Judge blocks welfare cuts Jun 10, 2008
The Northland College student severely beaten is recovering after a series of surgeries at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Your School : Laona teacher, student receive Herb Kohl Education Foundation awards Jun 10, 2008
Herb Kohl personally awarded Zimmer with $1,000 award that she will be using for tuition at Northland College where she will pursue a broadfield science major and coaching minor. She will also compete in UMAC Division III basketball and softball at Northland. (Forest Republican, WI)
UW-L signs environmental sustainability pledge Apr 23, 2008
Other Wisconsin colleges and universities that have signed the declaration include UW-Stevens Point, UW-Parkside and Northland College. To view the declaration or learn more about it, visit. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Environmental leader heading to Chicago (44) Mar 18, 2008
When the time came to attend a university, Noel chose Northland College, a small environmental liberal arts school in Wisconsin. She received a degree in biology with a minor in political science. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sports : Lady Rollers ride to 58-36 victory over Kellys Feb 28, 2008
Zimmer, who will play basketball for Northland College in Ashland next year, said, "In the second half, we just had fun. We were more relaxed and also played with more intensity.". At the opening, she said it would have been nice if they had been less anxious, but the game got away; and the only thing left to do was to play the game to its conclusion and have some fun doing it. (Forest Republican, WI)
Blood-thirsty weasels a farmer's best friend Jan 11, 2008
The Loon Watch program at Northland College has befun a campaign to educate anglers about the fatal danger to loons, fish and other wildlife that lead tackle presents. Similar to lead shot, lead tackle is potentially fatal if ingested. (Forest Republican, WI)
Wis. DNR says only 1 wolf shot during this year’s deer hunt Dec 28, 2007
No one claimed the reward, said Mark Leach, program director for the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College in Ashland, where the Timber Wolf Alliance is headquartered. I think this is very good news that there was only one incident and hopefully that is the end of it and it becomes normal for people to live with wildlife, Leach said Thursday. (Winona Daily News, MN)
College students screaming for stress relief Dec 13, 2007
It's a long-standing tradition at Northwestern University and other schools across the country, from Stanford and Harvard to Pennsylvania's Messiah College and Northland College in the hinterlands of Wisconsin. The "primal scream," as it's often called, is one of many creative ways college students are finding to blow off steam during one of the most stressful times they've faced in their young adult lives. (MSNBC -- Health)
Students learn about life the river way Dec 5, 2007
The Audubon Center of the North Woods sponsors the school and sent four graduate students from Northland College and a leader on the trip to run the classes and plan activities. The students did team-building activities and learned skills such as primitive, leave-no-trace camping, cooking food and setting up camp. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Fifty Years Of Wolf-Moose Research Oct 24, 2007
Partners with the National Park Service and Michigan Tech in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Isle Royale wolf-moose study include the Isle Royale Institute, the Isle Royale Natural History Association, the International Wolf Center, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Northland College, the Timber Wolf Alliance, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Great Lakes Research... (Science Daily)
Boyceville welcomes new teachers, administrators Aug 30, 2007
A 2005 graduate of Northland College, his last position was at Athens High School. He now resides in Boyceville. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Your ship might never come in Aug 22, 2007
The other two NAIA members in the state are Viterbo University in La Crosse and Northland College in Ashland. Unless you're flat out phenominal in a NCAA Division 1 "head count sport" like football, or men's and women's basketball, chances are, even if you get a scholarship, it's only going to be a small piece of the pie. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
Wellness Weekend planned for July 20-22 Jun 30, 2007
Other presenters are Linda Arndt, Nicolet College instructor of culinary arts; John Bates, author, naturalist and educator; Tori Cihla, personal trainer, martial artist and pilot; Dan Clausen, professional ski and kayak instructor; Mindy Gribble, board certified holistic nurse and stress management instructor; Grant Herman, director of the outdoor education program at Northland College, Ashland; Sandy Jenkins, human development, Nicolet College; Bob Knops, American Canoe Association certified... (Forest Republican, WI)
Showing off Crex May 17, 2007
Katie, a student at Northland College. was excited about the capture and banding of a beautiful male cardinal. (Grantsburg Burnett County Sentinel, WI)
Community : Blackwell students participate in leadership training Apr 26, 2007
Before departing, the Blackwell participants toured the Northland College campus and enjoyed a meal in the campus dining room ... The partnership between Blackwell JCCCC and Northland College has been very positive according to Blackwell Center Director Jason Maloney. (Forest Republican, WI)
The Rhinelander District Library will host a program entitled “Wolves in Wisconsin” on Monday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. Steve Hoffmeister, a volunteer with the Speakers Bureau of the Timber Wolf Alliance, will present a talk and slide show that will focus on information and issues related to Wisconsin (and the Midwest) and wolves. Mar 4, 2007
