Opinion

Thu
04
Sep

STANEK COLUMN: A certain sign of change

You can never be sure when autumn will officially arrive in Wisconsin. Our state is notorious for having three seasons I one week. There is one way to get an idea of when the new season might start: Check your pets.

Thu
28
Aug

Nature and Society, Aug. 28, 2025

I had a chance to travel through time with Paul Wolter of the Sauk County Historical Society. Paul came to talk with me about one of the early owners of the land where I live. In 1851, this land was purchased by Aahucoga, or Blue Wing, a chieftain in the Ho Chunk tribe.

Thu
28
Aug

Letter: No special treatment for illegals

Why do so many Americans put the interests of illegal aliens before those of their fellow citizens?  Where's the compassion for Americans who also are entitled to search for a better life in their own country?

Thu
28
Aug

Around the Block, Aug. 28, 2025

 There are reasons for everything.

Thu
28
Aug

Letter: Middle East peace requires rights for Palestinians

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller claims that, as a result of the U.S. bombing of nuclear facilities in Iran, "We have the beginnings of a new era of stability and peace and security in the Middle East." 

Thu
28
Aug

STANEK COLUMN: The loss of a small-town dentist

This week, I’ll say my final goodbye to a former dentist and farm neighbor.

Thu
28
Aug

Clergy Corner, Aug. 28, 2025

Have you ever felt like the guy in the cartoon with a rain cloud over his head? Wherever he goes, the rain cloud follows, but he’s the only one getting wet.

Thu
28
Aug

Letter: Fearing for our schools

In just a few days, on Sept. 2, another K-12 school year will begin in Wisconsin. As a grandparent and a retired teacher, I am extremely worried for our students and their education due to the recent executive orders and proposed cuts by President Trump and his administration.

Thu
28
Aug

Letter: We are under attack

Your President continues to dismantle our Democracy and now our voting rights are being attacked.

Thu
28
Aug

Letter: Let's end congressional gerrymandering in Wisconsin

On February 19th, 2024, Governor Evers signed new legislative district maps into law that were much fairer than the previous gerrymandered maps. The following elections resulted in a more balanced Legislature. That is a good thing. Wisconsinites support fair maps.

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