With the month coming to an end, it’s time to test your memory of headlines and happenings with a PDD current events quiz!
A Halloween-themed PDD quiz will creep your way on Oct. 16; submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at aklawite@d.umn.edu by Oct. 11.
Results
You’ve got a noggin for the news! Bravo!
Better luck next time!
#1 The Duluth City Council voted to allow demolition of this building, reversing a decision by the Duluth Heritage Preservation Commission.
Read more about the decision on the Duluth News Tribune website.
#2 Which company announced plans to create a design center in a building formerly occupied by AAR Corp.?
MPR News has more on Cirrus’ plans here.
#3 Mama T’s Smokin’ Eats opened in Superior; what restaurant previously occupied the building?
The Superior Telegram reports on the story here.
#4 Which institution announced plans for a new sports stadium funded by Superior Choice Credit Union?
CBS 3 has more on the new stadium here.
#5 Which high school won exclusive rights to perform the Broadway musical Frozen?
Ely Memorial High School will be the only school in Minnesota with the rights to perform the musical; read more on the Timberjay website.
#6 How many Minnesota nurses participated in an historic strike this month?
The Washington Post reports on the strike here.
#8 Which institution announced–and quickly scrapped–plans to update its mascot?
KBJR has more on the story here.
#9 What kind of facility recently opened at the Northeast Regional Correctional Center?
KBJR has more on the facility here.
#10 This organization announced a new foundation to support local businesses.
The Duluth News Tribune has more on the new foundation here.