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Support state park, Lake Mallalieu TO THE EDITOR

Help this boy with his reports TO THE EDITOR Hello! I am a fourth grade student in North Carolina. In fourth grade, we do state reports and I have chosen your state! I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Wisconsin as I work on my report. I am writing to you to ask...

America sets aside April 22 every year to celebrate Earth Day. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, young and old have gathered globally to participate in activities that foster appreciation of the environment and create awareness of the issues that threaten our globe.

"Start seeing motorcycles." The public safety campaign, like the motorcycles, revs into high gear this weekend when the annual Spring Flood Run will bring thousands and thousands of riders to the region. For the uninitiated, the Flood Run and its autumn counterpart raise money for...

Democrats Against AbortionDear Editor, Politicians work so hard to keep us divided. They tell those on one side of the abortion issue that those on the other side don’t value the sanctity of human life. While there may be a few wing nuts out there, by in large, Democrats recognize...

On March 29, the United Kingdom sent a letter to the European Union invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, beginning the two-year separation process. It’s fair to wonder why Americans and particularly those of us in the Heartland should care about U.K.-EU relations. If the “special...

Last week we reported on two fatal crashes — one in Pierce County, one in St. Croix County. In Pierce a 21-year-old man died in a head-on crash on Highway 10 near the Gas Lite Bar & Grill between Prescott and Ellsworth. Cause of the crash wasn't immediately known. Alcohol didn't...

ViewpointEvery year, millions of innocent people become victims of crime. They deserve our understanding, compassion and respect. The St. Croix County District Attorney’s Office, Victim/Witness Assistance Program is observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 2-8. This...

Supports Logelin, Whitacre and HallDear Editor, I have lived in the Hudson school district for 20 years. Last fall, I bought a house that boarders the high school property. I am excited to see the daily construction as we update our high school into a space our students can benefit...

ViewpointIn 1998, Wisconsin enacted a mining moratorium. The law requires a company applying for a mining permit to prove that a similar mine has operated for 10 years and been closed for 10 years without the pollution of groundwater or surface water. The mine could be located anywhere...