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19 August 2026

Remembering the days of milking

Back Home By Chris Hardie The sea of fog and mist spread out before me, enveloping the farm valley and extending into the hills across the creek. ...

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Remembering the days of milking

Back Home By Chris Hardie The sea of fog and mist spread out before me, enveloping the farm valley and extending into the hills across the creek. ...

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Posted on August 19, 2026

Find collaborative leadership in rural communities

Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or h...

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Find collaborative leadership in rural communities

Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or h...

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Posted on August 19, 2026

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Aug
2026

12 August 2026

– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - I’ll make pasta salad…again

It has been a crazy couple of months, trying to arrange a simple birthday party. The planning started as far back as February. Steve, my future son...

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– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - I’ll make pasta salad…again

It has been a crazy couple of months, trying to arrange a simple birthday party. The planning started as far back as February. Steve, my future son...

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Posted on August 12, 2026

– Editorial – - Vote no on misleading constitutional amendment

“All people are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights; among these, are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to...

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– Editorial – - Vote no on misleading constitutional amendment

“All people are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights; among these, are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to...

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Posted on August 12, 2026

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Aug
2026

05 August 2026

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Did you never learn how to count?

I’ve noticed something lately. It’s about bread. Don’t get me wrong, I love bread. It’s like cheese, I have it for almost every meal, in so...

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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Did you never learn how to count?

I’ve noticed something lately. It’s about bread. Don’t get me wrong, I love bread. It’s like cheese, I have it for almost every meal, in so...

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Posted on August 5, 2026

– Editorial – - Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

Public funding for childcare is a direct investment in the Wisconsin workforce, and would be a boost for Wisconsin businesses and employers. Wiscon...

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– Editorial – - Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

Public funding for childcare is a direct investment in the Wisconsin workforce, and would be a boost for Wisconsin businesses and employers. Wiscon...

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Posted on August 5, 2026

Refresh Yourself With Sippable Plant Protein

On the hottest days, it’s easy to keep cool with soy milk drinks. The Soyfoods Council offers the following suggestions, starting with the simplest:...

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Refresh Yourself With Sippable Plant Protein

On the hottest days, it’s easy to keep cool with soy milk drinks. The Soyfoods Council offers the following suggestions, starting with the simplest:...

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Posted on August 5, 2026

What Will Buy from Your Local Farmers Market?

Once a week, in the summertime, brightly colored 10x10 tents pop up, in a corner parking lot, in my community. Under each one of those tents, is a pro...

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What Will Buy from Your Local Farmers Market?

Once a week, in the summertime, brightly colored 10x10 tents pop up, in a corner parking lot, in my community. Under each one of those tents, is a pro...

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Posted on August 5, 2026

Wisconsin Exam Scores, Have Not Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Math and reading levels, and chronic absenteeism rates, have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels in Wisconsin, as test scores continue to lag with th...

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Wisconsin Exam Scores, Have Not Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Math and reading levels, and chronic absenteeism rates, have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels in Wisconsin, as test scores continue to lag with th...

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Posted on August 5, 2026

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2026

29 July 2026

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - It can’t come soon enough for me

I got yelled at, week before last. It stung. It might look like I have a thick skin, but deep down, I’m very sensitive and this one cut me to the...

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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - It can’t come soon enough for me

I got yelled at, week before last. It stung. It might look like I have a thick skin, but deep down, I’m very sensitive and this one cut me to the...

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Posted on July 29, 2026

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Remembering the days of milking

Remembering the days of milking

Find collaborative leadership in rural communities

Find collaborative leadership in rural communities

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– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - I’ll make pasta salad…again

– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - I’ll make pasta salad…again

– Editorial – - Vote no on misleading constitutional amendment

– Editorial – - Vote no on misleading constitutional amendment

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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Did you never learn how to count?

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - Did you never learn how to count?

– Editorial – - Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

– Editorial – - Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

Refresh Yourself With Sippable Plant Protein

Refresh Yourself With Sippable Plant Protein

What Will Buy from Your Local Farmers Market?

What Will Buy from Your Local Farmers Market?

Wisconsin Exam Scores, Have Not Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Wisconsin Exam Scores, Have Not Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - It can’t come soon enough for me

– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - It can’t come soon enough for me

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