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The Carlton County Republican Party invited a self-described refugee resettlement expert to conduct a meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, according to organizer Bill Dian of Wrenshall. Dian said Ron Branstner, who has homes in Palm Springs, California and Eden Valley, Minnesota will conduct the meeting to inform Carlton County Republican members and the general public of his research on the refugee issue in America. “I’ve been studying this...
The fifth annual “Beekeeping and More!” symposium is coming up Feb. 15 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced beekeeper, there’s something for everyone. The first workshop held in 2016 drew in more than 150 beekeepers, and the event has kept growing, making it one of the largest beekeeping workshops in northern Minnesota. Session topics include beginning beekeeping, cold climate beekeeping, queen rearing, dealing with mites, bee nutrition and more. Expert guests include members of the Northeast Min...
New Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College president Stephanie Hammitt had her day in the spotlight as local and statewide dignitaries, college staff and students, friends and family filled the college amphitheater Tuesday to see her honored as the fourth and first woman president of the 33-year-old institution. More than one person - including Minnesota Commissioner of Higher Education Dennis Olson and former FDLTCC president Larry Anderson - declared Hammitt the "perfect" person to lead the...
More than 330 people attended last week's Food for Thought event at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and set a fundraising record. The popular food tasting event raised more than $25,000 for student scholarships and celebrated its seventh year Thursday, Jan. 16. Some 15 local restaurants, coffee shops, caterers and others volunteered to provide samples of their signature food and beverage specialties while attendees wandered from vendor to vendor filling their bellies and tantalizing...
Cloquet explores vocational education options Following the retooling of the construction trades program at Cloquet High School into something that could lead motivated students directly into an carpenters union apprenticeship, CHS administrators are now hoping to do the same thing with other trades. They've have a potential agreement with the electricians union in the works for next year. On Tuesday, CHS vice principal Tim Prosen met with the plumbers and pipefitting unions, and he's working...
Following the retooling of the construction trades program at Cloquet High School into something that could lead motivated students directly into an carpenters union apprenticeship, CHS administrators are now hoping to do the same thing with other trades. They’ve have a potential agreement with the electricians union in the works for next year. On Tuesday, CHS vice principal Tim Prosen met with the plumbers and pipefitting unions, and he’s working to find a connection for the auto shop program....
What could be better than sampling delicious local food items and raising money for education at the same time? Food for Thought is a tasting event where area businesses offer food specialties for guests to sample. Most things are in miniature, so guests will have more room to sample all the different goodies, with past highlights ranging from ribs and coleslaw, brisket bites and lamb chops to baklava, tiny cupcakes, tasty ice cream and much more. The seventh annual tasting event is set for...
The annual Holiday Celebration event for area children and families will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the student commons area and amphitheater at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Plenty of food and beverages, games, and a visit from Santa Claus will highlight this free event. Bring a camera to take a photo with Santa; and there will be drawings for many great prizes. No registration is necessary, and there is no cost to participate. The Holiday Celebration is open to the public. More than 200 people participate in the community...
Interim Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College president Stephanie Hammitt got the job. She is FDLTCC president after serving as interim president for nearly 18 months. “Stephanie Hammitt has performed admirably as interim president,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. Malhotra said Hammitt is navigating the college through re-accreditation and the initial accreditation of the associate of science nursing program. “She has earned overwhelmingly positive support from key p...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College was honored with two Medallion Awards for excellence in public relations, marketing, and communication in the 2019 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 5 Medallion Awards competition. The regional Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in marketing communication at community and technical colleges in NCMPR District 5, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, the Canadian...
Hello, to all the electricity users out there, and that includes most of us. Hopefully, your coffee maker went on this morning, your cell phone was charged, the toaster worked, and your car headlights went on during your dark morning commute. All of these activities most of us depend on are driven by the movement of small subatomic particles called electrons; there is a reason the words "electron" and "electricity" are related to one another. How in the heck do we get these tiny, negatively...
Spending time in Carlton, Cloquet, Thomson and Jay Cooke State Park is sure to reveal a few sites of interest for sure. I like to paddle the St. Louis River from Scanlon to the Thomson Reservoir on warmer days than today. During the journey we get to run, or portage, a famous drop called "electric ledge." When approaching this drop, you can't miss how it got its name: not from the electricity flowing through my body, but the high power lines that span the river. This beautiful St. Louis River...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is hosting a Campus Visit Day 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Cloquet campus location. The campus-wide event is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend. Prospective students who are interested in attending FDLTCC are especially encouraged to stop by. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet staff and faculty, participate in hands-on learning demonstrations, tour the campus, learn about financial aid, and apply for admission. For more information about the Campus Visit Day, contact Josh...
