Opinion

UMD powwow

The Indigenous Student Organization at UMD held their powwow March 29. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Op-Ed: Duluth EPA lab efforts something every American should be proud of

The jolting news came out March 17th that EPA’s political leadership is seriously trying to eliminate the functions of its Office of Research and Development (ORD). That could close the 58 year old Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division Laboratory (GLTED), which many of you know is located on our Great Lake Superior in Duluth.

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40th John Beargrease sled dog marathon

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the premier long distance sled dog race in the lower 48 states, is gearing up for its 40th-anniversary celebration with a series of can’t-miss events leading up to race day on March 2, 2025. This milestone year will be packed with family-friendly activities, special fundraising efforts, and an up-close look at one of the most thrilling winter sports in North America.

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From a Pastor’s Heart

This week churches around the world commemorate the life of Martin Luther who died almost 500 years ago this week, on February 18th, 1546. Luther led a lively movement of protest (“protestantism”) in a time of profound abuses of power. What lessons can this brilliant-and-flawed leader of the protestant reformation teach us about living in a time of crisis? Here are six lessons from Martin Luther’s life and witness that might guide and inspire us today.

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