Douglas County
Two Superior police officers under internal investigation; file to be reviewed by “special acting chief”
On July 31, 2025, the Monitor received a tip that two Superior police officers were under investigation, for unknown reasons. We immediately emailed Superior Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt and...
City of Superior releases Princess Theater feasibility study
In 2022, the City of Superior purchased two vacant buildings on Tower Avenue, both of which were in disrepair—one that formerly housed Frankie’s Tavern and an adjacent commercial building....
Seven-term Lakeside town supervisor resigns hours before being removed from office
The town board of Lakeside, Wisconsin, was scheduled to hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 15, 2025, for the sole purpose of considering a resolution which...
As Swim Creative fails to meet social media management goals, City of Superior considers doubling their compensation
On June 25, 2024, the City of Superior’s Tourism Development Commission approved a six-month marketing contract with Swim Creative. For $1,750 per month, Swim Creative was responsible for the...
City of Superior ignored complaints about houses cracking on Ohio Avenue, neighbors say
In February 2024, construction of three new Superior homes began on the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue. After the foundation holes were dug and filled with sand, a compactor...
Superior Public Safety Committee recommends spending 50K to resolve “urgent” police department issues
Superior Mayor Jim Paine and City Attorney Frog Prell were in attendance at the Superior Public Safety Committee meeting on April 17, 2025, to sell a proposal from the...
