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How a 'chaotic' game for a Wisconsin women's hockey defender ended with a Frozen Four berth

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:37am
Badgers sophomore Ava Murphy was a key piece in the victory, which ended the team's home portion of the schedule on a high note.

George Soros is champion of democracy, unlike Elon Musk | Louise Robbins

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Anyone who takes seriously the statement that George Soros is “worse” than Elon Musk hasn’t been paying attention to Musk, the world's richest man, proudly dismantling our government and treating public servants with cruelty and disdain.

NIH research paved the way for medical advancements | Martie Cody

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I have been a nurse for more than 40 years. I am still working full time. In that time I have seen advancements in medicine as a benefit from National Institute of Health research.

Brad Schimel is the commonsense pick for Supreme Court | Phil Bail

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Common sense tells me abortion is murder. Common sense also tells me people should show photo identification before being allowed to vote.

We can't trust Brad Schimel to stand up to Elon Musk | John Murphy

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Judge Brad Schimel, the Republican-backed candidate for the Supreme Court, is getting support from groups funded by billionaire Elon Musk, who is inappropriately involved in the business of the people at the White House.

Detaining Columbia student Mahmoud Kahil is chilling | Beverly Hawkins

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I am very disturbed by the news that Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has been arrested after leading protests against Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Elon Musk's cuts to life-saving USAID are preview of a dark future | Megan Gleason

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Losing my job at the U.S. Agency for International Development felt surreal. The work I was doing to help end pediatric HIV was critical — not just to me, but to thousands around the world. Then one day it was…

Donald Trump's reign is hurting hard-working Americans | Llinda Gorchels

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I’ve stopped buying eggs. Despite President Donald Trump’s claim of an immediate solution, consumer prices have surged, and inflation is much too high.

Wisconsin needs tougher penalties for uninsured drivers | David J. Rizzo

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Several months ago, I was rear-ended by a driver who I don't think has insurance. Since no injuries resulted, and we weren’t impeding traffic, police didn’t respond. We exchanged drivers licenses, addresses and phone numbers. He indicated that his mother…

Cowardly Republicans should hold town hall meetings | Jeannine Ramsey

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Our Republican representatives in Washington are not listening to us.

During speech to Congress, childish Democrats outdid Donald Trump | Roger Johnson

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I have to admit that the Democrats even outdid President Donald Trump in their display of low, rude and crude behavior during his address to Congress.

New developments need a reality check on need for parking | Val Schend

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I am hoping the recent article "Builder has plan for prime location" was incomplete. It was about the proposed Bear Development building on East Washington Avenue in Madison. The article reported 223 total units with a garage for 68 vehicles.…

True Christians must speak out against false prophets | Guy Thorvaldsen

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
Jesus warned his followers to beware of “false prophets.” Sadly, millions of evangelical Christians in our country seem to have missed this teaching, choosing instead to embrace a convicted felon whose meanness knows no bounds.

The real solution to fentanyl is treatment, not a trade war | Derek Popp

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I am fascinated that the party of personal responsibility is going to start a trade war on behalf of the users of fentanyl. They never did such a thing for users of other drugs. They never did such a thing…

Tammy Baldwin should get angry and speak truth to power | Peter McKeever

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 5:00am
I have never wavered in my support for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison. I have always voted for her, and I have contributed to her campaigns. Now I am upset.

Marshall boys basketball falls to defending state champion Mineral Point in sectional final

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 10:23pm
The second-seeded Cardinals had few answers for Jaxson Wendhausen and the No. 1 seed Pointers in a Division 4 sectional final Saturday night.

Abundant Life boys basketball seals second straight state appearance

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 7:43pm
The Challengers, led by senior Jonah Koon with 27 points, handled a late-game surge by the Oaks to punch their ticket to state.

What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's Big Ten Tournament final opponent, Michigan

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 7:17pm
The Wolverines and Badgers both advanced to the Big Ten Tournament title game in dramatic fashion. Here's what to know about Sunday's contest.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Michigan

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 7:03pm
How to tune in as the Badgers compete in the Big Ten Tournament title game for the second successive season.

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