The Timber Wolf Alliance is a program of the Sigurd Olsen Environmental Institute at Northland College in Ashland. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
A little mad: Jason Schneider's career in magic had humble beginnings, but now he's making a name for himself Feb 25, 2007
After graduating from Northland College in Ashland, Schneider spent six months trying to catch the attention of several television shows. He sent out promo tapes to a variety of programs, including the Martha Stewart Show. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bossick: Division I wrestler not only area athlete seeing success in college Feb 8, 2007
Aurora Albrecht entered her sophomore year at Northland College in Ashland and helped the Lumberjills to a six-game improvement over last season. Albrecht is a 2005 graduate of Cadott. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Uncovering Natural Products From Mystery 'Orphan Genes' Feb 5, 2007
In addition to Gerwick, the paper's coauthors include Harald Gross (Scripps and Oregon State University), Virginia Stockwell (Oregon State University), Marcella Henkels (U.S. Department of Agriculture), Brian Nowak-Thompson (Northland College) and Joyce Loper (U.S. Department of Agriculture). The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Microbial Genomic Sequencing Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. (Science Daily)
Calendar of Events Feb 1, 2007
Northland College to host Book Across the Bay Expo. ASHLAND Northland College will host the third annual Northland College Book Across the Bay Expo Saturday, Feb. 17 ... Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Ashland Fire Department, Northwoods Dyeworks and Ashland-Bayfield County 4-H CANSKI are just a few of the organizations participating with Northland College in this year's event. (Forest Republican, WI)
Twenty-eight area athletes play college football in '06 Jan 11, 2007
O'NEIL AT NORTHLAND COLLEGE THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN -- Danny O'Neil (A-H-S-T) played his second season for Northland Community and Technical College, located in Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. O'Neil (6-3, 190) played defensive back for Northland, which finished with a 7-3 record. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Protesters feel training school's closure nearing Nov 20, 2006
Melissa Helman, 23, a student at Northland College in Wisconsin, climbed the fence. The coats kept Helman from getting cut as she straddled the fence. (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Raiders roll with win Oct 13, 2006
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Texarkana Bio: Mary Duckert Sep 25, 2006
After graduating high school, Duckert attended Northland College, a small private liberal arts college in Ashland where she majored in sociology with a minor in psychology. She met and married Tom Duckert in 1977 while she was still in school. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Prep soccer roundup Sep 23, 2006
Cross Lanes Christian won the Northland Pioneer Soccer shootout last weekend on the campus of Northland College in Wisconsin. Its the first time in the tournaments history that a team has won it in back-to-back years. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
By the book and beyond Sep 21, 2006
Last winter, Barb Thomas and Warren Lang brought Mary Rehwald, an Ashland city council member and Northland College instructor, to Menomonie to speak about the process that Ashland had been through with the natural steps. After Rehwald s presentation, several people with vision and passion enough to drive the initiative for change, began to organize others. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Faith Partners program links composers and church musicians Sep 9, 2006
Saturday, 09/09/2006 Current Temp for Alexandria, MN 49. Thomas Hale, composer. (Echo Press)
New concept takes root in Menomonie - Citizen groups study systems approach to a sustainable community Aug 17, 2006
This energy formally took root on March 21 when Mary Rehwald an Ashland city council member, staff person at Northland College and environmental activist appeared at the Mabel Tainter Theatre. To an engaged and enthusiastic group of Menomonie citizens, she shared her experience of helping to transform her northern Wisconsin community into a place where both ecology and economy can thrive. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Grain Marketer or Speculator? Jul 18, 2006
If you would like more information about your farm operation, call Northland College at 1-800-959-6282 and ask for the Farm Business Management Instructor nearest you. More News in Ag News > Updates. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Warning: Bobcat Sighted at Community College Jun 29, 2006
KANSAS CITY, MO. - Northland college students are keeping their eyes peeled. The safety officer at Maplewoods Community College spotted a bobcat Thursday night. (FOX4 Kansas City, MO)
Boat builder: Union Grove graduate spent her last year and a half in high school constructing a canoe Jun 27, 2006
It will only be an hour's drive from where she will be attending college this fall: Northland College in Ashland. She plans to study meteorology, but pursue woodworking in her free time. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Chi-Hi honors, awards and scholarships 2006 May 26, 2006
Northland College Superior Academic Excellence Scholarship ( 10,100 a year, renewable for four years for a total of 40,400): Kelsey Brassuer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Iditarod leaders leave Rainy Pass Mar 8, 2006
Bearss, who raced for eight hours straight, had never been on a dog sled at all until he took a Mushing 101 class at Northland College in Wisconsin. For half a semester, Bearss learned mushing commands such as "gee" and "haw." His instructor taught him to drive dogs, take control and have passion. (Anchorage Daily News)
