Wisconsin

Congressman Tiffany’s run for governor to leave open seat in Congressional race

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Congressman Tom Tiffany has announced his run for Wisconsin Governor to replace Tony Evers. That means there will now be an open race to replace Tiffany in Congress. His Gubernatorial campaign says the Congressman will not be hedging his bets. Tom Tiffany Tiffany will not be having a Congressional campaign. Tiffany has cruised to victory in the…

Congressman Tom Tiffany launches campaign for Governor of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin’s rural north woods in Congress entered the governor’s race in the battleground state on Tuesday, shaking up the Republican primary. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany becomes the front-runner over the two other announced Republican candidates who have less name recognition and support from…

Minnesota Power Reminds Customers of “Cold Weather Rule”

DULUTH, Minn. — With the seasons changing and cold air on the way, Minnesota Power is reminding customers about the state’s “Cold Weather Rule.” The rule prevents residential customers from getting their natural gas or electric service shut off for non-payment between Oct. 1, and Apr. 30. Minnesota Power encourages customers, who believe the higher winter bills will be too…

Flu shot clinics for Veterans around Northland

DULUTH, Min. – The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is offering multiple walk-in flu shot clinics for Veterans during October 2025. The Northland flu shot clinics will be on Thursdays Oct. 2, 9, and 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at: Albert Lea, 2115 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN Chippewa Valley, 475 Chippewa Mall Drive, Suite 418, Chippewa Falls, WI…

Bong Veterans Center Remembers POW/MIA During Recognition Day

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is currently hosting an event to honor the nation’s prisoners of war and those missing in action. The event, which runs from Sept. 19, to Sept. 21, will feature a “Missing Man Table,” a ceremonial tribute to remember POWs, MIAs, and fallen service members. Members from the American Legion Post…

Trump administration stepping into Line 5 battle

This photo provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in June 2020 shows damage to anchor support EP-17-1 on the east leg of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan, displayed on a television screen. (AP) – The Trump administration is stepping into the legal fight over whether Enbridge can continue…

UW-Superior’s Semi-Annual “Jacket Fest” Helps Students Connect

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s semi-annual “Jacket Fest” student event took place on campus again this Fall. The event is a regular at the college, with potential employers gathering to speak to students about a future outside of school. The school is welcoming in its highest volume of first-year students in the last three years, so events like…

Governor Evers seeking applicants for Washburn County Coroner

Governor Tony Evers (1/17/23) MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Washburn County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank, effective Sept. 30, 2025. The new coroner will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on Jan. 4, 2027. Application materials must be received no…

1 dead in Ashland County car crash

TOWNSHIP OF CHIPPEWA, Wis. — One person is dead after a single-car crash in Ashland County. According to officials, the crash was first reported around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday morning on State Highway 13 near Amsler Road in the Township of Chippewa. Upon arrival, first responders found the sole driver of the car dead. The cause of the crash is still…

UW-Superior Hosts ‘Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race’ Workshop

SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior hosted a workshop today in order to help people of differing political views connect. The workshop, hosted by the school’s Link Center, was an event for students and the local community to help build the skills that it takes to have productive conversations with people of other political beliefs. The event was a partnership with Braver…

Man arrested accused of hitting acquaintance with vehicle leaving him to die

Alexander Logan Keller DULUTH, Min & SUPERIOR, Wis. – A Superior man is accused of fighting with an acquaintance leading to his death. Charging documents say Alexander Logan Keller of Superior was fighting with Mathias Turbes at a residence in Gary New Duluth. The documents say Keller and Turbes arrived at the Gary New Duluth residence to split property between…

Love Creamery Hosts Open House For Billings Park

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Over in Billings Park in Superior, local residents were offered a sweet treat on the house, courtesy of their newest neighbors. Love Creamery, the ice cream shoppe with two locations in Duluth, will be expanding into Superior shortly, and held an open house for Billings Park locals to introduce themselves, and their product, to the community. “I…

Superior Police: Armed Intruder Found By Homeowner

As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect was on the run.

SUPERIOR, Wis. — An armed intruder in Superior caused an hours-long standoff at a home Tuesday evening, according to police. Authorities said a man came home to find another man armed with a gun inside his home.  The homeowner fled the house safely, but the homeowner did not know if the suspect fled the home, too. The scene unfolded in…

UW-Superior Music Begins 2025-2026 Recital Series

SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS has begun its 2025-2026 recital series, starting a new season of music in Superior. The series began with a performance from a few UWS faculty and is always free for students to attend. While all the performances will feature classical music, the variety of performances is a big reason why the music department believes everyone should…

Bridge to Health Survey Collecting Data in the Northland

MINN/WIS. — UW-Superior has partnered with Generations Health Care Initiatives on Bridge to Health survey. The survey assesses health conditions, access to medical care, mental well-being and more. The survey is sent out at random and aims for around 7,500 responses from nine counties in Minnesota and Douglas County in Wisconsin. The data is anonymous and won’t be sold. It…

