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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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, 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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW- Superior students are back in class, and some of those classrooms have a new style this year. Two chemistry labs and one geography lab were renovated over the summer to bring a more modern feel to the campus. The rooms each got new cabinets, counter tops and new technology. Renovations started in May and wrapped up…
MAPLE, Wis. — The Governor visited Northwestern High School in Maple Thursday morning. He walked the halls, speaking with students, teachers and staff. He said he enjoyed being there and spoke about the seriousness of the teacher shortage. He noted that rural schools like Northwestern have at least one unique advantage on larger city schools. Rural schools tend to have…
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The school year at UW Superior is now underway. Students and teachers had their first classes of the Semester today. We talked with three students about their thoughts after they had finished their first day of classes. We were able to talk with students from Germany, Michigan, and Rochester Minnesota. Mya Haupt, a freshman from Germany told…
DULUTH, Minn. — We all have something that makes us feel confident. It can be new shoes or a new hairstyle, but for a lot of us it’s makeup. Most people are inspired by beauty influencers on social media. Studies show 78% of women spend 55 minutes getting ready for the day. Many women said they feel more confident and…
DULUTH, Minn. — It’s a day students are excited and look forward to while parents have mixed feelings about college move-in day. These were most assuredly the emotions that were in place at St. Scholastica this morning as freshmen arrived on campus Upperclassmen were on hand being cheerleaders for new students and their parents as they entered the drive to…
DULUTH, Minn. — Stella Maris Academy just revealed their latest addition to the Woodland and Catholic community today. Starting this fall, around 150 students between 7th and 10th grade will be welcomed at their new high school campus. They have been renovating the campus since October 2021. The 9 classrooms, student lounge, and chapel is only one part to the…
MINNESOTA — While kids are getting ready to go back to school, school buses are getting ready to hit the road. In Minnesota, the Department of Public Safety wants to remind us of the importance of being alert and attentive around these school buses. Every year there are incidents of children either hit, or nearly hit by vehicles failing to…
DULUTH, Minn. — What a great way to end the first week of the new school year…with a Pep Fest in the Marshall School Gym. The Pep FestRally took on added importance at Marshall School as the renovated school gymnasium was officially opened. Among the enhancements is the new design that’s on the gym floor. Students voted on it and…
DULUTH, Minn. — Summer is almost over which means it’s back to school time. But as parents ate doing their best to prepare the kids back at school, each new school year also brings on new teachers that are eager to get their start in the classroom. At Lincoln Park Middle School, a new middle school math teacher is excited…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Embattled Superior School Board member Steven Stupak resigned Monday morning amid election fraud charges against him. Board President Steve Olson confirmed the resignation at Monday night’s board meeting. It was not immediately known Monday night what the board’s process will be moving forward with the vacant seat. Stupak’s announcement comes just one week after former school board…
DULUTH, Minn. — As the kids get ready for the school year, one charter school is looking to bring students outside the classroom. Duluth Edison Charter School Raleigh Academy received a $20,000 grant from the MN Department of Education for outdoor education for kindergarteners. The Playscape will feature a sand pit, a water pump, and even a mud kitchen. Construction…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Starting on Sept. 1, Superior High School will be joining the rest of the Superior School District implementing “Away for the Day”. During school hours, Superior High School students are expected to keep phones and other mobile devices such as smartwatches, tablets, and portable gaming systems in their lockers. The School District of Superior offers laptops to…
DULUTH, Minn. — An opportunity to learn about the smallest organisms in Lake Superior. Friday marks Science on Deck’s 10th year. Scientists have once again opened the Research Vessel Blue Heron to the public. They are working to understand the effects of climate change in freshwater large lakes. Since Minnesota is in a drought and temperatures are rising, they want…
DULUTH, Minn. — Students from all over the northland gathered in Duluth Wednesday to learn all things medicine. It was the annual Scrubs Camp hosted by UMD’s Medical School and College of Pharmacy. High school students were introduced to all kinds of career opportunities in health sciences. They even got to check out lab equipment such as microscopes, surgery tools,…
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools just made a $600,000 purchase that’s aimed to centralize the community and Duluth area schools. Duluth Public Schools just purchased the Duluth News Tribune building in downtown Duluth. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas says that they’re excited for the new space as it allows them to sell previous buildings that are currently used…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn. — The Moose Lake Community School received a generous donation that will help students in their future careers. It is $1.75 million for student scholarships. The donation was made in honor of George E. and Magdalyn Lund. George was a 1931 Moose Lake High School graduate. He graduated at the age of 16 where he then went…
MOOSE LAKE, Minn.–The Moose Lake Community School received a generous donation that will help students in their future careers. It is $1.75 million dollars for student scholarships. The donation was made in honor of George E. and Magdalyn Lund. George was a 1931 Moose Lake High School graduate. He graduated at the age of 16 where he then went to…
DULUTH, Minn.–The Duluth Public School Board Members voted earlier today for plans for a potential school referendum. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary ESSER funds helped the Duluth Public Schools take that step forward into a 21st century learning environment. Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas said that the referendum’s plan is to keep Duluth Public Schools up to date with…
BAYFIELD, County – The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is celebrating July with its 45th annual Red Cliff Pow Wow. The Tribal Communications Department gave FOX 21 permission to show just a few of 800 photographs taken at the Pow Wow. The annual Red Cliff Pow Wow is held the first weekend in July and is the ideal…
DULUTH, Minn. – Excitement is building for the 17th annual Reggae and World Music Festival at Bayfront Park this Saturday. Singers from all over the world will take the stage starting at 1 p.m. and lasting through the night. It’s an all-ages event that keeps getting bigger every year. The Bayfront Reggae Fest’s mission is to provide cultural entertainment through…
