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Economic health starts on the farm

Dairy farmers are the anchors for rural communities across Wisconsin. When a developer looks to build a shopping center, one of their first goals is to secure an anchor store such as a grocery store o...
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Don’t forget road safety this summer

Summer weather is here and travelers are taking to the roads to explore the many vacation destinations throughout Wisconsin. While road trips are a great way to check out all the great things that Wisconsin has to offer, drivers must remember to bring along their common sense and safety knowledge as they put wheels on the pavement. It is important, particularly in unfamiliar areas, to be aware ...

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Jefferson had a point about throwing off tyrants
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Jefferson had a point about throwing off tyrants

A stream of soaring rhetoric is devoted to patting ourselves on the back for the virtues of American...

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Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings, as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the graves of fallen service men and women, taking care to make them neat and clean. Devotion can be seen in the soapy hands and bent backs of those who volunteer their time to scrub accumulated grime off headstones and grave markers weathered, but still ...

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Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, Assembly Leader Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu came together this week to release a spending deal that promises to lower property taxes, increase funding to schools and put money into the pockets of taxpayers. It is refreshing to see the state’s top elected officials come together to solve problems rather than simply seeking to score political points for...

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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. Safely, 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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