Maria Lockwood, Superior Telegram Journalist Profile

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New alliance bridges Superior, Duluth businesses

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

DULUTH — Business leaders from Duluth and Superior kicked off a joint effort to connect, collaborate and support each other through the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project during the Canal Park Business Association’s meeting Wednesday, April 16 at Hoops Brewing. The Twin Ports Business Alliance is focused on not just surviving the multi-year project, but thriving. “It’s a big bridge. We need to bring big bridge energy, right?
Superior School Board increases wages for teachers, staff

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — The Superior School Board approved across-the-board wage increases for the 2025-26 school year of 2%. The board voted Monday, April 14, to add 2% to the base step for teachers and support, professional and administration staff. “To the entire school board, I want to thank you all for the commitment you’re making by investing in our teaching staff with next year’s raise," said Superior High School biology teacher Lee Sims.
Wascott firefighters pull man from Minong flowage

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

WASCOTT — A 44-year-old man who fell through the ice on the Minong flowage while rescuing his dogs was pulled to shore by members of the Wascott Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, April 11. Daniel Houck was very cold and near unconsciousness as he was transported to Essentia Health in Duluth, according to a report by Sgt. Jake Engelman with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency response teams arrest man for threats against family

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maria Lockwood

Apr. 15—SUPERIOR — A Wisconsin man who allegedly made threats to harm a Superior woman and her children, leading to a response from two law enforcement emergency response teams, made his initial appearance in Douglas County Circuit Court on Tuesday, April 15.
Superior Fire Department honors lifesaving actions, morale booster

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maria Lockwood

Apr. 15—SUPERIOR — The Superior Fire Department recognized two community members and two dispatchers for their heroic work during the department's swearing-in and awards ceremony Thursday, April 10. Jeff Cline was on his way to work as a cook at The Kitchen restaurant Jan. 20, 2024, when he smelled smoke. He stopped and pulled a man out of a burning building.
Superior Fire Department honors lifesaving actions, morale booster

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — The Superior Fire Department recognized two community members and two dispatchers for their heroic work during the department’s swearing-in and awards ceremony Thursday, April 10. Jeff Cline was on his way to work as a cook at The Kitchen restaurant Jan. 20, 2024, when he smelled smoke. He stopped and pulled a man out of a burning building.
'Passport' event takes visitors around world in 1 night

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maria Lockwood

Apr. 14—SUPERIOR — There were cultural surprises around every corner at Superior Middle School Wednesday, April 9, during the annual Passport to the World event. Scottish dancers performed to the sound of bagpipes, henna artist Mercedes Bennett left her mark on dozens of hands, a line formed for Native American fry bread, and two booths offered instruction in origami. Attendees also flocked to a chicken pen brought by Locally Laid Egg Company. Audriana Snyder, 9, held one of the hens close.
County pandemic recovery funds fuel homeless services

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maria Lockwood

Apr. 14—SUPERIOR — Faith United Methodist Church will continue to offer an array of programs for people experiencing homelessness thanks to a $75,000 check received Thursday, April 10, from the Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services. The dollars will be used to provide meals, clothing, shelter, bus passes, phones, haircuts and other outreach services at the church, as well as support the church's Harbor House Crisis Shelters that provide housing for homeless women and families.
'Passport' event takes visitors around world in 1 night

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — There were cultural surprises around every corner at Superior Middle School Wednesday, April 9, during the annual Passport to the World event. Scottish dancers performed to the sound of bagpipes, henna artist Mercedes Bennett left her mark on dozens of hands, a line formed for Native American fry bread, and two booths offered instruction in origami.
County pandemic recovery funds fuel homeless services

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — Faith United Methodist Church will continue to offer an array of programs for people experiencing homelessness thanks to a $75,000 check received Thursday, April 10, from the Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services. The dollars will be used to provide meals, clothing, shelter, bus passes, phones, haircuts and other outreach services at the church, as well as support the church's Harbor House Crisis Shelters that provide housing for homeless women and families.