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    September 26, 2012
    Editorial: Jail, roads not child's play
    Say Kick-the-Can to anyone over the age of 30, and they will likely tell you story after story of the popular game they played as children. However, Kick-the-Can has a political connotation that isn't fun like a child's game.  Twelve years ago, the Pierce County Board of Supervisors...
    opinion / editorials / governmentSeptember 26, 2012 - 9:03am
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    September 19, 2012
    Editorial: State's business image on rise
    In a classic television commercial from the 1990s, former tennis star Andre Aggasi proclaimed "Image is everything." While we wouldn't necessarily agree with the statement for every applicable situation, image does have a lot to do with a state's ability to attract and retain businesses....
    opinion / editorialsSeptember 19, 2012 - 8:15am
    September 12, 2012
    Opinion: Think fresh, healthy food
    Whether it's the obesity epidemic in this country or just a desire to become healthier, people are seeking ways to eat better. One idea from Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club, Inc., is to patronize local farmers markets. They provide less-processed, flavorful produce and other...
    opinion / editorials / foodSeptember 12, 2012 - 8:01am
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    September 5, 2012
    Editorial: Watch out for aid, gift scams
    As another school term's on the way, it's not surprising scam artists are poised and ready to take advantage of vulnerable youth, besides naïve others. Family budgets are tight and the cost of college is outpacing inflation, so students and their families are anxious to find scholarships...
    opinion / editorialsSeptember 5, 2012 - 8:04am
    August 29, 2012
    Editorial: Tax pact needs to get done
    Earlier this year, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton attended a press event designed to celebrate the passage of federal legislation that would finally allow a new St. Croix River bridge to be constructed. But while making a few comments on the matter at hand, Dayton let something slip...
    opinion / editorials / politicsAugust 29, 2012 - 8:51am
    August 22, 2012
    Editorial: A safety 'heads-up' to motorists
    How can motorists make this a "Summer of Safety"? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) believes the answer's in an array of initiatives. The goal is to reduce the risk of motorists killing and injuring themselves and others by improving traffic safety enforcement, education...
    opinion / editorialsAugust 22, 2012 - 8:09am
    August 8, 2012
    Editorial: Another election's here already
    It's been only two months since the last election--the governor's June 5 recall won by incumbent Scott Walker over Tom Barrett. Now, in the dog days of summer, another election looms. This one used to be called the fall primary--held the second Tuesday in September--preceding the...
    opinion / editorials / politicsAugust 8, 2012 - 8:11am
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    August 1, 2012
    Editorial: Make going to fair a must
    It's county fair time again--time to enjoy "The Best Four Days of Summer," as this year's fair bills itself. People from throughout Pierce County should consider attending this event because it involves everyone countywide, not just Ellsworth residents. The fair and the fairgrounds...
    opinion / editorials / eventsAugust 1, 2012 - 8:58am
    July 25, 2012
    Editorial: Take it cool, save water in heat
    It's summer time and the livin' is easy. That's the case except when unscrupulous parties try to take advantage of people whose judgment may be clouded by the season. For example, suspect air conditioning repair companies might see an opportunity in homeowners at the mercy of broken...
    opinion / editorialsJuly 25, 2012 - 2:01pm
    July 11, 2012
    Editorial: Rescue set stage for amazing 4th
    Anyone not touched by the missing child drama that unfolded south of Prescott last Tuesday into Wednesday could only have a heart of stone. Hats off to all employees of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for a masterful job of responsiveness, coordination, crowd control and quiet...
    opinion / editorialsJuly 11, 2012 - 8:52am
    June 27, 2012
    Editorial: Be safe when swimming
    Tragic accidents happen quickly. Drowning often occurs with many people, including adults, in and around swimming pools and beaches. Recent research by Johnson and Johnson shows 88 percent of children who drowned were under adult supervision, and parents are overconfident about their...
    opinion / editorials / outdoorsJune 27, 2012 - 9:03am
    June 20, 2012
    Editorial: Beware of grandparent, debt scams
    The scammers are out in full force and the public needs to be aware of them on a couple of fronts. Whenever college students are away, scammers...
    opinion / editorialsJune 20, 2012 - 9:08am
    June 13, 2012
    Editorial: Dispose of meds properly
    Seems like the theft and improper use of prescription medications is on the rise in Western Wisconsin.
    opinion / editorials / healthJune 13, 2012 - 3:19pm
    June 6, 2012
    Editorial: Dairy initiative attainable goal
    Establishing goals is a good idea whenever there's a desire to get ahead. June Dairy Month is the perfect time for anyone interested in Wisconsin...
    opinion / editorials / foodJune 6, 2012 - 9:07am
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