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‘The Kitchen’ owners recognized for good deeds around Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior couple was recognized for their dedication to the community. On Monday, Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) presented a “Legislative Citation” to Ed Flood and his late wife Theresa, who ran “The Kitchen” in Superior.
Update: Coast Guard Clears ‘Vista Star’ For Operation After Striking Breakwater
6:15 p.m. update: After the Vista Star struck a breakwater wall in the Wisconsin Entry to the Duluth-Superior harbor late Saturday evening, the Coast Guard inspected the hull of the boat Sunday evening and gave the all clear for operations to resume, according to Vista Fleet Owner Justin Steinbach. He added the Vista Star cruises will start back up as normal on Monday.
Looking at the new child passenger safety laws
Beginning August 1st, Minnesota caregivers will see a shift in child passenger safety laws. Children must remain in a rear-facing passenger seat until at least two years of age, remain in a forward facing-facing internal harness seat until at least four years of age, and remain in a booster seat until the age of nine. Once a child reaches nine years old, they must pass the five-step-test before graduating out of the booster seat.
Community members celebrate Lake Superior
Community members traveled to Barker’s Island in Superior on Sunday to celebrate a part of nature that influences the Twin Ports every single day, Lake Superior. The celebration has been held on the third Sunday of July since the 1990’s and has become a summer community staple. “I...
Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces. A recently...
Climate Justice Survey open for Superior residents
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The City of Superior wants residents to share their thoughts on climate projects. The Climate Justice Survey aims to give Superior residents a say in various initiatives that address climate change and environmental equity. Results from the study will inform the city’s applications for...
City of Superior launches Climate Justice survey
The City of Superior is looking for community members to participate in their new Climate Justice Survey. The survey will be open until July 31st and is currently open to Superior residents. “By taking a few minutes to share your feedback, you can influence the direction of projects that will...
Expect temporary closures of portions of West Third Street in Duluth
The City of Duluth reminds residents that there will be closures on portions of West Third Street this week for utility work. Work began Monday in the 2800 and 2900 blocks of W Third Street in Lincoln Park. Contractors are working on water service replacements. Beginning July 22, westbound Third...
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