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Before I get into this month’s column, I want to offer a little context about these columns in general.
When I write about a particular topic, it’s usually because something caught my …
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By Becky Beissel
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8/11/26
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Our garden is now flourishing with cucumbers in numbers that would make the heirs of Mr. Gedney blush with shame, and our sand patch on Walnut Street swells with pride.
In all due humility I’m …
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By Dave Wood
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8/5/26
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To the editor, The next several weeks before the Midterm Election already show signs of being contentious. We can expect this to be a bitter fight, as so much is at stake.
That’s why …
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8/5/26
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You hire a contractor, pay a deposit, and then the calls stop. Weeks pass. The work never starts – or stops midway – and you’re left wondering whether you’ve been scammed or just unlucky. …
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By Atty. Kevin Trost
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8/5/26
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Public records request
Last week, I wrote about a public records request I had sent to Pierce County/Pierce County Sheriff’s Office June 12, related to the dismissal of the DARE officer, PCSO …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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8/5/26
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Let’s just get this right out there – whatever I did to whomever years ago that made you angry enough to place a curse on my power equipment – I am sorry.
I’ll repeat. I am sorry for …
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By Chris Hardie
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8/5/26
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I spent the weekend at Wisconsin Dells with my friends that I met in college. The moment that stuck out the most to me came when I reached the top of the stairs for the tallest slide. The young …
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By Andrew Harrington
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8/5/26
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I’ve been thinking about the word “community” lately and what it means. River Falls is a “city,” of course; clearly defined by its geographical boundaries, and the infrastructure and …
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By Alison Page
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7/29/26
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Two weeks ago, I introduced Journal readers to the carefully guided European bus tour with mostly informative guides, its drawbacks and advantages. Today I describe what it was like to settle down …
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By Dave Wood
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7/29/26
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To the editor,
In my last letter, I discussed how evil is working its way into every aspect of our lives, and that excluding God from the public space is the primary cause of it. I would like to …
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7/29/26
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To the editor,
As many residents know, the City of Prescott is involved in a lawsuit concerning Leo's Landing. I won't speculate on the legal details because I don't know all the facts. My …
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7/29/26
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I used to be a giant procrastinator. Sometimes I still am, but I promise it’s not because I want to be. It’s because there are only so many hours in a day, week, month, etc. My daily planner …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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7/29/26
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To the editor,
Regarding a Facebook post on July 15, 2026 from Chad Koranda for Sheriff page: The role of Sheriff is super important. We have a great Sheriff who understands the limits, needs …
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7/23/26
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Editor's Note: The Elmwood Area Community Club held an essay contest this year for the 2026 UFO Days. Elmwood students grades 5-12 were invited to write an essay with the theme "Why I Love …
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By Arlen Holt
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7/22/26
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Editor's Note: The Elmwood Area Community Club held an essay contest this year for the 2026 UFO Days. Elmwood students grades 5-12 were invited to write an essay with the theme "Why I Love …
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By Paige Ginsbach
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7/22/26
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Editor's Note: The Elmwood Area Community Club held an essay contest this year for the 2026 UFO Days. Elmwood students grades 5-12 were invited to write an essay with the theme "Why I Love …
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By Hannah Bleskacek
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7/22/26
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These days you’re likely to be buttonholed by proud gardeners showing off their exceptional produce. Me, for example: I’m no different. Seems that the family I have fallen heir to is obsessed …
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By Dave Wood
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7/22/26
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To the editor,
The River Falls Garden Tour sponsored by the Lion's Club and several additional supporters was wonderful! A sincere thank you to all the sponsors and the gardeners who opened …
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7/22/26
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To the editor,
Why would anyone not want every Wisconsinite to have good affordable healthcare? Or prevent illness?
Alas, Wisconsin is now 49th in funding Public Health. Only …
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7/22/26
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To the editor,
Smoky skies aren’t going away anytime soon, and neither are temperatures in the mid-90s.
I don’t have air conditioning, so during the worst of the heat and smoke, my …
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7/22/26
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