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FRZN Fest heats up live music scene
A 16-band festival aims to get people out of the house on cold winter nights.
Packers: Mayor's cheese ban for Seahawks tailgating raises slight problem
The problem is that the Washington Dairy Products Commission says most cheese sold in Washington is made in-state or in Oregon, California and Idaho
Just Read It | Bridget Birdsall
Just Read It is a regular feature in which the State Journal seeks recommendations from authors, literary enthusiasts and experts, focused on the contributor’s particular genre of expertise.
Madison Style: Fashion with an edge
The Scottish island Iona has been a destination for artists and writers for generations. The tranquil island was also the inspiration for the Madison boutique Iona, named to honor owner Pamela…
At bakery that trains ex-convicts, a mission to prove one's past isn't destiny
The effort, called Just Bakery, has hired on some of its graduates.
Focus on Dane County: As city grows east, Fitchburg plans to move both fire stations
The Fitchburg City Council has set aside $12.5 million for land purchases and design and construction of two fire stations, which are expected to open in 2016 and 2017.
Doug Moe: A spirited look at Badger baseball
Madison native Steve Schmitt is hoping to publish his well-research account of the story of University of Wisconsin varsity baseball.
Root for South Side learning center
Only a quarter of the 2,000 children younger than 5 on Madison’s South Side are enrolled in child care.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Checking in on New Year's resolutions
Now that the new year has gotten underway, how are your resolutions going? Are you still doing the things you said you’d do to improve your life?
What to watch this week: 'Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore'
For keen TV watchers, Larry Wilmore has a familiar face. You may have seen him as that one guy on “The Office,” or that one guy on “Happy Endings,” or that one girl’s doctor on “Playing House,…
Life that's a juggling act
One of Dan Holzman’s multiple talents is teaching others how to make a living as a juggler. After all, he knows all the tricks.
Going Out: Weekend highlights
Kids Ice Fishing Day, sponsored by the Yahara Fishing Club, is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Brittingham Park on Monona Bay. The first 300 children will receive a free ice fishing rod, reel and b…
Packers: Julius Peppers leads small pack of mid-30s contributors in playoffs
On Sunday, when Green Bay takes on Seattle for the NFC championship, Peppers will turn 35 — ancient by football standards.
Badgers men's hockey: Joseph LaBate gets a boost by being reunited with longtime teammate Cullen Hurley
The two Minnesotans hope for a triumphant return home this weekend against the Golden Gophers.
Packers: Eddie Lacy, Marshawn Lynch carry load into NFC title game
Trying to tackle the running backs won't be easy for the defenses when Green Bay visits Seattle on Sunday in the NFC title game.
Badgers men's hockey preview: UW vs. No. 16 Minnesota
The Badgers play the Gophers at 8 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday in Minneapolis.
Prep boys basketball: Monona Grove hands Stoughton first Badger North loss
The Monona Grove boys basketball team figured out how to solve the puzzle that is Nick McGlynn on Thursday night.
Badgers men's basketball: Seen and heard at the Kohl Center
Ryan given memento
Prep girls basketball: Lakeside Lutheran extends unbeated streak to 12
Junior forward Abby Monis scored a game-high 23 points to pace the Lakeside Lutheran girls basketball team to a 57-38 victory over host Columbus in a Capitol North Conference game Thursday nig…
Tom Oates: Badgers don't miss a beat with Bronson Koenig at the helm
This was the moment Bronson Koenig has been waiting for since he committed to play for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team in 2011.
