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It has only been a week since President Trump gave his State of the Union address, which had little to do with the State of the Union. Now we have missiles destroying buildings in the Middle East in …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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3/15/26
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Dear Editor: The recent legislation facetiously labeled ‘The Big Beautiful Bill,’ allocated $168 billion to immigration and border enforcement. This is an unheard-of increase of $134 billion over …
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3/15/26
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We are experiencing yet another paradigm shift on the global stage. On February 5, New START, the nuclear weapons treaty between ourselves and Russia, the two major nuclear powers in the world, …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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2/27/26
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How many of you remember the phrase, “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat?” This is a phrase coined by sportscaster Jim McKay over 50 years ago. But if any of you have been watching the …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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2/20/26
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At this point in the president’s second term, most Americans have become desensitized to the childish and boorish behavior of President Trump. The list of things that he has said that would …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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2/14/26
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The government partially shut down again over the weekend. Although the Senate worked until they had a bill passed, we can’t say that about the House. They weren’t planning on being in session …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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2/6/26
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There are a lot of things that Donald Trump could regret in the aftermath of the 2020 election. He could regret the lies he spread about the existence of widespread voter fraud. He could regret his …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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2/2/26
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Dear Editor: “Free Tuition?” is the caption for an ad in a recent Shopper. The ad suggests students can attend a local private school at “no cost” through the Wisconsin Parental Choice …
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2/2/26
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I never thought I would see the day where I said I was ashamed to be an American, but it has arrived. We are no longer the leader of the free world. We are just a third world nation led by a bully. …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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1/24/26
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The death of Renee Good last week at the hands of an ICE agent is a tragedy that should act as a wake-up call for all of us. We find ourselves in a crisis here in the United States, one that will …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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1/19/26
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Dear Editor:
I view recent actions by our president understanding one simple truth, if they do not financially benefit him and his very rich benefactors, or gain him additional power they would …
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1/19/26
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New year, new nonsense. I guess if you are friends with people who think it is okay to invade other countries, e.g. Putin, that makes it okay to attack and capture the president of another country. …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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1/13/26
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With the cold weather and short days, it’s the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book. I’ve had ample time to do just that recently as I had jury duty this month. Those of you who have …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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1/2/26
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In addition to the winter weather, December also marks the arrival of property tax bills across Wisconsin. Unfortunately, many Wisconsinites are seeing an increase in their property taxes. While in …
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By Rep. Karen Hurd
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1/2/26
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Let’s talk The 12 Days of Christmas. First let’s look at the cost per the PNC Christmas price index. A partridge in a pear tree costs $420.18, up 13.5% from last year. The cost of two turtle …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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12/26/25
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I know that many of you have heard by now that my vehicle was hit by a milk truck two weeks ago. I’m sure many out there have experienced this before and know how it goes, but it has been a new …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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12/13/25
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We celebrated Thanksgiving last week, which is my favorite holiday of the year. Not just because it gives me an opportunity to cook (and, if things go right, even show off a little), but also because …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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12/4/25
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We can’t think about December without thinking about Christmas. December is saturated with Christmas. Christmas shopping, Christmas baking, Christmas Carols, Christmas television programs, …
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By Dr. Glenn Mollette
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12/4/25
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Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday of the year. It is a time when most people consider what they are thankful for. That usually includes things like family and good health. But there is another …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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11/30/25
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One has to wonder if government will ever function correctly again. People who rely on SNAP benefits have been on a roller coaster ride the past week and taxpayers are footing the bill for yet more …
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By Cindy Cardinal
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11/14/25
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