I want the Vikings to do everything they

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Quote Me, Howie: On the Harbor Monsters, Timberwolves

Local response to the Duluth Harbors Monsters' 86-34 indoor football exhibition victory over Up 1 Athletic Showcase (Atlanta) on Saturday night at Duluth Arena: Ebony Carter – "It was an amazing game. But it was more than that for me. I watched my son (Terrance Wenzel) and daughter (Mikayla

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Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks

Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks

Dyami Starks, founder of Starks Academy, a renowned basketball program, and Player Development Coach for All Iowa Attack, talks about Chloe Johnson, the basketball prodigy from Duluth Marshall – "Chloe (Johnson) has the ingredients to go down as one of Minnesota’s All-Time Greats (like Gianna Kneepkens before her). But

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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: 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 Downtown Duluth and Skywalk safety

“A clean and safe downtown is the canvas on which a thriving downtown is created. Our public safety efforts have been a top priority since my first day in office. We will enforce our community norms. Our public safety efforts will continue to develop as we actively evaluate city code

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Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

Quote Me, Howie: Andy Fenske

Hermantown boys basketball coach Andy Fenske on the Hawks' 95-82 loss to Chisago Lakes in the Section 7AAA championship game on Thursday night – "Obviously, the scoreboard didn't reflect what we wanted. The credit goes to Chisago Lakes for their work and execution of their game plan.

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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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Larissa Hubbartt, RN, and Sierra Dyer, RN, Minnesota Nurses Association chairs at St. Luke’s Duluth on St. Luke's new affiliation with Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health – “We are hopeful about this affiliation between St. Luke’s and Aspirus. Their commitment to preserving local decision-making reflects a shared dedication to

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