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of, Douglas County in the

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. The population was 26,751 at the 2020 census. Located at the junction of U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 53, it is immediately north of, and adjacent to, both the Village of Superior and the Town of Superior. Its neighborhoods include Billings Park, North End, South Superior, Central Park, East End, Allouez, and Itasca. Billings Park, South Superior, East End, and North End each have small business districts. Superior is at the western end of

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in northwestern Wisconsin. Bordered by Saint Louis, Superior, and Allouez bays, the city is framed by two rivers: the Nemadji and the Saint Louis. Superior and the neighboring city across the bay,

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, form a single metropolitan area called the

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. They share a harbor that is one of the most important ports on the

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. Both cities feature museum ships ( in Duluth and in Superior), devoted to the local maritime heritage. Superior was the final port of call for before her sinking on November 10, 1975. It is an industrial city, with ship harbors along two sides, several large rail yards, an oil refinery, and shipyard.

History

The first log cabin in Superior was erected in September 1853 on the banks of the Nemadji River, at the same time that ground was broken for construction of the

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and ship canal at Sault Ste. Marie,

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. This was intended to allow ships to bypass the rapids at that site. Superior was incorporated as a city on March 25,1889. Around the same time Superior became the seat of newly formed Douglas County. Immediately there was eagerness for a railroad from

to the Pacific Coast, and investment flowed in, but then the Panic of 1857 hit, investment slowed, and the population of the new city collapsed from 2500 to 500. 25 years later the Northern Pacific Railway and other rail lines finally arrived, fulfilling the dream of a rail and water highway from coast to coast. In 1883 General John H. Hammond formed the Land and River Improvement Company, which developed much of West Superior, including the West Superior Iron and Steel plant. Numerous grain, coal and lumber businesses formed in the same period. In the Boom Period from 1888 to 1892, Land and River Improvement and others built impressive architect-designed business blocks on Tower Avenue, seeing Superior as the "new Chicago." Many of the investors were from out East, so the buildings received names like the New Jersey Block and the Maryland Block. By 1892, population was 34,000. Then the Panic of 1893 hit, and development slowed again. Between 1890 and 1920, the city was heavily settled by migrants from the eastern United States as well as immigrants from over 15 countries, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Poland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia. File:Fairlawn Mansion.jpg,

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, built by Superior's three-time mayor Martin Pattison for his family in 1891. The 42-room mansion is now a museum. File:The twin ports-Superior, Wisconsin, Duluth, Minnesota.jpg, 1915 panoramic map of the

, Superior on the left and

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on the right File:MinnesotaBlockSuperiorWI.JPG, Minnesota Block (Board of Trade Building), built 1892

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. Most of Superior is level with a gradual slope toward Lake Superior.

Climate

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, the population was 26,751. The

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was . There were 12,593 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 87.7%

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, 2.1% Native American, 1.8%

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, 0.9% Asian, 0.1%

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, 0.6% from

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, and 6.7% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.1%

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of any race.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 27,244 people, 11,670 households, and 6,548 families residing in the city. The

was . There were 12,328 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.5%

, 1.4%

, 2.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% from

, and 3.1% from two or more races.

people of any race were 1.4% of the population. There were 11,670 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 27,368 people, 11,609 households, and 6,698 families residing in the city. The

was 740.9 people per square mile (286.1/km²). There were 12,196 housing units at an average density of 330.2 per square mile (127.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.26%

, 0.68%

, 2.23% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.04%

, 0.26% from

, and 1.69% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were

of any race. 15.8% were of

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, 13.6%

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, 10.9%

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, 9.3%

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, 7.2%

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, 6.9%

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and 5.3% American ancestry. There were 11,609 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91. The city's median household income was $31,921, and the median family income was $41,093. Males had a median income of $33,712 versus $22,073 for females. The

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for the city was $17,253. 13.4% of the population and 9.6% of families were below the

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. 16.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

Economy

The transportation industry accounts for more than 1,000 jobs. The

of Duluth–Superior, the largest in the

, welcomes both domestic and foreign vessels. Bulk solids (such as grain) make up much of the tonnage handled by the port, and the silos of such port facilities are visible on the Superior waterfront. In 2004, the port's busiest year since 1979, more than 41.4 million metric tons were shipped out of the port. Burlington Northern Railroad has an operations hub in Superior.

