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It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon to be on the golf course. I wasn’t there, but it looked like a nice day.
I’m kind of jealous of people who golf. They have this structured block …
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By John McLoone
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6/27/24
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I recently was impressed with a British film about the Nazi bombing of London, which scared the parents and provided a vicarious playground for their children, who excitedly waited for another air …
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By Dave Wood
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6/27/24
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The Pierce County Veteran Service Office is planning to conduct a ceremony to honor and pay tribute to all Pierce County Vietnam Veterans and Surviving Spouses at the Pierce County Fair on …
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Pierce County Veterans Service Office
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6/27/24
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I never had a dog growing up, so watching my kids with their Bagle hound Trapper brings me great joy. This little Beagle/Basset mix is spoiled rotten and the sweetest, cuddliest dog I’ve ever …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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6/27/24
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As we bask in the warmth of summer, it's time to embrace the joy of our local county fairs! My childhood memories from Boyceville were filled with anticipation for the Dunn County Fair, where my …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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6/27/24
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“Not all heroes wear capes” is an expression you hear frequently to describe everyday folks doing extraordinary things without asking for credit or even boasting about their good deeds. …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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6/27/24
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The new Science and Health Sciences Building on campus had its groundbreaking ceremony this week at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. This historic development took several years to come to …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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6/20/24
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Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Over the course of my life, I can look back and see how true that statement …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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6/20/24
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Author's note: One experience that I will never forget was when I flew with the Navy Blue Angels in 2000. The Blue Angels are in La Crosse for this year's air show, so I am sharing a first-person …
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By Chris Hardie
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6/20/24
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Many years ago when I was a traveling reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, I had the great pleasure of spending a day with two seniors at Aitkin High School in northern Minnesota. I went to …
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By Dave Wood
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6/20/24
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I admire many character traits in people, especially ambition, perseverance and tenacity. I myself have always enjoyed doing things that people said I couldn’t. I’ve come across a few of …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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6/20/24
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I joined millions in watching televised coverage of D-Day’s 80th anniversary ceremonies last week.
And I wept.
Who didn’t?
The dwindling number of centenarian heroes on …
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By Bill Barth
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6/20/24
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My father passed on to be with the Great Story Tellers in The Sky many years ago, but I’m glad I assigned him a project those many years ago when he lost his second wife and one of his legs, …
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By Dave Wood
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6/12/24
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Wisconsin is renowned globally as "America's Dairyland," and we are immensely proud of it, especially in the 93rd Assembly District, which is predominantly farm populated. With June …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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6/12/24
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June is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. The weather is absolutely beautiful, school is out and people are generally in a great mood during my Stop N’ Talk events. But most of …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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6/12/24
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Nothing says summer like the crack of ball on a bat under the blazing sun, amidst the cheers and chants of players and onlookers. Ah, summer softball (or baseball) is in full swing (pun intended).
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By Sarah Nigbor
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6/12/24
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Some discoveries have been made.
I don’t like to lose things, but inevitably, it happens to all of us. This is a story in two parts. The first has to do with my pants. The second part is a …
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By John McLoone
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5/29/24
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Love your neighbors, yet tear not your hedges down. ~ Proverbs 27:10
You may talk of the tyranny of Nero, but the real tyranny is the tyranny of your next-door neighbor. ~ Walter Bagehot
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By Dave Wood
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5/29/24
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Have you noticed that a recurring theme in my life is, “Why does it that have to happen on deadline day?” That’s what will be engraved on my headstone.
Well, the chaos struck …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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5/29/24
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Among the many partners in a successful farm is the veterinarian.
When our farm was a dairy operation, my parents retained a wonderful local veterinary service that was a father and son …
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By Chris Hardie
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5/29/24
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