DPI accused of breaking open meeting, records laws

A conservative advocacy group has filed a complaint against the state Department of Public Instruction alleging it broke state open meetings and records laws nearly two years ago when it contracted with a private contractor to revise educational proficiency standards.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

The tale of two swing districts

Call it the tale of two swing districts:
Two Republican members of Congress in Wisconsin. Two different personalities. Two very different outlooks for the fall.

The matter of the heart

The power and significance of the heart has been on my mind the past few months after a medical journey of appointments, tests and procedures that is a stark reminder of my mortality and the future.

PHOTO: From the Press to a mess

A photo from the April 15, 2026 issue of the Trempealeau County Times shows cleanup efforts under way Friday, April 9 at the site of the former Blair Press at 109 N. Gilbert St.