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Cirrus Aircraft Connects With LSC Students Interested In Aviation

They hope this partnership creates a pipeline for skilled students to work for high-demand positions in machining, automotive, aviation, and more.

February 25, 2022

Marcus Asmus,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College and Cirrus Aircraft partnered up to connect with local students interested in joining the aviation industry. Cirrus Aircraft is located right next door to LSC. Representatives networked with classes in the college’s Aviation Center. They hope this partnership creates a pipeline for skilled students to work for high-demand positions in machining, automotive, aviation, and more….

Duluth Fire Department Hires Highest Number of Recruits in Decades

Normally recruits would spend two weeks training at Lake Superior College. this group will do that in spring if COVID-19 positivity rates go down.

January 27, 2022

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- After a mass exodus of 12 retiring firefighters at the end of 2021, the Duluth Fire Department is finishing bringing on its largest new recruit class in decades. 12 new recruits finished onboarding this week. Normally after being hired they would spend two weeks training at Lake Superior College. this group will do that in spring if COVID-19…

Nursing Shortage Affecting St. Ann’s, Lake Superior College’s CNA Program

60 people are employed at St. Ann's Residence, when 70 is what is considered full staff.

October 11, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- While there’s been much about pandemic-fueled stress on Minnesota hospitals, the state’s long-term care industry is now facing a workforce shortage like no other. Now schools like Lake Superior College are struggling to graduate students into more entry-level healthcare positions to fill the void. “There is a huge need locally, regionally, across the state as well as nationally…

LSC Holds Flu Shot Clinic

Roughly 80-100 students had registered to receive the shot helping to minimize the hospital intake because of the virus.

October 5, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College held their second annual flu shot clinic Tuesday morning. The organization Lead MN is partnered with Hennepin Healthcare to get students the flu vaccine at the college. Roughly 80-100 students had registered to receive the shot helping to minimize the hospital intake because of the virus. “And also help students who are going into…

Students at Lake Superior College Celebrate Success

Roughly 250 students were able to connect with different resources on campus and in the community.

September 29, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Students at Lake Superior College were out of class today to celebrate their success. It was the first time the college has had an event of this size since early 2020. Roughly 250 students were able to connect with different resources on campus and in the community. Organizers say, this allows them to see everything that Lake…

New, Returning LSC Students Prepare For Fall Semester at Kickoff Event

LSC will be holding three fall semester kickoff events before the year starts in a little more than a week.

August 13, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- New and returning students at Lake Superior College got a head start preparing for a fall semester in person again. LSC will be holding three fall semester kickoff events before the year starts in a little more than a week. Students can buy all their books and supplies locate their classrooms, get student IDs, and take care of…

Lake Superior College Opens In-Person Registration for Fall Semester

LSC will continue to enforce social distancing and mask wearing next semester.

April 6, 2021

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior College has announced that school will resume all in-person courses for the upcoming fall semester. Current students began registering for courses on Monday while incoming students can get their first crack at registering Wednesday. Faculty at the campus say, students have been excited to get back on campus, especially for the courses that deal with…

UMD, UWS, LSC Students Gear Up for Academic Year Full of Changes as School Starts

All schools are taking precautions such as increased signage for social distancing, hand sanitizing stations throughout campus, and extra staff to sanitize spaces and classrooms routinely.

August 23, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Online v.s. in-person class settings, class sizes, and even semester start dates are all being changed at Northland colleges and universities this year, as students gear up for an academic year like no other. The August 31st starting date at UMD hangs in uncertainty as the Board of Regents is set to vote Monday on whether or not…

Enrollment Up to Last Year’s Levels at LSC, Students Take Advantage of Last Minute Registration

Early Bird events are at full capacity the next couple days, so the college anticipates enrollment continuing to grow.

August 20, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-Enrollment at Lake Superior College has shot up in the past two weeks, putting them at levels similar to last year according to school officials. In the past week alone enrollment has increased 6%. Officials say that is because more students are choosing a more local, cheaper option with the year uncertain. On Thursday, one of the college’s Early…

Auctioned Classic Car Raises Money for Combat Wounded Northland Veterans

LSC Students fixed up the 1976 Chevy, which sold for $14,750.

