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To the editor, National Volunteer Week is April 16-22. It is a week to recognize the immense contributions of volunteers in our school district. More than 600 community members have shown their … more
To the editor, “ We are positioned to lead the country toward meaningful reforms that can rebuild trust in how we elect our leaders and get our government healthy again.” ~Henry … more
To the editor, In last week’s letters, I was intrigued by Mr. Cordua’s on book banning. I wish he would have elaborated on what books were being banned at schools and local … more
Following the overwhelming support at the polls on Tuesday, April 4 from Wisconsin voters to ensure that the state continues to focus on assisting people in finding work, we are reintroducing … more
D'you know what's wrong with most large motel chains? We found out recently on a trip that began in Wisconsin Dells, moved on to Madison, and ended miles later in my home county of Trempealeau, hard … more
To the editor, I am writing this letter to apologize to any of you who I offended with my personal Facebook posts referencing drag shows and Christians with guns. Shortly after I shared the post … more
The BW and I recently celebrated our 53 rd wedding anniversary, which is amazing for me to ponder, especially since I made a dreadful mistake on our 12 th , which threatened to undo the marriage then … more
The English language has many words loaned from Latin, and the phrase “status quo” is one of the most recognizable. “Status quo" is Latin for “existing state,” and in … more
Many know The Miracle Worker as an acclaimed three-act play that premiered on Broadway in October 1959. It’s based on the true story of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf girl from Alabama and Anne … more
In Wisconsin, April is Financial Capability Month. This month's focus is to help folks with money management, including raising understanding of the organizations and markets that influence our … more
To the editor, The recent surge in actions to ban books in school and public libraries reminds me of my seventh-grade social studies teacher. We were doing a unit on Russia, at the height of the … more
To the editor, It has been an honor to represent residents of Ward 3&4 of the City of Prescott for the last three years. Access to the under the hood mechanics of the city has been both … more
LETTER to the Editor Relay returns To the editor, 2022 Relay For Life is back in River Falls! Consider joining us in the fight against cancer at this community event. www.RelayForLife.org/Riv … more
There’s the two-year budget plan that gets a lot of attention at the Capitol. And then there’s the capital budget, a document that centers on major building projects around the state at … more
The financial sector has been under intense scrutiny after the failure of two large financial institutions that specialized in high-risk industries, such as the cryptocurrency sector. Some depositors … more
Maybe learning lessons the hard way is sometimes a good thing. I’m guessing the lesson learned is more likely to stick. I know that is true for my kids this weekend. The three youngest, … more
In the course of my writing over the years, the topic of spring is among my most frequent musings. It’s logical when much of my inspiration comes from the land and the seasons. Winters seem … more
Peter Brookshaw clubbed his team-leading ninth home run on Saturday as the North Dakota State Bison took two of three from South Dakota State last weekend. The Bison won the series opener … more
To the editor, Every woman deserves the right to make reproductive health decisions, including access to safe and legal abortion, birth control and other forms of family planning. In Wisconsin, … more
Experience is the teacher of all things. These words from Julius Caesar proved all too true recently when I tackled what I thought would be a simple task on the farm. The job at hand was to remove … more
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