Wisconsin

Bowfest 2023 Underway This Week

SUPERIOR, Wis.–It may be hot this week, but that is not going to keep people away from Mont du Lac Resort’s biggest event. The grounds and ranges are being prepared for Bowfest 2023. Thousands of bow enthusiasts will be lining up targets, meeting with vendors, or walking through the woods to test their skills in a variety of shooting situations….

AMSOIL Celebrates 50 Years of Partnerships

SUPERIOR, Wis.– AMSOIL just celebrated a big milestone, hitting 50 years since partnering up with their dealers. AMSOIL was originally founded in Superior, and became the first synthetic motor oil in the world to meet and pass American Petroleum Institute (API) requirements. In 1973, AMSOIL started partnering up with local dealerships which shaped them into the company that it is…

Sidewalk Sales Starts In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Sidewalk Sales kicked off Thursday in downtown Superior. The streets are filled with music, delicious food and super sales from local stores. Over 35 local businesses are participating in this year’s event that began Thursday and runs through Saturday. “Sidewalk sales is a great way for people to come and get deals. And for us, the business…

St. Luke’s to Affiliate with Aspirus Health

DULUTH, MINN. — A major announcement came today from St. Luke’s. The Duluth-based healthcare system has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Aspirus Health of Wisconsin. The combined organization of St. Luke’s and Aspirus will serve residents of northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Headquarters for the health care system will be…

St. Luke’s To Affiliate With Aspirus Health

Combined system will cover portions of Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northeastern Minnesota.

St. Luke’s in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke’s system includes two hospitals and more than 40 clinics. Aspirus has 17 hospitals and 75 clinics. “Evolving community needs require us to find…

Wisconsin School District Can’t Restrict Bathrooms For Transgender Student, Federal Judge Says

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a Wisconsin school district from requiring transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match the sex they were assigned at birth while a lawsuit plays out against the school. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman said Thursday that the Mukwonago Area School District must allow a transgender student to use…

Routine Inspections On Blatnik Bridge Start July 10

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be conducting routine bridge inspections on the Blatnik Bridge starting on July 10. Motorists can expect right lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Work will begin on the Superior-bound side of the bridge. Inspections will take about three weeks to complete. Categories: Minnesota, News, News –…

Wis. Gov. Tony Evers Scales Back Republican Tax Cut, Signs State Budget

(Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File) MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a two-year spending plan Wednesday after dramatically scaling back the size of a Republican income tax cut that would have moved the state closer to a flat rate. Evers, a Democrat, also used his partial veto power to increase funding for K-12…

Knife Island Campground Continues Improvements

ESKO, MINN. -People wanting the camping experience without going too far from home, there’s a new –old campground just minutes from Duluth. Knife Island Campground is the name of the spot.  Over 100 years ago the area was a slate mining camp, in the late 90’s it was turned into a campground, but somewhere along the way, it was basically…

Fireworks for the Fourth

  SOUTH RANGE, WISC. — The Fourth of July means, hot dogs, potato salad, corn on the cob, and of course fireworks. KG Fireworks in South Range, Wisconsin is a family-owned fireworks store. They have been in business for nearly ten years and have grown bigger each year and have stocked more fireworks. The staff knows their stuff. “We test…

Dolce Vita Restaurant To Close After 2 Years In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Dolce Vita Restaurant announced Saturday that it will close Thursday, June 29 after two years of business in Superior. “As many other establishments in America at this time, market conditions and staffing issues are making it tough for us to remain open,” owner Zudi Maksutoski said in a statement. “We have not come to this decision lightly; and…

Wisconsin Assembly To Vote On Allowing Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday is expected to pass a Republican-authored, bipartisan bill opposed by anti-abortion groups that would allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control. The GOP-controlled Assembly passed the measure with broad bipartisan support last session, but it died in the Senate. Its sponsor, Republican Rep. Joel Kitchens, has said he’s optimistic it…

Chow Haul Burns, But Owner Looks Forward

SUPERIOR, WISC. — This Fourth of July would have marked 11 years of operation for the food truck known as Chow Haul. However, this year there won’t be a celebration on the anniversary. Last Saturday the truck crashed and burned. Chow Haul was on its way to an event at the 19th Hole on Saturday afternoon. But the truck never…

Federal Judge Rules For Bad River Band, Orders Enbridge to Vacate Line 5 Pipeline in Reservation

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — A federal judge has ordered Enbridge to end operating the section of Line 5 in the Bad River Reservation within the next three years. Judge William Conley ruled the energy company has trespassed on the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Reservation after easements for this section of pipeline expired in 2013. The…

Chemical Safety Board Releases New Video Of 2018 Superior Refinery Explosion, Fire

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new 20-minute video has been released by the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board involving the 2018 Husky refinery explosion and fire in Superior. The goal of the board is to “drive chemical safety change through independent investigations to protect people and the environment.” The 2018 incident injured 36 workers, caused roughly $550 million in damage…

Church Hosts Blessing of the Bikes

SUPERIOR, Wis.–According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, on average, 80 motorcyclists lose their life a year due to traffic accidents. In Superior, one church’s ceremony blessed bikers for a safe riding season as well as honoring the lives lost within the last year. Motorcycle fatalities have only gone up in Wisconsin in recent years. For those that attend the…

