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Apr
2026

07 April 2026

War comes with a hefty price tag

One billion dollars a day. That is what the war in the Middle East is estimated to be costing American taxpayers. This is an illegal war. Congress ...

Letter to the Editor

War comes with a hefty price tag

One billion dollars a day. That is what the war in the Middle East is estimated to be costing American taxpayers. This is an illegal war. Congress ...

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Posted on April 7, 2026

The ‘dating recession’: Why young adults are struggling to connect - Striking a Chord…

Ask anyone in the dating world today and they will most likely tell you the outlook is bleak. Opportunities for face-to-face interaction are limited o...

Opinion/Editorial

The ‘dating recession’: Why young adults are struggling to connect - Striking a Chord…

Ask anyone in the dating world today and they will most likely tell you the outlook is bleak. Opportunities for face-to-face interaction are limited o...

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Posted on April 7, 2026

31

Mar
2026

31 March 2026

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026; do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting b...

Opinion/Editorial

Vote like your future depends on it

It is April 2026; do you know where your voting rights are? In less than a week, voters will head to the polls for the spring election. Voting b...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

Rebuilding connection in a lonely nation

Dear editor, Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults ...

Letter to the Editor

Rebuilding connection in a lonely nation

Dear editor, Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults ...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

Greetings! I couldn’t think of a clever way to fool you on this particular holiday, so you’ll have to settle for a joke instead. Q: Why are bab...

Opinion/Editorial

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

Greetings! I couldn’t think of a clever way to fool you on this particular holiday, so you’ll have to settle for a joke instead. Q: Why are bab...

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Posted on March 31, 2026

24

Mar
2026

24 March 2026

When experience meets stigma. Why some police departments hesitate to hire officers who have faced mental health challenges

Across the United States, law enforcement agencies consistently say they want experienced officers, people with years of training, real-world decision...

Opinion/Editorial

When experience meets stigma. Why some police departments hesitate to hire officers who have faced mental health challenges

Across the United States, law enforcement agencies consistently say they want experienced officers, people with years of training, real-world decision...

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Posted on March 24, 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

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

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

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

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

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

07

War comes with a hefty price tag

War comes with a hefty price tag

The ‘dating recession’: Why young adults are struggling to connect - Striking a Chord…

The ‘dating recession’: Why young adults are struggling to connect - Striking a Chord…

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Vote like your future depends on it

Vote like your future depends on it

Rebuilding connection in a lonely nation

Rebuilding connection in a lonely nation

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

No fooling… we live in a world full of fakery

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When experience meets stigma. Why some police departments hesitate to hire officers who have faced mental health challenges

When experience meets stigma. Why some police departments hesitate to hire officers who have faced mental health challenges

The cost of ignoring climate change is rising

The cost of ignoring climate change is rising

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

Rethinking independence in a tough economy

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Thanks to all who braved the storm

Thanks to all who braved the storm

Sunshine Week — Support local journalism

Sunshine Week — Support local journalism

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