Participants in the 14th annual Pumpkin Run & Walk at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College were greeted with perfect weather conditions for the 5K race and festive community event on Saturday morning in Cloquet. Race participants helped celebrate the theme and season of the Pumpkin Run - the oldest Halloween-themed race in northern Minnesota - by wearing costumes or orange and black clothing. Competition was keen for the coveted "Best Costume" awards, with the winners covering a range of...
Welcome to autumn: cooler, wetter, mushrooms galore, and changing leaf colors. We see green leaves all summer and now those same leaves are turning yellow, orange, red, and even purple; what's up with that? The causes of these changes are fascinating. The pigments in the leaves are also responsible for the red in apples, orange in carrots, blue in blueberries, purple in eggplant, and the yellow in "dandy lions." The functions of these pigments vary: they can attract pollinators such as bees,...
It’s time to lace up your running shoes and register for northern Minnesota’s oldest Halloween-themed race. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will be hosting the 14th annual Pumpkin Run & Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The mostly flat 5K race begins and ends on the campus at 2101 14th Street in Cloquet. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. “The Pumpkin Run & Walk is great fun, and while many previous runners and walkers return each year, we see a lot o...
Two buses filled with state legislators wound their way through the Northland earlier this month. Members of the House Capital Investment Committee visited Carlton first on Sept. 17, then continued to the Northeast Regional Corrections Center and Duluth, where they spent the night before heading up to Two Harbors, Silver Bay and beyond the next day. In Carlton, the legislative visitors were gifted with their own bottle of less-than-perfect water. "Derek Wolf [city of Carlton public works...
The students and staff of the geographic information systems (GIS) program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College are hosting a special community event Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, focusing on geography and how to change the world with maps and teach with maps. The free event starts at 11:30 a.m. in the campus amphitheater and commons, and ends at 1:30 p.m. The geography event features special guest speaker Joseph Kerski, a world-renowned geographer and education manager at Esri. Participants will discover how web mapping applications, field...
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Thunder Football team lost 39-6 to undefeated Itasca Community College at Terry Egerdahl Field in Proctor on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Thunder loss dropped them to 2-2 on the season and 1-1 in Minnesota College Athletic Conference Eastern Division play. "We took a tough loss on a day when we had trouble generating offense," said Thunder Head Coach Robert Smith. "We also were plagued with giving up big plays on defense and getting penalties at crucial...
The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Thunder Football team improved to 2-1 on its 2019 season with a 42-14 victory over Vermilion Community College at NBC Stadium in Superior on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Thunder win was in Minnesota College Athletic Conference Eastern Division play. "It was important for us to get off to a good start in the game, and we scored quickly on our first possession," said Thunder head coach Robert Smith. "The touchdown came right after a great defensive start...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Thunder football placekicker and punter Michael Hall was named Special Teams Athlete of the Week in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference Eastern Division for games played Aug. 24 in Superior. Hall was a perfect 4-for-4 on extra point attempts, and he added two field goals of 25 yards and 35 yards in the Thunder's 36-3 win over Minnesota State-Fergus Falls. He had seven kickoffs covering 324 yards for an average of 46.3 yards per kickoff, with two touchbacks that helped the Thunder control field...
Although it is summer and no classes are in session, much work continues at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. We are looking forward to having students back on campus and to another great year. The college’s $1.157 million bonding project is nearing completion. The Maajiigi (Start to Grow) project involves remodeling three classrooms, two that will specifically be for FDLTCC’s elementary education program and will provide flexible learning space for students. Other updates include completion of the kitchen area with brand-new equipment,...
The next performance in the Hot Summer Nights concert series is The Twins of Franklin, featuring fabulous vocal harmonies and many favorite melodies like you’ve never heard them before. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College amphitheatre and will be held indoors in case of rain. Otherwise, it’s bring your own chair or blanket. Delicious food will be available for purchase....
Music lovers, grab your camp chairs and blankets, it's that time of year again. The free Hot Summer Nights Concert Series - sponsored by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College - is back. The popular performances are open to the public and will be held 7-9 p.m. every Thursday evening for four weeks, July 11 through Aug. 1. All concerts will be held rain or shine, under the covered dome of the FDLTCC amphitheater. "After our final concert last summer, several audience members came up to me and...
Ceremonies last Friday celebrated the graduation of 48 students who successfully completed program requirements in the Law Enforcement Skills Training Program during Summer Session 2019 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. More than 400 people attended the ceremony, which marked the 19th group of students to participate in the FDLTCC Law Enforcement Skills Training Program. The 500 hours of skill training is required of all individuals seeking careers as peace officers in Minnesota....
