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Every single time I go to the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention and awards banquet, an ice storm hits (with the exception of last year, when the banquet was held in June. But I would …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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3/30/23
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The opera closes next Wednesday, and from the New Year to Lent the main attentions of the season will be given to the special festivities and observances of private “society.” Balls, …
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By Dave Wood
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3/30/23
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To the editor,
Do you wish you had more choices for the April election? Our February primary left us with two candidates on the Supreme Court ballot. A better voting method such as Final Five …
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3/30/23
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To the editor,
I want to talk about my mom, Patricia LaRue.
Mom is running for River Falls City Council. Hopefully by now you’ve had access to her resume, know the city oriented …
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3/30/23
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To the editor,
Our state assembly and senate (with overwhelmingly Republican members) have done everything in their power to prevent our duly elected governor, Gov. Evers, from doing his …
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3/30/23
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To the editor,
I am writing to encourage River Falls voters to cast their ballot for Patricia LaRue for the at-large seat on the City Council. I have known Patty since she moved here when we were …
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3/30/23
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The word freedom is tossed around quite a bit. It’s a convenient word to use when trying to make others fear they will lose their freedom. Some politicians will scare voters about losing their …
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By Sen. Jeff Smith
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3/30/23
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Last week, the Assembly passed several bills aimed at combating violent crime in Wisconsin. Keeping our families and communities safe has always been one of my top priorities, and our goal this …
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By Rep. Warren Petryk
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3/30/23
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Approximately 200 people showed up for the 23rd Annual CAB Company/Prescott Fastpitch Association Banquet at the Old Ptacek’s Event Center last Friday. The featured speaker was The Common …
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By Cripe Olson
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3/30/23
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To the editor,
Wendy DiPeso’s letter motivated me to check out the non-partisan guides. vote for information about the two candidates who are running for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.
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3/23/23
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To the editor,
Another election season lies before us. Don’t you dread those awful campaign commercials?
I do. Why do they try to make us fear our neighbors?
The Political …
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3/23/23
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To the editor,
This is in response to the parent comment made last week about the upcoming school boar election.
I wonder how much the public knows that the DPI changed the scale for measuring …
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3/23/23
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The day I’ve been dreading since giving birth to my precious daughter is already here: She knows everything and I am the dumbest, uncoolest human being on the planet.
That might be an …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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3/23/23
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The great southern novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a book called “You Can't Go Home Again.” I for one am glad I ignored his warning, although I must agree for a time I thought he was right. …
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By Dave Wood
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3/23/23
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To the editor,
Political pundits across the country discuss Wisconsin’s April 4 Supreme Court election as “the most important election in the country,” as though the …
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3/23/23
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Is it true that Wisconsin students performed poorly, even worse than those of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan? "Not Proficient" is a term that should frighten students, parents and educators …
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3/23/23
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To the editor,
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election happening April 4 will determine how the court rules on cases involving: access to reproductive health care, nonpartisan redistricting, voting …
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3/16/23
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To the editor,
Residents of Prescott and the surrounding areas, are you tired of snow, ice and cold? Did you know you have another opportunity to see the Great River Road Theatre dinner …
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3/16/23
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The ‘new abnormal’ is not acceptable
To the editor,
On the Feb. 27 Morning Edition program on NPR, Susan Joy Hassol from the nonprofit Climate Communication objected to assigning …
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3/16/23
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To the editor,
At the start, I’m a Catholic. A traditional Catholic. A Catholic old enough to remember propaganda about the dangers of Catholics in government. Back then, the …
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3/16/23
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