Mayor Jim Paine’s weak leadership shows as Superior’s tourism plan fails, focusing on sales tax instead of real attractions, unlike Duluth. There’s a clear need for vision and strategy.
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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.
BREAKING: Mayor Jim Confuses Lawsuits with Progress Again
In Superior, a new policy requires police to testify in court, exposing issues in local governance. Mayor Jim’s legacy is tainted by wrongful arrests, showing a gap in trust between leaders and the community.
📥 New at SoupNutz : The Download Dumpster is Open for Business!
We’re cracking open the vault. Starting this week, SoupNutz.net is adding a Downloads section—your one-stop shop for every juicy, awkward, and occasionally incriminating document we’ve received through public records and FOIA requests over the years….
July 1st City Clowncil Meeting – Superior Council Approves Water Fix—Accidentally Does Its Job Finally
Explore the chaotic charm of Superior, Wisconsin, where council meetings resemble theater, as local politicians clash over tree planting while seeking real progress amid performative governance.
Blocked IPs and Checkboxes of Doom: JustFOIA Now Starring in ‘Who Filed That Damn Request?!
Uncover the troubling reality in Superior, Wisconsin, where residents struggle with blocked FOIA requests and a city council that values power over accountability, revealing a lack of oversight.
Lindsey Graskey’s $500K Grain Elevator Project Sparks Controversy Over Costs
Superior’s city council discusses a $500,000 mural on a grain elevator, raising concerns over spending priorities as residents face crumbling infrastructure and higher taxes.
BBQ, Bureaucracy, and Bullsh*t—A Truly Superior 4th of July Story
Celebrate with Mayor Jim Paine and his quirky chief of staff, Rebecca Shifty Scherf, as fireworks and BBQs showcase the fun side of politics in Superior, Wisconsin!
Mayor Jim Paine Rips SWL&P Spending—Then Volunteers to Be Their Chief Money-Spender
Mayor Jim Paine is criticized for mishandling federal utility funds, raising concerns about his financial understanding and accountability in local governance as residents struggle with bills.
City Council Chaos: Strip Club Hours Discussed with Mayor’s Weird Committees!
In the chaotic Superior City Council, Mayor Jim Paine juggles strange committees—from strip clubs to dog poop—turning governance into a bizarre spectacle where quirky agendas overshadow serious issues.
When Mayor Jim Plays King: The NTEC Shutdown Without a Vote
Mayor Jim Paine’s drastic actions against the Nemadji Trail Energy Center have triggered federal lawsuits, raising doubts about his leadership and leading to costly legal battles for Superior.