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12/29/2025
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St. Louis County Extension offices are closed today.
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12/25/2025
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Youth in Action! 🎅🎄❤️
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12/24/2025
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Another holiday photo dump from the Youth in Action crew. 🎁🎅🎄
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12/22/2025
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Youth in Action has been busy spreading Holiday Cheer this year! Here are some photos! ...More to come! 🎅🎄⛄️
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12/18/2025
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For the last several weeks, Ely YIA has been working closely with St. Louis County Mental Health Educators to create their student-led workshop for the 2026 Make a Difference Conference! Thank you to Casey and Kyra for coming to Ely to help us with this important work!
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12/16/2025
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Registration for the 2026 Youth in Action - MAKE A DIFFERENCE conference is OPEN! All St. Louis County youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend this free 1-day leadership event! There will be a keynote speaker, youth-led breakout sessions, exhibitors, lunch, and many opportunities to connect with youth from across the county! The MISSION of the annual Make a Difference Conference is to educate and inspire young people with the help of partners to make a difference in their communities through leadership, advocacy, and service. To REGISTER, visit: https://forms.office.com/g/NHCUZ6rkCR?origin=lprLink QUESTIONS? Contact Dana (GrozdanichD@stlouiscountymn.gov) OR Aimee (BannwarthA@stlouiscountymn.gov) We look forward to another GREAT conference!
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12/11/2025
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Cherry Tigers Youth in Action met with Representative Warwas and Senator Farnsworth this week to discuss mental health, the challenges of rural school districts, and how YIA can make a difference! @yia_cherry
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12/5/2025
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St. Louis County Extension offices are closed 11/27-11/28 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃
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11/27/2025
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St. Louis County Extension offices are closed today in honor of Veterans Day
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11/11/2025
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Youth in Action also helped out with the Buhl/Kinney Halloween party recently! YIA hosted the costume contest, pumpkin painting, and several Halloween-themed games. So many folks came out to enjoy this fun event!
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11/8/2025
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YIA had a blast helping at Washington ELC's Fall Festival recently! YIA students helped host games, paint faces, and even got to help Mr. Ed with the farm animals!
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11/6/2025
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YIA Newsletter

What is YIA?

Youth in Action (or YIA) is a St. Louis County program that promotes students getting involved in school and community projects that make a positive impact.    

Youth in Action  opportunities are available on the Iron Range for students in grades 7-12 and in the Duluth area schools for students in grades 9-12. It is free to join and everybody is welcome! 

Our MISSION is to maintain and support youth development and community programs and projects. We work to promote public service values to better engage young adults with their  communities. Our goal is to bring positive change to St. Louis County through partnerships with students, schools, community organizations and businesses and our in-school advisors.