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We face a difficult decision in the selection of our next president. Will we accept the lack of truthfulness from Clinton? Or will we elect a brash businessman who has a tough time with foot-in-mouth comments?

It appears the head of one of our senators is deeply embedded in the sand when it comes to global warming.

The University of Wisconsin System has proposed that all students, professors and staff participate in mandatory programs designed to instill "cultural fluency." (Am I the only one who cringes at the Orwellian undertones of that phrase?)

House Republican have asked FBI Director James Comey to hand over the records containing his interrogation of Hillary Clinton. He found nothing that would cause him to charge her.

Many Republicans believe the central source of job creation is a wealthy investor aristocracy. But most investors look to established investments that are already producing dividends or profits.

To those who donated to Donald Trump: It's too late now, but ask yourself what Trump cares about more -- his money or your interests.

Cass Downing was born a boy. In school, she said, other students made fun of her, and she didn't fit in.

PITTSBURGH — Even though he’s the chief executive of Tobii Dynavox, a maker of devices and software that help people with disabilities communicate, Fredrik Ruben doesn’t want to be a superhero.

More financial services firms are betting on higher demand for “robo” financial advice services, which allow clients to use a computer rather than flesh-and-blood advisers to help them make decisions on investing their money. But a recent study found most…

MINNEAPOLIS — Hospitals and clinics don’t always get it right when they send bills to patients.

PHILADELPHIA — In retailing, “e-commerce is driving the bus,” said Ann Burton, founder of Wolfgang Harbor, a boutique Philadelphia-based company that recruits upper management in fashion, beauty, design, e-commerce and retailing.

The iconic drawing of the mascot in his red and white sweater was copyrighted on October 2, 1940.

WEST BEND — Guitarist Matt Roberts, a founding member of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died in Wisconsin.

MADISON - Roger Bond, age 68, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at UW Hospital surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

FORT ATKINSON - Virginia Mae Hegg, age 93, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., passed away on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the Black Hawk Senior Residence in Fort Atkinson, Wis.

SUN PRAIRIE - Jack Paul Servi, age 16, passed away on Aug. 19, 2016. He was born March 23, 2000, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of Jon and Michelle (Boettcher) Servi. Jack, in the fall, would have been entering his junior…

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Norma A. Welsch age 83 of Prairie du Chien, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Crossing Rivers Healthcare in Prairie du Chien. She is locally survived by her sons, Rick (Lynette) and David (friend,…

BARABOO - Lois E. Krunnfusz, 84, of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at UW Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1932, to Dios and Mary (Daugherty) Eaton in Elgin, Ill. Lois married her high school sweetheart,…

MADISON - Dr. Frederick Jefferson Davis, age 93, passed away on Aug. 18, 2016, at Attic Angel Place, his home for the past few years. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's paper.

MADISON / WAUNAKEE - Priscilla M. (Acker) Karls, age 94, passed away on Saturday Aug. 20, 2016, at Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1922, in Ashton, to Anton J. and Katherine (Kalscheuer) Acker. She married…