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Madison voters should adopt term limits for city leaders | Ricardo Cruz

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 5:00am
Madison desperately needs to limit both the mayor and the City Council to two terms. Power has been concentrated for far too long in the same hands, and it shows. Career politicians get comfortable, grow out of touch and stop…

Rebecca Bradley's activism led to more Supreme Court partisanship | Jim Amrhein

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 5:00am
So Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley is not running for reelection because of what she sees as a turn in the court toward judicial activism and political gamesmanship. Apparently, self-awareness is not one of her assets.

Ukraine and Europe have good reason to fear Russia | Bill Richner

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 5:00am
The Aug. 28 letter to the editor "Russia has reason to be wary of Ukraine in NATO" expressed sympathy for Russia in light of the history of World War II, and indeed Russia paid a terrible price for its participation…

Political donation requests are ruining our electoral system | Dory Christensen

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 5:00am
I am sure I am not the only U.S. voter who is so frustrated with the constant requests for donations from all the candidates running for some kind of office all over the country. I receive a minimum of about…

Dane County offers ample natural, diverse parkland | William G. Lunney

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 5:00am
Last Sunday's State Journal article "Five perfect fall getaways," about Wisconsin state parks, was an excellent and informative summary of some of our natural gems available to the public in our region.

Digest 9-7

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
NHL

MLB Roundup

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
CHICAGO — Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking home run in the fourth inning and rookie Brad Lord struck out a season-best seven to help the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Saturday.

3 key plays that defined Wisconsin football's victory over Middle Tennessee State (copy)

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
The Badgers pulled away down the stretch Saturday against the Blue Raiders. Here are three plays that proved pivotal in the program's second win of the season.

3 things to know about the Packers’ Week 1 opponent, the Detroit Lions (copy)

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
The Green Bay Packers will open the 2025 season against the Detroit Lions at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Bauers, Chourio hit 2-run HRs, Woodruff pitches 6 scoreless innings as Brewers win over Pirates

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio hit two-run home runs, and Brandon Woodruff pitched six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Polzin: The pieces are in place. Can Matt LaFleur help the Packers take the next step?

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
The Green Bay coach is 67-33 in the regular season and 3-5 in the postseason. The 2025 campaign could tell us a lot about him as a leader.

Polzin: It's heavyweights the rest of the way for Wisconsin football. Are the Badgers ready?

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
Badgers coach Luke Fickell hoped for a big jump from his team this week. He didn't see it in an incomplete performance against Middle Tennessee State.

Wisconsin football's unremarkable outing leads to meh grades from Middle Tennessee State game (copy)

Sun, 09/07/2025 - 12:00am
It takes more than pulling away in the second half against an inferior opponent to impress columnist Jim Polzin when he's grading the Badgers.

Joel P. “Joe” Nowakowski

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
June 28, 1946 – August 22, 2025

Phillip Scott Lukomski

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
November 29, 1952 – August 18, 2025

Susan Janan Kleinert

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
September 26, 1949 – July 15, 2025

Floyd O. Moe

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
February 18, 1951 – September 2, 2025

Patrick Sullivan

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
August 29, 1983 – August 30, 2025

Mary Jane Stark

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
November 30, 1927 – August 26, 2025

Caton Forest Roberts

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 11:00pm
September 30, 1954 – August 23, 2025

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