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Ashland Art Teacher/LGBTQ Advisor Back On Job After Community Rally, Board Decision

Bob Graf said he's grateful for the support and being offered a contract for the next school year

May 11, 2023

Dan Hanger,

ASHLAND, Wis. — Around 70 students, parents and some teachers within the Ashland School District spoke out in protest Wednesday evening in support of an art teacher and LGBTQ co-advisor who was recently put on paid administrative leave and faced non-renewal of his contract after unsubstantiated allegations of being a “pedophile” and a “groomer.” During the eight o’clock hour, that…

Minnesota Lawmakers Reach Deal For Free College Tuition

May 9, 2023

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tuition at Minnesota’s public colleges would be free to residents whose families earn less than $80,000 annually, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, under an agreement reached by legislative negotiators. If the full House and Senate accept the language, which would be part of a broader higher education budget bill, qualifying Minnesotans would no longer…

Boys & Girls Club Encourages Support for Mental Health Crisis Line

Several Duluth area groups working to raise funds

May 8, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. – A new, national suicide crisis line has been getting some attention, and there is a continued local effort to let people know about it. It is called “Just Breathe 988.” Several Duluth area groups are coming together to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club’s Mental Health Access program. The three-digit number works exactly like 9-1-1…

Fox Along the North Shore: Geological History of the Waterfalls

May 5, 2023

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn — Along the North Shore of Lake Superior, there are numerous waterfalls, each with their own beauty and awe. Despite their unique appearance, they share a common history in how they were formed starting over a billion years ago. “So, we had about 1.1 billion years ago there was a major event. It’s now known as the mid-continent…

Lake Superior College Hosts Robot Wars

May 5, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Students were battling it out Thursday at Lake Superior College. It’s called Robot Wars! LSC students in the Machine Tool, Welding, and Engineering CAD program are teaming up with Wrenshall High School students to compete with their robots. They have been designing and building the robots since January. Students like this part of the program because it’s…

12th Annual Iron Range Science And Engineering Festival In Chisholm

May 3, 2023

Emma Propp,

CHISHOLM, Minn. — Over the next few days 1,200 students will be at the Iron Range Science and Engineering Festival. It’s all happening at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. Students are able to engage in science, technology, engineering, and math related activities and experiments. This is in hopes to inspire them to look into a STEM related career. The…

Duluth Public Schools Graduation Rate Increases

April 28, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Public Schools reported good news Thursday regarding four-year graduation rates. For the school year of 2022, 76.66% of Duluth Public School seniors graduated in four years, and that exceeds the pre-pandemic level. Superintendent John Magas sees the graduation rates as “significantly improved.” Only one measured group, White students, scored higher than the average. But all groups…

Duluth Celebrates The Life Of Judge Sally Tarnowski

A day of fond memories, professional achievements, and deep friendships

April 27, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. — A Duluth born-and-raised attorney and judge was remembered by friends, family and colleagues Thursday during a memorial at the DECC. Judge Sally Tarnowski died unexpectedly in March when she was struck by a vehicle while jogging on vacation in Florida. Tarnowski was 63 years old. Thursday’s reflections included her Duluth public school roots, her going to law…

“No Hit Zones” Hope to Prevent Spanking of Children or Hitting Others

Staff members in certain public spaces will intervene.

April 20, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

It is child abuse prevention month, and part of that includes an effort by some to get parents to move away from spanking children. Thursday, supporters of that effort gathered at the YMCA in Hermantown to promote an area coalition that is establishing and increasing the number of “No Hit Zones.” The zones will be spaces and agencies where others…

Eco3 Urban Farm Hosts Open House As Part Of Earth Week At Lake Superior College

April 20, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Students are getting green thumbs at Lake Superior College. As part of Earth Week, the Eco3 Urban Farm on a 2-acre site at LSC hosted an open house for students to check out what it’s all about. Students learned how to replot plants, sew milkweed, and make seed-art signs. Ecolibrium 3 is a non-profit in Lincoln Park….

Minnesota Gov. Walz Draws Sharp Contrasts With Red States

April 19, 2023

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz drew stark contrasts between Minnesota and Republican-led states Wednesday night, using his State of the State speech to highlight how he and his fellow Democrats have used their new control over state government to push through an ambitious liberal agenda. Walz, now three months into his second term, told lawmakers and other…

Northland Robotics Teams Head to Houston For World Championships

April 18, 2023

Rusty Mehlberg,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – One of three Northland high school robotics team got on the road Tuesday to compete in the world championships later this week. The Hermantown Talons boarded chartered bus and got a police escort out of the city. They will be on the road for 22 hours. Their destination is Houston to compete with hundreds of other schools in…

