Editor’s note: The WNA Foundation recently held the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest. Returning for a third year, the contest asks students to convey their opinion …
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By Emmitt Anderson, Bloomer Middle School
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2/8/24
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I made a comment a few weeks back that may have been taken the wrong way.
I wrote that we do the “lion’s share of the work” in getting your newspaper delivered by the United …
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By John McLoone
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2/8/24
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Chatting with piano tuner Jeff Erickson brought back many memories for me (see the story on the front page). I took piano lessons for about a decade, from age 6-16, from Barb Ritts in River Falls. I …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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2/8/24
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Constituents visit the Capitol every week to lobby their Senators and Representatives on topics they care deeply about. Last week, hundreds of people came to Madison for Ag Day at the Capitol, the …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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2/8/24
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We all have that friend who is completely unaware of their surroundings. That’s called obliviousness. In politics, obliviousness may affect one politician, but it’s called ignorance when …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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2/1/24
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Praise the Lord and all the ships at sea, let’s go – in words of my idol Walter Winchell – to press! That’s because B.W. and I have finally arrived back in balmy Sarasota …
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By Dave Wood
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2/1/24
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Our state is strong, but much more work remains to be done to assist residents of our great state. We continue to pass legislation and fund priorities that are important to our community thanks to …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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2/1/24
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Being a journalist, I spend a lot of time covering public government meetings. I can’t tell you how many thousands of hours of my life have been spent watching elected local officials debate …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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2/1/24
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When we’re talking about Hall of Fame catchers, we’re really talking about a select group of 10 players who form the (almost) uninterrupted top of every statistical category. These guys …
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By Joe Peine
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1/31/24
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I recently received a welcome reprint of a wonderful book written 40 years ago by an old friend and colleague in the days when self-publishing was a new concept and doomed to failure by those darned …
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By Dave Wood
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1/26/24
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As your state representative, I want to draw attention to the significance of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day which occurred recently. This day offers our community a vital chance to get together …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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1/26/24
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A half century ago when first I married the B.W., I made a big mistake by almost irritating my new mother-in-law Elsie Pirsig, a fine lady, but one I certainly didn’t want to alienate. So what …
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By Dave Wood
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1/26/24
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I might go outside this week. It seems like it’s getting back to being my kind of winter.
El Niño is my friend. The weather pattern sweeps warmer waters our way, making winter more …
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By John McLoone
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1/25/24
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Every day, I hear the words “we should have done this years ago.” Estate Planning is extremely important for asset protection, ensuring your legacy, and protecting your family. It’s …
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By Sidney Shaffer
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1/25/24
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If only walls could talk, think of the stories they would have to tell. This was the thought running through my head as I drove by the old Ellsworth Junior High as its demolition began on Monday.
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By Sarah Nigbor
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1/25/24
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As we settle into winter and the appearance of that four-letter word that is both cherished and hated, I’d like to take a moment to thank J.W. Elliot.
It was Elliot, hailing from Toronto, …
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By Chris Hardie
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1/25/24
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Well, well, well, it looks like winter has finally arrived! For this winter season, I am considering my official winter start date to be Jan. 12, 2024. That is when it actually snowed more than 1 …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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1/17/24
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All journeys begin with a step.
I thought about that as I ventured outside for the first time since my left hip was replaced eight days ago.
Slowly, one foot in front of the other, I walked …
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By Chris Hardie
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1/17/24
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“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”
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By Dave Wood
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1/11/24
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During this legislative session, our primary focus has been on passing impactful legislation to ensure that our local businesses thrive by having access to necessary talent. In collaboration with …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
By Rep. Loren Oldenbug
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1/11/24
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