Editorial

"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...

School districts never like to forward a building referendum question to the voters if school board members aren't solidly behind the plan. But that less-than-ideal scenario is occurring in Somerset, where the School Board voted 4-2 Monday to include a $35.4 million question on the...

Jim and Tim want to lead; will we follow?Maybe Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty are right.