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Flash! Crack! Thud! Those three things stand out in my mind whenever I think of Dennis Mertens. Denny died on March 21, and was laid to rest this week. Denny was one of the first people I got to...
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It is a time for rural leaders to step up in Wisconsin

Rural Wisconsin has its first meaningful chance in more than a decade to assert influence and direction in the state of Wisconsin. Last week Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, 53, announced he would not be seeking reelection next fall. LeMahieu represents Oostberg in the state senate, but purchased a home in the Madison area last fall. He has served as senate majority leader since 2020. ...

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Vote yes to keep Gilman schools viable

On April 7 voters in the Gilman School District will be asked to decide on an operational referendum to allow the district to exceed the revenue cap by $700,000 a year for the next four years. This is a $200,000 per year reduction compared to the existing referendum approved in 2022. School district leaders are hoping that voters will come forward and show their support for maintaining school o...

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Writer shares his poem called “The Legal Cheat”

Political victories are hard to win, How to do it again, and again? One idea seems too often repeat; What are the ways to legally cheat? Convince the voters elections are fake. Not worth the effort voting would take. Make casting the vote a difficult chore. Require forms; two, three, maybe four. Demand diverse documentation To prove one can vote with justification. Declare ear...

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Memories

Flash! Crack! Thud! Those three things stand out in my mind whenever I think of Dennis Mertens. Denny died on March 21, and was laid to rest this week. Denny was one of the first people I got to know when I came to Medford and began curling. I respected him as a competitor on league, and as a long-time business owner. He was sharp with his observations and yet was willing to offer advice. ...

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Lay county committee members bring value

Taylor County should keep lay members of committees. When it comes to making decisions that have long-lasting impact on people and communities, more voices at the table are better. For years, appointed lay members have served on standing committees of the Taylor County Board. These individuals are not politicians and do not strive for elected office, but they do have something to give to the...

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Thanks to those who braved the storm

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony Evers in his statement declaring a state of emergency prior to last weekend’s severe winter storm. A deadly combination of snow and strong winds blew through Wisconsin over the past weekend. In its wake, communities in Central Wisconsin reported...

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