St. Scholastica Consolidating from Six Colleges Down to Three

April 18, 2023

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn — The College of St. Scholastica is in the process of restructuring their academic programs, consolidating their six different schools down to three. Effect July 1, the three new schools will be the Stender School of Leadership, Business and Professional Studies, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Health Professions. This restructure will promote collaboration…

Learn To Pilot Drones This Summer at FDLTCC

April 14, 2023

KQDS Staff,

CLOQUET, Minn. — If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to fly a drone Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is ready to help. The summer course is called Geography 1060: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Students will get hands on experience flying a drone and receive training for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification exam during the 8-week course starting…

Hermantown Robotics Team Prepares for World Championships

April 5, 2023

Mason Kroll,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Hermantown High School is one of three Northland robotics teams preparing for the big World Championships in Houston Texas. After winning at the Minnesota North Star Regional in March, the Hermantown Talons robot was in need of a few patch ups in order to perform well at worlds. The upcoming tourney is set to host 600 high…

Northern Minnesota Schools Face Potential Closure Due To Distance, District Decisions

April 5, 2023

Site Staff,

BAUDETTE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Leaders of a northern Minnesota school district have a tough decision on their hands, with two K-12 schools that are about 80 miles apart. But now, ISD #363 says it can’t afford to keep both schools open, and the impending closure of one school could send students to another that is hours away. In March, four of…

Study Of Potential Changes To I-35 In Downtown Duluth

March 27, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

DULUTH, Minn. — There has been some discussion about possible changes in how the interstate goes through downtown Duluth. Now the University of Minnesota Duluth has added to the conversation. A study concludes that freeing up land for other uses could infuse between $500 million to over $4 billion to Duluth’s economy. The potential economic effects have been studied by…

Never Dry: The Rise of Prohibition on the Iron Range

March 23, 2023

Mason Kroll,

CHISOLM, Minn. – “I honestly think history is always directly relevant to the lives that we are living today. You carry history with you no matter what you do even if you don’t know it,” Minnesota Discovery Center Curator, Allyse Freeman says. In Chisolm, history runs deeper than the mine pits that tattoo the land. And at the Minnesota Discovery…

Duluth Schools Superintendent Reacts to Free Lunch

March 23, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Beginning next school year, school breakfasts and lunches will be free for all students in Minnesota public schools after Governor Watz signed the bill into law last week. Every year, Duluth Public Schools serves about 400 thousand breakfasts and 800 thousand lunches. Currently Duluth Schools have about $70 thousand dollars in unpaid lunch debt Duluth schools superintendent…

Connecting Principles: Hibbing High School Current Happenings

March 22, 2023

Maria Vollom,

HIBBING, Minn. — In this week’s Connecting Principles segment, we checked in with Hibbing High School to see what’s new, booming and upcoming on school grounds. Categories: Connecting Principles, Education, News, News – Latest News

Gov. Walz Signs Free School Lunch Bill Into Law

March 17, 2023

KQDS Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – A bill that will provide free school lunches to all students in Minnesota is now law. Gov. Tim Walz’s signed the bill into law on Friday after a modified version was approved by the Minnesota House on Thursday. “As a former teacher, I know that providing free breakfast and lunch for our students is one of the best…

School Buses Add High-Tech Eyes To Stop Arm Signs

March 17, 2023

Maria Vollom,

MINNESOTA – A school bus with its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended signaling a traffic stop… But that didn’t stop a car from rolling right through it seemingly without hesitation. “I don’t ever want to respond to an accident. Where one of our kids got hit and killed, or severely injured,” said Nathan Berg, Willow River School…

School Closings and Delays March 17, 2023

March 16, 2023

KQDS Staff,

NORTHLAND — With the major winter storm coming in the Twin Ports, there are many schools closed, delayed, or holding an e-learning day from home. After school activities may also be affected. Below is the list which will be updated continuously. School Closings & Delays Cherry School – Closed. Nashwauk Keewatin School – Closed. North Woods Schools – Closed. South Shore…

Essentia Health Holds Career Fair At Proctor High School

March 15, 2023

Emma Propp,

PROCTOR, Minn. — Students at Proctor High School are gearing up for their future with a career fair Wednesday. Essentia Health hosted the event at the Proctor High School. 8th through 12th grade students were able to check out 16 different departments with Essentia. Staff says they try to expose students to as many pathways as possible. And by providing…

Students, Potential Employers Converge At Spring Career Fair

March 14, 2023

KQDS Staff,

The Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training hosted dozens of businesses at a career fair Tuesday. The primary focus was to highlight careers that are accessible with general education and also provide a ladder of opportunities. The event was held at Black Bear Casino. Employers ranged in fields like human services, business and natural resources. Rowdy Egger, a senior at…

