EDITORIALS
Editorial - Open government records to Internet
Every day, the federal government releases vast amounts of useful information about every aspect of our nation and how government works.March 19, 2010
Editorial - Stand up and be counted; fill out census
It’s time to stand up and be counted – and not fall prey to conspiracy theories that attempt to cast the census in a distrustful light. Census forms have arrived – or will be arriving soon – in the mail of Douglas County residents.March 17, 2010
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up/Down: Neighbors of Ginny Green appreciate her clean-up efforts on Lake L’Homme Dieu. She walked out onto the ice from the north shore of the lake last week and collected 11 garbage bags full of trash left by irresponsible ice anglers.March 12, 2010
Editorial - A neat idea to encourage walking
The mild sunshiny weather of the past few days should put people in a mood to burn off some calories and stress with one simple activity: walking.
March 10, 2010
Editorial - Townships need your help on Tuesday 
Are you ready to vote Tuesday?
If you’re like most people your response is likely to be, “Vote for what?”
March 05, 2010
Editorial - Foundations enrich the lives of everyday residents
It’s easy to take foundations for granted.
They’re always there, have a long history of giving and after awhile, it’s easy to overlook just how big of an impact they’re making, month after month, year after year.
March 03, 2010
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up: Are you a movie-goer who enjoys watching films about real-life historical figures? You’re not alone.
March 03, 2010
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up/Down: A resident offered a “thumbs up” to the city of Alexandria for having the courage to acknowledge the community’s need to become part of global civilization by forming the advisory Cultural Inclusiveness Committee.
February 26, 2010
Editorial - Make public information easier to obtain
Here’s a legislative proposal that makes a lot of sense for anyone who believes in an open and transparent government.
February 24, 2010
Editorial - Enough is enough with polarization
Why do some people seem to think that the best way to defend their viewpoint is to ridicule someone else’s opinion?
February 19, 2010
Editorial - A new way to get a better grip on plastic
A new law takes effect February 22 that should make it easier for consumers to get out of the credit card trap – or avoid it altogether.
February 17, 2010
Editorial - Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Thumbs Down: Thankfully, the recent snowstorm did not cause any life-threatening crashes here in Douglas County. But judging by the habits of some drivers, there easily could have been.
February 12, 2010
Editorial - Don't get burned by space heater claims
The Runestone Electric Association recently provided information about a product that consumers should know more about: space heaters.
February 10, 2010
Editorial - There's no Ice Fairy to clean up after anglers
Here’s a tip for ice anglers: Clean up your act. Every winter, officers with the Department of Natural Resources are sickened to see all the garbage that fishermen leave on the ice.
February 05, 2010
Editorial - Officer's death triggers deep bond of support
When a life is cut short, you can get a true sense of how supportive, close-knit and caring a community is. Such is the case with the tragic death of Alexandria police officer Pat Callaghan.
February 03, 2010
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