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Badgers wrestling: UW produces seven wins in decision over South Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. —Seven University of Wisconsin wrestlers posted victories, including a finishing pin by junior heavyweight Connor Medbery, in a 29-6 non-conference decision Saturday over host …
Badgers football: Alex Erickson, receiving crops come up big
It didn’t take Alex Erickson very long Saturday to realize he — or someone in the University of Wisconsin wide receiver corps — was going to have to make an impact against a Minnesota defense …
Tom Oates: UW authors 'storybook ending' after ugly chapter vs. Northwestern
The Badgers' prospects looked dim after a loss to the Wildcats in the league opener, but they worked hard to improve their deficiencies and the result is seven straight wins and a trip to Indi…
Badgers football: Corey Clement seizes moment to propel UW rally
The sophomore tailback didn't play at all in the first half, but made the most of his second-half chances.
Tom Still: Public perceptions of science, tech often filtered through values versus data
Why do elected officials sometimes hide behind the “I’m not a scientist” line, or a close variation, when it comes to approaching major issues?
Jason Galloway's Badgers breakdown: A quick read on UW-Minnesota
A snapshot of the Badgers' 34-24 victory over the Golden Gophers at Camp Randall Stadium, which clinched the Big Ten Conference West Division crown.
Tom Oates grades the Badgers: UW gets a slew of Bs for the win over Minnesota
Every unit had its problems on Saturday, but the Badgers did enough to walk out of Camp Randall as Big Ten Conference West Division champions.
NCAA Division III football: Perseverance pays as Warhawks shut down Wabash
The two-time defending NCAA III champion Warhawks will play host to Wartburg in a quarterfinal game next Saturday.
Patrick Durkin: Reflecting on a sight to see during the rut
If I had to choose the best time to be on a deer stand during the November rut, it would be the 10 o’clock hour. But anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is prime.
Patrick Durkin: Lee Sports emblematic of Wisconsin's deer registration stations
Jerry Simonar isn’t happy that the DNR plans to close most of Wisconsin’s deer registration stations next year. He said opening-day crowds for deer season make the Simonar complex look like th…
Extend welcoming hand to immigrants -- Melanie Foxcroft
Tuesday's letter "President Obama uses immigrants as pawns" misses the point. Close relatives, such as parents and adult children, have always been able to act as "sponsors" for those wishing …
It's time for bold progressive alternatives -- Bob Menamin
We've had 34 years of Reaganism, which is anti-government -- except for government supporting the wealthy. The Democrats are Republican light. The accusations of Obama as a socialist and commu…
Incident tarnished healthy raw milk -- Margo Redmond
As a board member of the Wisconsin Raw Milk Association, I am angry that unpasteurized "raw" dairy was served at a social gathering in Durand without getting everyone's permission.
Hold public schools accountable, too -- Ray Unger
I certainly agree with the editorial in Sunday's State Journal, "Vouchers need real accountability." But does the statement “Public money for private school vouchers should be pulled if eviden…
Vaccine courts deny due process -- Michael Wagnitz
Regarding the Nov. 18 front-page State Journal article "'Vaccine Court' no shot in arm": People injured by vaccines are being denied due process of the law for their very serious, debilitating…
Badgers women's hockey: Annie Pankowski, Sydney McKibbon score twice apiece as UW blanks New Hampshire again
Sydney McKibbon and Annie Pankowski scored twice apiece and Ann-Renee Desbiens registed another shutout as the third-ranked University of Wisconsin women’s hockey team defeated host New Hampsh…
Badgers football: UW storms back to axe Minnesota, earn spot in Big Ten title game
Melvin Gordon and the Badgers rally from a two-touchdown deficit to win their 11th straight over the Gophers and claim the Big Ten Conference West Division crown.
Derrell Connor: Madison must learn from Ferguson ordeal
As I watched images of looted and burned buildings in Ferguson, Missouri, last week after a grand jury decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown…
DNR: Manure plant spewing too many toxic chemicals
WAUNAKEE, Wis. (AP) — A manure plant near Madison faces almost 90 alleged air pollution violations from state regulators, adding to the list of environmental issues that have put the company i…
