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A news desert in Douglas County leaves residents without local coverage
Shannon Johnson, owner of Shannon’s Stained Glassery in Superior, Wisconsin, said she has struggled to stay informed on local news in Douglas County. Johnson tries to read the local newspaper, the Superior Telegram, but that presents challenges that drive her to seek her news from other sources. “You have...
Two injured in crash at Highway 10-171st
Two people were injured Saturday morning, April 20, in a two-vehicle crash in Elk River. The Minnesota State Patrol was called to the scene at 6:39 a.m. A Kia driven by Abigail Cisneros, 39, of Fridley, was turning left at 171st Avenue onto westbound Highway 10. A Volkswagen Jetta driven by Nicholas Isaacson, 32, of Superior, Wisconsin, was westbound on Highway 10, The two vehicles collided in the intersection, according to the State Patrol. Both drivers were taken to Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids with injuries that the State Patrol described as non-life threatening. They were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not involved, the State Patrol reported.
Former Superior Police Sgt. Takes Plea Deal In 2022 Fatal Crash
SUPERIOR, Wis. — A former Sergeant with the Superior Police Department is taking a plea deal in a 2022 fatal hit and run crash that involved alcohol. With a guilty plea of two counts of Vehicular Homicide involving alcohol, 44-year-old Gregory Swanson is facing the possibility of 9 years in prison for each count.
Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans rally in Superior
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans held a rally in Superior to voice their concerns on cuts to Social Security. Several residents who rely on the entitlements held signs showing their support to expand Social Security. Ross M. Winklbauer Sr., the President of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans said...
Northwood/Solon Springs’ Abe Ahlberg Tallies 100th Career Hit, Also Hurls 20 K’s for School Record
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- It was a day to remember for Northwood/Solon Springs’ senior Abe Ahlberg. In Tuesday’s 9 to 1 victory for the Evergreens over Prairie Farm, Ahlberg would club his 100th career hit. The special day wouldn’t stop there as Ahlberg would also toss 20 strikeouts, which...
City by City: Minnesota, Superior, Duluth
Minnesota- The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota has announced the winners of their first annual “Youth United” contest. Students were asked to discuss what they think is the biggest need in their community. Out of 30 applicants, seven were chosen. Submitted ideas ranged from better educating parents on the current student curriculum, to additional society activities for senior residents impacted by COVID. $10,000 worth of scholarship money was distributed to the winners. There will be another contest held in the fall. To read more about the seven winners, visit the Youth United Contest page.
Fond du Lac Band receives funding to help restore tip of Wisconsin Point
The Fond du lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has received a $350,000 planning grant from the federal infrastructure law passed three years ago to help restore land on the tip of Wisconsin Point, or Gibiskising Minis, a long sand bar at the mouth of the St. Louis River and the Duluth-Superior harbor.
Washburn County battle! Spooner edges Northwood/Solon Springs
SPOONER — It’s always a treat for fans when a pair of Washburn County neighboring towns get together to compete in sports, and that was the case as the Spooner Rails hosted Northwood/Solon Springs (NWSS) in softball on April 15. The two teams were about as even as could be, battling late into the contest. In the end, Spooner picked up a couple late runs to slip past the Evergreens 8-6. ...
City by City: Ashland, Iron River, Wisconsin
Ashland, Wis.- The BRICK Ministries Food Shelf is on the move again, only temporarily. According to a post on Facebook, starting May 1 the pantry will be relocated to the United Presbyterian-Congregational Church. That building is on the corner of Vaughn and 3rd Street. Door four will be the new entrance. The relocation is due to the construction at the main facility. The building should be reopened at the end of June. Hours will remain as normal.
Natural Connections: Woodcock dating game
Dusk was deepening in the alder brush of the Bibon Swamp as we tiptoed down the gravel road. Robins yakked from the trees and spring peepers yelled from the water much louder than our feet, but still we kept our breath and movement and thoughts as quiet as possible so as not to miss it. “Peent.” I heard it first, since I knew what to expect. I pointed eagerly toward...
Groundbreaking for University of Wisconsin-Superior long-awaited stadium
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The University of Wisconsin-Superior celebrated its long-awaited new stadium by getting their shovels dirty. School leaders broke ground on the new Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium Thursday near Catlin Avenue in Superior. The project was supposed to be underway in spring 2023, but after...
Duluth’s Best Bread Expands to Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Duluth’s Best Bread is officially expanding to Superior after a successful pop-up event there. This will be the company’s third location. It will be located at 1418 Tower Avenue in the same location where the pop-up shop was held. It will open May 28 and open Tuesdays through Sundays.
Top Play of the Week: 4/26
DULUTH, Minn.- This week’s top play comes on the turf. In Tuesday’s Superior versus Duluth boys lacrosse game, Motts Erickson catches the rebound and then puts it right back on net for the goal. The Wolfpack are off to a 3-1 start this season.
Musicians Celebrate The Homegrown Music Fest, And Aboard The Madeline Island Ferry
The Twin Ports biggest musical event of the year kicks off this Sunday, April 28, with 160 performers appearing at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior over the next week. But there’s no need to wait — the celebration starts early with five musicians appearing on WPR’s “Simply Superior” at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26.
Town of Cable bans wake surfing on all lakes
After holding a public hearing, the Town of Cable Board voted unanimously Wednesday April 17 to ban the controversial sport of wake surfing on all lakes within the township. The ordinance states that “no person shall use motorboat hydrofoils, submersible wings, ballast tanks, uneven loading or similar devices or methods which causes a motorboat to operate in a bow high manner or which increases or enhance a motorboat’s wake. This does not prohibit temporary running with bow elevated to reach planing speed or bow elevated...
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