Bids could go out later this month to repair the bridge on County Highway W that has been unusable since flooding in 2018.| Superior Telegram
Viking Octantis is the first of nine cruise ships scheduled to dock in Duluth from May to mid-September.| Superior Telegram
"This is the most engaged package tour group I've ever seen, in 10 years of doing this," said the North Shore Scenic Railroad station manager.| Superior Telegram
Elle Andra-Warner, of Thunder Bay, is the author of a popular book titled "Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck." As the tragedy's 50-year mark approaches, she offered her thoughts.| Superior Telegram
Hope Haven Peer Respite will provide mental health and substance abuse care on a peer-to-peer basis in Superior.| Superior Telegram
The city's finance committee recommends the city manage its own museums to better pay staff and improve service.| Superior Telegram
The council split 9-1 in favor of a study to determine whether SWL&P utilities should become public.| Superior Telegram
A crack in the hull of the 1896 ship discovered in February will be repaired, but monitoring indicates no further damage.| Superior Telegram
"Our schools are still struggling," Gov. Tony Evers says during another stop in Superior.| Superior Telegram
Conditions of existing structures raise risk of closure, prompting city officials to reconsider phased construction at Heritage Park outdoor skating facility.| Superior Telegram
Total spent by city to date on ConnectSuperior is just under $5.6 million.| Superior Telegram
Stephanie Ann James has paid restitution and must complete 150 hours of community service.| Superior Telegram
Goats are visiting Billings Park for another helping of invasive species.| Superior Telegram
The project is exepcted to be completed by the 2027-28 school year. It will be funded by nearly $15 million from the state budget.| Superior Telegram
Councilors delay a decision on the future of the Fairlawn, SS Meteor and Old Firehouse and Police Museums to get a plan for operating the city-owned museums.| Superior Telegram
Supervisors also adopted an ordinance to accommodate business directional signs in county highway right of way.| Superior Telegram
Councilors voted 9-1 to approve plans for Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy to move to the Winter Street Industrial Park.| Superior Telegram
The impacted businesses are Superior Lidgerwood Mundy, Halvor Logistics, Allstate Peterbilt Group, Twin Ports Testing, Great Lakes Electrical Equipment and Halvor Lines/Halvor Logistics.| Superior Telegram
The National Park Service purchased 317 acres of land in the Town of Superior in partnership with the Trust for Public Land, North Country Trail Assocation and Douglas County.| Superior Telegram
The new policy would limit the amount of remote work that can be done out-of-state after Minnesota adopts a paid leave law.| Superior Telegram
Their business, Regenerative Ruminants, uses a herd of hungry goats to crunch through pervasive plant problems.| Superior Telegram
A survey will be sent out to residents in early November to gauge support.| Superior Telegram
Headlines from Douglas County's past.| Superior Telegram
New equipment will boost capabilities and streamline processes.| Superior Telegram
A puppy is helping students at Great Lakes Elementary in Superior ease into the new school year.| Superior Telegram
Building owner Barbara Engelking hopes to complete renovation of the former Dugout Bar by March.| Superior Telegram
Crossbows appear to have increased buck harvest slightly in 2023 and were popular among younger and older hunters. In Wisconsin, the popularity of crossbows has grown fast in the past decade.| Superior Telegram
Leaders considered job descriptions and wages as the city prepares to take over management of the attractions.| Superior Telegram
Festival-goers will be greeted at the Spirit Room on Broadway Street at the start of Duluth Superior Pride on Labor Day weekend.| Superior Telegram
The new Heritage Tree Program would highlight one tree each year to tell the story of the city's history and people.| Superior Telegram
The grant will help purchase a new crane as Fraser Shipyards continues to expand ship repair and building in Superior's North End.| Superior Telegram
A portion of the sale proceeds supports a historical marker on Barker's Island commemorating the shipwreck 50 years ago.| Superior Telegram
The Superior School Board also heard a state budget update that estimates an 8% local property tax increase.| Superior Telegram
Kristine Goodrich is community editor at the Superior Telegram and Cloquet Pine Journal. Reach her at kgoodrich@duluthnews.com or 218-720-4102.| Superior Telegram
Northland Constructors submitted the low bid to reestablish access to the bridge over the Nemadji River on County Highway W.| Superior Telegram
Citing a failure to meet operational hours, the Superior City Council took no action to renew the license on the adult-oriented business.| Superior Telegram
High school and middle school students were named to high honors, honors and honorable mention lists.| Superior Telegram
Councilors split 8-2 in favor of city taking over management of Fairlawn Mansion, SS Meteor and Old Firehouse and Police Museum.| Superior Telegram
Superior and Douglas County have seen increases in visitors in 2024 as the state experiences record impacts from tourism.| Superior Telegram
