Great Lakes Elementary Welcomes David Jensen As New Principal
Northern Lights Elementary Assistant Principal Heads to Become Eagle The School District of Superior is proud to announce David Jensen as the next principal ofGreat Lakes Elementary. Jensen currently serves as the school’s interim principal and will settle in the rolepermanently. He previously was the Assistant Principal at Northern Lights Elementary before moving to GreatLakes […]
South Range Business Grew Out of Love for Horses
Ask Meghan Hopkins what she loves most about her job working in the equine industry and she can’t say enough. “One thing horse people love to do is talk about horses!” she said. Hopkins is the owner of H & H Equestrian Center in South Range, which offers boarding and training for horses in its […]
Longevity, Experience Key to Esterbrooks’ Success
When Roger Peterson commits to something, chances are he’s gonna stick with it. For years. And years. Peterson has been heavily involved with Western Little League — in numerous roles — for 25 years. He and his wife, Deb, have lived in the same West Duluth home since the early 1980s. Neither of those things, […]
Young Writer’s Legacy Lives on Through Children’s Book, Ellie’s pursuit of the Mighty Fitz
Mckenzie Williams was a bright light, according to her writing instructor Dr. Megan Muthupandiyan, assistant professor of writing at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS). “Mckenzie had such a gift and a grace,” Dr. Muthupandiyan (known as Dr. Meg to her students), said. “Her spirit was so alive and so vibrant. She embodied the best of […]
An Indoor Playground For Making Friends and Memories
Superior Funland is now in its third full year of operation and Desiree Hughes, co-owner in the venture along with her partner Paul Bothun, are looking forward to a busy fall and winter. The giant indoor playground is always bright, warm and dry when the weather turns to winter, and for parents in need of […]
Lake Superior Coins’ Owner Bill Jahn Enjoys the ‘Thrill of the Hunt’
Bill Jahn inherited his interest in coins from his father. When Bill was 9 years old, his dad gave him an ice cream bucket of wheat pennies and a blue coin book for his birthday. He told Bill to pick out his coins and arrange them in the book. Jahn continued to fill the book […]
Strategic Planning
Emergency Services and Economic Development Teams Brace for the Blatnik Bridge Closure Even though naming of the general contractor is still a year away and the bridge closure itself isn’t scheduled until early 2027, there’s already been a good deal of brain power applied to considering all the contingencies that could affect quality of life […]
Superior’s Weeping Willow Grows From Dream to Downtown Destination
Before she owned a gift shop, Colleen Lampton spent more than three decades inside hospital imaging suites, guiding patients through the whirring, banging and clicking of MRI machines. The work was intense, and her moments of calm often came in an unlikely place – the hospital gift shop. “The gift shop was my little reprieve,” […]
Building Bridges in Local Government: Leadership, Communication and Connection in Douglas County
In the ever-evolving landscape of local government, effective leadership is not just about managing departments – it’s about fostering relationships, enhancing communication and creating systems that serve the community. The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA), a nine-month cohort program developed by UW-Madison Division of Extension, Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) and Leadership Wisconsin, Inc., is designed […]
Fashion Rebels Find Their Space
Rebel Threads Opens Location in DA Business Incubator Rebel Threads is a carefully curated contradiction. It is not about being loud or aggressive. Rather, it offers a persistent stand for individuality and sustainability. Proudly stated on the home page of its website, it is the makerspace for fashion rebels and creative souls in the Twin […]