Jeffrey McClure

1 week ago | northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure

PROCTOR, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Golf courses around the Northland opened up this weekend, and many golfers couldn’t wait to get out. The Proctor Golf Course was one of the local courses to open. After opening a few weeks ago, they were forced to close after a late March snowfall, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. on, they were fully booked. “Just got the itch, needed to play, I guess. I don’t know, it’s fun. I’ve been waiting all winter, honestly,” said Donnie Sherman.

1 week ago | northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - About a thousand people made their way to Downtown Duluth for the annual Fitger’s 5K. The course took runners east along Duluth’s Superior Street, down a stretch of London Road, and back. Duluth native Scott Behling finished first in the 5K by just two seconds, while another Duluth native, Calla Gilbertson, took home first prize for the women. All the finishers got a T-shirt and a medal.

1 week ago | northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Across the Northland, a growing number of high schools are getting into robotics, and recently, a few have been invited to the FIRST Robotics World Championship. “We were thinking that we had a pretty good shot, but we didn’t get confirmation until this past Monday,” said Ben Martin, a team captain of Denfeld Nation Automation (DNA).

1 week ago | northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (Northern News Now) - From the bars to the balance beam, there is always someone flying high in gymnastics. But in a sport focused on execution, those involved say it’s the people around you who help you stand tall. “It makes me feel wonderful,” said Najia Hassel after hearing an outpouring of support for her daughter, Andrea Hassel, from friends, fellow coaches, and young gymnasts.

2 weeks ago | northernnewsnow.com | Jeffrey McClure

IRON RIVER, Wis. (Northern News Now) - For many Northlanders, one thing they have to wait for longer than most people in the state, is to hit the golf course. This weekend, golfers can rejoice as many courses around the Twin Ports have announced they will be open after a heavy snow just a week ago. “They were wet, really wet about three days ago, and since then it’s just dried out great,” said Tim Landgreen, owner of the Northern Pines Golf Course for the past 25 years.