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UWS Partnering with CASDA for Clothesline Project

UWS has T Shirts Hanging in Swenson Hall for the Clothesline Project

The University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) is partnering with the Center for Sexual and Domestic Abuse (CASDA) for the Clothesline Project, raising awareness about sexual assault. The Clothesline Project provides sexual assault survivors with a unique opportunity to decorate T shirts with the words they wish they could have said when under the control of their abuser. This gives those a…

Portions of Skyline Parkway Will Remain Closed Until May 31st

City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division have made the decision to keep portions Skyline Parkway closed to vehicle traffic until the end of May so ground surfaces can properly dry out.

Due to the prolonged wet weather the Northland has been experiencing, the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division have made the decision to keep portions Skyline Parkway closed to vehicle traffic until the end of May. Parts of Skyline are usually closed for the winter season and reopened in the spring. The prolonged closure will continue until May 31….

Twin Ports Festival of History Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday kicked off the first night of the Twin Ports Festival of History. This week long event is being brought to Duluth to celebrate its rich history and heritage. With events such as lectures at Glensheen and Carmody’s Irish Pub, historians will be talking about local, regional, national, and international history. UMD professor, David Woodward, says the…

Longtime Superior School Board Member Out, Two Newcomers Move In

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior School District has elected two new school board members pushing out Christina Kintop, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Superior School Board and current board Vice President. It happened during Tuesday’s Spring General Election. Kintop getting nearly 27 percent of the vote, according to the county’s unofficial results Tuesday evening. With two seats open on…

Concert held in Cloquet for Sex Trafficking Awareness

CLOQUET, Minn. – On Wednesday, people came together for a concert in Cloquet to raise awareness against sex trafficking. The band Remedy Drive was at Common Ground during their tour for counter trafficking events. Several local churches and organizations came together as well. While bringing in money for rescues and raids and opening up conversations about trafficking. The band uses…

City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Temporary Trail Closure

All Natural Surface Trails Will Be Closed Until Further Notice During the Spring Thaw

It’s officially “muddy season” in Duluth when the trails are temporarily closed. The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department sent out a press release stating that all natural surface trails have been temporarily closed during the spring thaw, until further notice. The current wet soil conditions can significantly damage the trails. Heavy foot and bike traffic this time of…

Severe Weather Awareness Week Continues in Minnesota

The National Weather Service will focus on their topics on social media for the remainder of the week

DULUTH, Minn. – Although the weather outside doesn’t seem like it, severe weather season is coming and the National Weather Service is making sure that you are prepared. It is severe weather awareness week in Minnesota as experts talk about what to do and how to stay prepared when severe weather strikes like thunderstorms, flooding, tornadoes and more. “Make sure…

Voting Underway for Superior Spring Elections

In Superior, the ballot includes contested races for both city council and school board. 

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Polls are open on Tuesday across Wisconsin for the spring election. In Superior, the ballot includes contested races for both city council and school board. Election workers say that even though it’s a smaller election, they’ve still seen a good turnout and they emphasized the importance of voting in these elections. “These people are right here in…

“Safe Route to School” Launches in Front of Congdon Park Elementary School

This pilot program will continue through the school year and the city will evaluate over the summer. 

DULUTH, Minn. – A pilot program is currently underway at Congdon Elementary School, working to making getting to school safer for kids. The program called “Safe Routes to School” decreased the speed limit in front of the school to 20 miles per hour. The City of Duluth chose this location because of how busy the intersection gets. “We installed the…

Duluth Public Library Kicks Off National Library Week

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s national Library week and the Duluth Public library is celebrating by inviting the public to participate through a series of daily challenges. Challenges include returning overdue library books and renewing library cards. Doing those things will put you in a raffle where you can win gift cards to Love Creamery and Johnson’s donuts. The library also…

Duluth to Host Public Information Sessions on Street Preservation Projects

DULUTH, Minn. – This Wednesday, the City of Duluth is hosting two public information sessions on upcoming street projects. The city will highlight its resurfacing projects and repairs on intersections and sidewalks as well as on storm sewers and other minor work. More than 25 segments of road will be resurfaced in areas like Morgan Park, Central Hillside, Lakeside, and…

Local Elementary Students Get Hands-On Learning about Making Maple Syrup

DULUTH, MN – As part of an outdoor learning program, students at Pike Lake Elementary School spent part of their day making maple syrup.  The students have 25 trees tapped in a nearby forest which have provided about a gallon of sap each so far. Being engaged in the process of tapping the trees, collecting the sap, filtering, and boiling…