Simply Superior

Robin Washington speaks with Pat Huston, project engineer for the Minn. Department of Transportation about an interstate reconstruction project. Musicians Debra and Thomas Wayne King visit the show.

Republicans Tom Tiffany and David Kunelius debate before the Aug. 9 primary for the 7th US Congressional District seat. One Less Guest members Nick Muska and Ren Cooper talk with host Robin Washington about their move from Minnesota to California.

Democrat John Adams faces the winner of a Republican primary race between Chanz Green and John Schey who face off on Aug. 9. Woodblind plays at the Concert Cafe.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with Duluth News Tribune executive editor Rick Lubbers and Wisconsin Public Radio's Danielle Kaeding.

First elected in 2009, 73rd Assembly District state Rep. Nick Milroy is retiring this year. Hoping to replace him is a fellow Democratic from Superior, Laura Gapske, who will not face a primary challenger, and two Republicans: Angie Sapik of Lake Nebagamon and Scott Luostari of Lakeside. The two were invited to share their thoughts on “Simply Superior” this week ahead of their Aug. 9 primary.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with Duluth News Tribune executive editor Rick Lubbers and Wisconsin Public Radio Superior-based reporter Danielle Kaeding.

This week on “Simply Superior,” host Robin Washington is joined by NAACP Branch President Classie Dudley. The Duluth native is the new executive director of Community Action Duluth. The area’s largest anti-poverty agency, CAD offers a variety of services – from free tax preparation to skills training – to residents from all walks of life on both sides of the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, as does the Duluth NAACP in its advocacy for justice. Dudley discusses the challenges and rewards of both vital organizations. Plus, how do you get to be the warm-up for one of the region’s most popular bands? For singer-songwriter Emma Jeanne Rothwell – or simply Emma Jeanne, as she prefers – it was winning the Palomino Grant, a competition that carried with it a $5,000 award presented by the band Trampled By Turtles, plus an opening spot at the group’s Bayfront Festival Park concert July 9. Emma Jeanne shares her music and speaks with Washington about her budding career.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with Duluth News Tribune executive editor Rick Lubbers. Wisconsin Public Radio Superior-based reporter Danielle Kaeding is away this week.

Two years after the tragedy that changed the world, the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is hallowed ground as George Floyd Square. It remains so – though now open to traffic after being blocked off for a year. In a rebroadcast from the first anniversary of the murder, “Simply Superior” host Robin Washington visited the street corner, listening to those from near and far who’ve come to reflect, organize and demonstrate. Washington also speaks with Superior African heritage activist Kym Young about how far the region and nation have come since Floyd’s death. We then hear from Howard Colbert, managing editor of the MinnPost with how things look now at the two-year anniversary. Also, singer-songwriter duo Bill and Kate Isles share their most popular songs in a year’s worth of online concerts they began with the onset of the pandemic.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with Duluth News Tribune executive editor Rick Lubbers. Wisconsin Public Radio Superior-based reporter Danielle Kaeding is away this week.