Education in the News

College Loan Payments Begin Again

For many college students, Halloween is not nearly as frightening as the debt they are racking up. And this month, a three-year pause in paying back loans came to an end. The national break…

September Swimming Ends With Red Flag Warning on Park Point

Those considering swimming on Park Point beaches Saturday were warned to be careful. And that warning carries into Sunday. The Duluth Fire Department said there was a high risk of rip currents, and they issued a warning about noon Saturday.…

Cloquet Police to Get Body Cams and Updated Tasers

  CLOQUET, Minn. --The Cloquet City Council approved the purchase of body-worn cameras and new Tasers for its Police Department. The 24 cameras cost slightly more than 159 thousand dollars, while the 24 Tasers were slightly more than 101 Thousand Dollars.…

Duluth Playhouse Now Owns The Historic NorShor Theatre

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse -- one of the nation's oldest non-profit theatres -- has officially been handed the key to the historic NorShor Theatre as the new owners of the state-of-the-art facility. Sherman…

Duluth School Board Candidates on the Issues

Wednesday, the public had a chance to hear from Duluth School Board candidates in their own forum. In the city-wide At-Large race, incumbent Alanna Oswald and challenger Stephanie Williams discussed their views. Both candidates said they support the school referendum…

Helping Teachers With Free Supplies

DULUTH, Minn. -- Teachers go above and beyond to ensure their students get the best education possible. In many cases, this means teachers spend their own money on supplies or additional teaching aids…

The Northland Remembers Loss Of 9/11 By Climbing Stairs

While lowered flags were a very visible way to remember 9/11 across the country, Monday in the Northland there was also a quieter, but just as serious way to honor those who died. Inside the DECC in Duluth, several groups…