Ravin Crossbows Opens Pro Shop in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Ravin Crossbows in Superior has officially opened a pro shop that’s open to customers. Since its start in 2014, Ravin Crossbows has served customers through national dealers and an online website. After years of customers asking for a in-person store, the time has finally come. The store is located in Ravin’s production building where the crossbows are…

Bridge to Health Survey Looks at Health of Northland

DULUTH, Minn. — Bridge to Health launched its survey to find out how healthy the Northland is. Households will be chosen at random to receive a survey asking about physical, mental, and cultural health in their area. Over 40 organizations across nine northern Minnesota counties and Douglas county in Wisconsin have joined to conduct the survey. “This year, we’re adding…

A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice won’t run again, creating an open seat

Justice Rebecca Bradley MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Friday that she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that’s controlled 4-3 by liberals. ’s decision not to run for a second full term comes after conservative candidates for the highest court in the battleground state…

Minnesota Nurses Association agrees to terms with Essentia for nurses at downtown Duluth clinics and Superior

DULUTH, Min. – Nurses with the  The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) at Essentia Health’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Street Clinic locations in Duluth, as well as Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic, voted to ratify tentative agreements on their first contracts. The union says the vote was cast by more than 200 nurses on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The agreements…

UWS unveils new branding and announces new sports complex

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The University of Wisconsin – Superior launched its new look. A new logo, looking like an Anchor with an ‘S’ has been unveiled. The design was made to be more representative of Superior. in addition to the logo, they announced the new brand campaign called “Arrive with Grit, Leave with Greatness.” Designed to capture the “determination, transformation…

UWS Earns StormReady Designation Title

  SUPERIOR, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin Superior has earned the title of StormReady designation by the National Weather Service. StormReady is a program that help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather. Living in the snowy Northland, UWS has systems in place to notify students about severe weather warnings and forecasts. Those systems, earning the…

Superior Welcomes Sister City Delegates and Students

SUPERIOR, Wis. — With it being an odd-numbered year, Superior is once again playing host to delegates from their sister city. Ami-Machi (AH-MEE MAH-CHEE), OR “Ami Town” is a Japanese city of about 47 thousand people and has been Superior’s sister city for nearly 30 years, with delegates from one city visiting the other depending on the year. Superior delegates…

Missing man from Gogebic County found dead in Ashland County

ASHLAND, Wis. – The body of a man missing from Gogebic County for about a week was discovered Sunday night in Ashland County. Ashland County Sheriff Brian Zupke reports on Sunday August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:05 P.M., the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office received a request to investigate a vehicle located in the Township of Morse. This vehicle was believed…

$100,000 Powerball winner in Duluth; Huge jackpot on Monday

ROSEVILLE, Min & DULUTH, Min.  – A lucky winning ticket was sold over the August 23, 2025 Powerball drawing. A ticket with the Power Play option was purchased Saturday. They matched four numbers plus the Powerball to win $100,000. The winning ticket was sold at Miller Hill Super One, located at 5401 Burning Tree Road in Duluth. The winning numbers…

Essentia Health & MNA reach tentative agreements for clinic nurses in Duluth and Superior

DULUTH, Min. – Essentia Health has announced they have reached a tentative agreement with Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) nurses at he Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st, 2nd and 3rd street buildings and Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic. The nurses are first contracts covering ambulatory care nurses. The tentative agreements will last through March 31, 2027. Upon making the announcement Essentia…

2025 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival starts the party, and raises money for 23rd Veteran

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The 2025 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (LSDBF) is here! Kicking off with an opening ceremony and 5k tonight, this family friendly event is an iconic tradition in the twin ports. This year’s charitable partner, 23rd Veteran, helps veterans adjust to civilian life after serving. The Boat Races begin at 8am Saturday August 22nd. Teams of 22…

Superior Police Release ‘Critical Identifying Characteristic’ Of Missing Woman

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Department released new information Thursday about Corrine Johansen, 41, of Superior who has been missing since early August.  Officials said Johansen suffers from a condition that prevents her head from sitting in a forward-facing direction. Below is the full press release: “The Superior Police Department is providing an important update regarding the description of…

Minnesota ramps to and from Bong Bridge to have closures

DULUTH, Min. –  The rehabilitation project on the Bong Bridge will lead to some closures on the Minnesota side of the structure. The closures will start Friday, August 22, 2025. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-23: The ramp from southbound I-35 to eastbound US 2 will be closed early Friday morning and reopen to traffic by 11:59 p.m. Saturday. Monday and Tuesday,…

