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11

Feb
2026

11 February 2026

The invisible weight: dispatcher mental health

Emergency dispatchers are often called the first responders, yet their role is frequently misunderstood and undervalued. I’ve been a police officer ...

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The invisible weight: dispatcher mental health

Emergency dispatchers are often called the first responders, yet their role is frequently misunderstood and undervalued. I’ve been a police officer ...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

The MEGA and SAVE acts threaten voter access

Rep. Tom Tiffany and other Republican lawmakers are pushing the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) and SAVE Acts, legislation that would impose new “...

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The MEGA and SAVE acts threaten voter access

Rep. Tom Tiffany and other Republican lawmakers are pushing the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) and SAVE Acts, legislation that would impose new “...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

Chainsaws make good props, bad ways to run government

A year ago, Elon Musk waved a chainsaw over his head and promised that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would slash $2 trillion in feder...

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Chainsaws make good props, bad ways to run government

A year ago, Elon Musk waved a chainsaw over his head and promised that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would slash $2 trillion in feder...

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Posted on February 11, 2026

04

Feb
2026

04 February 2026

Seize the daylight for winter fun

Over the next four weeks, area residents will gain 70 minutes of additional daylight. February is the time to seize the daylight and take advantage...

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Seize the daylight for winter fun

Over the next four weeks, area residents will gain 70 minutes of additional daylight. February is the time to seize the daylight and take advantage...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

MASH bathroom expansion is needed

Members of the Medford School Board should not let an inflated price estimate give them sticker shock from addressing the long-term restroom capacity ...

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MASH bathroom expansion is needed

Members of the Medford School Board should not let an inflated price estimate give them sticker shock from addressing the long-term restroom capacity ...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

These people are nuts

So what do you think, does yelling “gun” give anyone the right to shoot or is yelling “gun” not giving anyone the right to shoot? That’s the...

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These people are nuts

So what do you think, does yelling “gun” give anyone the right to shoot or is yelling “gun” not giving anyone the right to shoot? That’s the...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

Selective memories of aggression justify state violence

Minneapolis residents Renée Good and Alex Pretti were fatally shot by ICE and U.S. Border Patrol agents. In response, Senator Ron Johnson (RWI) poste...

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Selective memories of aggression justify state violence

Minneapolis residents Renée Good and Alex Pretti were fatally shot by ICE and U.S. Border Patrol agents. In response, Senator Ron Johnson (RWI) poste...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

Beard nets and bonspiels

“Umm Dad, you know you can take that beard net off now.” My daughter, Beth, let me know I was still wearing my beard net on Saturday night as w...

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Opinion/Editorial

Beard nets and bonspiels

“Umm Dad, you know you can take that beard net off now.” My daughter, Beth, let me know I was still wearing my beard net on Saturday night as w...

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Posted on February 4, 2026

28

Jan
2026

28 January 2026

Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate. SLAPP stands for Stra...

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Opinion/Editorial

Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law

Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate. SLAPP stands for Stra...

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Posted on January 28, 2026

Why recognition banquets matters

There are saints who walk among us. Most go unrecognized and unseen. They see tasks that need to be done and they do them. They see wrongs and they...

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Opinion/Editorial

Why recognition banquets matters

There are saints who walk among us. Most go unrecognized and unseen. They see tasks that need to be done and they do them. They see wrongs and they...

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Posted on January 28, 2026