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OUR VIEW: News flash: State leaders actually got some things done
Who says the politicians at the state Capitol can’t cooperate?
Garden calendar | For the week of April 7
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.
How Sun Prairie West softball's Division I commit is putting last year's baseball experience to use
The Wolves' Pittsburgh softball commit is back on the diamond and better than before, thanks to branching out into baseball last spring.
Return of rental boats ushers in spring in Madison
On an isthmus, it's no surprise that a boat rental shop can also serve as a community center.
Universities of Wisconsin overhauls website as it tries to reverse declining enrollment
The new website deemphasizes Board of Regents information in favor of details on what the UW system offers and how to apply.
Draft Queen: Industry alive and well, but work to be done as we celebrate National Beer Day
Don't take your customers for granted. The terrain is constantly changing.
Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump threatens to eclipse American democracy
Donald Trump casts shadow on Statue of Liberty and American democracy in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands.
What 2 quarterbacks have seen from Wisconsin football's 4-star signee
Two veteran Wisconsin quarterbacks gave their thoughts on what they've seen from the Badgers' touted, four-star signee.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Don't buy into the claims about this 'memory' drug
It's snake oil, through and through.
4-star recruits among many visitors at Wisconsin football's practice Saturday
The Wisconsin football recruiting staff was busy Saturday with numerous recruits on campus. Here's who was in town, and who also came away with offers.
Late-night Amsterdam felt safer than Downtown Madison -- Robert Teigen
I was recently wandering the quiet streets late at night of downtown Amsterdam, Netherlands. I couldn’t help but notice that it felt far safer than walking the streets around our Capitol Square in Madison late at night.
National popular vote can help secure our elections -- Rodney Campbell
I encourage people to support the a national popular vote for president. It is the best way for "we the people" to be represented.
Madison should end the idiotic Ride the Drive event -- Mitch Sands
According to the city of Madison’s website, over 60 miles of bike paths are in the city -- and many more outside the city limits in Dane County.
MAGA agenda will restore America's true greatness -- John Voss
A March 29 letter claimed "make America great again" supporters have no policy agenda for our nation. We do, and it is excellent.
Madison leaders want more apartment housing to pay off debt -- Margaret Benbow
One of the strangest Madison spectacles is the sight of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, some City Council members and random urban-infill hacks wringing their hands and expressing outrage because every single person who wants to immediately move into a cozy Madison…
Replace our-of-touch career politician Sen. Tammy Baldwin -- Joe Tripalin
Much like the cicadas, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, resurfaces every six years to run to retain her Senate seat.
Eric Hovde should be running for US Senate in California -- Denise Beckfield
I was appalled when I learned that California businessman Eric Hovde would be running for a U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin.
Middleton girls soccer victory leads prep stars of the night
The Cardinals needed only two goals against De Pere. Here's how other prep sports played out Saturday.
Home run from a former teammate helps to sink Brewers
Luis Urias gave Seattle an insurance run in the ninth inning Saturday night at American Family Field.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's fourth spring practice
Wisconsin debuted a different package on defense Saturday, but two starters went down with injuries. Here's what we learned at spring practice.