Opinion/Editorial Archives - Central Wisconsin News

08

Apr
2026

08 April 2026

When Should Farmers Retire?

Retirement from a farm business may not mean moving away or giving up on mentoring the next generation, but it does entail transferring management dec...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

When Should Farmers Retire?

Retirement from a farm business may not mean moving away or giving up on mentoring the next generation, but it does entail transferring management dec...

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Posted on April 8, 2026

01

Apr
2026

01 April 2026

You never know what I’m going to do next

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - You never know what I’m going to do next

Although there are things I could do more worthwhile, I have to admit, I love watching the “skits” on social media, of characters who, strangely, ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - You never know what I’m going to do next

Although there are things I could do more worthwhile, I have to admit, I love watching the “skits” on social media, of characters who, strangely, ...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

– Editorial – - Vote “YES” to Cornell referendum

“Really, this referendum isn’t just about $15 million, it’s do you want a high school or not?” Cornell School District superintendent Dr. Paul...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

– Editorial – - Vote “YES” to Cornell referendum

“Really, this referendum isn’t just about $15 million, it’s do you want a high school or not?” Cornell School District superintendent Dr. Paul...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

Another Farm Act Passes of House Committee

The House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act, March 5, taking the first step in yet another attempt to pass new ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Another Farm Act Passes of House Committee

The House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act, March 5, taking the first step in yet another attempt to pass new ...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

Strengthening Rural Wisconsin

I grew up in a rural community and am proud of it. I was a farm kid, living at the end of a dead-end road, in a town of about 500 folks, scattered ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Strengthening Rural Wisconsin

I grew up in a rural community and am proud of it. I was a farm kid, living at the end of a dead-end road, in a town of about 500 folks, scattered ...

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Posted on April 1, 2026

25

Mar
2026

25 March 2026

– Editorial – - 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. Last week, Senate Majority ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

– Editorial – - 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. Last week, Senate Majority ...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

I’ve done it again

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - I’ve done it again

You know how offices have certain rules or policies in place? We have two of those, that we stand firm on, otherwise, we’re pretty relaxed. One p...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - I’ve done it again

You know how offices have certain rules or policies in place? We have two of those, that we stand firm on, otherwise, we’re pretty relaxed. One p...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

For Beginners, Farmland Access Lies in Creativity

This is a time of tremendous opportunity in farming and ranching, for beginners looking to start a venture of their own. Alternative crops and high-va...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

For Beginners, Farmland Access Lies in Creativity

This is a time of tremendous opportunity in farming and ranching, for beginners looking to start a venture of their own. Alternative crops and high-va...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

Wisconsin’s Ag Industry Something to Celebrate

By Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) National Ag Day took place March 24...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Wisconsin’s Ag Industry Something to Celebrate

By Randy Romanski, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) National Ag Day took place March 24...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

18

Mar
2026

18 March 2026

If you’re trying to get ahold of me…don’t

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - If you’re trying to get ahold of me…don’t

I believe I may have written before, about how much I love March Madness and how involved I get with it. I’ve skipped family dinners, including East...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - If you’re trying to get ahold of me…don’t

I believe I may have written before, about how much I love March Madness and how involved I get with it. I’ve skipped family dinners, including East...

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Posted on March 18, 2026