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Construction crews will suspend their work for Labor Day weekend, but the Wisconsin State Patrol is planning to do the opposite.

Those headliners and 13 other performers who will play on Freakfest's three stages were announced Thursday.

One of Prince’s last goals will come to pass after all. His home and studio complex, Paisley Park, will open as a museum in October, a fitting tribute to a man who left a giant impact that stretched beyond the…

Katherine Vosters spends most of her time as the go-to person for answers about a program that has made 18 consecutive appearances in the NCAA tournament.

It hasn't exactly been a business-as-usual couple of years for the police department's relationship with the black community.

Mexican and South American fare with flair — and heat.

If you’re open to rethinking the typical school lunch box fare, consider losing the sandwich and embracing the stuffed egg.

It shouldn’t qualify as news when a university says it strives to be an intellectually unsafe space that encourages unrestricted discussion. Yet the current climate on American campuses virtually guaranteed that a letter from the University of Chicago’s dean of…

The guys on the fringe — fighting for the last roster spot or to flash something for other teams in need — will have an opportunity to shine on Thursday night.

Minnesota has a gleaming new stadium. The Vikings are division champions for the first time in six years. Now they're reeling from the loss of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, likely for the entire season.

Although tonight’s exhibition game in Kansas City is the last chance for players to make an impression before the Green Bay Packers finalize their roster, the truth is most of the heavy lifting has already been done.

BOYS SOCCER

Girls tennis

Matt Garza gets the win, giving up one run in seven-plus innings

Police responded to multiple calls around 9 p.m. Wednesday about gunshots near the intersection of East Washington Avenue and North Marquette Street, while no injuries were reported, the Madison Police Department said.

Jason Galloway previews the Badgers' quarterbacks, running backs and special teams before The Advocate's Ross Dellenger helps break down the UW-LSU game. Then, wide receiver Reggie Love joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming senior season and Bart Houston's growth…

Circumstances will be quite different than the last college football game played at Lambeau back in November of 1983, when St. Norbert defeated Fordham on a rainy, 45-degree afternoon in front of 842 fans.

The meeting will focus on how the explosion affected the nearby area, a review the response efforts and plans for recovery, and will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Fitchburg City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road.

In the Aug. 25 letter to the editor “Ripp hasn’t fought for road solution” the writer suggests Rep. Keith Ripp, R-Lodi, hasn’t been a leader on transportation. While I sympathize with the reader’s frustration, directing that frustration at Rep. Ripp…

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