DNC chair says Social Security will be a big election issue
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee says Republican attacks against Social Security will help Russ Feingold and other Democrats in November’s elections.
Idaho copter crash claims Northwestern High School grad
A helicopter chartered by a state wildlife agency plunged into a travel trailer and crashed Tuesday on a downtown street in the small Idaho town of Kamiah.
Doyle: Wisconsin firms to get aid for retiree benefits
Jim Doyle says more than 50 Wisconsin companies will receive funding under the national health care reform law to continue providing insurance to retirees.
Volk Field hosts NATO training operation
Military aircraft controllers from 13 countries are participating in a NATO-run training operation at Volk Field.
Woman shot, man found dead in couple's house
Tactical officers found a man's body in a house in Green Lake County hours after a woman was shot and wounded at the residence.
Federal government could help pay for early retirement benefits
Fifty-three public and private employers in Wisconsin are in line for federal money to help pay for early retirement benefits.
Wisconsin spending on schools drops
A new analysis of how much states spend on school children shows Wisconsin is becoming more and more average.
ALLETE announces new SWL&P president
Bethany Owen was named the new president of Superior Water, Light and Power Co., a wholly wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE Inc.
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Two men accused of beating up a third and stuffing him into the back of a covered truck before driving away made initial appearances in Douglas County Circuit Court on Monday.
Bystanders provide aid in water rescue
Bystanders were crucial in the rescue of four people from the waters of Upper St. Croix Lake Saturday. Solon Springs Fire Chief John Walt said volunteer firefighters were paged out to the report of people in the water screaming for help at approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday. By the time they got to the lake, spectators had already jumped in to lend a hand.
Idaho man recovering after rollover
An Idaho man remains in good condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth following a one-vehicle rollover in the town of Amnicon early Saturday morning.
Douglas County's most wanted
In conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, the Superior Telegram provides information on offenders sought by law enforcement. There are more than 3,000 active warrants in Douglas County. The sheriff’s department has winnowed down the list to their “most wanted.” If anyone has information on these offenders, they can contact the tip line at (715) 395-1230 or 911 if they know exactly where an offender is when they call.
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