SUPERIOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sgt. Nick Eastman poses with his K-9 Marik

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Community rallies to support Superior family following tragic losses

Sgt. Nick Eastman and his family suffered the loss of a daughter and his K-9 partner within days of each other.

An aerial view of Fraser Shipyards in Superior on July 10. The death this spring of a worker who was burned at the site last winter has brought Fraser's safety record into question. Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com

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Superior police investigate death at Fraser Shipyards

Despite lifesaving efforts, the 64-year-old man from Watertown, Wisconsin, was pronounced dead at the scene.

December 05, 2022 06:55 PM

City councilor Warren Bender speaks during a meeting

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Superior councilor resigns after sending 'inappropriate' messages

Councilor Warren Bender resigned Tuesday, Nov. 15 with an apology and a promise to seek help.

November 15, 2022 06:38 PM

An individual gets loaded into an ambulance at the corner of Raspberry Avenue and Vogel Street in Superior on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2022.

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Man arrested after allegedly threatening Superior day care center

The suspect was arrested, according to Mayor Jim Paine.

October 06, 2022 04:53 PM

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Man injured in shooting at Superior bar

Witnesses said the shooting took place in the men's restroom at Lady Vi's early Sunday morning.

September 12, 2022 05:28 PM

By Staff reports

Letters

Reader's View: ‘Probable cause’ shouldn’t suffice for arrest

The police should not have the authority to use “probable cause” unless allegations are substantiated and proven.

August 29, 2022 10:53 AM

By Robert L. Wuorinen Jr., Superior

Superior Police Department K9 Radik holds his ball as he gets petted by his handler Officer Tyler Rude

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Operation K-9 returns to Superior

The event will include demonstrations, family activities and a meet-and-greet with K-9 officers from throughout the Northland.

August 02, 2022 11:00 AM

By Maria Lockwood

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No new charges filed against Superior police sergeant

Gregory M. Swanson faces one felony count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle following a crash that killed a 23-year-old man and a 2-month-old infant.

July 27, 2022 10:48 AM

By Maria Lockwood

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Bail set for Superior police sergeant accused of vehicular homicide

Gregory M. Swanson, 42, of Solon Springs, faces one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

July 18, 2022 04:33 PM

By Maria Lockwood

A Wisconsin State Patrol officer takes photographs at the scene of a crash where a person was killed along East Second Street

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Superior police officer arrested following fatal crash

Off-duty police sergeant Greg Swanson was arrested following an early morning crash that left one person dead and two others injured. Charges are pending.

July 15, 2022 11:25 AM

By Shelley Nelson