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Superior school board approves lower tax levy
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The Superior School Board unanimously approved next year’s budget, which lowers the total school tax levy by 2.12%. The district says the decrease should reduce the school portion of property tax bills. The Superior School District also received a $2 million increase in...
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Duluth students hold mock election to learn U.S. election process
DULUTH, Minn. — Students at Ordean East Middle School are learning about the election process in their social studies classes ahead of this year’s midterm election. The students will take part in a mock election on Tuesday November 3, as polls open for the midterm election. Sixth graders...
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Northland prep football teams wrap up regular season
Northland high school football teams wrapped up their 2026 seasons Wednesday night. Two Harbors defeated Esko 21-14 to finish 6-2, while Duluth East edged Hibbing 22-20 in a thriller. Both teams ended 3-5. Cloquet closed its campaign with a 47-21 victory over Duluth Denfeld, finishing 6-2, while the Hunters ended the season at 1-7.
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Duluth East football outlasts Hibbing in OT 22-20 to win regular season finale
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Minnesota high school football regular season ends on a Wednesday night. Duluth East wrapped things up with Hibbing. This game would need extra time. The Greyhounds would get the ball first and take it in for a score, Isaac Emerson does it himself and the octopus puts Duluth East up 8.
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Duluth families rally in support of school referendum
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth families rallied outside an elementary school Wednesday, urging voters to support three referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Two questions would raise property taxes to financially support Duluth schools. A third question is a statewide constitutional referendum that would increase state funding per student without raising taxes.
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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...