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Keep partisan politics out of school boards and local government

The framers of the Wisconsin constitution were an idealistic group. They dreamed of a state where education would be forever free and accessible...

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Keep partisan politics out of school boards and local government

The framers of the Wisconsin constitution were an idealistic group. They dreamed of a state where education would be forever free and accessible...

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Posted on September 1, 2021

Behind the wheel

Brian Wilson There are various times in life when you are forced to pause and realize “Oh wow, this is really happening.” Often these mo...

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Behind the wheel

Brian Wilson There are various times in life when you are forced to pause and realize “Oh wow, this is really happening.” Often these mo...

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Posted on September 1, 2021

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25 August 2021

Organizers of Parkfest celebration deserve thanks and praise

Wow. That single word best describes the 2021 Parkfest celebration hosted by the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce on August 19. The event drew...

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Organizers of Parkfest celebration deserve thanks and praise

Wow. That single word best describes the 2021 Parkfest celebration hosted by the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce on August 19. The event drew...

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Posted on August 25, 2021

Be ready for the start of school

The crispness in the morning air, the leaves beginning to show signs of color and the store shelves emptying of paper, pencils and book bags are signs...

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Be ready for the start of school

The crispness in the morning air, the leaves beginning to show signs of color and the store shelves emptying of paper, pencils and book bags are signs...

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Posted on August 25, 2021

Connections

At first glance, the bundle of rusted barbed wire hanging on a hook in the old barn doesn’t seem like something earth shattering. After all, wha...

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Connections

At first glance, the bundle of rusted barbed wire hanging on a hook in the old barn doesn’t seem like something earth shattering. After all, wha...

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Posted on August 25, 2021

Thompson: Running the UW System is our responsibility

The University of Wisconsin System owns a critical responsibility to open our classrooms this September to deliver the in-person education students de...

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Thompson: Running the UW System is our responsibility

The University of Wisconsin System owns a critical responsibility to open our classrooms this September to deliver the in-person education students de...

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Posted on August 25, 2021

State group warns school bus driver shortages reaching critical level

Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) advocates for safe school bus operations in Wisconsin as our members continue to face a multitude of continued...

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State group warns school bus driver shortages reaching critical level

Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) advocates for safe school bus operations in Wisconsin as our members continue to face a multitude of continued...

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Posted on August 25, 2021

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18 August 2021

Don’t expand unemployment benefits

Star News Editorials A proposal by a group of Republican legislators to expand unemployment compensation eligibility to those who quit their...

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Don’t expand unemployment benefits

Star News Editorials A proposal by a group of Republican legislators to expand unemployment compensation eligibility to those who quit their...

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Posted on August 18, 2021

Senate must act to restore legitimacy to the Natural Resources Board

Fred Prehn is neither a lawyer nor is he a wildlife biologist. What Prehn is quickly becoming is an embarrassment to the state of Wisconsin as he ...

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Senate must act to restore legitimacy to the Natural Resources Board

Fred Prehn is neither a lawyer nor is he a wildlife biologist. What Prehn is quickly becoming is an embarrassment to the state of Wisconsin as he ...

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Posted on August 18, 2021

Cracking one open

Much like getting married or buying a house, opening a quart-sized can of beer is a commitment. You have to be prepared to follow through for the lon...

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Cracking one open

Much like getting married or buying a house, opening a quart-sized can of beer is a commitment. You have to be prepared to follow through for the lon...

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Posted on August 18, 2021

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Keep partisan politics out of school boards and local government

Keep partisan politics out of school boards and local government

Behind the wheel

Behind the wheel

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Organizers of Parkfest celebration deserve thanks and praise

Organizers of Parkfest celebration deserve thanks and praise

Be ready for the start of school

Be ready for the start of school

Connections

Connections

Thompson: Running the UW System is our responsibility

Thompson: Running the UW System is our responsibility

State group warns school bus driver shortages reaching critical level

State group warns school bus driver shortages reaching critical level

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Don’t expand unemployment benefits

Don’t expand unemployment benefits

Senate must act to restore legitimacy to the Natural Resources Board

Senate must act to restore legitimacy to the Natural Resources Board

Cracking one open

Cracking one open

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