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Cathedral High School Grad's First Pitch At White Sox Game Became A Social Media Moment
Sister Mary Jo from Sauk Rapids threw a fastball at a White Sox game in 2018 that went viral. Now the nun who taught high school religion in Chicago uses social media to share daily messages of hope.
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Hermantown, Grand Rapids improve to 2-0
Two weeks into the Minnesota high school football season, Section 7 is already beginning to separate contenders from everybody else. Hermantown (2-0) delivered the loudest statement Friday night, overwhelming rival Proctor (0-2) 50-8 on the road. The Hawks have scored 98 points in two games after opening the season with a 48-13 victory over Duluth Denfeld, establishing themselves immediately as one of the teams that will define the Class 4A race in northeastern Minnesota.
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Duluth Public Schools approves AI for staff use
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Public Schools has opened its doors to students and staff for the 2026-2027 academic year, with several new changes underway, including the implementation of artificial intelligence. Gemini, a family of artificial intelligence models created and owned by Google, is now available to Duluth...
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Moose Lake/Willow River & Hermantown football win rivalry games, Cloquet grabs first victory
BARNUM, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- Week two of the MSHSL football season kicked off on Friday night. The Little Brown Jug rivalry game took place in Barnum, as the Bombers squared off against Moose Lake/Willow River. The Rebels will keep the Jug, defeating the Bombers 13-2, improving to 2-0 on the year.
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Friday Night Lights Week 2: Rock Ridge rolls, Hermantown and ML/WR retain trophies
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Scores and highlights from Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) football action on Friday, September 11th. MINNESOTA SCORES:. Moose Lake/Willow River 12, Barnum 3, FINAL. Hermantown 50, Proctor 8, FINAL. St. Cloud Apollo 6, Rock Ridge 50, FINAL.
WDIO-TV
Prep Sports Extra: September 11th
Friday night lights are turning on across the Northland. Starting Friday, September 4, WDIO Sports will have the best highlights and all the scores from our local high school football games during Prep Sports Extra Fridays at 10:25 p.m. Cloquet beat Esko 41-18 at home while Moose Lake/Willow River toppled...
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New Early Childhood Education Major at UMD
The University of Minnesota-Duluth gained two new programs for students to study, effective this semester. One of these programs is an Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Applied Science. “This particular major allows you to teach from birth to third grade,” Associate Professor Jodie Riek said in an interview Wednesday. “It’s...
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St. Scholastica Alworth Center launches ‘Democracy in Action’ lecture series
“As we face an important midterm election in the United States, and a gubernatorial election among others in Minnesota, we thought this was the right moment to focus our attention on the practice of democracy” -- Tim Lorek, Alworth Center Director. The College of St. Scholastica’s Alworth Center for...
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Evers calls for change to school funding on visit to Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Gov. Tony Evers is calling for a change to the way Wisconsin funds schools during what is being described as his last back-to-school visit to Superior. Students and staff at Cooper Elementary led the governor on a tour Wednesday. Evers started as a science...
Ashland Daily Press
An AHS all-timer prepares for the next vault: A Q&A with Ashland graduate Gage Mika
There are moments in sports when an athlete arrives who ranks as so special, the mere observation of that competitor doing their thing speaks more than words can capture. By virtue of his success in the pole vault alone and outstanding academic achievements, Gage Mika will go down as one of Ashland High School’s finest student-athletes. And yet, formidable as those accomplishments may be, his deep personal insights may soar even higher. The Ashland Daily Press grabbed a moment with Mika before he left for UW-La Crosse, where he will pursue a degree in exercise science. Q: Please describe the impact sports have had in your life, and how that has changed as you’ve gotten older. A: Sports started out as a way to connect or stay connected with friends. Simply having fun with the same people over the years. Once high school hit, sports meant something totally different. Sports instilled a growth mindset upon myself; teaching me by example how hard work pays off with time and consistency. Q: As you look back, are there other sports you would have liked to try if time had permitted? A: I’ve always thought that I’d make a good wrestler. Every family
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Photos: As summer ends, Minnesota students head back to school
The first day of school for many Minnesotans took place on Tuesday. MPR News visited Duluth, Mankato, Coon Rapids and St. Paul to check in on how things were starting off. At Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric Magnet School in St. Paul, district superintendent Stacie L. Stanley greeted students with high-fives as they exited their buses. Photos of civil rights leaders in the building decorated the walls as teachers and other staff members showed them the way to their classrooms.
FOX 21 Online
Wisconsin Governor Evers visits Superior as students return to school
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited Superior on Wednesday as students returned to school after summer vacation. Gov. Evers visited Cooper Elementary in Superior as part of his back-to-school tour. The governor quizzed 5th graders on Wisconsin governance to see how well they know their home state.
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One Last Time: Governor Evers Concludes Back-to-School Tour in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A staple of Tony Evers’ time as Governor has been the yearly back-to-school tour. On Wednesday, the former teacher made his last two stops in Wausau and Superior. The Democrat said the tour has always been about supporting education and those in the classroom....
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Duluth superintendent outlines priorities for new school year
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Public Schools are back in session, with thousands of students across the district starting the new year. District leaders say teachers spent months preparing for the new school year. Superintendent John Magas said the district’s top priorities include literacy, stable funding through a referendum on the November ballot and continued enrollment growth.
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Community Connection: Harm Reduction Sisters in the Schools
Harm Reduction Sisters is a local organization focused on helping people who are using drugs or experiencing trauma. In partnership with the local school district, students will have easier access to the support of the organization. "I really have always had a passion of wanting to educate people on harm...
FOX 21 Online
Local insurance agency hosts backpack drive for Northland students
Local insurance agency hosts backpack drive for Northland students. Kids were able to stop by and pick out their backpacks, which were filled with notebooks, calculators, and other school supplies. This year, the Insurance Agency received around 300 backpacks through the help of community donations.