The StarTribune, a news source for the Twin Cities metro area, recently did a piece on two current Northwoods League umpires. First year NWL umpires Sam Hansen and Malachi Moore are featured in a story written by columnist Phil Miller. Miller discusses the life of a NWL umpire in detail. He talks about their countless hours on the road, low paying life style and life in a hotel.
The article is a great read regarding the behind the scenes work that takes place in the Northwoods League.