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A needless death in Minneapolis | Chicago Tribune

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 8:15am
Every last American should agree the death in Minneapolis of a 37-year-old American mother of three at the hands of a gun wielded by an agent of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is an abomination, an indicator of domestic crisis…

Absentee voting a ‘privilege’ not a right, former Madison clerk argues in missing-ballot case

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 5:55am
By choosing to vote absentee, voters who did not have their ballots counted were the victims of human error, not a violation of their constitutional rights, Witzel-Behl argues.

UW-Stout gets $2 million federal grant to add workforce training programs

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 5:50am
UW-Stout’s funding is part of $169 million the Trump administration has distributed to advance its priorities at colleges and universities.

3 takeaways from Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to No. 9 Michigan

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 4:37pm
The Badgers had one of their worst starts to a game this season and couldn't close the gap in Ann Arbor.

Lifelong Learner: 4 learning trends to make this your smartest year yet

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 2:00pm
Lifelong learning is trending for 2026 thanks to a slate of social media creators who have gone viral by sharing their personal learning curriculum, including books, courses and sometimes even homework.

New puzzles and games coming soon to Madison.com

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 12:00pm
Certain rituals stick with you.

Monona police give up chase of a wanted Madison man they call dangerous

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 11:45am
A Monona officer in an unmarked squad car was parked along Highway 12 just before 1:45 a.m., when the officer saw a vehicle quickly accelerate to speeds of about 100 mph.

Monona police investigating hit-and-run crash that caused injury

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 10:05am
Monona police and firefighters responded to multiple calls of a rollover crash and found bystanders tending to the driver along the highway.

Race for governor becomes circus in caption contest

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 9:55am
Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.

Zohran Mamdani's call for warm 'collectivism' is dead on arrival | Jonah Goldberg

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 8:20am
The day before the Trump administration captured and extradited Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, many on the right (including yours truly) had a field day mocking something the newly minted mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, said during his inaugural…

Our readers gave $357,000 for children’s gifts through Empty Stocking Club

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

OUR VIEW: The C-SPAN of Wisconsin must be saved

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:10am
A bright light went out at the state Capitol last month.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Joe's sinus cleanser is a must for Wisconsin winters

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:00am
Every year at this time, I get emails about Joe’s famous turbo sinus cleansing. In fact, I get more emails and comments about this method than nearly everything else except maybe for constipation. People in Wisconsin are infatuated with their…

Garden calendar: For the week of Jan. 11

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

How planning, more money shaped Wisconsin football's transfer portal haul

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 6:00am
Coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry share insight to the Badgers' process in the transfer portal and the impact more revenue-sharing and NIL money made.

Local history buffs bring the Middle Ages to Madison

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:55am
Local SCA members hold their archery, fencing and armored combat practices on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons in the stock pavilion, often drawing between 40 to 80 people. Some are newcomers, first-time arrow-shooters with rudimentary historical knowledge. Others have dedicated…

Polzin: Can Matt LaFleur get Packers over the hump? Answer seems clear after devastating playoff loss

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:45am
Green Bay blew an 18-point halftime lead to end the season with a five-game losing streak. The team’s inability to finish games is a reflection of its head coach.

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