Maker’s Market at Earth Rider Brewery

SUPERIOR, Wis.–Earth Rider Brewery in Superior hosted a Maker’s Market that’s all about promoting local artists in the Twin Ports. People could enjoy eighteen different booths on the brewery’s Fest Field. Paintings, prints, woodcarvings, soap, plants and a whole lot more all for sale. We caught up with artist Anna Kidd who recently moved to the Twin Ports area from…

Van Carrying 10 People Collides With Car In Barron County, Killing Teen, Man

BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (FOX 9) – Two people were killed in Wisconsin when a van carrying 10 occupants and a car with four occupants collided Monday evening. According to the Barron County Sheriff’s Office, the car traveling west on County Road A near Ridgeland, struck the van going north on Highway 25 around 5:52 p.m. Two of the occupants of the van, a 54-year-old man and…

One Dead After Rollover Crash In Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. — One person is dead after a rollover crash happened on Highway 35 in Douglas County near Spooner. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the crash happened Tuesday around 9 a.m. near County Road T. When authorities arrived, they found one of the back-seat passengers, a 24-year-old man from Eden Prairie, was ejected and did not survive….

Gondik Speedway’s Opening Night

SUPERIOR, WISC. — Superior was filled with the roaring sounds of engines and the burning of rubber as dozens of racers took part in the opening night. Godndk Speedway hosted its 62nd season opener tonight. There were dozens of racers excited to get back on the track and compete for a trophy Friday night. Time was taken before the national…

State Of City: Superior Mayor Jim Paine ‘Not Satisfied,’ Expects More

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Superior Mayor Jim Paine held his State of the City address Thursday evening at the Richard I. Bong Veteran’s Historical Center. Mayor Paine called the past year possibly the best ever for Superior, but he said he’s not satisfied. After six years as mayor, he said the next four will be all about raising the stakes and…

Superior School District Honors Retiring Staff Members

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Wednesday the Superior School District held a Salute to Service celebration, honoring this years retiring staff members. The district honored 13 staff members with a ceremony and awards, which recognized the outstanding work that the staff did throughout their time in the district. A video was played at the celebration which had coworkers and friends speaking on…

Downs Funeral Home Announces New Location

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A funeral home that’s been around in Superior for the last 125 years is starting construction for a bigger, more modern facility. Locally owned, Downs Funeral Home in Superior will start constructing a new 11,400 square foot, single-story funeral home that is 100% handicap accessible. They say that although their current location on 19th and Ogden Ave….

Calling All Musicians! You’re Needed For Superior’s ‘Make Music Day’

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Calling all artists!  Make Music Day is returning to Superior June 21, and talented musicians are wanted. Make Music Day is a global music celebration that happens on the summer solstice each year to bring people of all ages and skill levels together to make music. This is the second year the event is being organized in…

Ashland Art Teacher/LGBTQ Advisor Back On Job After Community Rally, Board Decision

Bob Graf said he's grateful for the support and being offered a contract for the next school year

ASHLAND, Wis. — Around 70 students, parents and some teachers within the Ashland School District spoke out in protest Wednesday evening in support of an art teacher and LGBTQ co-advisor who was recently put on paid administrative leave and faced non-renewal of his contract after unsubstantiated allegations of being a “pedophile” and a “groomer.” During the eight o’clock hour, that…

Readying Your Boat for the Season

SUPERIOR, WISC. — The Minnesota Fishing opener is this Saturday…and that means there will be a lot of boats on the lakes across the state. Pat Brink talked with a boat repair shop about what boat owners are doing to be ready to hit the lakes. The warmer temperatures along with sunny skies over the calm blue waters is a…

Mining Company Wins Approval For Drilling In Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A mining company has gotten conditional approval to begin exploratory drilling for copper and gold in northern Wisconsin, but state regulators say it must still meet additional requirements before the work can begin. Canadian company GreenLight Metals, doing business as Green Light Wisconsin, wants to conduct exploratory drilling at a 40-acre site owned by the U.S….

New Tourism Campaign Launches In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. — A new tourism campaign has been launched in Superior. It’s called Gotta Be Superior and is all about the places to see, what to do, and where to stay in the city. SWIM Creative, a marketing agency helped put it together with Superior’s Tourism Development Commission. The hope for the campaign is to bring in people from…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Woodcarving Artist

Brule, Wis. — When you think of art, you probably don’t think of automata. But these detail pieces are interactive mechanical sculptures that originate from clock makers hundreds of years ago. One Wisconsin sculptor has perfected making automata almost entirely out of wood, with the help of very few metal parts. Cecilia Schiller had been creating automata for nearly 15…

New Grant To Increase Water Quality Monitoring in St. Louis River Estuary

TWIN PORTS – A lot of action has taken place to clean up the St. Louis River of nutrients and sediment dumped in the past.  A new grant hopes to keep improving that water quality in the future. Scientists with the UW-Madison Extension Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and UMD’s Natural Resources Research Institute will use the $400,000 to increase…