SUPERIOR, Wis.– A handful of graduates are walking the stage today, celebrating 9 months of hard work and ton of impactful job experience. The internship caters to members of the working force with disabilities. And it gives them the opportunity to experience rotations throughout the Superior Essentia. It was there they got to learn how to be a good coworker,…
HIBBING, Minn. — The Hibbing School District is addressing a $2.6 million shortfall, which the school board has approved a motion to pursue a referendum. The Superintendent of Hibbing Schools Richard Aldrich says that the increasing costs and lowering enrollment numbers has led the district to this shortfall. This year to address the $2.6 million in reductions Hibbing Schools had…
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth East students held a project showcase to help raise funds for their trip to Nationals On Wednesday, May 28, local high school students hosted a fundraiser at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, showcasing their state and national history day projects. The event aimed to raise money to support their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., where they will compete…
ASHLAND, Wis.–A lot of emotions are being felt at the Northland College, because tomorrow will be their final commencement after being open for 133 years. “It’s honestly been kind of a rollercoaster. Because before my freshman year last year, and then obviously we didn’t, and then we found out in February this year again, that we would officially be closing….
HIBBING, Minn. — Numerous juveniles at Hibbing High School were interviewed by Hibbing Police Officers in regards to a sexual assault case at the school. The police department and the school are currently investigating the incident. There are no criminal charges at this time. Hibbing Police confirmed that all parties involved are juveniles that attend Hibbing High School. The…
Barbara McDonald DULUTH, Minn. — College of Saint Scholastica President Barbara McDonald announced on Wednesday her plans to retire next year. McDonald joined CSS in August of 2019 and took the role as the college’s president in February of 2020. She is set to retire by July 1, 2026. The CSS Board of Trustees have begun the process for the…
Linda Kingston DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College announced their next president in a press release on Wednesday. Dr. Linda Kingston will take over as president on July 1, 2025, as current president Dr. Patricia Rogers retires at the end of this academic school year. Dr. Kingston is currently the acting Vice President for academic and student affairs and brings…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Students raced in the annual Essentia health Fit N Fun Run. Students between third and fifth grade ran the quarter-mile race. Each student received a ribbon and commemorative T-shirt. Families and other students were also able to cheer classmates on. “I think it’s really great to have kids be part of this race style atmosphere, especially…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the school year wraps up, graduation season is upon us, and the University of Minnesota Duluth celebrated the class of 2025 at AMSOIL Arena on Saturday. Over 1,600 students attended this years commencements, there was two ceremonies on Saturday, in the morning and the afternoon. Bulldog students who earned their bachelor’s degree, doctoral degree, or master’s…
DULUTH, Minn. – Keep an eye out for small cyclists. Tomorrow is National Bike to School Day. Students all over the northland are encouraged to bike to school tomorrow. Bike to school day helps raise awareness of pedestrian and cyclist safety and promotes healthy outdoor exercise. If your kids are biking to school, ensure they have a properly fitted helmet…
DULUTH, Minn. – The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota students. Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund Crest They students are all pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields of study related to mathematics, engineering, the sciences, medicine and scientific research. Scholarships for $24,000 each were awarded to 91 seniors from 33 high…
DULUTH, Minn. — The Denfeld Robotics team still has some life left because the Denfeld Nation Automation (DNA) team is nominated to participate in the Minnesota State Tournament. Recently, Denfeld competed in the WORLDS robotics championship down in Houston Texas. There they were joined by 27 different Minnesotan teams, and they excelled in the competition. Following this, they were able…
DULUTH, MN – Minnesota State has named three finalists in the search for the next president of Lake Superior College. The candidates are David Clickner, Barbara Embacher, and Linda Kingston. Dr. Patricia Rogers has lead Lake Superior College as president since 2019. Dr. Rodgers announced her impending retirement in August of 2024. The candidates were recommended by a search advisory…
It was packed house for tonight’s Duluth school board listening session. Parents, students, and community members showed up at the meeting to call for more support to district music programs amid possible budget cuts. The crowd held signs reading “Music Matters,” as speakers expressed the importance of musical education, and why it’s critical to student’s success in the future. “With…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — It’s the 11th annual Day of Giving at UW-Superior! This is a fundraiser that supports undergraduate research, scholarships, and academic programs. Every donation made today will be matched up to $10,000. Those donating can designate where their money goes, from the new floating classroom, programs like theatre or sports, or specific scholarships. Otherwise, they money can…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– Today 8th graders at Superior Middle School got the opportunity to learn about potential career paths. A dozen different career representatives met with the students to discuss their impact on the community. There were tables ranging from healthcare, to firefighting, as well as the Douglas County Humane Society. Some of those tables had demonstrations such as a flight…
SUPERIOR, Wis.– 4th Graders from Cooper Elementary in Superior had the opportunity to get some hands-on learning for Earth Day. The 4th graders got their hands dirty this morning at the Wade Park in Superior. They partnered up with the City of Superior to clean up trash. After they collected, the kids got to sort it all out, weigh it…
Duluth, MN – University of Minnesota Duluth’s Tweed Museum of Art and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) announced the addition of works by 12 artists to the museum’s permanent collection. D. R. Martin photograph donated to UMD’s Tweed Museum The additions include gifts and purchases of ceramics, photographs, sculpture, drawings, works on paper, and prints. One of…
DULUTH, Minn. — The public and prospective students were given an inside look at Lake Superior College’s Advanced Aviation Center Friday afternoon. According to the college, their pilot and aviation maintenance programs offer a unique hands on learning experience and prepare students to get a job in a high demand career field. The open house allows the public a chance…
CLOQUET, Minn. — As police departments across the country are struggling to be fully staffed, police agencies in Minnesota are looking to hire the next generation of officers for the front line. At Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College more than 35 departments from local, county, state and federal agencies attended this year’s Peace Officer and Criminal Justice Expo….
