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Quality local journalism is essential to creating an informed and engaged public and ensuring a thriving democracy. But local journalism has b…
It’s been over a year since we started dealing with COVID-19, masks and social distancing. It’s been a year of fear, uncertainty and anxiety a…
Now the hard part begins, where being part of the community really matters.
Editor’s Note: Public notices are currently under fire in the Wisconsin Legislature. The state Senate recently approved SB 55, which would rem…
The warnings have been circulated since last spring from state and federal agencies including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. …
Gov. Tony Evers has a daunting task ahead of him.
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A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives named the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, which would provide thousands of dol…
Our Founding Fathers, in all of their wisdom, for all of their love of democratic ideals, were nevertheless always fearful of populace rule.
If you’re reading this editorial after having the printed newspaper delivered to your door, there’s a pretty strong chance that someone from t…
The Wisconsin State Senate has one more attempt this year to pass a package of bills to help the homeless across Wisconsin.
When it comes to Christmas and newspapers, nobody did it better than the classic response to a letter that appeared in The New York Sun.
During my childhood, I found myself in a challenging school environment. Through no fault of myself or my siblings, our peers did not welcome …
Outcomes in states that have legalized medical marijuana contradict at least some points made by both advocates and opponents of the move in W…
Next week, during National Newspaper Week (Oct. 6-12), we hope our readers will recognize the service of newspapers and their employees to the…
Registration for the 2020 Wisconsin Civics Games opened on Monday, Sept. 16, at www.wisconsincivicsgames.com.
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It’s already time for turkey and pumpkin pie. I hope you’re reading this with the smell of turkey in the air or preparing to go to a gathering…
