When the Badge Becomes the Brand—and You’re the Product Welcome to Superior, Wisconsin. Population: Sketchy Decisions. And Currently Four Federal Rights Lawsuits. Jim’s going to have to take his shoes off pretty quick just to…
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Superior WI City Council: Democracy with a Dash of Drama
Welcome to the Superior City Council, where local governance meets small-town reality TV. This band of elected officials is responsible for making big decisions, like whether to fill that massive pothole on Tower Avenue or just turn it into a tourist attraction.
Comprised of folks who genuinely love Superior—and occasionally love to hate each other—the council is a colorful mix of lifelong locals, political rookies, and the occasional power couple. Meetings are part policy, part performance art, and always a little unpredictable.
From budget debates to heated discussions about which festival gets the biggest beer tent, Superior’s City Council keeps the spirit of civic engagement alive—sometimes too alive. If you’re looking for transparent government with a side of small-town squabbles, you’ve found it.
Democracy? Never Heard of Her — Superior Council Votes Stay More Hidden Than Mayor Paine’s Budget Math
In Superior, democracy struggles as council votes go unrecorded. Ask your leaders: Why the secrecy? Transparency is vital for accountability!
Final Soupnutz Episode – Dear Jim
Final Episode Note: Dear Jim This is the last episode of Soupnutz — not because the work is done, but because the silence has become too loud to ignore. We began Soupnutz to follow the…
Mayor Paine and Director Serck Sued for Civil Rights Violations
Mayor officials face a lawsuit claiming misconduct over waterfront redevelopment favors The Shack restaurant, funded by taxpayers. Legal implications loom.
$4 Million in Sprinklers for Swingers: Superior’s Mayor Funds Golf Course While Kids Drink Water from Lead Pipes
Soupnutz City Budget Breakdown: Jim’s Budget Circus Rolls Into Town – Satirical Version A Budget, a Bond, and a Bag of Hot Air Mayor Jim Paine—Superior’s very own budget barista—served up a piping hot 2026…
‘Could’ve Slowed Things Down’: Cop’s Testimony May Cost Taxpayers in Cuyper’s Lawsuit
Police scrutiny mounts as testimony reveals confusion in tasing of DoorDash driver Cuypers; city leadership remains silent amid civil rights lawsuit.
FOIA Fiesta: Because Transparency Shouldn’t Require Telepathy
SoupNutz launches a document management system to give you access to over 1,000 years of FOIA documents. Your tax dollars, your documents!
City of Superior Accidentally Forwards Incompetence to the DNR
Explore the tangled bureaucracy of the Paine conservation easement in Superior, where officials face legal pitfalls and ethical issues—could this chaos lead to a public scandal?
SoupNutz Investigates: The Officer Rankila Seperation Agreement You Were Never Supposed to See
Discover the shocking story of Officer Rankila’s misconduct and the city’s cover-up. If you or someone you know faced unjust charges after an arrest by Rankila, contact us for justice.
SoupNutz Episode 21 – Wrong Turn on a One Way Street
Experience the powerful protest anthem ‘Wrong Turn on a One-Way Street’—a haunting rock ballad addressing injustice and law enforcement overreach.