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The late great Rock County Judge Edwin Dahlberg was known to say, “The court may be in error, but never in doubt.”
He also told this writer once that, when dealing with particularly …
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By Bill Barth
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1/14/26
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The glow of the holidays is in the rear-view mirror and it’s time to strap in for the long ride of winter.
So far we’ve been treated to a few sub-zero mornings, but the coldest part of the …
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By Chris Hardie
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1/14/26
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A couple weeks ago, my husband and I traveled to Canton, Ohio for the Stagg Bowl (the Division III college football national championship) to cheer on the UW–River Falls Falcons. Our daughter …
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By Becky Beissel
Ellsworth Village President
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1/14/26
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TWELFTH NIGHT— EPIPHANY: THE LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES, JAN. 6 , WEBSTER’S DICTIONARY.
Back in the 1980s when we lived in south Minneapolis, we had the good fortune to fill our …
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By Dave Wood
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1/7/26
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To the editor,
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 440 relating to the how government and court notices that appear in newspapers are published. The change, championed by Rep. …
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1/7/26
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To the editor,
The Dec. 31 Op-Ed " The Facts About CAFOS..." states that “we follow the rules Wisconsin has established" and that "conversations should start with facts not fear." So let's …
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1/7/26
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I’ve written before about how I believe the feeling of relief is underrated and deserves more recognition. Relief is a wonderful feeling, one that to me is up there with happiness and joy. My …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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1/7/26
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As we enter a new year, I will once again confess – as I have before – that I am a weather nerd. During my 32-plus years working in the newsroom, it’s safe to say that no reporter wrote more …
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By Chris Hardie
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1/7/26
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Once again, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. To help out our hardworking political leaders I include some reminders to help you keep at your tasks and never falter in your efforts to make a …
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By Dave Wood
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1/2/26
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I am not going to make any New Year’s resolutions. To me, they just add stress, especially if you don’t stick to them exactly. I just hope this year is better than last because frankly, 2025 was …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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1/2/26
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For generations, farming families in Pierce County have cared for the land and water that sustain us all. That commitment hasn’t changed; in fact, it’s the foundation of …
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By Gregg Wolf, Ridge Breeze Dairy
Steve Brand, Brandvale Dairy
Bob Siewert, Jil-Ro-Sie Holsteins
Paul Fetzer, Fetzer Farms
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1/2/26
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I was just a kid but old enough to understand one of my favorite and most respected relatives was dying a death no one should endure.
Let me tell you about my Uncle Harley. He was a common man, …
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By Bill Barth
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1/2/26
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New Years resolutions, a lot of people make them, few people follow through. At the time you are reading this, it is probably too late to guide your resolution if you made one, but it is never too …
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By Andrew Harrington
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1/2/26
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When I was growing up before and during World War II budgets were tight in our family and gift giving was catch as catch can, as World War II store shelves were bare. Nevertheless, I received gifts I …
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By Dave Wood
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12/26/25
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I love giving gifts. It feels so good to pair a person with something that will bring them value or joy, especially when I know it’s the perfect match. As we navigate the season of giving, it's …
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By Robin Boles
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12/26/25
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To the editor,
The confirmation of the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Wisconsin dairy herd in Dodge County is an important public-health development that merits …
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12/26/25
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I come from a line of ladies who have perfected making the holidays a fun, festive season, full of magic, beauty and love. I strive to follow in their footsteps.
My grandmother spent hours in …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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12/26/25
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Holiday memories are sometimes like looking through a frosty window on a cold December morning. There are bits and pieces of clarity from different years but it all seems to blur together.
But I …
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By Chris Hardie
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12/26/25
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It was the best of kolaches, it was the worst of jitrnice. That’s what the estimable Roman Timmerman surmised as he chatted with the other patrons of Ptacek’s Market on River Falls’ Main …
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By Dave Wood, with apologies to Charles Dickens, Dylan Thomas and Franz
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12/17/25
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To the editor,
I am writing to express growing concern about the impact that recently passed local ordinances are having on our farming community. While these measures may be well-intentioned, …
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12/17/25
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