Former principal on track to lead Superior schools

On Monday, the Superior School Board will vote on the appointment of Janna Stevens as the new Superior school district superintendent for the 2009-10 school year. The board voted unanimously this week to move the issue forward.

By Emily Kram , January 08, 2009

Tim Grover to lead Duluth School Board in 2009

Tim Grover was named the new chairman of the Duluth School Board at an organizational district meeting Tuesday night.

January 07, 2009

Duluth neighbors organize to fight Ordean plan

During a community meeting, residents in the Ordean neighborhood were united in their opposition to the threat of eminent domain, environmental issues and other concerns associated with plans for a new eastern Duluth high school.

By Andy Greder , January 04, 2009

Groups want politics out of education policy

ST. PAUL — With the start of Minnesota’s legislative session nearing, several education groups have been pushing the Legislature to establish an independent commission to research state education policy and look at efficient, innovative ways to educate Minnesota students.

By Emily Johns , January 02, 2009

Faces

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December 28, 2008

Duluth's Alworth fund helps thousands get through college

In a year when families will be even more hard-pressed to send their children to college, one local scholarship fund might be a lifesaver for area math and science majors.

By Jana Hollingsworth , December 28, 2008

What’s a vacation when you’re schooled at home?

While her peers across the Northland enjoy a winter break from school, Kayce King plans to plug away on art and French homework. That’s because Kayce, like a growing number of area students, doesn’t attend traditional school.

By Sarah Horner , December 26, 2008

With retirement, famous Duluth scientist has new mission

Dr. Arthur Aufderheide has spent half his career surrounded by death: its scent, look and feel. As he retires this month from UMD, he continues his work with a new book and ongoing projects.

By Jana Hollingsworth , December 21, 2008

College students are visiting Duluth to learn and lug

One hundred years’ worth of doors, draperies, books and assorted appliances were hauled out of apartment rooms at the Duluth YWCA building this week. Doing the hauling were college students.

By Jana Hollingsworth , December 20, 2008

Gophers to allow some alcohol sales in new stadium

The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents has approved the sale of alcohol in luxury suites and clubrooms at the university’s new on-campus football stadium

December 12, 2008