SUPERIOR — The Superior High School class of 2023 yearbook photo has been taken. Photographer Jed Carlson took pictures of the yearbook photographers taking pictures, which reminds me of a Jack Johnson song.
And the latest episode of Archive Dive dropped this week. It's all about the Grand Opera House. Spoiler: Local historian Teddie Meronek says the building lived up to its name.
Here are a few more headlines for you to consider this week:
Consolidation consideration
Superior School District leaders are forming a committee to investigate the feasibility of consolidating the district's six elementary schools to five. A 2022 study found that Superior's elementary schools are underutilized, with 700 open seats.
Antiques await
Curiosities abound at Superior Pickers, a store specializing in vintage and antique items located at 1213 Tower Ave. Owner Jake Regner also builds motorized bicycles 50, 80 or 100 cc motors.
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In other business news, the Entrepreneurship Center has welcomed Superior Effect Marketing. Founder and CEO Summer Nitsch said it made "150% sense" to open an office in the building, as she leads the marking portion of the Entrepreneur Training Program.
New sport discussed
At its Monday, Feb. 6 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Superior School Board discussed adding lacrosse as a high school sport for boys and girls. The board will discuss the proposal at its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 13.
More stories to check out:
- Here's what you need to know about the
eight candidates running in the Maple School Board
primary.
- City leaders got a better idea of how much it would cost to
build a broadband network
on Tuesday, Feb. 7, and what funding sources would be available. The estimated cost of $52.6 million is up from the initial projected cost of $31 million.
- Robert Thomas West, 42, of South Range, was convicted Wednesday, Feb. 8, of aiding in the dismemberment of a St. Paul man who was killed and disposing of his remains in Lake Superior.
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