Alice Skadsberg’s Conversations With Harley: Kill ‘em with kindness
We have all heard the expression, “Kill them with kindness.” What does it actually mean? I know what it means to me when I say it. Usually, if I am irritated with someone or I am around someone who is extremely critical or negative, (as I begin to get frustrated or even angry). I take a deep breath and say to myself, “Calm down Alice, I will ...
Denfeld teacher semifinalist for 2015 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Duluth Denfeld teacher Jill Lofald has been named a semifinalist for 2015 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. A selection panel of 24 community leaders chose 30 semifinalists from an initial field of 123 candidates from across the state. The panel will meet again in late March to select about 10 finalists from among the group of semifinalists. The current Minnesota ...
Duluth Public Schools honors Renier for accomplishments in science
By Katie Kaufman During their regular February meeting, Duluth School Board members honored Tim Renier of Duluth East High School for his accomplishments in the area of science. They include, but are not limited to: . Finalist in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) — advancing to the Intel ISEF in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . 1st Place ...
University Theatre presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
By Tom Hansen Join UW-Superior University Theatre for some madcap fun as The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon turns the Grimm fairy tales upside down! Come along for the ride as we combine 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White to more obscure stories like The Devil’s Grandmother. The production is wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation ...
Howie: State of the City Address Monday
Good afternoon from my home office in Duluth. I’m assisted today by Winnie, my rescued adult black lab who’s snoring — big-time — in her bed next to me on the floor: Duluth Mayor Don Ness will deliver his final State of the City Address at 5 p.m. Monday at Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. He served two four-year terms as mayor, ...
Saints men advance to Harris Cup semifinals
By Jesse Robinson The St. Scholastica men’s hockey team advanced to the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association Harris Cup semifinals by defeating Lake Forest College 1-0 in a mini-game after losing game two of the series 3-2 on Sunday. There was just one goal scored in the first period of game two. Unfortunately it would go in the favor of Lake Forest when ...
Public open house scheduled for Western Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan
By Daniel Fanning The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division is preparing a mini-master plan for the West Duluth Sports Corridor which includes Wheeler Athletic Complex, Wade Stadium Complex and the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. A public open house is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Wheeler Field House. Members of the public ...
Go Duluth Schools
Each month, fifth graders from Congdon Park Elementary celebrate their giving spirit in the community through service learning projects. In January, the students donated and delivered 24 warm blankets to the Bethany Crisis Shelter in Duluth. Some were hand-tied using donated fleece and some were purchased for donation. In February, students made posters and decorated ...
Sports Scoreboard
HOCKEY National Collegiate Hockey Conference (Saturday) Miami 4, Bulldogs 3 (OT) Section 7AA High School Boys Hockey Semifinals (Saturday) Elk River 9, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 1 Duluth East 3, Grand Rapids 2 Section 7A High School Boys Hockey Semifinals (Saturday) Hermantown 6, Hibbing-Chisholm 1 Duluth Marshall 4, Duluth Denfeld 0 BASKETBALL College Men Wisconsin ...
WITC welding students at capitol for Celebration of Student Engagement
By Jena Vogtman WITC-Superior and WITC-Rice Lake sent four welding students down to Madison this week to attend the “Celebration of Student Engagement”. They were among more than 60 students at the State Capitol Tuesday for a system-wide showcase of service learning and other projects. The students showcased and discussed their welding projects and information ...
Duluth Police seek theft and property damage suspects
By Ron Tinsley The Duluth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals involved in a recent string of theft and damage to property incidents. The suspects have damaged coin operated laundry machines at businesses in the 1300 block of East 1st Street, the 800 block of East 4th Street, and the 800 block of Partridge Street ...
Grandma’s Marathon executive director announces retirement
By Bob Gustafson Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. has announced the retirement of Jon Carlson as the executive director, effective September 30, 2015. “My 12 years here with Grandma’s Marathon have been more enjoyable and rewarding than I could have ever imagined. Obviously, this year’s Grandma’s Marathon will now mean a bit more than the others,” ...
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State of the City Address at 5 p.m. at DECC
Alice Skadsberg’s Conversations With Harley: Kill ‘em with kindness
Denfeld teacher semifinalist for 2015 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Restaurant Week returns to Downtown Duluth
Howie: Hermantown blanks Duluth Marshall, Section 7AA final tonight
Event: Lake Superior College Foundation fundraiser tonight
Duluth Public Schools honors Renier for accomplishments in science
Essentia Health recognized as national leader in hypertension control
University Theatre presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
Bulldogs use long ball to sweep Mustangs
Spring Community Day has St. Scholastica students helping out
Howie: State of the City Address Monday
Soul Food dinner returns to UWS on Saturday
Boys basketball playoffs begin this week
Chester Chat event Thursday
St. Scholastica presents model for diversity mapping, offers example and dialogue opportunity to Northland
Summit School
Summit School is an independent Infant-Kindergarten school located at 1600 North 8th Avenue East in Duluth.
Florist/Garden Centers
Engwall Florist, Greenhouse and Garden CentersCity of Duluth
The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division is preparing a mini-master plan for the West Duluth Sports Corridor which includes Wheeler Athletic Complex, Wade Stadium Complex and the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. A public open house is scheduled for Tuesday from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Wheeler Field House. Read more.
Twin Ports Colleges
DBUFond du Lac
LSC
St. Scholastica
Wisconsin-Superior
WITC
Scoreboard
Boys Basketball Grand Rapids 64, Duluth Denfeld 62 (Section 7AAA quarterfinal)Fond du Lac Ojibwe 93, Lakeview Christian 91 (Section 7A quarterfinal)
Esko 54, Moose Lake-Willow River 33 (Section 7AA quarterfinal)
Virginia 47, Proctor 41 (Section 7AA quarterfinal)
Boys Hockey
Superior 2, Hudson 1 (Sectional 1 championship)
Jocks
The Los Angeles Kings on Friday reassigned Derek Forbort to the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League. The 6-4, 219-pound former Duluth East defenseman, a first-round (15th overall) selection by the Kings in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, had hoped to make his National Hockey League debut during a recent call-up.
