Education in the News

Tuesdays are Kids Days Downtown

DULUTH, Minn. - The downtown Duluth Public Library kicked off its annual Kaleidoscope for Kids summer program Tuesday. The library has run the Kaleidoscope program for more than 35 years. Every…

STEM Camp Held at UMD

DULUTH, Minn. - An unusual summer camp took place at UMD today. The event focused on teaching girls about neuroscience. One of the big goals of the camp was to get young…

NRRI Receives Recurring Funding

DULUTH, Minn. - It's big news and big funding for the Natural Resources Research Institute. The institute was granted an additional $2 million in recurring funding from the Minnesota State Legislature. This…

Local Musician, Todd Eckart, Performs on FOX 21

CLOQUET, Minn. - Starting tonight, music will be filling Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College's Ampitheater Stage. The 2017 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series will be held from 7:00 - 9:00…

Wisconsin Scientists Improve Protein-Based Drug Stability

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Scientists at the a Wisconsin university have created a mineral coating that mimics bone and keeps protein-based drugs more stable. The Wisconsin State Journal reports protein-based drugs are used to treat bone disorders, kidney disease, wounds,…

Superheroes to Invade Duluth Playhouse

DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Saturday, July 8, superheroes will be flying into the Duluth Playhouse ready to work together and save the day. Imaginarium: Superheroes! will be performed July 8 through…

UW Regents to Meet Thursday

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin system' Board of Regents faces a big decision coming up on Thursday. That's when the board meets in Madison to vote on the system's budget…

Beginners Learn the Basics of Fly Fishing

DULUTN, Minn., - The Great Lakes Fly Shop turned in to a classroom this week. Duluth's Gitchi Gummi Trout Unlimited chapter teamed up with the shop to host an introductory fly…

UW Regents Set to Vote on Fee, Room, and Board Increases

MADISON (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is poised to vote on raising student fees and housing rates. The regents are scheduled to vote on the system's 2017-18 budget on Thursday during a meting at UW-Madison.…

Hibbing Community College Receives $100,000 Grant

HIBBING, Minn. - Hibbing Community College received a one-year $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Women's Foundation to encourage women to pursue careers in non-traditional fields. The grant will support…

Essentia Promotes Healthy Life Style

Duluth, Minn. Healthy food free bike helmets and lots of fun activities were on hand today at the Heritage Center. It was Essentia Health’s way of promoting a healthy life style…