Superior
Coverage of Superior in the Nexus archive.
- Search for missing Mendota Heights man, 89, continues after car found in Wisconsin
The car of 89-year-old Edward Hanton from Mendota Heights was found in Douglas County, Wisconsin, but he remains missing. Authorities report he left his home heading to Superior, Wisconsin, and his last known cellphone location was in Danbury, Wisconsin. His family noted he has memory issues but no dementia diagnosis.
- Mendota Heights police seek missing 89-year-old possibly driving to Superior, WI
Mendota Heights police are searching for 89-year-old Edward Hanton, who left his home in a green 2021 Honda CRV with license plate PSH740 and was last seen in Danbury, Wisconsin. Authorities believe he may be attempting to reach Superior, Wisconsin, and are concerned for his well-being. Hanton is described as 5'6" tall, bald, with blue eyes, wearing a light blue plaid flannel, dark blue jacket, blue jeans, and brown loafers.
- Top female doctor files $2.7m lawsuit claiming 'sexist' superior broke promise to make her new face of hospital after boss retired
A top female doctor has filed a $2.7 million lawsuit against her superior, alleging sexist behavior and breaking a promise to appoint her as the hospital's new leader following the boss's retirement.
- Milwaukee municipal power effort follows path of other communities
Milwaukee officials are exploring municipalization of electric utilities due to rising energy bills and dissatisfaction with We Energies. The city's typical residential energy bill has increased 30% since 2022, with further hikes expected. Challenges include out-of-city power generation, union labor issues under Act 10, and opposition from investor-owned utilities.
- Superior City Council pushes back on future data center plans
Superior City Council in Wisconsin enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centers, directing city administration to deny applications and the planning commission to study zoning and impacts. The mayor noted no data center proposals have been submitted to the city.
- RTD could cut Superior's only neighborhood bus route, town says
RTD is proposing to discontinue Route 228, the only neighborhood bus route in Superior, amid a $250 million budget shortfall. Advocates, including Jack Rosenthal and Commuting Solutions, argue the route is a critical lifeline for regional connectivity, while Superior officials invested $100,000 in bus stop improvements. A vote on the route's future is scheduled for July, with public meetings in June 2026.