EDUCATION

Duluth East, Two Harbors robotics teams finish third at state

Two Northland high school robotics teams finished their seasons on Saturday with both claiming third place in the state championship in Minneapolis.

By News Tribune staff , May 19, 2013

UW-Superior grads urged to 'venture into the wild'

Nearly 350 students received associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Superior on Saturday.

By John Lundy , May 19, 2013

Duluth police search for missing Lincoln Park student

Duluth police on Saturday asked for the public’s help in finding a 12-year-old boy who has been missing since Thursday.

By News Tribune staff , May 19, 2013

UMD holds commencement at Amsoil

The University of Minnesota Duluth held its commencement in Amsoil Arena on Saturday, and for the first time held two undergraduate ceremonies during the day.

By News Tribune staff , May 19, 2013

He’s graduating with honors — at age 73

Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met Dewey Pihlman.

By Tom Olsen , May 18, 2013

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