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Garden calendar: For the week of Sept. 14

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

Epstein revelations rain on Trump’s parade in Phil Hands’ cartoon

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 6:40am
President Donald Trump wishes that news about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein would go away, but there seems to be a steady drip of revelations about their relationship.

Most US adults think individual choices keep people in poverty, AP-NORC/Harris poll finds (copy)

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 6:30am
The poll comes as homelessness is on the rise and as officials across the country push to clear encampments where unhoused people live.

Dr. Zorba Paster: We can all make better choices with fast food

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:45am
Take a pause and consider what you're ordering.

Watching at the bar: Why Wisconsin football fans leave home to take in games on TV

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:40am
Some Badgers fans find a positive outlook in watching games from bars and restaurants with many TVs.

Keisean Nixon embraces ‘CB1’ mentality, brings stability to Packers’ cornerback room

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:35am
Keisean Nixon stated at the end of last season that he wanted to be the team’s top cornerback. Through two regular-season games, it looks like he’s living up to that.

AI's rewards aren't worth environmental damage it causes | Chuck Litweiler

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
The impact of technological advances rolls over us as individuals. If something can be done, and it creates wealth and jobs and an increase in the tax base, the powers that be say it should be allowed to expand unimpeded.

Other federal departments could benefit from name change | Pamela Midbon

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump recently changed the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, ostensibly because it sounds more powerful.

Blame Donald Trump's tariffs, not Fed, for weak economy | Edward J. Huck

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
The president wishes to direct his disastrous economic policy on the Federal Reserve. This is nonsense.

Benefits of vaccines outweigh any side effects | Andrew Kosseff

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
Vaccines are one of the true miracles of modern medicine and public health, having saved millions of lives, prevented untold illness and saved medical resources.

Donald Trump wouldn’t ignore friend Epstein's birthday | Daniel Golden

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
I may be oversimplifying the dispute over whether or not President Donald Trump submitted the somewhat obscene drawing that bears his signature to Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book.

E15 ethanol sales put corn surplus to work | Erik Huschitt

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
In Wisconsin, a good corn crop should be something to celebrate. Instead, this year’s national harvest is setting off alarm bells for farmers and our agricultural community.

Attacks on civilian population in Gaza are sick and immoral | Tim Melin

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
Gaza City is under assault with weapons supplied by our government. The people of Gaza are being starved to death with our government's approval. Journalists and health care workers are targeted by the Israeli military. Their snipers shoot children.

A college education strengthens America's democracy | Nancy Wiegand

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
Contrary to George Will's Aug. 31 column, "US has too many college students," I was just thinking how critical it is that as many people as possible go to college to learn at least the basics of a myriad of…

Rep. Derrick Van Orden wrong to suggest ‘gloves off’ | Tom Arendt

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
While watching early news on TV about the tragic shooting of conservative Charlie Kirk, some politicians had their statements displayed on the screen.

Violence isn't the answer to our political differences | Paul Mickey

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
Many people are frustrated and angry at the Trump administration, Congress and Supreme Court. The thing is, you can’t let those feelings turn to violence.

Elected officials should let ICE agents do their jobs | Dick Greffin

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
In former President Joe Biden’s four years in office, along with the support of other Democrats, he allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter our country, many with criminal records.

Ald. Joann Pritchett is getting things done for constituents | Lynn McDonald

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
Madison Ald. Joann Pritchett, who represents District 9, is a friend of mine. I called her to ask how things are going.

Drug price program isn't helping those in need | Mark LaBarbera

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 5:00am
As a recent retiree in southwest Wisconsin, I'm spending more time learning about health care and reforms making national and state headlines, including one needing attention now: the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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