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Superior’s Emma Raye Named to Big Ten All-Freshman & All-Defensive Teams

In 43 games played this season, she has 29 hits, 10 of which were home runs.

May 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior native and current Northwestern catcher Emma Raye landed on two Big Ten teams on Wednesday afternoon. Raye was named to the All-Freshman team as well as the All-Defensive team. In 43 games played this season, she has 29 hits, 10 of which were home runs. Defensively, Raye threw out 12 base runners. She and the Wildcats will…

Duluth Native Terrance Wenzel Shines for Minnesota Myth of AFL

In the first two contests, Wenzel has four interceptions, three of which have been returned back for touchdowns.

May 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Minnesota Myth of the Arena Football League has already two games under their belt. Leading the charge for the team is none other than a Duluth native. Former Proctor and Duluth Denfeld product Terrance Wenzel is making a name for himself. In the first two contests, he has four interceptions, three of which have been returned back…

UWS Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Well Recognized By UMAC Conference for Postseason Awards

Between the two teams, 17 players received postseason awards from the conference.

May 8, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UWS men’s track team received plenty of postseason awards. Senior Nate Ohman was named the UMAC Field Athlete of the Meet, after he picked up three titles in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw. The Yellowjacket coaching staff would be awarded UMAC Coaching Staff of the Year. The recognition didn’t stop there as a whopping 13…

Stealth Handle C-E-C in Battle of Boys Lacrosse Heavyweights

After the contest was 5-4 in favor of the Stealth at the half, Hermantown/Proctor would outscore C-E-C 8 to 1 in the 2nd half.

May 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ESKO, Minn.- The Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team would hand Cloquet-Esko-Carlton their first loss of the season on Tuesday, 13 to 5. After the contest was 5-4 in favor of the Stealth at the half, Hermantown/Proctor would outscore C-E-C 8 to 1 in the 2nd half. The Stealth (7-1) will next host Duluth on Thursday. Meanwhile, C-E-C (7-1) will try to…

Nine Local Hockey Standouts Selected in USHL Draft

Three were drafted in Phase 1 on Monday.

May 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Plenty of locals heard their named called at the USHL Draft. On Monday, Marshall goaltender Kaenan Smith was the first Northlander to be selected as he was taken by Sioux Falls in the 4th round. Two rounds later, Tri-City would pick Hibbing/Chisholm’s Jackson Strukel and then in the 7th round Des Moines grabbed Grand Rapids forward Nathan Garski….

Scholastica’s Wells Patten Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year

Patten helped lead the Saints to their 2nd straight playoff berth and to a 3rd place finish, their highest ever in the conference.

May 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Some end of the year honors for both the St. Scholastica men’s and women’s tennis teams. Wells Patten, who is the head coach of both teams, was named the MIAC Steve Wilkinson Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year. He helped lead the Saints to their 2nd straight playoff berth and to a 3rd place finish, their highest ever…

Aaron Blanchard Steps Down After One Season as Northland Women’s Soccer Coach

Before he was the head coach, Blanchard was an assistant at the college for three years for both the men's and the women's squads.

May 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Northland College is in search of a new women’s soccer head coach after Aaron Blanchard has stepped down. Blanchard would lead the Lumberjills for just one season. During that time, the team picked up two wins. Before he was the head coach, he was an assistant at the college for three years for both the men’s and the…

UW-Superior Introduces Bre Simon as New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

Simon replaces Dan Laughlin, who retired after 21 years as head coach and 23 with the program.

May 7, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A new era of UW-Superior women’s hockey began on Tuesday as the school introduced Bre Simon as the 6th head coach in program history. Simon comes to Superior after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Elmira College. She also has experience at the high school level, coaching at Gentry Academy for two seasons. Simon…

Rudy Gobert Wins Record-Tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year Award

It was the fifth time in the last 11 seasons that a French center won defensive player of the year.

May 7, 2024

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- (AP) Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did. Gobert, the Minnesota center, was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time — joining Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. It was the fifth time in the last 11 seasons that a French center won defensive…

Big 2nd Inning Lifts Superior Softball Past Hermantown

The Spartans (7-4) would put up nine runs in the 2nd inning.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The Superior softball team was back in the win column on Monday, defeating Hermantown on the road 16 to 0. The Spartans (7-4) would put up nine runs in the 2nd inning. They’ll next be in action on Tuesday at Duluth Denfeld. Meanwhile, Hermantown (3-4) will try to bounce back at Rock Ridge also on Tuesday. Categories: High…

