Join us for the First Annual Taser & Toxic Tap Water Festival in Superior! Enjoy unique contests like the Lead Chug Championship and celebrate our city’s quirky spirit—nothing shocks like a great festival!
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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.
16 Minutes of Bureaucracy: Highlights from a Pointless School Board Meeting
Join us for the June Superior School Board meeting, where bureaucratic rituals and cheerful moments contrast with rising lunch costs and low reading scores, resembling a comedy show.
TASER! TASER! TASER! Superior PD Drops Another Voltage-Fueled Disaster on YouTube!
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
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.
Speed Trap City: Superior, WI’s Hidden Assault on Commuters’ Wallets
Discover the startling truth of Speed Trap City in Superior, Wisconsin, where rush hour is a ticketing bonanza, making every drive home a potential cash grab for local police.
Superior WI City Council: Why Manage Streets When Owning a Museum is Easier?
The Superior City Council has decided to take over the Douglas County Historical Society’s museum, sparking concerns about fiscal responsibility and management, leaving residents unsure if this will benefit local history.
Superior, WI: The Netflix True Crime Series Just Waiting to Happen
In Superior, Wisconsin, Mayor Jim Paine’s plan to hire a consultant for the troubled police department raises concerns, as the community seeks true accountability and reform over reputation management.
This Memorial Day, We Remember Sacrifice—And Forget Mayor Paine’s Integrity
Mayor Jim Paine’s testimony at the Public Service Commission showed a troubling lack of truthfulness, sparking concerns about accountability in Wisconsin’s politics and undermining integrity.
City Clowncil Meeting 3 Hours ! – Mayor Jim Recycles More Than Trash—Welcome Back, Jenny Van Sickle!
Experience the chaotic Superior Common Council meeting, where governance resembles a wild group therapy session. From funny committee mishaps to eye-opening debates, this three-hour event felt like a reality show!
Jim Paine’s Memorial Day Message: ‘Lie Big, Lie Often’
This Memorial Day, while we honor our fallen heroes, Mayor Jim Paine is busy crafting a masterclass in perjury that would make even the boldest of liars blush. With claims of ignorance and contradictions that rival a telenovela, Paine’s testimony under oath is a spectacle of deceit. As veterans are celebrated for their sacrifices, Paine seems to sacrifice the truth like it’s a game. Join us as we expose the curious case of Mayor Paine’s convenient amnesia and demand accountability in Wisconsin politics. Don’t let liars rewrite history—read on to uncover the truth!