University of Wisconsin Superior News

Both the audience and the performers will get a treat at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, on the campus of Minot State University, on May 31 and June 2 when a troupe of traveling musicians takes the stage under the aegis of the Western Plains Opera Company.

DULUTH, MN - The Duluth School Board approved a two-year contract with Ed Crawford to serve as Assistant Superintendent for the district.

Matt Siverling was officially named the 10th men's basketball coach in UW-Eau Claire history on Monday.

The unveiling of Duluth's lone Tuskegee Airman bronze statue is a a month away and coming along nicely, with just a bit of anxiety thrown in from the sculptor.

Enrollment of Native American students in the University of Wisconsin jumped 50%, according to the latest available figures.

But the Duluth News Tribune reports Sunday that some students have found ways to minimize their debt - or escape it altogether - by planning, working hard and using a little creativity.

Roughly three-fourths of college graduates in the Duluth area are likely to carry debt.

You may have heard of SuperPACs, which are changing the political campaign landscape here in the Northland.

The panel heard Wednesday from students, faculty, and staff members. And they expressed concerns that ever-rising tuition could lock more Wisconsin students out of a higher education and the quality of faculty members is going down because the UW does not pay competitive salaries.

With the average UW student facing $24,000 in student loan debt after graduation, a listening session about it was held at UW-Superior Wednesday.