Superior’s largest event of the year, the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, is about giving back to the community. But that doesn’t mean the dozens of teams in the dragon-headed wooden boats hold back their competitive streak.

The post The heats are on! Superior’s Dragon Boat Fest mixes family fun and fierce competition appeared first on WPR.

Leon Lewis will be honored with a marker and an exhibit opening Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Iron County Historical Museum in Hurley. Lewis' grandson Tom Read and Kristin Kolesar of the Iron County Historical Society and Museum spoke with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” about the legacy of the spymaster from Hurley.

The post Leon Lewis: The Nazi-fighting spymaster from a northern Wisconsin town appeared first on WPR.

Blue Heron Captain Rual Lee invited WPR’s Robin Washington on the mission to report on the scientists’ work for “Morning Edition.”

The post A rescue mission and deep-water study aboard the mighty Blue Heron appeared first on WPR.

Kevin Beardsley spoke about the adversity and opportunities facing the Port of Duluth-Superior with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition.” 

The post New port director addresses challenges of tariffs, grain elevator closure appeared first on WPR.