Living in the country means glimpses of wildlife are an every-day occurrence, but I never grow tired of observing.
The community of Westby, Wisconsin, has celebrated its Norwegian heritage for almost 100 years by holding an annual ski-jumping tournament at …
An article from the HuffPost, Feb. 1, discussed U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass) who tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving both doses o…
Travelers driving along U.S. Highway 53 through Ettrick, Wisconsin, are greeted by a welcome sign adorned with a majestic eagle that reads, “W…
January and February can feel like long, dark months as we wrap up the excitement and glow of the holiday season and await the first signs of …
After getting (not taking) the Covid vaccine, should you still wear a mask? There are currently divergent opinions. A very strident opposition…
The bleak days of January may not seem like a time for celebration but my ancestors knew how to break the winter blues. About Jan. 25 was the …
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The bleak days of January may not seem like a time for celebration but my ancestors knew how to break the winter blues. About Jan. 25 was the …
A winter man whose head is ice-white with age arose on an early January day to take his faithful canine companion outside. Together they walke…
Effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship. It begins with the ability to listen, a wise person once told me.
Hmong-American writer Kao Kalia Yang will be the keynote speaker at the Franciscan Spirituality Center’s second annual women’s conference cele…
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When I turned 70, I thought, “Maybe I have another 10 good years left.” When I turned 75, I thought, “Maybe I have another 10 good years left.…
Living in Wisconsin and facing winter means finding a way to deal with snow – whether I shovel it, blow it or move it through mechanical means.
The annual Wisconsin regular gun deer hunting season is in the books. Although I never took a shot this season, I will forever remember it for…
COON VALLEY, Wis. — It’s one of the busiest times of the year at Donna’s Daughters, a gift shop in downtown Coon Valley that mainly sells hand…
It is early Sunday morning, my favorite time of the week. I brew a cup of coffee and open the Tribune to the editorial section. I go to the re…
My recent column about the Highland School in Jackson County, Wisconsin, and other one-room schoolhouses brought back memories for many readers.
Dad sipped coffee poured from his dented thermos as we watched a large gray squirrel scamper up a nearby tree.
Travel along any country roads in Wisconsin and one is bound to come across a vestige of education from days gone by.
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In this time of economic uncertainty, the Vernon Economic Development Association (VEDA) continues to provide assistance to both new and estab…
Diabetes Awareness Month is a time to bring attention to diabetes for those who have it and if you are at risk for developing diabetes. In typ…
Minnesota and Wisconsin are working together to invite rural business owners to consider selling their businesses to their employees. Converti…
Continued growth and new markets were reported for Fifth Season Cooperative (FSC) at its Feb. 5 annual meeting held at the Food Enterprise Cen…
Viroqua native Butch Vig’s resume is impressive.
VIVA Gallery’s eighth annual Holiday Artisan Market will include the creations of a dozen guest artists, and new work from the gallery’s 25 me…
The Vernon County Historical Society will again host the Candy Cane Tour of Homes from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.