July 7
Kerry Rodd-NSO

  Every year the cities of Duluth, Minnesota and Vaxjo, Sweden host a Sister Cities soccer tournament in a soccer exchange type of setting. The two cities became sister cities in the 1990's when the mayor of Duluth was Gary Doty.

May 28
NSO

  CLOQUET — It’s time for another day of skinny yellow bats, plastic whistling balls, burgers and fun — oh yeah, and the always-exciting Memorial Day Wiffleball Tournament.  Wiffle Hall of Famer Tyler Korby will again be hosting the tremendously-popular event for the sixth and final time during the holiday on Monday, May 31.

Apr 21
Dwight Cadwell-NSO

  Former Fond du Lac Thunder head volleyball coach Mike Patenaude has another season of Junior Olympic Volleyball off to a fantastic start. Patenaude, one of the founders of the Northland Volleyball Club, has been coaching and playing volleyball for over 30 years in the area. Again, he is using his knowledge and experience to guide several teams of several age levels in Junior Olympic Volleyball.

June 21
Kerry Rodd-NSO

  DULUTH - Last weekend marked the 34th running of Grandma's Marathon in Duluth. It also was the 20th Annual Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon as well as the 17th Annual William Irvin 5-K Run/Walk.

May 24
NSO

  Northland Volleyball Club’s Juniors teams participated in the “Head of the Lakes” tournament last weekend at various locations throughout the Northland. The Head of the Lakes tournament is hosted by East End Volleyball and is one of the premier junior’s tournaments of the season.