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Affiliated Engineers designs building systems to meet 'central challenges' of society

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 8:00am
The Madison-based engineering firm has won prestigious Lab-of-the-Year awards in three of the past four years.

On Wisconsin: An end for Little Norway and a possible return trip for its signature building

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 8:00am
There is interest by some of moving the church on the property back to Norway.

Fatal I-94 crash shuts down all eastbound lanes for several hours

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:45am
A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday evening after walking in a lane of I-94 near Sullivan, according to a Wisconsin State Patrol report.

In the Spirit: A church start-up, filled with early promise, doesn't make it beyond Year 3

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:30am
Madison Alliance Church, a "church plant," struggled to attract a broad demographic.

Executive Q&A: Office layout can improve productivity

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:30am
Debra Alton helps businesses maximize their real estate and use technology to visualize how it will look when it’s done. 

Quiet Sunday, but Monday wintry mix could hamper morning commute

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:30am
A calm Sunday is on tap for south-central Wisconsin, but an incoming mix of snow and sleet could cause problems for Monday morning's commute, according to forecasters.

Just Read It | Margot Peters

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:00am
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.

Mills reflects on life of Alice Lee

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:00am
A few months ago, Madison native Marja Mills delivered an intimate look at the life of reclusive author Harper Lee and her protective older sister, Alice Finch Lee. Mills’ book, “The Mockingbi…

The first 15 years: From weekly 'Express' to daily 'State Journal'

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 7:00am
“The columns of the Express will be open to the discussion of all fair and proper subjects which will have the tendency of promoting the public good. We shall expose tyranny wherever it may ex…

Plain Talk: This day lives on in infamy

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 6:45am
A new book includes the story of Wisconsin's famed 32nd "Red Arrow" Division's incredible battle history on the Pacific front.

Madison Style: Little Luxuries offers distractions from the everyday

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 6:30am
Shopping on State Street is a way to enjoy and support Downtown Madison, but it’s also a relaxing way to find Christmas gifts, said Little Luxuries owner Amy Moore.

Packers: Sam Shields questionable for Falcons

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 6:30am
The defensive back has yet to be cleared from a concussion suffered against New England.

Health Sense: Meningitis death, vaccine bring disappointment, hope

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 6:00am
It’s been 20 months since Henry Mackaman, a 21-year-old UW-Madison student, died from meningitis.

Hands on Wisconsin: Lawmakers distracted by right-to-work

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 6:00am
Walker says that "right-to-work" legislation would be a distraction, but GOP lawmakers seem to be moving forward with a bill nonetheless. 

GOP lawmakers consider changes to 'John Doe' law

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 6:00am
State Rep. David Craig, R-Town of Vernon, said the investigative process must have better protection for targets, taxpayers.

As Act 10 kills union pacts, Dane County limits its power over workers

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 5:55am
Madison and Dane County passed ordinances to limit management's power to decide on grievances, compensation and working conditions.

Paul Soglin sees progress on his priorities of city finance, poverty and equity

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 5:50am
But some suggest he's been longer on rhetoric than results, has been late with big initiatives.

Kathleen Parker: Media circus contributed to Ferguson's problems

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 5:45am
WASHINGTON — As the curtain closes on the latest episode of “Ferguson,” the media series, it is fair to wonder whether events might not have spiraled out of control to the extent they did had …

Steve Chapman: At Gitmo, a tough policy to swallow

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 5:45am
President Barack Obama is a champion of using video cameras to prevent and expose misconduct by uniformed people with guns. He is also a great believer in banning the use of torture on detaine…

Give Obama fast-track power on trade

Sun, 12/07/2014 - 5:45am
America needs one person — not 535 members of Congress — negotiating big trade deals with Europe and a dozen Pacific nations.

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