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Tamarack, MN · Education
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UMD students developing app to report used needles in Downtown Duluth
UMD students are working to develop an app to help people report used needles in Downtown Duluth. Two professors at UMD started a collaboration where students could combine social issues and technology.
northernnewsnow.com
Superior football snaps 29-game losing streak behind Luzaich’s huge night
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Superior football opened the season with a 58-28 win over Eau Claire North, ending a 29-game losing streak. Senior Maxton Luzaich carried the ball 30 times for 304 yards and scored seven touchdowns, accounting for nearly all of the Spartans’ touchdowns in the win.
Ashland Daily Press
Northland College's Maxwell Forest to remain protected
For decades, students at Northland College would leave the Ashland campus to study, relax and recharge among the majestic pines and flowing waters of the White River at the 132-acre Mabel Cora Maxwell Nature Study area, just off State Highway 118, split between Ashland and Bayfield counties. Here, students would engage in environmental research, outdoor learning, and recreation amid the splendor of some of the best scenic beauty the north woods have to offer. The woods and water making up this treasure were deeded to Northland by Maxwell, with the understanding that Northland would care for and preserve the property for generations yet to come. However, when Northland was forced to close its doors in May 2025, officials in charge of divesting the college’s collections and properties faced a difficult decision; how to honor the commitment made to Maxwell upon accepting the stewardship of the land, how to preserve the land from thoughtless development and keep it as it has been, pristine and a place where nature abided by its own rules. Many of the college’s faculty, students and alumni as well as residents feared for the fate of the land and sought help to keep it as it has
Price County Review
Chequamegon MS girls take first at Oredocker invite
The Chequamegon Middle School and Varsity cross country teams competed at the Oredocker Invitational at the Chequamegon Bay Golf Club in Ashland on Aug. 27. The middle school girls placed first with Washburn in second, followed by Ashland and Hayward. Ruth Oswald was sixth, followed by Harper Patterson in eighth, and Mya Brown in ninth, according to results posted by MileSplitWI. The middle school boys placed fifth in a field where Phillips placed first. Chad Peth was fourth and Greg Oswald placed seventh. The varsity girls placed seventh in a field where Phillips placed first. The top Eagles’ runners were Hailey Bodoh in 13th and Ruth Nicolaus in 20th. The varsity boys placed seventh in a field where Phillips placed second and Northwestern was first. The top Eagles’ runners were Matthew Hirtreiter in 15th and Ashton Seifert in 23rd. GIRLS MIDDLE SCHOOL2500 METER RUN 6th Ruth Oswald, 9:55.70 8th Harper Patterson, 10:06.30 9th Mya Brown, 10:10.30 11th Hadley Bay, 10:15.30 13th Adeline Branch, 10:16.20 24th Ariel Sprangers, 10:59.00 29th Liberty Vitek, 11:12.70 30th Aubrey Stajduhar, 11:14.40 41st Harmony Jones, 12:16.10 GIRLS VARSITY5000 METER RUN 13th Hailey Bodoh, 23:00.90 20th Ruth Nicolaus, 24:36.90 21st Mady Ernst, 25:07.40 50th Mackenzie Humphrey, 28:53.10
northernnewsnow.com
Move-in day begins for University of Minnesota Duluth students
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - New Bulldogs are moving into their dorms this week at University of Minnesota Duluth, hauling in furniture and boxes while sharing emotional goodbyes. UMD student and resident assistant Daniela Guerrero-Garcia highlighted the importance of campus living. “Living in the community is very important to...
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Carlton-Wrenshall to start first school year as consolidated district, leaving some parents blindsided
WRENSHALL, Minn. (Northern News Now) - School is back in session in just two weeks, and it’s going to be a big change for the recently consolidated Carlton and Wrenshall district. The change was made after a contentious public vote earlier this spring. The final vote was 430 yes...
FOX 21 Online
UMD students developing app to report used needles in Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- UMD students are working to develop an app to help people report used needles in Downtown Duluth. Two professors at UMD started a collaboration where students could combine social issues and technology. One of the projects started by those students focuses on developing an app to safely...
WDIO-TV
Cloquet football hopes to take a step forward after last season’s late spark
Cloquet’s football team is hoping to turn last year’s late-season spark into a strong start for the 2026 Lumberjacks. Last season started rough for Cloquet, dropping their first four games and losing their lead running back Jack Horvat to a season-ending injury. But the Lumberjacks bounced back, winning their next three games in a row. That late surge put them in the mix for a home playoff game for the first time since 2022.
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UMD highlights new maritime engineering program
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Move-in activities are underway this week at both the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) and the University of Wisconsin–Superior as students prepare to start a new adventure. Along with the arrival of those new students, UMD is highlighting a brand-new engineering program. The...
FOX 21 Online
Doc's Gym in Superior hosts school supplies drive ahead of new school year
Both members, and non-members at doc's gym are encouraged to bring in school supplies for the rest of this week. The gym is partnering with Osberg Agency in Duluth to distribute school items across the Northland.
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School district event helps families prepare for first day
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Public Schools held its annual Unity in the Community back-to-school event Monday to help students and staff get ready for the first day of school. The free event has been held for five years and focuses on making sure no child feels left...
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Some major universities now accepting PayPal or Venmo tuition payments; None local
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) - Some major universities are now accepting tuition payments via PayPal or Venmo. PayPal announced that education payment platforms, Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet will accept those methods going forward. That includes schools like Kansas State University, Michigan State University, and Texas Tech University. PayPal said,...