Opinion

Thu
28
May

Letter: Be mindful of what words leave your lips

Former secretary of state, Hillary Clinton had a loose lip moment as she condemned white men and more specifically, Christian whites, of being a danger to the U.S. of A.

She is not the 1st to lend proclamation to the dangers of male whites. Alexandria Cortz declared the U.S. of being too colonial.

Thu
28
May

Letter: AI enables dangerous deception

I’m scared. I am really scared of what AI can do to our world and, particularly, our country. I am a natural skeptic who became an atheist at age ten. I don’t fall for many scams but I really fell for one last week.

Thu
28
May

Clergy Corner May 28, 2026

My mom has cancer. My dad lost his job. My sister is in high school and pregnant. My brother’s grades are slipping. Work is so stressful. My life is unstable. Why does bad stuff happen to me?

Plenty of people have plenty of suggestions.

“Maybe God does not love you.”

“Maybe he is punishing you for something.”

Thu
28
May

GUEST COLUMN: Entrepreneurship is vital to rural communities


Kim Preston. (Submitted photo)

Small businesses play a critical role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities. In many areas, they are the backbone of the local economy, providing essential goods and services.

Thu
28
May

YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: How to solve high record costs and long delays


Tom Kamenick. (Submitted photo)

The two most common complaints I hear from people seeking public records are “Why is it taking so long?” and “Why does it cost so much?” Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to mount a successful legal challenge to delays or fees because of the way the state’s laws are worded.

Thu
21
May

Letter: County Board members should listen to constituents

There are many Sauk County citizens who stepped up and ran for the Sauk County Board of Supervisors this April. I am thankful for their willingness to run for public office. It’s not an easy job.

Thu
21
May

Letter: Tate has experience to be Sauk County sheriff

My name is David Jaeger, and I previously served as Chief of Police for the Minocqua Police Department for 10 years. During that time, I had the opportunity to supervise and work alongside Matthew Tate.

I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Tate for Sauk County Sheriff.

Thu
21
May

Letter: Small law has big impact on hospital access

Wisconsin’s hospitals are under pressure. Workforce shortages, rising demand, and capacity constraints make it harder every day to ensure every patient gets timely access to care.

Thu
21
May

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