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Riposte—noun, A quick, sharp return in speech or action; to reply or retaliate. ~ Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
If you’re anything like me, you’d like to be a master of …
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By Dave Wood
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11/27/24
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“I just want you to get along and get things done.” I have heard several versions of that statement over the years from countless citizens. But rarely does the legislature satisfy that …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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11/27/24
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There’s no question that this has been a tough year for our family, but we have much to be grateful for. When I'm feeling discouraged or overwhelmed, I remind myself of all the blessings that …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/27/24
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“Elections have consequences. I won.” – Barack Obama, Oct. 25, 2010
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and …
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By Bill Barth
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11/27/24
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Last week I revealed that I discovered my great grandpa’s 57 years of diaries, but found them not very revealing of his character, so resolved to discover his acquaintances still alive who knew …
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By Dave Wood
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11/20/24
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I know this is a time of recovery after a long and grueling election season. It’s when we all need to take deep breaths and resolve ourselves to accept the results no matter how we voted. Some …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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11/20/24
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I have some new neighbors of whom I’m not particularly fond. No, they don’t have loud parties. They don’t store ugly rusting cars in their yard. They’re of no certain …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/20/24
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My preparations for the upcoming gun deer season took me on a walk through the woods the other day.
While my purpose was to prepare my deer stand, I also needed the walk for therapeutic reasons. …
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By Chris Hardie
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11/20/24
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At the Second Continental Congress in 1782, the American Bald Eagle was chosen to be the symbol of the United States of America. With outstretched wings, the eagle was given a place of honor at the …
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By Robin Boles
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11/20/24
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Here’s some good advice. If you have a grandpa or a grandma who likes to talk, to entertain, and above all, to reminisce, PAY ATTENTION AND, IF POSSIBLE, DON’T BOTHER THE SPEAKER OR …
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By Dave Wood
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11/13/24
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A few months ago, a terrible storm came through. At our home in the woods near Baldwin, we lost electricity as the wind, rain and trees whipped all around. Some large limbs broke off, one of them …
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By Jenelle Ludwig Krause
Executive Director, GROWW
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11/13/24
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Your mom’s cognitive decline is becoming more evident each day. After discussions with family members, your mom’s physician, and your mom, it’s become clear she needs a higher level …
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By Atty. Mary Youssi
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11/13/24
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November is Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, invaluable contributions and rich histories of Native communities in our country. This month reminds …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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11/13/24
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I make it a point to attend the Ellsworth Middle School Veteran Day program each year and I’m always beyond impressed how the school goes above and beyond to honor veterans. All Pierce County …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/13/24
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One of my favorite shows is Ted Lasso. For those who haven’t watched it, the show follows a relentlessly optimistic American football coach who, despite knowing nothing about soccer, is hired …
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By Becky Beissel
Ellsworth Village President
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11/13/24
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My cousin Paul Back wonders about my failure to write much about his and my own side of our heritage. The answer is fairly simple: The Beswick side of the family, from which my mother descended, …
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By Dave Wood
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11/6/24
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Veterans Day this coming Monday, Nov. 11 is a time to honor the sacrifices of those who served our nation, but this recognition shouldn’t end after a single day. For the estimated 283,000 …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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11/6/24
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There is nothing in life that prepares you for the day that you find out a parent can no longer care for themselves. You can suspect it for awhile, even deny it, tell yourself you’re …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/6/24
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To scoop—A news item revealed in one newspaper before all other— Webster’s College Dictionary
Who’d a’thunk? I recently received my Sunday Minnesota Star Tribune , …
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By Dave Wood
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10/30/24
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As we march through the end of October, the harvest season is earlier and going full throttle in farm country, thanks mainly to a long stretch of dry weather.
It’s a busy time of year, …
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By Chris Hardie
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10/30/24
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