Honoring Old Glory
For the second year in a row, veterans, descendants of patriots and students team up to give Old Glory a proper farewell....
City seeks input on landfill proposal
City officials are encouraging the public to get out and talk about it.
Old Globe foreclosed
An urban logging company featured on the History Channel’s “Ax Men” series has three months to find a buyer before its forest, the Old Globe grain ele...
Bennett board weighs liquor license after drug charges
A bar temporarily closed after law enforcement officers found a stolen gun and marijuana on premise could close for good.
LCO fights mine with harvest camp
The Lac Courte Oreilles tribe is trying a unique way to help the Bad River tribe stop the proposed iron ore mine in the Penokees. They’re gathering wild onions and mushrooms. The new LCO Harvest Camp is set in the backwoods of Iron County, right in the middle of the proposed mine.
RELATED CONTENTSuperior runner completes marathons in 50 states after giving up cigarettes
Sixty-four-year-old Tim Sandor, who grew up in Ashland and has lived in Superior since 1975, found running enjoyable and has kept with it for more than 30 years.
RELATED CONTENTDr., brother killed in Madeline Island plane crash
Sheriff Mick Brennan identifies the victims as the pilot, 63-year-old Dr. Richard Renwick, and his brother, 58-year-old Bruce Renwick from Waunakee.
Northland man died while running — and running saved his life
RICK LUBBERS COLUMN: Scott Pearson died while running, and running saved his life. The latter part of that paradox will bring the 62-year-old Poplar resident back to the race where his life nearly ended a year ago.
RELATED CONTENTLooking back: Chronology, photos and video of the June 2012 Northland flooding
An hour-by-hour chronology of the devastating flooding that hit Duluth, Superior and the Northland in June 2012.
RELATED CONTENT- Duluth flooding
- Photo gallery: Duluth-area flood, June 2012
- Photo gallery: June 20 flood
- Photo gallery: June 2012 flood damage in Duluth
- Photo gallery: Reader-submitted flood photos
- Photo gallery: Aerial photos of Duluth flooding - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Photo gallery: Northland flood aftermath - June 21, 2012
- Photo gallery: Moose Lake flooding, June 2012
- Photo gallery: Aerial photos of Northland flooding - Thursday, June 21, 2012
- Photo gallery: Northland flooding - Friday, June 22
- Photo Gallery: Thomson flooding aftermath
- Photo gallery: Carlton County flooding, June 21, 2012
Residents file suit for post-flooding storm damage
The city of Superior is denying flood damage claims filed in Douglas County Circuit Court by residents of the city’s 15th Avenue East and East 10th Street area.
A toast, an apology: Leinie’s fans now include Minnesota politician who once insulted the beer
“That’s like promising a case of Summit to the party and showing up with that bathwater called Leinenkugel’s,” Zellers said. “It’s not a fair deal at all. Good Minnesota beer for Wisconsin bathwater, no sir.”
RELATED CONTENTProposed tax deduction for private school parents comes under fire
In addition to speaking out against voucher expansion, public school advocates questioned a tax deduction in the state budget proposal today.
Spider-Man mask doesn’t disguise robbery suspect
A Superior man accused of trying to rob a woman at knifepoint while wearing a Spiderman mask was bound over for arraignment Wednesday in Douglas County Circuit Court.
Two face charges for battering officers
A Superior woman and California man accused of battering Superior police officers in separate incidents have made appearances in Douglas County Circuit Court.
Updated: Utility regulators can consult off the record under new Assembly bill
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story reported that under the new bill, all staff would be able to communicate off-the-record with stakeholders. In fact, most PSC staff have been able to in the past.
More lend a hand to ‘Stuff the Bus’
The local “Stuff the Bus” project is expanding. Donation boxes have multiplied, and some will even take to the streets during the city’s Fourth of July parade.
Teacher institute offered at Apostle Islands
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will be participating in the 2013 Parks Climate Challenge program, using national parks as classrooms to educate students about climate change, thanks to funding provided by the National Park Foundation.
MIC plans South End traffic fix
A plan to improve traffic concerns in Superior’s South End is under consideration by the Metropolitan Interstate Council on Wednesday night.
NorthernBridges CEO plans retirement
NorthernBridges chief executive officer is planning to step down and into retirement Nov. 29.
Red Cross offers scholarships for nursing assistant training
The American Red Cross is offering $800 scholarships for its Nursing Assistant Training course in Central Minnesota and Northland Minnesota areas.
Photo of the Day
A bird flies though the brush along the shore on Barkers Island after grabbing a small fish out of the water on Wednesday morning in Superior. (Jed Carlson/jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
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A tiny duckling got into some big trouble Monday when it got separated from its family after falling into a storm drain while waddling across Hammond Avenue in Superior. Tyree Johnson told the Supe...
6/15/13 at 12:00 AM
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EDITOR'S INBOXFather’s Day Advice: Be Smart About Adventure Packages
Is Dad an adventure seeker? Is he up for the thrill of skydiving, whitewater rafting or other exciting adventures? With Father's Day onSunday, June 16, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and Nort...
6/12/13 at 11:37 AM
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THE NEW FORTYI am "scents-ual"...
I have this coconut body butter lotion made by Philosophy that I use frequently to keep my arms and legs moisturized. I purchased it because I love the smell of coconut and I thought that the enjoymen...
6/17/13 at 11:52 PM
THE DIRTVolunteer
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6/17/13 at 7:39 AM
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH ANDY LINDUSTechnological Advances that Allow Seniors to Live at Home Longer
A recent AARP survey shows that over 90% of seniors wish to live in their home as they age, rather than living in assisted care facilities or nursing homes. This statistic is anything but earth shatte...
6/17/13 at 7:15 AM
BASIC BUSINESSCherish Your Network
What is your most valuable asset? Is it your faith, love, family, friends, or customers? A case can be made that it is all of the above and it is called your network. A dictionary definition of networ...
6/15/13 at 3:27 PM
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