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Douglas County Confirms Three More Cases of COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Site Staff,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis – Public health officials in Douglas County have confirmed three more cases of COVID-19, all associated with the first person confirmed to have the virus last week. Douglas County Public Health says the individuals are all self-isolating and are doing well. In a press release on Monday, the Public Health Office says the individuals are both men…

Evers Orders Non-Essential Wisconsin Businesses Closed

March 23, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andy Manis, File) MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed four people in the state and infected at least nearly 400. Evers tweeted Monday that he would be signing the order on Tuesday….

Bayfield Co. Health Dept.: Seasonal Homeowners Stay Away

March 22, 2020

Site Staff,

(Press Release) — Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §252.03(1), the Bayfield County Public Health Official hereby declares that a Public Health Emergency exists in Bayfield County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the national spread of the COVID-19 virus, Bayfield County Government must issue the following inter-county Travel Advisory. 1. Due to high community transmission in certain areas of the State…

Pizza Man Renovates While Only Allowed Open for Takeout, Delivery

Restaurant owner trying to keep as many employees as he can while closed by the Governor with other bars and restaurants.

March 22, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A popular Pizza place in Superior is making the most of having to close their business to dine-in customers. Pizza Man on Tower Avenue is using their time closed to remodel their dining area, allowing for more seating. The owner said some of his employees are helping out with the renovations, and he’s trying his best to keep…

Superior Family Restaurant Receives Donations to Continue Giving Free Meals

Enbridge and an anonymous donor both gave to their cause.

March 22, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Superior Family Restaurant, who started offering free meals to those in need last week, just received some help form other community organizations. Enbridge has paid for 300 meals to be given out. The Restaurant also received a $100 donation from an anonymous donor. In a Facebook post the Restaurant said the donations will help ensure they are able…

John Shuster Family Self-Quarantined as Wife Awaits Coronavirus Test Results

March 22, 2020

Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Curling Olympic gold medalist and Chisholm native John Shuster, 37, is self-quarantined with his family in Superior while his wife, Sara, awaits test results to see if she is positive for the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus. This comes after she competed in the USA Curling Club Nationals in the Washington, D.C. area in early March before government…

Superior Liquor, Grocery Stores Busy as Other Businesses Remain Closed

Belknap Liquor and Lounge and Super One seeing a steady influx of customers.

March 22, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wisconsin has just gone through their first weekend with bars, restaurants and other public gathering places closed indefinitely by Governor Tony Evers. This pushes more customers to businesses considered essential, such as grocery and liquor stores. “We can’t complain here, yeah,” said Belknap Liquor and Lounge owner Alan Jaques. “There’s a lot of other people that have it…

First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Douglas County

March 20, 2020

Site Staff,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. – Douglas County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Douglas County Public Health office announced on Friday that the individual is isolated at home and is doing well. Officials say they are identifying and contacting anyone that has been in close contact with the individual. “It is important that Douglas County residents do not panic…

Gov. Tony Evers Orders Closure of Salons, Spas, Tattoo Parlors

March 20, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) MADISON, Wis. – In a continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the closure of more businesses. On Friday, Evers ordered all nail and hair salons, barbers, spas, tanning and tattoo parlors to be closed as of 5:00 p.m. Friday. Evers and state health officials said all of the…

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Investigating Possible Third COVID-19 Related Death

March 20, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner says it was investigating the death of a 66-year-old man who died from complications of a COVID-19 infection. The medical examiner said the Milwaukee man had been hospitalized for several days prior to his death. MCMEO investigating the death of a 66 year old male from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Decedent…

First Two Deaths Reported in Wisconsin From COVID-19

March 20, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. – Two Wisconsin residents have died from the coronavirus pandemic, the first to be reported in the state. Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that a man in his 50s from Fond du Lac County and a man in his 90s from Ozaukee County had died. No other details about their circumstances were reported. “Our hearts go out to…

Kohl’s Temporarily Closes all 1,100 Stores

The Stores Will Be Closed Until at Least April 1

March 20, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin-based retailer Kohl’s Corp. is closing all of its more than 1,100 stores nationwide in response to declining sales tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Kohl’s said the stores will be closed at least until April 1. The company planned to “support store associates with two calendar weeks of pay,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer in a…

Former Red Cliff Vice-Chairman Charged With Intentional Homicide

March 19, 2020

Site Staff,

BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities in Bayfield County have arrested a 56-year-old Bayfield man in connection to a murder that happened in the summer of 2003. Former vice-chairman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Michael John LaGrew was charged on Thursday with first-degree intentional homicide for the murder of 50-year-old Jody Ricard. According to the criminal complaint,…

