Wisconsin

Residents of Superior Show Their Spartan Spirit During 2022 Homecoming Parade

SUPERIOR, Wisc.–Superior students filled the streets today to celebrate Homecoming 2022. The Homecoming parade marched down North 28th Street in Superior, Wisconsin. Students and community members came out to celebrate the kick off of another school year. With a decked out float for their parade, the Superior Spartans also got pumped up for the football game taking place tonight. We…

Wisconsin Tree Service Company Responds to Hurricane Ian

WISCONSIN / FLORIDA — Crews with a Wisconsin tree service company are heading South to aid with Hurricane Ian cleanup efforts. Trees have been batted down from Hurricane Ian, landing on cars, homes, and power lines. While work has begun to clear the trees out, there are just not enough hands on deck. That’s why Zielies Tree Service Company is…

UPDATE: Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicles In Bayfield County Found

UPDATE (September 29, 3:45 p.m.) — The man who had been missing for almost a week was found Thursday afternoon. Seth Genereau was missing after stealing cars and fleeing from the police. He had already been wanted for other crimes including vehicle theft. The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said Genereau is in their custody and that he and all officers…

The Ghosts of Fairlawn Mansion in Superior

In the spirit of spooky season, Superior Public Museums plan to announce upcoming festivities, very soon.

  SUPERIOR, Wis. — Remember those ghost stories you were told as a kid? Well what if they weren’t stories at all. In fact, some believe that ghosts from the past still reside here at the Fairlawn Mansion. Built by Martin and Grace Pattison in 1891, the home stood as a lively residence for many years before Martin passed in…

UWS Enrollment Up Second Year In A Row

SUPERIOR, Wis. — UWS is feeling pretty good about this fall’s enrollment, and it should. Coming out of the challenges of COVID, the college announced Thursday that its overall enrollment is up for the second year in a row. There are just under 2,700 students. That is up 4% from last year. The online graduate program grew 31%. Part of…

Lake Superior Zoomobile Takes a Trip to UWS Library

SUPERIOR, Minn. — The UWS Jim Dan Hill Library was full of stories, students, and zoo animals? Every fall, the Lake Superior Zoomobile takes a trip to the UWS campus. Students are able to touch and hold the animals, while also learning about the fascinating creatures with an educator. On Thursday, the Zoomobile brought over a snake, tarantella, and a…

Lake Superior Reserve Hosts Accessible Bird Watching Event

SUPERIOR, WI – The Lake Superior Reserve hosted a free bird observing event this morning at the Estuarium on Barker’s Island.  The focus of the event was to make birding accessible to people of all ages, knowledge and abilities. The tour was a short distance along wheelchair accessible paths and they also had wheelchair mounts available for spotting scopes.  It…

Wisconsin’s Evers Proposes Pathway For Abortion Vote

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who is making abortion rights a central focus of his reelection campaign, called Wednesday for a special session of the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a measure creating a way for voters to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban. It’s the latest move by Evers to put pressure on Republicans over abortion and keep…

UWS Hosts Activities And Job Fair During Their “Jacketfest”

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Tuesday the Link Center at UWS put on a job and activities fair called “Jacketfest” for its students. The Link Center connects students with different career services and opportunities ahead of graduation. They also encourage students to learn about all the resources on campus and get involved in fun activities outside of the classroom. Associate Director of…

UWS Recognized As An “Age Friendly University”

SUPERIOR, Wis. — We usually associate college campuses with a younger crowd, but UWS is getting recognized for welcoming those with a little gray in their hair. The campus is now officially a member of a global network known as the “Age Friendly University.” UWS has been working to offer more classes geared for people over the age of 55….

Superior Public Library Hosts Annual Book Sale

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to attend the Superior Public Library’s annual book sale. Every year a big book sale is put together and organized by the “Friends of the Library.” The “Friends of the Library” consists of individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations who show interest in the library and advocate for…

Instances Of Emergency Phone Scammers Spike In Wisconsin

Scammers are targeting the older population.

