River Gala Held Tonight
Duluth, Minn The St. Louis River Alliance held a gala tonight to celebrate 21 years of work on the river after it was deemed an area of concern after years of dumping…
Education in the News
Wisconsin's Deer Overpopulation Harms Soil, Plant Growth
MADISON (AP) - New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests an overpopulation of deer is having a long-term impact on the state's forests. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that biologists have known for a long time that an overabundance of…
Local Non-Profit Sets Goal to Make Prom More Affordable
DULUTH, Minn. - Finding the perfect prom dress can be a fun experience, but it can also put a strain on the pocketbook. One Northland non-profit is hoping to change…
$75K Cash Bond Set for Man Accused of Killing UW-Stout Student
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) - A judge has set cash bond at $75,000 for a Minnesota man accused of killing a Saudi Arabian college student in Wisconsin. Twenty-seven-year-old Cullen Osburn appeared in Dunn County court on Thursday after waiving extradition from…
Social Emotional Learning Helps Kids After School
The Duluth YMCA is one of only thirty-seven YMCAs across the country to be selected for a new pilot project. The program aims to help kids develop their social and emotional skills. This…
Secret Forest Playschool Fundraising for New Classroom
The cold isn’t putting a damper on fundraising efforts for one Playschool in the Northland. Secret Forest Playschool is now located in the Eastridge Community Church in Duluth. Founder Meghan Morrow would like to expand her efforts with a new…
Nikki's Notebook: Changes Coming To Education System
Changes are coming to the nation's education system following the results of this year's presidential election.
Free Vintage Christmas Movie Showing
On Saturday, December 10, the Douglas County Historical Society will be hosting a free holiday event, featuring vintage Christmas Season movies from the 1950’s and earlier.
University of Wisconsin regents sign off on tuition hike
University of Wisconsin System leaders have signed off on raising out-of-state and graduate tuition by hundreds of dollars at a number of campuses.
Cloquet Fire Department Teaches Hands-Only CPR
Once a month, the Cloquet Fire Department hosts a free hands-only CPR class to the public.
Duluth Public Library Moves Forward with Strategic Plan
The strategic plan focuses on five goals: prioritize school readiness; strengthen the library's capacity to fulfill its mission; increase teaching opportunities; enhance current services; and raise public awareness.
Story Time at the Library
Every Wednesday, children and families can enjoy story time at the Duluth Public Library
Nevada high school on lockdown after shots fired
Nevada's top police officer says a teenager was shot by a campus police officer at a Reno high school, and a second is sought in what he termed, an active investigation.
Former law school applicants at risk for identify theft
The University of Wisconsin Law School has notified more than 1,200 former applicants that they could be at risk of identity theft because the school's database was hacked.
Stress-Less Week at UMD
Students get a chance to get some peace of mind before finals week begins on Monday at UMD.
