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08

Apr
2026

08 April 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...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

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

01

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...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

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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Opinion/Editorial

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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Opinion/Editorial

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...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

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

25

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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Opinion/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 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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Opinion/Editorial

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

Memories

Flash! Crack! Thud! Those three things stand out in my mind whenever I think of Dennis Mertens. Denny died on March 21, and was laid to rest thi...

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Opinion/Editorial

Memories

Flash! Crack! Thud! Those three things stand out in my mind whenever I think of Dennis Mertens. Denny died on March 21, and was laid to rest thi...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

18

Mar
2026

18 March 2026

Lay county committee members bring value

Taylor County should keep lay members of committees. When it comes to making decisions that have long-lasting impact on people and communities, mor...

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Opinion/Editorial

Lay county committee members bring value

Taylor County should keep lay members of committees. When it comes to making decisions that have long-lasting impact on people and communities, mor...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

Thanks to those who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Thanks to those who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony ...

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Posted on March 18, 2026