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Taking time to appreciate the season and our wellbeing

Greetings and happy National Advent Calendar Day! While it still seems a little early to be thinking about Christmas, this holiday encourages doing ju...

Opinion

Taking time to appreciate the season and our wellbeing

Greetings and happy National Advent Calendar Day! While it still seems a little early to be thinking about Christmas, this holiday encourages doing ju...

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Posted on November 3, 2026

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27 October 2026

Keep perspective in election outcomes

On Nov. 3, voters across Wisconsin and across the country will go to their local polling places and vote in races of local, state, and national import...

Opinion/Editorial

Keep perspective in election outcomes

On Nov. 3, voters across Wisconsin and across the country will go to their local polling places and vote in races of local, state, and national import...

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Posted on October 27, 2026

FISCAL FACTS: Fewer drivers, growing needs

The number of people licensed to drive heavy trucks in Wisconsin dropped 8.9% from 2010 to 2025. About 70% of the goods (by weight) movingthroughWi...

Opinion/Editorial

FISCAL FACTS: Fewer drivers, growing needs

The number of people licensed to drive heavy trucks in Wisconsin dropped 8.9% from 2010 to 2025. About 70% of the goods (by weight) movingthroughWi...

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Posted on October 27, 2026

Another reason to vote no for Loyal school consolidation

Since the consolidation financials were put out by the school districts in the recent direct mailer, there was some information being sent around and ...

Letter to the Editor

Another reason to vote no for Loyal school consolidation

Since the consolidation financials were put out by the school districts in the recent direct mailer, there was some information being sent around and ...

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Posted on October 27, 2026

Not everything in life needs maximizing

In a culture that is obsessed with taking things to the extreme, being content with the simple things in life can feel like an act of rebellion. But s...

Opinion/Editorial

Not everything in life needs maximizing

In a culture that is obsessed with taking things to the extreme, being content with the simple things in life can feel like an act of rebellion. But s...

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Posted on October 27, 2026

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20 October 2026

Press freedom is essential for a functioning democracy

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is unambiguous in its language protecting the freedom of the press. Over the past 235 years s...

Opinion/Editorial

Press freedom is essential for a functioning democracy

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is unambiguous in its language protecting the freedom of the press. Over the past 235 years s...

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Posted on October 20, 2026

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Wisconsin races see record spending — already!

If you’re thinking you’ve seen or heard more political ads and received more messages on your phone or PC than ever before, you’re probably righ...

Opinion/Editorial

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Wisconsin races see record spending — already!

If you’re thinking you’ve seen or heard more political ads and received more messages on your phone or PC than ever before, you’re probably righ...

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Posted on October 20, 2026

Rural schools deserve better

Dear editor, Our rural Wisconsin schools are the heart and soul of our towns. Sadly, most face serious financial struggles, and many residents don’t...

Letter to the Editor

Rural schools deserve better

Dear editor, Our rural Wisconsin schools are the heart and soul of our towns. Sadly, most face serious financial struggles, and many residents don’t...

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Posted on October 20, 2026

Making time for real-world connections

First, congrats, Brewers fans, on your team making it to the World Series! Here’s hoping they take home the Commissioner’s Trophy. - What are the ...

Opinion/Editorial

Making time for real-world connections

First, congrats, Brewers fans, on your team making it to the World Series! Here’s hoping they take home the Commissioner’s Trophy. - What are the ...

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Posted on October 20, 2026

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13 October 2026

There is nothing fake about community newspapers

The words you are reading were written by a real, live human being. This editorial was edited and checked for errors by other real human beings. ...

Opinion/Editorial

There is nothing fake about community newspapers

The words you are reading were written by a real, live human being. This editorial was edited and checked for errors by other real human beings. ...

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Posted on October 13, 2026

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Taking time to appreciate the season and our wellbeing

Taking time to appreciate the season and our wellbeing

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Keep perspective in election outcomes

Keep perspective in election outcomes

FISCAL FACTS: Fewer drivers, growing needs

FISCAL FACTS: Fewer drivers, growing needs

Another reason to vote no for Loyal school consolidation

Another reason to vote no for Loyal school consolidation

Not everything in life needs maximizing

Not everything in life needs maximizing

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Press freedom is essential for a functioning democracy

Press freedom is essential for a functioning democracy

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Wisconsin races see record spending — already!

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Wisconsin races see record spending — already!

Rural schools deserve better

Rural schools deserve better

Making time for real-world connections

Making time for real-world connections

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There is nothing fake about community newspapers

There is nothing fake about community newspapers

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