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
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
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
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
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Trail proposal sparks discussion of an update to the 2012 plan that led to the restoration of most of Wisconsin Point.| Superior Telegram
Shamrock Bar & Pizza to receive about $9,900, won't need to replace windows as earlier suggested.| Superior Telegram
The U.S. senator hosted a roundtable discussion in Superior to learn about what is being done locally to address Wisconsin's housing crisis.| Superior Telegram
Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families Secretary Jeff Pertl visited Newborn 2 School Education to talk about the new state investment in child care.| 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
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
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
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
Douglas County Board to consider bond sale June 19 to help pay for 2025 and 2026 highway projects.| Superior Telegram
All residential property owners are responsible for paying for recycling, regardless of whether they use the service.| 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
East Fifth Street reconstruction and a splash pad in Wade Bowl would be awarded to the low bidders.| Superior Telegram
The Assembly companion bill remains in committee with no public hearing scheduled.| 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
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
Owner Donald Mattson said the therapist shortage, and payment delays and denials contributed to the decision.| Superior Telegram
Two leaders have been identified to fulfill the duties of one director on an interim basis.| Superior Telegram
With changes in property tax laws and new assessments, the tax-exempt city ended up paying taxes this year.| 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
Owner Nicole Wilde plans to transform the building to include a bakery and ice cream production facility, retail destination and Love Creamery’s headquarters.| Superior Telegram
The average Superior Water, Light and Power residential customer will see an estimated monthly increase of $22.| Superior Telegram
Shelley Nelson is a reporter with the Duluth Media Group since 1997, and has covered Superior and Douglas County communities and government for the Duluth News Tribune from 1999 to 2006, and the Superior Telegram since 2006. Contact her at 715-395-5022 or snelson@superiortelegram.com.| Superior Telegram
Superior Public Museums and the Douglas County Historical Society leaders are no longer considering a merger.| Superior Telegram
Volunteers turn out in force to decorate the historic property for the holiday season.| Superior Telegram
