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After ‘Threat Complaint,’ Solon Springs School District Board Criticized For ‘Lack of Communication’

UPDATE Following 2/14 Story

February 14, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. — Emotions were high Tuesday night at a special Solon Springs School District board meeting over safety and security procedures within the district. The meeting was called after a “threat complaint” by a student on Monday, February 5th. According to the district and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation, they determined the threat was a misunderstanding. They say…

Emotions Erupt At Solon Springs School Board Meeting Over Recent ‘Threat Complaint’

February 13, 2024

Dan Hanger,

SOLON SPRINGS, Wis. – Emotions hit a breaking point Tuesday night at a special Solon Springs School District board meeting involving safety and security procedures within the district. Officials at the district said the meeting was about providing facts and dispelling rumors around what parents said was a gun threat by a student that wasn’t handled properly. The meeting started…

Lake Superior College Hosts Spring Student Success Day

LSC is taking the day to set their students up for success -- and not just in the classroom

February 13, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — School was out at Lake Superior College today, but it wasn’t just a day for students to relax! Each semester, LSC’s Student Success Day is an opportunity for students to build community through networking and skill building. LSC President Patricia Rogers said the college is all about getting students ready for the next phase of their life,…

5th Graders Learn To Cross Country Ski With The Help Of UMD Students

February 13, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — 5th grade students got the chance to try out something most of them have never done before, cross country ski! With not much snow it can be hard to find the perfect outdoor activity. But at Spirit Mountain there is snow and around 50 Myers-Wilkins Elementary School students were there Monday. Teaching the young students were UMD…

Barnum High School Students Learning Life Skills Through Business Organization

February 9, 2024

Emma Propp,

BARNUM, Minn. — February is Career and Technical Education or CTE Awareness Month and over at Barnum High School students are going above and beyond what they’re learning in the classroom. Business Professionals of America is a student organization for 9th through 12th grade students. Students choose from around 60 events to compete in ranging from accounting, marketing, computer programming,…

UMD Indigenous Student Organization Raising Funds For Spring Powwow

February 8, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — UMD’s Indigenous Student Organization is raising funds for their spring Powwow by selling grilled cheese and tomato soup. The organization focuses on different indigenous cultures that surround the college encouraging students to embrace their backgrounds and feel more comfortable doing so. The second annual Spring Powwow is happening March 23rd and donations from the grilled cheese fundraiser…

Duluth School Officials Explain Need and Goals of Referendum

Technology education and technology itself would get much attention.

February 5, 2024

Pat Brink,

May 14th, the Duluth Public School district will once again be asking voters if they would pass a referendum. It would raise $5.2 million a year for ten years for technology needs. It’s not that long ago that blackboards, textbooks, and overhead projectors were as advanced as school technology got. However today technology is everywhere, with teachers and students now…

Lake Superior College Helps Kids With Dental Care

February 2, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. –Lake Superior College is helping make sure kids have a bright smile. The Dental Hygiene Clinic at LSC is participating in the “Give Kids a Smile” campaign. The event is all about providing free full-service dental care to children 18 and under who are from low-income families and don’t have access to it. Dental partners donate plenty of…

Advanced Materials Center at UMD Receives $1 Million Gift

February 1, 2024

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. –The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Advanced Materials Center received a $1,000,000 gift from the Advanced Drainage Systems Foundation. ADS is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America and provides septic wastewater solutions. UMD Chancellor David McMillan, said this is likely the single largest gift the Advanced Materials Center has received. The Director of Sustainability at ADS,…

Palestinian Cafe, Market To Open In Former ‘New London Cafe’ Building

January 30, 2024

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – A Palestinian cafe and market is opening in Duluth, replacing a longtime restaurant that recently closed. That longtime favorite is New London Café in the 4700 block of East Superior Street. The new restaurant that’s moving in is called Falastin. For the past year and a half, Lyla Abukhodair, has operated Falastin as a pop-up restaurant to…

Bulldog Rocketry Puts Physics Into Action with Static Motor Test

January 28, 2024

Drew Kerner,

DULUTH, Minn. — After a loss last year, UMD’s Bulldog Rocketry club is looking forward to competing in their third Spaceport American Cup since COVID. The event is hosted every year in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in June. Sunday, Bulldog Rocketry tested out a motor that they believe will help them place top in the competition. “We’re going to do…

Scholarship For Those Remembering and Honoring Veterans

Iron Range student now at UWS wrote about his grandfather.