Safe Kids Northeast Minnesota Partners With Local Fire Departments

March 10, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — 73% of car seats are not installed or adjusted correctly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safe Kids Northeast Minnesota is partnering with local fire departments to provide car seat clinics to help keep kids safe. Thursday the car seat clinic was held at a Duluth Fire Station. A local technician was there helping teach…

Maple School Board Reverses Decision To Consolidate 2nd Grade Classes

March 9, 2023

Dan Hanger,

There’s some good news for parents within the Maple School District as that district faces a nearly $600,000 deficit next school year. Supt. Sara Cronley said Thursday the school board has decided to not relocate Iron River Elementary School’s second-grade class to Northwestern Elementary School’s second-grade class. This comes after parents expressed serious concerns to the board — from students…

Student Art Exhibition At Miller Hill Mall In Duluth

March 9, 2023

Pat Brink,

DULUTH, Minn. — Art students from Duluth Public Schools have their artwork on display at the Miller Hill Mall this week. The artwork represents examples of work from school art programs across Duluth. Student’s works were chosen by art teachers to show a cross section of student learning at various levels. There are literally dozens of works on display, including…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Exploratorium in the Works

March 7, 2023

Mason Kroll,

HIBBING, Minn. – “Anything that you could possibly imagine of why or how, we like to explore. The world is an endless supply of curiosity,” Electrified Imagination Co-Founder, Steven Sanders says. Why is the sky blue and the grass green? Why do lizards crawl and birds sing? Entrepreneurs in Hibbing are laying the groundwork to find all the answers of…

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Program at UW Superior

March 7, 2023

Pat Brink,

Esko, Minn. — The need for special education teachers is growing. And for special education teachers in the early childhood years, the need is growing even faster. Recently the University of Wisconsin Superior began an online only licensure track for students to obtain the birth through three childhood special education license. This is the Growing with Love Childcare Center in…

Parents Express Concern Over Superior School Dist. Consolidation Plan

March 6, 2023

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Some concerned parents in Superior spoke up at Monday night’s school board meeting about the district’s plans to possibly consolidate its elementary schools from six to five. A half-dozen parents took to the podium to speak against closing either Lake Superior or Four Corners elementary schools. They said they want more information about the financial benefit of…

Robotics Tournament at the DECC

March 4, 2023

Pat Brink,

Duluth, Minn. – More than 4,000 high school students with more than 100 robots were at the DECC for two different tournaments this week. Both the Northern Lights Regional and the Lake Superior Regional Tournament were held at the same time. Photojournalist Adam Jagunich visited the tournaments and filed this report. Categories: Education, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Robotics and the Brains Behind Them at the DECC

Multi-State High School Competition Brings Out the Best

March 2, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

If you’ve ever wondered who all the smart people are who design the machines around us…they are at the DECC for the next two days. One hundred and twenty teams have gathered for an electronic gladiator competition of sorts. It is called the FIRST Robotics Regional Competition and it is part of an international program involving high school students. This…

Creativity in the Kitchen at the Harrison Community Center

March 2, 2023

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – The Harrison Community Center puts on weekly programs to engage families in the community through artistic play. Thursday, kids and their parents got to spend the evening taste-testing girl scout cookies. The program called Creativity in the Kitchen was put on for the first time to teach families about nutrition and healthy eating. After taste testing each…

UMD Hosts Summit On Equity, Race & Ethnicity

March 2, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — UMD hosted its annual Summit Wednesday on Equity, Race and Ethnicity with the goal of inspiring change for greater equality for all. The Summit’s theme was “Decolonizing Our Institutions and Communities.” It included workshops and a play inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. UMD’s Commission on Equity, Race and Ethnicity put on the conference and is…

$32-Million Referendum Clears Way For Education Overhaul At Chisholm Public Schools

March 1, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

CHISHOLM, Minn. — School will be out in a few months, but in Chisholm, a lot of people are already thinking about the fall of 2025. If all goes as planned, that is when a new elementary school will open. There will also be extensive renovations of the current facilities, including the high school. Inside the bowels of the 100-year-old…

Students Gather For 8th Annual “I Love To Read” Event

February 28, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — On Monday students at Stowe Elementary in Duluth got to take part in a fun annual reading event. The Gary New Duluth Development Alliance hosted its 8th annual “I Love to Read” 2-day event at the REC, giving out free books to students. A class stops by every hour with the opportunity to listen to a story,…

Monday School Closings, Delays, E-Learning

February 27, 2023

KQDS Staff,

The following schools are closed, delayed or operating as e-learning for Monday, Feb. 27: Cloquet School Dist.: E-learning Barnum School Dist.: Closed Birchwood School Dist.: E-learning Esko School Dist.: E-learning Hayward School Dist.: Closed Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School: Closed Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University: Closed McGregor School Dist.: 2-hour delay Moose Lake School Dist.: E-learning Northwoods School Dist.: Closed…

