Takeaways from Duluth Denfeld's 64-52 high school boys basketball win over Duluth East on Tuesday night, from Hunters head coach Phill Homere, Greyhounds head coach Rhett McDonald, Hunters elite guard MarNaries Ferguson and legendary The Fan 106.5 play-by-play announcer Brian Prudhomme. Read the story.
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A release date for Minnesota 2050 will be announced in mid-February. Minnesota 2050 looks at compounding pressures already visible across Minnesota’s cities and regions.
The Star Tribune did something smart: it didn’t just roll out a slogan. It put reporters in front of readers and let them explain what they were seeing, what they were verifying, what they still didn’t know, and what it costs — emotionally and operationally — to cover a story that is still moving.
The livestream itself is another step. It blends print reporting, digital-first engagement, live video, audience participation and donor relationships into a single moment. It’s a test of whether a statewide news organization can operate comfortably across platforms without diluting its authority.
“At moments like this, people everywhere are paying attention. They’re asking why they should care, where to turn, and who they can trust. This campaign reflects the importance of local journalism when the world is watching.” -- Chris Iles, vice president of communications and brand marketing