January 22, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The sacrifices people make often have an impact for generations. An example is a scholarship awarded Monday to a student from the Iron Range. Patrick Douglas wrote an essay about his grandfather who served during the Vietnam War on the USS Duluth. Patrick received the $1500 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor scholarship at the Veterans Memorial Hall at the Depot….

Depressed? There Are Things You Can Do To Help Yourself And Others

Sitting inside alone and waiting-out winter is not the answer.

January 18, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

The days are ever-so-slowly getting a bit longer. The daylight can’t come soon enough for those dealing with depression this time of year. Mental health professionals say there are many things that can contribute to that feeling. The holidays are over, most of us are not as physically active in the winter, and there are things we like to do…

Hope Is Free Bus Rides Give All Students A Chance

Duluth schools join with DTA to give high school students more access to classes and jobs.

January 17, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

This week Duluth schools kicked off a new partnership with the DTA. It will allow for free bus rides for high school students. Under the pilot program, the student will simply show the driver their current ID. School officials are calling it a game-changer, because not all students have their own car or easy access to one. The goal is…

Barnum H.S. Student Accused Of Injuring Another Student With Box Cutter

January 9, 2024

Dan Hanger,

BARNUM, Minn. — A Barnum High School student is facing serious charges after police say she cut another student with a box cutter. The suspect is a 14-year-old girl. The victim is a 16-year-old boy. The incident was reported around 9 a.m. Tuesday. The school was placed on lockdown during the incident. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office said the boy…

UW-Superior Students Place Third in Global Supply Chain Competition

Hayden Thomas and Mitchell Hecimovich Created Sustainable Solution to a Real-World Problem

January 9, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — UW-Superior students took home third place in an international supply chain competition. They competed against students from universities around the globe, including China, France, and Algeria. All seventy one teams created sustainable solutions to real-world supply chain challenges, according to Khadija Ajmal, UWS Assistant Professor of Transportation and Logistics. That’s what this competition exposed students to, to…

Duluth’s Marshall School Gets Creative With Learning

January 5, 2024

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Marshall School in Duluth is taking a unique approach to teaching students something new. iTerm is a period after winter break where kids sign up for classes that are different than the regular curriculum. Classes have been chosen based off of things that teachers have special skills or interests in and a mix of student input. They…

Three New Duluth School Board Members Sworn In

January 2, 2024

Lucretia Free,

The Duluth School Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night by swearing in the three most recently elected members. The room was energetic and positive as family, friends and supporters watched Stephanie Williams, Henry Banks and Sarah Mikesell affirm their pledge to serve the residents of Duluth. After the stress of campaigning, we discussed what it…

Great Lakes Aquarium Sets Attendance Record in 2023–Again

The number of visitors was up 10,000 from year before.

December 29, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

While the weather has forced many businesses to adjust, others keep on trucking. Or maybe swimming? The Great Lakes Aquarium is finishing the year in record-breaking fashion. In fact, they’ve broken their attendance record for the second year in a row. In 2023 they had ten thousand more visitors than last year—hitting the 210,000 mark. Aquarium leaders say the holiday…

Big Red Shelf Book Drive Underway

December 19, 2023

Lucretia Free,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Big Red Bookshelf program has a mission of encouraging reading at an early age. The public is encouraged to donate any gently used books or even new ones for kids up to eight years old. Typically, over 2,000 books are given to children in the Twin Ports area each year. It’s a program of the Children…

UMD Computer Science Students Coming Up With Cutting Edge Ideas And Technology

December 12, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Computer Science students at UMD are coming up with the latest and greatest cutting-edge ideas and technology. Undergraduate and graduate students worked together to present their capstone projects Monday. It is all about applying computer science to health care. Projects include a penguin designed to help reduce stress and a robotic dog that can go for a…

Finally: Fall Graduation at Lake Superior College!