Hermantown/Proctor Girls Lacrosse Hands Duluth Marshall 1st Loss

Hermantown/Proctor improves to 2-5 and will be at Superior on Thursday.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall girls lacrosse team suffered their first defeat on Monday, falling to Hermantown/Proctor 9 to 8. Hermantown/Proctor would rally after being down 7-2 at the half. The Hilltoppers fall to 3-1 and will next play at Coon Rapids on Thursday. Hermantown/Proctor improves to 2-5 and will be at Superior also on Thursday. Categories: High School, Sports

Dominic James Named Captain of UMD Men’s Hockey for 2024-2025 Season

James would play in two games in 2023 before suffering a season- ending injury.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD men’s hockey team has announced their captain for the upcoming season. After serving as an alternate captain this past year, Dominic James has been picked to don the “C”. James would play in two games in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury. The year prior, he compiled 28 points in 35 games, which was the 2nd…

Marshall’s Owen Marsolek to Play College Baseball at Western Kentucky

Just this past season, Marsolek would hurl 92 strikeouts in 44 innings of work.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Marshall junior pitcher and outfielder Owen Marsolek won’t have to worry about learning a new nickname when he begins playing his college ball. On Saturday, the Hilltopper announced his commitment to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, a Division one program out of the USA conference. Just this past season, Marsolek would hurl 92 strikeouts in 44 innings of…

UMD Volleyball Releases Schedule for Upcoming Season

UMD's home opener is September 21st against Concordia-St. Paul.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD volleyball has released their schedule for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs campaign begins September 6th, when they take part in the Texas A&M Kingsville Invitational. UMD will play four games in Texas, beginning with a contest against Missouri Southern. The Bulldogs will play nine games on the road to begin the year before finally having their home…

Ben Kluzak Resigns as Head Coach of Northland College Women’s Basketball Team

Former assistant coach Corey Sackman will serve as the interim head coach for the team going forward.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

ASHLAND, Wis.- Ben Kluzak has stepped down after just one season as the head coach of the Northland College women’s basketball team. This was Kluzak’s 2nd stint in Ashland after previously being a men’s assistant back in the 2021-2022 season. In his lone season, the Lumberjills failed to make the UMAC playoffs. Former assistant coach Corey Sackman will serve as…

John Scott & Christian Houser Latest to Join Wilderness NA3HL Team

They join C-E-C forward Ryan Jones as local players on the roster.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- Duluth East defenseman Christian Houser and Duluth Denfeld forward John Scott both inked tenders with the NA3HL Minnesota Wilderness team over the weekend. They’re the latest local talents on the team after Minnesota would pick C-E-C forward Ryan Jones in the NA3HL draft last week. Just this past year, Houser skated in 26 games for the Greyhounds, totaling…

Hermantown’s River Freeman Signs Tender with Minnesota Wilderness

Just this past season, Freeman had his best year with the Hawks, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists.

May 6, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- A current Hermantown Hawk will soon be suiting up for the Minnesota Wilderness. Forward River Freeman signed a tender with the club out of Cloquet. Just this past season, Freeman had his best year with the Hawks, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists. The year prior, he would have just 13 goals and 14 assists. Number 23 played…

The Number Of Fish On US Overfishing List Reaches An All-Time Low, Mackerel And Snapper Recover

May 6, 2024

The Associated Press,

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of fish on the government’s overfishing list sunk to a new low last year in a sign of healthy U.S. fisheries, federal officials said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated analysis of American fisheries late last week via its annual “Status of the Stocks” report, which provides an assessment of the…

UWS Baseball Opening UMAC Tournament Against Northwestern

Lost two of three games in previous series against Eagles

May 5, 2024

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- After finishing 20-17 overall in the regular season, the UW-Superior baseball team now have their sights set on the UMAC Tournament. As the #3 seed, the Yellowjackets will face #2 Northwestern on Thursday to begin the four-team double-elimination tournament. UWS faced Northwestern in a three-game series April 25-27, which ended with the Eagles winning the final two games….

