Opinion/Editorial Archives - Central Wisconsin News

02

Sep
2026

02 September 2026

Celebrate the workers who make America great

Monday is Labor Day. It is the traditional end to the summer season, just as Memorial Day marks its unofficial start. As with the holiday that mark...

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Opinion/Editorial

Celebrate the workers who make America great

Monday is Labor Day. It is the traditional end to the summer season, just as Memorial Day marks its unofficial start. As with the holiday that mark...

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Posted on September 2, 2026

Good job Rib Lake Schools, community

It was a great day for the Rib Lake community last week when district administrator Travis Grubbs cut the ribbon as part of the grand re-opening celeb...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Good job Rib Lake Schools, community

It was a great day for the Rib Lake community last week when district administrator Travis Grubbs cut the ribbon as part of the grand re-opening celeb...

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Posted on September 2, 2026

Rule of cool

I want a confetti cannon. Up until about 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon, I was blissfully content with not having a confetti cannon in my life. Then my...

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Opinion/Editorial

Rule of cool

I want a confetti cannon. Up until about 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon, I was blissfully content with not having a confetti cannon in my life. Then my...

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Posted on September 2, 2026

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Aug
2026

26 August 2026

Road safety is as simple as SPLAT

SPLAT isn’t just the sound that a large horsefly makes when it hits your windshield on the highway, it also spells out safety tips to help guarantee...

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Opinion/Editorial

Road safety is as simple as SPLAT

SPLAT isn’t just the sound that a large horsefly makes when it hits your windshield on the highway, it also spells out safety tips to help guarantee...

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Posted on August 26, 2026

More rules is not the answer for grooming

Grooming is defined as process where a person builds an emotional connection and trust with a vulnerable individual — most often a child — to mani...

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Opinion/Editorial

More rules is not the answer for grooming

Grooming is defined as process where a person builds an emotional connection and trust with a vulnerable individual — most often a child — to mani...

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Posted on August 26, 2026

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Aug
2026

19 August 2026

Government regulation, clear rules needed for license plate cameras

You may not remember where you were at a specific moment during a road trip, but chances are Flock Safety, and other surveillance companies like it, d...

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Opinion/Editorial

Government regulation, clear rules needed for license plate cameras

You may not remember where you were at a specific moment during a road trip, but chances are Flock Safety, and other surveillance companies like it, d...

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Posted on August 19, 2026

Get Lodge at Mondeaux Recreation Area reopened

Another summer has come and gone and the Lodge at the Mondeaux Recreation Area has remained closed. For longtime residents and visitors, the Mondea...

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Opinion/Editorial

Get Lodge at Mondeaux Recreation Area reopened

Another summer has come and gone and the Lodge at the Mondeaux Recreation Area has remained closed. For longtime residents and visitors, the Mondea...

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Posted on August 19, 2026

12

Aug
2026

12 August 2026

Vote no on misleading constitutional amendment

“All people are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights; among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Vote no on misleading constitutional amendment

“All people are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights; among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to ...

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Posted on August 12, 2026

Elections are safe and secure

If this week’s election follows historic trends, only about 25% of registered voters will bother heading to the polls for the partisan primary. T...

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Opinion/Editorial

Elections are safe and secure

If this week’s election follows historic trends, only about 25% of registered voters will bother heading to the polls for the partisan primary. T...

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Posted on August 12, 2026

05

Aug
2026

05 August 2026

Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

Public funding for childcare is a direct investment in Wisconsin workforce and would be a boost for Wisconsin businesses and employers. Wisconsin d...

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Opinion/Editorial

Public funding needed to address childcare crisis in Wisconsin

Public funding for childcare is a direct investment in Wisconsin workforce and would be a boost for Wisconsin businesses and employers. Wisconsin d...

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Posted on August 5, 2026