Beargrease

Nathan Schroeder Talks Beargrease and Iditarod

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:04:00 GMT

Nathan Schroeder and family stopped by the Lake Superior Magazine offices in Duluth to chat about his 2013 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon victory and his plans to enter the 1,000-mile Iditarod in Alaska.

Scenes from the Beargrease

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:52:00 GMT

Six weeks after the race was postponed because of a lack of snow – and a year after a mild winter canceled it altogether – the 29th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon got underway on Sunday north of Duluth.

Scenes from the Beargrease, 2013

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:31:47 GMT

Photos from the start of the 2013 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.

Around the Circle This Week: Mining in the Penokees

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:29:14 GMT

A controversial mining bill passes the Wisconsin Assembly; the University of Wisconsin-Superior library works to rebuild its collection; the Red Cliff Band reveals another twist in the Lake Superior barrel saga; and a look at upcoming events.

Around the Circle This Week: That's a Wrap

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:32:38 GMT

The shipping season comes to a close; poor trail conditions force the postponement of the Beargrease; a new climate report predicts major changes in the Midwest; a divisively titled movie prepares to film in Duluth in Feb.; and a peek at next week.

Beargrease Postponed Until March 10

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:38:25 GMT

Citing the lack of snow and the hazardous trail conditions, organizers of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon have postponed the race until March 10.

The Thrill of the Race

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:12:59 GMT

No racers put more enthusiasm into their sport than the four-legged athletes that hit our region’s snowy trails each winter. It’s worth braving a bit of cold to join in these exhilarating celebrations of the run.