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Military coup may not have been a surprise -- William Scott

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 6:00pm
Regarding the attempted military coup in Turkey, the State Journal reported: "Friday night’s sudden uprising by a faction of the military appeared to take the government — and much of the world — by surprise." So surprised that they rounded…

Choose physical therapy over painkillers -- Kevan LaPorte

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 6:00pm
The Centers for Disease Control has recommended physical therapy as a safe non-opioid alternative for chronic pain sufferers.

Forgiving student loans makes sense -- Dan Thomson

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 6:00pm
Jill Stein of the Green Party is running for president and proposes forgiving student debt. As an economic jump-start, it seems like a good idea.

Don't disrupt unifying community event -- Natalie Hagen

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 6:00pm
The Black Lives Matter advocacy group disrupted Wednesday night's Concerts on the Square.

Brewers: Bullpen can't hold lead in loss to Cubs

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 6:00pm
MILWAUKEE — Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run double in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Sunday.

Around Town: Madison Polo Club catching on after 26 years

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 5:15pm
Those who play polo locally say the horses seem to enjoy the sport as much as the humans who ride them.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Cop killers are madmen and traitors to cause

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 4:15pm
How can anyone ever explain this to Mason?

Prep basketball: Craig Anderson, Rich Cleveland and Jeffrey Kaleas among WBCA inductees

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 4:00pm
The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame induction is Sept. 24 in Wisconsin Dells.

Just Ask Us: Effigy Mounds are almost over 1000 years old

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 3:00pm
The city of Madison lists nine parks that have mounds.

Wernecke, Gertrude A. "Gert"

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Gertrude A. "Gert" Wernecke, age 86, passed away peacefully at Waunakee Manor on July 23, 2016. She was born in Janesville on Oct. 29, 1929, the daughter of Max G. and Hattie H. (Grossklaus) Dorn.

Olson, Mary E. "Liz"

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Mary E. "Liz" Olson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on Nov. 10, 1927, in Irwin County, Ga., the daughter of Luther and Cordelia (Whitley) Griffin.…

Wenban, Katherine (Adams)

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Katherine (Adams) Wenban, age 97, died peacefully at Episcopal Church Homes in St. Paul, Minn., on June 25, 2016.

Lawyer, Julie

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 2:30pm
BARABOO - Julie Lawyer, age 55, of Baraboo, WI, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016, at her home.

Rice, Wendell

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 2:30pm
PLATTEVILLE - Wendell Rice, 85, of Platteville, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2016, while undergoing treatment for Glioblastoma multiforme of brain cancer. He was born on Nov. 28, 1930, in Platteville, the son of Hazel Rice. He…

Rudy, Perine "Petie"

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Perine "Petie" Rudy, age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, on Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.…

Together: Seeing an organization project through to the end

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:00am
Clients tell me that the hardest part of organizing is getting started and staying focused until the process is complete. Especially large projects like basements or spare rooms.

Wisconsin Democrats say their convention will show unity, contrast with Republicans

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:00am
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Philadelphia.

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 10:00am
Here are the delegates representing Wisconsin at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this week.

On View | 'Catching the Eye [of McPherson Eye Research Institute Members]'

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 9:30am
A familiar expression, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” can explain the infinite spectrum of artwork in the world. “Catching the Eye [of McPherson Eye Research Institute Members]” is an exhibit that brings together art whose beauty caught…

Home buyers in competitive markets find personal notes to sellers provide edge

Sun, 07/24/2016 - 8:00am
MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Aitkens stepped into a white stucco bungalow across the street from a park in northeast Minneapolis, and it immediately felt like home.

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