WPEN Summer Summit Sets Its Sights In Superior
The School District of Superior’s continuing vision is to become the leading district, where education and community come together for student excellence. That’s why bringing the Wisconsin Public Education Network’s Summer Summit to Superior makes sense. For the last 12 years, the WPEN Summer Summit has been the largest gathering of educational partners and stakeholders […]
Superior Business Incentives: Various Programs Help Businesses Open and Stay Open in the City
When Barb Engelking and her husband decided to reopen the vacant bar they have owned for 45 years, they knew they had an undertaking on their hands: They had leased the space for more than 30 years, and it sat vacant for eight years after its latest location went out of business. But the couple […]
Douglas County Environmental Health: A Focus on Prevention
At the heart of a healthy community is a safe environment. In Douglas County, Environmental Health Specialists play a critical role in protecting the public by ensuring the places people live, work and visit are free from preventable hazards. These professionals are highly trained and credentialed, holding certifications as Registered Sanitarians and Lead Risk Assessors. […]
River Revival: Reconnecting St. Louis River to Superior
“People travel from all over the world to see this and we don’t have to!” says Alyssa Johnson, Program Manager at St. Louis River Alliance. “The river breeds a lot of life. The amount of birds we have migrating is incredible. The diversity of plants is incredible. It makes you feel big and small.” In […]
Compassion for Residents: Van Camp Embraces New Role at Catholic Charities Bureau
Few would argue that the scenic drive through Northwestern Wisconsin is often a portrait of tranquility. It offers vast stretches of pine trees, the shimmering expanse of Lake Superior and quiet towns tucked away from the rush of urban life. But for Clair Van Camp, these roads represent something more profound. It is a way […]
Insurance in a Challenging Market
It is no secret that the cost of living has been a hot topic the last few years. Increased cost of living has affected the entire nation – this includes housing, groceries, healthcare and the most dreaded, insurance. What is causing this and what can you do to offset the increase? Insurance carriers look to […]
The City of Superior is Declared a Bird City Community
The City of Superior has once again been recognized as a Bird City Wisconsin community. This recognition celebrates communities working to create healthier environments for both birds and people through habitat conservation, sustainability efforts, education and community engagement. Superior offers some incredible birdwatching opportunities, especially during migration seasons when Wisconsin Point and the St. Louis River Estuary […]
Superior’s Dog Parks Are Open for the Summer
Superior’s dog parks are officially OPEN, and there are many to choose from! Each season, the City of Superior transforms select outdoor hockey rinks into neighborhood off-leash dog parks during the non-skating months. They are located at Wade Bowl, Red Barn, Carl Gullo, Allouez and Pattison Park rinks, giving residents convenient places across the city […]
Wade Bowl Splash Pad is Officially Open
The Wade Bowl Splash Pad is officially OPEN and ready for use. This family-friendly attraction features accessible water elements designed so everyone can join in on the fun, regardless of age or ability. This project continues the City of Superior’s commitment to investing in family-friendly recreational spaces for the community. The feature will be […]
UW-Superior’s LiveWell to Host Stand-up Paddleboarding Events at Barker’s Island
LiveWell, an initiative of the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being, will host free stand-up paddleboarding events starting Wednesday, June 17, and continuing every other Wednesday through Aug. 26. Coordinated with North Shore SUP, the events will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Barker’s Island in Superior. Staff from North […]