July 15, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- At Benna Ford on Tower Avenue in Superior Wednesday, a 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3 was auctioned off as a fundraiser for combat wounded veterans in the Northland. For $14,750 the vintage vehicle was sold with proceeds going to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 56, an organization of 48 Northland veterans wounded in combat. “We’ve got…

LSC Donates PPE to City of Duluth to Distribute

College donated 400 masks, 60 boxes of gloves.

April 4, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Emergency Management has received a large donation of Personal Protective Equipment from Lake Superior College. Officials picked up about 400 masks, 60 boxes of gloves, gowns, sharps containers and more. The smaller places that do nursing home or adult care, or even child care needs,” Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj said. “I think this partnership is going…

Lake Superior College’s PT Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary

November 19, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College’s Physical Therapy Program Celebrated its 20th Anniversary Tuesday afternoon. It was all started by students who were part of a class to develop a clinic back in 1998. Then, the clinic opened in 1999 as a partnership with Saint Scholastica’s PT program. The program accepts students, LSC employees and the public as patients. Students…

Companies Show Superior High Students Manufacturing Careers

Five Companies and Lake Superior College stopped by the high school.

November 13, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Five companies and Lake Superior College stopped by Superior High School to talk to students about manufacturing careers. This, at a time when the industry is also dealing with an aging labor force. Students stopped by each company’s table to learn about the different types of positions within those companies. According to the school’s Transition Coordinator, many of…

LSC Hosts First External Fire Department for Training

Firefighters and college learn from training.

October 15, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College’s Emergency Response Training Center hosted some visitors from afar–the Rochester Fire Department used the Center for their required fire ground training. The Rochester Fire Department is the first external group to use the recently completed multi-level facility. Firefighters used mock-up buildings called burn boxes to test their ability to go into a structure fire and…

Showing Memories Through Photos

LSC students traveled overseas this past summer, and now are showing off their memories with classmates

October 2, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some students who traveled overseas this past summer are now sharing their pictures with fellow classmates at LSC. Students from Lake Superior College spent time in the Dominican Republic with nurses, doctors, and nutritional experts to help D.R.’s residents’ health issues. Others went to France and Italy to experience something different than northeast Minnesota. One student who went…

On-Campus Clinic Opens at Lake Superior College

September 27, 2019

Reece Lindquist,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s opened a new clinic Friday morning. In partnership with Lake Superior College, the two transformed an old computer lab at the school into the Q-Care Clinic. The express clinic treats patients for a variety of minor aliments, helping even more people in the area. “Both are very successful. So one at Cub foods and one…

First Habitat for Humanity Home Dedicated in Duluth in Years

Lincoln Park home dedicated for partner family.

September 8, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Habitat for Humanity dedicated a home in Duluth to a family in need, their first Duluth home in years. The home is located in Lincoln Park. It now belongs to the Witherspoon family who also does work in the community. The family will pay for the home with Habitat’s help. Lake Superior Colleges’ construction program and ISD 709…

Duluth Council Approves Shawn Krizaj As Fire Chief

Unanimous vote appoints Krizaj after Edwards stepped down.

August 26, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Monday night the Duluth City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Mayor Emily Larson’s choice for the city’s next Fire Chief, Shawn Krizaj. Krizaj has been with the Duluth Fire Department for almost 22 years, starting as a firefighter and working his way up to Deputy Chief. Most recently he became Acting Chief in April, when Dennis Edwards…

Lake Superior College Offers Easier Way Around Campus

For the first time in a decade, LSC has added new signs around campus

August 20, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- With school beginning in less than a week, students at Lake Superior College will have an easier time finding their classes this year. New signs are being put up around campus for the first time in more than a decade. All signs make navigation easier around campus, and room numbers are changing too. Campus officials say making it…

Lake Superior College Takes Next Step For New Housing Project

LSC leaders are planning to start the project late next month or early September

July 11, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College has taken the next step in a big development plan to have student housing on their main campus. A land swap was approved Wednesday night which clears the way to bring housing to the campus for the first time ever. Due to rising enrollment at LSC, and limited student housing space at the College of…

