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Wrenshall, MN · Education
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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...
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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.
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Hermantown football rolls past Denfeld, Superior can't crawl back against New Richmond
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- Week one of the MSHSL football season continued on Friday night. The Hermantown Hawks made the trip to Duluth Denfeld to take on the Hunters. The Hawks picked up the road win against the Hunters, walking away with a 48-13 victory. Hermantown (1-0) is back in action...
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Local insurance agency hosts backpack drive for Northland students
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- With many schools starting the day after Labor Day, a local insurance agency continued its tradition of hosting a backpack drive for area kids. Joey Ostberg, an insurance agent from the Duluth-based Farmers Insurance group, tells Fox 21, they've been hosting this event for the last decade. 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.
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Friday Night Lights Week 1: Hermantown dominates, South Ridge survives to win season openers
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 4th. MINNESOTA SCORES:. Hermantown 48, Duluth Denfeld 13, FINAL. Verndale 12, South Ridge 14, FINAL. Pine City 2, Hibbing 14, FINAL. Two Harbors...
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Morgan scores four touchdowns as Grand Rapids routs Cloquet 56-14
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Ethan Morgan scored four touchdowns and Grand Rapids erupted for 42 first-half points Thursday night, overwhelming Cloquet 56-14 in the Northeast Red high school football season opener for both teams at Noble Hall Field. Morgan scored twice on the ground and caught two touchdown passes...
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Northwestern volleyball spoils Superior’s home opener, winning in straight sets
Northwestern volleyball wasn’t fazed by the pressure on the road, taking down Superior three sets to none on Thursday night. Superior was looking for its third win in a row in its first home game of the season, while Northwestern hoped to shake off a loss in their most recent match.
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Duluth schools open new central education facility downtown
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Public Schools celebrated the grand opening of a new facility downtown Thursday. Duluth Central Education Services is a 72,000-square-foot facility near Fifth Avenue West and West First Street. The facility is located inside the former Duluth News Tribune building. The district spent more...
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Over 300 new students move into The College of St. Scholastica
DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV)- Over 300 new students were welcomed to The College of St. Scholastica for move-in day. Fellow students and faculty were on hand to help with the move-in process. Move-in day also kicks off welcome weekend at the college, where student leaders and services will hold informational sessions...
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Prep Sports Extra: September 4th
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Esko football begins season with close victory over Pequot Lakes
To kick off its 2026 campaign, Esko football hosted Pequot Lakes in the season opener on Thursday. After falling by 20 last year, Esko exacted revenge and downed the Patriots 19-13. The game remained scoreless for much of the first half until Connor Dallmann broke free up the middle and...
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Hermantown at Denfeld leads northeastern Minnesota football lineup today
HERMANTOWN — Hermantown opens the high school football season tonight facing the same question that has followed the Hawks through the offseason: Is this the team capable of finally getting past Grand Rapids in Section 7AAAA?. The first answer comes against major underdog Duluth Denfeld. Hermantown visits the Hunters...
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Ashland school district enforces safety measures after threat found at high school
ASHLAND, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Ashland District officials and Ashland Police are investigating after a threat was made at the high school during the first week. Ashland police responded to a call from the Ashland School District on Sept. 1 after staff found a threat written on a wall inside Ashland High School. The threat was directed toward the high school and included a specific date in the future.
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Opinion: Duluth schools are writing fewer tickets. Don’t confuse that with safer schools.
Duluth Public Schools would like the community to notice that police officers issued only 12 citations to students during the last school year, down from 115 five years earlier. It is an impressive-looking number, particularly for a school district working to rebuild public confidence while asking Duluth voters to approve two operating levy questions in November.
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St. Scholastica physical therapy program marks 50 years amid strong workforce demand
DULUTH — The College of St. Scholastica is marking 50 years of physical therapy education as its newest students prepare to enter a health care field facing continued demand for rehabilitation clinicians across the region. The college’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which graduated its first class in 1976,...