A Partnership Across the Sea
The City of Superior’s 30-Year Sister City Relationship with Ami-Machi Nearly 6,000 miles separate Superior, Wisconsin, from Ami-machi, Japan. Yet for nearly 30 years, the two communities have found ways to make that distance feel a little smaller. Located about 39 miles from Tokyo, Ami-machi is a community of agricultural landscapes, neighborhoods and small-town character. […]
Look Up: We Proudly Make Things Here
A Celebration of Manufacturing Month Sometimes the most important parts of a community are the easiest to overlook. In this capacity, I am referring to our manufacturing community. We drive past them on our way to work. We see their buildings along our waterfront, downtown, in our industrial parks and tucked into our neighborhoods. We […]
Northwood Tech’s Sponsor-a-Scholar Connects Education, Employers and Opportunity
Exodus Global Partnership Helps Students Build Skilled Careers While Strengthening the Regional Workforce For two Northwood Technical College graduates, an investment in their education became a direct path to careers in the skilled trades. Exodus Global has sponsored two Northwood Tech students through the College’s Sponsor-a-Scholar program, one in welding and one in machine tool […]
PS Profile: Maria Cuzzo
Maria Cuzzo is the Interim Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and has been for a few months since previous chancellor Renee Wachter became the interim president of the UW system. Once that period ends, Cuzzo explained, her intention is that her service as interim chancellor will end, too. Unlike so many that take on […]
Let the Goin’ Postal Experts Do Your Mailing
It’s a predicament that we have all unwittingly created for ourselves. We know that we need to purchase a present for someone who lives out of town. Understanding that, we are pleased with ourselves that we got out early and made our purchase. Then comes the moment of truth: We have the present, and now […]
Superior Vision: Facility Improvements For the Future
Creating a welcoming and inspiring workspace for the students of Superior is crucial to maintaining a functional educational environment. In the next two years, the School District of Superior will undertake several facility improvements to enrich and enhance the learning atmosphere for all Spartans. What’s Going On at SMS & Bryant? Superior Middle School and […]
Youth Movement
New Youth Leadership Program at UW-Superior Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Community Leaders A new Youth Leadership Program is giving Superior High School students an opportunity to explore careers, build leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of their community – all while helping shape the future of Douglas County. Developed through the University […]
Anchored in Service
McCoshen Guides Hope Across Northern Wisconsin Across the vast landscape of northern Wisconsin, long winters and geographic isolation can quietly compound human need. In communities stretching from the shores of Lake Superior in Douglas County, down through the Northwoods, many individuals and families face hardships. This includes adults living with developmental disabilities, elderly residents seeking […]
How Much Do I Actually Need for a Down Payment?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make, and one of the most common questions we hear is, “How much do I actually need for a down payment?” The good news: probably less than you think. Your down payment depends on the type of loan, the property you’re buying and […]