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28 October 2026

It doesn’t have to be this way for schools

Our schools are the heart and soul of every rural Wisconsin town. Sadly, most face serious financial struggles, and many residents don’t know why th...

Letter to the Editor

It doesn’t have to be this way for schools

Our schools are the heart and soul of every rural Wisconsin town. Sadly, most face serious financial struggles, and many residents don’t know why th...

Posted on October 28, 2026

27

Oct
2026

27 October 2026

Keep perspective with election outcomes

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

Opinion/Editorial

Keep perspective with election outcomes

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

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Posted on October 27, 2026

Preparing for winter when it feels like summer

When it comes to the weather, I come from a long line of seasonal pessimists who expect the worst and prepare for it. Even in the height of summer ...

Opinion/Editorial

Preparing for winter when it feels like summer

When it comes to the weather, I come from a long line of seasonal pessimists who expect the worst and prepare for it. Even in the height of summer ...

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Posted on October 27, 2026

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Oct
2026

20 October 2026

Press freedom is essential to 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 to 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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Say ‘yes’ to Edgar’s school referendum

As president of the Edgar School Board, and as a parent and community member, I’m writing to show my support of the operational referendum on the ba...

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Say ‘yes’ to Edgar’s school referendum

As president of the Edgar School Board, and as a parent and community member, I’m writing to show my support of the operational referendum on the ba...

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Posted on October 20, 2026

13

Oct
2026

13 October 2026

Nothing fake about local 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. Re...

Opinion/Editorial

Nothing fake about local 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. Re...

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Posted on October 13, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Tiffany is still an election denier

It was five years, nine months ago, but the images stand clear in my mind. People charging up steps, others breaking windows and beating policemen wit...

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Tiffany is still an election denier

It was five years, nine months ago, but the images stand clear in my mind. People charging up steps, others breaking windows and beating policemen wit...

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Posted on October 13, 2026

Why are Edgar schools asking us for more money?

As we wade through the deep doo-doo of another political season, I, like most of you, just want it to be over. Sadly, there is no candidate running fo...

Letter to the Editor

Why are Edgar schools asking us for more money?

As we wade through the deep doo-doo of another political season, I, like most of you, just want it to be over. Sadly, there is no candidate running fo...

Posted on October 13, 2026

06

Oct
2026

06 October 2026

Take advantage of new electoral maps

Is Wisconsin red or blue? Neither. While a slim majority leans blue, Wisconsin is closely divided, yet Republicans control both chambers of the Legisl...

Letter to the Editor

Take advantage of new electoral maps

Is Wisconsin red or blue? Neither. While a slim majority leans blue, Wisconsin is closely divided, yet Republicans control both chambers of the Legisl...

Posted on October 6, 2026

Accountability vital for a healthy democracy

‘No one really knows how the game is played The art of the trade How the sausage gets made We just assume that it happens But no one else is in the ...

Opinion/Editorial

Accountability vital for a healthy democracy

‘No one really knows how the game is played The art of the trade How the sausage gets made We just assume that it happens But no one else is in the ...

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Posted on October 6, 2026

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It doesn’t have to be this way for schools

It doesn’t have to be this way for schools

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Keep perspective with election outcomes

Keep perspective with election outcomes

Preparing for winter when it feels like summer

Preparing for winter when it feels like summer

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Press freedom is essential to democracy

Press freedom is essential to democracy

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Say ‘yes’ to Edgar’s school referendum

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Say ‘yes’ to Edgar’s school referendum

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Nothing fake about local newspapers

Nothing fake about local newspapers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Tiffany is still an election denier

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Tiffany is still an election denier

Why are Edgar schools asking us for more money?

Why are Edgar schools asking us for more money?

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Take advantage of new electoral maps

Take advantage of new electoral maps

Accountability vital for a healthy democracy

Accountability vital for a healthy democracy

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