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Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

With the nomination deadline passed for the county board, school districts and the city of Medford the slates of candidates have been set. In the c...

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Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

With the nomination deadline passed for the county board, school districts and the city of Medford the slates of candidates have been set. In the c...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

In homes across Taylor County, Christmas trees are being put out to the curb, decorations are being packed away for another year, and fresh resolution...

Opinion/Editorial

Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

In homes across Taylor County, Christmas trees are being put out to the curb, decorations are being packed away for another year, and fresh resolution...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

From the Clinic to the Course Wisconsin doctor competes in IRONMAN Spain

Sunrise starts to crack over the water, bringing with it an early morning glow. The sea is cool in November and hovers around 67 degrees. The air is c...

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From the Clinic to the Course Wisconsin doctor competes in IRONMAN Spain

Sunrise starts to crack over the water, bringing with it an early morning glow. The sea is cool in November and hovers around 67 degrees. The air is c...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

Taylor County Food Pantry to move to downtown Medford

The Taylor County Food Pantry is moving locations from Hwy 13 to 159 Whelen Street in downtown Medford. The pantry will be closed on January 11-17 ...

Area News

Taylor County Food Pantry to move to downtown Medford

The Taylor County Food Pantry is moving locations from Hwy 13 to 159 Whelen Street in downtown Medford. The pantry will be closed on January 11-17 ...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

4th Annual Curl for Children event planned for Feb. 6

The 4th annual Curl for Children event will be held from 4:30 p.m. toi 7 p.m. on Friday, February. 6 at the Medford Curling Club. This is a free famil...

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4th Annual Curl for Children event planned for Feb. 6

The 4th annual Curl for Children event will be held from 4:30 p.m. toi 7 p.m. on Friday, February. 6 at the Medford Curling Club. This is a free famil...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

MEDFORD WRESTLING - All three girls have strong day at Shiocton; boys beat Kiel for 7th

Avery Losiewicz won the 132-pound weight class, Averie Werner was fourth at 138 pounds and Avary Sigmund was ninth at 126 pounds as they combined to g...

Sports

MEDFORD WRESTLING - All three girls have strong day at Shiocton; boys beat Kiel for 7th

Avery Losiewicz won the 132-pound weight class, Averie Werner was fourth at 138 pounds and Avary Sigmund was ninth at 126 pounds as they combined to g...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

WOLFPACK WRESTLING - Steinbach 7th, Person 8th to finish up Northern Badger Classic

Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe’s Dax Steinbach won two of his last three matches on Dec. 30 to secure seventh place at 150 pounds in the two-day North...

Sports

WOLFPACK WRESTLING - Steinbach 7th, Person 8th to finish up Northern Badger Classic

Cornell-Gilman-Lake Holcombe’s Dax Steinbach won two of his last three matches on Dec. 30 to secure seventh place at 150 pounds in the two-day North...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

Midwest Snocross Series has successful weekend at Wicked Events

Wicked Events and Rodeo Arena just outside of Medford was the host site for rounds two and three of Midwest Snocross Series’ 2025-26 season Saturday...

Sports

Midwest Snocross Series has successful weekend at Wicked Events

Wicked Events and Rodeo Arena just outside of Medford was the host site for rounds two and three of Midwest Snocross Series’ 2025-26 season Saturday...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

Playoff needed, but New Year’s Day not the same; Go Falcons!

Late in the afternoon on New Year’s Day, I got comfortable, grabbed the remote control and turned on the Rose Bowl which, as a football fan in Big T...

Sports

Playoff needed, but New Year’s Day not the same; Go Falcons!

Late in the afternoon on New Year’s Day, I got comfortable, grabbed the remote control and turned on the Rose Bowl which, as a football fan in Big T...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

Approved to stay, stuck in detention: Background check delay shows Trump crackdown’s strain on immigration system

Elvira Benitez of Sheboygan Falls is just one step away from receiving her green card. But more than a month since an immigration judge agreed to g...

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Approved to stay, stuck in detention: Background check delay shows Trump crackdown’s strain on immigration system

Elvira Benitez of Sheboygan Falls is just one step away from receiving her green card. But more than a month since an immigration judge agreed to g...

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Posted on January 7, 2026

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Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

Area city, county, school district ballots set as nominations close

Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

Challenges, opportunities await in 2026

From the Clinic to the Course Wisconsin doctor competes in IRONMAN Spain

From the Clinic to the Course Wisconsin doctor competes in IRONMAN Spain

Taylor County Food Pantry to move to downtown Medford

Taylor County Food Pantry to move to downtown Medford

4th Annual Curl for Children event planned for Feb. 6

4th Annual Curl for Children event planned for Feb. 6

MEDFORD WRESTLING - All three girls have strong day at Shiocton; boys beat Kiel for 7th

MEDFORD WRESTLING - All three girls have strong day at Shiocton; boys beat Kiel for 7th

WOLFPACK WRESTLING - Steinbach 7th, Person 8th to finish up Northern Badger Classic

WOLFPACK WRESTLING - Steinbach 7th, Person 8th to finish up Northern Badger Classic

Midwest Snocross Series has successful weekend at Wicked Events

Midwest Snocross Series has successful weekend at Wicked Events

Playoff needed, but New Year’s Day not the same; Go Falcons!

Playoff needed, but New Year’s Day not the same; Go Falcons!

Approved to stay, stuck in detention: Background check delay shows Trump crackdown’s strain on immigration system

Approved to stay, stuck in detention: Background check delay shows Trump crackdown’s strain on immigration system

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