UW-Superior to Host Law Day Panel on Justice, Democracy and Civil Responsibility
The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host a Law Day panel at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the Yellowjacket Union’s Shippar Atrium. The event is free and open to the public. In recognition of Law Day, the panel discussion will explore the role of law in advancing justice, democracy and civic responsibility. Panelists include Maria […]
P.S. Profile: Dave Sletten, Douglas County Administrator
In December of last year, Dave Sletten accepted the position of Douglas County Administrator. It’s a new role that he’s taking on, but the work he’s doing is quite familiar to him. In fact, he’s technically been in the job longer than just a few months, and he’s been in training for it for much […]
CHRONIC PAIN – WHAT CAN I DO?
Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. As a team of physical therapists in Superior, we talk about pain with many members of our community. For some people, pain is an “easy” recovery following an injury or surgery. For other people, pain can be a long journey. It can turn into chronic pain. […]
The Inside Scoop On Purchasing a Home
While the real estate industry has had its challenges the past few years with low inventory and higher interest rates, it is still strong and robust. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned land-lord, it is still a good time to purchase a home. The home-buying process has evolved through the decades. […]
On a Mission to Help Face Life Challenges
Our Mission: To provide services that support people facing challenges to living and working in our community. Our Philosophy: The Challenge Center offers residential, adult day and work services focused on community integration. “People Facing Challenges” include individuals with disabilities or special needs that require support services to be able to achieve their desired quality […]
Bridging the Gap for Local Businesses
In the Twin Ports, where the varying weather conditions and temperament of Lake Superior has a way of keeping everyone on their toes, local businesses need more than just grit to succeed. Beyond the weather, Superior and Douglas County entrepreneurs also need a driving force to help their business not only survive, but thrive. Jenice […]
UW-EXTENSION: A gateway to training and resources
UW–Madison Extension Douglas County: Strengthening Families, Youth and Community UW–Madison Division of Extension Douglas County is a true community asset — connecting youth, families and local organizations with high-quality educational opportunities that support personal growth and strengthen our region as a whole. Through programs in youth development, family well-being, aging and community engagement, Extension staff work […]
Real-World Work
Student-Run Spartan Manufacturing Is Not Your Average High School Shop Class High school is a challenging time. Aside from navigating the ups and downs of turbulent friendships, physical changes, grades, sports and everything else, a young person is expected to start having ideas about what they want to do with their lives when their lives […]
AI In The Classroom
Artificial Intelligence Comes to Superior Schools Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in just about every industry, including public education. For the last two years, the School District of Superior’s Technology Department has met to discuss ways to incorporate AI into the classroom. From spell check to Google Gemini, there are several options […]
Bicentennial Beginnings
Dean Baillie and the Kro Bar Still Going Strong After 50 Years Not many restaurants stay open for 50 years – if you look up the average lifespan of a bar and grill, the “average” varies anywhere from six to eight, even 10 years. But Dean Baillie has watched the world change through the Kro […]