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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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Great Lakes Aquarium: A tankful of trouble, then triumph
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Great Lakes Aquarium: A tankful of trouble, then triumph

“Great Lakes Aquarium didn’t have an easy start. There were many loud critics. But today, thanks to strong leadership and a clear commitment to its mission, it has not only survived — it’s thriving.” -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert

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Opinion: Duluth should fast-track sports dome, new Fryberger Arena to boost local economy and youth opportunities
Wheeler Field dome illustration. AI

Opinion: Duluth should fast-track sports dome, new Fryberger Arena to boost local economy and youth opportunities

By HOWIE HANSON Editor & Publisher DULUTH, Minn. — If there was ever a moment to lean into Duluth’s momentum as a regional youth sports capital, it’s now. The City of Duluth — under the proven, forward-thinking leadership of Mayor Roger Reinert — should immediately begin plans to finally build our

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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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U.S. Navy bringing Navy Week back to Duluth
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U.S. Navy bringing Navy Week back to Duluth

A mayoral proclamation is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 1 at the USS Duluth Anchor on the Lakewalk. Mayor Roger Reinert is expected to honor the Navy’s contributions to Duluth and the region.

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A Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert Facebook post today: "This entire week we are focusing on city streets and infrastructure projects. One critical and high-priority infrastructure is the replacement of lead pipe service lines. Work this summer is taking place at various sites in our Fairmount, Lincoln Park, Chester Park,

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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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Saturday Notebook: Minnesota Matters tour stop, Wild, Vikings in the news
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert will serve as a panelist at next Thursday's Minnesota Matters event. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Saturday Notebook: Minnesota Matters tour stop, Wild, Vikings in the news

The Future of Downtown Duluth will be the panel discussion topic and Q&A during a The Minnesota Star Tribune Minnesota Matters tour stop in Duluth on Thursday at Clyde Iron Works upstairs bar. Panelists include Roger Reinert (Mayor of Duluth), Sara Rolfson (Zeitgeist Business Director), Joel Kilgour (Project

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