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Digest 7-14

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:00am
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3 things to know about slugger Andrew Fischer, the Brewers' 1st-round pick (copy)

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:00am
A college prospect with power potential was the pick for Milwaukee at No. 20 overall on Sunday night. Here's what to know about Fischer.

MLB Roundup 7-14

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:00am
CINCINNATI — TJ Friedl homered and Cincinnati manager Terry Francona got his 2,000th win when he directed the Reds to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

3 things to know about slugger Andrew Fischer, the Brewers' 1st-round pick

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 8:13pm
A college prospect with power potential was the pick for Milwaukee at No. 20 overall on Sunday night. Here's what to know about Fischer.

Brewers extend win streak to 7 games, sweep Nationals at home

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 4:41pm
Milwaukee got homers Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang and a solid start from Freddy Peralta for a victory ahead a break for the All-Star festivities this week.

Search for Texas flood victims paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high waters

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 4:12pm
KERRVILLE, Texas — More heavy rains Sunday in Texas paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to high-water rescues elsewhere as officials warned that the downpours could again cause waterways to surge.

‘Superman’ and DC Studios fly to a $122 million opening

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 11:36am
NEW YORK — In a bid to kickoff a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn’s “Superman” opened with $122 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Coming up for Monday, July 14, 2025

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 11:09am
Madison and Dane County government

Our homeless population deserves dignity and respect | Rich Roberts

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 10:48am
I drive to State Street in Madison every other week to donate clothing or money to one or two homeless people. Their desperation is saddening. But most of the folks I observe somehow overcome their situation and respond to kindness…

Nursing homes struggle with Trump's immigration crackdown

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 10:34am
NEW YORK — Nursing homes already struggling to recruit staff are now grappling with President Donald Trump’s attack on one of their few reliable sources of workers: immigration.

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Wisconsin, Upper Midwest when people want to be outside

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 10:00am
Most of Minnesota and parts of Montana, North Dakota and Wisconsin were ranked “unhealthy” for air quality on a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency map.

Sausage, cheese and crackers win this week's You Toon caption contest

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 9:50am
Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.

Lifelong Learner: Tips for navigating college as a rural student

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 9:30am
There are now more resources available than ever before to help students succeed.

Rule-breaking, Barbie and a badger, all at the Art Fair on (and off) the Square

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 8:55am
Thousands of people poked their heads into the hundreds of stands arrayed around Capitol Square on Saturday, the first of two days of the annual fair’s 67th iteration.

Sean Duffy gets the top job at NASA in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 6:40am
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will now lead NASA on an interim basis after President Donald Trump soured on other candidates for the job.

OUR VIEW: Washington could learn a lot from Wisconsin

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 6:35am
Our leaders at the statehouse in Madison look pretty good these days when compared to their counterparts in Washington, D.C.

Dave Roberts, Pat Murphy defend Jacob Misiorowski's selection to NL All-Star roster

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 5:40am
The Brewers rookie phenom has pitched in just five games, but a few key managers say they understand why he's set to be among the top players in the league.

Dr. Zorba Paster: A taste of decadence could be good for you

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 5:30am
Enjoy this free gift for your health while you can.

Rebecca Cooke picks up steam in race for House seat | Thomas Krajewski

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 5:00am
Rebecca Cooke, a candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, brought home two big wins recently when both U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and state Sen. Brad Pfaff, D-Onalaska, endorsed her.

America must stop supporting cruelty in Gaza | Laura Good

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 5:00am
The attention of many Wisconsinites has been focused on the federal and state budgets these last weeks, and many readers may not realize that Gaza continues to be subject to unimaginable suffering under a 4-month-old aid blockade.

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