‘One Book Northland’ Project Reveals 4 Finalists
Promoting Literacy, Encouraging Community to Come Together
Tuesday night, the Duluth Public Library unveiled the four finalists for the 2016 ‘One Book Northland’ project.
Education-imported
Watch for School Buses, We all Need to Play it Safe
Bus Safety Goes Beyond the Students and Drivers
Going back to school doesn’t just affect teachers and students. For motorists it’s just as important to remember to play it safe around buses, to lessen the chance of a dangerous accident.
Superior Holds First Day of School
Students and Parents Meet Teachers and Faculty
Students and their parents got to meet their new teachers and faculty on an appointment basis.
Superior Residents to Vote on School Funding
Referendum Vote April 5th
The school district says the money will provide secure entrances for all Superior schools, new class areas at superior high school, and an entirely new Cooper Elementary School.
LSC Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament
More than 100 golfers converged on Ridgeview Country Club to help support a local college.
New Students Inducted into UW-Superior
UWS Celebrates Record Number of New, International Students
New students were officially welcomed to UW-Superior Monday.
Hundreds of New Students Move into UWS
“Kind of hard to say goodbye cause this is the farthest away I’ve been from home,” UWS freshmen Ali Manthey said.
UMD Students Researching Deadly Disease
Local students are conducting research to help cure a disease that’s known as one of the top five killers in the world.
Local Teachers Prepare for New School Year
“I get excited this time of year,” Denfeld High School math teacher Ed Lewis said.
Northland Experiences Desperate Need for Substitute Teachers
Nearly 50 percent of schools across the nation struggle with finding substitute teachers.
Health Officials Gather Feedback in Duluth
The Minnesota Department of Human Services made a stop in Duluth Thursday to gain some insight.
UWS Named 25th Safest Campus
UWS has received recognition for a lot of things and recently it was for its safety efforts.
School Supplies Needed for Annual Drive
A local nonprofit is equipping students with supplies before they head back to school.
St. Scholastica Building $17M Expansion
The former site of Kenwood Elementary School is being turned into a state of the art academic center.
Minnesota Students Lead Nation in ACT Scores
A new report shows Minnesota students are leading the nation in ACT scores for the 10th consecutive year, but a persistent racial achievement gap remains.
Wisconsin Tied with Iowa for No. 2 spot on ACT Exam
Wisconsin is tied with Iowa for the No. 2 spot among states on the ACT college entrance exam.
Couple Plans to Spend a Year in the BWCA
They were named ‘2014 Adventurers of the Year’ by National Geographic and have traveled more than 30,000-miles by canoe, kayak and dog sled over the last decade.
College Students’ Return Brings About Mixed Feelings
Restaurants Welcome the Business, Neighbors Disturbed by the Noise
Between UMD and CSS, more than 13,000 students will be flooding Duluth this week, and they’re already making their presence known.
Superior, Japanese ‘Sister City’ Renew Partnership
Relationship Between Superior & Ami-machi Continues to Grow
Superior and its ‘Sister City’ in Japan have renewed their friendship.
Organizations Prepare and Train for Disaster, Vigilant Guard
Knowing what to do when disaster strikes and being prepared is the focus of a Minnesota National Guard exercise going on this week at the DECC.
UMD Welcome Week Starts Wednesday
140 "Rockstars" will help new students acclimate.
The Bulldog Welcome Week staff will be working with the new students from Wednesday thru Saturday helping them prepare for the first week of classes.
UMD Students Begin a New Chapter
Inside the Weber Music Hall sixty students received their white coat which is a rite of passage for scholars going to medical school.
Raising Funds for an After-School Program in Superior
Community members gathered in Superior Saturday afternoon to raise funds for an after-school program.
Former NAACP President Remembered
A few dozen people joined together at a memorial ceremony in Canal Park Saturday afternoon to honor the life of an NAACP President who passed away last week.
YWCA Receives $7,000 Grant from AT&T
Grant Awarded to "Girl Power" Program
The Duluth YWCA was presented with a $7,000 grant from AT&T, Thursday.
Bemidji State University President to Retire Next Summer
The president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College says he plans to retire next summer.
Great Outdoors: Off-Road Tour at North Woods Adventures
Tours through the Superior National Forest
In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a trip with the first and only off-road tour company in Minnesota.
