EDUCATION

Vista boat becomes classroom for sixth-grade science tour

Hundreds of area sixth-graders traded in their classroom desks for seats on the Vista Star last week.

By Tom Olsen , May 18, 2013

Wisconsin camp gets cleaning after Minnesota students get sick with norovirus

A YMCA camp in western Wisconsin has been cleaned after more than 50 children from a Minnesota school district were sickened with norovirus.

By Associated Press report , May 18, 2013

Racial equity, inclusion still is lacking at UMD, group says

Members of Duluth’s communities of color and their supporters plan to make their voices heard about inclusion and equity at the University of Minnesota Duluth graduation ceremony today.

By Mike Creger , May 18, 2013

Minnesota Legislature backs tuition freeze for state's public colleges, universities

he Minnesota Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that freezes tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years.

By Associated Press report , May 17, 2013

Master’s degree grads to put UMD training to work on reservations

UMD’s Master of Tribal Administration and Governance program, the first of its kind in the nation, graduated its first class on Thursday.

By Dan Kraker , May 17, 2013

Bygones for May 16

News Tribune, May 16, 1973 Fire believed to have been deliberately set swept through a large stand of pine and the village of Pinewood, near Bemidji, yesterday, according to a Department of Lands and Forestry spokesman.

May 16, 2013

Life House in Duluth embraces successes

Kelly Curtis had no place to live and take care of her child. She was having serious time management issues when it came to jobs and child care. Then a friend recommended she go to Duluth’s Life House.

By Mike Creger , May 16, 2013

Student who hacked into Wisconsin school computers expelled

Altoona Superintendent Connie Biedron says the sophomore will be expelled for the rest of his high school career, but will be eligible to take online classes to get his degree.

By Associated Press report , May 15, 2013

Superior High School seniors’ project brings community together

Someone is going to walk away from the Twin Ports Motorcycle Expo with more than a sweet ride.

By Maria Lockwood , May 15, 2013

Bygones for Wednesday, May 15, 2013

News Tribune, May 15, 1973

The Minnesota House yesterday passed a bill authorizing the city of Duluth to create development districts to improve the area’s general economy. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Michael Jaros, allows the city to promote development programs in each district created.

May 15, 2013

Reader’s view: Facts show Rockridge access could be lost

One of the most important aspects of communication is facts. All too often in recent news reports about Duluth’s Rockridge school site, facts have not been correct. The site’s present R1 zoning allows for single-

May 15, 2013

Local view: Duluth School Board has realistic options to avoid another tax levy

The Duluth school district has been soliciting community comments on curriculum for the future, perhaps with the thought that we taxpayers will support a levy this fall to help pay for what we suggest (“Board to decide next week about asking voters for more money,” May 14).

May 15, 2013

Duluth principals want lunch to stay open

The principals of Duluth East and Denfeld high schools want an open campus for all students during lunch periods next year.

By Jana Hollingsworth , May 15, 2013

UMD plans to offer 2 new majors

The University of Minnesota Duluth will offer two new majors next fall, a result of two colleges within the school working together.

By Jana Hollingsworth , May 15, 2013

Duluth high school principals want to stick with open campuses

The School Board last month asked them to research options for closed or partially closed campuses in response to ongoing neighborhood complaints about student behavior and safety concerns regarding unlocked doors during lunch.

By Jana Hollingsworth , May 14, 2013