Gov. Tim Walz Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (DFL) and the state's education commissioner stopped in the Northland today as part of their statewide education tour. The Governor read to kindergarteners at Myers…
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FIRST Robotics Competition Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn.- 120 plus teams and their mechanical mates gathered at the DECC to battle it out. The Double Decc'er started with practice matches, as teams tested out their robots on the…
Celebrating Women in STEM at FIRST Robotics Competition
DULUTH, Minn.-Â At the FIRST Robotics Competition, a special event was held celebrating the young women competing this weekend. Organizers say hundreds of young women are starting to make names for themselves…
Cleanup Talks Lead 2019 St. Louis River Summit
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The cleanup of the St. Louis River was in focus at University of Wisconsin-Superior. The college held a St. Louis River Summit that included experts on the topic…
New Eco-Entrepreneurship Program at Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College is launching a program to teach students how to make the farm-to-table process more sustainable. The program will feature a two acre farm, greenhouse space,…
Winter Blues Setting in? Dietitian Advises Three Superfoods to Consume
DULUTH, Minn. - When it comes to the winter blues, it's important to have the correct diet and exercise routine to help keep depression at bay. Mary Cherne, St. Luke's…
National History Day Competition Takes Old and Young on Trip Through Time
DULUTH, Minn.-Â This weekend history lessons were given out by 6 thru 12th graders. Just a day after National Minnesota Day, Middle and High School students competed in the Northeast Regional…
LSC Hosts English Language Conference for Educators in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior College welcomed more than 50 educators from around the region and world hoping to provide more ways to engage students learning English as a second language. This…
Special Report: Lets Go Ice Fishing Part II
WATERSMEET, Mich. -- For some families, there is no excuse to stay inside all winter long. In fact for some, it's time to head out on the ice…
Head of the Lakes Job, Internship Fair Happening Thursday
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host nearly 90 employers from the Twin Ports and beyond as part of the free Head of the Lakes Job…
'We All Belong' Art Show Celebrates Diversity at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - An art display at UMD is celebrating diversity through creative work. The "We All Belong" art show was created by students. It includes 3D art, drawings, and graphic design…
UMD Engineering Students Make Electric Bike
DULUTH, Minn. - A custom-built electric bike was created by UMD engineering students for their final design project. The pedal bike was turned into an electric-powered one using lithium-ion batteries, a hub…
Kalevala Day to Offer Finnish Fun in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Kalevala Day is celebrated in Finland on the 28th of February, in honor of the day on which the Old kalevala's forward was dated by Lonnrot (February…
Longboarding the Snow Away
DULUTH, Minn.- As the snow piles up, some dream of longboarding down a hot, sunny boardwalk surrounded by Palm Trees and beaches. Duluth Folk School gave Northlanders…
Great Outdoors: Dogsledding With a Twist at North Star Academy
DULUTH, Minn.- Northland winters are full of great activities like skiing, snowboarding, and of course dog sledding. You've likely heard of the Beargrease, and the Iditarod. But North Star Academy's…
