Our view: Have a safe summer with common sense
This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer.
- May 23, 2013
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For people thinking of joining the fun on June 1-2 when registration and trail fees for all-terrain...
ATV trails in Lincoln County will open at noon tomorrow.
The Wisconsin ATV Association has worked with partners on a pair of bills that will improve the ATV...
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For the first time in more than a century, there is evidence that sturgeon are...
Blogger Len Harris made another trip to Gays Mills with hopes of finding the big, elusive Northern...
In response to Gov.
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Sponsors and landowners interested in hosting a gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are...
Chuck Quirmbach of Wisconsin Public Radio reports that a meeting today in Wausau could determine...
Challenge The Outdoors partnered with Shadows on the Wolf, Clintonville Chapter to mentor and...
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A bike helmet may be too expensive for some children, but a local child safety organization is...
A new bicycle shop is slated to open this summer in Oshkosh.
Village officials and residents kicked off the summer season Thursday night with a physical fitness...
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We golfers asked for forgiveness and the manufacturers gave it to us. In buckets.
The Hickory Golfers at the Bridgewood Golf Course play on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Neenah,...
The Mercury Hole in One media day was held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Whispering Springs Golf...
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Opinion
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Charen column: Obama's personal diplomats?
Count me as irritable on the subject, but President Obama's imperious habit of suggesting that American diplomats work for him is offensive to democratic sensibilities.
- May 22, 2013
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Other view: Reduce rates of elective early births
New science on fetal development has emphasized the importance of brain development in the last weeks of pregnancy — between 37 and 39 weeks.
- May 22, 2013
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Column: Keep Oklahoma in perspective
During the live coverage of the horrific events in Moore, Okla., on Monday night, meteorologist Mike Morgan on Oklahoma City TV station KFOR declared that this was '
- May 22, 2013
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Shields column: Obama stumbles in second-term pitfalls
Dan Jenkins, a sportswriter of rare wit, once gave us the Ten Stages of Drunkenness, which include these separate points on the road to inebriation: 'Witty and Charming,' 'Rich and Powerful,' 'Clairvoyant,' 'Patriotic,' followed by 'Crank Up the Enola Gay
- May 21, 2013
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Other view: Getting it wrong, at least temporarily
In the fight to be first, the media can be thankful if they sometimes get it wrong.
- May 21, 2013
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Inside the First Amendment: Graduation prayer, fighting over a lost cause
School officials in Lake City, Ark., have come up with a novel solution to the fight over prayer at graduation:
- May 21, 2013
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Letter: Thank Democrats who voted for Obama
Editor: Wow, Jerome Lippert, how many nights did you lie awake dreaming up your latest letter to the editor?
- May 21, 2013
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Letter: Be part of Special Olympics
Editor: The Police Torch Run begins June 6. That night, the torch is lit. Friday morning they announced, 'Let the games begin.'
- May 21, 2013
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Letter: Lions cancel fishing contest this year
Editor: The Marshfield Lions Club has decided not to hold the annual children's fishing contest in conjunction with Dairyfest this year due in part to the reported fish kill-off at the upper pond in Wildwood Zoo from this winter and also the change in dat
- May 21, 2013
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Our view: Bear exhibit, farm tour, art show make us proud
Ms. Grizz has returned to Wildwood Zoo. The long-time resident who died in 2011 has been taxidermied and is on display next door to her previous exhibit while she awaits construction of a new bear enclosure.
- May 17, 2013
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Nichols: Free (regulated) raw milk! (column)
Raw milk is not cocaine or heroin or pot. It's not illegal to acquire it in Wisconsin, says Joe Plasterer, who freely admits to purchasing it for his family.
- May 17, 2013
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Letter: Art educators deserve respect
Editor: Thank you to Mark T. Nelson for the excellent series of articles on art educators, the dynamic duo: Mr. Jack Bittrich and Mr. Jerry Schroeder.
- May 17, 2013
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Letter: Second Amendment rooted in militia
Editor: Let us please acknowledge some basic facts surrounding the origin of the Second Amendment (1791).
- May 17, 2013
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Other view: Make companies disclose political spending
Three years ago, when the Supreme Court opened the door to unlimited political donations by corporations, Justice Anthony Kennedy made the case for transparency as the best way to keep politics clean.
- May 15, 2013
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Column: Lessons teach Progressive responsibility
I am a liberal Progressive. This is a result of personal observation, life experiences, an intellectual curiosity and an excellent public education.
- May 15, 2013
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Letter: Don't restrict citizens' voting rights
Editor: The history of the United States has been one of expansion of voting rights, usually requiring considerable effort. When the country was founded, only white male property owners could vote.
- May 16, 2013
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Letter: Thanks for supporting gem show
Editor: We would like to thank the Marshfield News-Herald for the great coverage of our 40th annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show held May 4 and 5 at Marshfield High School.
- May 16, 2013
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Letter: Conservatives can't carry all blame
Editor: This letter is in reply to Mr. Voissem's letter of the 8th of this month.
- May 16, 2013
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Our view: Student athletes' lessons apply to all
All year long, we've seen remarkable achievements, on and off the field, from local student athletes.
- May 15, 2013
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Column: Federal government is out of control
As a citizen of a free nation, I have come to the realization that our federal government is out of control.
- May 14, 2013
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Letter: Keep respected public education
Editor: I am an educator, a parent, and a grandparent. I care about the education of our children in Wisconsin. Our state legislature is about to pass a budget bill that will include the expansion of voucher schools and privately run charter schools.
- May 15, 2013
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Letter: MAPS grateful for fundraiser success, help
Editor: Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, or MAPS, has just finished another extremely successful fundraiser. During the first two weekends of May, we were able to raise $4,800 by having a thrift sale at Marshfield Mall.
- May 15, 2013
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Letter: White males are most informed?
Editor: The Tea Party and Republicans hate the facts the way the Devil hates Holy Water.
- May 15, 2013
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Our View: State helmet law would save lives, dollars
You can get a taste for the level of subtlety the motorcycle lobbying group ABATE brings to the debate when you learn that the name is an acronym for 'A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments.'
- May 14, 2013
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Column: The rest of the story on Clintonville
Mike Nichols' recent column, wherein he attacks the people at the Clintonville's weekly newspaper begs for a response. Nichols does point out that,
- May 14, 2013
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Inside the First Amendment: Watergate Era: 'A' peak in journalism
Forty years ago this week, The Washington Post — and its self-described 'young and hard-digging reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein' — took home a Pulitzer Prize for public service for coverage of the Watergate scandal.
- May 14, 2013
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Paddle: Paddle Namekagon covers 92 miles of the Namekagon River. Visit http://www.scrapaddle.org for more registration information and additional details. Registration has begun and is limited to 80 participants. More events | Events map
Birding: Find wetlands, prairies, and forests in abundance at Crex Meadows, along with more birds than you can dream of ... but not more than you can count! Andy Paulios leads this event from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burnett County. Register at https://www.cvent.com/events/great-wi-birdathon-big-day-trips/registration-941aca6cd282454189211661afb27a0a.aspx. More events | Events map
Canoe & Wooden Boat Show: This event will be held in conjunction with Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Day outside of the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum in Spooner. For more information visit http://www.WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org. More events | Events map
Classic snowmobile show: The Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain presents a Classic Sled Roundup. Judged sleds will be on display along with a swap meet. 1973 models will be the featured sleds this year. For more information call 715-542-4463 or e-mail info@snowmobilehalloffame.com. More events | Events map
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