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🌱 What happened the last time Superior tried to take over its utilities?

Superior, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Superior! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happened the last time Superior tried to take over its utilities?
  • What changes could Superior see under Douglas County’s new district attorney?
  • How Superior’s Spartans lost their lead and what’s next at home

Also on today's calendar: Lego Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Superior twice previously attempted utility takeovers (superiortelegram.com) — Superior once fought a yearslong legal battle over whether to take public ownership of Superior Water, Light & Power, even winning strong voter support before being blocked by court rulings and high purchase costs. As a new referendum approaches, this look back explains how earlier takeover attempts unfolded, why they failed, and what past leaders argued about utility rates and local control.
   

• Evers appoints Chad La Lor as Douglas County district attorney (northernnewsnow.com) — Douglas County residents, including those in Superior, will see a new face leading local prosecutions as Gov. Tony Evers appoints longtime law enforcement veteran Chad La Lor as district attorney through January 2029. La Lor, a former Superior police officer and UW–Superior graduate, says his experience across policing, defense, and prosecution will shape how he approaches public safety and treatment courts.
   

• Prep report: Denfeld gets into win column (superiortelegram.com) — Superior High School’s football team briefly grabbed a fourth-quarter lead before falling 31-9 to Chippewa Falls, dropping the Spartans to 1-6 ahead of next Friday’s home game against Hudson. A wider prep roundup also highlights strong performances by Northwestern, Duluth Denfeld, and other regional teams, giving Superior fans a snapshot of how neighboring programs are faring this season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • October is National Firewood Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using the occasion to spread the event’s slogan: “Buy It Where You Burn It!
    ” It’s important for Wisconsin residents and visitors to understand and observe the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources,… (Nextdoor )
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Superior. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Superior. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Superior here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Superior

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Superior

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.