SweetWater Girls Ranch Looks to Offer Safe Haven
Helping Victims of Sex Trafficking
It’s a billion dollar business that is corrupting the lives of our children and whether you want to believe it or not, it’s happening in our own neighborhoods: sex trafficking.
Health Concerns About ‘Rubber Mulch’ on Duluth Playgrounds
Effort to Ensure Children's Safety, Raise Awareness, Test Toxicity of 'Crumb Tire'
In just five days, nearly 400 people have signed a petition to remove rubber mulch from Duluth playgrounds, worried it’s risking their children’s health. The school district, however, insists the children are safe.
St. Scholastica Receives Grant to Educate Vets
$1 Million Grant Will be Used to Train Vets as Nurses
The grant will fund Scholastica’s new Implementation of a Nursing Veteran’s Initiative to Transform Education (INIVTE) Program.
‘Discover the Dinosaurs’ Visits Duluth
Kids Learn, Explore Creatures of Pre-Historic Life at the DECC
Friday, kids and their families were invited to the DECC to explore the mysteries of pre–historic life. Discover the Dinosaurs brought hands–on exhibits to Duluth for kids to get up close and touch replicas of the extinct reptiles.
Hundreds Attend Online Education Expo in Duluth
Families interested in online schools gathered at the Great Lakes Aquarium Thursday to learn more about programs available in Minnesota.
Tribal Sovereignty Institute to be Formed at UMD
MN Indian Affairs Council Signs Resolution to Support Establishment of Tribal Sovereignty Institute
The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which represents members from each of Minnesota’s 11 tribes, has signed a resolution to support the establishment of a Tribal Sovereignty Institute at UMD.
Boathouse that Serves as Museum Reopens after Upgrades
Building Listed on National Register of Historic Places
A boathouse at Eagle Harbor State Dock in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that serves as a museum has reopened after getting some upgrades.
Experiment Looks at Neutrinos, Local Professor Involved
Researching the Most Abundant Massive Particles in the Universe
It’s been a project a decade in the making and a local UMD professor has played an integral role.
Veterans Remember Nagasaki Victims
70,000 People Killed in the Attack
Sunday marked 70-years since the dropping of the nuclear bomb over the city of Nagasaki, Japan.
Duluth Sister Cities International
Hosting Exchange Students from Japan
A group of young international travelers have arrived in the Northland.
Students Learn to Paint the Outdoors
A local art studio taught kids how to bring their creativity to the outdoors.
People First of Duluth Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser
Dozens Lace up Bowling Shoes
Dozens laced up their bowling shoes and headed to the Incline Station to take part in a local fundraiser Saturday.
Minnesota takes slow route on hemp, frustrating some farmers
Farmers anxious to grow hemp as part of a newly authorized Minnesota pilot project are expressing frustration after being told by state regulators that chance won’t come soon.
St. Scholastica Recognized By Forbes Magazine
CCS Ranked 404 Out Of 650
The College of St. Scholastica has been recognized by Forbes Magazine.
Students Learn the Importance of Oral Health
'Just Kids Dental' Makes Oral Health Fun
Thursday, ‘Just Kids Dental’ met with children from different elementary schools to get them excited about brushing.
Creatures at the Duluth Library
Lake Superior Zoo brings Animals to the Library
A popular event is back at the Duluth Public Library.
13th Annual Twin Ports Lighthouse Days
Lighthouse Days Celebrated in the Twin Ports
The next few days will be dedicated to celebrating a big draw in Canal Park and the Twin Ports.
UMD Students Create Eco-friendly Concrete
Students in Duluth Create Eco-friendly Concrete
A local campus has developed a new product to help them decrease their carbon footprint.
Special Report: Creating a Tiny House Village
The Sanctuary Event Center looks to Built a Tiny House Village
On the outskirts of a small town in Central Minnesota big things are happening in the tiny house movement.
‘Stuff the Bus’ With School Supplies in Superior
United Way Asking for School Supplies
Now through August 17, the Head of Lakes United Way is asking for school supplies for students in the Superior School District.
Special Report: Tiny House Living
Profile a woman living a tiny lifestyle
It’s a pop–culture topic that seems to be going mainstream – tiny houses.
Canoeing to End Bullying
A local organization using a canoe to call attention to bullying is making headway.
U.S. Air Force Showcases Supercar
A supercar that travels around the country made a stop in Duluth Sunday.
