editorial

This time of year, everyone — from young schoolchildren to our most senior citizens — begins to take stock of what they are thankful for. Whether it’s the company of family and friends, another year of good health, the football game, or even just food on a table before us on...

When President Obama asked for Congressional approval before taking military action against Syria, we presumed he was asking for approval from the American people. We, the people, are the constituents of U.S. senators and representatives, and therefore their vote on this critical...

At the school district annual meeting on Monday, citizens -- not just school board members -- do the voting. This is the meeting where the 2013-14 budget is presented and adopted, and where the tax levy is set. Among the powers of the voting body of this meeting are the following,...

If St. Croix Central High Schools students play their cards right this year, they could go home every day without any homework, and student athletes won't fall behind in any of their late-day classes due to leaving early for competition. New to the school schedule this year is a ninth-period...

Our nation's history is filled with great triumph and equally great tragedy. But more than a few folks are trying their best to re-write history by ignoring the bad stuff and simply focusing on the good.

If nobody blinks, how long will this Walker versus Democrats/union situation continue? Nobody seems to have an answer, or a solution to this stalemate. A couple of observations. By fleeing the state, the Senate Democrats have not done the state, or the political process, any favors....

In November, Wisconsin voters sent a message to legislators about the practice of taking money from a state designated fund and using it for something else. Voters in more than 50 counties overwhelmingly approved a non-binding referendum to prevent government officials from taking...

"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy and the flies die from...

Wisconsin was one of the two remaining states in the union that didn't require motorists to carry automobile insurance. As of June 1, that's changed. Wisconsin joins 48 other states in requiring auto insurance for those who drive. More than a few people have been critical of the...

The current economy makes it difficult for elected officials to spend money on major projects. But when safety is concerned, there's no time like the present to correct problems that could lead to accidents in the future. That's why Monday's approval of a cooperative agreement between...

With all the public awareness about pollution across the nation, you'd think our air would be getting cleaner these days. But the American Lung Association has released its 2009 "State of the Air Report" and the news is less than encouraging for this area. After years of sustaining...

"In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." Eric Hoffer The New Richmond Area Community Foundation is spearheading an effort to train leaders for the future. The local organization,...

The major renovation and expansion project at Econofoods in New Richmond is moving along nicely. It's kind of a mess inside right now, but if you are able to dodge a few ladders and can put up with some empty aisles, it's still a great place to shop. The deli and fresh produce area...

Despite all the public awareness campaigns, drunk driving continues to be a problem in these parts. Every week, local law enforcement agencies arrest and charge a large number of suspected drunk drivers. The huge number of offenders clog up the court system and the cases devour the...

A lot of voters may not be aware of it, but there's an important state constitutional amendment on the upcoming April 1 ballot. The proposed measure would eliminate a governor's ability to cross out certain words of legislation in an effort to create new legislation that has never...