Opinion

Wed
14
Oct

As pandemic continues, so should our support for agriculture, food industries

Recently, the independent polling and research firm Gallup published its annual study measuring the opinions Americans hold about various U.S. business and industry sectors. This year, for the first time in the 20 years that Gallup has done the study, farming and agriculture topped the list with a 69 percent positive rating.

Wed
14
Oct

Nature and Society: Autumn scenery looks like something out of fantasy

We have lived in a golden world for the last week. The trees are waving us into winter with a grand celebration of color. I think the colors this year are better than I have ever seen. We drove along South Lake Road at the southern edge of Devil's Lake today and it had the magical feel of Lothlorien from “The Lord of the Rings.”

Wed
14
Oct

Clergy Corner: Can God help me feel better about myself?

Is there an area of your life in which you want to feel better about yourself?

Many say you can establish a positive self-image by yourself. There are support groups, techniques, surgeries, self-help books, CDs, DVDs and other ways that have been offered. All these efforts only provide a temporary lift.

Thu
08
Oct

Letters to the editor

Wisconsin Heights School District Referendum - November 3, 2020  It’s About a District, Not About a Building   
Thu
08
Oct

The Book Nook

80’s Nostalgia Adventure   “Ready Player One” by Ernest Kline received several enthusiastic reviews for both the book, which was published in 2011 and the movie that followed nine years later.  It’s been described as a young adult adventure novel, a dystopian science fiction tale and a love story.
Thu
08
Oct

Letter to the editor

Listed below are the individuals and businesses having contributed to sponsoring “FLAGS ON MILLS STREET” through Mickelsons-Martin American Legion Post 313 Black Earth WI. Commander Dennis Wood would like the community to know of those generous annual donations to recognize and celebrate “Old Glory” and for which our flag stands for.
Tue
06
Oct

Take Time: Birthdays

Birthdays are special days for most people, days in which to celebrate with family and friends or just to remember life privately giving thanks for all God’s gifts to us. However, for some, birthdays are days to be feared. For some, they are days of dread perhaps because they don't understand life.

Tue
06
Oct

Stanek column: If it’s not yours, don’t touch it

Too many people have apparently forgotten their kindergarten education.

Tue
06
Oct

Poll shows respondents favor absentee voting

A poll conducted Sept. 16-30 received more votes for absentee ballots over in-person voting.

Tue
06
Oct

Nature and Society: Farm/Art DTour highlights Sauk County's assets

We are so fortunate to live in beautiful Sauk County.

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