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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...
Governor surveys fire damage, state directs agencies to help
State, local and federal officials to meet with victims of Germann Road fire Saturday.
Volunteers needed to raise the Big Top
The snow has finally melted and the tent at Big Top Chautauqua goes up this Saturday. Big Top Chautauqua friends and volunteers gather to help pitch t...
City gears up for busy construction season
Superior’s Public Works Department has its work cut out for it this construction season....
Recognizing an illegal grow to stay safe
Over the last three years, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, in cooperation with interagency enforcement agencies, has eradicated numerous mari...
Wisconsin Point Lighthouse up for grabs
After 100 years of service, the Superior entry lighthouse has been declared excess to the needs of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Fire department burglary hurts Dairyland
In the middle of a snowstorm last month, someone broke into a Dairyland Volunteer Fire Department building and stole items worth thousands of dollars. The theft didn’t just affect the fire department.
UW-Superior's Martin named to All-American team
Martin, a senior from Superior, is just the third Yellowjacket to receive all-American honors in softball. She joins Sarah Tarasewicz (2003 first team) and Erin Kegley (2004 third team) as all-American selections.
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Now you can weigh in on a study of the U.S. Highway 53 corridor from Solon Springs to the city of Superior.
Northwestern softball team wins playoff opener
The Tigers will now play Tuesday at Rice Lake. The Warriors advanced with a 19-0 win over Ashland.
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I once believed in magic carpets. However, as I matured, I quit believing until I saw a carpet actually transform people before my very eyes.
Superior native addresses UMD graduates
Saturday, the University of Minnesota Duluth class of 2013 dons caps and gowns to participate in the long-awaited ceremony that years of studying have led to: Graduation.
Palmer legacy on display at Harrington ARTS Center
The Harrington ARTS Center in Superior recently was given a showcase of a well-known accordion conductor.
Community talent needed for true Superior mosaic
“Our Superior” Community Mural will be painted by you. Bring your children, neighbors, grandparents and friends to 1322 Banks Ave., — The Yankee Storage facility — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily between May 21 and June 2 to help create a masterpiece
Northland businesses honored during conference
A Superior-based business was honored as the Business of the Year during the 2013 annual Northwest Wisconsin Business Conference.
Photo of the Day
The Solon Springs baseball team gets ready to break its huddle under the watchful eyes of head coach Nate Ahlberg during the Eagles game with Ironwood on Monday afternoon. (Jed Carlson/jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
Featured Staff Blogs
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
EH? PLUSAll-you-can-eat buffet
The Eagles Auxiliary will be hosting an all-you-can-eat soup, sandwich & salad buffet lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1710 N. 12th St. in Superior. The event is open to the public. Here'...
5/16/13 at 4:15 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
THE AREAVOICES COMMUNITYIf you write an Areavoices blog you'll want to see this
So you've been writing your blog for awhile...everything is fine. But there's something missing. The magic is gone. Cue the melodramatic music. Okay, I won't go that far. But the fact is, so...
5/14/13 at 4:55 PM
Featured Area Voices
THE NEW FORTYSpeaking the truth...
Kevin Cramer, North Dakota's new addition to the U.S. House is committed to speaking the truth and says society needs more people to stand up and speak the truth. The most recent "truth" that Cramer s...
5/17/13 at 11:34 PM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT Silence is the Word on Financial Fears
Americans are uncomfortable with their financial situation and don't want to talk about it. According to AVIVA USA and the Mayo Clinic wellness survey. Aviva and Mayo Clinic surveyed2,000 U.S. adults...
5/17/13 at 10:10 AM
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH ANDY LINDUS3 components to a perfect looking deck! Inspect, Clean & Stain!
With year round exposure to sun, rain and lets not forget that four letter word that plagued us for the last seven months.snow, in our neck of the woods it takes a toll on your wood deck. Anyone who...
5/17/13 at 9:48 AM
THE DIRTThwarted plans
I had such big plans. Well, ok, not big. But firmly cemented in my mind. I have such a huge list of garden chores to be completed in the next two weeks, that I figured I'd better not wait to start un...
5/16/13 at 3:46 PM
BASIC BUSINESSRequirements for Happy Employees
Dr. W. Edwards Deming was fond of saying people deserve to have joy in their work and managers have no right to take that away from them. Most people will agree that happy employees perform better and...
5/15/13 at 6:09 AM
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