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Fire truck offers different views of Superior's Fourth of July parade

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Fire truck offers different views of Superior's Fourth of July parade

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SUPERIOR — I’ve seen Superior’s Fourth of July parade many times. After almost a quarter of a century living and working in Superior, there are a few things I shoot that I know basically what they are going to look like — the Fourth of July parade is one of them. So this year I tried something a little different. After reaching out to the Superior Fire Department, they agreed to let me follow some of their firefighters on our nation’s Independen…See the Story

For sale: Wisconsin's first and last Carnegie libraries

Superior, Wisconsin · Superior

For sale: Wisconsin's first and last Carnegie libraries

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SUPERIOR — When a for-sale sign appeared outside the former East End Carnegie Library in June, it gave a local historian a chance to revisit her roots. Retired librarian Teddie Meronek toured the former library, now a residence for sale. She also toured Superior’s other Carnegie library building, which is owned by the city. Superior is home to the first Carnegie Library built in Wisconsin, and the last to be built in the state. The tours began w…See the Story

City, SWL&P Reach Lead Pipe Replacement Agreement

Superior, Wisconsin · Superior

City, SWL&P Reach Lead Pipe Replacement Agreement

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – There is good news tonight for homeowners who have lead service lines. After the city of Superior and Superior Water, Light and Power reached a contractual deal, Governor Tony Evers signed the Senate bill into law, allowing the funding to come to Superior. “The federal funding will now flow through the utility, and the city has committed to whatever that federal funding doesn’t cover, that the City will offset the cost so that n…See the Story

Bestselling author to speak at SDCCW convention - Superior Catholic Herald

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Priest returns to flock - Superior Catholic Herald

Fr. Jim Tobolski, pastor of St. Francis, Superior, and vicar general of the Diocese of Superior, returned to his parish the last weekend in June following a lengthy convalescence. He left in February for a trip to Antarctica and contracted a double lung infection; he was treated at a Naval hospital in Argentina before returning to Duluth once his condition was stable. In his absence, Fr. Tom Thompson led the parish through the Holy Week liturgie…Superior, Wisconsin · Superior Read Article

City Council postpones vote on Centerfolds' liquor license

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SUPERIOR — The Superior City Council postponed taking action on the liquor license for Centerfolds' Cabaret at its Tuesday, July 1 regular meeting. The question will be brought up again at the council’s next meeting July 15. Citing a failure to meet a minimum operational hours requirement, the Superior City Council took no action to renew the license for the adult-oriented business at its June 17 meeting. All the city's liquor licenses expired o…Superior, Wisconsin · Superior Read Article

Navy's Woodwinds Quintet Plays at the Bong Center

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SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Continuing the Navy Week Coverage, the Woodwind Quintet played at the Bong Veterans Historical Center yesterday. The five active-duty musicians are here to show the area that there is a variety of opportunities in the Navy. They mainly perform ceremonies and events, playing at boot camp graduations, retirements, promotions, public concerts, and more. “We play a ton of music by American composers, as you can imagine, and not lea…Superior, Wisconsin · Superior Read Article

Yellowjacket Student-Athletes Showcase Academic Prowess - University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletics

UW-Superior student-athletes wrap up the spring 2025 semester with a 3.387 grade point average.Athletics · Superior Read Article

Bygones: What was Wisconsin's speed limit 50 years ago?

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News-Tribune, July 2, 1925 The prices of a shave and a haircut in Superior are now 35 cents and 65 cents, respectively, up from 25 and 50 cents earlier this week. Added sanitary precautions demanded by state boards of health necessitated the boost, according to Jack Grant, president of the Superior Barbers Union. News-Tribune, July 2, 1955 Duluth police are searching for the parents of a baby and toddler who were left for more than 24 hours with…Superior, Wisconsin · Superior Read Article

Locals run in half, full marathons

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Runners from all over Douglas County represented the Wisconsin side of the bridge, joining thousands while participating in both the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday, June 21. ]]>Douglas County, Wisconsin · Douglas County Read Article

Bicyclist hit by truck in Superior

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – A person riding a bicycle was struck and killed by pickup truck in Superior. It happened of Friday, June 27, 2025 at nearly 4:00pm. The Superior Police Department says in a news release that Jamie Lee Perry, 48, of Superior died from injuries following the crash. Officers say the crash happened near the intersection of E. 2nd Street and N. 5th Street. Officers say witness statements and evidence at the scene, lead them to believ…Superior, Wisconsin · Superior See the Story

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