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Wrenshall Public School District closes enrollment for their 5th grade class for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The school district has seen a rise in student enrollment in recent years. This school year, the district had to split up their kindergarten and 4th grade students into two separate classrooms. The Wrenshall Board of Education and teachers collaborated…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — For over 30 years, UW- Superior has opened up its space for math-letes competing both against each other, and for individual gain. Over 70 students from 6 different high schools met up for the annual event. The meet covered geometry and calculus. The goal is to take away the pressure of grades, and scores, and add some…
DULUTH, Minn — Denfeld Nation Automation, the robotics team at Denfeld, has qualified for the world championships. The next step: getting ready for it. They are looking to raise $47,000 to cover the cost of the trip It’s been a flurry of fundraising from asking businesses to sponsor them, posting to social media, and creating a Give MN page. The…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — It’s Red Cross Day once again at the University of Wisconsin Superior! This event happens each semester. Students get a chance to learn hands-only CPR. What’s new is students could also learn to administer Narcan. This training gives people a chance to save lives. “It’s important for healthcare workers like Josh and myself as nursing students to…
DULUTH, Minn. — UMD officials say the goal of removing the Deaf Studies Minor is all about restructuring curriculum with the potential of developing an ASL minor in the future. The Deaf Studies Minor has offered student the chance to learn ASL while gaining cultural knowledge while gaining cultural knowledge to work with or communicate effectively with deaf or hard…
DULUTH, Minn. — A big digital marketing conference is on its way to Duluth next week with experts from around the world sharing their knowledge. The 12th annual Zenith Digital Marketing Conference is happening April 10. It’s put on by Duluth marketing agency AIMCLEAR and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is full of the best marketing minds…
ASHLAND, Wis. — After a failed vote in November, the Ashland School District approved of a referendum which looks to increase funding by $10 million over the next 5 years avoiding looming staff cuts. According to the school district’s superintendent, Rob Prater, the referendum passed unofficially. The referendum will give the school district $2 million per year until the 2030-31…
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DULUTH, Minn. — Back in 2015, the now owner of the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Arts noticed a lack of art schools in the area. Jeff Larson stumbled across the St. Peter’s Church, off of West 3rd street in Duluth. “My son was an artist too and when he, together we decided to, that we wanted to open a…
DULUTH, Minn.– Once known as the St. Peter’s Church over in the west end, the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Arts transformed it into a vessel for creating art. The school opened up in 2016, and students wasted no time getting involved. Considered a hidden gem in the community, the church was bought by the now teacher Jeff Larson….
