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Can Wisconsin men's basketball win the Big Ten title? It's unlikely, but possible

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 5:07am
The Badgers' loss to Oregon hurt their chances for a regular-season championship, but they are still in the running with three games left.

Medicaid isn't just a safety net for many recipients, it's a lifeline | Chad Sobieck

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 5:00am
I am deeply concerned about possible cuts to Medicaid.

Key government agency is overwhelmed with spam email | Richard S. Russell

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 5:00am
Without any authority, White House adviser Elon Musk emailed millions of federal employees to tell them to email the Office of Personnel Management with a bullet-point list of their five accomplishments from last week.

Restaurant review: Mint Mark was remarkable then, even better now

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 6:40am
Michelin star, what are you waiting for?

Wisconsin Republicans revive bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:55am
The Republican-authored proposal is all but certain to be vetoed again if it reaches Gov Tony Evers' desk.

Wary of governor's prison proposal, Assembly speaker says Republicans will draft own plan

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:45am
Robin Vos said he's open to spending up to $2 billion to revamp the prison system, including demolishing the Green Bay Correctional Institution, but wants to use surplus cash.

Polzin: Diagnosis ended former Wisconsin cornerback's career. It also might have saved his life

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:43am
Max Lofy had left the Badgers and was ready to begin the final phase of his football career at Rice. A series of tests on his heart changed those plans.

How Wisconsin men's basketball guard became an unlikely sharpshooter

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:37am
Badgers guard Kamari McGee had never shot better than 27.5% from 3-point range in his collegiate career before this season. Now, McGee is making more than half of his attempts.

5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Feb. 27 edition

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:03am
Several players had stellar performances during the final week of the regular season. Vote for your favorite to be crowned this week's Supernova.

'Inseminated persons' doesn't seem like common sense | Jim Pettegrew

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00am
Starting 70 years ago, I grew up in the wonderfully progressive Wisconsin. I feel I'm as liberal as they come. It was a time when leaders such as Gov. Patrick Lucey, Gov. Gaylord Nelson and Sen. Bill Proxmire were the…

GOP is hypocritical when it comes to local control of wind and solar | David Krier

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00am
In recent weeks, state Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, held listening sessions and radio interviews in southwest Wisconsin promoting their bill that would require all cities, towns and villages to approve proposed wind and…

Prepare for another February fade from Badgers men's basketball team | John D. Vieth

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00am
I hope Badgers Nation doesn't have its men's basketball hopes too high.

Tax cuts aren't a priority for most working-class Americans | Dorothy Thompson

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00am
For the past decade, I’ve participated in legislator listening sessions in my district.

Vote for sanctity of life in Wisconsin Supreme Court race | Michelle Amend

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00am
This is an appeal to all voters who respect life. Please know that an impending state Supreme Court case could strike down pro-life laws and be Wisconsin's own Roe v. Wade.

Susan Crawford is best choice for Wisconsin Supreme Court | Mimi Wuest

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 5:00am
Susan Crawford, a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court in the April 1 election, would be a good addition to our court. We have a Legislature that leans strongly conservative, so a more moderate court would be a good balance for…

5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Feb. 27 edition

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 4:37am
The State Journal will recognize the accomplishments of five high school girls basketball athletes from our coverage area each week.

Brewers pitcher JB Bukauskas likely to miss season because of lat surgery

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 4:30am
The 28-year-old former first-round draft pick missed most of the 2024 season with a lat injury as well.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's loss to No. 2 UCLA

Thu, 02/27/2025 - 4:15am
The Badgers battled early but faded against the second-ranked Bruins in their regular-season home finale. Here are three things that stood out.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over Musk and Soros donations in high-stakes race

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 2:00pm
The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court race who has received the support of Elon Musk said Wednesday that it’s more concerning that his Democratic-supported opponent is benefiting from donations by liberal philanthropist George Soros.

Coach with multiple ties to Wisconsin's staff brought in to help inconsistent unit

Wed, 02/26/2025 - 1:15pm
The Badgers added someone with experience working on the same staff as three current coaches to aid the team's coaching of special teams.

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