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Star Tribune expands Strib Voices
Strib Voices is our commitment to reflect Minnesota in all its richness and complexity. These columnists combine sharp analysis with a lived connection to their communities, ensuring our opinion pages are informed not only by ideas, but by experience.” -- Phil Morris
Minnesota Star Tribune will close the Heritage printing facility
“Our industry continues to evolve rapidly, and this change will help us preserve resources, invest in our digital transformation, and continue delivering the high-quality journalism Minnesotans count on.” -- Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher
The Minnesota Star Tribune offers free digital subscriptions to all graduating high school seniors across Minnesota
“We’re excited to give every graduating senior in Minnesota a free one-year subscription to the Star Tribune, no strings attached. We hope it's the beginning of a long habit of staying informed about your community and the world.” -- Steve Grove, Publisher and CEO of the Star Tribune
The Minnesota Star Tribune announces plans for ‘Minnesota Matters’ tour
“Our intent with Minnesota Matters is to have authentic conversations with people throughout our state to inform people that we’re interested in learning more about what’s important to them.” -- Kyndell Harkness, Head of Culture and Community for the Minnesota Star Tribune
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Obit: Marlene Mellesmoen
Marlene J. Mellesmoen, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Doyle A. Tyson, Sr., and Lillian G.P. (Nystrom) Tyson, and had one sibling, a brother, Doyle A. Tyson, Jr. (Buzz). Marlene was a proud alum of Duluth Central
Howie: If the Duluth mayoral election were held today, would Roger Reinert win?
Reinert enters 2026 with two failed endorsements hanging around his neck, a lost council majority, a newly emboldened progressive bloc, a budget minefield, and a downtown recovery that needs more than slogans and cheerleading.
Prep Scoreboard, Friday night
Hermantown opened its hockey season with a 6-3 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall on Friday night. Ford Skytta scored 24 seconds after the opening faceoff, and the Hawks — ranked No. 2 in Class A — maintained control throughout against the No. 10 Raiders in St. Paul. Beau Christy led Hermantown with two
Obit: Kristine Johnson
Kristine Ann Johnson, age 54, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Kris was preceded in death by her father, Clifton Harold Johnson, and her mother, Carolyn Ann Johnson. She is survived by her siblings: GerriLynn Mueller, Bo Johnson, Dale (Tonya) Johnson, Tracy Johnson, Jason (Paul