Harbor City International School

Harbor City students seek transparency from sulfide-ore mining company

By Allen Richardson | August 4, 2026

Tamarack, Minnesota is the site of a proposed underground nickel mine. This footage depicts two trips a little more than a year apart to the core shed of Talon Metals in Tamarack. WaterLegacy had a collaboration going with Harbor City International School students to study the reasoning behind opposition to sulfide ore mining in Minnesota. (more…)

Harbor City named an ESEA Distinguished School

By David Beard | February 2, 2026

I’ve seen two (kind-of) stepchildren attend Harbor City. The school makes good things happen on a tiny budget. It is celebrating recognition as an ESEA Distinguished School. (more…)

State of the School Speech at Harbor City International School

By HarborCity | February 17, 2012

Given by John Haire, Ph.D. on Feb. 14, 2012

Harbor City International School is 10 years old, young enough to enjoy the wonderment of imagination, and old enough to develop true measures of independence. Our clarity of purpose, our labors toward effectiveness, and our willingness to reflect on our methods give us our identity. As with all great journeys, we have faced, and continue to face, many challenges. Yet, our confidence that we are a valuable resource to the families of Duluth remains undaunted.
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Show at Harbor City International School Theater

By thisismytigersuit | February 17, 2009