Youth in Action (YIA) promotes youth leadership to its highest level and asks youth to make a difference in the lives of others.

 

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We have another bunch of businesses to thank today! Thank you for supporting the youth in St. Louis County and for helping make it possible for them to attend this wonderful event! ##MakeADifference
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1/28/2026
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A huge thank you and shout out to the following businesses for their support of the 2026 Make a Difference conference and the youth in St. Louis County. #MakeaDifference
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1/27/2026
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We would like to spotlight and thank Essentia Health and the Tower Fireman's Relief Association for their support of the 2026 Make a Difference conference and the youth in St. Louis County! #MakeADifference
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1/26/2026
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We're excited to introduce our keynote speaker, Mason Branstrator. Mason is a content creator, public speaker, and disability educator from Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he spent years searching for direction and wondering how he could help people in a real way. At age 17, he sustained a spinal cord injury that forced him to rebuild his life from the ground up. Through rehab and the transition back to school, he found new ways to adapt to life and began sharing these skills and lessons on social media. What started as simple videos during a gap year grew into a platform focused on adaptive living, resilience, and rethinking what is possible. We're excited to meet Mason and hear his story! #MakeADifference @mason_branstrator
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1/20/2026
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Today, we're starting our 2026 Youth in Action - Make a Difference conference countdown! 2️⃣0️⃣ days! We can't wait to see everyone! #MakeaDifference
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1/20/2026
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St. Louis County Extension offices are closed today.
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1/19/2026
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The annual St. Louis County - Youth in Action - Make a Difference conference is a month away, and we still have exhibitor space available! This year, we are anticipating around 300 youth from throughout the county to be in attendance for this full-day event! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with youth and be a part of this fun and impactful experience! If your business or organization would like more information or would be interested in attending, please reach out to Tyler Erickson at EricksonT@stlouiscountymn.gov. We'd love to have you! #MakeADifference
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1/8/2026
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St. Louis County Extension offices are closed today.
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1/1/2026
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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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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.