Many students with some fall classes remaining didn't have to wait for spring to celebrate.

December 4, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

When it comes to graduation, many of us think of spring and the end of the school year. But for some college students, it’s the fall when they finally take that last class. Celebrating that is what brought students and faculty together at Lake Superior College Monday afternoon. Although there was a spring graduation ceremony, many students still had a…

Twin Ports Grad Sharing Naval Academy Experience

Talks to students about his desire to serve his country, as well as the opportunities.

November 27, 2023

KQDS Staff,

Rising global tension has put a spotlight on armed forces around the world. Some of those currently training to serve were among college students who were home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Kai Braaten grew up in the Twin Ports and is now a Midshipman Third Class at the United States Naval Academy. He said a primary goal for him was…

Proctor High School Drama Club Talks Upcoming Production: ‘The Canterville Ghost’

November 20, 2023

Paige Hansen,

PROCTOR, Minn. — Every day after school the Proctor High School Drama Club meets to practice their skills and rehearse their upcoming production. With a group of young students, the Drama Club have created their own family. “It is a family, it’s nice to come here and just relax and to have fun and just kind of forget about all…

Watch for School Buses with Stop Arm Extended

November 16, 2023

Pat Brink,

Duluth, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department and Voyageur Bus Company are working to inform and educate drivers about the importance of stopping for school buses when the lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended. On Wednesday morning an educational trip was made to see the problem first hand. When you see the yellow and red lights flashing…

First Women Innovators Conference Hosted At UMD And U Of M At Same Time

November 15, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Tuesday for the first time the Women Innovators Conference which has historically been held at the U of M campus in the cities was also held at the same time here at UMD. The event is all about helping women understand how to take their innovation and business ideas to impact. Which can go from sketches…

UW-Superior Celebrates Red Cross Day

Students tried hands-only CPR and learned about AEDs

November 14, 2023

Jenna VanSickle,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today was all about getting blood pumping and saving lives at UW-Superior! Community members were invited to celebrate Red Cross Day and learn about CPR. Students and staff tried their hands at doing chest compressions on manikins. Volunteer Brooke Defoe said her father, at the age of 35, passed away after going into cardiac arrest. She hopes…

Winter Adventurer and Youth in Action Aim to Inspire Students

Make a Difference Conference Held at the DECC Today

November 9, 2023

Jenna VanSickle,

Duluth, Minn. — A backpacker from Duluth spoke to students in Duluth today about how they can impact the environment. Emily Ford is passionate about introducing people to the outdoors in safe and healthy ways. She was the first woman to thru-hike Wisconsin’s 1,200-mile Ice Age Scenic Trail in winter.Youth in Action, a group focused on the positive change young people…

UW-Superior Encourages Girls to Pursue Mathematics

Over 130 students gathered to celebrate Sonia Kovalevsky Day

November 8, 2023

Jenna VanSickle,

Superior, Wis. — Today was all about encouraging girls’ passion for math at UW-Superior. Girls from 15 different high schools spent the day exploring mathematics and career opportunities. They listened to speakers, explored jobs, and participated in workshops, all relating to math. Teaching Assistant Professor Heather Kahler said she hopes girls left the event feeling uplifted and open to new…

Survivors Of Abusive Native American Boarding Schools To Share Experiences In Montana

November 5, 2023

The Associated Press,

Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Survivors of government-backed Native American boarding schools and their descendants are expected to share their experiences Sunday as U.S. officials make a final stop in Montana on their yearlong tour to confront the institutions that regularly abused students to assimilate them into white society. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo in…

