WCHA announces partnership with the Duluth News Tribune
"The DNT recognizes the continued importance of the growth of women's and girl's hockey and remains committed to telling the inspirational stories of these student athletes." -- Duluth News Tribune Publisher Neal Ronquist
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KQDS to broadcast Milwaukee Bucks games in Duluth-Superior market
KQDS FOX21 will broadcast Milwaukee Bucks games in the Duluth-Superior market during the 2026-27 NBA season under an agreement announced Thursday by the station and Coastal TV Broadcasting Group. KQDS will carry Bucks regular-season games made available for local television distribution. Most games will air on KQDS
Minnesota Star Tribune adds four advice columnists as it expands outside voices
The advice columns differ from Strib Voices’ opinion commentary, but both initiatives reflect the Star Tribune’s increasing use of contributors with strong individual identities and defined areas of expertise.
Minnesota Star Tribune announces initial speaker lineup for 2026 North Star Summit
National and regional leaders will gather Sept. 22-23 in Minneapolis to discuss issues shaping the Midwest and the nation
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Howie: Gophers exposed as unprepared, overmatched in embarrassing home loss
Mississippi State was not Alabama, Georgia or LSU. The Bulldogs entered the season without a winning record since 2022. They were picked near the bottom of the SEC by most preseason observers. Yet against Minnesota, they looked like a College Football Playoff team.
Hermantown, Cloquet battle to 2-2 conference draw
Hermantown twice took the lead, but Cloquet answered both times as the Lake Superior Conference girls soccer rivals played to a 2-2 tie Saturday. Bryden Giesen put the Hawks in front in the 13th minute, converting a pass from Vienna Kolenda for the only assisted goal of the match.
Howie: Sewell’s arrival gives Hermantown the firepower of a Class 1A state powerhouse
Howie's daily column is sponsored by Lyric Kitchen Bar. Jordan “Jordy” Sewell’s transfer from Cloquet-Esko-Carlton to Hermantown gives the Hawks boys hockey team another elite scorer and reinforces what already appeared unmistakable: Hermantown has the personnel to be a Class 1A state powerhouse in 2026-
Howie: Gophers get their first real test today against Mississippi State
Minnesota's offensive identity under Fleck has traditionally been strongest when its running game controls down-and-distance, shortens the game and keeps an opposing offense on the sideline.