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When Should Farmers Retire?

Retirement from a farm business may not mean moving away or giving up on mentoring the next generation, but it does entail transferring management decisions to someone else. It can be a gradual or sud...
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Stop the political games

Wisconsin could have brought some common sense and clarity back to state government last week, but Gov. Tony Evers instead chose to play another round of “gotcha last” politics. Evers vetoed a bill, Friday, that would keep appointees from staying in their jobs, beyond the expiration of their terms. The intent of the bill, is to close a bus-sized loophole in state law, that currently allows ...

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That is one color I can do without
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That is one color I can do without

If you know me, you know that I like to go around quoting Disney movies. Those could include snippet...

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Your rights when an online order never arrives

You order something online. You get the confirmation email. You watch the tracking updates. Then – nothing. The package never shows up. Missing deliveries are a common consumer complaint, especially with online shopping and third-party sellers. If a package never arrives, Wisconsin consumers have several options, to seek a refund or replacement, but timing and documentation matter. Start w...

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You never know what I’m going to do next

Although there are things I could do more worthwhile, I have to admit, I love watching the “skitsâ...

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Vote “YES” to Cornell referendum

“Really, this referendum isn’t just about $15 million, it’s do you want a high school or not?” Cornell School District superintendent Dr. Paul Schley said, during a March 17 interview, with WEAU-TV. Schley has been very clear about what is at stake, when school district voters head to the polls, in the April 7 spring election. The district is asking voters to approve a $15 referendum...

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Another Farm Act Passes of House Committee

The House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act, March 5, taking the first step in yet another attempt to pass new farm bill legislation. The bill was approved on a vote of 34-17, with all Republican members joined by seven Democrats, to pass the bill. The vote followed a two-day mark-up, in which committee members were allowed to present amendments, and voice...

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