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The other day, in my role as an advocate for open government, I heard from a Wisconsin resident who has waited more than five months for records he requested from a local law enforcement agency. He …
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By Bill Lueders
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12/12/24
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For most of us, this time of year is for celebrating. Once December hits we’re in the holiday season—Thanksgiving leading up to Christmas and then New Year’s celebrations.
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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12/12/24
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I’ve been accused of being stubborn, like it’s a bad thing. I personally feel it is part of my fine character. A more flattering term might be persevering, or perhaps determined. Anyway, …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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12/12/24
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This month’s column covers a little bit of everything, so thank you for bearing with me!
I’m excited to share that I’ve been appointed by League President Danny Helgerson to …
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By Becky Beissel
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12/11/24
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Years ago, my cousin Elsie sent me a copy of our genealogical past. First it seemed like a lot of folderol, with too many dates and funny names like Ezra and Ezekiel. But I kept at it, admiring …
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By Dave Wood
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12/4/24
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Many people are probably sick of turkey at this point, others may still be finishing up those leftovers in the fridge, but others are thinking about turkeys in another way. The deadline to apply for …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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12/4/24
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The 2024 gun deer season has drawn to a close and so sink my husband and sons into a deep depression. Well, not quite, but I know they cherish the nine days together hunting. This year my husband …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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12/4/24
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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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