Up North Resort and Campground could grow by several campsites if the County Board approves a zoning change.| Superior Telegram
A new 68,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will consolidate Superior Lidgerwood Mundy operations under one roof as it relocates for the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project.| Superior Telegram
Transportation committee recommends reducing the speed limit to 35 mph on County Highway B on the east side of the village.| Superior Telegram
Rep. Angela Stroud said "It is critical to remember that we’re in this together."| Superior Telegram
State Rep. Angela Stroud sought feedback on a bill that would allow Wisconsin's only privately-owned water utility to tap federal funds to pay for lead service line replacements.| Superior Telegram
The 34 goats leave the grass on the hillside as they remove buckthorn.| Superior Telegram
Headlines from Douglas County's past.| Superior Telegram
Douglas County Board to consider bond sale June 19 to help pay for 2025 and 2026 highway projects.| Superior Telegram
Reading doesn't have to happen within four walls, says the Superior Public Library director.| Superior Telegram
All residential property owners are responsible for paying for recycling, regardless of whether they use the service.| Superior Telegram
The music video, featuring hundreds of students, will be released on the Spartan Spin YouTube channel.| Superior Telegram
The $28 million investment revitalized a long-idled dock on the west side of the city and retained the company's operations in the Twin Ports.| Superior Telegram
The city is still completing the 2025 assessment roll and awaits a determination on whether assessments comply with state law.| Superior Telegram
With final costs for the pilot area in, councilors approve lower wholesale rates, which should lower the cost for consumers.| Superior Telegram
Bridgit Maruska will serve as the city’s new parks, recreation and forestry director after Linda Cadotte resigned the post in October.| Superior Telegram
Allete Inc. still has one regulatory approval needed for the sale to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.| Superior Telegram
Assessor Terry Johnson resigned but disagrees with the claims in the city's now-rescinded termination letter.| Superior Telegram
Slow Mow Spring would encourage property owners to mow less often and maintain lawns at 4 inches in height.| Superior Telegram
The next 3 books in Tanna Acosta's 'Strangers Saga' will come out every other month through September.| Superior Telegram
Owner Donald Mattson said the therapist shortage, and payment delays and denials contributed to the decision.| Superior Telegram
The Superior restaurant's ribs will be featured as part of the new Taste of the Draft event in Green Bay.| Superior Telegram
Two leaders have been identified to fulfill the duties of one director on an interim basis.| Superior Telegram
Books for all ages were provided through a national grant.| Superior Telegram
With changes in property tax laws and new assessments, the tax-exempt city ended up paying taxes this year.| Superior Telegram
A state teachers union grant funded 385 books for all ages.| Superior Telegram
Duluthian Networks could be the first internet service provider to serve Superior over fiber-to-the-premises broadband network| Superior Telegram
Superior Public Museums and Douglas County Historical Society each submitted proposals to manage Fairlawn, the SS Meteor and Old Firehouse and Police Museum.| Superior Telegram
Mosaic Technologies and ConnectSuperior earn points for their applications to the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.| Superior Telegram
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Jimmy Lovrien covers environment-related issues, including mining, energy and climate, for the Duluth News Tribune. He can be reached at jlovrien@duluthnews.com or 218-723-5332.| Superior Telegram
UMD and UWS were designated among 216 Research Colleges and Universities by The Carnegie Classification.| Superior Telegram
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The average Superior Water, Light and Power residential customer will see an estimated monthly increase of $22.| Superior Telegram
Staff and students mailed holiday cheer to a former student deployed overseas.| Superior Telegram
The student production reimagines 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in the midst of summer camp.| Superior Telegram
The 2025-2026 academic calendar is also up for approval.| Superior Telegram
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Superior Public Museums and the Douglas County Historical Society leaders are no longer considering a merger.| Superior Telegram
Only 2 area schools scored below meeting expections on the annual state reports that look at test scores, graduation rates and other data.| Superior Telegram
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Matt Amerson is the first from Douglas County to win the award.| Superior Telegram
Volunteers turn out in force to decorate the historic property for the holiday season.| Superior Telegram
Jill Underly's proposal includes free meals for students and increases in special education reimbursement.| Superior Telegram
It's been the village board's plan to sell the building since moving its offices to the community center in 2001.| Superior Telegram
Diesel is still available at Nelson's Speed Stop and the convenience store will remain open.| Superior Telegram