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Jul
2021

21 July 2021

Gas prices increase, but relief expected soon

The state average price for gasoline in Wisconsin is hovering at $3 a gallon, but there may be a slight relief. The price of crude dropped 4% last wee...

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Opinion

Gas prices increase, but relief expected soon

The state average price for gasoline in Wisconsin is hovering at $3 a gallon, but there may be a slight relief. The price of crude dropped 4% last wee...

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Posted on July 21, 2021

Orange crush anyone?

For this week’s column, I was all set to talk about my 15-year-old son Alex and the myriad interconnected complexities of the social life of a soon ...

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Opinion

Orange crush anyone?

For this week’s column, I was all set to talk about my 15-year-old son Alex and the myriad interconnected complexities of the social life of a soon ...

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Posted on July 21, 2021

Heath responds to State Superintendent Underly’s letter

It was a report by a Blue Ribbon commission on how to fix our broken school funding system. Of course these were self-proclaimed experts. They studied...

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Opinion

Heath responds to State Superintendent Underly’s letter

It was a report by a Blue Ribbon commission on how to fix our broken school funding system. Of course these were self-proclaimed experts. They studied...

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Posted on July 21, 2021

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Jul
2021

14 July 2021

Ruling protects Wisconsin recreation, rural residents

Ruling protects Wisconsin recreation, rural residents

Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, streams and other water resources belong to everyone and are held in public trust for the people of the state. A dec...

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Opinion

Ruling protects Wisconsin recreation, rural residents

Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, streams and other water resources belong to everyone and are held in public trust for the people of the state. A dec...

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Posted on July 14, 2021

Proposed fire pit ordinance unneeded

Last week, members of the Medford City Council were asked to approve a solution in search of a problem — or at least a problem that has not appeared...

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Opinion

Proposed fire pit ordinance unneeded

Last week, members of the Medford City Council were asked to approve a solution in search of a problem — or at least a problem that has not appeared...

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Posted on July 14, 2021

Rep. Edming blasts Gov. Evers over veto of Mill Bill

Late on Thursday, Governor Evers vetoed legislation co-authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) that would have provided state assistanc...

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Opinion

Rep. Edming blasts Gov. Evers over veto of Mill Bill

Late on Thursday, Governor Evers vetoed legislation co-authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) that would have provided state assistanc...

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Posted on July 14, 2021

Job well done

Kudos to a job well done for the organizers and performers for the Kids From Wisconsin show at the Taylor County Fairground on Monday evening. Mo...

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Opinion

Job well done

Kudos to a job well done for the organizers and performers for the Kids From Wisconsin show at the Taylor County Fairground on Monday evening. Mo...

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Posted on July 14, 2021

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Jul
2021

07 July 2021

Tough choices ahead for Medford area schools

Tough choices ahead for Medford area schools

The Medford School Board last week made the right call in adding an English teacher at the high school. English is a fundamental core subject of e...

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Opinion

Tough choices ahead for Medford area schools

The Medford School Board last week made the right call in adding an English teacher at the high school. English is a fundamental core subject of e...

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Make the rest of your summer a safe one

Congratulations, to all those who have made it through the long 4th of July weekend with all your fingers intact and without having to make a trip t...

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Opinion

Make the rest of your summer a safe one

Congratulations, to all those who have made it through the long 4th of July weekend with all your fingers intact and without having to make a trip t...

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Hops overload

There is a saying among home brewers that “Hops hides many sins.” For those unfamiliar with it, hops are the coneshaped flowers of a plant ca...

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Opinion

Hops overload

There is a saying among home brewers that “Hops hides many sins.” For those unfamiliar with it, hops are the coneshaped flowers of a plant ca...

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Posted on July 7, 2021

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