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Former Dunn County News photographer Daniel W. Loonstra dies at 69

Aug. 25, 2023

Former Wisconsin newspaper photographer Daniel Wayne Loonstra, of Menomonie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug, 10, at his home. He was 69.

A native of Wood County, Wisconsin, he graduated in 1972 from Auburndale High School and in 1974 from North Central Technical College in Wausau, where he earned a degree in graphic arts. After college, he joined the Dunn County News, where he worked as a photographer from 1974 to 1978. During this time, he won several Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards. He went on to work in the printing industry and retired as a manufacturing technician from 3M Menomonie in December 2015, after 35 years of service.

WNA: Marsy’s Law has no impact on the public’s right to access government records

Aug. 25, 2023

James Friedman, legal counsel for the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, outlines the association’s position on the impact of Marsy’s Law on public records.

Democrats propose anti-SLAPP legislation as Republican senator’s lawsuit against Wausau publication continues

Aug. 25, 2023

The bill would allow a person being sued to file a motion to strike the lawsuit if it arises from their right of petition or free speech in connection with a public issue.

Press freedom resources, ads available to WNA members

Aug. 25, 2023

In light of the recent law enforcement raid on a small Kansas newspaper, the WNA is providing members with the following information and resources on press freedom.

Custody issues for unmarried parents

Aug. 24, 2023

Know Your Legal Rights is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is written by members of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state.

Moms for Liberty is growing in Wisconsin as critics call for extremists

Aug. 24, 2023

The parental rights organization has built membership from groups that formed during the pandemic and is looking to shape policy and elections

Revolving classroom doors: recent trends in Wisconsin’s teacher turnover

Aug. 24, 2023

Teacher turnover surged in Wisconsin in 2023 as record numbers of teachers moved between districts, and the most teachers since 2012 left public school classrooms altogether.

System schools stressed

Aug. 22, 2023

Wisconsin’s sprawling university system is under a lot of stress.

A harvest morning memory

Aug. 21, 2023

An early morning of fog and mist greeted me as I slipped out the back door.

Jelissa Burns is Post-Crescent’s newest food and drink reporter

Aug. 18, 2023

Jelissa Burns is the new regional food and drink reporter for the USA TODAY Network-Wisconsin, based in Appleton. She will cover northeastern Wisconsin from Fond du Lac to Door County.

As the regional food and drink reporter, Burns will focus on highlighting signature foods and drinks from local restaurants, diving deeper into the history of restaurants and their owners, and covering all things food-related for local festivals and events. Burns previously worked as the streetwise reporter for the Sheboygan Press.