Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

24

Mar
2026

24 March 2026

The cost of ignoring climate change is rising

It’s not rocket science. It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences, and costs—and applyin...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

The cost of ignoring climate change is rising

It’s not rocket science. It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences, and costs—and applyin...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

The economy has put many Americans under a financial crunch, including young adults trying to pay off college debt or establish their careers. This ha...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

The economy has put many Americans under a financial crunch, including young adults trying to pay off college debt or establish their careers. This ha...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

17

Mar
2026

17 March 2026

Thanks to all 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,” wrote Gov. Ton...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Thanks to all 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,” wrote Gov. Ton...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

Sunshine Week — Support local journalism

Sunshine Week is March 15-21, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved. Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of i...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Sunshine Week — Support local journalism

Sunshine Week is March 15-21, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved. Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of i...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

From snowfall to social shifts

From snowfall to social shifts

How about that snowstorm we got? That has to be biggest snowfall at once in our area in my lifetime. I remember another big snowstorm when we got 17 i...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

From snowfall to social shifts

How about that snowstorm we got? That has to be biggest snowfall at once in our area in my lifetime. I remember another big snowstorm when we got 17 i...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

10

Mar
2026

10 March 2026

Local control of rail corridor is needed

Local ownership and control of the Spencer to Medford rail line is an essential step for any sort of economic redevelopment to take place along the co...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Local control of rail corridor is needed

Local ownership and control of the Spencer to Medford rail line is an essential step for any sort of economic redevelopment to take place along the co...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

Big Brother is watching you

Dear editor, Last fall, after traveling to Europe, the immigration officer simply asked me to look into the camera, then welcomed me back by name with...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Big Brother is watching you

Dear editor, Last fall, after traveling to Europe, the immigration officer simply asked me to look into the camera, then welcomed me back by name with...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

War powers belong to Congress, not one person

Dear editor, The Constitution is clear: power to take our nation to war belongs to Congress, not a single president. Yet our representatives — Se...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

War powers belong to Congress, not one person

Dear editor, The Constitution is clear: power to take our nation to war belongs to Congress, not a single president. Yet our representatives — Se...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

Staying healthy means adjusting with life’s changes

Staying healthy means adjusting with life’s changes

As a disclaimer, this one is mainly for my female readers – sorry, guys. However, read on to learn more about women’s health. There is also some g...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Staying healthy means adjusting with life’s changes

As a disclaimer, this one is mainly for my female readers – sorry, guys. However, read on to learn more about women’s health. There is also some g...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

03

Mar
2026

03 March 2026

Congress must hold Postal Service accountable for mail delivery

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” In 1914, that ins...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Congress must hold Postal Service accountable for mail delivery

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” In 1914, that ins...

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Posted on March 3, 2026