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Says an eastside Billings Ave. sidewalk makes sense

The Kuse Nature Preserve is a 35 acre parcel of original Taylor County land located in the town of Medford adjacent to the city limits. The property fronts Allman and Billings Avenues. It has come ...
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Forest Services makes Lodge concession contract a challenge

I saw an item on social media that there was going to be a informational session for persons interested in operating the Mondeaux Flowage Lodge on Monday, November 2, at 10:00 AM. Having previously written a Star News Vox Pop echoing an editorial the Star News published calling for the Mondeaux Lodge to be reopened, I attended the session. There were two people from the US Forest Service at the...

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Says it is time for people’s voices to be heard

It’s time to stop being part of the Silent Majority. I’ve been silent as Trump allowed me to pay $4.59 for a gallon of gas (thankfully I don’t need diesel). Silent while I watched the “fake” news about the war with Iran (despite Trump pledging he would not start another war). Silent while I watch Trump build shrines to himself in DC. Silent while Trump had his image put on a $1 coin a...

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Says we need to prevent freedoms from going away

The United States boasts to the world we are the home of the “free and the brave.” And rightfully so. We enjoy freedom of speech, assembly, the press and religion that many millions of people are not even allowed to dream about. Our Constitution is the blueprint for nations striving for democracy over dictatorship. Despite the obstacles posed by our constitution, Trump and his administration c...

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Keep the roadless area conservation rule intact on forest lands

In August 2025, Trump Administration proposed rescinding the 2001 National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Rule. This policy change will impact 44 million acres of National Forests, including 69,000 acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest here in Wisconsin. My friend and fellow Wisconsin resident, former Forest Service Chief Mike Dombeck, and three other former chiefs sent a five-pag...

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Writer says to know the truth about campaign ads

Election day is still five weeks out and I'm already sick of the ads. Here are some of their favorite tricks: 'On their watch' — blaming officeholders for trends they had no real influence over. Voting records — highlighting an unpopular vote while omitting that it was buried in a larger bill full of unrelated provisions. 'Special interests' — sounds sinister, unless it's an environmen...

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Urges support of a negotiated agreement for wind project

The proposed Hub City Wind Project deserves the public attention it’s been getting because this project would change the landscape we love. The Marathon County Chapter of Wisconsin Farmers Union recognizes the gravity of our decisions around energy; the chapter hosted a well-attended educational session about renewable energy options in April 2026. The Marathon County Board of Supervisors fac...

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