Lifesaving maneuver
A Superior woman’s quick decision to start CPR in the parking lot of the Superior Wal-Mart kept a Vietnam veteran’s heart pumping for a few crucial mi...
New standard undercuts Superior's proficiency
The Superior school district is back to square one with the latest results of the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination....
Scorched
The largest forest fire to hit Wisconsin in three decades has been contained. The fire began in Gordon on Tuesday afternoon and traveled more than eig...
Updated: Miner's Inc. breaks ground on new store
Miner’s Inc. is breaking ground today on a project that has been years in the making. Due to the weather, the groundbreaking has been moved to the Superior One store at 22nd Avenue East and East Fifth Street.
Duluth postal worker sentenced for mail theft
Last week in federal court, a former U.S. postal carrier was sentenced for stealing from the mail he delivered.
Council considers rent reduction
The Superior City Council is considering a rent reduction to maintain the viability of the Nemadji Golf Course.
Alleged victim faces charges for plotting home invasion
A South Range man facing charges for robbing convenience stores in Superior has been accused of setting up an armed home invasion robbery in July.
Douglas County contemplates rural address change
The number can be confusing for those unfamiliar with the area.
UW-Superior grads urged to 'venture into the wild'
Nearly 350 students received associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Superior on Saturday.
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EH? PLUSAll-access bus pass
The Duluth Transit Authority is offering teenage riders a pass that allows for unlimited travel anywhere on DTA buses and the Port Town Trolley and discounted perks for June through August. The pass ...
5/21/13 at 12:00 AM
JIMMY JABBERDuluth man makes his mark in music world with New Vintage Amplifiers
His work has been seen and heard at music festivals, clubs and arenas around the world, but you wont find posters of him lining teenagers bedroom walls. Nic Patullo started New Vintage Amplifiers i...
5/20/13 at 12:00 AM
THE WANNABE BIRDERDo the Minnesota Vikings hate birds?
Probably not. But Minnesota Public Radio reports that some bird watchers are concerned about all that glass in the plans for their new football station. Birds, as anyone who has windows knows, don't a...
5/17/13 at 5:16 PM
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKStill time to register for Hawk Ridge Birdathon
It isn't too late to register to participate in the 27th annual Hawk Ridge Birdathon, which will be held this Saturday, May 18. The object is to count as many bird species as you can within the 24-hou...
5/15/13 at 1:06 PM
EDITOR'S INBOXBBB Works Year-Round to Protect Seniors
May is Older Americans Month and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is reminding seniors and their loved ones as well as caregivers of the importance of being vigilant in...
5/15/13 at 8:42 AM
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IN THE BLACKCVS Weekly Deals
I have mentioned in several posts about saving on items at drugstores such as grocery items and others. Here is this week's circular. Following are some of the weekly deals. You can scan your Extra...
5/20/13 at 7:28 PM
THE NEW FORTYNeed help raising a mighty girl?
My thanks go out to my fellow fierce girl Donna Wood for introducing me to a fabulous site called A Mighty Girl. A Mighty Girl bills itself as the world's largest collection of books and movies for pa...
5/20/13 at 12:22 PM
BASIC BUSINESSFocus Efforts Where You Can Win
In mature markets, there is usually room for two organizations to prosper, one to eke by, and the others eventually fall by the wayside. That niche market is necessary to identify and then work toward...
5/20/13 at 9:08 AM
THE DIRTGetting stuff done
What a productive weekend we had! It was amazing. I need to get back to work so I can get some rest. ;) Friday my mom and I took our annual pilgrimage out to Sheldon to the Sheyenne Country Greenhous...
5/20/13 at 7:57 AM
PRAIRIE FAREBe Inspired on a North Dakota Road Trip
"Wow, Mom, this is an animal vacation!" my older daughter exclaimed. She was about 9 at the time. "It's more like 'Animal House' in this vehicle!" I replied, glancing over my shoulder at my three e...
5/19/13 at 2:55 PM
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