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Sam Pomush represented District 1 for over a decade.| Superior Telegram
Sam Pomush represented District 1 for over a decade.| Superior Telegram
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
Directional signs could lead visitors to tourist-oriented businesses from county highway rights of way under a proposed policy.| Superior Telegram
Whether it was winning conference meets, ‘bombing drives’ or being a positive role model, senior Brynn Johnson did a little bit of everything to cement her legacy this fall.| Superior Telegram
After graduating a handful of starters from last year’s state runner-up team, Northwood/Solon Springs’ baseball program is grinding out wins with a youthful roster still learning the ropes.| Superior Telegram
Three decades ago, Len Albrecht’s son wanted to try soccer. His decision was the genesis of his father’s journey to falling in love with soccer, a sport he has coached in Superior for 15 years.| Superior Telegram
Algoma Conveyor, American Spirit and Great Republic were among recent arrivals and departures.| Superior Telegram
Fueled by community donations, the marker will rest on Barker's Island.| 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 designation would allow local businesses can compete for certain federal contracts.| Superior Telegram
The Tigers remain undefeated and looked dominant in a win over a rival, while Hermantown, Grand Rapids and other local programs also notched wins Friday night.| Superior Telegram
Audrey Swanson and Kendall Nelson, two seniors, have flourished on the court while simultaneously providing leadership for young players who are competing for varsity time.| Superior Telegram
Northwestern junior Genna Kreuser has been a libero her entire life, and she’s thriving as the anchor of the Tigers' defense in her first year wearing the position-specific jersey.| Superior Telegram
Ethan Harms scored two rushing touchdowns, blocked a punt and tallied three interceptions — one of which went for a touchdown — in a statement win over Saint Croix Falls on Friday.| Superior Telegram
Seventy-nine Tigers earn their diplomas in Maple on Friday, May 23.| 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
Longtime assistant Nick Piazza has been elevated to head coach of the UWS women's soccer program.| 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
Dan Conway, who was himself an accomplished runner, was honored posthumously.| Superior Telegram
Conference play for the men's and women's soccer teams begins at home on Wednesday.| Superior Telegram
The Twin Ports Collegiate this weekend at Nemadji Golf Course came down to a single shot.| Superior Telegram
Yellowjacket athletes help welcome back elementary students.| 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 Finance Committee poses questions that need answers to determine whether the city should consider acquiring Superior Water, Light & Power assets.| 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
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni & Friends Foundation award recipients will be honored on Oct. 3.| 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.| Park Rapids Enterprise
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
Superior’s confidence in Carter Gilbertson is surging, as the junior pitcher threw six shutout innings in a victory over Cloquet on Thursday afternoon in Superior.| Cloquet Pine Journal
Trail proposal sparks discussion of an update to the 2012 plan that led to the restoration of most of Wisconsin Point.| Superior Telegram
Legislation has been proposed to allow a private utility to access federal funding for lead line replacements, but the majority of councilors say they can't support it.| 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
If approved by municipalities, the resolution would add information on private and charter school funding to tax bills.| Superior Telegram
"We don't believe she's in there," Superior's police chief said after a search near Superior High School. "Searches are continuing in other areas as evidence indicates."| Superior Telegram
The stars of the Superior event were a kitten named Barnaby and some fluffy rabbits.| 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
Equipment ranging from drones and watercraft to a K-9 unit was funded and will aid emergency responses from both the city and county.| Superior Telegram
Local scientists are analyzing data from a study into what triggers potentially toxic blooms.| Superior Telegram
Bond was set at $25,000 and the defendant was ordered not to have contact with children.| 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
Questions about enforceability and preempting state law prompt Public Safety Committee to take no action to raise legal age for tobacco and vaping sales and possession.| 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
Minnesota Nurses Association announces July 8 date. Essentia calls the strike "wholly avoidable," and Aspirus says, "We are ready."| Superior Telegram
Northland Constructors submitted the low bid to reestablish access to the bridge over the Nemadji River on County Highway W.| Superior Telegram
In April, the WIAA membership approved significantly more offseason contact days for sports, which allows Superior’s football team to be on the field earlier and more often than ever.| Superior Telegram
Ryan Pettingill, a junior, made a clutch par on the 18th hole at sectionals to become Superior’s first state golf qualifier in more than a decade, which capped off an individually dominant year.| Superior Telegram
The Green Eagles downed Washburn in the semifinals, but fell to top-seeded Edgar in a Division 4 baseball sectional title game largely because of youth and inexperience.| 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
Ceremony celebrates fifth graders who are moving on to middle school.| 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
The skate park is closed but will be rebuilt.| Superior Telegram
Phase one will be celebrated with a sign dedication. Fundraising gears up for phase two.| Superior Telegram
Hilda Nuutinen will begin recruiting for the program's debut season during the 2026-27 academic year.| Superior Telegram
Parsons spent three seasons as an assistant at Wisconsin-Stevens Point.| Superior Telegram
Superior native Tyler Nystrom is rising up the welterweight ranks after a recent split-decision victory over Gavin Hendrickson last month.| Superior Telegram
The Yellowjackets remain unbeaten in the UMAC after sweeping Minnesota Morris in their three-game series.| Superior Telegram
Wisconsin-Superior and Cloquet Middle School are fielding club teams for the second year in a row with the potential to grow in the years to come.| Superior Telegram
UWS also shared the conference championship in softball but will have to go on the road for the postseason.| Superior Telegram
The UWS softball squad won all three games in shutouts.| 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
It was highlighted as a high progress school by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.| Superior Telegram
The 34 goats leave the grass on the hillside as they remove buckthorn.| Superior Telegram
Dustin Soyring keeps a stock of Garage-Beer-branded refrigerators ready to go for famous clients.| Superior Telegram
Also, brackets were announced for the MSHSL state baseball tournament, and Duluth Marshall is seeded No. 1 in Class AA.| Superior Telegram
Junior Beckett Selden challenged throwing benchmarks that have withstood decades in his first year, which sets him up for a potentially record-breaking season next spring.| Superior Telegram
The senior-laden Spartans girls soccer team has won 10 of its last 11, including Thursday’s regional semifinal, and they’re attributing the regional title game appearance to chemistry.| Superior Telegram
Douglas County Board to consider bond sale June 19 to help pay for 2025 and 2026 highway projects.| Superior Telegram
The WIAA state meet continues Saturday in La Crosse.| Superior Telegram
Northwestern senior Austin Lahti had command of every pitch in his arsenal, which helped him toss a complete game that punched the Tigers’ ticket into a Division 3 regional championship.| Superior Telegram
Colin Payton will fill the role he's held since February on an acting basis after the resignation of the former city assessor.| 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