DULUTH, Minn. — LSC held its annual career and transfer fair today. Over 50 employers and a dozen universities were there to meet with students. Students got to learn more about their future paths and options. They also got a chance ask the questions that can’t be answered in flyers or aren’t shown on webpages. “Students come to us,…
DULUTH, Minn.– For 28 years, the Duluth Section of the American Society of Engineers gathers students from schools in the Twin Ports area for this event. This year there were 45 teams of students from Superior, Cromwell Wright, Denfeld and Lakeview Christian Academy. They built bridges using toothpicks and glue. The projects were judged on aesthetics, and then, faced the…
DULUTH, Minn.– U.M.D. welcomed in the recent season switch by hosting its annual Spring Feast. The American Indian Learning center at U.M.D. is honing in on connection and community for this event. People attending got to enjoy a lunch, and listen in on a prayer, drum song, and keynote speakers. The spring feast is a chance to reflect on growth,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools Supt. John Magas has released the following statement about President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Dept. of Education: “Duluth Public Schools is aware of the recent presidential executive order concerning the U.S. Department of Education. We are carefully reviewing the implications of this order for our district and our families. In…
DULUTH, Minn.– A group of middle schoolers from Many Rivers Montessori School raised an impressive $1,600 for Safe Haven Shelter. Since 2022, the “Empty Bowl Fundraiser” has given students at Many Rivers Montessori a chance to help out the community. This year, the kids voted to help Safe Haven Shelters in Duluth. The 7th and 8th graders teamed up with…
CLOQUET, Minn. — Students at Cloquet Middle School got a chance today to do some hands on learning about their brains. Undergraduate students from U.M.D.’s psychology department brought their mobile neuroscience lab to the middle school, and spent time teaching the seventh graders all about the brain. For one of those U.M.D. students, it was a great chance to see…
PROCTOR, Minn.– For over a decade, what is now the Cultural Event Center and Library was dormant. But now, Proctor Schools is finally unveiling a brand-new space for students and staff to enjoy. The new library was a two-year long project, and it solves issues related to spacing. Community members, staff and faculty pitched in both money and hundreds…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — We don’t always get to see the impact stories we share have on the community. We were lucky enough to have one local woman reach out to us, sharing her story of achieving an education later in life, thanks to an education institution we reported on in Superior. Now, she’s hoping to inspire others to reach for…
DULUTH, Minn.– Enhancing inclusivity in both the workplace and the community was highlighted today in a gathering at Saint Scholastica. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with Saint Scholastica and Lake Superior College for the Inaugural Inclusion Summit. The Department of Employment and Economic Development awarded a $190,000 grant to the Chamber of Commerce last summer. In a…
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Community Schools is slashing next year’s budget by $750,000, and 6 position are being eliminated. On Monday night’s school board meeting, the school board unanimously approved of budget which looks to cut $730,000 for the 2025-26 school year. Cuts include: Two retirements ($60K) Eliminate summer days for media specialists ($3K) High School Social Studies attrition ($131K)…
DULUTH, Minn — High Schoolers got a chance to try their hands at construction today! The DECC hosted “Construct Tomorrow”. An event aimed at getting people into construction apprenticeships. During the day local Highschoolers were there to learn and try things out. They got to meet employers, try out different tools and equipment, and talk to experts. “A lot…
DULUTH, Minn. — A new initiative in Duluth is planning to not only solve retention issues, but also fix a shrinking workforce. ‘The Duluth Promise’ is a new partnership between educational institutions and workforce partners to build a stronger local workforce. By linking the two, schools will be able to equip students with career paths, by teaching them in-demand skills…
DULUTH, Minn.– Lake Superior College’s downtown location for welding, mechanics, and robotics students is now part of its main campus in Duluth. The space with the “Trades and Technology” portions of the campus has been remodeled for the additional students. The area will house classrooms for everything related to Fire and EMT, Carpentry and Welding alongside other trade opportunities. In…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A three-day summit looks to celebrate and educate the progress and history of the St. Louis River. The St. Louis River has been a major area of concern after parts of the tributary were contaminated by a former US Steel Superfund site. At this year’s summit, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was proud to announce some success. Last…
DULUTH, Minn.– The importance of prioritizing childcare centers and providers is being highlighted across the country today including in Duluth. Childcare providers, teachers and parents gathered at ‘Young Minds Learning Center’ to highlight the importance of properly funded childcare. A press conference, march, a rally, and multiple center closures happened in Duluth to drive the point home. The advocates are…
DULUTH, Minn.– As the world continues evolving, so do the methods teachers use in the classrooms. For 12 years now The Lake Superior Summit on Teaching of Writing and English as Second Language has been gathering teachers from 6 different institutions for this collaborative event. The topics covered included teaching and learning with disabilities, communication, and workshops. Every year they…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin – Superior held its annual Spring Career Fair today. Attendees had the opportunity to explore careers, network with potential employers, and get professional headshots. They also welcome students from all of the local colleges as well as alumni and community members. Seventy-five employers were there including many regional health care providers and law…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Aspiring authors in Superior had a chance to learn more about writing from local authors today. Superior Middle School held its first Young Writers Conference. Middle school students were given a chance to submit a piece of writing. Fifteen submissions from each grade were chosen to attend. At the conference, students got to hear from a published…
ASHLAND, Wis. — The Interim President of the soon-to-close Northland College is talking about the difficult decision that the university is in. On Wednesday, the college made the unexpected announcement that the 133-year-old college is shutting down at the end of this academic school year. The news came just five months after northland college officials said they received donations to…
ASHLAND, Wis. — Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to permanently close the college at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year. The college was founded in 1892, being the first to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum. But after it’s 133-year run, officials say the college is closing due to declining…