First-Generation College Students

November 3, 2023

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Haley Stalls is a senior at the University of Wisconsin Superior. She is majoring in Elementary Education and wants to teach kindergartners. Haley knew she needed to go to college to be a teacher but neither her parents nor her three sisters had attended college. She would be a first-generation student. She heard about the Upward Bound…

Adam Johnson’s Death: Neck Guard Sales Rise; NHL Tribute Video; Panthers Set Up GoFundMe

October 31, 2023

Dan Hanger,

WARROAD, Minn. — Neck guards for hockey players are selling out in some Minnesota stores after the death of professional hockey player and Hibbing native Adam Johnson over the weekend. Video of the game in Sheffield, England showed Johnson suffering a serious neck injury from a skate after colliding with another player. After Johnson’s death, British hockey officials announced neck…

Welder Generator Helps Northwood Technical College Hit the Road

Joint effort made it possible.

October 30, 2023

Pat Brink,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In March, Northwood Technical College unveiled its 53-foot mobile welding lab that has eight individual welding booths. However, to make the lab work anywhere other than on campus, a generator was needed. And, it had to be a large generator–one that costs $90,000. The college didn’t have the money and needed help from others. So, two local…

Students Celebrate Pumpkin Day At Duluth Edison Charter Schools North Star Academy

October 27, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — It was pumpkins galore over at Duluth Edison Charter Schools North Star Academy Friday. Students’ kindergarten through second grade celebrated Pumpkin Day! Activities happened all throughout the day with pumpkin carving, painting, bingo, math, and more. A first-grade teacher says it is a way to incorporate the season into learning and that the response has been great….

Steve Hanke Appointed New Minnesota Sixth District Judge

Duluth attorney will replace retiring Judge Michael Cuzzo in Northeastern corner of state.

October 19, 2023

KQDS Staff,

Steve Hanke Northeastern Minnesota will be getting a new judge. Steve Hanke has been tapped by Governor Walz to fill a vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District. He will be replacing the retiring Judge Michael Cuzzo. Hanke has ties to both sides of the Blatnik Bridge. He is a lawyer for the City of Duluth and is also an adjunct…

Piedmont Elementary Students Launch Weather Balloon

October 18, 2023

Emma Propp, Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn. — 5th grade students at Piedmont Elementary School had the opportunity to expand their scientific minds Tuesday. Clear skies made it possible for the young scientists to launch a weather balloon thousands of feet into the air. Weather balloons take several hours to reach altitudes up to 100,000 feet before they pop and parachute back down to Earth….

Students Learn Everything Apple At Duluth’s Marshall School

October 13, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Thursday, kids at Duluth’s Marshall School were learning everything apple. The Fall Apple Day celebration included students from kindergarten to 6th grade. There were 7 apple-themed learning activities and stations including making apple cider, roasting apples, creating apple art projects and doing apple math. Apples were donated from a family who run the Minardi Campground in Esko….

WI Sen. Agard’s Cannabis Bill: Prohibition Not Working With Marijuana

October 12, 2023

Dan Hanger,

Wisconsin State Sen. Melissa Agard is continuing her push to legalize recreational marijuana for adults through a bill in the state legislature. Sen. Agard (D-Madison) told FOX 21 Wisconsin is living on a disserting island when it comes to cannabis. Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan have laws on the books allowing adult-use of cannabis. Agard said the state is losing out…

Time of Reflection and Inspiration on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Generations united through song, words and determination.

October 9, 2023

Lucretia Free,

Duluth commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a holiday Monday. The cold winds were swirling around City Hall, but they did not lessen the resolve of those in attendance. The group gathered with music and the spoken word to acknowledge the painful history indigenous people have had, and to celebrate the promise of the future. No one exemplifies that promise of…

Public Forum To Help Explain Duluth Public Schools Referendum To Community

Duluth Area Chamber hosted this public forum at the Boat Club Restaurant in Duluth.

