Simply Superior

A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding.

Today on “Simply Superior,” host Robin Washington looks back to when Duluth had its own NFL team. Guest Chuck Frederick, author of “Leatherheads of the North,” tells the story of the Duluth Eskimos and the Superior duo that led them. We then hear from area musician Christopher David Hanson as he shares his roots rock music and the influences behind it.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding.

We learn about the view from the bench with Judge Shawn and former Judge Shaun, this week on “Simply Superior.” Host Robin Washington speaks with newly appointed Minnesota Sixth District Judge Shawn Pearson and his immediate predecessor, Shaun Floerke, who is now the new president of the Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation. Then, we hear from folks involved with this weekend’s Great Northern Squash Festival, as Washington talks with two of the organizers and performers.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding.

This week on “Simply Superior,” host Robin Washington covers opposing views of the controversial $700 million gas power plant being planned for Superior. Guests include gas plant company partners and Sierra Club activists. Then, as the Edna G. tugboat had its 125 th birthday celebration last week, we hear from 12-year-old Eddie Ojard who performed at the event. Ojard is a composer and keyboardist who is the descendant of both an Edna G. captain and the operator of a tugboat company serving the Port of Duluth-Superior. Eddie shares his works, including “Tugboats” and other compositions paying homage.

As an unhealthy haze returns over the Twin Ports area this week, “Simply Superior” host Robin Washington speaks with guests about the fire causing the new round of smoke, this time located nearby in Minnesota. Next, on a lighter note, we celebrate National Waffle Day at the new Superior Waffles that just opened on Tower Avenue. The program then features musical guest AfroGeode, who headlines Duluth Superior Pride at Bayfront Park on Sept. 4. We hear selections of her work and blossoming career. We finish out the show with our weekly digest of regional news with Brooks Johnson of the Star Tribune’s North Report team.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson.

Today on “Simply Superior,” host Robin Washington speaks with Twin Ports’ musician Sarah Krueger (pictured) about her new super group and recording. Krueger has joined musicians from Low, Trampled by Turtles, Bon Iver and Taylor Swift’s drummer to create LANUE, a project and album with a distinct sound. Krueger shares selections from their album. Also on the program, Washington speaks with Andrew Donahue, director of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Superior, about the challenges of doing business as we wait for an elusive “all clear” during the ongoing shifts and changes of the pandemic. Plus, Brooks Johnson of the Star Tribune’s North Report team and WPR News reporter Danielle Kaeding join Washington for our weekly digest of regional news.

A look back at the week’s news highlights with The Star Tribune’s Brooks Johnson and Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Danielle Kaeding.