Opinion/Editorial Archives - Central Wisconsin News

07

Oct
2026

07 October 2026

Access, accountability vital for a healthy democracy

“No one really knows how the game is played The art of the trade How the sausage gets made We just assume that it happens But no one else is in the ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Access, accountability vital for a healthy democracy

“No one really knows how the game is played The art of the trade How the sausage gets made We just assume that it happens But no one else is in the ...

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Posted on October 7, 2026

Mary Williams leaves a lasting legacy

Mary Williams was in a class by herself. Williams, a longtime political, business and social leader throughout the Medford community and state, die...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Mary Williams leaves a lasting legacy

Mary Williams was in a class by herself. Williams, a longtime political, business and social leader throughout the Medford community and state, die...

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Posted on October 7, 2026

Wisconsin agriculture’s future is counting on your vote

With the ever-changing world we live in, adapting to change quickly and knowing what your future will look like in two, five or even ten years is hard...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Wisconsin agriculture’s future is counting on your vote

With the ever-changing world we live in, adapting to change quickly and knowing what your future will look like in two, five or even ten years is hard...

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Posted on October 7, 2026

30

Sep
2026

30 September 2026

Rooted in community, committed to truth

At Monday night’s Medford School Board annual meeting, there was a nearly hour-long discussion about how, and how much, school board members should ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Rooted in community, committed to truth

At Monday night’s Medford School Board annual meeting, there was a nearly hour-long discussion about how, and how much, school board members should ...

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Posted on September 30, 2026

Do better

Homecoming hijinks crossed the line in Medford last week as students threw eggs at the school building, businesses, private homes, and vehicles in the...

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Opinion/Editorial

Do better

Homecoming hijinks crossed the line in Medford last week as students threw eggs at the school building, businesses, private homes, and vehicles in the...

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Posted on September 30, 2026

23

Sep
2026

23 September 2026

Protect consumers from predatory pricing

Wisconsin must move quickly to enact regulations to protect consumers from the real risk of predatory pricing and put guardrails on demand-based price...

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Opinion/Editorial

Protect consumers from predatory pricing

Wisconsin must move quickly to enact regulations to protect consumers from the real risk of predatory pricing and put guardrails on demand-based price...

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Posted on September 23, 2026

Repeal and replace fuel tax in Wisconsin

It is time to repeal, replace and reform the fuel tax in Wisconsin. An ongoing war with Iran, sanctions against Russian fuel, and now attacks on Sa...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Repeal and replace fuel tax in Wisconsin

It is time to repeal, replace and reform the fuel tax in Wisconsin. An ongoing war with Iran, sanctions against Russian fuel, and now attacks on Sa...

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Posted on September 23, 2026

Does Mom or Dad need help at home? Understanding Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Functional Screen

Your mother still lives alone, but lately she has missed doses of medication and left the stove on. You help when you can, but you are beginning to wo...

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Opinion/Editorial

Does Mom or Dad need help at home? Understanding Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Functional Screen

Your mother still lives alone, but lately she has missed doses of medication and left the stove on. You help when you can, but you are beginning to wo...

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Posted on September 23, 2026

In Wisconsin, dairy never sleeps

Wisconsin shines during National Dairy Month each year. As part of this, dairy farms across the state welcome people to the farm to learn about the fo...

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Opinion/Editorial

In Wisconsin, dairy never sleeps

Wisconsin shines during National Dairy Month each year. As part of this, dairy farms across the state welcome people to the farm to learn about the fo...

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Posted on September 23, 2026

16

Sep
2026

16 September 2026

Make sure your vote counts this November

Decisions are made by people who show up. This is true when it comes to running a business, being in a relationship or making decisions that shape ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Make sure your vote counts this November

Decisions are made by people who show up. This is true when it comes to running a business, being in a relationship or making decisions that shape ...

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Posted on September 16, 2026