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Opinion

Almanac for March 13, 2026

Local columns

Today is Friday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2026. There are 293 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name Francis. He was the first pontiff from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe since Pope Gregory ...

Wisconsin needs to pass ‘next of kin’ legislation

Editorial

Emplify Health is among Wisconsin health systems urging the state Senate to ensure legislation aimed at relieving hospital capacity concerns passes before the end of the upcoming legislative session. According to data from the Wisconsin Hospital Association, one of the most significant ...

Noem rides off into the sunset

Local columns

At times, you could be forgiven for having thought that Kristi Noem wanted to be a uniformed Department of Homeland Security officer rather than the secretary of the department. Now, the cabinet member most inclined to glamour shots out in the field is going to have to go back to wearing ...

Almanac for March 12, 2026

Local columns

Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2026. There are 294 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1930, Mohandas Gandhi began his 24-day, 240-mile "Salt March" to the Indian village of Dandi (then called Navsari) as an act of nonviolent civil disobedience to protest the salt tax ...