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Superior Spent $50,000 So Mayor Jim Paine Could Nap in Peace

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Wisconsin News You Should Know: Milwaukee Cop Allegedly Used Flock Like a Creepy Ex With a Badge

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BUDGETS? WHAT BUDGETS?! City Hall Blows $1.3 MILLION Past Budget Limits Like Taxpayer Money Grows on Lake Superior Ice

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Court Docs – Civil Rights and FLSA Complaint – LeRette v. City of Superior & Champaigne (March 7, 2025)

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Election 2026: Voters vs. the Budget That Ate Superior

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Superior Sgt’s Federal Deposition – Countless Training Hours. Countless ‘I Don’t Recall.

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on February 21, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Sergeant Brown’s deposition reveals a troubling disconnect in police training and accountability, highlighting civil rights concerns and the costs to taxpayers.

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Why Superior’s Malicious Prosecution Could Cost Taxpayers Millions

in Brent Fennessey City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Sarah Anderson Tylor Elm on February 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

From traffic stop to federal lawsuit: When confusion costs more than a ticket, taxpayers deserve answers on unnecessary legal risks.

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Kid Still in the Superior School District? Blink Twice

in City Hall City of Superior Kathryn Guimond – Board Member Laura Gapske – Vice President Mayor Jim Paine Nick Olson – Treasurer Nick Schumacher – Clerk Shelly Moen – Board Member Steve Olson Superior School District on February 12, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

As enrollment plummets, schools face crisis while teachers battle budget cuts. Millennials are rethinking raising families in a shrinking city.

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“This Is Not a Close Case”: Superior Police Try to Hide Behind Qualified Immunity—Federal Judge Shreds It Like a Parking Ticket at a Frat Party

in Brent Fennessey City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Police Department Ruth Ludwig Sarah Anderson Tylor Elm on February 11, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Judge rules against qualified immunity for officers tasing an unarmed DoorDash driver, highlighting failures in law enforcement accountability.

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Superior’s New Game Show: Who Wants to Replace a Councilman?

in Brent Fennessey City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Sarah Anderson Tylor Elm on February 10, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Voters are pushing back against incumbency as challengers Schumacher and Greene aim to bring fresh perspectives to the 3rd District council seat.

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City Tells Public “All Good,” Emails Say “Oh Sh*t”

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine Police Department Tylor Elm on February 5, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Discover the tangled tale of Officer Justin Taylor, whose controversial exit from one police job led him right into another—taxpayer concerns abound!

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Superior School Taxes in 2026: The Credit Shrunk and Your Bill Got Jacked

in City of Superior Kathryn Guimond – Board Member Laura Gapske – Vice President Nick Olson – Treasurer Nick Schumacher – Clerk School District Shelly Moen – Board Member Steve Olson Superior School District on January 28, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Home values in Superior, WI surged, but so did school taxes! Discover how mill rates impact your wallet and budgeting this year. #PayUpSuperior

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Superior’s $pending Spree: How Your City Stacks Up Against Wisconsin Neighbors

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Douglas County Douglas County Board Mark Liebaert Mayor Jim Paine Superior School District on January 26, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Superior’s spending outpaces peer cities, raising questions for taxpayers: Is fiscal responsibility achievable without cutting services?

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Mayor Jim Paine’s Executive Budget Surge: The 2-Person Powerhouse Draining Your Tax Dollars?

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on January 24, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Mayor’s Office budget skyrockets despite just two staff. Public services lag, raising red flags on city spending and efficiency.

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Revealing the Tax Trap: How Douglas County’s Employers Empty Your Wallet

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Douglas County Douglas County Board Mark Liebaert Mayor Jim Paine Superior School District on January 21, 2026 March 17, 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Discover how owning a home in Superior feels like renting from the government, with taxes that leave you feeling squeezed.

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