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Congress shouldn't fund Homeland Security without concrete oversight | George Perkins

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:00am
Congress must vote "no" on funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security until comprehensive oversight of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and Customs and Border Patrol is undertaken, even if this results in a government shutdown.

Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti was killed while trying to aid others | Holly Hatcher

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:00am
Nurses across this country are grieving, outraged and disgusted by the killing of our colleague, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis last weekend. Pretti was a nurse, not simply by profession, but by identity. Nursing is not something we choose to do…

5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Jan. 27 edition

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 4:37am
A junior stepping up in the absence of a teammate headlines this past week of high school boys basketball performances. Vote for your favorite standout performer for this week's Supernova.

3 notes on Minnesota since last Wisconsin men's basketball matchup

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 4:30am
The Golden Gophers are in the midst of a losing skid, but have some pieces that could challenge Wisconsin on Wednesday.

Lowell Ahrens

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:00pm
Lowell Ahrens, Prairie du Chien, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Report: Packers defensive back coach Ryan Downard to join Jeff Hafley in Miami

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 9:43pm
A valuable piece of Green Bay's defensive coaching staff will be making his way down to Miami to join the Dolphins.

GOP governor candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany says he hasn’t seen DHS shooting video, calls for investigation

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 5:30pm
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, also pledged that state and local law enforcement would cooperate with federal law enforcement efforts if elected governor in November.

Obituary index for Tue., Jan. 27

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 4:23pm
TODAY'S OBITUARIES

DIGEST

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 3:48pm
Some mail service delayed due to cold

Wisconsin’s first measles case of 2026 reported in Waukesha County

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 2:37pm
Officials say the case is related to international travel and residents are reminded to check their vaccination status before traveling.

You can buy Yuengling in Wisconsin starting today

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 2:30pm
Wisconsinites can now buy Yuengling without leaving the state.

Bucks have no timetable on star forward's return from injury

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 2:11pm
Coach Doc Rivers said Milwaukee has no date that they expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to be back on the court.

Russ Feingold stood firm against ‘Borking’ 25 years ago

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 2:00pm
This State Journal editorial ran on Feb. 1, 2001:

Weather affecting mail delivery in Madison

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 1:38pm
A Postal Service spokesperson did not immediately respond to a phone message and email seeking more detail about where in Madison mail delivery was delayed.

Challenging 2-week stretch starts with Wisconsin women's hockey leading national rankings

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:57pm
The Badgers play at No. 3 Minnesota and then host No. 2 Ohio State in the most challenging two-week stretch of the regular season.

Wisconsin men's hockey falls in national rankings ahead of series at Minnesota

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:37pm
The Badgers lost ground in the national rankings for the second consecutive week. Here's how the top 20 looks.

AFC South team reportedly showing interest in Packers offensive coordinator Stenavich

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:23pm
A team that hired a defensive-minded head coach earlier this offseason reportedly has at least some interest in the Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator.

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