Bayfield County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Site Staff,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – A Bayfield County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The Bayfield County School District has confirmed the resident is a high school student in the district and that the building has been thoroughly cleaned during the past week. As a precaution, the school building will be closed today and Friday, March 20. Families with high school students…

Superior Family Restaurant Offers Free Meals to Anyone in Need

Restaurant still offers normal takeout 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 18, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Only one day after Wisconsin Bars and Restaurants were abruptly ordered to close, one restaurant in Superior is offering all they can to those in need. Superior Family Restaurant off Tower Avenue is offering free meals to anyone facing hardship who are figuring out where their next meal is coming from. The offer is not limited to children…

Wisconsin Child Care Workers Saddened by Call for Limit on Staff, Children

Governor Evers's order puts a huge burden on employees and parents.

March 18, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- One of Superior’s busier child care centers reacts to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’s decision to scale back staff and amount of children in child care settings. The order dictates that organizations are not allowed to operate with more than 10 staff and 50 kids present. Meanwhile in Minnesota on Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz offered support to child care…

UWS Students Will Continue Online Courses Through end of Semester

March 18, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior students will continue alternative delivery of their courses through the end of the spring semester. The announcement to continue online courses through the end of the semester, including finals, was made Wednesday afternoon in a campus update from Chancellor Renee Wachter. In addition to the extension of online courses, the University is asking students who…

Wisconsin Governor Orders Child Care Settings to Scale Down

March 18, 2020

Site Staff,

(AP Photo) MADISON, Wis. – On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers announced that child care centers may not operate with more than 50 children present at a time. Additionally, centers may not have more than 10 staff present at a time. The restriction will go into effect Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in place for the duration…

Emergency Steps Eyed to Help Wisconsin Deal With Outbreak

March 18, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers was expected to issue an executive order Wednesday to speed up unemployment benefits for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as he meets with legislative leaders to discuss a more far-reaching emergency plan to help all of those struggling due to the outbreak. The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools, colleges, universities, bars, restaurants…

Gov. Evers Shocks Bar, Restaurant Owners with Sudden Statewide Closure

Owners given just three hours notice, after being told they could close Wednesday.

March 17, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Wisconsin business owners had just three hours to get ready for a 5 p.m. hard shutdown of bars and restaurants ordered from the very top in Madison. “We all thought it was kind of a short notice, we all probably should’ve got a 24 hours notice,” said Superior Flame Nightclub owner Alvin Berg. “We’re gonna comply and we…

Evers Orders Bars, Restaurants to Close, Limits Gatherings

March 17, 2020

The Associated Press,

(AP Photo/Andy Manis, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, and closed all bars and restaurants, except for delivery and pickup orders. He announced the new limits in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Evers also…

Health Officials Confirm 60 Cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, 47 in Wisconsin

March 17, 2020

Site Staff,

(FOX 9) – Minnesota now has 60 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the state, according to state health officials. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health announced that the state now has 60 cases of COVID-19, with 2,336 people tested. The counties with cases include Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, and Wright counties….

KYN: 6th Street Market Set To Close

March 16, 2020

Reece Lindquist,

ASHLAND, Wis. – “It’s just a nice, warm family run business.” Come April 1, their corner store will be closing. Once customers found out, they came running. “That first I’d say 14 days was like a panic city for everyone to come in and make sure that they were going to get some of our product. So it kind of…

Governor Evers Orders Ban on Gatherings of More Than 50 People, Confirmed Cases Hits 47

March 16, 2020

The Associated Press,

(courtesy: WI DHS) MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering an indefinite ban on all gatherings of more than 50 people to slow the spread of COVID-19. State health officials said Monday for the first time there was likely community spread of the virus among people who had not traveled to high-risk areas. The number of cases…

Superior Mayor Paine Declares a State of Emergency

March 16, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced on Monday that he has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Superior due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Facebook post on Monday Paine announced: “As a result, the City will close most operations to the public at the close of business on Tuesday, March 17th. This will include…

5 New COVID-19 Cases in Fond du Lac County Raise Wisconsin Total to 33

March 15, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Wisconsin has reached 33, after five new cases were reported in Fond du Lac County. Wisconsin health officials on Sunday reported a total of six new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Fond du Lac County now has the most confirmed cases of any county…

Wisconsin Reports 27 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

March 14, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin has jumped to 27. Wisconsin health officials on Saturday reported eight new cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that includes four new cases in Milwaukee County. Winnebago County also reported its first case. Two more cases were reported in Waukesha County…

