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LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE

The University of Minnesota Duluth, Lake Superior College and College of St. Scholastica held virtual celebrations last year.
The schools holding virtual commencement ceremonies are also giving graduates the opportunity to schedule an in-person photo opportunity.
All of the colleges and universities across the Northland have announced an optimistic plan for the fall.
“Loans should be your last option in my book,” said Patty Salo Downs, executive director at Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund. “The beauty of scholarships is seeing our students graduate with little to no debt because of scholarships they’ve received.”

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A look back at recent coronavirus infections linked to Northland higher education institutions.
A look back at the number of cases colleges and universities reported this week.
88 of the cases recorded in St. Louis County in September were linked to the University of Minnesota Duluth. Most of them live off campus.
The dashboard also includes Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College, which was reporting no cases as of Sept. 9.
Higher education institutions have different plans when it comes to testing, monitoring for symptoms and reporting COVID-19 cases.
The National Junior College Athletic Association announced Monday it will move some of its fall sports to the spring of 2021 as a precautionary measure during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Clay target shooting and golf will be only sports allowed.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College also expects to offer limited in-person instruction.
LSC will not be able to hold occasional, in-person technical classes for at least two weeks and is anticipating Minnesota State will extend those limitations.

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