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May
2026

12 May 2026

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Steve Mathieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises ...

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Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Steve Mathieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises ...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

Nature is anything but predictable. Just ask hunters who spend many hours in the woods. That certainly was the case recently for Carson Bender, 19,...

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A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

Nature is anything but predictable. Just ask hunters who spend many hours in the woods. That certainly was the case recently for Carson Bender, 19,...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

Screens, like mirrors, reflect ourselves, but have no depth. Whether a television, laptop, iPad or phone; screens show a reflection of life, but witho...

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An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

Screens, like mirrors, reflect ourselves, but have no depth. Whether a television, laptop, iPad or phone; screens show a reflection of life, but witho...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

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May
2026

09 May 2026

Upholding victims’ Rights

To the editor: In law enforcement, we, unfortunately, too often meet individuals on some of the worst days of their lives. The Sheriff’s office is t...

Letter to the Editor

Upholding victims’ Rights

To the editor: In law enforcement, we, unfortunately, too often meet individuals on some of the worst days of their lives. The Sheriff’s office is t...

Posted on May 9, 2026

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May
2026

05 May 2026

Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive and be willing to think outside the box to recruit professionals to come live and work in rural areas ...

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Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive and be willing to think outside the box to recruit professionals to come live and work in rural areas ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - National Poppy Day

To the editor: The Friday before Memorial Day, May 22 this year, is designated as National Poppy Day. The red poppy has been a symbol of lives lost to...

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - National Poppy Day

To the editor: The Friday before Memorial Day, May 22 this year, is designated as National Poppy Day. The red poppy has been a symbol of lives lost to...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Memorial Day’s Importance

My favorite activity for the summer occurs in May. It is when my wife and I participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Eau Claire. My s...

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Memorial Day’s Importance

My favorite activity for the summer occurs in May. It is when my wife and I participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade in downtown Eau Claire. My s...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

Time to imagine

You can tell it’s construction season by all of the orange cones and flags about in town. You could also tell by all the grumblings that you hear fr...

Perspectives

Time to imagine

You can tell it’s construction season by all of the orange cones and flags about in town. You could also tell by all the grumblings that you hear fr...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

The revolution of robot umpires is upon us

A lot of the appeal for many fans of professional baseball comes from the timeless tradition of the sport built on history and the legends that have g...

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The revolution of robot umpires is upon us

A lot of the appeal for many fans of professional baseball comes from the timeless tradition of the sport built on history and the legends that have g...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

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Apr
2026

28 April 2026

Postal Service should not be profit-driven

The interstate highway system is a modern marvel allowing the transportation of goods and services across vast distances, literally tying the country ...

Perspectives

Postal Service should not be profit-driven

The interstate highway system is a modern marvel allowing the transportation of goods and services across vast distances, literally tying the country ...

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

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Upholding victims’ Rights

Upholding victims’ Rights

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Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - National Poppy Day

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - National Poppy Day

Memorial Day’s Importance

Memorial Day’s Importance

Time to imagine

Time to imagine

The revolution of robot umpires is upon us

The revolution of robot umpires is upon us

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Postal Service should not be profit-driven

Postal Service should not be profit-driven

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