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EPA grant might fund new Superior fire station and more broadband access
The City of Superior is going through the application process for an EPA Climate Justice grant. Applications are due in November, and there are multiple projects the city hopes to be able to fund. “ The grant is to help bring elements to the community that help the community cope...
Superior, Wisc., Moves Forward on Open-Access Fiber Network
(TNS) — The City Council will consider more proposals for ConnectSuperior when it meets Tuesday, Aug. 6. During its second meeting in July, the Communications and Information Technology Committee recommended an agreement with COS Systems to make the connection among the city's infrastructure, Internet service providers and customers of the Superior broadband utility.
Bryant Elementary PTO Rummage Sale This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The annual Bryant Elementary PTO Rummage Sale is underway. The school is located on Central Avenue in Superior. The Parent Teacher Organization hosts the event receiving donated items from school families and the surrounding community. All proceeds go toward bus rides, school supplies, yearbooks, and free events for students.
Northland K-9s Show Off At 10th Annual Operation K-9
SUPERIOR, Wis.–K-9 units from five law enforcement agencies were on full display in Superior Thursday for the 10th annual Operation K-9. Officers and their partners in crime demonstrated tasks for a big audience on the field next to Wessman Arena. Dozens of families, first responders, and supporters of the...
Superior Continues Dog-Friendly Approach With New Water Station
The City Of Superior has been making improvements to a lot of their parks lately, including amenities for dog's and their humans. Last year, the City Of Superior turned a number of hockey rinks into dog parks, adding a two-door gate and having doggie poop bags available. It's been nice to utilize the empty space in the summer and have somewhere your dog can run off-leash. In my dog's case, they made a nice high jump for her to bolt across. (That dog CAN JUMP!)
Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Ending After Nine-Year Run in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp has been a summer staple in Superior as native Brett Olson helped develop the next generation of hockey players. But, when the camp wraps up this weekend, it will be the end. Olson confirmed the news to Fox 21 Thursday morning citing...
Gitchee Gumee Agate Fest returns to Ursa Minor Brewing for fourth year
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Over in the Lincoln Park neighborhood some rock enthusiasts are celebrating a now annual festival. Four years ago Ursa Minor Brewing had the idea for the Gitcthee Gumee Agate Fest because Duluth didn’t have its own. In the second year, Duluth MakerSpace became...
UMD womens hockey adds Ashleigh Brykaliuk and Olivia Soares to coaching staff
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - New head coach Laura Schuler wasted no time putting her fingerprints on the University of Minnesota-Duluth women’s hockey team, adding two incredibly successful women to her coaching staff as assistant coaches. Ashleigh Brykaliuk rejoins the Bulldogs coaching staff after previously serving as assistant...
Fish Found Mysterious Dead in Tischer Creek
DULUTH, Minn. — Under mysterious conditions, residents along Duluth’s Hunters Park neighborhood woke up Thursday morning to dozens and dozens of dead fish along Tischer Creek. According to the Duluth News Tribune, about 250 brook trout, minnows, crayfish, and aquatic bugs were dead. The DNR and Minnesota’s Pollution...
City on the Hill Christian Music Festival Continues Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. — City on the Hill music festival returned for its 9th year at Bayfront Festival Park. The two-day Christian music festival is expected to see 10,000 spectators to attend over the weekend. This year spectators can watch local, national, and international Christian music artists like Derek Charles...
Harbor Monsters Look to Reel in Win Against Lunkers in First Round of Playoffs
DULUTH, Minn.- First successful regular season for the Duluth Harbor Monsters results in the first-ever home playoff game. And if they can get their first playoff win, it’s off to the first ArenaMania. But, first things first is the Ozarks Lunkers. Duluth has dominated the head-to-head meetings this year,...
Duluth’s Radisson Hotel listed for sale
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Radisson Hotel in downtown Duluth is for sale, with an offering price of $15.8 million. The commercial real estate brokerage firm Marcus & Millichap announced the listing in a news release Friday afternoon. “We are thrilled to be marketing such an iconic building...
West Duluth's Spirit Valley Days Spark Parade Excitement with Street Closures and Detours
West Duluth is gearing up for the annual Spirit Valley Days, a multi-day celebration known for its vibrant parade, car show, and craft and vendor fair, with street closures and parking restrictions planned for the safety and accommodation of participants and spectators. According to a city announcement, the festivities kicked off with the Spirit Valley Days Parade which began at 6 p.m. on Thursday and brought street closures to parts of 59th Ave W, Grand Ave, and Central Ave from 5:30 p.m., reopening them by approximately 7:30 p.m. after the event concluded.
Spirit Valley Community Center Project Update
DULUTH, Minn. — The City of Duluth and community partners speaking on Thursday about the Spirit Valley Community Center Project. The goal is to create a place for indoor games, recreation and workforce development in West Duluth. It’s all still in the planning stages but the city is making it a priority because they believe the neighborhood has a lack of resources.
FEMA inspections to start Saturday in St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - FEMA housing inspectors will begin inspections of flood-damaged homes as early as Saturday. That announcement from St. Louis County Friday. Inspections are necessary for anyone seeking financial assistance from FEMA. The June flooding event was recently acknowledged as a Presidentially Declared Disaster, which means...
Maple Grove Legion Baseball Eliminated from State Tournament
The Maple Grove American Legion baseball team lost 5-4 to Duluth Friday, eliminating them from the state tournament. Trailing 1-0 after half an inning, Grove scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning on a run-scoring single by Ian Schock and a two-run single from Preston Berg. Duluth...
Coast Guard asks for paddle craft safety on 234th birthday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday is Sunday, but the Duluth station celebrated Friday with food, games, and fun for friends and family. The best gift members say they could receive this year is for people to put contact information on paddle crafts like kayaks and paddle boards.
Advertiser Links – August / September 2024
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SE Wisconsin July weather recap; mostly below average temps
MILWAUKEE - Another month of summer is marked down in the books as July came and went in the blink of an eye. July's coldest temperature was recorded on the first of the month with a low of 55 degrees, while the warmest temperature recorded was on the last day of the month with a high of 91 degrees.