Opinion

This Saturday, on the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, we should reflect on the ideals expressed in our Declaration of Independence, a proclamation of our freedom from monarchy and our commitment to self-government.

What a special and perfect day for a community pancake breakfast at Reedsburg Airport! We are humbled and grateful for the amazing Reedsburg community support. Thank you so much for attending, and on behalf of the Reedsburg Area Flying Club and our supporters…THANK YOU!

Summer in Reedsburg is a wonderful time to recognize the best in humanity.

We see so many positive parts of this community during Butterfest, in particular.

The parade is always a joy to cover due to the enthusiasm of the participants and crowd.

This past week, my wife Janet and I attended the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. A project nearly 10 years in the making, the 19-acre forum now interconnects the University of Chicago campus with Jackson Park on Lake Michigan.

Mom went over to the slow cooker where the meal had been cooking away all day. As the lid was taken off, a shriek filled the air. The slow cooker had been unplugged hours before to make room for Uncle Bob’s famous sweet potato soufflé.

Tears filled Mom’s eyes. “My dinner is ruined!” she cried.

I love living in green land. Not the world's largest island, but the green land of early summer in Wisconsin. There are so many shades of green around us: The bright yellow green of young willows, the deeper yellow green of new maples and walnuts, the dark greens of evergreens, the true greens of catalpas and apple trees. 

Across the U.S., rural grocery store owners are doing far more than stocking shelves. Running a grocery in a small town is more complex, and more essential, than it often appears.

When a rural grocery store struggles, the impact affects the entire community.

Here’s five lessons we learned from working alongside grocery stores:

I was happy to see yet another Wisconsin judge has ruled the Enbridge Line 5 Relocation project can move forward.

Once again, the blood donors of the River Valley area generously answered the call to help others in need. On June 5^th we collected 79 units of blood products. These donations can potentially save the lives of 237 people.