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07/05/2026 · Ashland
The Breath Pause: Why Three Seconds Changes Everything
You already know to breathe deeply. Here's what actually happens when you do it right—and why most people are doing it wrong.
Why the Volta Is the Most Underrated Weapon in Poetry
Every great poem has a secret hinge—a moment where everything pivots. Learn to spot it, and you'll understand why some poems haunt you for years.
06/27/2026
The Dangerous Beauty of Quitting at the Right Moment
We're obsessed with persistence, but history's most interesting people knew something we've forgotten: sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop.
06/27/2026
The Fed Just Admitted It Screwed Up the Math, and Nobody Noticed
Inflation data revisions reveal the central bank has been fighting a phantom — one that never existed at the scale they claimed. Here's why that matters for your wallet.
06/27/2026
The Silent Treatment Backfired—Now I Don't Know How to Stop
She gave him the cold shoulder to punish him. It worked. Too well. Now three weeks in, she can't figure out how to talk to him again without looking like the bad guy.
06/27/2026
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AMENDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website Calendar Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 4:00pm Add to your calendar: Outlook (iCal) - Google Back to calendar Meeting Information Agenda Minutes Amended October Agenda (111 KB) SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA AMENDED COMMITTEE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DATE / TIME: October 1, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. PLACE: West Square Building, Room 213 505 Broadway, Baraboo WI 53913 A quorum may be present consisting of members of the Aging & Disability Resource Center Committee; Economic Development Committee; Finance, Personnel & Insurance Committee; Health and Human Services Committee; Land Resources & Extension Committee; Law Enforcement & Judiciary Committee; Public Works and Infrastructure Committee; and Executive & Legislative Committee. No governing body will exercise any responsibilities, authority, or duties except for the Economic Development Committee. It is possible that a quorum of county board members will be at this meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the County Board pursuant to State ex rel Badke v. Greendale Village Board, Wis 2d 553, 494 n.w.2d 408 (1993), and must be noticed as such, although the County Board will not take any formal actions at this meeting. It is also possible that there may be quorums of other County Board Committees present, although those committees will not take any formal action at this meeting. Reason For Meeting: Regular SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION: Call to Order and Certify Compliance with Open Meeting Law Adopt Agenda Approval of the Minutes – August 17, 2026 Public Comment Communication Arts & Culture a. Review of New Idea Grant – Application and Guidelines Discussion and possible action on New Idea Grant Applications i. Digital Interactive Display of Community Quilt – Applicant’s Name: Lee Gnatzig b. Review of budget and approval of vouchers c. Review of Arts, Humanities, and Historic Preservation 2027 Budget Economic Development Review of Marketing Report Review of Social Media Report Review of Economic Development 2027 Budget Discussion and possible action on a Resolution to Authorize the Administrator to Enter a Contract for Purchase of Professional Services between Sauk County and River Bluff Economic Partnership, Inc. Committee Updates / Reports Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission Workforce Development Board of South-Central Wisconsin Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Committee Tri-County Airport Commission Next meeting date(s) & agenda items – November 16, 2026 – 4:00 pm, West Square Bldg., Baraboo Adjourn TO: County Clerk Schroeder Kinsman Krueger Prosser McCumber Ring Chrisler Corporation Counsel Wilson DATE NOTICE MAILED: Monday, September 28, 2026 PREPARED BY: Office of Administration Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County, (608) 355-3286 or the free nationwide telecommunications relay service (TRS), by calling 7-1-1,) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Minutes are pending approval.
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Elkhorn Memory Cafe Elkhorn Public Library 16 Reading Room Circle Elkhorn, WI 53121 The Elkhorn Memory Cafe is a program for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. It is a place to connect with others, share experiences, and find support in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Elkhorn Public Library. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
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Healthy Brain Objective Club - Lake Geneva Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Lake Geneva Public Library Come join us for our weekly Healthy Brain Objective Club meeting! This club is designed to help keep your mind active and engaged with a variety of fun and stimulating activities. It's a great way to socialize and challenge yourself in a friendly environment.
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