LETTERS OPINIONS
Trump’s toxic reach stops cold at the Canadian border
This trade war with Canada is not the first. Forty-five years ago, Maine potato farmers piled rotten potatoes at their state’s borders with New Brunswick. Blocking nine crossings, the Mainers accused Canada of unfairly subsidizing its potato growers, thus driving down the prices they could get.
Political money-grab
Did you bet on March Madness? I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments. We also “spent $60 billion at casinos last year (and) about $12 billion on online sports betting,” notes economist Jason Sorens in my new video.
River News: Our View
This month is Autism Awareness Month, and for the first time in a good many years, we think there is really good news when it comes to addressing this ongoing epidemic, which has afflicted not just the United States but the world, and for far too long.
Setting the record straight on wake boats
The lakes of the Northwoods provide countless recreation opportunities yearlong, and during the summer water sports promote accessibility for individuals of all ages and abilities. One of my family’s favorites is wake surfing.
Blue states need Washington less
“Move it back to the states,” Donald Trump says about education, about FEMA and, as will probably happen, about Medicaid. What that would mean to Americans depends on what state they live in. As the federal government moves forward on this, it’s a good bet that high-income states can handle …
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Lawn gone liberty: The update
It’s finally spring. Better mow your lawn. If you don’t, your town government may fine you thousands of dollars a day. Worse, if you can’t pay the fine, they may confiscate your home. Six years ago, in Dunedin, Florida, Jim Ficken let his grass grow.
LETTER: Securing social security, solutions over scares
Let’s stay focused on the real problems and important long term solutions when it comes to Social Security.
Securing social security, solutions over scares
To the Editor: Let’s stay focused on the real problems and important long term solutions when it comes to Social Security.
Liars and fools: Security breach signals something worse than a clown show
Last week’s disclosure that the Trump administration officials responsible for keeping us safe from our enemies resemble reckless frat boys may have been shocking, but it wasn’t surprising. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was already regarded by most members of Congress as profoundly unsuited for that position.
Trump’s transparency troubles: Reader questions ‘A’ grade for openness
To the Editor: You gave President Trump an “A” in your “2025 awards and grades for openness in conducting public business” article. You must have very selective and specific criteria to award this president such a grade given that he’s put an unelected, unaccountable billionaire in charge of the so-called …
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A doctor’s call to preserve Medicaid
To the Editor: As our elected Congressional representatives debate measures towards a budget reconciliation, it is imperative that Representative Tiffany votes to preserve Medicaid in its entirety to protect an important lifeline for Wisconsin women.
Reader finds grades unjustified and personal
To the Editor: Regarding the “2025 awards and grades for openness in conducting public business” article in The Northwoods River News, I must protest. The choice of awarding Robert F Kennedy, Jr a grade of “A” without providing any reliable data to support your pronouncement is offensive to those of …
MAGA slumlords try friction theory on Americans
Thomas Jefferson referred to the U.S. government as a “common house” that provided the people protection and stability. Donald Trump is trying to evict Americans from that comfy home by making it hard to get benefits that should be thought of as a right.
River News: Our View
We won’t be so dramatic as to say that Tuesday’s elections for state Supreme Court and state superintendent of education are the most important elections of our lifetime. That certainly is not the case.
Mike Timmons: The loss of a public servant
The loss of a community leader who is well loved and admired not only by family and friends but by neighbors and constituents is especially hard when it happens, as it did in the Lakeland area this past week with the passing of Oneida County supervisor and long-time Woodruff town …
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