Superior City FC Dominates in Home Opener

Two goals scored by Boldt

May 5, 2024

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- In their first home game of the 2024 USPL season, Superior City FC came out firing on all cylinders in their 4-1 win over Austin Villa FC. Bryce Boldt provided the largest offensive spark, scoring two goals in the first half. Boldt’s UW-Superior teammate Ryan Tomsche added a third goal in extra time right before halftime. In the…

‘Everyone Can Bird’ Event Series Makes Birdwatching Accessible for All

Birders met up at Chamber Grove Park for an accessible birdwatching event -- catching a firsthand glimpse of the spring migration

May 5, 2024

Jenna VanSickle,

DULUTH, Minn. — Sunday morning, dozens of people flocked to Chamber Grove Park for the Everyone Can Bird event. The morning was designed with accessibility in mind, making sure birders of all abilities could enjoy. The event had an American Sign Language interpreter on hand, as well as a track chair — an all-terrain wheelchair for hiking. Interested birders of…

Norsemen Eager for Sanctioned Boys Volleyball Season

Boys volleyball to become official MSHSL Sport in 2024-25

May 3, 2024

Ben Burns,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- With a 3-0 record, the Proctor/Hermantown boys’ volleyball team has a lot to be excited about both this — and next — season. Since the Norsemen’s debut in 2019, they’ve made a name for themselves in the Northern Minnesota Conference. But in the next school year, they’ll compete for the first time as an official high school team…

Coaches Corner: Kyle Young

Lumberjacks seeking seventh-straight state tournament appearance

May 3, 2024

Ben Burns,

AURORA, Minn.- In this week’s Coaches Corner, Cloquet Boys Golf Assistant Coach Kyle Young joins us on day one of the invitational at The Quarry at Giants Ridge. Coach Young discussed Cloquet competing against teams in Southern Minnesota, his family’s love for golf, and the Lumberjacks’ goal of getting back to the State Tournament. Categories: Coaches Corner, Friday Night Frenzy,…

UWS Baseball Drops First Game of Final Regular Season Series

Surrender six runs in second inning

May 3, 2024

Ben Burns,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior baseball team was on the receiving end of a hitting spree Friday afternoon, falling 17-3 against Bethany Lutheran. This is the first of the Yellowjackets’ three final games of the regular season, with two more outings against Bethany Lutheran scheduled for Saturday. Regardless of Saturday’s outcomes, UWS has already clinched a spot in the UMAC Tournament….

Boys Lacrosse: Duluth Drops Home Contest to Hill-Murray, Grand Rapids Earns 1st Win of Season

The Thunderhawks will next host Brainerd on May 8th.

May 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A battle of two four win teams would happen in boys lacrosse on Friday. Ultimately, Hill-Murray would stand tall as they took down Duluth, 12 to 5. Duluth falls to 4-2 on the year and will next host Rosemount on Saturday. In other boys lacrosse action, Grand Rapids picked up their first win of the season, defeating Superior…

Top Plays of the Week: 5/3

At number one, Hermantown/Proctor's Kale Smith goes behind his back to pull off the goal against St. Paul.

May 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba, Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Both of this week’s top plays would come on the lacrosse field. At number two, Grand Rapids’ Owen Stark with the sidearm of a shot and laser to the back of the net. At number one, Hermantown/Proctor’s Kale Smith goes behind his back to pull off the goal against St. Paul. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, High School, Sports

UMD Baseball Settles for Split with UMary to Begin Final Regular Season Series

Brayden Buttweiler had a no-hitter through five innings for the Bulldogs in game one.

May 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team began their regular season series on Friday, facing UMary in a doubleheader. UMD (17-31) would start off strong in game one by taking the 4 to 1 victory. Brayden Buttweiler had a no-hitter through five innings for the Bulldogs. He’d end up going 6 1/3 innings with two hits. In game two, UMary would…

City of Superior Reminds Boaters to Purchase Launch Passes for the Wisconsin Fishing Opener

May 3, 2024

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis.– With the Wisconsin fishing opener happening this weekend, the City of Superior is reminding people to purchase a boat launch pass for certain landings in the city. The City of Superior maintains multiple boat landings for public use. The city owned landings require either annual or day launch passes. Including one of the most popular launches in the…

UMD Softball Blanks Minot State to Make Return to NSIC Championship Game

The Bulldogs will next face Augustana on Saturday in a rematch of last year's championship game. First pitch is at noon.

May 3, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD softball team is heading back to the NSIC championship game on Saturday. UMD made that possible after shutting out Minot State 2-0 in the semifinals on Friday. Julia Gronholz would have an RBI single in the bottom of the 3rd. Then one inning later, Elle Potts clubbed her 5th home run of the season. In…

Rails End Home Stretch, Roll Past Jacks

First Proctor win over Cloquet since 2022

May 2, 2024

Ben Burns,

PROCTOR, Minn.- After losing twice to Cloquet last season, the Proctor baseball team had their revenge on Thursday, taking down the Lumberjacks 7-5 on Thursday. Proctor was the first to score when Tyler Berglund hit an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. Cloquet would later take the lead 5-3 after scoring four runs in the top of…

Pacers Celebrate 1st Playoff Series Victory in a Decade, Beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6

Indiana went 8-3 against the Bucks this season and handed Milwaukee its second straight first-round exit.

