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31 March 2026

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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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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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 ...

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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...

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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

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10 March 2026

Local control of rail corridor is necessary

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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Local control of rail corridor is necessary

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

History gives no direction

Each historical age deals with the same basic issues. They are dealt with different technologies, but the issues themselves would be recognized from t...

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History gives no direction

Each historical age deals with the same basic issues. They are dealt with different technologies, but the issues themselves would be recognized from t...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

In the Sea of Software

Lately, my studies of software engineering and secure game development has stepped up its game and now is the time to get into the thick of game engin...

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In the Sea of Software

Lately, my studies of software engineering and secure game development has stepped up its game and now is the time to get into the thick of game engin...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

Is Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good - Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good

Mikaela and I visited Madison this weekend and we had some free time, so we decided to swing by the movie theater we would always go to when we lived ...

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Is Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good - Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good

Mikaela and I visited Madison this weekend and we had some free time, so we decided to swing by the movie theater we would always go to when we lived ...

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Posted on March 10, 2026

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Mar
2026

03 March 2026

Convenience not worth exploiting of patients - Convenience not worth exploiting of patients

Even well-intentioned efforts can have negative consequences. That is the case with AB 598, a bill passed last week by the Wisconsin Assembly impac...

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Convenience not worth exploiting of patients - Convenience not worth exploiting of patients

Even well-intentioned efforts can have negative consequences. That is the case with AB 598, a bill passed last week by the Wisconsin Assembly impac...

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Posted on March 3, 2026

Missing out on the farm pay day

My farming days are over but a recent story made me realize that I clearly left a lot of money on the table. I tried to make some money selling cow...

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Missing out on the farm pay day

My farming days are over but a recent story made me realize that I clearly left a lot of money on the table. I tried to make some money selling cow...

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Posted on March 3, 2026

Paradoxical time zones

By this time next week, it will be around 6:30 a.m. instead of 5:30 a.m. So, you all know what is on it’s way… daylight savings time! I don’t...

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Paradoxical time zones

By this time next week, it will be around 6:30 a.m. instead of 5:30 a.m. So, you all know what is on it’s way… daylight savings time! I don’t...

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Posted on March 3, 2026

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

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

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Wisconsin maple syrup producers at a disadvantage

Wisconsin maple syrup producers at a disadvantage

WI’s tax burden ranks 34th among the states

WI’s tax burden ranks 34th among the states

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Local control of rail corridor is necessary

Local control of rail corridor is necessary

History gives no direction

History gives no direction

In the Sea of Software

In the Sea of Software

Is Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good - Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good

Is Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good - Goat the GOAT? No, but it’s still pretty good

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Convenience not worth exploiting of patients - Convenience not worth exploiting of patients

Convenience not worth exploiting of patients - Convenience not worth exploiting of patients

Missing out on the farm pay day

Missing out on the farm pay day

Paradoxical time zones

Paradoxical time zones

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