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When it comes to discipline of children

When it comes to discipline of children
A matter of discipline
When it comes to discipline of children
A matter of discipline

When it comes to discipline of children, there are some clear generational differences. Well, perhaps not necessarily generational, but philosophical differences in how to raise decent, loving chil...

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Amid state aid influx, Wisconsin municipal spending growth outpaces inflation

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Always remember

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked planes and turned them into missiles. First one, then another flew into the towers of the World Trade Center. America, and the world, watched in horror as the flames spread. The smoke billowed in the clear blue skies and the towers fell, trapping those inside. At the same time, another hijacked plane struck the Pentagon. Passengers and crew fought back...

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What a summer, what a ride

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A new academic year, a new opportunity for Wisconsin

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Wouldn't It Be Nice…

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Growing up, I was a passionate reader of the comics pages. I chuckled at pitfalls of “Hagar the Horrible” and the “Prince of Id” and patiently followed the never-ending and desperately tedious adventures of “Prince Valiant.” I especially enjoyed reading the “Dick Tracy” comics. I was amazed at the cool gadgets he had, including the watches that had built in television screens and a...

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Celebrate the workers who make America great

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