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Duluth Public Schools face a 3rd year of millions in budget cuts
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (193+ words) Duluth Public Schools approved a new budget with more than $4. 2 million in cuts for the 2026-2027 school year. The budget includes a 16% cut from the district office and a 5% cut from school sites. This has resulted in about 48 displaced positions. School…...
Money Matters: How to budget before college
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (269+ words) As caps and gowns come out for graduation season, financial decisions are top of mind for many families preparing for the next chapter. Financial expert Barry Bigelow joined Money Matters to share practical advice for high school grads heading to…...
Project SEARCH helps young adults with disabilities build life skills
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) Three interns graduated from the Project SEARCH program, marking a milestone as they prepare to enter the workforce. Project SEARCH offers hands-on experience to help young adults with disabilities gain workplace skills and independence. The program has also created career…...
It's a summer of history in Douglas County
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (107+ words) School's out for history in Douglas County. The county historical society is planning exhibits and events to educate people of all ages this summer. The School's Out exhibit is on display at the museum, showcasing historic uniforms, trophies, yearbooks and…...
Duluth Age-Friendly's Long Live Learning campaign
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (210+ words) The Duluth-Age Friendly initiative, led by Duluth Aging Support and Ecolibrium3, launched a Long Live Learning campaign that runs from May 27 to June 22. The campaign celebrates and spotlights people, partners and opportunities that help Duluth residents continue learning at every age…...
Duluth Public Schools budget proposal meeting centers on drop in state reimbursement for free school lunch
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (295+ words) Duluth Public Schools held their final meeting on the proposed budget for the upcoming school year on Tuesday, June 9th. There were no major changes from the previous version of the budget proposal, but some smaller changes include the reallocation of…...
Six students win United Way contest for community solutions
1+ week, 2+ day ago (265+ words) WDIO. com Six students win United Way contest for community solutions Six local high school seniors won a total of $10, 000 in scholarship money, the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) announced today. To become a finalist in the United Way…...
Universities of Wisconsin approves tuition increase for 202627
1+ week, 6+ day ago (306+ words) WDIO. com Universities of Wisconsin approves tuition increase for 202627 The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved a 2 percent increase in resident undergraduate tuition for the 202627 academic year. According to the UW System, this increase is below the current…...
Peek at the prizes for Cloquet Summer Reading Program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (194+ words) This summer, kids across the Northland are being encouraged to "Plant a Seed. Read." The Cloquet Public Library invites young readers to dive in with a program packed with prizes and special events starting Monday, June 8. Morgan Reardon Cuevas, the…...
Melissa Bergman honored with Greg Irons Award, $500 prize in Duluth
1+ week, 6+ day ago (191+ words) A kindergarten teacher at Lakewood Elementary was honored Wednesday with the Greg Irons Award for her dedication to students and education. Melissa Bergman received the award, which comes with a $500 prize, for her outstanding work at the school. She was…...