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Novanta restaurant on University Avenue closing after 5 years

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 7:35am
"We've always thought about maybe doing things to evolve the brand into the space, maybe full bar," owner Nick Mattioli said. "At the end of the day, you'd be changing the brand to fit the shoe kind of a thing."

Donald Trump's agenda steals from future to pay for today | Ronald Brownstein

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 6:30am
The highest price for President Donald Trump’s second-term plans will be paid by those who are not yet born.

Immigrant Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump can be released on bond

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 6:20am
The man was a victim in a violent 2023 attack where his bike was stolen and his alleged attacker forged the threatening letter to try to clear his case.

Epic Systems adds organ donation option to MyChart app

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:55am
The service is only available to GHC members now, but will be rolled out to other health groups in coming months.

3 things to know about the 2nd WIAA state boys and girls lacrosse championships

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:37am
Three first-time qualifiers and the reigning girls champion are all making the trip to Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium on Saturday to stake their claim for a state title.

Bassett Street Brunch Club is closed temporarily for an interior and menu refresh

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:30am
The Food Fight restaurant closed Sunday to undergo a full interior renovation.

Madison Night Market set for Thursday

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:30am
The event features dozens of vendors selling locally made products and art work.

Baraboo's Big Top Parade returns Saturday, led by vintage cyclists, home-school marching band

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:30am
"Because our parade date coincides with Flag Day, we decided to celebrate America," Big Top Parade Committee co-chair Nanci Jenks said.

Packers receiver Bo Melton works out at cornerback after release of Jaire Alexander

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:25am
“We just thought that if there is somebody that can potentially do both, he would be that guy,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said.

America's veterans don't need a military parade | Doug Bradley and Tom Deits

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:05am
Symbols matter -- some more than others. The U.S. flag — our venerable “Old Glory” -- represents one nation of 50 states, stretching from sea to shining sea. The sacrifices of the 13 original colonies birthed a republic where power…

Donald Trump could learn from England's Magna Carta | Linda Hilker

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
Recently, British researchers determined that a copy of the Magna Carta (“Great Charter” in Latin) owned by Harvard Law School is authentic. The Magna Carta, signed by King John of England in 1215, limited the power of the monarchy.

Credit Elon Musk for having the courage to be independent | Bob Hunt

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
Elon Musk is a strange, smart and eccentric character who looked silly wearing a cheesehead hat while in Wisconsin.

Healthy, clean air should be a priority for Wisconsin | Joan Schiller

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
We just wrapped up Clean Air Month, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But as a physician, I am deeply troubled that our agencies are patting themselves on the back for their so-called successes while the data and…

Harvard isn't antisemitic, unlike "very fine people" at rally | Markus Fasel

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
Antisemitism has a long, tragic history, reaching its peak during World War II with the Nazi regime's murder of 6 million Jews. Alarmingly, neo-Nazi sentiments have resurfaced in recent years, as seen in the 2017 Charlottesville, Virginia, rally where white…

Flotilla of celebrities with aid for Gaza can inspire us all | David Minden

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
Remember when actress Jane Fonda spoke out from Vietnam about the damage caused by U.S. bombing. Few others were doing so at the time.

SETTING IT STRAIGHT

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 5:00am
Headline was misleading

How area high school baseball teams manage sectional round doubleheaders (copy)

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00am
Some Wisconsin squads must sweep a doubleheader to reach the pinnacle of their sport — the state tournament. Learn how area coaches and players prepare for sectional round Tuesday.

Digest for 6-11

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00am
NFL

MLB Roundup for 6-11 print

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00am
CLEVELAND — Andrew Abbott pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and Spencer Steer had an RBI single in the fifth inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Aaron Rodgers, a married man, shows up to Steelers practice (copy)

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00am
Former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed Tuesday that he's been married "a couple months."

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