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– Time For A Tiara: Column by Ginna Young – - It all began a long, long time back….

It all began a long, long time back…. It all began a long, long time back….
A lot of people ask me about my journalism career and how I got where I am. Well, I think it’s time I shared that story with all of you. Originally, I started out by coming into the office, foldi...
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Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. It is road construction season in Wisconsin. Your one job as a driver, is to navigate safely to your destination. Safety, not just for you and your passengers, but other drivers on the roads and especially for those working in construction zones. ...

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Communities must focus on attracting, retaining professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive, and be willing to think outside the box, to recruit professionals, to come live and work in rural areas of Wisconsin. The number of lawyers in rural Wisconsin, is plummeting, leaving residents and businesses paying more, and often, going without necessary legal counsel. Hiring an outof- town attorney can easily increase routine lawyer bills by se...

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Keep the Press Full of Freedom

A free press protects the rights of all Americans, and May 3, was recognized as World Press Freedom Day. According to UNESCO’s World Trends report, press freedom has experienced its steepest decline since 2012. “Information manipulation, including the use of AI by malicious actors, is weakening trust and national security,” said NNA chair Martha Diaz Aszkenazy. “At the same time, indepe...

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Celebrating Everything Good About Beef

With May marking Beef Month in Wisconsin, it’s time to celebrate the farmers and ranchers, who raise high-quality beef and the role it plays in bringing people together around the table. From weeknight tacos to weekend burgers, beef is a versatile protein, that fits into meals for every table. As grilling season begins and busy schedules pick up, beef continues to be a go-to ingredient, that ...

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Deflated by a seven year old
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Deflated by a seven year old

I decided, at the first of the year, to complete tasks, in an effort to organize my household more e...

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Postal service should not be profit-driven

The interstate highway system is a modern marvel, allowing the transportation of goods and services across vast distances, literally tying the country together. It is also a massive money sink, consuming billions of tax dollars, every year, to keep it maintained. The United States military is the best in the world. Through the equipment and personnel, the modern military is able to project over...

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