Massive Tree Stump Remains in Superior Park After Storm

City officials plan to remove the large stump, which likely dates back 90 years, as part of ongoing park cleanup efforts.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A massive tree stump that was left behind after a powerful August windstorm remains in a park in Superior, Nebraska. The stump, which came from a tree with a 5-foot circumference, is so large that city officials say it will need to be cut in half and loaded by a loader onto a truck for transport to the city's burn pit. The city council is expected to approve a contract for additional park cleanup work at an upcoming meeting.

Why it matters

The fallen tree and remaining stump are a visible reminder of the damage caused by the August windstorm in Superior. Clearing the stump is part of the city's broader efforts to restore the park and prepare it for upcoming events, including the annual Candy Cane Lane holiday display.

The details

The large tree stump was left behind after a powerful windstorm in August knocked down a tree in the city park. One person initially mistook the stump for a new style of round picnic table. Park officials say the stump is so massive that it will need to be cut in half and loaded by a loader onto a truck to be transported to the city's burn pit for disposal.

  • The windstorm that knocked down the tree occurred in August.
  • The park was closed on November 1 for the setup of the Candy Cane Lane holiday display.
  • The Superior City Council is expected to approve a contract for additional park cleanup work at its next meeting on March 2.

The players

Superior City Council

The governing body of the city of Superior, Nebraska that is expected to approve a contract for additional park cleanup work.

Superior Park Officials

City officials who are overseeing the cleanup efforts in the park and determining how to remove the large tree stump.

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