Gov. Evers Declares Statewide Closure of All K-12 Wisconsin Schools

March 13, 2020

Site Staff,

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has declared the statewide closure of all K-12 schools, public and private to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The closure will go into effect Wednesday, March 18 in order to give schools ample time to make plans for children, families, and staff. “Closing our schools is not a decision I made lightly, but…

State: Prep for School Closures as Coronavirus Cases Rise

March 13, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin health officials are warning parents to prepare contingency plans for school closures as the number of coronavirus infections in the state continues to rise. The state Department of Health Services says the number of confirmed cases as of Friday afternoon stood at 19, up from eight on Thursday. DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk…

Evers Declares Health Emergency; Prep Tourneys Restricted

March 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers has declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus. Evers’ move Thursday helps free up resources to respond to the virus that has been confirmed in five people so far and is expected to spread. Meanwhile, the state’s high school athletics association moved to drastically restrict attendance at remaining winter sports tournaments. That…

Trump Campaign Cancels Wisconsin Event Next Week

March 12, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) – President Donald Trump’s campaign has canceled an event in Wisconsin next week because of the coronavirus. The “Catholics for Trump” event was scheduled on March 19 in Milwaukee. Reelection campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh tweeted the cancellation was made “out of an abundance of caution because of the coronavirus outbreak.” Murtaugh said the event will be rescheduled. After…

Stuffed Animals Are Spending the Night at Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center

The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is Located at 305 East 2nd Street in Superior

March 12, 2020

Brett Scott,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Stuffies are invading the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior Friday, March 13. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is hosting their 3rd Annual Stuffie Boot Camp. The camp, lead by Sgt. Presley, is designed to be a fun and educational event for children Pre-K through third grade or for anyone who has a…

UWS Extends Spring Break, Moves Classes Online for Coronavirus; WITC Weighing Options

UWS moves to online classes until April.

March 11, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- College campuses in Superior are making adjustments and preparations for the Coronavirus. University of Wisconsin Superior is extending its Spring Break and moving all classes online until April, and WITC is considering alternate delivery modes for classes. “I like staying busy. So part of me, I don’t mind it,” UWS Student Body President Zack Abt said. “It’ll be…

UMD, UWS Extend Spring Break; Classes Moving Online When Students Return

March 11, 2020

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Wisconsin-Superior have announced they are extending spring break and moving classes online when students return because of the growing concerns involving the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. Below are the two official releases from each university. UMD: Dear students, faculty, and staff, As the challenges presented by COVID-19…

University of Superior Extending Spring Break, Suspending Face-To-Face Classes due to Coronavirus

March 11, 2020

Site Staff,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Superior Chancellor Renee Wachter announced on Wednesday that the UWS campus will begin taking precautions to help slow the potential spread of coronavirus in the region effective next week: We are acting out of an abundance of caution and taking proactive steps to better prepare in case our area becomes impacted. In addition, we are…

University of Wisconsin Madison Suspending Face-To-Face Instruction

March 11, 2020

Site Staff,

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced on Wednesday that they will be suspending spring semester face-to-face instruction due to coronavirus concerns. According to a message from the Chancellor posted to the University’s website on Wednesday, the suspension will be effective Monday, March 23 and will continue at least through Friday, April 10. Additionally, students are being asked to…

City Of Superior Follows Lead Of Douglas County’s Public Health Department During Coronavirus Concerns

March 10, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Over in Wisconsin, a third person has also been found with coronavirus. We spoke with Superior city leadership about how they hope to battle the virus. The city officials tell us they are following the lead of Douglas County’s Public Health Department when it comes to educating the community. Superior Mayor Jim Paine says they are also…

Third Wisconsin Person Tests Positive for New Coronavirus

March 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A third person in Wisconsin, and the second in Dane County, has tested positive for the coronavirus. State health officials announced the latest positive case on Tuesday. The news came on the same day that the Osceola School District in western Wisconsin canceled classes so that its facilities could be thoroughly cleaned because someone sickened by…

Osceola Schools Closed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

March 10, 2020

The Associated Press,

OSCEOLA, Wis. (AP) – Classes have been canceled at a school district in western Wisconsin Tuesday because someone sickened by the coronavirus attended an event there over the weekend. The Osceola School District is just north of Pierce County where a second Wisconsin case of the coronavirus was confirmed late Monday. The vast majority of people recover from the new…

SilverSneakers: Active Older Adults Slide into Exercise at the Superior YMCA

ACTIVE ADVENTURES: Superior Family YMCA Hosts 65+ Workout Classes

March 6, 2020

Brittney Merlot,

SUPERIOR, Wisc. — In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21’s Brittney Merlot heads to a YMCA class with the SilverSneakers! This a group of 65+ year olds working out together to keep their bodies healthy. They focus on stretching, warm ups, exercises, a yoga cool down and more! Increasing flexibility and helping with balance to prevent falls, the class builds…