AMSOIL reflects on life of former employee allegedly murdered by son

DULUTH, Min. & SUPERIOR, Wis. – People across the Twin Ports are reflecting on the life of MaeDean Davin. She was a long time employee for AMSOIL. Nathan Davin, 46, of Duluth is accused of shooting and killing his mother, MaeDean Davin, 74, of Duluth. AMSOIL released a statement reflecting on MaeDean, “MaeDean was a wonderful person. She managed the…

Wanted man likely in greater Superior-area

Robert Ganz-Brown SUPERRIOR, Wis. – On Tuesday afternoon the Bayfield County Sherriff’s Office put out the call for a wanted man Robert Ganz-Brown. Ganz-Brown got away from Bayfield County authorities during an attempted traffic stop around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He fled from Bayfield County Sherriff’s  Deputies in a stolen mini van. Douglas County Sheriff Matt Izzard…

Packers Football on FOX21: Packers host Seahawks

SUPERIOR, Wis. – You can watch the last Green Bay Packers Preseason game on FOX21. The Packers host the Seattle Seahawks. The Pregame shows starts at 2:30pm and kickoff is at 3pm. You’ll see Packer players fight for the last roster spots before cutdown day. Former Packer Marquez Valdes-Scantling is reportedly on the roster bubble for the Seahawks.  He may…

Wanted In NW Wisconsin: Robert Ganz-Brown

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. –  The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, along with the assistance of surrounding agencies, are searching for a runaway suspect with multiple arrest warrants in Wisconsin. Robert Ganz-Brown got away from Bayfield authorities during an attempted traffic stop around 4 a.m. Tuesday. Spike strips were deployed, which disabled the van Ganz-Brown was driving, but he fled the scene,…

Superior Police Dept. Releases Timeline Of Response To Missing Woman Case

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Department released a timeline Monday of its response to a missing person case involving Corrine Johansen, 40, of Superior.  The full release is below: The Superior Police Department is releasing an extended update to provide the community with a clear timeline of events related to the disappearance of Corrine Johansen and the steps taken…

Kari Toyota Breaks Ground On New Dealership Headquarters In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. – One of the Twin Ports’ longest-running family owned dealerships has officially broken ground on a new facility in Superior. The Kari Toyota family and city and county leaders recently celebrated a groundbreaking in the 3200-block of Belknap Street in Billings Park next to The Shack restaurant. The new dealership will be larger than the current one on…

Authorities Launch Sunday Search Effort For Missing Superior Woman

SUPERIOR, Wis. – It has been nearly two weeks since a woman in Superior went missing.  And on Sunday, another search effort was launched with the help of Superior police and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Sunday Multiple emergency vehicles and a command unit were stationed in the parking lot of the Superior High School Sunday. Previous Story:  Daughter Of…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins Again in Wisconsin

  SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers to make responsible choices as their annual campaign for sober driving kicks off again in late August 2025. Intoxication isn’t just alcohol, THC can still impair your ability to drive. Plan a sober ride. Either through public transit, taxi, rideshare, or a sober friend….

Camper Crashes on Tower Avenue

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — Traffic was delayed in Superior after a towable camper flipped August 12th. The accident happened on Tower Ave in Superior, near the Richard I. Bong Airport, as a sedan made contact with the camper, causing it to roll. On investigation, it was determined that the driver of the sedan was in possession of a “suspected controlled substance”,…

Fire Severely Damages Superior Home

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — An early morning fire caused significant damage to a home in the 900 block of Cedar Avenue on August 12th. Fire crews responded around 2 a.m. to find the front porch heavily engulfed. Firefighters contained the flames to the front of the house. The resident got out without injury but the home had significant damage. The Red…

WisDOT Warning Residents About Text and Email Scams

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning residents of text and email scams. These scams are aiming to get money and personal information from their targets. Some of the ways to identify the scams include: out of state area codes, Identifying as Department of Motor Vehicles, instead of Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s official Division of Motor Vehicles…

Intense Flooding Cancels Last Day of Wisconsin State Fair

Flooding through the streets of Milwaukee, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (CBS58 (WDJT) via AP) MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin…

2 People Rescued From Windy Chequamegon Bay

Ashland Fire Dept. ASHLAND, Wis. — Firefighters in Ashland rescued people out on a windy Chequamegon Bay Thursday. Fire officials said wind and a deflating raft got the 13-year-old girl and her grandmother stuck about 400 yards from shore. The winds were so bad that the nearby Solstice Outdoors was not renting kayaks for the day. Firefighters used a resident’s…

Police Investigator suing City of Superior has also filed union grievance

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Investigator suing the Superior Police Department in Federal Court, Mikayla LeRette, has also filed a union grievance. It was filed by Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) Local #27 Grievance and Discipline Committee. The filing was submitted on June 30, 2025. That was about five months after her federal lawsuit was filed. The grievance was submitted to Chief…