Lake Superior College Hosts Crash Simulation

Middle School aged kids saw the harsh reality of what could happen Wednesday when not paying attention on the roads

June 19, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- They are not old enough to drive yet, but on Wednesday, 60 middle school aged campers saw the harsh reality of what could happen if they aren’t paying attention on the roads. Mock victims feigned injuries with cuts and bruises all over their bodies, showing young kids what distracted driving could lead to. The simulation had a dual…

Lake Superior Nurse Graduation

Around 100 students received their pins Monday afternoon

May 20, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- Today, about 100 nursing students graduating from Lake Superior College received their pins today, and they gear up to start their careers. Families packed the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center to cheer on these new nurses. One graduate we talked with today said the job market is looking good because there are enough job opportunities in the Healthcare field…

Lake Superior College Rewards Students with Scholarships

Scholarships for the fall were given out Wednesday afternoon

April 10, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, Minn.- More than 80 high school and college students received scholarships from the Lake Superior College Foundation today. Those scholarships that will be applied for the upcoming fall semester and range from $500 to $2500. One Esko student we talked with even got two scholarships this afternoon. Dawson Hoffman, a Senior at Esko said “it definitely helps a lot…

Lake Superior College Aviation Career Night

Hundreds of students met with reps about aviation careers

March 22, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

SUPERIOR, Wisc.- The need for Aviation professionals is at an all-time high. And tonight, Lake Superior College hosted their aviation career night for about two hundred students. Those students took part in flight simulation, tours of planes, while talking to reps from Cirrus Aircraft, and AAR about available careers for LSC grads. But the biggest takeaway for businesses, was getting…

Lake Superior College Hosts 10th Annual Student Success Day

The annual conference is designed to help students explore career options and networking opportunities.

February 12, 2019

Nachai Taylor,

DULUTH, Minn. – Students at Lake Superior College had the day off from regular classes today to take part in the school’s 10th annual student success day The annual conference is designed to help students explore career options and networking opportunities. Students also participated in dozens of informational sessions like learning about personal wellness. LSC’s goal was to give students…

IceHawks Pick Up Basketball Split Against Voyageurs

Lake Superior College splits Wednesday night action against Rainy River

February 6, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Paul LaGrande would lead the way for the IceHawks with 25 points Wednesday night as LSC picked up a big 85-59 over Rainy River. Keith Shakes pitched in a double-double for the IceHawks while Jarves Hunt added 11 points. For the women, the IceHawks fell 78-48 to Rainy River. Categories: College, Sports Tags: Jarves Hunt, Keith Shakes, Lake…

New Airplane Program Coming to Lake Superior College

Eagle Career Pathway heading to LSC

January 28, 2019

Ryan Compeau,

DULUTH, MINN.- Lake Superior College in Duluth has announced the launch of a new program with AAR Aviation Company. With this program, students in the aviation maintenance technician program are offered tuition reimbursement. Out of all the schools around the country, LSC was one of just a handful of schools selected for this new program. Daniel Fanning, Director of Institutional…

Beargrease Marathon Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony

Mushers and Fans Eat and Share Memories

January 26, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The cold and snow is good news for one crowd: the mushers and dogs in the 2019 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, running from Sunday at noon, to Tuesday 1/29 in the afternoon. As they prepare for their long treks, they celebrated with an opening ceremony at Lake Superior College. A huge crowd came out in support of…

LSC Radiology Lab Raises Funds at Texas Roadhouse

Club at Table at Roadhouse From 10-11

December 9, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior College’s Radiologic Technology Club teamed up with a local restaurant to raise money for an upcoming radiology event. Three of the club’s members camped by the door of the Texas Roadhouse, to accept donations to send them to the Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists state conference. “I’m just hoping that we get a lot of support,” said…

Robot Wars Take Over Lake Superior College

Manufacturing Robots Competition Held at Downtown Center

December 5, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-The machines took over Lake Superior College’s Downtown Center, as they put some of their student–made robots to the test for “Robot Wars.” Seven integrated manufacturing student teams designed and built robots, who were tested with their ability to take water from one bucket, across the obstacle course, and to the other bucket. Students say it’s great to see…