May 2, 2024

The Associated Press,

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night. The Pacers will face the winner of the Philadelphia-New York series in the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York…

UMD Softball Edges Winona State for Spot in NSIC Tournament Semifinals

UMD will next face Minot State in the semifinals. First pitch is at 2:30 on Friday.

May 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The UMD softball team achieved revenge on Thursday, defeating Winona State 4 to 3 in the NSIC tournament quarterfinals. The Warriors previously beat the Bulldogs twice in the regular season. UMD was led by Julia Gronholz, who had one home run and three runs batted in. In the circle, Lauren Dixon would go seven innings and strike…

Stealth Boys Lacrosse Off to Best Start in Program History

The Stealth have already surpassed last season's win total of five.

May 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

HERMANTOWN, Minn.- Just last season, the Hermantown/Proctor boys lacrosse team didn’t even get to six wins. Fast forward to this year and the team is off to their best start in program history at 6-0. A big reason for the team’s success has been their depth. The Stealth have a program-high 49 players, 13 of which are seniors on the…

Wilderness Select C-E-C Forward Ryan Jones with First NA3HL Draft Pick

Just this past season, Jones would tally six goals and six assists in 23 games of action for the Lumberjacks.

May 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The week of firsts continues for the Minnesota Wilderness NA3HL Team. After naming their first-ever head coach and GM on Tuesday, the team made their first-ever draft pick on Wednesday. The Wilderness took a local product in C-E-C forward Ryan Jones with the 49th pick in the 2nd round of the NA3HL Draft. Just this past season, Jones…

UMD Soccer Releases Schedule for Upcoming 2024 Season

In total, UMD has nine home games and seven away games.

May 2, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD soccer team released their schedule for the upcoming season. Like in previous years, UMD will open the season September 5th against Northern Michigan and then two days later they’ll host Michigan Tech. The Bulldogs have played the Wolverines and the Huskies in their first two contests since 2018, that excludes the 2020 season. In total, UMD…

Northern Star: Carter Boos

Will play for Northern Iowa Area Community College in 2025

May 1, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Marshall baseball is getting the most they’ve ever gotten from Carter Boos, who’s in his sixth year playing for the high school team. “I think just the vibes in the dugout have been ‘We’re one unit,’ and we(‘ve) got to go win games together.” Boos has developed into a dependable hitter, a dangerous pitcher, and a…

C-E-C Boys Lacrosse Holds Off Grand Rapids to Improve to 6-0 on Season

The Lumberjacks will next be in action on Friday at Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville.

May 1, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys lacrosse team continues to have a magical first season. On Wednesday, the team defeated Grand Rapids/Greenway 15 to 9 to improve to 6-0 on the year. The Lumberjacks will next be in action on Friday at Bloomington Kennedy/Burnsville. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids/Greenway (0-6) will look to bounce back at Superior also on Friday. Categories: High School,…

Duluth East Baseball Gets Back On Track with Home Win Against Sartell

Duluth East improves to 6-4 and will next play Brainerd on Friday.

May 1, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth East baseball team would snap a three-game losing skid on Wednesday, defeating Sartell 5 to 1. The Greyhounds were led by Curran Conrad, who went three for three with three runs batted in. On the mound, Jack Teachworth went seven innings and struck out four batters. Duluth East improves to 6-4 and will next play Brainerd…

Minnesota Wilderness Name Zach Stepan as Team’s First NA3HL Head Coach & GM

Stepan comes from the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL, where he spent the last two seasons.

May 1, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

CLOQUET, Minn.- The Minnesota Wilderness’ NA3HL team has their first head coach and GM. On Tuesday, the club announced that Zach Stepan will lead the team in their first season. He comes from the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL, where he spent the last two seasons. Prior to that, he’s had stints with NAHL clubs in the Aberdeen Wings…

Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse Extends Win Streak to Five By Taking Down Superior

The Wolfpack improve to 6-1 and will next host Eastview-Eagan on Friday.

April 30, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse team continued their winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Superior 14 to 0. The Wolfpack improve to 6-1 and will next host Eastview-Eagan on Friday. Superior will try to bounce back against Sun Prairie East also on Friday. Categories: High School, Sports

Woes Continue for UMD Baseball Team as Concordia-St. Paul Takes Two From Bulldogs

UMD falls to 16-30 on the year and will next host UMary on Friday for a doubleheader.

