Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

01

Apr
2026

01 April 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...

Opinion/Editorial

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...

Opinion/Editorial

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

Writer shares his poem called “The Legal Cheat”

Political victories are hard to win, How to do it again, and again? One idea seems too often repeat; What are the ways to legally cheat? Convinc...

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Writer shares his poem called “The Legal Cheat”

Political victories are hard to win, How to do it again, and again? One idea seems too often repeat; What are the ways to legally cheat? Convinc...

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Posted on March 25, 2026

Free, common, public education is foundation of democracy

I recently attended a music competition at a public school. As I watched brave, beautiful children work together to create amazing music, my eyes well...

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Free, common, public education is foundation of democracy

I recently attended a music competition at a public school. As I watched brave, beautiful children work together to create amazing music, my eyes well...

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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...

Opinion/Editorial

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...

Opinion/Editorial

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

Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults experience lo...

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Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults experience lo...

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Posted on March 18, 2026

Reading and writing

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it. Several years ago, I was with my team at an out-oftown bonspiel. The...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Reading and writing

Just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean you should do it. Several years ago, I was with my team at an out-oftown bonspiel. The...

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Posted on March 18, 2026