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To the editor,
All of us have at some time in our lives felt the stomach churning feeling of terror. Perhaps it was the bully at school, or a violent partner, or a near death experience in a car …
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3/27/25
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To the editor,
Rep. Derrick Van Orden appears to have switched tactics to avoid addressing constituents’ voices from being heard. Virtual meetings, while they have the benefit of reaching …
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3/27/25
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To the editor,
Wisconsin recently joined a Top Ten list and I’m not talking football. We’re now among the top ten states for the amount of animal waste generated by factory …
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3/27/25
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I’m trying to be patient and understanding, I really am. Unfortunately, patience isn’t my strong suit. My grandmother preaching to me that “Patience is a virtue” just never …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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3/27/25
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There comes a day every year in the midst of the dance of the seasons when winter allows spring a brief interlude.
Since we live in Wisconsin, that day may come in late February or late …
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By Chris Hardie
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3/27/25
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I'm not a psychologist, but I think grief is an emotion meant to be shared. Sharing stories and remembering loved ones can lift us up. It is love’s way of evening the score. For there can be …
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By Greg Peters
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3/27/25
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One of the things I’m reminiscing about while I’m lolling in my recuperation abode is getting together with my old band buddies and having a great time while playing ridiculously bad …
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By Dave Wood
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3/19/25
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Allow me to step onto my soapbox for a moment…
America is in the midst of an identity crisis. Who are we, and what do we stand for?
In times past, discussions of our identity …
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By Robin Boles
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3/19/25
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To the editor,
“Lies twist and turn for gain, Commitments shattered, steeped in pain. The helpless bare the heavy blame, While greed plays its ruthless game. Allies lost in shadowed night, …
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3/19/25
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To the editor,
Family farms and rural communities in Pierce County are currently under attack by corporate dairy interests who aim to exploit the infrastructure and natural resources that are …
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3/19/25
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To the editor,
A post stapled on a wooden electric pole proclaims: A vote for Schimel is a vote for Elon Musk. One must understand the duplicitous standard of the progressive woke Marxists. …
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3/19/25
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Each year in mid-March, newspapers and media outlets across the country celebrate Sunshine Week, and this year is the 20 th anniversary.
Sunshine Week, which coincides with James Madison’s …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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3/19/25
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My kids have changed. First of all, they aren’t kids anymore. They’re adults.
It used to be at this time of the year, we’d be scheming some kind of a family trip. Now, our …
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By John McLoone
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3/13/25
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Until recently I was a clean guy. For years, for example, I had the routine of getting up at 6:30 a.m. to make my way to the local Y, where I was required to take a hot soapy shower before I could …
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3/13/25
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To the editor,
Recently the WDNR approved a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Permit (WPDES) for the Breeze Dairy Corporation’s expansion of its Pierce County facility from 1,700 to 6,500 …
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3/13/25
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To the editor,
Reckless tycoon Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has poured $6 million into Brad Schimel’s campaign in the upcoming race for Wisconsin’s state Supreme …
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3/13/25
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To the editor,
Did you watch the entire exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vice President J.D. Vance and President Trump? Don't rely on just a clip from the prime time …
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3/13/25
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To the editor,
Every once in a while, when the pot is enormous, I buy a lottery ticket. My joke is always that I will buy a Supreme Court justice with my winnings. Har de har …
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3/13/25
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To the editor,
It appeared most farmers and other rural residents supported and voted for Trump for president. He has not returned the favor. Not only will the tariffs (Trump’s “most …
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3/13/25
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Last week when I wrote about my eventful spring break road trip to North Carolina, it brought back memories of other road trips I’ve been on. Heading down the highway in my vehicle is my …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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3/13/25
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