WISCONSIN — A common phone scam could be starting to make its way back into the Northland. The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin says they have been getting complaints about “The Grandparent Scam.” Scammers specifically target older adults and pose as a grandchild, child, or friend that is in an emergency situation, such as being arrested or injured, and that…

UWS Hosts Blood Drive For Students

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Thursday, the Memorial Blood Center partnered with UWS students to help others by rallying classmates to donate blood. A Memorial Blood Center truck was parked outside the Yellowjacket Union Student Center as students enjoying lunch or a break from class were able to donate blood. Organizers say, the supply for every blood type was low and each…

Man Shot At Local Business In Superior, Injuries Non Life-Threatening

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Department says there was a shooting at a local business Sunday in Superior. The incident happened at Lady Vi’s just before 2 a.m. When officers arrived on-scene, they saw a lot of people leaving at once, with some of them telling police that the shooting happened inside the men’s bathroom. As Superior Police were…

Thousands Of Minnesota Nurses Launch 3-Day Strike Over Pay

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of nurses in Minnesota launched a three-day strike Monday, complaining of low salaries and understaffing worsened by the strains of the coronavirus pandemic. Some 15,000 nurses at seven health care systems in the Minneapolis and Duluth areas walked out. The affected hospitals said they recruited temporary nurses and expected to maintain most services. Picket signs went…

Authorities Rename 28 Wisconsin Sites To Remove Racist Word

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The government has renamed more than two dozen lakes and other sites on federal land in Wisconsin to remove a racist term for a Native American woman. The changes announced Thursday capped a nearly yearlong process that began when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, an American Indian, took office in 2021 and worked to remove the offensive…

Evers Calls For $2 Billion Increase In Public School Funding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools — a plan derided by Republicans that was released nine weeks before the election and designed to allow school spending to increase without resulting in higher property taxes. Evers will formally introduce the funding plan, which relies on tapping part…

The Northern Lights: One of Mother Nature’s Greatest Spectacles

DULUTH, MN – Throughout the year, we are treated here in the Northland with one of Mother Nature’s greatest visual displays, the northern lights, or, aurora borealis.  Typically, one would have to take a drive up the North Shore from Duluth hoping that it is worth the drive.  This weekend we were spared the travel time and the northern lights…

Apple River Stabbing: Wisconsin Judge Rules Nicolae Miu Will Stand Trial

HUDSON, Wisc. (FOX 9) – The man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager and injuring four others during a tubing trip on the Apple River in Wisconsin will stand trial for murder, a judge ruled Friday in a preliminary hearing. St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman found there was enough evidence for Nicolae Miu, 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota to be arraigned on…

Superior School District Welcomes Students Back to School

SUPERIOR, Wisc.–The halls were full at Great Lake Elementary School today. Kids and staff were all excited to get back to what they’ve been missing for a couple years–mainly a sense of things being back to normal after the heavy disruption of COVID. Great Lake Principal Ryan Haroldson said, “It feels normal. As I was walking through classrooms this morning,…

A Rundown Of Duluth-Superior Pride Events

DULUTH, Minn. — If you’re in the Duluth-Superior area this weekend, you may want a heads up as to what events are going on. Specifically the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival. Here is a list of the events in order. Thursday: DS Pride Art Exhibit and Meet and Greet Mayor’s Opening Reception Friday: Drag Story Time Youth Pride Dance at Life House…

Wisconsin Boy To Waive Hearing In 10-Year-Old Girl’s Death

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A 14-year-old Wisconsin boy accused of killing a 10-year-old girl after luring her off a trail by suggesting they explore surrounding woods plans to waive his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. The boy’s attorney has submitted a letter to the court in Chippewa County saying the teen waives his right to the hearing in which…

LSC Health Center Holds Free Narcan Training Event

SUPERIOR, WI. — In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, the Lake Superior Community Health Center held a free Narcan training event. The event was open to the public, free of cost. Registered nurse, Jessica Campbell, taught people how to administer nasal Narcan. Which she says is the easiest form of Narcan to administer. “So typically, first responders aren’t the ones…

Biden Headed To Milwaukee, Pittsburgh On Labor Day

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to travel to the battleground states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania on Labor Day, about two months before the election. Biden will speak at Milwaukee’s Laborfest celebration and will go to Pittsburgh where other national labor leaders are appearing at that city’s Labor Day Parade, both the White House and labor unions said…

Iowa Man Died After Boat Capsized On Lake Superior

IRON COUNTY, Wis. — A boat capsized on Lake Superior Thursday morning and an Iowa man is dead. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Department it happened just before 9 a.m. The Iron County Emergency Dispatch received a report of a capsized boat on the shores of Lake Superior. A man reported he and another person were boating together when…

