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Hyperbole—an obvious and intentional exaggeration. -- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
I don’t know why, but I possess a hyperbolic streak down my back as wide as a skunk’s and my …
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By Dave Wood
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11/12/26
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To the editor,
I want to offer a big thank you to all involved in the election process — from worker to voter — for supporting our democracy by keeping it safe, fair, and civil.
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11/12/26
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To the editor,
After months of logistical delays and filing for appropriate permits and other paperwork, Serranos Hispanic grocery store is finally open! They are stocking up with South of the …
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11/12/26
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Dave Beck’s column this week on the demise of deer registration stations got me thinking. What else is gone or has majorly changed that, in my opinion, isn’t necessarily better. The answer is, a …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/12/26
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When it comes to the weather, I come from a long line of seasonal pessimists who expect the worst and prepare for it.
Even in the height of summer my great grandfather would comment that the …
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By Andrew Harrington
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11/12/26
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Growing up in a big family, pretty much everything was a competition. Having fun was a competition, waking up was a competition, eating was a competition, being the favorite kid was a competition. …
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By Andrew Harrington
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11/12/26
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Well, it only took me 45 years, but I finally received a compliment on my outfit at Ellsworth High School. As someone who made it through four years of high school without earning many fashion …
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By Becky Beissel
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11/11/26
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One of my favorite fictional movie characters is the not so dashing Lord Peter Wimsey, best performed by Ian Carmichael. He’s often portrayed dining at the Savoy and consuming an inordinate amount …
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By Dave Wood
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11/4/26
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Every Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. We attend ceremonies, display our flags, thank veterans for their service and remember …
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By Melissa Hildebrandt
Pierce County Veterans Service Officer
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11/4/26
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No U.S. Mail delivery. No in-person banking. Federal offices are closed. States observe holidays differently. Ever think about how a national holiday came to be?
Glancing at this month's …
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By Bill Rubin
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11/4/26
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With Veterans Day approaching, I’d like to encourage you to attend one of the many ceremonies honoring veterans in our communities. They are always moving and remind me what being an American is …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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11/4/26
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QUESTION: WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING PERSONALITIES HAVE IN COMMON?
Otis Redding, Little Richard, Eudora Welty, Georgia O’Keefe. Joyce Carol Oates, Hattie McDaniel, Rodney Dangerfield, Jackie …
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By Dave Wood
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10/28/26
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To the editor: The great Thomas Sowell once said, “It doesn’t matter how smart you are, unless you stop and think.”
Democrats are endorsing the individuals running as Democratic Socialists …
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10/28/26
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To the editor: Politics matter. Voting matters. If you have not yet, go to myvote.wi.gov. check out your ballot. Study your candidates and investigate the three constitutional amendments on the …
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10/28/26
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To the editor,
At this point, I am done with disingenuous political commercials and chicken littles who write in to the PCJ to twist facts and cherry-pick data to sway public opinion across …
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10/28/26
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Rebecca Cooke has our vote for Congress. The Third District of Wisconsin has not been well-represented for the past four years.
Rebecca was raised on a dairy farm near Eau Claire, and six …
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10/28/26
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After weeks of political ads, attacks and claims, and some face-to-face candidate forums, voters have been of fered a few truths and a whole lot that isn't. However, a few things do ring true. …
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10/28/26
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To the editor,
As a River Falls resident who lives a mile away from where the newly proposed data center would be located in Mann Valley, I worry for the future of my family’s and my …
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10/28/26
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This weekend was a busy one for our family and a great reminder to cherish each and every moment.
My husband is the defensive coordinator for the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks football team, and …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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10/28/26
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The early morning fog hung low in the valley as I stepped out the back door for an autumn morning walk down Claire Road.
As I headed north my morning thoughts drifted into the past. Our home – …
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By Chris Hardie
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10/28/26
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