At LSC Throw a Bowl, Feed the Hungry

LSC Art Club Hosts Annual Throw-a-Thon

November 30, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.-For two days anyone can throw pottery for free at Lake Superior College, and support a good cause. The college’s Art Club is hosting their 19th annual Throw-a-Thon. Anyone in the community can go and make some clay bowls, which are sold to raise money for the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. “Hoping it can like bring the…

Tim Walz Visits Northland

Walz Stops by Grant Community Center to talk Education

September 7, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth’s Grant Recreation Center got a visit from DFL gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz on Friday. Walz met with the Duluth Community Schools Collaborative to discuss education concerns. “I think it’s just great for Tim to come visit and see what’s happening in our schools,” said DCSC Board Chair Bernie Burnham. “And understand the importance of community schools, and…

Class Is In Session For LSC Motorcycle Safety Training Course

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, males account for more than 80 percent of all motorcyclists killed or injured.

June 9, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – A traffic accident involving a motorcycle presents a high risk for a fatality. More than 1,200 motorcyclists were injured and 61 were killed in Minnesota in 2015. That’s according to the latest Crash Records Report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Class is in session this Saturday morning in the parking lot of Lake Superior College in…

Lake Superior College Offers Free Education Camps

Summer Camps and Academies Run Throughout June

May 31, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The school year may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Lake Superior College is once again helping with that this summer. This morning, Kirsten Bowman, the Assistant to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, stopped by FOX 21 to discuss the free Career Exploration Academies and Camps for…

Meet A Young Entrepreneur, Mountain Biker and LSC’s Student-Athlete of the Year

Max also runs a media group and Max Organics, which provides produce to the local co-op.

May 2, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every year Lake Superior College (LSC) recognizes students at an Honors Banquet for their hard work in their academics and in some cases on the bike trails. For the 20th year in a row LSC is honoring a young student and this one wears many titles. Max Fierek is a student, entrepreneur and avid mountain biker and now…

LSC Career & Transfer Fair Helping Students Break Into Health Care Industry

Many students attend the Career & Transfer Fair to obtain a part-time job or continue their education with a four year degree.

March 28, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Every year Lake Superior College hosts a Career and Transfer Fair to help students make a plan toward their future. Sixty-five companies and 15 transfer schools hosted the event. Many of the students are looking for jobs in the health care field. “A lot of our students are in healthcare programs, nursing or other allied health career programs. There is a…

Lake Superior College Promoting Career Paths In Aviation

An aviation degree from LSC may be completed in about two years.

March 16, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Superior College (LSC) is helping student soar to new heights with a career in aviation. LSC’s Aviation Career Night gives students many options whether they decide on a career as a pilot or in aviation maintenance. Students like Troy Naughton chose a career path in aviation because of the promising job opportunities. He’s graduating in may…

Lake Superior College Has An Issue With Leaking Roofs

School administrators say a lot of the updates have been put off for too long.

February 15, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Whenever it rains, water leaks into offices at Lake Superior College in Duluth. That’s one reason the college is included on Gov. Dayton’s proposed bonding bill list for $6 million dollars in funding. Many buildings on campus are state of the art, but have been built around older buildings that are almost 60 years old. School administrators…

Lake Superior College Has Low-Cost Physical Therapy Clinic

A physical therapy assistant degree can be completed in two years at Lake Superior College.

February 7, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn.- Twice a week, Lake Superior College offers low-cost physical therapy for anyone whose insurance may not cover it. The special clinic is open Monday and Wednesday afternoons during the school year. The clinic is a partnership between Lake Superior College and the College of St. Scholastica. Students from both schools treat the patients. Some patients have come in…

Lake Superior College Students Open Free Dental Hygiene Clinic

The clinic was open from 9 a.m until 4 p.m.

