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Douglas County, WI: The Wild West of Wisconsin Politics
Welcome to Douglas County—where the trees outnumber the people, and local politics make reality TV look boring. Nestled in the rugged beauty of northern Wisconsin, Douglas County is where Lake Superior crashes against the shore, deer outnumber residents, and everyone’s got an opinion on how to fix the roads (spoiler: they never get fixed).
Home to the city of Superior—aka Duluth’s scrappier sibling—Douglas County is a patchwork of small towns, sprawling forests, and enough community boards to make your head spin. Whether it’s figuring out who actually runs what, our political scene is a mix of passionate arguments and good old-fashioned Midwestern stubbornness.
How Superior PD Turned a Search Warrant into No Charges and Another Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit (Read the Latest Lawsuit)
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…
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
Testimony Reveals Confusion, Cuypers Not a Threat Before Tasing Three officers who testified against Ian Cuypers in a July 2024 municipal court trial now face new scrutiny as their own words contradict the justifications for…
Coming Monday – Superior Police Officer Testimony Breaks Down in Court—Cuypers Lawsuit Gains Steam
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….
Rezoning Denied, Deal Destroyed — The Latest Civil Rights Lawsuit Jim Paine Doesn’t Want You to Read
New lawsuit accuses Superior officials of blocking business growth and transparency, raising concerns over local investment and accountability.
Unveiling City Hall: The Dirty Secrets City Hall Hopes You’ll Never See
Discover why transparency in government matters! Access city documents easily with our new Document Library—no more FOIA hassles!