Expert: Small Plastic Being Found In Soil
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Researchers say when plastic breaks down, it forms into tiny particles that lay in the ground for years. They say some of those particles are then ingested by fish…
Education in the News
'Bag-It Duluth' Calls On City Council For No-Plastic Ordinance
DULUTH, Minn. - Momentum is building as community members gather to talk about and potentially come up with a plan to rid away from using plastic bags and Styrofoam to–go containers. The…
Denfeld Robotics Team Unveils Robot
DULUTH, Minn. -The LEGO FIRST robotics competition is coming up in just a few weeks at the DECC and Duluth Denfeld revealed their big star at an open house. The Denfeld Nation…
Experts Discuss Minnesota Children's Well Being
DULUTH, Minn.- Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota presented this year’s Minnesota Kids Count Data Book at Community Action Duluth The Kids Count Data Book provides state data to show the well-being of…
UW-Madison Students Demand Free Tuition for Black Students
MADISON (AP) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison's student government is demanding free tuition for black students. The Associated Students of Madison adopted a resolution Wednesday saying blacks were legally barred from education during slavery and that the flagship school remains…
Technology Training with Lowrance at Duluth Boat Show
DULUTH, Minn. - The 51st Annual Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show is underway and technology training is being offered there this year. Lowrance is bringing their Marine Electronics University…
Free Beekeeping 101 Workshops
UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming interest, all sessions are at capacity. Plans are in the works to add more sessions for the spring! SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hosting a free Beekeeping 101 workshop this weekend. Two…
Educating Teens on Dating Violence
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Dating violence isn't something just affecting adults, Northland teens are also dealing with those scary situations. Today, the Council on Child Protection talked with Superior High School students…
Duluth Supt. Gronseth Up For Outside Job -- Again
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Public Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth is up for yet another job. This time, he is being eyed up for the position…
Animal Answers: Providing Dental Care at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to dental diligence, we often forget to think about our pets. Whether it be dogs, cats, lions, or tigers, veterinarians say all teeth…
Dating Dangers: Online Dating in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Finding the love of your life and being part of a happy, lasting relationship is a reason many head online to connect with someone special. "I was…
UMD Kicks Off Out Cold Week
DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Duluth Minnesota is kicking off a week of winter fun. Events for Out Cold Week started today with a photo-booth and free Watermelon Sugar Cookies provided…
Digital Archives Gives Access to African American History
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A University of Minnesota-led digital archive of African American historical materials is now free and accessible online to the public. The Minnesota Daily reports that the university's Umbra search includes handwritten 17th century letters, underground hip-hop albums…
Nikki Notebook: DeVos Protests
Some are protesting the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Humane Happy Hour
Duluth, Animal Allies in Duluth held their first ever educational happy hour for adults tonight. They say the typical interaction they have is with children, so this was a good way…