Former Gordon Fire Chief, Constable Remembered for Serving Others

George Booth passed away at 72 from complications caused by cancer

March 4, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

GORDON, Wis. – A well known public servant in Gordon, Wisconsin passed away one day after his 72nd birthday from complications caused by cancer. George Booth served on the Gordon Fire Department for twenty years, including as a captain and chief. After that, he was the town’s police constable and worked at the Gordon Transfer Station. According to those who…

White Winter Winery Hosting Fundraiser for NorthLakes Community Clinic

The Speakeasy Themed Fundraiser is Happening Saturday, March 7, 2020

March 4, 2020

Brett Scott,

IRON RIVER, Wis. – NorthLakes Community Clinic and White Winter Winery are collaborating to offer an evening of entertainment and fundraising for NorthLakes. On Saturday, March 7, the White Winter Winery will be transformed into a 1920’s era speakeasy complete with jazz music provided by the Reunion Road Band from Chicago, featuring local favorite Joe Lindzius on drums. Guests are encouraged…

Sutherland CBD Makes CBD Products Mostly In-House

Family-owned business uses certified kitchen to make product from crude oil from cannabis.

March 3, 2020

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- A Twin Ports CBD Store is growing its business model by making their own product mostly in-house. Sutherland CBD is a family-run business that includes Superior City Councilor Craig Sutherland. The business is now getting its crude oil from cannabis directly form a farmer in Bloomer, Wisconsin. It’s then dissolved in organic Coconut Oil in a certified kitchen…

Enbridge Pays City of Mellen $1.5 Million for Land to be Used in Line 5 Reroute

If Line 5 reroute construction happens, Enbridge will pay city additional $3.25 million

March 3, 2020

Andrew Kirov,

MELLEN, Wis. – Enbridge is rerouting part if its Line 5 pipeline around the Bad River Reservation. Line 5 is now designed to pass through Mellen, Wisconsin. On March 3rd, a deal was finalized between the city of Mellen and Enbridge allowing the pipeline to be built underneath a piece of land just north of the city. Enbridge presented a…

4-Year-Old Struck by Car While Boarding School Bus in Sawyer County

March 3, 2020

Site Staff,

SAWYER COUNTY, Wis. – The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office says a 4-year-old student was struck by a GMC Terrain Tuesday morning while boarding a school bus in the Village of Radisson. Authorities say the 63-year-old driver approached a stopped school bus as it was loading students at the intersection of Martin Street and STH 70/27 and passed the bus on…

Evers Calls Meeting of State Leaders to Discuss Coronavirus

March 3, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Tony Evers is convening a meeting of the state’s political leaders to hear from health officials about what is being done to deal with the new coronavirus. Evers’ spokeswoman Melissa Baldauff said Tuesday that the governor called the meeting in the Capitol on Wednesday to discuss COVID-19. There has been one confirmed case in Wisconsin…

Fourplex In Superior Is Selling For One Dollar, But It’s Not That Simple

The buyer will have until June 30th to move the structure.

February 28, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A fourplex housing unit in Superior is now up for sale for one dollar, but city officials tell us there is one catch to buying the four-unit structure. The lucky buyer would have to move the structure from its current location. Right now the building sits on the site planned for the new Cobblestone Hotel on Ogden…

Wisconsin Court Overturns Ruling Ordering Voter Purge

February 28, 2020

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin appeals court has overturned a ruling that ordered the removal of up to 209,000 people from the state’s voter rolls. The court last month put the ruling, and the purge, on hold while it considered the case. The 4th District Court of Appeals’ ruling Friday overturned the decision of an Ozaukee County judge who…

The City Of Superior Steps Up To Provide Snacks For Elementary School Students

"I think its really important kids are nourished throughout their day," said Third-grade Teacher Jasmine Haroldson.

February 27, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – In January the City of superior put out a call for action to get the community to donate snacks to local elementary schools. The snack drive was geared to help bring awareness to the hundreds of kids who can very often go without food. The call for action for the snack drive evolved from a teacher seeing…

Milwaukee Police ID Brewery Shooter as 15-Year Electrician

February 27, 2020

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities on Thursday identified the man who gunned down five co-workers at one of the nation’s largest breweries before taking his own life a 51-year-old electrician who had worked at the Milwaukee Molson Coors complex for 15 years. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales identified the shooter as Anthony Ferrill during a news conference. He also identified the…