Opinion Archives - Central Wisconsin News

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Mar
2026

31 March 2026

A new view

A new view

On this April Fools Day, I have had many a thought as to what has transpired in my last couple of weeks. Maybe be a collection of April Fools jokes pl...

Perspectives

Perspectives

A new view

On this April Fools Day, I have had many a thought as to what has transpired in my last couple of weeks. Maybe be a collection of April Fools jokes pl...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

Where’s my “I survived alumni weekend” shirt?

Where’s my “I survived alumni weekend” shirt?

Well, here we are again. Somehow or another, I was able to coerce enough of my classmates into playing in the Colby alumni basketball tournament, and ...

Perspectives

Perspectives

Where’s my “I survived alumni weekend” shirt?

Well, here we are again. Somehow or another, I was able to coerce enough of my classmates into playing in the Colby alumni basketball tournament, and ...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

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Mar
2026

24 March 2026

Wisconsin maple syrup producers at a disadvantage

From the moment the maple sap leaves the tree, the clock is ticking. Depending on air temperature and local conditions, maple syrup producers have ...

Perspectives

Perspectives

Wisconsin maple syrup producers at a disadvantage

From the moment the maple sap leaves the tree, the clock is ticking. Depending on air temperature and local conditions, maple syrup producers have ...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

WI’s tax burden ranks 34th among the states

State and local taxes paid in Wisconsin in fiscal year 2023 declined to just under 9.8% of all Wisconsin residents’ personal incomes, dipping just b...

Perspectives

Perspectives

WI’s tax burden ranks 34th among the states

State and local taxes paid in Wisconsin in fiscal year 2023 declined to just under 9.8% of all Wisconsin residents’ personal incomes, dipping just b...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - It’s not rocket science

To the Editor: It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences and costs— and applying economic p...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - It’s not rocket science

To the Editor: It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences and costs— and applying economic p...

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Posted on March 24, 2026

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Mar
2026

17 March 2026

A thank you to those who braved the winter storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

A thank you to those who braved the winter storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony ...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: First and foremost, there are things that we can do to improve the situation of our overheating our world. I want to offer them agen...

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: First and foremost, there are things that we can do to improve the situation of our overheating our world. I want to offer them agen...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

Things I have never done

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Things I have never done

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Posted on March 17, 2026

Am I stuck in a blender?

Am I stuck in a blender?

My whole YouTube is filled with Blender tutorials and Unity engine walkthroughs. I am not complaining because they do come in handy and I have been wa...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Am I stuck in a blender?

My whole YouTube is filled with Blender tutorials and Unity engine walkthroughs. I am not complaining because they do come in handy and I have been wa...

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Posted on March 17, 2026

A formal request to have services un-rendered

A formal request to have services un-rendered

To Whom It May Concern, First, I do wish that this missive finds you well. There is an issue of utmost urgency that needs to be discussed, but without...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

A formal request to have services un-rendered

To Whom It May Concern, First, I do wish that this missive finds you well. There is an issue of utmost urgency that needs to be discussed, but without...

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Posted on March 17, 2026