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Northlanders Donate to Help Ensure Officer Safety

Over one hundred gathered to give money for local officers safety equipment.

November 11, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- A non–profit organization aims to help boast safety for local law enforcement with help from the community. The organizers of shield 616 said with the rise in active shootings they want to make sure our officers are protected. Sheild 616 hosts events around the Northland, gathering donations to purchase bullet proof gear for local law officials. “People are so…

Harbor City International School Has Penny Drive For Hurricane Victims

The Total Sum For The Penny Drive Was $2,088.68

November 10, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – One penny can go a long way. In this case all the way to Puerto Rico. Harbor City International School students in Duluth decided to have a penny war to raise money for hurricane victims. In just five days, students raised more than $2,000. “We never really had a goal for the penny war, we weren’t sure how…

St. Luke’s Showcases Traveling Art Show

Art Can Be Seen On Third Floor

November 10, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s hospital is adding some new art to their hallways for a short period of time. The hospital is hosting the traveling, community focused art exhibit known as, to really see. The exhibit focuses on the display of creative medication use stories that users, artist, and participants want to express and share. “I would like this…

Special Report: Early Education

State Funding Sends Thousands of Young Minnesotans to Preschool

November 10, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

MINNESOTA – More than 20,000 of Minnesota’s 4-year-olds are heading to preschool this year because of state funding. This has been great news for some rural Northland areas. However, it is having an impact on area child care centers. As a result of the 2017 Legislative Session, Minnesota lawmakers are providing $50 million in new, one-time funding to 59 school…

WITC Welcomes High School Students For Career Day

Students Learned About Programs Such As Early Childhood Education, Auto Services and HVAC

November 9, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Hundreds of area high school students had an opportunity to experience a college environment. Career day at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) gave about 450 high school students a chance to start thinking about their future career goals. “They’re actually operating things like when they’re doing welding, they’ll be hands on doing that. Same thing with gerontology, they’re…

University of Wisconsin Regents to Vote on Merging Campuses

November 9, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to approve a plan to merge the system’s two-year schools with its four-year campuses. The regents are scheduled to vote on the proposal at UW-Madison Thursday afternoon. The plan calls for transforming the system’s 13 two-year schools into regional branches of seven of the 13 four-year schools. Students…

Duluth Train Depot Celebrates 125 Years

Free Tours Were Given At The Event

November 8, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- The Duluth Train Depot celebrated another milestone Wednesday. Many came out to the celebration marking 125 years in existence. The Depot along with the St. Louis county heritage and arts center wanted to celebrate the arts culture and history that made their way to the region starting in 1892 via the Duluth Union Depot. “The immigrants that came…

Healthy Duluth Ideas Fest

Zeitgeist Hosts 3rd Annual Event

November 8, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- 4 local organizations competed Wednesday night for their share of a $10,000 prize. The night marks the 3rd annual Healthy Duluth Ideas Fest. Hosted by Zeitgeist, the Fest celebrates work organizations have already put in to making the community healthier while also trying to find new ways to meet the needs of the city. After 23 submissions only…

Saint Scholastica Hosts Health Career Fair

30 Employers Met With About 150 CSS Students Seeking Health Careers

November 8, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A health career fair was held Wednesday at the College of Saint Scholastica. Thirty employers from across the region including St. Luke’s, Essentia, and the Mayo Clinic met with CSS students wanting to enter the healthcare industry. “For a recruiter to be able to see someone and to make that face to face connection, it can really…

Jacob Wetterling Foundation Teaching Elementary Students About Personal Safety

There Were Two Sessions For Students In Grades K-5

November 8, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Legacy of Jacob Wetterling continues to live on with the Jacob Wetterling Foundation’s efforts to promote kids’ personal safety. Students at Bay View Elementary in Proctor learned first-hand how to keep their bodies safe, follow personal safety rules and locating adults they can trust. “Even in a 50 minute presentation five-year-olds are moving their hands identifying adults…

