Organizations Prepare and Train for Disaster, Vigilant Guard
Knowing what to do when disaster strikes and being prepared is the focus of a Minnesota National Guard exercise going on this week at the DECC.
Education in the News
UMD Welcome Week Starts Wednesday
The Bulldog Welcome Week staff will be working with the new students from Wednesday thru Saturday helping them prepare for the first week of classes.
UMD Students Begin a New Chapter
Inside the Weber Music Hall sixty students received their white coat which is a rite of passage for scholars going to medical school.
Raising Funds for an After-School Program in Superior
Community members gathered in Superior Saturday afternoon to raise funds for an after-school program.
Former NAACP President Remembered
A few dozen people joined together at a memorial ceremony in Canal Park Saturday afternoon to honor the life of an NAACP President who passed away last week.
YWCA Receives $7,000 Grant from AT&T
The Duluth YWCA was presented with a $7,000 grant from AT&T, Thursday.
Bemidji State University President to Retire Next Summer
The president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College says he plans to retire next summer.
Great Outdoors: Off-Road Tour at North Woods Adventures
In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a trip with the first and only off-road tour company in Minnesota.
SweetWater Girls Ranch Looks to Offer Safe Haven
It’s a billion dollar business that is corrupting the lives of our children and whether you want to believe it or not, it’s happening in our own neighborhoods: sex trafficking.
Health Concerns About 'Rubber Mulch' on Duluth Playgrounds
In just five days, nearly 400 people have signed a petition to remove rubber mulch from Duluth playgrounds, worried it's risking their children's health. The school district, however, insists the children are safe.
St. Scholastica Receives Grant to Educate Vets
The grant will fund Scholastica's new Implementation of a Nursing Veteran's Initiative to Transform Education (INIVTE) Program.
'Discover the Dinosaurs' Visits Duluth
Friday, kids and their families were invited to the DECC to explore the mysteries of pre–historic life. Discover the Dinosaurs brought hands–on exhibits to Duluth for kids to get up close and touch replicas of the extinct reptiles.
Hundreds Attend Online Education Expo in Duluth
Families interested in online schools gathered at the Great Lakes Aquarium Thursday to learn more about programs available in Minnesota.
Tribal Sovereignty Institute to be Formed at UMD
The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which represents members from each of Minnesota’s 11 tribes, has signed a resolution to support the establishment of a Tribal Sovereignty Institute at UMD.
Boathouse that Serves as Museum Reopens after Upgrades
A boathouse at Eagle Harbor State Dock in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that serves as a museum has reopened after getting some upgrades.
