Longevity, Experience Key to Esterbrooks’ Success
When Roger Peterson commits to something, chances are he’s gonna stick with it. For years. And years. Peterson has been heavily involved with Western Little League — in numerous roles — for 25 years. He and his wife, Deb, have lived in the same West Duluth home since the early 1980s. Neither of those things, […]
Ambassadors of the Greatest Lake
The Team At Barker’s Island Marina Are Happy to Help Get You On the Water It was that time of year again. Late April in the Twin Ports. Days were getting longer. Winter jackets had been replaced by hoodies and, pretty soon, T-shirts. The region’s lakes, rivers and streams had long since shed their winter […]
Jiujitsu Black belt from Brazil Finds a Home in Superior
Lael Rodrigues is Celebrating One Year in His Gym, Superior Jiu Jitsu When Lael Rodrigues took a leap of faith and moved to Superior from Sao Paolo, Brazil, in 2023, he didn’t plan to make a living by teaching jiujitsu. Others around him, however, had different ideas. After all, teaching jiujitsu is what Rodrigues, himself […]
Let’s Get Jiggy!
Despite Odd Winter Weather, Fishing On Ice Still Has Allure What began as a means of survival for cold-climate Indigenous people has developed into a million-dollar industry for the state of Wisconsin, largely because ice fishing has a mystique that appeals like no other outdoor recreational activity. It’s anglers against the elements and the fish […]
Windows for the World
Quality Products, Expert Service Have Heritage Window and Door Thriving Tony Wasbotten was out for dinner one evening when he received a text message from his Heritage Window and Door co-owner, MJ Christner, that caused some consternation. “Are you seeing on the cameras what’s going on at (the shop)?” Christner asked of their business on […]