One School Referendum Approved; Another Rejected in Northland

Mesabi East School District to Get $10 Million Upgrade

November 8, 2017

Site Staff,

AURORA, Minn.-One school district received a $10 million gift from voters yesterday, while another had a referendum rejected. Voters in the Mesabi East School District in Aurora, agreed to invest nearly $10 million in the schools there. The funds would go toward making renovations to the current building like adding more classrooms – they have recently seen an increase in…

UWS Students Protest Program Suspensions

Students Rally Outside Old Main Building to Make Their Voices Heard

November 7, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior students are protesting the university’s recent decision to suspend twenty-five academic programs. They held a rally on Tuesday night hoping to get school leaders to change their mind and talk to students before deciding which programs to suspend. The students were chanting and holding up signs, making their voices heard to the administration. Chancellor…

UWS Hosts Program to Learn About Veteran Students

"Green Zone" Training Is Part of the University's Veteran Week

November 7, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The UWS Veteran and Non-Traditional Student Center hosted a “Green Zone” training program. The session teaches students and staff members more about veterans on their campus, including military terminology and how the G.I. bills help them pay for their education. “Working with a student veteran is very different than maybe your traditional student out there, so being…

Duluth MakerSpace and Robotics Teams to Fill Barnes and Noble

Saturday: 3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire

November 7, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, local inventors will be taking over Barnes and Noble in Duluth for the 3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire. Duluth MakerSpace, Marshall Topper Bots, Hermantown Lego League Teams, UMD Rocketry Club, UMD Bulldog Racing Club, UMD R&D Diesel Club Esko Subzero Robotics team will all be at the event. Several stations will be set up throughout…

Superior Superintendent Speaks Out After Weekend Threat

November 6, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students at Superior High School were back in class Monday after a violent threat was posted on social media over the weekend. The juvenile accused of making the threat is facing suspension up to expulsion. The picture posted on Snapchat shows the suspect with a bandanna over his face, holding a gun with the words “don’t come to…

Holiday Letters Written to Military Service Members

UWS Students, Faculty, and Community Members Let Military Personnel Know They're Being Thought Of

November 6, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – UWS students, faculty, and community members wrote holiday letters to military members . The letters let veterans and active duty troops know they’re being thought of on the holiday, no matter where they’re stationed. “Well you know everybody loves to get something in the mail but not everybody gets something,” said Scott Holmes, a UWS Student and…

UWS Students Hold Sit-In Protest

Students Want University to Reconsider Suspending 25 Academic Programs

November 6, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior held a sit-in protest against the University’s recent decision to suspend twenty-five academic programs. The University has said offering fewer programs will help first generation students make better decisions. Students gathered in the Yellowjacket Union to write letters to University administrators urging them to reconsider last week’s program suspensions. Many students,…

Florida State Suspends Greek Life Following Alcohol Death

November 6, 2017

The Associated Press,

Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State University indefinitely suspended it’s fraternities and sororities Monday after the alcohol-related death of a freshman pledge and cocaine charges for another fraternity member. University President John Thrasher didn’t say how long the suspension will last. “This pause is needed to review and reflect on the loss of a young life and…

Congdon Students Enjoy Science Night

UMD Science Department Puts On Science Fair

November 3, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Congdon Elementary School was full of students being inspired by science Friday evening. 45 students from UMD’s biology, chemistry, engineering and physics departments presented science related demonstrations and activities for the students and their families. One student says being a college student at UMD means you are a part of the Duluth community and it’s fun to get…

UWS Hosts Forum for Students to Discuss Program Suspensions

University Announced Current Students Can Enroll in Suspended Programs Next Week Only

November 3, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Earlier this week, the University of Wisconsin-Superior announced some big cuts to academic programs. On Tuesday, students, faculty, and alumni were shocked with UW-Superior’s decision to suspend twenty-five academic programs and emotions were still running high at the student forum on Friday. “There is a general air of no confidence in our administration here,” said Nick Isaacson,…

