CLOQUET, Minn. — Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College once again hosted their annual “Food for Thought” fundraiser, bringing community members together to support local higher education. The tasting event welcomed in the community to taste various foods and drinks that were donated by Twin Ports businesses. For $30 a ticket, the guests were treated to “all-you-can-eat food”, plus…
DULUTH, Minn.–A new development in downtown Duluth is currently in the works, and it is looking to breathe new life into the Duluth Public School system. The soon-to-be education building, located at 424 west 1st street, is expected to open in fall of 2026. It will house education programs such as an enrollment center, an area learning center, community education,…
Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD TWIN CITIES, Minn. — The Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School has decided to step down. Dean Jakub Tolar served as the Dean and Vice President for Clinical Affairs. He will be taking on a new role as CEO and President of Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. “I know that this is one…
DULUTH, Minn.– Earlier this morning at Denfeld High School, a large crowd of students gathered to make their voices heard as they peacefully protested against ICE. The walk out gathering was filled with chants, and signs to express their feelings surrounding ice escalations in the state. Duluth Public School officials told FOX 21, the kids were practicing their first…
Duluth Schools Logo DULUTH, Min. – Secondary Schools in the Duluth School District took a moment of silence at 10am on January 9, 2026. It was part of Governor Tim Walz declaring it to be a “Day of Unity”. In the announcement Governor Walz, “encouraged individuals, businesses, faith institutions, and organizations to observe a moment of silence at 10:00 am,…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizen Police Academy. This academy offers community members to learn about the different tactics, operations, and divisions of the DPD through in-field hands-on and in classroom learning. The idea is to teach about the process and why they do things the way they do. It will…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior School District and Essentia Health announced a new partnership to allow students to receive healthcare while still at school. The “Spartan Clinic” is a virtual health clinic for students grades 6-12 to receive care through Essentia Health. The initiative is designed to help students miss less time at school for doctors’ appointments, in addition to…
Jim O’Neill WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. Acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jim O’Neill announced on the social platform X that the step is in response to “blatant fraud that appears to be…
DULUTH, Minn. — The last weekend before Christmas marks the final time this holiday season that the Lake Superior Zoo’s “Zoo Lights” will be up for visitors to the zoo. The annual holiday tradition lets zoo-goers walk around the complex to see the “larger than life” critters along the paths, then head inside the zoo’s “Primate Conservation Center” to warm…
John Magas DULUTH, Min,. – Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas sent a message to parents in the district titled, “Our Commitment to Student Safety and Belonging.” The statement said in part, “We understand that many in our community are currently experiencing fear and uncertainty regarding immigration enforcement. While we cannot control the actions of outside agencies, we want to…
UW Superior Logo SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is introducing a new online certificate called “AI Essentials: Strategies for Efficiency & Productivity.” Classes for the AI certificate will start in February 2026. UW-Superior says, “This certificate is designed for learners who want to build strong, non-technical artificial intelligence skills that support today’s workforce needs.” The program also looks…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth East Choralaires brought some of their music to Essentia Health, as the performers spent time going from floor to floor singing to patients at the facility. For many of the students, getting to share their music with those around is one of the best parts of the holiday season. “My favorite part is just singing…
DULUTH, Minn. — The St. Louis River Alliance set up shop at Clyde Iron Works for a “River Appreciation” party. The party was free and open to the public, with cake served to the attendees before a presentation, recapping the organization’s 2025. A focus of the event and others like it for the alliance is the organization’s ongoing “Membership Drive,”…
Mackenzie Scott NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website, Scott said, “This dollar total will likely be reported in the news, but any dollar amount is a vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A musical Twin Ports holiday tradition happened once again in Superior as UW-Superior’s “Season of Song” concert held its final performance of season. The performances all taking place at The Cathedral of Christ the King Church, with saw hundreds of people braving notable poor weather to make it to the annual event. The concert caps the Fall…
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College is treating Twin Ports residents to the artistic visions of their students with a campus-wide art show. The free-to-the-public art show runs through the college’s main campus building, showing off art produced by the school’s students during the Fall 2025 semester. With the art forms ranging from photography, to painting, to jewelry, the show…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Following the incident that ended up involving the Superior Middle School, one mother is making her voice heard about the aftermath of this situation. During the difficult moments, Katie Hagglund of Duluth said she was impressed with how the City of Superior handled the situation. However, she’s still feeling confusion and mixed emotions after everything played out. But…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota-Duluth UMD treated both students and community members to a night of jazz with their Big Band Jazz Concert The big band was joined by the school’s vocal jazz ensemble “Lake Effect”. Tickets were free for all Bulldog students at the event, as all types of musicians got into the holiday spirit. Categories: Community,…
UMD’s new Associate Vice President for Philanthropy, Julia Diggins DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth(UMD) has announced its pick for the new Associate Vice President for philanthropy. Julia Diggins has been selected for the role. Diggins has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently working as an interim president and vice chancellor for university advancement…
DULUTH, Minn. — As Immigration and Customs Enforcement increases raids in cities across the country, the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America are taking action of their own. The student organization’s most recent event is what they dub an “ICE whistle training session.” The event welcomed community members to campus as well, with the organizers…
DULUTH, Minn.– It’s a busy time of year with finals, and the holidays all wrapped together. And luckily, UMD is prepared for all of it. The UMD store will be celebrating cyber-Monday and continuing through finals week. For the occasion, they’re putting lots of UMD merchandise on sale. And to get through final exams, they’ve assembled ‘survival kits’ to purchase…
DULUTH, Minn.– UMD students are burning off some pre-holiday steam, because the Kirby Board Program brought back its ‘Turkey Eggstravaganza’. The annual hunt began four years ago to get students into some holiday fun. 40 little turkeys are scattered around campus, waiting to be found. If students can’t find a turkey, they’re also holding a hand turkey contest. Hand turkey…
Ely Young DUUTH, Min. – Ely Young of Hermantown has been awarded the 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship. The honor comes from the St. Louis County Historical Society. Young wrote his winning essay about his great aunt, Shirley Hedin (nee, Armstrong), who appeared on the cover of LIFE Magazine in 1943 as part of the Women’s Land Army….
