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Dylan Brogan
“I am not the jerk the nation thinks I am”
The person who called the police on Supv. Shelia Stubbs claims he didn’t do it because she was a woman of color: “I never called the police ON YOU.” Stubbs finds the apology hollow. more
Matthew Norman
The story of this land
Believed to be the most archaeologically rich campus in the nation, UW-Madison is built atop ancient Native American villages and burial sites that date back 12,000 years. A cultural landscape tour brings this history alive for new generations. more
Sep 20, 2018
Jenny Peek
Fresh start
Sherman Middle School ended last year in turmoil, with the resignation of its principal and accusations of racism. An interim principal is trying to heal the wounds, but mistrust and skepticism remain. more
Sep 20, 2018
Madweek for Sep. 20, 2018
A long-awaited victory for transgender health care, a brazen theft of water pumps holding flooded lakes at bay and a blatantly false statement from Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Read all about in Madweek. more
Sep 20, 2018
Don’t vote for this guy
Comedian and Madison mayoral candidate Nick Hart hopes to fix politics by breaking it. more
Sep 18, 2018
David Michael Miller
The fight to save democracy
Wisconsin’s voter ID law is a proven way to suppress turnout at the polls, especially among people of color and the poor. But dedicated volunteers are fighting back by registering people and making sure they have valid IDs. more
Sep 13, 2018
Dylan Brogan
Corner hangout
City officials and downtown businesses have been lamenting about criminal behavior at the top of State Street for years. Staff writer Dylan Brogan hung out on the prominent corner Saturday night to see what all the fuss was about. more
Sep 13, 2018
Emilie Heidemann
Capitalism for the common good
Mark and Perri Barnes worried about what would happen to their company after they retired. But then they found the perfect buyer. more
Sep 13, 2018
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Madweek for Sep. 13, 2018
Gov. Scott Walker picks a side in the NFL protest debate and can't seem to shake his ties to an alleged Russian spy. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP challenger Leah Vukmir take off gloves. And the Bucky Badger statues are finally gone. more
Sep 13, 2018
4:58 AM
It ain't over till it's over
In May, the Supreme Court rejected a class action suit brought by Epic workers, effectively limiting the collective bargaining rights of 60 million workers. But the case — now back in district court — is far from dead. more
Sep 11, 2018
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Tracy Bailey
Don’t forget about Shorewood Hills
The homes of dozens of residents of Shorewood Hills were damaged by flash flooding on Aug. 20 — one block is now a “ghost town.” The village on Lake Mendota has quietly come together to help displaced neighbors and flood victims. more
Sep 6, 2018
5:00 AM
Partisan scrap
Attorney general is officially a non-partisan gig — whoever holds the office pledges to be non-partisan. But Josh Kaul argues that Brad Schimel has been guided by ideology in every decision. Kaul hopes to replace Schimel in the Nov. 6 election. more
Sep 6, 2018
5:00 AM
Mining the muck
Without any native predators, invasive plants often explode, choking out local ecosystems. That’s why volunteers are scouring Black Earth Creek, a popular trout fishing site, for the pesky plants. more
Sep 6, 2018
5:00 AM
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“I am not the jerk the nation thinks I am”
The person who called the police on Supv. Shelia Stubbs claims he didn’t do it because she was a woman of color: “I never called the police ON YOU.” Stubbs finds the apology hollow. more
Fresh start
Sherman Middle School ended last year in turmoil, with the resignation of its principal and accusations of racism. An interim principal is trying to heal the wounds, but mistrust and skepticism remain. more
Trump voter helps Madison liberal
I bought a boat from a crusty engaged business owner who gave me a break on the price. He was also a proud Trump voter. more
Bringing the beer to the people
With more breweries and fewer distributors, some beermakers are seeking out new options to get noticed in a crowded market. O’so Brewing Company’s proposed taproom on East Washington Avenue could be part of a growing trend. more
Tell All: My husband’s strange behavior
My husband’s father passed away while he was on the road. He didn’t tell me until three hours later. more