February 2, 2018

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. – Feb. 2 is known as Give Kids A Smile Day. It’s when dental services are provided to children under the age of 18 for free in many places across the country. Sixteen of Lake Superior College’s dental hygiene students along with eight local dentists made it happen in Duluth. The clinic offered cleanings, x–rays and dental hygiene…

APEX Donates Winter Gear to Working Students

Northland students are receiving hands on experience out in wintry conditions.

December 15, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Northland high school students are working on a construction project, but with the temperatures getting chillier a local group of business leaders are ensuring students have the necessities. Members of the Area Partnership for Economic Expansion donated winter gear to students in the construction technology program. The students are working in the Northland’s wintry conditions. The bibs, gloves and…

Free Summer Camps and Academies Offered at Lake Superior College

Educational Camps Feature Aviation, Nursing, Robotics and More

May 23, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This summer Lake Superior College is continuing their tradition of educating youth for free through summer academies. Registration is now open for the academies that are offered in several subjects. All exploration academies and camps are held in June and July. Summer Academy/Camp Subjects: Aviation Camp -A summer camp for young people ages 15-19 who are interested…

Enrollment Continues to Rise in Aviation Programs at Lake Superior College

Lake Superior College to Host Aviation Career Night

February 21, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – The city of Duluth is a large aviation hub. With an international airport and several independent aviation companies, there are several jobs available for Northlanders who would like to work in aviation. Dan Traska, Director of the Center for Advanced Aviation, stopped by FOX 21 to talk about the career opportunities within the aviation industry. Lake Superior…

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They hope this partnership creates a pipeline for skilled students to work for high-demand positions in machining, automotive, aviation, and more.

Normally recruits would spend two weeks training at Lake Superior College. this group will do that in spring if COVID-19 positivity rates go down.

60 people are employed at St. Ann's Residence, when 70 is what is considered full staff.

Roughly 80-100 students had registered to receive the shot helping to minimize the hospital intake because of the virus.

Roughly 250 students were able to connect with different resources on campus and in the community.

LSC will be holding three fall semester kickoff events before the year starts in a little more than a week.

LSC will continue to enforce social distancing and mask wearing next semester.

All schools are taking precautions such as increased signage for social distancing, hand sanitizing stations throughout campus, and extra staff to sanitize spaces and classrooms routinely.

Early Bird events are at full capacity the next couple days, so the college anticipates enrollment continuing to grow.

LSC Students fixed up the 1976 Chevy, which sold for $14,750.

College donated 400 masks, 60 boxes of gloves.

Five Companies and Lake Superior College stopped by the high school.

Firefighters and college learn from training.

LSC students traveled overseas this past summer, and now are showing off their memories with classmates

Lincoln Park home dedicated for partner family.

Unanimous vote appoints Krizaj after Edwards stepped down.

For the first time in a decade, LSC has added new signs around campus

LSC leaders are planning to start the project late next month or early September

Middle School aged kids saw the harsh reality of what could happen Wednesday when not paying attention on the roads

Around 100 students received their pins Monday afternoon

Scholarships for the fall were given out Wednesday afternoon

Hundreds of students met with reps about aviation careers

The annual conference is designed to help students explore career options and networking opportunities.

Lake Superior College splits Wednesday night action against Rainy River

Eagle Career Pathway heading to LSC

Mushers and Fans Eat and Share Memories

Club at Table at Roadhouse From 10-11

Manufacturing Robots Competition Held at Downtown Center

LSC Art Club Hosts Annual Throw-a-Thon

Walz Stops by Grant Community Center to talk Education

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, males account for more than 80 percent of all motorcyclists killed or injured.

Summer Camps and Academies Run Throughout June

Max also runs a media group and Max Organics, which provides produce to the local co-op.

Many students attend the Career & Transfer Fair to obtain a part-time job or continue their education with a four year degree.

An aviation degree from LSC may be completed in about two years.

School administrators say a lot of the updates have been put off for too long.

A physical therapy assistant degree can be completed in two years at Lake Superior College.

The clinic was open from 9 a.m until 4 p.m.

Northland students are receiving hands on experience out in wintry conditions.

Educational Camps Feature Aviation, Nursing, Robotics and More

Lake Superior College to Host Aviation Career Night

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