October 3, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — A public forum was held Tuesday to let the community know more about the Duluth Public Schools Referendum. There will be 2 referendum questions on the November 7 ballot for voters to vote on. The first question would refinance existing debt and make the $2.6 Million dollars that is currently paid by the general fund available for…

College Loan Payments Begin Again

Those who owe are forced to deal with return to the way it was.

October 2, 2023

KQDS Staff,

For many college students, Halloween is not nearly as frightening as the debt they are racking up. And this month, a three-year pause in paying back loans came to an end. The national break had been put in place during the pandemic. But it all came to an end this month, and millions must now resume making payments. For many…

September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point

Fire Department Warns Everyone to Be Careful

September 30, 2023

KQDS Staff,

Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday. The warning continues until 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The department says the warning means that wind and wave conditions can…

Silver Bay Students Celebrate Custodian’s Retirement

September 29, 2023

Dan Hanger,

SILVER BAY, Minn. — What a way to retire! Custodian Joe Preston got an earful — in a good way — from students Thursday as he left the halls of Lake Superior School District for the last time. Principal Dan Johnson: “Joe Preston has been with Lake Superior School District for 11 years. He took care of everything from general…

Raising Awareness to Help Women in India Who Have been Trafficked

September 23, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. –It was a gray day with thick clouds and the howling wind sending a bit of rain onto the people walking and running in the 5K to raise awareness and money for Aruna. Aruna is a non-profit group that works to free women in India who have been trafficked by organized groups in India. Many of the walkers…

Duluth Public Schools Holding Two-Part Referendum

September 21, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Voters in Duluth will see more than the Mayoral and city council races on their ballot on November 7. Duluth Public Schools will also have two referendum questions for you to vote on. The first question would refinance existing debt and make the $2.6 Million dollars that is currently paid by the general fund available for other…

Cloquet Police to Get Body Cams and Updated Tasers

September 20, 2023

Pat Brink,

CLOQUET, Minn. –The Cloquet City Council approved the purchase of body-worn cameras and new Tasers for its Police Department. The 24 cameras cost slightly more than 159 thousand dollars, while the 24 Tasers were slightly more than 101 Thousand Dollars. These prices include service through December 2028. Because the two items were bundled together, Cloquet was able to receive a…

Duluth Playhouse Now Owns The Historic NorShor Theatre

September 19, 2023

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse — one of the nation’s oldest non-profit theatres — has officially been handed the key to the historic NorShor Theatre as the new owners of the state-of-the-art facility. Sherman Associates, the developer that took on the $29.5 million overhaul of the theatre in 2017, officially closed its chapter on the project Tuesday with a…

Duluth School Board Candidates on the Issues

Referendum and School Resource Officers are election issues.

September 13, 2023

KQDS Staff,

Wednesday, the public had a chance to hear from Duluth School Board candidates in their own forum. In the city-wide At-Large race, incumbent Alanna Oswald and challenger Stephanie Williams discussed their views. Both candidates said they support the school referendum directed toward technology investment as pandemic relief funds end. However, they disagreed on the use of School Resource Officers. Oswald…

Helping Teachers With Free Supplies

September 13, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Teachers go above and beyond to ensure their students get the best education possible. In many cases, this means teachers spend their own money on supplies or additional teaching aids for their classroom and this can add up. Amanda Techek has been teaching for 14 years in a variety of roles and schools. On Tuesday, she picked…

The Northland Remembers Loss Of 9/11 By Climbing Stairs

Firefighters and others climb equivalent of 110 stories in Duluth

September 11, 2023

KQDS Staff,

While lowered flags were a very visible way to remember 9/11 across the country, Monday in the Northland there was also a quieter, but just as serious way to honor those who died. Inside the DECC in Duluth, several groups came together and repeatedly climbed up and down the stairs. When they were finished, they had methodically covered the equivalent…