Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

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May
2026

06 May 2026

– Editorial – - Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

– Editorial – - Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. ...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Communities must focus on attracting, retaining professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive, and be willing to think outside the box, to recruit professionals, to come live and work in rural are...

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Opinion/Editorial

Communities must focus on attracting, retaining professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive, and be willing to think outside the box, to recruit professionals, to come live and work in rural are...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Keep the Press Full of Freedom

A free press protects the rights of all Americans, and May 3, was recognized as World Press Freedom Day. According to UNESCO’s World Trends report, ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Keep the Press Full of Freedom

A free press protects the rights of all Americans, and May 3, was recognized as World Press Freedom Day. According to UNESCO’s World Trends report, ...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Celebrating Everything Good About Beef

With May marking Beef Month in Wisconsin, it’s time to celebrate the farmers and ranchers, who raise high-quality beef and the role it plays in brin...

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Opinion/Editorial

Celebrating Everything Good About Beef

With May marking Beef Month in Wisconsin, it’s time to celebrate the farmers and ranchers, who raise high-quality beef and the role it plays in brin...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

29

Apr
2026

29 April 2026

Deflated by a seven year old

– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - Deflated by a seven year old

I decided, at the first of the year, to complete tasks, in an effort to organize my household more efficiently. Not a New Year’s resolution, per se,...

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Opinion/Editorial

– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - Deflated by a seven year old

I decided, at the first of the year, to complete tasks, in an effort to organize my household more efficiently. Not a New Year’s resolution, per se,...

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Posted on April 29, 2026

– Editorial – - Postal service should not be profit-driven

The interstate highway system is a modern marvel, allowing the transportation of goods and services across vast distances, literally tying the country...

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Opinion/Editorial

– Editorial – - Postal service should not be profit-driven

The interstate highway system is a modern marvel, allowing the transportation of goods and services across vast distances, literally tying the country...

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Posted on April 29, 2026

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Apr
2026

22 April 2026

Yes, I need a keeper

– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - Yes, I need a keeper

It’s time for another installment of “Dumb Occurrences That Happen To Me Regularly.” I recently was cleaning my house, trying to make some sembl...

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Opinion/Editorial

– Random Writings: Column by Rebecca Lindquist – - Yes, I need a keeper

It’s time for another installment of “Dumb Occurrences That Happen To Me Regularly.” I recently was cleaning my house, trying to make some sembl...

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Posted on April 22, 2026

– Editorial – - Storms are a wake-up call for disaster preparedness

In the same span of time it takes to read these words, the lives of 75 families in the Marathon County community of Ringle, were forever changed. O...

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Opinion/Editorial

– Editorial – - Storms are a wake-up call for disaster preparedness

In the same span of time it takes to read these words, the lives of 75 families in the Marathon County community of Ringle, were forever changed. O...

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Posted on April 22, 2026

When’s the Last Time You Dropped by the Library?

Libraries are a vital part of our rural communities. That’s why I invite you to celebrate the library in your small town, during National Library We...

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Opinion/Editorial

When’s the Last Time You Dropped by the Library?

Libraries are a vital part of our rural communities. That’s why I invite you to celebrate the library in your small town, during National Library We...

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Posted on April 22, 2026

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Apr
2026

15 April 2026

– Editorial – - Slow ballot delivery is unacceptable

In Milwaukee County, 269 citizens had their voting rights taken from them last week, because of a manufactured crisis within the U.S. Postal Service a...

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Opinion/Editorial

– Editorial – - Slow ballot delivery is unacceptable

In Milwaukee County, 269 citizens had their voting rights taken from them last week, because of a manufactured crisis within the U.S. Postal Service a...

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Posted on April 15, 2026