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I would like nothing less than the total annihilation of both the Republican and Democratic parties. They are expensive, unpredictable and ripe for corruption.

Society is trying to teach our children that bullying is not acceptable behavior. So why would we elect one to be in the White House?

It must have been reassuring for all Wisconsin voters to read of the recent "victory" of Attorney General Brad Schimel over bureaucrats at the Department of Natural Resource (in the past, sometimes referred to as researchers, analysts and critical thinkers),…

The latest fad seems to be a carbon fee and revenue neutral dividend.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Chris Borland discusses his early retirement from football, his involvement in the fight against CTE, changes that could be made at the NCAA level and why he's cautiously optimistic that the NFL can move towards a more genuine concern for…

Paul Nehlen is a political novice but has gotten support from former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Also, Attorney General Brad Schimel announced he'll run for a second term in 2018.

Black Earth Creek has had its ups and downs recently, but longtime fishing sage Bret Schultz is optimistic about the first month, the season, and the health of the fish populations.

Ken Johnson, the veteran Wisconsin investor who is a partner in the Badger Fund of Funds, has held true to his vision from the start.

This State Journal editorial ran on May 16, 1891:

WAUNAKEE - Sally McCarthy Munson, age 84, of Waunakee, died on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison. She was born on Sept. 20, 1931, in Madison, Wis., to DeWitt and Myrtle Baskerville. She graduated from Wisconsin High…

MERRIMAC - Joseph "Joe" Raschka, age 62, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, after a year-long struggle with cancer.

MADISON - Manfred H. "Fred" Reinhardt, age 60, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his river home in Parsons, Tenn.

WAUNAKEE - Mr. Austin H. Munson, of Waunakee, Wis., passed away peacefully at Agrace HospiceCare on Monday, May 9, 2016, at the age of 87. Born on April 18, 1929, in Fresno, Calif., Austin was the eldest of three to…

MADISON - Rev. David H. Runde, age 84, of Madison, Wis., died Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison due to natural causes.

MADISON / PORTAGE - Lloyd G. Marfilius, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, following a short illness. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Worth and Mary Marfilius of Madison, and sons, Steven, David and John of…

MADISON - Kathryn Marie "Kathy" Klubertanz, age 86, passed away after a short illness, May 5, 2016. She was born on June 19, 1929, in Richland County to Denis J. and Florence (Suda) Delaney and grew up in Avoca, Wis.,…

DODGEVILLE - Brianna Rose Walczak, age 28, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending.

COTTAGE GROVE - John A. Lukosaitis, age 59, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital.