Opinion

This newspaper desperately needs to review its guidelines governing letters to the editor; a much closer look at the contents of submitted letters is required before putting them before the public.

As we close out 2025, I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the Sauk Prairie community — our businesses, our partners, our volunteers, and every resident who shows up to support this place we all call home. This year was a reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together with purpose and optimism.

In my first year as State Senator, I’ve learned so much about District 14 and the people living within it. While these have been really tumultuous times, they have also revealed so much goodness, and that deserves highlighting at the end of 2025.

Lots of folks are upset with the Trump regime because they have realized that the ACA support for the health care supplementary payments is going to expire and their health care insurance costs are going to get much higher. For many people that may mean they will no longer be able to afford health insurance for their families.

As the old year comes to an end, don’t forget to start planning for the new year – 2026 is right around the corner.

What has happened to Christmas? What have we done to this holiday? I was looking for a religious Christmas card at a local store and there wasn't a manger or a wise man to be found. There were cards with elves and cards with trucks carrying Christmas trees. A couple of cards mentioned "Peace" but only as a partner to joy and celebration.

People who are unable to work because of alcohol use disorder (AUD) may qualify for short- or long-term disability benefits (STD/LTD) — just as they would for any other medical condition.

There are a great many in our community who receive Social Security Distributions.

Those distributions are crucial for the continued well-being of our elders.