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operates a refinery in Superior. The refinery is located along a pipeline connecting western Canada and the Midwest. On April 26, 2018, there was an explosion at the refinery around 10:00 AM. Douglas County then issued a state of emergency due to heavy smoke. Around 1:00 PM, the county issued evacuation for residents and workers north, east and west, and south of the refinery. There were 20 initial injuries, and five were transported to the hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. No fatalities were reported. Growing area manufacturers include FenTech, Inc., which manufactures vinyl doors and windows; Charter NEX Films, a producer of plastic films; Genesis Attachments, manufacturer of shears and grapples;

Amsoil AMSOIL Inc. is an American corporation based in Superior, Wisconsin that primarily formulates and packages synthetic lubricants, fuel additives, and filters. Company founder Albert J. Amatuzio developed several synthetic motor oil formulations t ...

, a producer of synthetic motor oil and lubricants; and Crane Song Ltd., a manufacturer of discrete Class A electronics for recording studios. Fraser Shipyards also provides many jobs to local residents. They repower and repair commercial vessels.

Arts and culture

Superior Public Library is located in downtown Superior.

Parks and recreation

There are several parks in the city, including the second largest municipal forest in the United States, located in the city's Billings Park neighborhood.

Government

The current mayor of Superior is Jim Paine, who was first elected in 2017.

Education

Superior is served by the

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, which has one high school, one middle school, and six elementary schools, with a total enrollment of over 5,000 students. Superior High School enrolls more than 1,500 students. Its mascot is Sparty the Spartan. Over 1,400 students are also enrolled in the Maple School District. Parochial schools include the Catholic Cathedral School, the Protestant-based Maranatha Academy and Twin Ports Baptist School. The

University of Wisconsin–Superior The University of Wisconsin–Superior (UW–Superior or UWS) is a public liberal arts university in Superior, Wisconsin. UW–Superior grants associate, bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees. The university enrolls 2,559 undergraduates ...

(UWS) is a public liberal arts college. Originally opened as a state Normal School (teacher's college), UWS became part of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971.

Northwood Technical College Northwood Technical College (formerly known as Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College or WITC) is a public technical college with campuses in Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior, Wisconsin. There are also outreach centers in Balsam ...

offers skill development and technical education, with an enrollment of over 2,200.

Media

Print media

*The ''Superior Telegram'', local twice-weekly print newspaper *''

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'', published by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Superior *''Positively Superior'', a bi-monthly business-to-business magazine that focuses exclusively on Superior and Douglas County

Radio

KDKE KDKE (102.5 FM, "Duke FM") is a classic country radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota (licensed to Superior, Wisconsin). KDKE is owned by Midwest Communications, which also owns WDSM, WDUL, KDAL, KDAL-FM and KTCO in Duluth. All the Duluth s ...

102.5 FM – classic

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* KUWS 91.3 FM – Ideas network of

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WDSM WDSM (710 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Superior, Wisconsin, serving the Duluth-Superior area of Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. WDSM is owned and operated by Midwest Communications and broadcasts a ...

710 AM – News Talk Information *

WDUL WDUL (970 AM) is a radio station licensed in Superior, Wisconsin. The station is owned and operated by Midwest Communications, which owns six stations in Duluth, Minnesota. All the Duluth stations share the same studio location at 11 East Superio ...

970 AM – Sports * WGHF-LP 93.7 FM – Superior Seventh-Day Adventist Church * WSSU (FM) 88.5 FM – WPR News & Classical

Television

Many of the stations serving Superior come from the

Duluth , settlement_type = City , nicknames = Twin Ports (with Superior), Zenith City , motto = , image_skyline = , image_caption = Clockwise from top: urban Duluth skyline; Minnesota ...

market: *6

KBJR-TV KBJR-TV (channel 6) is a television station licensed to Superior, Wisconsin, United States, serving the Duluth, Minnesota, area as an affiliate of NBC and CBS. It is owned by Gray Television alongside CW+ affiliate KDLH (channel 3). Both stat ...

(NBC/CBS) – Superior *3

KDLH KDLH (channel 3) is a television station in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, affiliated with The CW Plus. It is owned by Gray Television alongside Superior, Wisconsin–licensed dual NBC/CBS affiliate KBJR-TV, channel 6 (and its Chisholm, Minn ...

(The CW) – Duluth *8 WDSE (PBS) – Duluth *10

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(ABC) – Duluth *21 KQDS (Fox) – Duluth *27

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(Family Chanel) – Duluth

Infrastructure

Transportation

Major highways

The following routes are located within the city of Superior. *

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– John Blatnik Bridge * U.S. Highway 2 – Belknap Street(western portion) E. 2nd Street/US Highway 53 (eastern portion) * U.S. Highway 53 *

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– Tower Avenue * Wisconsin Highway 105 – Central Avenue

Airport

Richard I. Bong Airport (KSUW) serves the city and surrounding communities.

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in Duluth is the nearest commercial airport, with service on three commercial and two cargo airlines, as of December 2018.

