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Young Superior Man Battling ALS Disease
SUPERIOR, Wis — This is a story of friendship. A friendship that formed among a diverse group of people. What they have in common is Martial Arts, and a commitment to helping a friend in need. Chris Gee is that friend and has ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s...
A Look Back At ‘Simply Superior,’ And Owen Polifka Performs At A Venue Near You
On May 20, WPR is will change with the premiere of two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music.” The new offerings include expansion of some shows and changes to others, including the end of “Simply Superior.” The regional news and features will continue, however, in new “Morning Edition” segments produced by host Robin Washington.
UWS Baseball & Softball Advance to UMAC Championship Games
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Both the UW-Superior baseball and softball teams will compete for the UMAC championship on Saturday. The lady Yellowjackets began the day by upsetting top seeded Bethany Lutheran, 5-4 in the semifinals. UWS will next face either Bethany Lutheran or Northwestern on Saturday. First pitch is at noon. As...
Northwood/Solon Springs softball tops New Auburn
MINONG — The Northwood/Solon Springs (NWSS) softball girls closed out the month of April with a nice win, topping New Auburn at Minong on Tuesday, April 30. NWSS put up 5 runs in the bottom of the first inning, then added 2 in the third, 2 in the fourth and 6 in the fifth for the win. Zoey Wilson pitched the win, going 2 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 runs,...
Rails defeat Ashland; Shell Lake, Northwood/Solon Springs get wins
SPOONER — The Spooner Rails picked up a big Heart O’ North Conference victory in a close game on Monday, May 6, as they hosted the Ashland Oredockers. The Rails played hard, edging Ashland 3-2 to earn the victory. The win kept Spooner in third place in the tough HON Conference with a record of 8-5. Coach Josh Villella and the Rails are currently 11-6 in all games this season. ...
Baseball Game Preview: Solon Springs Plays at Home
The Flambeau Falcons will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Solon Springs Eagles. first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Solon Springs is hoping to do on Tuesday what New Auburn couldn't on Monday: put an end to Flambeau's winning streak, which now stands at eight games. Flambeau put the hurt on New Auburn with a sharp 21-9 win. Flambeau might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
Northwood baseball, softball teams put together big victories
MINONG — It was a good week of action for the Northwood/Solon Springs (NWSS) Evergreens in baseball and softball, with both squads picking up wins. NWSS 17, New Auburn 0In Lakeland East Conference baseball on April 30, the Evergreens had little trouble with New Auburn, pounding out a 17-0 win in Minong. The contest was a 5 inning game. NWSS built their lead in the bottom of the first three...
Debt threatens stability of Wisconsin universities as campuses close
Seven schools in the Universities of Wisconsin — Green Bay, Oshkosh, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls, Superior and Whitewater — will amass $254.9 million in debt by the end of the 2028 fiscal year if no changes are made, according to the UW System 2023–28 Strategic Plan. In...
5th Graders Learn What It Takes To Keep Lake Superior Clean
SUPERIOR, Wis. — 5th grade students from the Superior School District are learning what it takes to keep Lake Superior clean. The City of Superior Environmental Services Division has been providing tours of the Wastewater Treatment Plant for 28 years. The tour includes an indoor lesson, then an outdoor tour. The plant treats about 4-million gallons of wastewater a day. The hope is for students to understand where we get our drinking water from, where our waste goes, and what is being done to keep it clean as it goes back into the lake.
One Dog’s Love Inspires Disc Dog Seminar This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wisc. — One dog’s love for catching a frisbee has inspired a Disc Dog Seminar, which will take place this weekend in Superior. Lupine is a 5-year-old border collie. Her owner, Eve Graves, said Lupine has loved playing catch since they met. Lupine’s boundless energy inspired Graves to look for more structured opportunities for Lupine to hone her skills. She found none in the Twin Ports area. So, she created one.
Wisconsin Assembly candidate launches campaign in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wisc. (Northern News Now) - There’s a new candidate running to represent Northwest Wisconsin in Madison. At an event Wednesday evening in Superior, Angela Stroud announced she’s running for Wisconsin’s 73rd Assembly District. The democrat is a professor at Northland College, teaching sociology and social justice.
City by City: Duluth, Iron River, Ashland
Duluth, Minn.- Registration has opened for a challenging Duluth event. 23rd Veteran is hosting its 9th Annual Ruck Life event on Saturday, June 1. The event features a 10-mile hike with weighted rucksacks to symbolize the burdens carried by veterans experiencing combat stress. Money raised from the march helps fund reconditioning programs for veterans in Duluth.
Superior Fire Department continues mission to go electric, gets approval for all-electric fire engine
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Fire Department in northern Wisconsin will be one of the first departments in the state to operate an all-electric fire engine. The Superior City Council signed off on the approval in April, after some council members initially expressed concerns over the cost. What You...
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