Opinion - Pierce County Journal

Letter to the editor: Deceptive political commercials

To the editor, Recently we were advised by a contributor to these letters to beware of deceptive political commercials. It is good advice. Space doesn't allow a thorough … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: Page has the right priorities

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Meg last name: Heaton address: 424 Northview Pass … more

9/4/24

From the editor's desk: The Wisconsin Goodbye

Have you ever heard of the term “the Minnesota Goodbye?” It should also be called the Wisconsin Goodbye, because it’s just as prevalent here and I honestly cannot stand it. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/4/24

Woodworking again: The fabulous 'fifth quarter'

I’ve been turning stomachs lately during conversations about food favorites on my dining list. People say stuff like “ugh,” and “uff-da,’’ and … more

By Dave Wood | 9/4/24

Sen. Jeff Smith: In vitro fertilization, family and politics

Raising children is expensive, and solving infertility can be a fortune. Couples trying to conceive experience the joy of a positive pregnancy test and the horrendous heartbreak of miscarriage. … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 9/4/24

Woodworking again: Fun with words

MALAPROPISM—a confused use of words in which an appropriate word is replaced by one with a similar sound but a ludicrously inappropriate meaning. From the French “mal a … more

By Dave Wood | 8/28/24

Rep. Warren Petryk: Continuing to invest in our community schools

In a few days, students across the 93rd Assembly District will return to the classroom. They will be greeted by our dedicated teachers, eager to help them learn and begin the new school year. And … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 8/28/24

Letter to the editor: Affordable housing for all

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.hastingsjournal.news: first name: Wyatt last name: Bauch address: 813 River Ter city: … more

8/28/24

Letter to the editor: Who to vote for

To the editor, When I ran for state elected office in the previous decade, while doing doors and visiting with homeowners, when they told me they vote Democrat I asked some of them why. One … more

8/28/24

Sen. Jeff Smith: Labor stats reveal gaps

We all know that Wisconsin’s minimum wage is stuck in the last century. I mean, who can actually afford to live on $7.25 an hour? That’s $1,160 a month at 40 hours a week, which is hardly … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 8/28/24

From the editor's desk: Turning a blind eye

Growing up, my best friend made fun of me for coming down with strange illnesses that most kids we knew didn’t get. I was the one out of all of us to get pneumonia, the Beijing flu, mono. What … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/28/24

Back Home: Summer vacations remembered

The summer season is winding down but August was usually the month for our family vacations – which were difficult to come by when you lived on a dairy farm. It was a month after the … more

By Chris Hardie | 8/28/24

Woodworking again: Ishy food I have known

Over the years I’ve discovered that my Norwegian ancestors have taken a bad rap in the international culinary world for their passion for that dreaded dish—Lutefisk, created long ago to … more

By Dave Wood | 8/22/24

Rep. Petryk: Prioritizing workforce development and

Every September we join other states in celebrating National Workforce Development Month. During this month we aim to spotlight the vital role that workforce programs play in connecting people with … more

By Rep. Warren Petryk | 8/22/24

Know Your Legal Rights: Disagree with land use zoning decisions? Here’s what you can do

Many people become upset when their local government enacts new zoning ordinances or makes zoning decisions that can alter the neighborhood or community, such as by allowing commercial businesses in … more

By Kathleen Henry | 8/22/24

Sen. Jeff Smith: Forever chemicals need to go

Over the past few years, you’ve no doubt heard of the expansive PFAS problem contaminating our drinking water and surface waters in Wisconsin and throughout the country. But what exactly are … more

By Sen. Jeff Smith | 8/22/24

From the editor's desk: The unforgettable Kam

My mother’s best friend Kam was like a second mother to me growing up – or maybe more like a fun aunt. Some of my earliest memories are from her house on Fourth Street in River Falls, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/22/24

Letter to the editor: A call for honest political advertising

To the editor, Regardless of political affiliation, I think we can all agree that political ads have become increasingly dramatic, exaggerated, and manipulative. These ads are designed to … more

8/22/24

Letter to the editor: Protect our way of life

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Ted last name: Miner address: N4761 130th St. city: … more

8/22/24

Letter to the editor: Compost should not move to FF

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Steve last name: Slivicki address: N8110 1015th … more

8/22/24