DULUTH, Minn.– Each year, Many Rivers Montessori middle schoolers participate in their “Empty Bowl Fundraiser”. The students spent months planning, organizing, creating bowls, and a menu. Then, they host an event with food available, as well as bowls for purchase. This year, the kids chose to donate proceeds to Loaves and Fishes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping out the community….
DULUTH, Minn.– In two short weeks, Palisade Direct Primary Care was set to open its doors. “I was kind of like speechless,” said Dr. Jay Allen, the founder of Palisade Direct Primary Care. “We’ve been spending the entire time renovating. Mike and Deb, the owners of Uncle Loui’s and the owners of the building, have been putting a lot of…
DULUTH, Minn. — High schoolers and robots are on the loose at the DECC as the FIRST Robotics launches into this year’s competition! Two full-size regional competitions are underway, marking week one of the 2026 season. The winners will go head-to-head to move on to the world championships. Each year, there is a new challenge, and students have six weeks…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior is mourning the passing of Former Chancellor Julius Erlenbach. Erlenbach passed away on February 28 at 82. UWS said during his time as chancellor, he reshaped the UWS campus, both culturally and physically. Erlenbach was integral in the building of the Yellowjacket Union and Swenson Hall. He retired in 2010 and continued to visit the campus and…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– It was a packed house Thursday at UW-Superior for their ‘all majors’ career fair. The Yellowjacket Union was full of booths at the spring career fair. Students got to check out opportunities ranging from jobs in law enforcement to positions at assisted living facilities. With graduation season approaching landing that first real-world job is key. But simple networking…
John Magas DULUTH, Minn. – A statement from Duluth Schools Superintendent John Magas filed in federal court points out one specific incident of ICE officers near a Duluth School. Magas’s filling reads, “On December 19, 2025, an ICE vehicle was observed near one of our high schools for approximately an hour. The school district received a call from community members…
DULUTH, Minn.– The Duluth Public School District is facing a 4-million-dollar budget cut. Superintendent John Magas told FOX 21, it’s happening due to unfunded mandates the rising cost of health insurance, and special education “cross subsidy”. Magas said, 85-percent of the budget goes toward salaries and benefits. And that when it comes to deciding what to cut, he said, the…
MAPLE, Wis. — Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly made a stop at Northwestern High School on Wednesday. Underly met with faculty and students in honor of Career and Technical Education Month. The visit started with a presentation from manufacturing and construction students. During a tour of the shop classes, students showcased their projects and discussed their future career aspirations….
John Magas DULUTH, Minn. – In a letter to parents, Duluth Schools Superintendent John Magas said budget changes will be coming. He wrote in the February 22, 2026, letter “some necessary budget reductions and realignment” will be happening. Magas wrote that he will be discussing these issues in greater detail later in the week. Magas wrote, “When it comes down…
DULUTH, Minn. — United Steel Workers Local 9460 has a new initiative to support literacy and learning. Throughout February and March, the Next Gen Committee is holding a book drive. They are collecting new and gently used books aimed for children and teens. Donated books will be distributed to area Essentia Health locations. Kids will be able to browse in…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Cloquet High School received some national recognition from Special Olympics North America. Cloquet High is now recognized as a Unified Champion School, one of only five in Minnesota. The unified school program brings students with and without disabilities together for classes, sports, and events. In celebration of the honor the school hosted a variety of events, including a…
Courtesy: shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago. Shipwreck World, a group that works to locate shipwrecks around the globe, announced Friday that a team led by Illinois shipwreck…
DULUTH, Minn. — College students of all disciplines had the chance to see local employers today as UMD hosted its All-Majors Career fair. The fair is designed to get students interacting with potential employers. 47 local and regional employers attended the event, talking about their opportunities. It also serves as a way to find internships or entry jobs and just…
Screen shot of Turning Point USA bottle throwing incident on UMD Campus 1/29/2026 DULUTH, Minn. — Two people have been ticketed for an incident that happened at a Turning Point USA table in the University of Minnesota – Duluth Kirby Student Union. On January 29, 2026, UMD police reports say student Lars Morris called one of the people sitting at…
