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Ultimate Frisbee: Madison Radicals hit it off in increasingly popular team sport
Andrew Meshnick’s teammates on the Madison Radicals — and even a popular player on the opposing team — thought his circus catch during an American Ultimate Disc League game in mid-May was wort…
Be wary of efficient government -- Jeffrey R. Baylis
Whenever politicians tell you they want to make government more efficient, you should remember that the most efficient form of government is an absolute dictatorship.
'Protected class' list is getting ridiculous -- Ron Dobie
I read with some amusement the list of “protected classes” that now includes the homeless in Madison. I have a suggestion for the Madison City Council: Maybe you could just say something like …
Native American logo are insensitive -- Colleen Armacanqui
Regarding the debate about mascots on clothing, perhaps if people remembered how poorly the American Indians have been treated they may see the concern about using American Indian names for sp…
Gerrymandering districts worse than tenure -- Carol Mixdorf
It’s a Republican tactic that dates back to at least Karl Rove -- distract everyone from your real position by attacking your opponent's for the same thing.
Focus on fraud, not baseball hack -- Karen Wagner
I'm so glad the FBI and the Justice Department are investigating the St. Louis Cardinals for hacking into the Houston Astros' database to uncover secret player information. It's comforting to …
Consider local sales for Bucks arena -- Jeff Staddler
I am baffled with the pending decision to build a new Bucks arena and how it will ultimately save taxpayers money.
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Be wary of efficient government
Packers: Team excited about Davante Adams' growth in offseason
From Mike McCarthy to Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, the one player who seems to have everyone in Green Bay buzzing is Davante Adams
Dane County to base new jobs program at jail
Local officials say a new jobs center based inside the Dane County Jail will help set inmates up for success once their sentences are served.
More than 8,000 Wisconsin students opt out of Smarter Balanced exam, 700 in Madison
Seven percent of Madison students opted out of the test, compared to 2.2 percent of students statewide.
Washburn, Dr. Walter L. "Ben"
MADISON - Walter L. "Ben" Washburn passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at age 90.
Weber, Barbara J.
LODI - Barbara J. Weber, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born on April 2, 1948, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Floyd and Marion (Rothenbach) Driessen…
Derer, Frances M. "Fran"
MADISON - Frances M. "Fran" Derer, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Oak Park Place.
Uselmann, Robert G.
MADISON - Robert G. Uselmann, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.
McKeon, LaVon F.
SEYMOUR TOWNSHIP / DARLINGTON - LaVon F. McKeon, age 78, of Seymour Township, Wis., died on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at her home with family at her side.
Boettcher, Joseph Robert "Joe"
BARABOO / BLACKHAWK - Joseph Robert "Joe" Boettcher, age 42, passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital on Oct. 28, 1972, to Jerr…
Brodbeck, Helen Stoneman
PLATTEVILLE - Helen Stoneman Brodbeck, age 95, of Platteville, died on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Epione Pavilion, Cuba City.
Stebbins, Annette L.
MADISON - Annette L. Stebbins, age 73, passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Arrangements are pending.
Brennan, Raymond E.
DODGEVILLE - Raymond Eugene Brennan, age 85, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in …
