School Closings, Delays for Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022
Closed: Ironwood School District - Closed South Shore School District - Closed Opening 2 Hours Late: Solon Springs School District - 2-hour Delay
Education in the News
Reading with Mr. Rhino: Nearly Five Years of Weekly Storytelling
DULUTH, Minn. - We’re just days away from the official kick-off of “I Love to Read Month,” but that’s not stopping elementary students at Duluth’s Lakewood School from getting a jump start on their…
UMD hosts Intro to Winter Camping Class
DULUTH, Minn. - Getting outside more during these colder months has it's challenges, but for some, it's the perfect time of year to do some winter camping. The University of Minnesota Duluth held an intro…
School Systems Continue To Fight Staffing Shortages and Covid
DULUTH/PROCTOR, Minn. -- The Duluth Public Schools, and Proctor school transportation systems are few of the many impacted by covid. Aside from positive cases, the staff shortages are also playing a role in having…
Wild Winter Wonderland at Lake Superior Zoo
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Lake Superior Zoo turned into a winter wonderland Saturday for its animal residents, and human visitors to enjoy. . Staff say the zoo is not only a summer or spring destination.…
Learn Snowkiting Basics with UMD Rec Sports Outdoor Program
DULUTH, Minn.- Thrill-seekers looking for another way to get the adrenaline pumping this winter can learn to catch the steady winds that blow over frozen lakes on a snowkite. UMD'S rec sports outdoor program offered…
University of Wisconsin Superior Hits New Enrollment Record
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin Superior saw a record number of students enroll for this spring semester. According to University officials, after an sharp increase in total enrollment last fall the positive trend is continued…
COVID Cases, Staff Shortages Could Shift Duluth Schools to Distance Learning 'with little notice'
DULUTH, Minn.- As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the region, officials with Duluth ISD 709 shared the factors needed to keep learning in person, warning that a switch to virtual could happen fast. According to a press release sent…
UMD Continues Mask Requirement, Students Mixed on Duluth's New Mandate
DULUTH, Minn. - While the City of Duluth is resuming its mask mandate Friday evening, mask requirements are nothing new for students, faculty, and staff at UMD. People have been asked to wear one, regardless…
UMD Students Signing Petition to Protest Vaccine Form for Enrollment
DULUTH, Minn. - The start of the spring semester at UMD saw one recent student begin an effort to end the vaccine requirement to attend classes. Lucius Lafromboise is protesting against the form required by…
Proctor Schools, Essentia Health Host Student Career Fair
PROCTOR, Minn. - Students at Proctor High and A.I. Jedlicka Middle schools got the chance to learn more about the various job opportunities the medical field has to offer. Proctor Pathways and Essentia Health…
All Superior Students Required To Mask Up Again Wednesday
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Starting Wednesday, masks are back for everyone in Superior Schools -- less than a week after making masks optional when cases were low enough among students and staff. But…
School Closings, Delays for Monday, January 10, 2022
Closed: Ashland School District - Closed Ironwood School District - Closed
Stella Maris Academy Holds Open House for New High School Set to Open this Fall
DULUTH, Minn.- Today the community got a chance to see the brand new building for Stella Maris Academy's new high school set to open this fall. The school held an open house today for…
UMD's 'Preschool at the Park' Reopening On-Campus Nature-Based Program
DULUTH, Minn.- After almost two years UMD will be welcoming back some much younger students to their campus little preschoolers. The Preschool at the Park is set to open on January 10th after…
