SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN

Local

Coast Guard seeks information on lighthouse vandalism

The Wisconsin Point lighthouse was broken into Tuesday, Aug. 9 and its light extinguished.

Local

Minnesota, Wisconsin officials seek federal funds to replace Blatnik Bridge

The Wisconsin and Minnesota departments of transportation will seek $889.5 million from the federal government to put toward the 2028 bridge replacement project.

August 11, 2022 04:00 PM

Local

Superior teen who fired 10 rounds at occupied car to remain at juvenile center

Due to the significance of the charges against the 16-year-old, a judge said he is still a significant risk to the community.

August 05, 2022 11:19 AM

Sports

Auto racing: New Superior track burns rubber

Black River Motorsports Park provides a venue for nontraditional motorsports that have gained a lot of traction in recent years.

August 04, 2022 08:00 PM

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Superior police officer Taavi Mattson, left, and Lt. Thor Trone secure the scene of a fatal crash

Local

2-month-old infant dies after Superior crash

A 2-month-old infant is the second fatality from a crash involving an off-duty Superior police sergeant.

July 20, 2022 07:58 PM

By Staff reports

Superior head soccer coach Otto Berti, right, watches Jake Kidd bounce a ball off his head while the pair talked about the upcoming WSCA Masonic All-Star Game

Prep

Prep boys soccer: Superior’s Kidd, Berti continue year of firsts by taking part in Wisconsin all-star game

The Spartans have never had a player or coach participate until now.

July 08, 2022 07:00 AM

By Jon Nowacki

The 624-foot long bulk carrier, Resko is the first saltie to visit the Twin Ports in 2022.

Business

The Memo: Duluth Seaway Port Authority makes waves

Have a business tip or story idea for The Memo? Send it to bbredsten@duluthnews.com.

July 06, 2022 08:00 AM

By Brielle Bredsten

The rendering shows what a new 550-megawatt natural gas power generation facility could look like near the Nemadji River along Superior’s industrial corridor along Stinson Street from East End to South Superior. Courtesy of Minnesota Power

Local

Court appeal filed over proposed gas plant in Superior

Environmental groups seek to block construction of the $700 million Nemadji Trail Energy Center.

July 01, 2022 03:22 PM

By Maria Lockwood

Superior’s Emma Raye (27) stops a throw home as Kaukauna’s Kally Meredith (17) slides in safely

Prep

Prep softball: Spartans fall short in semifinal matchup with Kaukauna

The top-seeded Galloping Ghosts notched their 50th straight win to advance to the state championship game against Sun Prairie.

June 11, 2022 02:36 AM

By Jake Przytarski

Business

Yes, Cheese says 'yes' to Superior

The business, which offers charcuterie boards and specialty cheeses by the block, is open every Friday.

June 10, 2022 07:00 AM

By Maria Lockwood

Superior’s Natalee Sigfrids (9), Emma Raye (27) and Ari Robillard (3) celebrate a five-inning, 10-0 victory

Prep

Prep softball: Spartans break out the bats in rout of Cedarburg

Superior collected a dozen hits and plated 10 runs to make quick work of the Bulldogs in a five-inning shellacking.

June 09, 2022 06:52 PM

By Jake Przytarski

Columns

The Old Fashioned: Superior's Hammond Steakhouse is the start of something good

Sports reporter Jamey Malcomb starts his summer tour of Wisconsin supper clubs at the foot of the Blatnik Bridge.

May 19, 2022 03:00 PM

By Jamey Malcomb

Local

Palace Bar licenses may not be renewed

Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexanders asked the city council to take action against what he feels is a 'disorderly or riotous' establishment.

May 18, 2022 01:00 PM

By Shelley Nelson