UMD Medical School Graduates the Second Highest Number of Indigenous Doctors

February 22, 2023

Pat Brink,

Duluth, Minn. –The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Medical School has the distinction of having graduated the second largest number of native or indigenous medical professionals in the nation. Only Oklahoma State University has more. The Center of American Indian and Minority Health Department has been a part of UMD’s Medical School for more than 40 years. Dr. Mary Owen, an…

Protest Calls for Cloquet Schools to Get Tougher on Bullying

February 21, 2023

Mason Kroll,

CLOQUET, Minn. – The issue of bullying in schools taking center stage outside Cloquet High School Tuesday. Some parents and students saying they’ve had enough. They say they want the school district to get tougher on bullying, saying the problem is at a breaking point. The district says it investigates and deals with concerns brought to them. People were holding…

Superior Fire Teaches CPR To Students

February 21, 2023

Mason Kroll,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – “It’s really the important age of when they start getting the motor skills and the intellectual ability to offer aid to someone more than just calling 911. At an early age we can teach kids how to call 911 when they need that, but at this age we can actually start having interventions to actually help the…

Parents Speak Out About Maple School Dist. Cuts, 2nd-Grade Changes

February 20, 2023

Dan Hanger,

MAPLE, Wis. — Concerned parents spoke up Monday about cuts for the Maple School District next school year as it faces a nearly $600,000 deficit. The school board held a special meeting Monday evening about the cuts after approving them Feb. 13. There are more than a half-dozen teacher positions being eliminated. And while the parents FOX 21 spoke to…

AmeriCorps Members Help Local Students with SEL

February 18, 2023

Pat Brink,

Dultuh, Minn. — The pandemic had, in the words of the Brookings Institute, a devastating impact on students. It not only affected academic levels, but with students not having interactions with other students their social skills were also impacted. True North AmeriCorps is helping 30 schools and other organizations work with children to help the students with their Social Emotional…

Maple School Dist. Plans To Eliminate Teacher Positions Amid $575K Deficit

February 17, 2023

Dan Hanger,

MAPLE, Wis. – More than a half-dozen teacher positions are planning to be eliminated within the Maple School District next school year because of an anticipated $575,000 deficit, according to Supt. Sara Croney. As of Friday’s announcement, a full-time math teacher, social studies teacher and part-time library aide are being eliminated at the high school. At the middle school a…

Ojibwe Winter Games Much More Than Games

Children learn skills tied to history and ancestors

February 17, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

Winter is what you make of it. And for Native Americans, it is an important time for their culture. That was on full display Friday in the cold and sunshine of February. It was the Ojibwe Winter Games at UMD’s Bagley Nature Area. In the form of very specific and unique games, school children were learning skills that native ancestors…

UMD, UWS Offer Support After Fatal Michigan State University Shooting

February 15, 2023

Dan Hanger,

UMD and UWS sent emails to students, faculty and staff to offer support and guidance following the fatal Michigan State University shooting. The following message was sent by UMD Interim Chancellor Dave McMillan: “The events of last evening at Michigan State University are horrifying. UMD shares in the sadness and sorrow of the Michigan State University community. We honor the…

Indigenous Families Seek Support/Understanding in Loss of Loved Ones

Feel there is more urgency when other groups need help

February 15, 2023

Steve Goodspeed,

The effort to remember Native American women who have been murdered or are missing was the focus of a community event in Duluth Tuesday. But the issue of violence affects not only women, but also men and entire families. Sage Matthews of Duluth still mourns the loss of her niece and nephew who died separately four years ago. She and…

Chemical Engineering Students at UMD Offer Chocolate Creations for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023

Ken Slama,

DULUTH, Minn — With Valentine’s Day upon us, there are a lot of different places where you can find chocolate to buy for your sweetheart, but one place that may be a bit unconventional is the engineering building at UMD. With the help of faculty members, chemical engineering students have a lab set up where they are able to take…

Student Led Organization Advocates For UMD Legislative Priorities

February 13, 2023

Emma Propp,

DULUTH, Minn. — Monday, UMD students were at the Capitol in St. Paul to lobby on behalf of the University. Bulldog Lobby Day is an annual student led event where students advocate for the University’s legislative priorities. The issues students talked with legislators and staff members about included renovating and updating campus facilities, as well as funding for student scholarships….

‘How to Start Your Vegetable Garden’ Class

February 10, 2023

Mason Kroll,

DULUTH, Minn. – It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your garden. Over at the Duluth Folk School Thursday, a ‘How to Start Your Vegetable Garden’ class was held in collaboration with the Duluth Community Garden Program. The class talked about climates and crop plans, along with the right way to seed. Attendees also…