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Trap Shooter RJ Gropp wins State Title
Moves on to the Champion of Champions championship held in Sparta, Illinois. Berlin trap shooter RJ Gropp wins the Wisconsin Singles Championship for his category (Junior, ages 15-18) hitting 198 of 200 clay targets and will again represent the State of Wisconsin for the fourth time in the last 5 years in the Champion of Champions Event at the World Trapshooting Championships held at The Amateur Trap Shooting Association (ATA) Grand American World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL.
The annual Harley Homecoming party kicks off all around Wisconsin — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — Back to where it all began. This summer, Harley-Davidson will once again be welcoming riders from all over the world as the brand celebrates its 121st birthday, and an ode to famous grandson of the founders, Willie G. Davidson. On Thursday the party offically got underway with...
Duluth Huskies get revenge on Mud Puppies, come back to win game two 6-5
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth Huskies split their series with the Minnesota Mud Puppies on Friday night in comeback fashion, rallying for the 6-5 victory. The Huskies are now 2-1 on their season-long seven-game homestand and now sit atop the Great Plains East Division. Duluth raced out...
Local Kayaker Circumnavigates Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. — Cale Prosen began his journey around Lake Superior right on the shoreline near the lift bridge in Park Point. “It was a nice protected location where I knew I would be safe from the waves of Superior,” said Prosen. “Being in a nice protected bay such as this where there wouldn’t be five foot waves. And of course it’s a nice public landing for me to start and finish my journey.”
Charity Cyclist ends 550 mile long journey in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Some 550 miles after departing from Iowa City, one cyclist arrived in the beautiful city of Duluth. However, it wasn’t just a bike through the States. For the past seven years, Iowa professor Barry Schreier has biked more than 3,500 miles for charity.
Jake Downing Keeping Cool Head With Duluth Huskies
DULUTH, Minn.- As the only 2024 high school graduate on the Duluth Huskies’ roster, Jake Downing has done some on-the-fly adapting in the last month and a half. “Definitely a slow start, kind of just getting adjusted to everything,” says Downing, 18. “The faster pace of the game, the bigger guys, kind of learning as much as I can in a short span of time. And just making adjustments every single day.”
Duluth Tropics Post 71 Eliminate Rock Ridge, Will Face Grand Rapids in Substate Title Game
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Duluth Tropics Post 71 continued their winning ways, defeating Rock Ridge Post 239 11-2 in the Substate 10 playoffs. Dylan Cole drove in four runs on two hits to lead Post 71 offensively. Duluth already had clinched a spot in the title game prior to the contest.
Top Plays of the Week: 7/26
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top plays came from both on the diamond and on the ice. At number three, Grand Rapids’ Kaden Sweeney charges the ball and makes the tough play over at first base. At number two, Duluth East’s Breck Burns finds himself all alone on the...
NCHC Announces New Playoff Format for 2027 Season
DULUTH, Minn.- With the addition of St. Thomas to the NCHC, the conference is changing their playoff format. Beginning in 2027, all 10 teams will make the conference tournament. The playoffs will take place over the course of three weekends and will happen at on-campus sites. A difference from year’s...
Smash Mouth performs at Mont du Lac for Bowfest
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The hit rock band Smash Mouth performed at Mont du Lac Resort in Superior Friday night for Bowfest. The 90′s band is best known for their hits ‘Walkin’ on the Sun’ and one of the Shrek movie franchise anthems, ‘All-Star.’
Superior first responders remind drivers to be safe after increase in fatal crashes
SUPERIOR, Wisc. (Northern News Now) -- A concerning number of fatal crashes in Douglas County have first responders reminding drivers to be smart before getting behind the wheel. “Since the beginning of the year, there’s been six crashes with eight deaths,” Douglas County Sheriff Matt said Izzard. Since...
Olympic gymnasts inspire local young athletes
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Names like Simone Biles, Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles are making gymnastics one of the most anticipated sports to watch this Olympic Games and serving as inspiration for local athletes. Twin Ports Gymnastics in Superior teaches kids as young as 3 years old to...
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