Unified Bocce Tournament (November 20, 2025) PROCTOR, Minn. — Local High Schools and Special Olympics Minnesota teamed up to hold a Unified Bocce Tournament. Rather than separating students based in intellectual ability, the Unified sports initiative teams up the students to foster friendships and support the students’ social skills. “It makes a big difference these kids being getting the chance…
Essentia Health Apprenticeship Graduation DULUTH, Minn. — A new program designed to bridge a crucial gap in health care has its first graduates. Jake Galatz and Elijah Zielke are the first graduates of the Surgical Technologists Apprenticeship at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s. Surgical technologists work alongside surgeons to ensure procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. This apprenticeship program is…
FILE – Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a meeting in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department. The changes announced Tuesday represent a…
DULUTH, Minn.– With winter well on its way, Lake Superior College wasted no time to put on its first ever winter safety fair. Resources such as Duluth Fire and Police Departments, MNDOT, and Minnesota State Patrol came prepared to help educate students. Topics ranged from navigating winter driving, checking smoke detectors, and safely heating homes. In addition, the college was…
Michigan Department of Education Logo (AP) – Despite opposition from some parents and pastors, the Michigan State Board of Education approved revised state health education standards Thursday that include recommendations that students be taught about gender identity and sexual orientation. Proponents of the standards say they are age-appropriate and will help LGBTQ+ students understand themselves. Opponents say the standards undermine…
DULUTH, Minn. — Zeitgeist has welcomed Twin Ports residents in for a conversation about data centers. The evening, which was hosted by CURE, was meant educate locals interested in the topic on the different impacts data centers have on communities. The organizers say that when data centers are discussed, it’s important to have all the facts before conversations are had….
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS Students learned a lifesaving skill and at Red Cross Day. Students learned hands-only CPR training and had the opportunity to practice on CPR dummies. There were also cards that students could write for service members in the military and veterans. The ‘Refugee for 90 Minutes’ exhibit let students learn about life as a refugee and international…
SUPERIOR, Wis.–More than 130 students representing 10 school districts had the chance to dive into a variety of activities focused on promoting wellness. At University Wisconsin Superior, there were thirteen breakout sessions ranging from learning how to cope with stress, to balancing sports and wellbeing. The entire opportunity was planned and put on by high schoolers. The middle schoolers attending…
DULUTH, Minn. — North Star Academy officially unveiled its new playscape, much to the delight of many of its students. Representatives from the Duluth Chamber of Commerce were also on hand to help cut the ribbon and show off the new space. The “playscape” welcomes students into the outdoors to play and learn from the world around them in a…
DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota-Duluth played host to a special night of remembrance in honor of Lake Superior’s most famous ship. The production “Gales of November” took the stage at the school’s Marshall Performing Arts Center for a 1-night-only performance to relive the tale of the sinking of the S.S Edmund Fitsgerald. Just like the Fitzgerald, the show’s…
DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota senators toured UMD’s science labs to talk about potential cuts to grants and budgets. The legislators met with researchers to better understand how UMD science students impact research in the area. Professors told FOX 21 University Minnesota Duluth is filled with financial uncertainty under the Trump Administration. The tour itself was able to give senators an eye-opening…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A Whistleblower Lawsuit has been filed against the Hermantown School District on behalf of a former employee of the schools. According to the lawsuit which was filed on Nov. 2, Emily Bellamy, a former speech-language pathologist at the schools, was retaliated against by the district after she reported to the district that Individualized Education Program services for…
DULUTH, Minn.– A fraternity chapter UMD has spent nearly a decade raising an impressive amount of money for St. Jude Research Hospital. Over the past eight years, the Tau Kappa Epsilon UMD Duluth chapter has kept busy with fundraising for the organization. Each yearly campaign involves collecting donations from friends, families, and local businesses. The first year they began, the…
