Jacks – ‘World’s Biggest Little Bar’
New Owners, Same Great Vibe At some point in his life, odds were good that Tony Bronson would become a bar owner. Specifically, a bar owner in Superior. And there’s some symmetry involved with the timing of Bronson’s purchase, along with business partner Al Kurtz, of Jack’s Bar on Tower Avenue. You see, it was […]
One of Superior’s Best-Kept Secrets
Swanstrom Tools – Cradle to Grave Manufacturer Swanstrom Tools, USA is a world-leading manufacturer of hand-held precision cutters, pliers and tweezers used in the medical device, electronics, avionics and jewelry industries. Described by their own employees as one of the best-kept secrets in Superior, this innovative company sets the standard for their ergonomically designed tools, […]
Just in Time Barber Academy Is Redemption for Owner Ta-Raj Benness
Starting a business is always a big step. The amount of work and planning and good fortune and money it takes to start any business at all is usually staggering for any person. Superior’s Just in Time Barber Academy opened recently, and it’s the latest big step forward for owner Ta-Raj Benness, who has dramatically […]
More Than Credentials: How Technical Education Builds Workplace Readiness
Employers can teach new software, but skills like reliability, communication and problem solving are best developed before day one on the job. Across industries and communities like the Superior region, employers are placing renewed emphasis on skills that go beyond technical training. At Northwood Technical College, this shift has helped shape how students are prepared […]
PS Profile: Tim Nelson, Earth Rider Brewery
When Tim Nelson cofounded Fitger’s Brewhouse three decades back, he was coming off a long run working with the U.S. Ski Team. “I moved back to Duluth, and I was interviewing for jobs, trying to figure it out after grad school,” he recalled. “I was like, what’s next?” On his ski trips, Nelson had discovered […]
Cheers to the Celebration of This Vibrant Community
As I settle into this new role, I feel incredibly honored to be part of something that highlights such a vibrant and inspiring community. Positively Superior has always stood for optimism, connection and local pride, and stepping into the publisher role gives me a deeper appreciation for the impact this publication has across the Twin […]
Welcome To The Game
Spartans Share Good Sportsmanship The School District of Superior is proud to offer many wonderful intramurals, activities and athletic opportunities for all our students. From DECA to lacrosse, there’s something for everyone to try at Superior Middle School and Superior High School. These opportunities help students discover new interests and help guide them to potential […]
Let’s Choose to Thrive Rather Than Just Survive
There is no question about it: We are creatures of habit. Once we have developed a way of doing something or a path to take, changing it becomes quite difficult. We find comfort in our familiarity, and any move to adjust it causes us to bristle. Yet, we also know change is part of life. […]
Foundations for Success
Inside UW-Superior’s Revamped First-Year Experience Course The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s redesigned first-year experience course, HHP-102, is doing more than teaching the fundamentals of health and wellness – it is helping students feel connected, supported and confident as they begin their college journey. Launched in Fall 2024, the updated course has already made a measurable impact. […]
UW-Superior Celebrates Red Cross Day With Free Community Events March 25
The University of Wisconsin-Superior invites the community to celebrate Red Cross Day with multiple free events on Wednesday, March 25, in the Yellowjacket Union. Volunteers from the local chapter of the American Red Cross will join UW-Superior staff from various departments throughout the day. Hands-only CPR will be demonstrated and taught from 9:30 a.m. to […]