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Mar
2026

18 March 2026

Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults experience lo...

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Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults experience lo...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it.Several years ago, I was with my team at an out-oftown bonspiel. The loc...

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Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it.Several years ago, I was with my team at an out-oftown bonspiel. The loc...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it.Several years ago, I was with my team at an out-oftown bonspiel. The loc...

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Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it.Several years ago, I was with my team at an out-oftown bonspiel. The loc...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

The Document Divide:

Freedom of information should be freedom of information for all.It is not. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act ...

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The Document Divide:

Freedom of information should be freedom of information for all.It is not. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act ...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

Wis. legislators still give selves a ‘bizarre’ loophole in public records law

All public employees in Wisconsin must retain records, per the state’s open records law. Except one group. The ones who wrote that law.State legisla...

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Wis. legislators still give selves a ‘bizarre’ loophole in public records law

All public employees in Wisconsin must retain records, per the state’s open records law. Except one group. The ones who wrote that law.State legisla...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

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Feb
2026

11 February 2026

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, a...

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Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Single-family new home permit activity across Wisconsin increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to modest overall growth for the year, a...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

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Jun
2025

25 June 2025

State and federal action needed on spiraling fire truck costs

If you had $10,000 for every time the word unsustainable was used during last week’s meeting of the Medford Area Fire Commission, you would have eno...

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State and federal action needed on spiraling fire truck costs

If you had $10,000 for every time the word unsustainable was used during last week’s meeting of the Medford Area Fire Commission, you would have eno...

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Posted on June 25, 2025

Senate bill is an attack on fundamental freedoms

“The right of the people peaceably to assemble, to consult for the common good, and to petition the government, or any department thereof, shall nev...

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Senate bill is an attack on fundamental freedoms

“The right of the people peaceably to assemble, to consult for the common good, and to petition the government, or any department thereof, shall nev...

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Posted on June 25, 2025

Vox Pop - Good news on climate change front

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Vox Pop - Good news on climate change front

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Posted on June 25, 2025

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Wouldn't It Be Nice…

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Wouldn't It Be Nice…

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Posted on June 25, 2025

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Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it

The Document Divide:

The Document Divide:

Wis. legislators still give selves a ‘bizarre’ loophole in public records law

Wis. legislators still give selves a ‘bizarre’ loophole in public records law

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Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

Wisconsin single-family new home permits increase in fourth quarter, end 2025 on positive note

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State and federal action needed on spiraling fire truck costs

State and federal action needed on spiraling fire truck costs

Senate bill is an attack on fundamental freedoms

Senate bill is an attack on fundamental freedoms

Vox Pop - Good news on climate change front

Vox Pop - Good news on climate change front

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