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19 February 2020

Support increase in state minimum retirement age

A bill that would increase the minimum retirement age for most public employees under the age of 40 from 55 to 59.5 makes sense for the long-term ...

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Support increase in state minimum retirement age

A bill that would increase the minimum retirement age for most public employees under the age of 40 from 55 to 59.5 makes sense for the long-term ...

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Posted on February 19, 2020

Newspapers remain a vital part of communities

“Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” As the story goes, American author Mark Twain had that reply when asked by a reporter...

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Newspapers remain a vital part of communities

“Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” As the story goes, American author Mark Twain had that reply when asked by a reporter...

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Posted on February 19, 2020

Regulations

No one likes being told what they can or cannot do. This is especially true of farmers and other small business owners. A major reason people ...

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Regulations

No one likes being told what they can or cannot do. This is especially true of farmers and other small business owners. A major reason people ...

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Posted on February 19, 2020

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12 February 2020

Voting puts the power in your hands

Democracy only works if people show up. In big-budget action movies, the bad guys seeking to undermine American way of life might be over-the-...

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Voting puts the power in your hands

Democracy only works if people show up. In big-budget action movies, the bad guys seeking to undermine American way of life might be over-the-...

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Posted on February 12, 2020

County board must look at dams as an investment in the future

When it comes to making a decision on repairing or replacing the county’s dams, officials need to look beyond short-term sticker shock and inste...

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County board must look at dams as an investment in the future

When it comes to making a decision on repairing or replacing the county’s dams, officials need to look beyond short-term sticker shock and inste...

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Posted on February 12, 2020

Cold and flu season

When was the last time you washed your hands? Seriously, when was it? That long ago? You should probably go wash your hands. Yes, righ...

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Cold and flu season

When was the last time you washed your hands? Seriously, when was it? That long ago? You should probably go wash your hands. Yes, righ...

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Posted on February 12, 2020

Warns of dangers of Trump Derangement Syndrome

Vox Pop I probably spend more time on the internet than I should. There is much bad on the internet, but there is some good too. For instance, y...

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Warns of dangers of Trump Derangement Syndrome

Vox Pop I probably spend more time on the internet than I should. There is much bad on the internet, but there is some good too. For instance, y...

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Posted on February 12, 2020

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05 February 2020

Wisconsin needs to take party politics out of redistricting

When it comes to politics, Wisconsin is a very purple state. In some elections and on some issues the state swings toward Republican red and a...

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Wisconsin needs to take party politics out of redistricting

When it comes to politics, Wisconsin is a very purple state. In some elections and on some issues the state swings toward Republican red and a...

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Plan ahead, but don’t give up calendar flexibility

Members of the Medford School Board should be commended for their recent action to set the calendar for both the 2020-2021 school year and the 202...

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Plan ahead, but don’t give up calendar flexibility

Members of the Medford School Board should be commended for their recent action to set the calendar for both the 2020-2021 school year and the 202...

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Winter sunshine

February is the month of the year when you most appreciate sunshine. On average we gain 2.5 minutes of sunshine each day of the month. With a...

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Winter sunshine

February is the month of the year when you most appreciate sunshine. On average we gain 2.5 minutes of sunshine each day of the month. With a...

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Posted on February 5, 2020

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Support increase in state minimum retirement age

Support increase in state minimum retirement age

Newspapers remain a vital part of communities

Newspapers remain a vital part of communities

Regulations

Regulations

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Voting puts the power in your hands

Voting puts the power in your hands

County board must look at dams as an investment in the future

County board must look at dams as an investment in the future

Cold and flu season

Cold and flu season

Warns of dangers of Trump Derangement Syndrome

Warns of dangers of Trump Derangement Syndrome

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Wisconsin needs to take party politics out of redistricting

Wisconsin needs to take party politics out of redistricting

Plan ahead, but don’t give up calendar flexibility

Plan ahead, but don’t give up calendar flexibility

Winter sunshine

Winter sunshine

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