Opinion

Thu
22
Jan

Letter: Learn from our own about fascism

Should we in America be worried about fascism, the government system our democracy prevailed against in WWII’s Italy and Nazi Germany?

Thu
22
Jan

Letter: Hold the right people accountable for illegal immigration

Immigration, a tough issue these days. Yet Wisconsin farms rely on immigrant labor. Corporations bring them in, house them, transport them to jobs. Why?

When they could do the same for Americans living right here in our communities. They do it because our business community has been allowed to do so.

Thu
22
Jan

Protect transparency, save WisconsinEye


Jon Henkes. (Submitted photo)

Every year in Wisconsin state government, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on programs and policies that impact every citizen, community, school and business.

Thu
22
Jan

Clergy Corner: New year

It is that time again when we change from the old year to the new. For some, the ushering in of a new year is a ritual of staying up until midnight to make a bunch of noise or perhaps sing an old song. The beginning of a new year is also time of reflection and planning.

Thu
22
Jan

Administrator's Corner

(Guest Writer – Brian Krey, Director of Finance and Operations)
Thu
15
Jan

Administrator's corner

As a kid, I can remember practicing verses and actions that were coordinated with “This little light of mine - I’m gonna let it shine … I won’t let evil blow it out - I’m gonna let it shine.” 
Thu
15
Jan

Around the Block Jan. 15, 2026

My first column in the inaugural issue of this newspaper, some 8 months ago, was completely forgettable—as nearly all my columns are—and was met with a sharp rebuke from a reader who felt it did not fit, or rise, to the occasion.

Thu
15
Jan

Letter: What’s hiding behind those masks?

We’ve seen it all too many times before. Heavily armed men clad in battle gear going berserk on unarmed civilians. We’ve seen them viciously beat people whose only weapon was their voice. We’ve seen them body-slam elderly men and women. Thanks to the ubiquitous smartphone, now we’re seeing them kill people who had harmed no one.

Thu
15
Jan

Letter: America First or Me First?

Love of money (greed) is the root of all kinds of evil according to 1 Timothy 6:10.

Over the last five years, Donald Trump’s wealth has grown by several billions of dollars.

One billion dollars is equivalent to 1000 million dollars.

Trump says, “America first.”

Thu
15
Jan

Letter: What to know about Somalians in Minnesota

I agree with Terry Hanson's January 1 comment that we should not hold Minnesota's entire Somalian community responsible for those of its members responsible for fraud that has cost American taxpayers more than $9 billion.

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