Simply Superior

An archipelago along the south shore of Lake Superior known as The Apostle Islands was designated a national park in 1970. In celebration of that anniversary, a virtual symposium was recently held about the rich history, vast resources and diverse ecology of the islands. Hear excerpts from the presentations, and poetry about the Apostle Islands on this edition of “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.

Spring in the Northland inevitably means flooding as streams and creeks overflow with falling rain and melting snow. This week on “Simply Superior” host Robin Washington talks with experts from Duluth and Superior about how each city prepares for the seasonal surge of water. Plus, the music of Florence Price performed by two St. Scholastica faculty members.

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

Host Robin Washington speaks with health experts about the ongoing work of getting the community vaccinated, including dispelling common myths about the shots. Plus, one of those health experts does double duty as this week’s featured performing artist.

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

Andrew Donahue, director of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Superior, shares relief programs and strategies for small businesses to make it through what everyone hopes are the final months of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a transportation sector forecast as the Great Lakes shipping season resumes, and our first Sound Judgment contest .

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

A Duluth hiker is celebrating her accomplishment and challenging stereotypes after finishing a two and a half-month trek across the wild spaces of Wisconsin. She joins host Robin Washington to reflect on her journey this week on “Simply Superior”. Plus, the state’s new diversity and equity advisory group gets down to business.

As the country focuses on the murder trial of now-former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, host Robin Washington takes an in-depth look at the financial crimes he’s also charged with. Plus, local musician Shane Nelson reflects on a year without live performances.