DULUTH, Minn.–A devastating pipe burst at a local childcare center has sparked a bigger conversation surrounding childcare operations in the region. Providers, senators and commissioners met today to discuss potential emergency plans, to prevent closures. The conference comes after the pipe burst at lakeside early learning, which happened late January and resulted in a 6-day closure. Lakeside Early Learning staff…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Marshall H. & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund is now seeking applicants for their Transfer Pathway Scholarship. The scholarship awards $12,000 to current college sophomores completing an associate’s degree and transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree in an approved math, science, or medical field. “The Transfer Pathway Scholarship is for students who chose the two-year school route…
DULUTH, Minn. — Youth in Action, a St. Louis County program, held its annual ‘Make a Difference’ conference at the DECC on Monday. The conference features student-led workshops on various topics, including mental health, empathy and leadership. Youth in Action brings students together from 17 schools in St. Louis County, with a goal of making a difference in schools and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and local educators, held a press conference on Friday, addressing ICE’s impact on school districts. Klobuchar’s visit comes days after the Duluth Public School District, joined the Fridley Public School District, and Education Minnesota in a lawsuit, to keep ICE agents off school grounds. The Duluth School District has reported decreased attendance, due…
DULUTH, Minn.– In an unprecedented legal move, the Duluth School District is suing the federal government to keep ICE agents off school grounds across the state. “We believe in standing up for our neighbors, and whether it’s in the streets of Minneapolis or whether it’s standing up for the children in their playgrounds in Fridley or Columbia Heights, or any…
June Hoidal DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District filed a lawsuit against Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, plus other people and agencies. The lawsuit is trying to stop immigration enforcement actions near schools. The suit was also in partnership with the Fridley School District and the Education Minnesota teachers’ union. Just hours after the…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth students of all ages were trudging through the snow this morning as a celebration of sorts. Wednesday February 4th was the state’s “Winter Walk to School Day”. The day promotes healthy exercise and making safe choices on the way to school. But mainly, it’s about teaching students’ safe routes to school. “The kids learn about safe…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth School District has sued Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, plus other people and agencies, in an effort to stop most immigration enforcement actions near schools. John Magas The 33-page lawsuit filed on February…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Historic St. Louis County Depot will be seeing some major renovations and a new exhibit soon. The project originally began as planning for a new HVAC system. It has since grown into replacing plumbing, structural upgrades, and more. The lobby of the North Shore Scenic railroad will get air conditioning for the first time. While there…
DULUTH, Minn. — Renovations are taking place at the Depot, and the St. Louis County Historical Society is using this is an opportunity to make some improvements as well. As Historical Society staff move exhibits and put some things in storage to make room for the building renovations, they plan on using this transitional period to find out how to…
PROCTOR, Minn. — Students that chose to serve their country were honored at Proctor High School today. 11 Students were cheered on by their family and friends as they officially signed up for the Minnesota National Guard. Nationally, less than 1 percent of high school students join military service, but those 11 students make up 5 percent of the senior…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students and organizations looking to do some good today gathered at UMD’s Kirby ballroom. Over 40 different groups were at the annual spring volunteer fair. The fair lets students see a variety of volunteer opportunities around the northland without having to go out and find them. Volunteering also gives students experience beyond what school and most students…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Students at University Wisconsin Superior who love sports, now have the option to study it further. UW-Superior announced its new Bachelor of Science degree in sports and recreation management. It’s expecting to attract students that are ready to dive deeper into their passion. The degree was once offered as a minor. One student said, he wasted no time…
DULUTH, Minn.– On Sunday afternoon, the extreme cold caused a pipe burst that has wrecked half of Lakeside Early Learning Center. We’re told, luckily no children or staff were harmed while this occured. However, the incident has left the daycare with at least $25,000 in damage so far. The executive director said, thousands of gallons of water soaked through all…
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…
