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At the Hudson Area Library, we have an upcoming teen series that's a mash-up of art and technology. Early March features two special events in the library world: Will Eisner Week (March 1-7) and Teen Tech Week (March 4-10). Eisner, a legendary comic artist who created The Spirit,...

The morning after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game, my sports crazy oldest son texted me. In addition to a bad cold and several, unappealing approaching tests, he said he felt "dead inside." He had lost his zest for everything he was...

The robots are coming and we need to plan accordingly. Robots are going to replace many workers in the very near future. It is much more economical to use robots than human labor. Robots do not require healthcare and dental insurance, 401k's and other benefits.

Have you ever looked for something and felt so frustrated about not finding it that you just gave up your search? A few days ago my oldest son Ethan was looking for a Lego so that He could finish building his Star Wars creation. As I sat there helping him look for the Lego, he said...

It's been awhile since I wrote a column, and one of my resolutions in the new year is to connect with our readers more, now that I have my feet under me a bit more solidly since becoming regional editor (at least I think I do!) One way of doing that is helping people get to know...

Over the past few months, hundreds of older Wisconsinites have come up to me, written letters, or called my office to express concern about the future of programs they depend on, including Social Security and Medicare. I promise that I will fight against any attempts to take away...

At the Hudson Area Public Library, we know the importance of early literacy. Learning and language begins at birth through social interactions, singing songs, telling stories and talking to one another. Parents, grandparents and family members all play an important role in preparing...