April 30, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The UMD baseball team was unable to snap their five-game losing streak on Tuesday, dropping two games to Concordia-St. Paul. In game one, the Golden Bears would rally in the 6th and 7th to pull away with the 12-7 victory. Following that contest, Concordia had a fast start in game two, putting up five in the first three…

UMD Softball’s Burkhardt, Dixon, Schmitt, & Walsh Earn All-Conference Honors

This is the 2nd time Schmitt and Dixon have made it on the first team.

April 30, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD softball would have four players earn All-Conference honors on Tuesday. Senior pitcher Lauren Dixon, senior outfielder Kat Burkhardt, and junior first baseman Nicole Schmitt would land on the NSIC First Team. And on the 2nd team was former Proctor Rail and freshman pitcher Maddy Walsh. This is the 2nd time Schmitt and Dixon have made it on…

Report: Mike Randolph & St. Thomas Academy Part Ways After Three Seasons

Randolph spent the last three seasons on the coaching staff, two of which he was the lone head coach.

April 30, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn.- Former Duluth East head coach Mike Randolph will no longer be the head coach at St. Thomas Academy. According to Youth Hockey Hub, Randolph and the Cadets have parted ways. He spent the last three seasons on the coaching staff, two of which he was the lone head coach. Randolph would lead St. Thomas Academy to the…

UMD Softball Eyes Revenge in NSIC Quarterfinal Matchup Against Winona State

It's been over a month since UMD and Winona State last played each other. The Warriors took both games 7 to 2 and 3 to 2.

April 30, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The regular season is in the rear-view mirror for the UMD softball team. Now, the games really matter as the Bulldogs enter NSIC tournament play. With the 39 and 14 finish to the regular season, UMD earned the 3rd seed and will match up with the 6th seed, Winona State in the quarterfinals. It’s been over a month…

UW-Superior Names Bre Simon as New Head Women’s Hockey Coach

Simon comes from Elmira College, where she spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach.

April 30, 2024

Neil Vierzba,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The UW-Superior women’s hockey team has a new head coach. Bre Simon becomes the 6th head coach in program history. She comes from Elmira College, where she spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach. Prior to that, she spent two years at Gentry Academy and was co-head coach for one season. Simon played collegiately at Hamline…

Drowning of Three Teenage Brothers and Hero Remembered

57 years ago, Coast Guard member died trying to save three brothers.

April 30, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Tuesday was quiet and peaceful on the waters of Lake Superior. But fifty-seven years ago, the winds were vicious and the swells high. Four would die. The annual ceremony to remember those who drowned took place Tuesday at the Duluth pier. It marks the 57th anniversary of the tragic drowning that took the lives of the three Halverson family teenage…

Marshall’s Carlson Brings Maturity to Mound

Seven strikeouts in Friday win over Warroad

April 29, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- As the Duluth Marshall baseball team continue to play strong this season, senior Tanner Carlson found himself as a leader both on and off the diamond. On Friday, Carlson recorded seven strikeouts in a 6-3 win over Warroad. As a team captain, he’s embraced a leadership role with a team, and not just as a leader by example….

Jake Starling Returns to Duluth FC for 2024 Season

Club leader in minutes, games played

April 29, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth FC’s all-time leader in minutes and games played will be back for his fifth season with the club. It was announced on social media that Jake Starling will return for the Duluth FC’s 2024 season. Starling joined the club in 2019 following his collegiate career at Florida Southern. Since then, the defender has become a staple of…

UWS Baseball Spoils Saints’ Home Finale in Downpour

First Yellowjacket win over St. Scholastica in five years

April 29, 2024

Ben Burns,

DULUTH, Minn.- A consistent rainfall at Wade Stadium didn’t stop UW-Superior as they defeated St. Scholastica 12-6 in the Saints’ final home game of the regular season. This marks the second time in school history the Yellowjackets have defeated the Saints and the first time since 2019. St. Scholastica had defeated UWS in five straight matchups from March 29, 2021…

Longtime Hartley Nature Center Leader Moves to Next Adventure

Tom O'Rourke taking his passion for environment and nature to his next challenge.

April 29, 2024

Steve Goodspeed,

Duluth’s Hartley Nature Center is a city treasure. And now the person who has helped lead it for over a decade is moving on to his next adventure. “Hartley is such a community gem, you know, and the staff are so amazing. The board, the supporters,” said outgoing Executive Director, Tom O’Rourke. “You know any time you tell people that…