Bus

*The Duluth Transit Authority provides Superior and nearby Duluth with fixed-route and dial-a-ride public bus service.

Rail

A proposed

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route running between

Duluth , settlement_type = City , nicknames = Twin Ports (with Superior), Zenith City , motto = , image_skyline = , image_caption = Clockwise from top: urban Duluth skyline; Minnesota ...

and the

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has a planned stop in Superior and is the final stop before arriving in Duluth or the first stop after departing from Duluth. Previously, Superior was served by passenger rail until 1984 at the Superior Union Station.

Notable people

James H. Agen James Herman Agen (April 29, 1847 – October 5, 1921) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, Agen moved with his family to Wyoming County, New York. During the American Civil War, Agen served in the 1st Regimen ...

, Wisconsin State Representative *

Wallace W. Andrew Wallace W. Andrew (December 25, 1850 – January 18, 1919) was an American businessman and politician. Biography Born in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Andrew and his parents moved to Oregon, Wisconsin. Andrew was involved with the grain and ...

, Wisconsin State Representative *

Morrie Arnovich Morris Arnovich (November 16, 1910 – July 20, 1959) nicknamed "Snooker", was an American baseball player. Arnovich played in Major League Baseball between 1936 and 1946 and played in the World Series winning team in 1940 as a part of the Cinci ...

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All-Star outfielder *

Dave Bancroft David James Bancroft (April 20, 1891 – October 9, 1972) was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Robins ...

player and manager, member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame * David Francis Barry, photographer of the American West * David L. Bazelon, Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals *

Kris Benson Kristin James Benson (born November 7, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played for several teams between 1999 and 2010. A highly touted prospect, Benson was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996. ...

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player *

Niko Bogojevic Nikola Bogojevic (born December 21, 1991) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Otis. After signing with WWE in 2016, he was assigned to their developmental ...

, professional wrestler for

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Richard Bong Richard "Dick" Ira Bong (September 24, 1920 – August 6, 1945) was a United States Army Air Forces major and Medal of Honor recipient in World War II. He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the country's top flying ace ...

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recipient and top flying ace of the U.S. in

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C.A. Bottolfsen Clarence Alfred Bottolfsen (October 10, 1891July 18, 1964) was an American publisher and politician from Idaho, a member of the Idaho Republican Party. He served as the state's 17th and 19th governor, from 1939 to 1941 and again from 1943 to 194 ...

, 17th and 19th Governor of Idaho * Charles J. Bouchard, Wisconsin State Representative *

Dave Bronson David Bronson (born June 26, 1958) is an American politician, pilot, and retired military officer who is the 9th and current mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. Early life and education Bronson was born in Superior, Wisconsin. H ...

, Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska *

Esther Bubley Esther Bubley (February 16, 1921 – March 16, 1998) was an American photographer who specialized in expressive photos of ordinary people in everyday lives. She worked for several agencies of the American government and her work also featured in s ...

, photographer *

Solanus Casey Solanus Casey, OFM Cap. (November 25, 1870 – July 31, 1957), born Bernard Francis Casey, was a priest of the Catholic Church in the United States and was a professed member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He was known during his lifetim ...

, priest and a "blessed" of the Catholic Church * Carl Cashion,

player *

Agnes Charbonneau Agnes Charbonneau was an American educator and politician. Born in Ironwood, Michigan, Charbonneau went to Bessemer High School and then received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in physical education and public speaking. She l ...

, Wisconsin State Representative * Frank Christopherson Jr., Wisconsin State Representative * Paul Clemens,

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general * Charles H. Crownhart, Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court * Albert W. Durley, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer * Russ Ennis,

player * Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, editorial cartoonist *

William R. Foley William R. Foley (May 11, 1908 – June 17, 1988) was an American lawyer and politician. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, Foley went to the Superior State Teachers College and then received his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in ...

, Wisconsin State Representative * James B. French, Wisconsin State Representative *

Bud Grant Harry Peter "Bud" Grant Jr. (born May 20, 1927) is a former head coach and player of American football, Canadian football, and a former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Grant served as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings ...

, head coach of the

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from 1967–1983; 1985, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and

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* Lawrence M. Hagen, Wisconsin State Representative * Ogden H. Hammond, diplomat and New Jersey politician *

Christine Hoberg Christine Hoberg is an American singer-songwriter and electronic music producer from Superior, Wisconsin, currently based in Minneapolis. She has worked previously with artists such as Flight Facilities, Kiings, Ivan Gough, and Feenixpawl. Sh ...

, singer-songwriter and music producer *

William E. Hoehle William E. Hoehle was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography Hoehle was born on March 17, 1866, in Kings County, New York. In 1869, he moved to Port Washington, Wisconsin. After residing in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, ...

