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2026

15 April 2026

Choices

Are you a red or a yellow household? Or maybe you are one of those green folks? You’re not a blue are you? Like so many choices in life, this ...

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Choices

Are you a red or a yellow household? Or maybe you are one of those green folks? You’re not a blue are you? Like so many choices in life, this ...

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Posted on April 15, 2026

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Apr
2026

08 April 2026

Voter privacy protections needed

A recent political mailing has some local residents seeing red and raises legitimate concerns about how election poll lists will be used in the future...

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Voter privacy protections needed

A recent political mailing has some local residents seeing red and raises legitimate concerns about how election poll lists will be used in the future...

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Posted on April 8, 2026

Stop the political games

Wisconsin could have brought some common sense and clarity back to state government last week, but Gov. Tony Evers instead chose to play another round...

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Stop the political games

Wisconsin could have brought some common sense and clarity back to state government last week, but Gov. Tony Evers instead chose to play another round...

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Posted on April 8, 2026

30 years

I met Kim at the Davis St. Metra train platform in downtown Evanston on a night in May 1991. It was a breezy spring evening. Cool wind was coming i...

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30 years

I met Kim at the Davis St. Metra train platform in downtown Evanston on a night in May 1991. It was a breezy spring evening. Cool wind was coming i...

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Posted on April 8, 2026

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Apr
2026

01 April 2026

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026 do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting bo...

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Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026 do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting bo...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

Rib Lake School Board made the right call on leave policy

At the March 25 meeting, members of the Rib Lake School Board were faced with a choice of doing what would have been popular versus what was good for ...

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Rib Lake School Board made the right call on leave policy

At the March 25 meeting, members of the Rib Lake School Board were faced with a choice of doing what would have been popular versus what was good for ...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

Mr. Nibbles

It is with regret that I report that Mr. Theodore P. Nibbles is dead. A distinguished member of the Medford chipmunk community, Mr. Nibbles was not...

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Mr. Nibbles

It is with regret that I report that Mr. Theodore P. Nibbles is dead. A distinguished member of the Medford chipmunk community, Mr. Nibbles was not...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

Your Right to Know / Bill Lueders - Opees highlight good works, and bad

The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has named the winners of its 20th annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees. These recognize outstan...

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Your Right to Know / Bill Lueders - Opees highlight good works, and bad

The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has named the winners of its 20th annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees. These recognize outstan...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

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Mar
2026

25 March 2026

It is a time for rural leaders to step up in Wisconsin

Rural Wisconsin has its first meaningful chance in more than a decade to assert influence and direction in the state of Wisconsin. Last week Senate...

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It is a time for rural leaders to step up in Wisconsin

Rural Wisconsin has its first meaningful chance in more than a decade to assert influence and direction in the state of Wisconsin. Last week Senate...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

Vote yes to keep Gilman schools viable

On April 7 voters in the Gilman School District will be asked to decide on an operational referendum to allow the district to exceed the revenue cap b...

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Vote yes to keep Gilman schools viable

On April 7 voters in the Gilman School District will be asked to decide on an operational referendum to allow the district to exceed the revenue cap b...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

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Choices

Choices

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Voter privacy protections needed

Voter privacy protections needed

Stop the political games

Stop the political games

30 years

30 years

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Vote like your future depends on it

Vote like your future depends on it

Rib Lake School Board made the right call on leave policy

Rib Lake School Board made the right call on leave policy

Mr. Nibbles

Mr. Nibbles

Your Right to Know / Bill Lueders - Opees highlight good works, and bad

Your Right to Know / Bill Lueders - Opees highlight good works, and bad

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It is a time for rural leaders to step up in Wisconsin

It is a time for rural leaders to step up in Wisconsin

Vote yes to keep Gilman schools viable

Vote yes to keep Gilman schools viable

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