Emma McNamee

Several representatives from the school district and the Fond du Lac Tribal Council were in attendance during the Monday ceremony.

Former 20 Under 40 awardee Kristi Schmidt transitioned into higher education seven years ago to serve as UMD’s “concierge,” developing the university’s corporate and foundation partnerships.

Duluth Public Schools’ general fund cuts include reductions to at least seven district positions that directly provide mental health service and support to students.

The letter claims recent decisions “undermine the stability” of Duluth Public Schools and the education of some of the district’s most vulnerable students.

Sixth-grader Charlie Foshay will be one of nine students representing Minnesota at this year’s national spelling bee.

Dozens of community members attended the annual memorial.

"You did something ... that very few people in life are ever asked to do — you went first,” Stella Maris president Andrew Hilliker told the 2026 graduating class during the Wednesday night ceremony.

The Cloquet School Board approved a contract that will allow Duluth Public Schools to continue offering summer programming after the state instructed the suspension of multiple Duluth programs.

Education roundup for May

While Duluth Public Schools will maintain several positions that were previously up for elimination, more positions are being cut as a result of decreased federal funding.