St. Scholastica grad embarks on cross-country bike ride for mental health awareness
By Bob Ashenmacher A College of St. Scholastica graduate and Hermantown native will take the journey of a lifetime later this spring, riding a bicycle across the country to raise awareness about mental health. David Romano, who works as a social worker at the Miller Dwan Amberwing Center, will cycle across the country starting April 2. The six-week trip will ...
Greyhounds stun St. Thomas Academy in 2A quarterfinal
Ryan Peterson scored at 1:31 in overtime to lift Duluth East to an improbable 6-5 victory over third-seeded St. Thomas Academy in a Minnesota Class 2A quarterfinal Thursday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The unranked Greyhounds rebounded from a three-goal third period deficit to force overtime. Duluth East faces Edina in a 2A semifinal at 6 p.m. ...
Gearing Up for Grandma’s 2015 pre-race training seminar set for March 21
By Bob Gustafson If you are training for a race during Grandma’s Marathon weekend in June, then you won’t want to miss the annual Gearing Up for Grandma’s pre-race seminar on Saturday, March 21. This free event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Essentia Health’s First Street Building is an entertaining and valuable training resource for both first-timers ...
Saints’ Hovick named to All-UMAC first team
By Jesse Robinson St. Scholastica senior guard Mariah Hovick has been named to the All-Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Women’s Basketball First Team for the second consecutive year. Hovick finishes her career with two First Team All-UMAC selections, a second team choice as a freshman when she was also named the UMAC Co-Freshman of the Year and ...
Katie McMahon brings Irish music to St. Scholastica
By Bob Ashenmacher A singer known for her solo vocals in the famous “Riverdance” stage show is returning to The College of St. Scholastica for a St. Patrick’s Day show. Katie McMahon’s St. Patrick’s Day Party will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Mitchell Auditorium. McMahon is originally from Dublin and is classically trained in ...
Jane Austen expert to give free talk at St. Scholastica
By Bob Ashenmacher A Harvard University professor and renowned expert on author Jane Austen will bring her insights on the writer’s ongoing popularity during a free lecture at The College of St. Scholastica on March 16. Deidre Shauna Lynch will lecture on the topic of Jane Austen fandom at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 16 on campus in the Science Center auditorium, ...
Duluth Children’s Museum seeks community input for future planning
The Duluth Children’s Museum has undergone tremendous changes in recent years, moving to its current location in Lincoln Park and expanding its exhibits and the ages of children it serves. Now, they want to hear from the community. Do people feel the Children’s Museum is achieving its mission of sparking children’s curiosity? What types of exhibits and ...
Maurices fashions ‘have never looked better’ as company reports record profits for second quarter Fiscal 2015
Maurices achieved record profit results and had industry-leading comp store sales results for the second quarter of Fiscal 2015, the company reported Tuesday. Sales increased $29.3 million, or 11.7%, to $279.8 million versus $250.5 million for the same quarter last year. Comparable sales for the quarter were up 8% driven by both strong brick and mortar and digital ...
Take a Bow: Cofield earns three postseason honors
By Tom Urbanski Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Thunder women’s basketball student-athlete Jaiden Cofield was named to three postseason teams for her outstanding performance during the 2014-15 season. Cofield was named to the NJCAA All-Region 13 team that includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota and the Michigan Upper Peninsula. ...
Howie: Former councilor says ‘Ness will be remembered as the most outstanding leader Duluth has known in several generations’
Former Duluth City Councilor David Wheeler on Don Ness’ accomplishments in his first seven-plus years as mayor: “Unlike most elected officials Mayor Ness did not play games with the public. He faced long-ignored problems, brought all the players to the table, and solved the major issues. Don’s energy, compassion, vision and ethics have transformed ...
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 ...
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Saints’ Hovick named to All-UMAC first team
Superior fifth-graders gather at UW-Superior for Track-o-Rama
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Grant workshop to benefit social service providers
Jane Austen expert to give free talk at St. Scholastica
Duluth Children’s Museum seeks community input for future planning
Maurices fashions ‘have never looked better’ as company reports record profits for second quarter Fiscal 2015
Take a Bow: Cofield earns three postseason honors
Loll Designs and Minnesota Power Foundation donate $65,000 to COGGS’ Duluth Traverse trail project
Howie: Former councilor says ‘Ness will be remembered as the most outstanding leader Duluth has known in several generations’
Alice Skadsberg’s Conversations With Harley: Kill ‘em with kindness
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