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The recent Wisconsin State Journal article "City trying to protect pedestrians, cyclists" highlighted the Madison mayor's Vision Zero Initiative. This plan has employed lowering speed limits (questionable) and shaping streets (confusing) to mitigate accidents.

Last Sunday's letter to the editor "Trump was toast before left-wing indictments" described the raid on Mar-a-Lago as “political legal warfare” and subsequent indictments as “trumped up.”

Will history repeat itself?

Rep. Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa, wrote a column in last Sunday’s paper, "Elections safe, fair but can improve," applauding the 2024 elections here in Wisconsin for their their fairness. He took credit with his fellow lawmakers for our state’s electoral successes.

The Nov. 21 letter to the editor "We should all know by now who Trump really is" lamented that many stupid people (voters) are in this country.

The headline for Tuesday's article "Trump targets China, Mexico and Canada" was about President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.

We are now witnessing the dismantlement of our functioning public institutions.

Rep. Scott Krug, R-Nekoosa, gave himself a pat on the back for Wisconsin's smooth Election Day in Sunday's column, "Elections safe, fair but can improve." Unfortunately, he ignored the giant "GOP elephant" in the room as to why things went…

I can't add much to the discourse about the fall election. But what I haven’t heard much about is education (aside from the future World Wrestling Entertainment-style federal policies coming from President-elect Donald Trump's administration).

The Nov. 22 letter to the editor "Israeli troops should protect convoys of aid" correctly describes the humanitarian situation in Gaza and suggested that the Israel Defense Forces escort trucks suppling food and medicine to Gaza.

With the election over, I’ve concluded we, as citizens, need to stay active and provide pushback and constructive criticism to help preserve this democracy of ours.

Not surprisingly, the State Journal has received many angry letters about the presidential election. I do my best to ignore them, but the Nov. 22 letter to the editor "Worry over price of eggs will show price of bigotry" really…

The oft-criticized linebacker is just as down on his play as the fans. But the third-year player and former first-round pick uses it to fuel his play.

The Badgers celebrated their senior class, though a lengthy delay occurred, a country leading category was key and NCAA Tournament prospects to know.

SKIING

Carter McCray and the Badgers completed the three-game holiday tournament in Mexico in grand style.

The No. 15 Badgers cruised after an ugly start against the struggling Cougars in a non-conference game Saturday at the Kohl Center..

The Badgers have had trouble playing with a lead early this season but coach Mike Hastings saw growth as they opened a nonconference series with a rout.

Observations this week include a tough day from a standout defender, a look at a passing-game issue, an interesting wrinkle on defense and more.