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Roving candy, cookie towers: How supermarkets sway shoppers
NEW YORK — Up and down supermarket aisles, tranquil rows of perfectly placed products reflect calculated deliberations aimed at getting shoppers to spend more.
On Wisconsin: Cemetery restoration in Mineral Point takes patience, persistence and epoxy
Old City Cemetery, established in 1838, had its last burial in 1908 and is Mineral Point's oldest cemetery.
Field trips help show off Wisconsin's natural resources
Three, then four and five fighter jets rocketed across the blue sky over Cherokee Marsh, breaking the morning peace. The roar drew all eyes upward, binoculars suddenly focused on the white trails.
Balancing Act: 'Grace Without God' explores life in America without religion
Chicago-based author Katherine Ozment says her daughter describes herself as “part Jewish, part Christian and part gymnastics.”
Hands on Wisconsin: Trump supporters want to lock her up, too
Chants of "lock her up" directed at Hillary Clinton dominated the Republican National Convention where Donald Trump was nominated for president.
New federal loans for students, parents have lower interest rates
PITTSBURGH — Although the cost of attending college continues to go up, new federal loans for undergraduates, graduate students and parents have fallen.
Young and trapped: Homeless youth and young adults ensnared in human sex trafficking
Homeless young people are recruited in shopping mall food courts, on Facebook, outside emergency shelters or the Dane County job center, bus transfer stations during the school year, and motels.
Wisconsin AG fights feds with new 5-lawyer unit
Critics call it a tax-funded 'right-wing law firm,' but Attorney General Brad Schimel says his appellate specialists are fighting for Wisconsin.
Homeless youth face peril on the streets
Youth can be assaulted, abuse substances, develop mental health problems, and engage in "survival sex," trading their bodies for food, clothing, drugs, money or a place to stay.
After a hard life, teen wants to avoid homelessness, jail
Brittany Carter, homeless since age 15, wants a stable place to call home and a new start on life, but she's still struggling to fulfill her dreams.
'Why would they come forward?': Trafficking cases present numerous challenges for police
Human trafficking rings are cracked through meticulous, time-consuming investigations, and the victims present additional challenges.
Chris Rickert: Black lives matter in the Dane County Jail, too
If there's racism in the Dane County criminal justice system, one example might be how long it's taking to improve the jail.
Steve Chapman: Donald Trump emasculates GOP foreign policy
CHICAGO — If there has been any constant in the Republican worldview over decades, it’s that American strength, resolve and credibility are essential in foreign affairs, and weakness and uncertainty lead straight to disaster.
Shelley Peterman Schwarz: Lots of resources to try things out before buying
As you know, I’m a huge proponent of trying products before you make your purchase. However, not all products are available to try in stores. Fortunately, there are additional places in your community that have products to help you with…
Tom Oates: More uncertainty than usual entering Packers' training camp
Few, if any, NFL teams have the roster stability of the Green Bay Packers.
As workforce challenges grow, ‘family friendly’ companies may have edge
When Mark Tyler thinks about the future of Wisconsin’s economy, he worries there won’t be enough workers to keep it humming.
From Madison to Africa: Local ideas aim to help utility-challenged countries
A long-time Madison design company and a UW-Madison startup win awards for their projects.
Mallards: Frank German hit hard early in road loss
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Coming off his best outing of the season, Frank German endured his shortest outing Saturday night.
Brewers: Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit two homers to key victory over Cubs
His power surge backs a strong outing by pitcher Zach Davies
Nature perpares the best soft drink -- State Journal editorial from a century ago
This State Journal editorial ran on July 18, 1916: