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Checking Your Pets for Allergy Issues

Northlanders and Pets are Gearing Up for Another Season of Poor Allergy Conditions

The Northland is currently seeing a second seasonal dose of sniffles and sneezing across the Northland.“This is an inherited problem that dogs get, and cats. It’s caused by an overactive immune response,” Mike Overend, D.V.M. at Lake County Veterinary Clinics said.

Sharing Fall Festivities at Simek’s Farm

Local Family Looks to Continue Sharing the Land Through Fall Fun and Entertainment

In Northern Minnesota, it isn’t difficult to get lost in a field full of adventures. “We begin in the spring, probably around February with picking out and ordering our seeds,” Andrea Simek, Co-owner of Simek’s Farm said.

UMD Students Fear Cuts Could Come to Campus Farm

Students have created a petition to stop potential cuts to the SAP Farm. University says no decision has been made on where cuts will be made.

The SAP Farm is a hands-on learning experience for UMD students. The farm produces nearly 30,000 pounds of food for Dining Services. Students feel potential cuts could come to the farm.

UW Credit Union Expands Eligibility to All College Students

A change in membership eligibility provides opportunities to all higher education students

Governor Scott Walker joined officials from the University of Wisconsin Credit Union and the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today to announce a change in the credit union’s membership eligibility requirements that will provide additional opportunities for the refinancing of student loan debt across the state.

First-Time Voters React to Debate

Many students will vote in their first election this November. Some hope the candidates clarify their stances on the issues.

First-time voters attended debate viewing parties throughout the Northland. Many said they were decided on which candidate they were voting for. However, some wanted the candidates to clarify their stances on the issues.