Education in the News

UMD Announces Romano Gym Renovation Plans

DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth Athletics department has announced plans to renovate Romano Gymnasium. The athletics department is working to raise an additional $2 million, as part of the $10 million renovation project. Romano Gym has…

Winter Skating Parties with the UMD Bulldogs

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Parks and Recreation along with AMSOIL Arena and University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog Hockey Teams are inviting the public to free winter skating parties at AMSOIL Arena. Sunday, Nov. 26 from 4-6 p.m. - skate…

Wrenshall School District Closed for Remainder of Week

WRENSHALL, Minn. - The Wrenshall School District has announced that it will be closed for the remainder of the week. Superintendent Kim Belcastro tells FOX 21 this is a precautionary safety measure for faculty and students after the adhesive being…

UWS Faculty Hold Teach In

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Superior are holding a teach in on Monday and Tuesday to protest the University's recent decision to suspend 25 academic programs. The teach…

Northlanders Donate to Help Ensure Officer Safety

DULUTH, Minn.- A non–profit organization aims to help boast safety for local law enforcement with help from the community. The organizers of shield 616 said with the rise in active shootings they want…

St. Luke's Showcases Traveling Art Show

DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s hospital is adding some new art to their hallways for a short period of time. The hospital is hosting the traveling, community focused art exhibit known…

Special Report: Early Education

MINNESOTA - More than 20,000 of  Minnesota's 4-year-olds are heading to preschool this year because of state funding. This has been great news for some rural Northland areas. However, it…

WITC Welcomes High School Students For Career Day

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Hundreds of area high school students had an opportunity to experience a college environment. Career day at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) gave about 450 high school students a chance…

University of Wisconsin Regents to Vote on Merging Campuses

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to approve a plan to merge the system's two-year schools with its four-year campuses. The regents are scheduled to vote on the proposal at UW-Madison Thursday afternoon. The…

Duluth Train Depot Celebrates 125 Years

DULUTH, Minn- The Duluth Train Depot celebrated another milestone Wednesday. Many came out to the celebration marking 125 years in existence. The Depot along with the St. Louis county heritage and arts…