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Moose Lake, MN · Education
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University of Minnesota System-Wide Budget Cuts
In September, University officials at UMN announced that they plan to cut the University’s budget by $225,000,000 (equal to 12% to 15% of the U’s overall budget) across all five campuses over the next two years, and simultaneously raise tuition. The University of Minnesota launched a new website called ‘Unit Reduction Targets’ which addresses where the reductions will be taking place, with UMD getting a $17-19 million dollar budget cut. So the ‘million dollar’ question is — how will this affect students and faculty at UMD and the U of M system as a whole?
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New theater opening up at Denfeld High School as students perform 'Ride the Cyclone'
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- A one-of-a-kind, new theater experience is about to debut to the public at Denfeld High School in Duluth. What once was an outdated lecture hall has been transformed into a modern black box theater. It's the new stage for the theater productions at Denfeld. Offering the...
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New Head Coach Sid Hudson hoping to make an impact
A new season brings a new face to the University of Wisconsin-Superior Esports team. Head coach Sid Hudson is trying to make an impact in and out of the Esports Lab. Hudson started his esports career as an undergrad, playing League of Legends at Simpson College. After a year as a player, he moved into a staff role and became the program’s first head analyst as a work-study student.
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Howie: Duluth Schools' old, tired referendum playbook won't answer the $15 million question
Duluth Public Schools has a serious financial problem, an equally serious credibility problem and an old, tired referendum narrative that does little to resolve either one. The administration wants more money. It warns of larger classrooms, eliminated positions, reduced educational opportunities and financial consequences if taxpayers reject two operating levy questions Nov. 3.
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Hermantown and Cloquet earn wins in Week 7 high school football
Hermantown and Cloquet picked up wins as Week 7 of the MSHSL football season kicked off Wednesday night. The Hawks defeated Rock Ridge 42-12 to improve to 6-1, while Cloquet beat Duluth East 41-30 to move to 5-2. Grand Rapids shut out Proctor 21-0. Regular-season games continue Wednesday, October 21, with matchups across the Northland.
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UMD Chancellor serves up salmon tacos to students during chef spotlight event
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- UMD's chancellor stepped into the kitchen today to serve up one of his own recipes for students to sample. The chancellor was a special guest for the university's 'chef spotlight', a monthly event put on by the dining center. The little bite featured salmon tacos with fresh ingredients, including homemade mango salsa.
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Raleigh Academy holds fall fest for students, with early trunk-or-treating
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) – Students at Raleigh Academy celebrated a successful start to the school year by inviting the local Irvin community out to their annual fall festival. Every September, the academy hosts a community block party outside the school. Unfortunately, this year’s party was rained out. But Raleigh...
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Geometry teacher starts at new school
Geometry teacher Christy Wolvert has recently started her first year teaching at Superior High School. Having over twenty years of teaching experience, all that is needed is an adjustment to the climate of this school. She is thrilled to start a new chapter at Superior. Wolvert made the switch to Superior High School after teaching in the Carlton-Wrenshall school district.
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Hermantown, Grand Rapids, & Cloquet football all pick up week 7 wins
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- Week 7 of the MSHSL football season kicked off on Wednesday night. The Hermantown Hawks picked up their 6th win, taking down Rock Ridge 42-12. The Hawks (6-1) will close out the regular season on Wednesday, October 21st, taking on North Branch. Game time is at 7...
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Gym teacher promoted to assistant principal
Spartan staff member Deana Wells experiences a new role for the 2026-2027 school year. After 20 dedicated years of being a gym teacher, Wells applied to a new position this past summer. Wells’ experience teaching here at the high school has boosted her into her new role as an assistant...
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Italian exchange student shares new-school experiences
This September, the Spartans community welcomed a new foreign exchange student from Italy. Vittoria Gheda has only been to the United States once before; in New York with her family. Despite this, many of her first impressions about the United States took place in her first few weeks in Superior.
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Holding On To History: Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship deadline is coming up fast
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - My 7th grade history teacher, Eldon Foster, told us kids that you never went anywhere without your weapon and helmet in World War Two. If you know an influential veteran like that there’s a paper you can write to earn a scholarship. “I...
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Duluth school bus route cancellations cause headaches
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Last-minute school bus route cancellations are causing headaches and anxiety for some Duluth families. Officials with Duluth Public Schools say the cancelations are caused by staffing shortages due to drivers calling in sick. Cancelations cause anxiety for mother of five. Alessandra Quinn is a...