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Failure of historic dam causes pond to drain in Kettle Moraine

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 10:15am
A trout pond in the Kettle Moraine State Forest is now dry as a result of the failure of a historic dam, the Department of Natural Resources said Friday.

'A giant dorm for grownups': Cohousing developments on the rise in Madison

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 10:00am
The “intentional neighborhood" living arrangement, in which residents share meals, living spaces and chores, is gaining popularity in Madison. 

Let freedom — and wedding bells — ring

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:30am
OUR VIEW: High-court ruling extends marriage equality from sea to shining sea

Chris Rickert: Screech comes out of court looking better than Kelly Rindfleisch

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:30am
Courtroom coincidence, or notable reminder that having friends in powerful places means never having to say you're sorry?

With one ruling, Supreme Court saves Obamacare, the GOP and itself -- Michael Hiltzik

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:28am
With its 6-3 decision Thursday upholding the Affordable Care Act’s federal subsidies for health insurance buyers in all 50 states, the U.S. Supreme Court wrote an end to the discreditable effo…

The case against Colorado’s pot law -- Zachary Bolitho

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:09am
As surely as presidential candidates promise to change Washington, nominees for attorney general pledge to uphold the law, not personal policy preferences. Loretta Lynch, now the 83rd attorney…

Travel: Calendar

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:00am
Coming in Wisconsin this week:

On View | WRAP Presents: Rural Rembrandts Art Club of Wautoma

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:00am
Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) has worked to support the creative growth of the state’s amateur artists since 1940. The program is developed and conducted by UW-Madison’s Division of Co…

Shelley Peterman Schwarz: Not giving up on marriage and life

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:00am
In my last column, I shared some of my husband Dave’s memories of living with a wife who has primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Today, I’ll share more of his thoughts and feelings. I…

Garden calendar | For the week of June 28

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:00am
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

America exposes big hole in Karl Marx's theory

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 5:00am
This State Journal editorial ran on July 1, 1925:

Esther Cepeda: Leave Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 4:15am
CHICAGO — We should have left the historical figures on our money alone. Let Alexander Hamilton and the other Founding Fathers on our currency rest in peace.

Jerry Davis: Hanging out with Grandpa on summer vacation

Sun, 06/28/2015 - 3:30am
MONONA BAY -- Shelby Martin, 16, will have an easy task in the fall should her English teacher at Sun Prairie High School assign her an essay about her summer vacation.

Tom Oates: Bucks' next step: Become a player in the free-agent market

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 10:30pm
My, how quickly things can change.

Prep baseball: South squad goes 0-3 in WBCA All-Star Games

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 10:30pm
OSHKOSH — The South team, packed with area athletes, struggled to an 0-3 record Friday and Saturday during the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Games.

Mallards: Wisconsin Rapids holds off Madison

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 10:30pm
Nate Hoffmann delivered another solid start for the Madison Mallards on Saturday night, but he was saddled with his first loss of the Northwoods League amateur baseball season.

Quest starts early for perfect spot to watch tonight's fireworks along Lake Monona (copy)

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 7:45pm
Some staked out viewing spots for the Human Cannonball at 8:45 p.m. and the fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Tom Still: Revisiting recent topics: Startups, innovation, trade, cybersecurity and more

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 7:00pm
Tom Still looks back at a few past columns and adds additional thoughts.

NFL: As his strastospheric payday nears, Russell Wilson tries to focus on the little things

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 7:00pm
Russell Wilson is on the verge of becoming an extremely wealthy person.

Get an early start on redistricting -- Kathleen Fullin and Brook Soltvedt

Sat, 06/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Getting a head start on redistricting is important. If the process is done early enough, elected officials will not know exactly who will be in power after the next census.

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