Ryan Haroldson SUPERIOR, Wis. – The School District of Superior will welcome Ryan Haroldson as the next Superior High School Principal effective January 1st, 2026. Kate Tesch has been Interim Principal since the start of the new calendar year. Tesch will resume her full-time duties as Director of Continuous Improvement and Assessment for the school disrrict. Haroldson joined the school district in…
Deer River Schools Logo DEER RIVER, Min. – 30 votes separated LuAnn Robinson and Richard Fieldsend in the special election for Deer River (ISD #317) School Board. LuAnn Robinson finished with 450 vote besting Richard Fieldsend’s 420 votes. There were 17 write-in votes. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
Deer River Schools Logo ITASCA COUNTY, Min. – Voters in the Deer River School District (ISD #317) rejected two tax increases. Question #1 failed with a 63% to 37% margin. Question #1Â asked, “The school board of Independent School District No. 317 (Deer River Schools) has proposed a capital project levy authorization of 3.945% times the net tax capacity of…
Hibbing Public Schools (ISD 701) Logo HIBBING, Min. – Voters in the Hibbing School District (ISD #701) in about a 2-to-1 margin said no to new spending for schools in two ballot measures. In question #1, voters said no with a 65% to 35% margin. Question #1 asked for a property tax increase, “The school board of Independent School District…
Amber Sadowski DULUTH, Min. – Incumbents won in all three of the Duluth School Board (ISD 709) races. The two at large seats saw incumbents both pass the one third votes totals in the four person race. Amber Sadowski led the pack with 38% of the vote, close behind and also being re-elected was Kelly Durick Eder with 33%. Harry…
Aitkin Public Schools (ISD 1) Logo AITKIN COUNTY, Min. – In a close race voters in Aitkin County voters said no to school bonding bills. In Question #1 voters said no with a 1760 to 1549 vote. Question #1 was, “Shall the school board of Independent School District No. 1 (Aitkin Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation…
Littlefork-Big Falls School District Logo KOOCHICHING COUNTY, Min. – In the Special Election for School Board Member Littlefork-Big Falls School District (ISD #362) the race came down to just four votes. Chelsey Melander garnered 134 votes compared to Delane Klemetse’s 130 votes. Categories: Community, Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Political
DULUTH, Minn.– Happening now until the beginning of December, you can support the community, while supporting UMD bulldog games. The UMD DEI clothing drive aims at gathering donations for k-12 students. Over the past three years, they’ve accumulated over 200 bags of clothes. Drop boxes are available during all home UMD basketball games. The UMD ticket office, and Minnesota Power…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior Theatre Program has begun showcasing its first production of the 2025-2026 season. The play is a familiar name for audiences, though this time there will be a twist. “It’s called ‘Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really,’” said the show’s Assistant Director Andy Hill. “It’s kind of taking the original Dracula script, but it’s…
DULUTH, Minn. — Bluebird foundation Scholarship Applications are now open. Eleven $500 Scholarships are available to students grades 9-12, involved in theater, dance, music, or even culinary arts. In addition, the $2,500 Audrey Lundeen scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to continue having their art be part of their college experience. Eligible applicants include students attending traditional,…
DULUTH, Minn. — A 3rd Grade class at Raleigh Academy had a 4-day residency program with the Como Zoo. An Education Specialist from Como made the trip up to teach the class about the rainforest. Students learned about the root systems, different types of trees and animals, the food webs and chains, and the weather. They did hands on activities…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students from Piedmont released a weather balloon as part of a STEM project. The balloon is expected to reach an altitude of 100,000 feet and land 3 hours after launch in northwest Wisconsin. There are multiple cameras watching over experiments connected to the balloon. Students also attached a Labubu with an alien head to the project. “Hands…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has begun rolling out a new initiative to help remove inappropriate behavior from sporting events. The “Hear It? See It? Report It!” Sportsmanship Initiative is the WIAA’s newest method tackling inappropriate behavior along the sidelines of high school sports. The reporting system, which will be quickly accessible through a QR code or…
UW Superior Logo SUPERIROR, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin overall enrollment increased for the third straight year. It was led by a record increase of Wisconsin-resident new freshmen, according to official fall 2025 enrollment figures. It was the first time since 2010 that system-enrollment has increased three years in a row. The numbers are from “10th day enrollment”. Those…