‘Side String Band’ Previews The Great Northern Squash Festival

The 3rd annual Great Northern Squash Festival is coming up Sept. 16 and 17 in Chaffey, Wisconsin. More than 30 bands will be playing throughout the two-day event, including Side String Band, which played on the morning show Friday.  Click the videos to check out two songs. General contact:  Adam Staupe 218-393-6117 The Great Northern Squash Festival 2022 September 16th…

More Charges Against Former Superior Police Sergeant

Gregory Swanson was originally charged with one count of homicide by use of a vehicle in July.

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Superior Police Sergeant accused of causing a car crash that killed two people, and injured two others is no longer with the department. He has also been charged with 11 additional crimes. Gregory Swanson already faced one count of homicide by use of a vehicle in the July 15 crash after a 23 year-old man died….

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Returns This Weekend

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is make a comeback since the pandemic with all the racing, entertainment and fun for all!  Click the video for a preview and click here to learn more about the two-day festival. Categories: Coffee Conversation, Entertainment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Wisconsin

Superior Middle School Enforces New Phone Policy

SUPERIOR, WI. — Superior Middle School is enforcing a “no phone, no backpack” policy this school year. During the school day, students grades K-8th must keep their phones and backpacks in their lockers. Superintendent Amy Starzecki says teachers have tried regulating phone use in the classroom, but they’ve continued to be a big problem. “I think our cellphones provide a…

Superior Dedicates Benches in Honor of Community Members

SUPERIOR, WI. — The first benches of Superior’s new “Bench Sponsorship Program” were dedicated to community members today. The program allows people to sponsor a city bench in honor of someone. On Friday, ceremonies were held to dedicate benches to three individuals, including Jean Kioski. Jean was a prominent member of the Douglas County Humane Society. She passed away in…

Wisconsin School Board Votes In Favor Of Pride Flag Ban

WALES, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin school board voted in favor of a policy that prohibits teachers and staff from displaying gay pride flags and other items that district officials consider political in nature. The Kettle Moraine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to keep a code of conduct in place that the superintendent recently interpreted as forbidding district employees from displaying political…

Great Lakes Fishery Research Uses New Drone Technologies

ASHLAND, Wisc.–Researchers are changing the way they monitor fish populations in the Great Lakes. Tuesday, August 9, researchers welcomed community leaders and fishery managers to the lakeshores of Ashland, Wisconsin, showcasing new state-of-the-art technologies. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Great Lakes Fishery Commission partnered with Saildrone Inc. to come up with a robot-like sail drone, as well as…

Governor Walz And Governor Evers Ask DOT For Nearly $900 Million To Fund Blatnik Bridge Rebuild

MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN– The governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin are asking the federal government for $889.5 million to support the Blatnik Bridge project. The money would come from the bipartisan infrastructure law that was created last fall. The Blatnik Bridge is 61-years-old and sees roughly 33,000 cars and trucks driving on it every day going between Duluth and Superior. Officials say its…

Streetscape Plan for Hammond Avenue in Superior

SUPERIOR, WI. — Reconstruction of Hammond Avenue in Superior has been decades in the making. On Wednesday, Mayor Jim Paine introduced a streetscape plan to the public, including bringing back boulevard trees. The community has been weighing in on the re-design of Hammond. Mayor Paine says that many want to bring back historical elements, such as the boulevard trees, which…

August 9 Primary Election Results

Below is the results of the key races in Tuesday’s Primary Election U.S. Representative District 8 – Two Advance Republican: Pete Stauber (incumbent) – 91% Harry Welty – 8% Stauber took the overwhelming win and will be seen at the November election. DFL: Jen Shultz – 86% John Munter – 14% Shultz took the big win and will face off…

Democrat Barnes Set To Challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country’s most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate. Barnes’ top rivals dropped out of the race late last month and backed the former…

Tuesday’s Primary Election Preview

Tuesday’s primary elections have some key state and federal seats up for grabs in Minnesota, along with Sheriff’s races in St. Louis and Douglas County. Starting in St. Louis County for the 8th Congressional race: On the Republican side incumbent Pete Stauber is running against Harry Welty.       On the Democratic side Jen Shultz is running against John…