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Douglas County panel lays groundwork for borrowing

1 day ago | superiortelegram.com | Shelley Nelson

DOUGLAS COUNTY — The Administration Committee set the stage Thursday, June 5, for Douglas County to borrow $6.5 million to help cover the cost of road projects in 2025 and 2026. The Douglas County Board will consider the sale of the bonds when it meets June 19. “Right now, it’s a good time to bond,” said Dave Sletten, interim county administrator. “I think that is working for us.
New food truck serves honey-drizzled corn dogs

2 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — A sweet new food truck welcomed repeat customers to its South Superior site Saturday, May 31. The Corn Dog Company of Superior had its opening weekend May 24-25. The business, owned by Christina “Nina” and Brandon Derick, of Superior, specializes in fresh, all-beef hot dogs dipped in batter, fried and drizzled with honey.
Number of police incidents declines at Superior's secondary schools

2 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — The number of police reports generated at Superior schools and a peek at what the 2025-2026 school year budget could look like were discussed at the Superior School Board Committee of the Whole meeting Monday, June 2. Superior police officers Matt Swanson, the school resource officer at Superior Middle School and Amanda Mundell, resource officer at Superior High School, told board members the overall number of incidents reported in the school district fell from the prior school year.
Superior council postpones museum management vote

2 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Shelley Nelson

SUPERIOR— The City Council delayed a vote Tuesday, June 3, on whether to bring management of city-owned museums in-house. The council will again consider the future management of Fairlawn Mansion, the SS Meteor and the Old Firehouse and Police Museum when it meets June 17. However, Mayor Jim Paine said if the council takes no action on the recommendation, the city would assume management of the museums Aug.
Billings Park StoryWalk a memorial to 2 library volunteers

2 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — The newest addition to Billings Park sparks curiosity with a combination of literature and landscape. A StoryWalk, unveiled Monday, invites families to discover stories in the outdoors. Every month, a different children’s book will be displayed, page by page, on 18 metal stands spaced along the waterfront trail that begins at the park’s boat landing.
Superior council appoints new assessor

3 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Shelley Nelson

SUPERIOR — The city’s property appraiser, Colin Payton, will be the next city assessor effective retroactively to Feb. 4, when he took on the role of assessor in an acting capacity. The Superior City Council confirmed Payton’s appointment Tuesday, June. 3. Payton has filled the role since the former assessor, Terry Johnson, resigned. The resignation ended the city’s decision to terminate Johnson’s employment after the city's marina was assessed and taxed for this year.
Paige ‘Jelly’ Johnson was Superior’s ‘quiet hero’ this season

3 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Reagan Hoverman

SUPERIOR — Paige ‘Jelly’ Johnson emerged from the dugout as her name was called during introductions minutes before the 2023 Division 1 state softball title game. The announcer identified her as Paige B. Johnson, while classmate Paige ‘Peeps’ Johnson’s name was simply read as Paige Johnson. On the surface it was a miniscule difference, but for Jelly, it was the continuation of a trend that made her feel secondary. “That year at state she was Paige Johnson and I was Paige B.
Superior finance panel offers no recycling refund

5 days ago | superiortelegram.com | Shelley Nelson

SUPERIOR — Not having a recycling bin doesn’t mean you won’t pay for the city service. The Superior Finance Committee took no action Tuesday, May 27, on a property owner’s request for a refund of recycling fees paid since 2020, effectively denying the request. According to Peter Clark, who owns a rental property at 412 27th Ave.
Superior mayor highlights city's successes, opportunities

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Shelley Nelson

SUPERIOR — Residents, city officials and invited guests packed in the Lake Superior Estuarium on Thursday, May 29, for an annual tradition as Mayor Jim Paine highlighted the city’s achievements and goals. Paine said he chose the Estuarium to bring the tradition to the waterfront as efforts are underway by the Friends of the Fitz to place a historical marker in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald after it departed Superior.
School spirit spikes during Superior High School 'lip dub'

1 week ago | superiortelegram.com | Maria Lockwood

SUPERIOR — A quartet of Superior High School seniors accepted a school spirit challenge this spring. Their project — a music video starring hundreds of students and more than a dozen hit tunes — is scheduled to start playing on the Spartan Spin YouTube channel on Friday. The Spartan "lip dub" is back. “Basically it’s like a lip-synching music video with the whole school,” said senior Natalie Schultz. It was filmed in one continuous shot.