Language and Literacy at Duluth Children’s Museum

UMD's Communication Sciences and Disorder Department Put On Event

November 3, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Language and literacy was another component kids could learn about at the Duluth Children’s Museum Friday. UMD’s Communication Sciences and Disorder Department teamed up with the museum for a dragons, queens, kings and castles themed event to raise awareness about literacy, language, and speech. Organizers looked to identify and address unmet needs in the community. “It’s a great…

Mentor Duluth Reaches Out To Public

Ugly Sweater Party

November 3, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Mentor Duluth broke the ice in what might be the first ugly sweater party of the year at bent paddle brewery. Mentor Duluth matches area youth with mentors across the Twin Ports. Currently, there are over 200 kids in our area that are on a waiting list ready to be paired with the perfect mentor. The director of…

Carlton County Medical Professionals Receive Narcan Training

Pharmacy's Have A New Protocol

November 2, 2017

Joey Norton,

The push to educate people on the access one has to Narcan expands outside of Duluth. Thursday medical professionals from towns across Carlton County came out to Fond du Lac Technical College to learn more about the protocol in Minnesota for area pharmacies. As part of the recent opiate protocol in Minnesota, community members are able to seek access to…

Medical Discovery Team Has New Home

Hoping New Home Relieves Workplace Stress

November 2, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn- Duluth now has a new home for their Medical Discovery Team. In the new quarters, they hope to gain better knowledge on diabetes and dementia in the Native American communities around the Northland. In 2014 Medical Discovery Teams or “MDT’s” were created in Minnesota through support of Governor Mark Dayton. The Duluth-based team has a new facility to…

Mock DUI Crash Held in Superior

Event Organized by Senior at Superior High School

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis.-A mock crash was held for a drunk driving scenario at Superior Middle School today. It was all part of a student’s senior project who wrote the script and did a lot of the work to make it happen. She said she was inspired by a fellow student who lost a family member to a drunk driver. “I want…

Shell Lake Arts Center Raising Funds for Building Improvements

Non-Profit Needs $4.5 Million to Make Necessary Renovations

November 2, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SHELL LAKE, Wis. – The Shell Lake Arts Center is raising funds to repair and rebuild their campus buildings. The Arts Center has educated kids for the last 50 years with programs in music, theatre, art and film. They need to raise $4.5 million to update their aging facilities. “We need to continue providing programming for the next fifty years…

UMD Purchases Solar Energy from Minnesota Power

November 2, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced it has purchased a 100 kilowatt block at the new Minnesota Power Community Solar Garden in Wrenshall. The community solar garden is an array divided into blocks that customers subscribe to in order to meet part or all of their energy needs. The over $213,000 purchase comes after UMD pledged…

UMD Hopes to Raise $120 Million By 2021

November 1, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

At the University of Minnesota Duluth is well on its well way of meeting a $120 million dollar fundraising goal. The college is well on its way of meeting a 10-year fundraising campaign goal. UMD wants to raise the money to supplement what isn’t covering by the state aid The money would go to scholarships, faculty support, creating hands-on learning…

UW-Superior Suspends 9 Majors, 15 Minors, 1 Graduate Program

October 31, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin Superior has announced it will be suspending various programs “in an effort to positively affect student success and position itself to continue to remain responsive to regional needs.” University officials told us they want to trim down program offerings to give students a clearer path to success. Programs were cut based on enrollment…

UMD Hosts 22nd Annual ‘Haunted Halls’ For Kids

UMD students decorated the halls and handed out candy to trick-or-treaters

October 30, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD students had the chance to celebrate Halloween with younger members of the community on Monday. It was the 22nd annual Haunted Halls at UMD. Students dressed up in costumes and decorated the living spaces on campus, and hundreds of kids got to go trick or treating with them through the halls. “Kids going through get to…

