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The UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs is expected to move into Herb Kohl Hall in 2029.

The U.S. clinched its berth with a 5-0 win over Sweden in semifinal play on Monday. And the defending champion Canadians followed with a too-close-for-comfort 2-1 victory over Switzerland.

When an officer tried to stop him, the man resisted and grabbed the officer, and during the ensuing struggle, the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at the officer’s stomach.

One victim, who had experienced this twice before earlier that day, grabbed the phone when it occurred a third time and observed that it was actively recording, police said.

Madison broke a temperature record Monday afternoon after reaching 64 degrees, the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office said.

Madison hit 64 degrees Monday, passing the previous record of 57 degrees set in 1981, with warmer weather and a possible thunderstorm expected through the week.

TODAY'S OBITUARIES

The fifth-year guard was instrumental in leading the Badgers to back-to-back top-10 upsets last week.

Above: With warmer temperatures settling into the region, area residents enjoy the mild conditions while engaging in a variety of outdoor activities Monday in Madison. A melting snow cover reflects a runner along the Capital City Trail near Garver Feed…

Man arrested after gun pointed at police

This State Journal editorial ran on Feb. 14, 2001:

The Badgers' stellar week earned them top-25 status from voters for the first time in several weeks.

Kindergarten and 4K enrollment opened Monday, and families who need enrollment assistance can also schedule an appointment after Feb. 23.

Ohio State gained another first-place vote in the USCHO rankings but Wisconsin was at No. 1 for a 41st straight time.

The Badgers couldn't complete a sweep at Ohio State. It cost them in one set of rankings but not in another.

A Madison woman was booked into the Dane County Jail Monday morning on a charge of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle, police said.

For the first time in over a decade, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's ⁠ice caves are open to the public.

Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster range from $107 to $298. "Exclusive meet & greet" tickets are $350 and ticketholders get a photo with Harris and a signed copy of her book.

Warner Dog Park was closed until further notice after multiple people reported their dogs falling ill and one died shortly after visiting.

January saw a 19% increase in stolen vehicles compared to January 2025, Madison police said.