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Superior Woman Receives Electric Shock At Edgewater Hotel
DULUTH, Minn. — An enjoyable day swimming at the Edgewater Hotel ended badly for a Superior mom and her daughter. The family says the two received an electric shock, hospitaliizing the mother. The family says the mother, Heather Paquette, reached to open the gate to the outside whirlpool area...
MnDOT provides update on Blatnik Bridge replacement, including timeline
With the help of a federal grant worth $1.05 billion, significant progress has been made on the Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project. “We’ve achieved a number of milestones with our project. One, we’re fully funded. Number two, we completed our environmental document process with a finding of no significant impact, which that process solidifies our preferred alternative. So now we know where we’re going to build the project. And then the other big milestone is we’ve made the decision that we’re going to use Design-Build as a delivery method,” said MnDOT District Engineer Duane Hill.
Update: The Fry Fire is 75% contained according to SNF
Firefighters continue to fight a wildfire in the Tofte Ranger District of the Superior National Forest (SNF). The fire began on Wednesday while the Forest Service was conducting a prescribed burn. As of Friday afternoon, the Fry Fire has grown to 265 acres, and is 75% contained, according to the Forest Service. Officials say there is no immediate threat to private property or structures.
Northwest Outlet 70th Anniversary
SUPERIOR, Wisc – If the walls at Northwest Outlet could talk they would have an interesting story to tell. The store’s first 70 years and the three generations of the Miller family have operated and expanded the store. Today, the store is perhaps best known as an outdoors...
Meet WPR Director Sarah Ashworth, plus theme song composer Bruce Nelson on the final episode of ‘Simply Superior’
Just ahead of the premiere of WPR’s two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music” — “Simply Superior” airs its final show this week. The regional news and features will continue, however, in new “Morning Edition” segments produced by host Robin Washington, beginning in June. WPR Director Sarah Ashworth joins Washington to discuss the changes and new networks .
Spartans Shut Out by Tigers in Doubleheader
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior baseball team’s Friday doubleheader didn’t go their way as the New Richmond Tigers won both games, 4-0 and 17-0. With those two losses, the Spartans are now 6-14 on the season. Superior’s regular season wraps up on Tuesday with a home game against Hibbing...
UWS Softball’s season comes to close with 10-3 loss in NCAA tournament
In their 6th appearance in the NCAA tournament in the programs history, the University of Wisconsin-Superior softball team couldn’t come away with a win, and ended their season on Friday thanks to a 10-3 loss against Bethel. The Yellowjackets allowed two runs in the top of the first inning,...
Prep Softball: Hudson & Superior Settle for Tie, Grand Rapids Closes Out Regular Season with Win
SUPERIOR, Wis.- In their final regular season game, the Superior softball team would tie Hudson 4-4 on Friday. The Spartans (12-6-1) will now shift their focus to the postseason where they will host Eau Claire North on Tuesday, May 21st. First pitch is at 5 PM. In other prep softball...
National Police Week: Twin Ports agencies honor the past, while looking to the future
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- Officers in the Twin Ports are spending National Police Week paying homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, while recognizing a very real challenge they are facing. Across the area this week, flags are lowered to half-staff as the community remembers those who...
Coffee Conversation: Musicians/Venues Wanted for Make Music Day Superior
SUPERIOR, WI. — Community members will fill the streets with the sound of music for the third annual Make Music Day Superior on Friday, June 21st, from 11am to 9pm. Siggy’s Musical Garden Executive Director Cheryl Finkbeiner, SMG Board President Scott Lillo, and local Musician Shane Nelson joined FOX 21 on the morning newscast Thursday to talk about the purpose of the event.
Superior Girls Soccer Edges Chippewa Falls in High-Scoring Affair
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior girls soccer team and Chippewa Falls would combine for 10 goals on Thursday night. In the end, the Spartans were victorious as they came away with the 6 to 4 win. Superior would have a 3-1 lead at the break. Anna Manion had three goals to...
Superior Softball Spoils Proctor’s Senior Day With Blowout
PROCTOR, Minn.-The Superior softball team showed no mercy in Thursday’s game against Proctor, winning 22-2 during the Rails’ Senior Night. With this win, the Spartans are a perfect 9-0 against Minnesota opponents, marking the third straight season Superior has gone undefeated against teams from the Gopher State. Superior...
Superior woman to be honored as Volunteer of the Year
On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards. The honor will be given to those who have gone above and beyond to help their communities and the state. Katelyn Baumann of Superior will be recognized as a Volunteer of the Year.
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