Northlanders Discuss “MinnesotaCare Buy-In” Proposal

Lieutentant Governor Tina Smith and Commissioner Emily Piper Host Town Hall for Residents in Northeastern Minnesota

October 30, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith started the workweek with a stop in Duluth to talk healthcare Monday morning. Smith along with Commissioner Emily Piper chose to host a town hall in Duluth on the MinnesotaCare Buy-In Proposal. For Lt. Governor Smith, the goal of Monday’s meeting at Duluth City Hall was to inform residents of the plan…

2018 Superior Days Just Around The Corner

Leaders and Residents Meet To Kick Off Legislative List

October 29, 2017

Joey Norton,

SUPERIOR, Wis- Superior leaders and residents are making a list, getting ready to head to the statehouse in a few months, to ask for legislative changes. In February, hundreds of people from 5 northwest Wisconsin counties will head down to Madison. There they will lobby for the top legislative issues deemed most important in northwest Wisconsin. During last year’s superior…

Winter Storm Has Duluth’s Water Still Abnormal

Full Press Release Of The Situation In Story

October 28, 2017

Joey Norton,

The storm may be over but it has left its lasting presence on Duluth’s drinking water. The City of Duluth water system recently violated a drinking water standard related to turbidity. Although the levels have continued to drop throughout the day, Duluth’s water is still not at a level that we would normally come to expect. What should you do?…

Duluth School District’s Bond Rating Downgraded

Moody's Investors Service Issued a BA1 Rating, Which Could Mean Higher Interest Rates for the District

October 26, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The credit rating of the Duluth School District has been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s issued the Duluth School District a BA1 rating for some bonds they will soon sell. That rating is in the “Not Prime” category and could mean the district will payer higher interest rates. The district requested the review from Moody’s because…

Limitless Candles Prepares Young Adults for Work

A new Life House program helps young adults prepare for work.

October 23, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- Life House is launching a new social enterprise business, through its in house job training the Legitimate Hustle Program. The project, Limitless Candles, gives young adults an opportunity to create business models and learn soft business skills. Around 26 youth click in 10 hours a week, making candles out of bees wax. “The youth are the ones really…

Douglas County Historical Society Celebrates Halloween with Movies and Play

Historical Society Hosts Vintage Movie Night and One-Woman Show

October 23, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Halloween is just about a week away and the Douglas County Historical Society is celebrating with two fun events. The first is the Annual Monsterrific Halloween Movie Night being held Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. The vintage movie night will feature popcorn, punch, cookies and candy. All of this is free to attend. Second, the historical…

University of Minnesota Starts Sexual Assault Task Force

October 23, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Students at the University of Minnesota have created a task force that will develop new strategies to combat sexual assault on campus. Minnesota Daily reports that the task force created by the Minnesota Student Association will hold its first meeting in early November. The group has two parts: an advisory council that will get input from groups…

Lake Superior Zoo celebrates International Sloth Day

Northlanders got the chance to see Georgie the Sloth hang out on her special day

October 20, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Friday was International Sloth day, and the Lake Superior Zoo decided to get in on the action. The zoo offered fun activities like scavenger hunts, as well as a chance to get to see their very own sloth, Georgie. “There just so cute, and so slow moving,” zoo goer Claire Roufs said. “They’re just really cool animals.”…

Duluth Public Library throws Captain Underpants party

The event included arts and crafts and a showing of the Captain Underpants movie

October 20, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Public Library was the place to be for young fans of Captain Underpants on Friday. The library threw a party for the popular children’s book, complete with crafts and games. The library throws events like these to encourage young people to read. “It’s just about imagination and about getting kids interested in reading,” Duluth Public…

Businesses Booming During MEA Weekend

Families flock to the Northland during MEA weekend.