, Wisconsin State Representative *

George Hudnall George B. Hudnall was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate. Biography Hudnall was born on January 9, 1864, in Rural, Wisconsin. He lived on a farm until he was 24 years old, when he began teaching and took up the study of law. He ...

, Wisconsin State Senator *

Eastman Johnson Jonathan Eastman Johnson (July 29, 1824 – April 5, 1906) was an American painter and co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, with his name inscribed at its entrance. He was best known for his genre paintings, paintings of ...

, artist, co-founder of the

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* Doc Kelley, NFL player * Bill LaBounty, songwriter/musician *

Tuffy Leemans Alphonse Emil "Tuffy" Leemans (November 12, 1912 – January 19, 1979) was an American football fullback and halfback who played on both offense and defense. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978 and was named in 1969 to th ...

, NFL player, member of the

* Irvine L. Lenroot, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and Judge of the U.S. Court of Customs and Patents Appeals * Victor Linley, Wisconsin State Senator * Robert J. MacDonald,

State Senator *

James S. Mace James S. Mace was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography Mace was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He eventually became a switchman and switch foreman on the Great Northern Railway and settled in Superior, Wisconsin. Political career Mace ...

, Wisconsin State Representative * Gordon MacQuarrie, journalist and outdoors writer * Bruce Mathison, NFL player * Edgar G. Mills, Wisconsin State Representative and Senator *

Thomas Brooks Mills Thomas Brooks Mills (October 12, 1857March 19, 1930) was an American politician and businessman. He was the 35th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and also served in the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1890s. Biography Born in the town of ...

, Wisconsin politician * Thomas B. Murray, Wisconsin State Representative *

Ernie Nevers Ernest Alonzo Nevers (June 11, 1902 – May 3, 1976), sometimes known by the nickname "Big Dog", was an American football and baseball player and football coach. Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the first half of the 20th ...

, member of both College and Pro Football Halls of Fame *

Marian Nixon Marian Nixon (born Marja Nissinen; October 20, 1904 – February 13, 1983) was an American film actress. Sometimes credited as Marion Nixon, she appeared in more than 70 films. Career Born in Superior, Wisconsin, to parents of Finnish descent, ...

, actress * Ray J. Nye, Wisconsin State Senator * Scott O'Brien, special teams coordinator of the New England Patriots *

Bob Olson Bob Olson (Born May 1948) is a former American football player born in Superior, Wisconsin. He attended Notre Dame where he played linebacker between 1968 and 1969 and became team captain. In the 1970 Cotton Bowl Classic game against the Universit ...

, football player * Byron C. Ostby, Wisconsin State Representative * Angus B. Rothwell, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin * Augustine Francis Schinner, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Superior and

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* Lewis B. Schwellenbach, U.S. Secretary of Labor * Frank D. Sheahan, Wisconsin State Representative *

John Shuster John Shuster ( ; born November 3, 1982) is an American curler who lives in Superior, Wisconsin. He led Team USA to gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics, the first American team to ever win gold in curling. He also won a bronze medal at the 2006 Wi ...

, curler * Mike Sislo, NHL *

Henry Clay Sloan Henry Clay Sloan (August 12, 1846January 19, 1915) was an American lawyer and politician. He served two non-consecutive terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His father, , and uncle, , both served in the United States House of Representatives. ...

, Wisconsin State Representative * Edward Stack, Wisconsin State Representative * James S. Stack, Wisconsin State Representative * Don Stivers, artist * Doug Sutherland, NFL player * Tarzan Taylor, NFL player * David Tipton, NFL player * Leonard Patrick Walsh, United States District Court judge in Washington, D.C. * Albert D. Whealdon, Wisconsin State Representative * Jarvis White, Wisconsin State Representative * Jeffrey Williams,

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astronaut *

Oliver E. Williamson Oliver Eaton Williamson (September 27, 1932 – May 21, 2020) was an American economist, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and recipient of the 2009 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which he shared with Elinor Ostro ...

, winner of the 2009

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in economics * F. A. Woodward, Superior mayor, Arizona State Senator

Religion

Superior is the episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Superior, and the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior is the mother church of the diocese. Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, located in the East End of Superior, has been noted for its architecture. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is the only congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod located in Superior. It recently moved from its original location on Belknap Street to a new campus on North 28th Street. Pilgrim Lutheran Church is located along Belknap Street near the University of Wisconsin–Superior. United Presbyterian Church represents the Presbyterian Church U.S.A as a merger of three churches in a new church building. Faith United Methodist Church is the result of a merger of the city's original three Methodist Churches: First, Central and Trinity. Many small churches dot the city's neighborhoods, representing most major denominations.

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