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26 May 2026

Star Wars is back on in theaters, but is it good?

It’s been six and a half years since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker debuted in theaters and since then, the franchise decided to take a break from...

Perspectives

Star Wars is back on in theaters, but is it good?

It’s been six and a half years since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker debuted in theaters and since then, the franchise decided to take a break from...

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Posted on May 26, 2026

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19 May 2026

Congratulations class of 2026

Each May about 4 million young people graduate from high schools across the country. The ceremonies are similar. Family, friends and relatives gath...

Opinion/Editorial

Congratulations class of 2026

Each May about 4 million young people graduate from high schools across the country. The ceremonies are similar. Family, friends and relatives gath...

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Posted on May 19, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Memorial Day gathering

To the Editor: For many Americans, Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, but the day’s original purpose is far more significant; honoring...

Letter to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Memorial Day gathering

To the Editor: For many Americans, Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, but the day’s original purpose is far more significant; honoring...

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Posted on May 19, 2026

School lunches

While flipping through some old issues of the Tribune Phonograph from 2001, I stumbled upon some school lunch menus. t was interesting to note that th...

Perspectives

School lunches

While flipping through some old issues of the Tribune Phonograph from 2001, I stumbled upon some school lunch menus. t was interesting to note that th...

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Posted on May 19, 2026

A lengthy porch project finally comes to a close

Earthquakes in Wisconsin are pretty rare, with a mild tremor occurring once a decade or so. But if you felt a slight seismic shift recently, it was...

Perspectives

A lengthy porch project finally comes to a close

Earthquakes in Wisconsin are pretty rare, with a mild tremor occurring once a decade or so. But if you felt a slight seismic shift recently, it was...

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Posted on May 19, 2026

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12 May 2026

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Steve Mathieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises ...

Perspectives

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Steve Mathieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises ...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

Nature is anything but predictable. Just ask hunters who spend many hours in the woods. That certainly was the case recently for Carson Bender, 19,...

Perspectives

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

Nature is anything but predictable. Just ask hunters who spend many hours in the woods. That certainly was the case recently for Carson Bender, 19,...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

Screens, like mirrors, reflect ourselves, but have no depth. Whether a television, laptop, iPad or phone; screens show a reflection of life, but witho...

Perspectives

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

Screens, like mirrors, reflect ourselves, but have no depth. Whether a television, laptop, iPad or phone; screens show a reflection of life, but witho...

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Posted on May 12, 2026

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09 May 2026

Upholding victims’ Rights

To the editor: In law enforcement, we, unfortunately, too often meet individuals on some of the worst days of their lives. The Sheriff’s office is t...

Letter to the Editor

Upholding victims’ Rights

To the editor: In law enforcement, we, unfortunately, too often meet individuals on some of the worst days of their lives. The Sheriff’s office is t...

Posted on May 9, 2026

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05 May 2026

Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our 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 areas ...

Perspectives

Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our 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 areas ...

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Posted on May 5, 2026

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Star Wars is back on in theaters, but is it good?

Star Wars is back on in theaters, but is it good?

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Congratulations class of 2026

Congratulations class of 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Memorial Day gathering

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Memorial Day gathering

School lunches

School lunches

A lengthy porch project finally comes to a close

A lengthy porch project finally comes to a close

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Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

A close encounter with a bobcat of my own

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

An ever growing world of screens causes reflections on reality

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Upholding victims’ Rights

Upholding victims’ Rights

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Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

Focus needs to be on attracting, retaining our professionals

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