Dean of UMN Medical School steps down
TWIN CITIES, Minn. -- The Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School has decided to step down. Dean Jakub Tolar served as the Dean and Vice President for Clinical Affairs. He…
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Denfeld High School students peacefully protest against ICE escalations
DULUTH, Minn.-- Earlier this morning at Denfeld High School, a large crowd of students gathered to make their voices heard as they peacefully protested against ICE. The…
Duluth Schools take moment of silence as part of Minnesota Day of Unity
DULUTH, Min. - Secondary Schools in the Duluth School District took a moment of silence at…
Applications for 2026 Citizen Police Academy are open
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizen Police Academy. This academy offers community members to learn about the different tactics, operations, and divisions of the DPD through in-field hands-on and in classroom…
Essentia Health launches "Spartan Clinic" at Superior School District
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior School District and Essentia Health announced a new partnership to allow students to receive healthcare while still at school. The "Spartan Clinic" is a virtual health clinic for students grades 6-12 to receive care through…
Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years. Acting director of the Centers for Disease…
Lake Superior "Zoo Lights" in final weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -- The last weekend before Christmas marks the final time this holiday season that the Lake Superior Zoo's "Zoo Lights" will be up for visitors to the…
Duluth Public Schools Superintendent releases statement in response to ICE being in Twin Ports-area
DULUTH, Min,. - Duluth Public Schools Superintendent John Magas sent a message to parents in the district titled, "Our Commitment to Student Safety and Belonging." The statement said in part, "We understand that many…
UW-Superior starts new online AI Essentials certificate classes
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Superior is introducing a new online certificate called "AI Essentials: Strategies for Efficiency & Productivity." Classes for the AI certificate will start in February 2026. UW-Superior says,…
Duluth East Choralaires treat Essentia patients to Christmas carols
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth East Choralaires brought some of their music to Essentia Health, as the performers spent time going from floor to floor singing to…
St. Louis River Alliance hold 'River Appreciation' party
DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis River Alliance set up shop at Clyde Iron Works for a "River Appreciation" party. The party was free and open to the…
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
NEW YORK (AP) — The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years. Writing in an essay on her website,…
UW-Superior music celebrates annual "Season of Song" holiday concert
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A musical Twin Ports holiday tradition happened once again in Superior as UW-Superior's "Season of Song" concert held its final performance of season. The…
Lake Superior College hosts student art show for Fall '25 semester
DULUTH, Minn. -- Lake Superior College is treating Twin Ports residents to the artistic visions of their students with a campus-wide art show. The free-to-the-public…
Parent speaks out following Superior Middle School incident
SUPERIOR, Wis.-- Following the incident that ended up involving the Superior Middle School, one mother is making her voice heard about the aftermath of this situation. During the…
