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I have been personally affected by multiple sclerosis since I was diagnosed in March 2016. I am devastated by the cuts in funding to the Multiple Sclerosis Research Program, which bolsters novel and innovative research in support of everyone dealing…

At the recent state Republican convention, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, highlighted Wisconsin’s low ranking for elementary school reading scores during Gov. Tony Evers' term.

I wonder about the core issue for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh -- our federal debt of $36 trillion.

I have no sympathy for colleges or universities with their budget shortfalls.

Why is President Donald Trump allowed to pick and choose which parts of the Constitution are enforceable?

I'm 85 years of age, and I remember news reports during my lifetime when the United States and our allies, England and France, were violently attacked.

We Democrats rightly criticize President Donald Trump's lies about helping the working classes. He undermines worker safety regulations, condones child labor and insulting minimum wages, all while giving massive tax cuts to the rich. But we Democrats belie our own…

I appreciated the May 11 letter to the editor "Religious leaders must denounce war in Gaza," encouraging religious leaders to speak out against the genocide in Gaza. I wanted to assure him people are trying. For example:

A movement seeks to reform, not eliminate, the U.S. Agency for International Development and related foreign aid. About $79.5 billion was committed to foreign aid in 2023. This is far more than any other nation.

The more than 1,000-page “big, beautiful bill” that passed the U.S. House and is heading to the Senate will leave people in fear and scarcity.

MEN’S HOCKEY

LAS VEGAS — The Enhanced Games, a sports festival that bills itself as better than the Olympics because it allows athletes to benefit from using performance-enhancing drugs, will kick off next year in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend.

Braeden Carrington, a Minnesota native, admitted that his decision to play for Wisconsin after spending time with the Golden Gophers in the past is unique. But the Badgers made sense.

ST. LOUIS — Jordan Walker had two hits and drove in three runs, rebounding from a critical fielding gaffe with an RBI single that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 win Saturday over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Holiday edition today; no print on Monday

On April 23, 2025 Duane Harold Bredeson, Sr. “Duey” passed away after a well lived and fulfilling life. He was born in Madison on August 4, 1931 to Roy and Pearl (Osmundsen) Bredeson.

October 21, 1939 – May 21, 2025

November 29, 1944 – May 21, 2025

June 25, 1957 – May 17, 2025

February 28, 1945 – May 22, 2025