Soon, I will be sworn in as the next mayor of the city of La Crosse. Thank you to all who supported our campaign through votes, volunteering a…
Unless you work in the construction trades or civil engineering or perhaps in local government, you probably don’t give much thought to how cl…
I came to La Crosse for love and marriage in 1989. I brought with me a love of music; I couldn’t play worth a damn but I could listen with the…
We are living in a time when our nation is politically divided and trust in governmental leadership is reaching new lows, according to sources…
In the Bush Institute’s fourth round of Democracy Talks, we explored the intersection of democracy, identity, and immigration. In talking with…
Opinion: Why can’t those who own guns and know the most about them take responsibility for ensuring they're used safely and without malicious intent?
Episode 11: Scott Rada and Richard Kyte talk about how their different life experiences frame how they each look at firearm safety. Later, the…
A few of the myths about the North-South Corridor have continued in some of the recent mayoral debates.
Is “cancel culture” a toxic online trend or a tool for social justice? Is it an effort to shut down free speech and expression, or an exercise…
One of the many positive aspects of working in the sustainable transportation sector is it truly offers something for everyone.
The hottest miniseries streaming on TV is “The Queen’s Gambit.” It’s the story of a plucky orphan girl and chess prodigy who overcomes chemica…
In March, acting at the direction of their leadership, Republican legislators on the State Building Commission said “NO” to veterans, “NO” to …
“Stupid is as stupid does.” Forrest Gump
I am not about to argue that we never have just two choices. We all know that some people chew ice and some don’t. I am going to argue that “e…
Of all the expressions in common use today, the one I deplore most is “culture wars.”
As Wisconsin expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to millions more residents, it’s important to be aware that many challenges still exist …
Opinion: Describing something as a “war” envelops it in fog, distorting reason and obscuring common sense.
Podcast: Topics include whether you should teach children that police officers are their friends, how much to reveal when selling a used car a…
It seems like just yesterday but 230 million years ago during the Triassic era, all plant-eating and meat-eating dinosaurs were huddled togeth…
As the country emerges from the lingering pandemic, the U.S. economy is rebounding and revved-up for a 2021 boom.
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Recently I did something I have never done before — I walked out of an Assembly floor session in protest. The day before, Sen. Dale Kooyenga, …
I think about the impending adverse consequences of climate change every day. Each time it brings me anxiety and I am not alone in feeling that way.
When David Riemer came to La Crosse a year ago to introduce his new book about the need for an updated New Deal, it seemed pretty unlikely tha…
Nobody should lose sleep wondering if the water coming out of their tap is safe for their family.
Opinion: Courage is the middle path between recklessness and hesitancy. It is the willingness to take responsibility coupled with the knowledg…
Episode 9: From COVID-19 to the threat of natural disasters, we examine how people can cope with these and other risks — some real and some ov…
With Ron Kind’s vote against H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, we have seen one of the most blatant displays of lack of cha…
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