Walking through history “A lady asked Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin, ‘Well Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?’ ‘A republic,’ replied the Doctor, ‘if you can keep it.’” …
New stamp celebrates 250 years of America By Martha S. Johnson United States Postal Service As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its birth, the U.S. Postal Service …
Fishing with children and old men “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine.” That was what an “old, gray man” in a bar told a storyteller were the “only things in this world that’s …
TNR isn’t for the birds Dear Editor: Studies show that one of the biggest sources of mortality for our wild birds is predation by domestic cats. Wind farms are constantly being …
Time traveling and the art of planning ahead Dear Readers: Temps roared into the 80s and 90s this week, but I’ve got my home’s winter heating system on my mind. That …
Understanding the city’s role in conditional use permit decision By Robin Ginner Eagle River City Administrator The recent recommendation by the Eagle River Planning Commission to …
Fiscal Facts: Small business creation rose post-pandemic; expansion remains key challenge The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new …
Understanding how your city government works By Robin Ginner Eagle River City Administrator Every day, the City of Eagle River provides essential services that many of us rely on …
When the call comes in Dear Readers: The blaring sirens of area parades have died down, but now it’s back to business as usual for the area’s fire and EMS volunteers and law enforcement …
Lack of due diligence at Northland Pines in hiring hockey coach is concerning To the Editor: Following the successful 2025-2026 season, the Northland Pines School District …
Thanks to the angels among us Dear Editor: On Friday, June 19, I was leaving a local grocery store when I wheeled my cart right into a crack in the pavement that just about sent me head …
Pickup trucks are a recipe for disaster When you mix boys/men with pickup trucks, you are just asking for trouble. Speaking for those of us willing to admit to making less-than-cerebral …
Fire, EMS providers adapt to fewer volunteers, more 911 calls Research on Wisconsin agencies finds common challenges, barriers, recommendations By Wisconsin Policy Forum With …
The corner of Wisconsin I somehow missed “Wisconsin, fond of passing laws, should pass another law compelling every farmer to paint his barn red. Another will compel him to pasture his cows by …
The invitation home “More than anything, we have lost the cultural customs and traditions that bring extended families together, linking adults and children in caring relationships…When …
Just me and a bunch of largemouths While many fishermen wouldn’t rank largemouth bass anywhere near the top of a best-eating chart, I believe most of them would certainly put them well up a …
Term limits, elections, and holding local officials accountable By Robin Ginner Eagle River City Administrator One question that occasionally arises in local …
Savoring the shortest season Dear Readers: This week marks the nation’s 250th birthday. In celebration of Independence Day, towns across the North Country each bring their own …
Never say never “I’ve been around long enough to know that you never say never.” — American mixed martial artist Frank Mir (1979-) As my airport shuttle crossed the East River …
Your Right to Know: Names of police should be public By Peter Cameron The Badger Project In 2024, a sheriff’s deputy working for the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department was …