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A powerful, gritty visual scene capturing the essence of systemic injustice. A police officer in uniform, his face shadowed and expression cold, stands beside a badly mangled car wreck under harsh streetlights. In the foreground, empty alcohol containers lie discarded, starkly contrasting the flashing red and blue police lights. Nearby, grieving family members cling to one another in anguish, holding a photo of a young father and infant. In the background, a judge’s bench looms, with scales of justice tipped grotesquely toward a pile of money marked “Bail $15,000.” The officer smirks slightly, a badge and pension papers visible in his hand, while a police chief offers a dismissive shrug, labeled with the words “stain on the badge.” Above the scene, a dark sky looms with the phrase “Justice is blind” etched in the clouds, half-erased by a seeing-eye dog with selective vision.

Final Soupnutz Episode – Dear Jim

in City Council Superior Wisconsin Jenny Van Sickle Mayor Jim Paine Police Department on November 10, 2025 November 10, 2025

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…

A police officer with hands raised in front of a police car with flashing lights at night.

‘Could’ve Slowed Things Down’: Cop’s Testimony May Cost Taxpayers in Cuyper’s Lawsuit

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine Police Department on November 3, 2025 February 24, 2026

Police scrutiny mounts as testimony reveals confusion in tasing of DoorDash driver Cuypers; city leadership remains silent amid civil rights lawsuit.

An animated police officer character surrounded by lightning effects in a nighttime urban setting.

Coming Monday – Superior Police Officer Testimony Breaks Down in Court—Cuypers Lawsuit Gains Steam

in City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine Police Department on October 30, 2025 November 11, 2025

A federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Ian Cuypers against the City of Superior and three officers centers on a 2024 traffic stop that ended in Cuypers being tased while working as a DoorDash driver….

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FOIA Fiesta: Because Transparency Shouldn’t Require Telepathy

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County Board Fire Department Mayor Jim Paine Police Department School District Sheriffs Department on October 23, 2025 February 24, 2026

SoupNutz launches a document management system to give you access to over 1,000 years of FOIA documents. Your tax dollars, your documents!

A red brick building with police officers standing in front and documents flying around.

SoupNutz Investigates: The Officer Rankila Seperation Agreement You Were Never Supposed to See

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Police Department on October 6, 2025 October 31, 2025

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.

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SoupNutz Episode 21 – Wrong Turn on a One Way Street

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Police Department on October 2, 2025 February 24, 2026

Experience the powerful protest anthem ‘Wrong Turn on a One-Way Street’—a haunting rock ballad addressing injustice and law enforcement overreach.

A young man in a red shirt is surrounded by police officers near a police car with flashing lights.

Can You Violate the 4th and Still Call It Law? Superior Sure Tried.

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Police Department on September 29, 2025 October 24, 2025

Ian Cuypers was prosecuted for a minor traffic violation that ended in a tasing. This highlights issues in local governance and the lack of accountability in municipal courts for civil rights abuses.

Cartoon illustration depicting two men shouting into megaphones outside a building labeled 'First Amendment'.

Why Is Superior’s Government So Afraid of the First Amendment?

When Locals Face Corruption, The First Amendment Is Their Best Shield “They Turned the Lights Off While I Was Lactating” – Inside LeRette’s Lawsuit In Superior, Wisconsin, scandal isn’t confined to backroom deals; it leaks…

An animated police officer character flying through the air with a trail of light behind him.

TASER! TASER! TASER! Superior PD Drops Another Voltage-Fueled Disaster on YouTube!

in City of Superior Police Department on June 16, 2025 June 20, 2025

In a funny video, a Superior officer’s failed sneak tackle gets turned around by a suspect, leading to a chaotic Taser mishap. Critics urge the department to focus on weight training!

Superior PD’s High‑Risk Stop Goes Viral…Again

in City of Superior Police Department on June 10, 2025 November 3, 2025

Watch the shocking body-cam footage of Ian Cuypers, a DoorDash driver tased during a traffic stop. He is suing Superior PD for excessive force and seeks crowdfunding for his legal battle.