Shelley Nelson
Duluth News Tribune
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Douglas County gears up for 2024 construction of Highway W bridge
Once the hazard mitigation grant application gets the green light, design to improve the bridge will begin. → Read More
A Superior first: Paine is city's first mayor to run unopposed twice
Without a challenger in the April election, Mayor Jim Paine becomes the first Superior mayor to go unchallenged in back-to-back elections; only two other mayors have ever run unopposed in Superior. → Read More
Wisconsin governor takes time to listen in Superior
Residents and leaders have the opportunity to share their concerns before Gov. Tony Evers issues his budget to the Legislature in February. → Read More
Bankruptcy forces closure of Sears store in Superior
Sears Authorized Hometown Stores LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, prompting the closure of locally owned and operated stores across the country. → Read More
Broadcaster, historian leaves legacy in the Twin Ports
Joe Mann combined his passions for a varied career path that left its mark on public television and historical organizations. → Read More
Omnibus bill offers funding for Douglas County bridge projects
The County Highway W bridge, which has been washed out since 2018, is slated to receive $825,000 and the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project will receive $7.5 million. → Read More
States narrow options for Blatnik Bridge replacement
Transportation officials have narrowed down the options for a new bridge as they begin an environmental assessment of the project. → Read More
OSHA launches investigation into worker's death at Fraser Shipyards
Preliminary information indicates a 64-year-old man from Watertown, Wisconsin, was standing on rail to pull a tarp when he fell to his death. → Read More
Superior councilor resigns after sending 'inappropriate' messages
Councilor Warren Bender resigned Tuesday, Nov. 15 with an apology and a promise to seek help. → Read More
Epicurean uses solar array to capture the sun on Connors Point
The cutting board and kitchen implements manufacturer is offsetting its energy needs with 197-kilowatt solar array. → Read More
Sen. Ron Johnson visits Enbridge in Superior
U.S. Sen Ron Johnson says fossil fuels power 80% of the economy, and Enbridge is crucial for places like Wisconsin. → Read More
Criminal charges filed following threat to Superior child care center
Administrative holds were placed at three nearby schools. At his arrest, the suspect was not armed. → Read More
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Superior day care center
The suspect was arrested, according to Mayor Jim Paine. → Read More
Four years and counting: Wisconsin-Minnesota border residents still without bridge following 2018 flood
Residents of Foxboro, Holyoke and Superior want Douglas County Highway W to reopen four years after a storm cut off access between Oliver and Foxboro. → Read More
Paine to seek another term as Superior mayor
Mayor Jim Paine says the progress made over the last five years is just the beginning of his goals for the city. → Read More
Fond du Lac Band recovers sacred lands in Superior
Superior officials turned over deeds to the Wisconsin Point burial ground and a mass grave near the Nemadji River during a reclamation celebration at Black Bear Casino Resort. → Read More
Superior voters to weigh in on legal marijuana
The city council adopted language for an advisory referendum to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. → Read More
Superior man sentenced to 48 years in prison
Billy John Kimmes, 48, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted of shooting into another vehicle while driving on U.S. Highway 2 in 2021. → Read More
Izzard elected Douglas County Sheriff; Assembly results slow to come in
Izzard carried more than 62% of the vote Tuesday. Meanwhile Chanz Green led in the 74th Assembly District, but the 73rd District was too close to call Tuesday night as results from two counties had not been reported as of 11:15 p.m. → Read More
Superior, Wisconsin, 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. → Read More