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Superior Boys Tennis Edges St. Francis for 4th Win of Season
DULUTH, Minn.- The Superior boys tennis team would play St. Francis close on Monday, ultimately defeating the Fighting Saints 4 to 3. No. 1 – Otto Netteberg, St. Francis def. Vinnie Theisen, Superior, 6-0 , 6-2 , -; No. 2 – Dylan Urbaniak, Superior def. Joe Zandlo, St. Francis,...
U.S. Forest Service prescribes burn to promote growth in Chequamegon Nicolai National Forest
IRON RIVER, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Residents near Iron River, Wis. may have seen some extra smoke in the sky the past few days but the fires that caused it were planned. U.S. Forest Service crews lit a prescribed burn on 900 acres of the Chequamegon Nicolai National Forest on Monday. It was the area’s second-ever prescribed burn.
Spartans flex their muscles against 'Jackets
HIBBING—Under most circumstances, Hibbing High School softball coach would be disappointed with a loss, but she wasn’t on Monday. That’s because the Bluejackets took on the No. 1 team in Class 3A in Wisconsin, Superior, and Hibbing held its own against the Spartans, falling 7-5 at Bennett Park Field. Vesledahl couldn’t have been any happier with the way her team responded in the game. ...
Prep Softball: Superior shuts out Grand Rapids in double-digit 10-0 win
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The Superior Spartans girls high school softball team hosted Grand Rapids at the NBC Spartan Sports Complex on Friday. Superior heads to Chippewa Falls tomorrow for a tournament where they will face D.C. Everest in their first game at 11 a.m., they lost to D.C. Everest 8-7 just last week.
UW-Superior holds survey for ideas at Head of the Lakes fairgrounds
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The Head of the Lakes fairgrounds in Superior is asking residents for ideas they want to see in the future. From racing and rodeos to live music and group events, the fairgrounds host events year-round, but it can put a lot of wear and tear on the grounds. That’s why the University of Wisconsin Superior (UWS) was asked by Douglas County to create an assessment for people to share their thoughts on this public space.
UWS Softball Advances to NCAA Tournament
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The UW-Superior softball team are 2024 UMAC Champions and will now compete in the NCAA Division III Tournament. On Saturday, the Yellowjackets defeated Bethany Lutheran 6-5 to claim the conference crown. MyKenzie Leccia delivered a walk-off win with an RBI double in the bottom of the seventh, sending Camille Wikstrom home.
UWS softball talks strategy for dirt diamond in NCAA tournament opener
Wednesday morning the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) softball team’s journey to the NCAA DIII tournament began. They departed Superior for the Central College Regional in Pella, Iowa. Coming off their program’s sixth Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) title, and boasting a 26-13 overall record, the Yellowjackets bring a lot...
Bent Paddle to Host Annual Festiversary Block Party Next Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. — This year, Festiversary will not only be celebrating Bent Paddle’s 11th anniversary, but also the 40th anniversary of Prince’s album Purple Rain. The two-block party Saturday afternoon will feature two stages of live music, family-friendly activities, and lots of options to drink and eat. And of course — Prince tribute band Chase and Ovation to close out the night. For co-founder Laura Mullen, Festiversary is about more than just Bent Paddle.
Superior Picks Kristin Riesgraf to Coach Spartan Volleyball Team
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior high school has a new volleyball coach. The Spartans have hired Kristin Riesgraf to replace Brenda Pluntz. Riesgraf has been an assistant for UW-Superior since 2011. She’s also had two stints leading club teams in Superior. The Hibbing native will begin her duties in August and...
Catching Up With ... Ashton Parnell
2021 Cambridge-Isanti graduate Ashton Parnell has acquired an impressive knack for being a two-sport athlete at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She participates in both the women’s hockey and golf programs as a member of the Yellowjackets, a school that is a member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. She even wishes she could participate in three sports. ...
Superior High School reveals new Spartan volleyball head coach
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A new era is coming for the Superior High School volleyball team as they have announced their new head coach, Kristin Riesgraf will be taking over the program. The hiring comes after Brenda Pluntz stepped down after a 17-10 season in 2023. Previously, Riesgraf...
Superior HOG to host Blessing of the Bikes with Bald Eagle Harley Davidson
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - U.P. bikers are gearing up for motorcycle season. To help them prepare, Superior Chapter Harley Owners Group (HOG) is hosting a Blessing of the Bikes ceremony on Saturday with Bald Eagle Harley Davidson. The Christian Motorcycle Association will be leading a prayer to bless the motorcycles with safety as the season begins. There will also be food, drinks and a group ride after the blessing.
UWS softball falls to Central College in NCAA DIII Regional opener
On Thursday the No. 4 University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) softball team fell 10-2 to No. 1 Central College in their NCAA DIII Regional tournament in Pella, Iowa. Central College scored six runs in the first inning. Then UWS was able to respond in the third when Carly Stuckmayer came home off of an error. Trailing 8-1 in the fifth Larissa Snyder would cut into that deficit blasting out a solo home run.
Wausau East baseball sweeps twinbill over Superior
WAUSAU – Jack Barthels and Davis Winter both tossed complete games as the Wausau East baseball team swept a nonconference doubleheader over Superior, winning 11-2 and 5-0, on Saturday at East High School. Barthels struck out six and did not walk a batter, giving up two runs and four...
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