October 20, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s officially MEA weekend, the Northland is full of many families enjoying a getaway from school. Families are taking in a lot of popular Duluth attractions. One busy spot is the Duluth Children’s Museum. This weekend it’s packed full of smiling faces, getting some family bonding time. “We provide an experience where you’re not just running around and…

Northland Fall Colors From A Helicopter’s Perspective & Tours

Lake Superior Helicopters Took Us High Into The Sky On A Helicopter Tour Of The Twin Ports & Jay Cooke State Park

October 19, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn – Flying High For Fall Colors! It’s a busy time of year at Lake Superior Helicopters as many people head up in the sky to the fall colors. As billions of trees pop yellow, red and orange against green pines, a unique perspective of the Northland’s changing terrain and lake, make flying high in the sky something special….

Maple Hosts Tech Ed Inservice Day

Event Brings Together Local Business Leaders to Tell Teachers About What Skills They Want From Students

October 19, 2017

Site Staff,

MAPLE, Wis. – Manufacturing jobs were a hot topic in Maple today. Tech Ed Inservice Day was held at Northwestern High School, where business leaders came together to network with educational staff and tell them about what skills are needed for future jobs in the manufacturing industry. “Those relationships we’re establishing with local business and industry leaders really feeds our…

Students Painting Community Mural at Denfeld High School

Mural Will Be Created for the American Indian Education Department

October 18, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students are working together to create a mural for the American Indian Education Department at Denfeld High School. Students will be painting a local chief from the Fond Du Lac area in an effort to raise cultural awareness and provide an after school program for Native students in Duluth. “I don’t want people to take it as…

Duluth School District Confident in New Playground Mulch

October 18, 2017

William Seay,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth School Department is close to finishing a million-dollar project to replace the mulch in its playgrounds, but not without one last controversy. The school board approved the use of wood mulch back in June. But with the project almost complete, district officials received an email alleging that the new mulch hasn’t been properly tested or…

Superior Salon Raises Support for Mentor Superior

Friday: A Black and White Affair

October 18, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Since 2011, Mentor Superior has been supporting youth across the bridge by partnering them with an adult to share some positive community experiences with. Now, Trends Day Spa and Salon is looking to give back to that program. The Black and White Affair is 6-9 p.m. on October 20 at Barker’s Island Inn. There will be food,…

Unique Flute Player Visits Charter Schools

Students Learned About Native American History

October 17, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students at the Edison Charter Schools got a special treat today as they got a unique look at Native American history. Flute player Darren Thompson visited seventh and eighth graders and played a variety of songs for them with a Native American twist. Educators at the schools said today’s performances will lead to future topics they educate…

Bill Bars UW Employees from Working at Planned Parenthood

October 17, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – University of Wisconsin employees would no longer be allowed to work part-time at Planned Parenthood under a bill supported by anti-abortion advocates that’s up for a public hearing. The Republican-backed measure to be heard by the state Senate’s health committee pits anti-abortion forces against the university and medical community. The measure would prohibit UW employees from…

Northlanders to Remember Those Lost to Suicide

Saturday: 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk

October 13, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

CARLTON, Minn. – This weekend, hundreds of people in Carlton will be focused on breaking the stigma of mental illness as they take part in the 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk. It’s taking place on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at Carlton High School in Carlton, MN. There will be a short, non-competitive, walk followed by…

Fundraising Event will Support Breast Cancer Patients and Research

Sunday: Rockin' for Hope

October 11, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders will be rocking out this weekend at Clyde Iron Works for an important cause this weekend. It’s all to support Circle of Hope. Rockin’ for Hope is a fundraising event to benefit local breast cancer patients going through life saving treatments, and funding Stage IV breast cancer research at the University of Minnesota Medical School…

Northforce hosts Mentor Connection

The event connects college students with local business leaders

October 10, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Business leaders in the Northland met with college students from the area to mentor them in their potential career field. The Mentor Connection event happened at The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. Fifty–five students from UMD and St. Scholastica met with local business leaders and discuss ways to pursue their careers in the Northland. Northforce, an organization…