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Farmers' market wait is over in more ways than one

By Jane Burns | Wisconsin State Journal

The producer-only market begins for the season on Saturday.
April 17, 2015 6:00 am
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Paul Soglin criticizes tactics of protesters, says police acted appropriately

By Nico Savidge | Wisconsin State Journal

Mayor Paul Soglin said he agreed with Madison's police chief that officers acted appropriately at the protest.
April 17, 2015 5:35 am
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Scott Walker approval rating makes 'significant drop' in Wisconsin

State Journal staff

The 41 percent approval rating is the lowest in three years of the Marquette Law School Poll.
April 17, 2015 5:35 am
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Paul Soglin criticizes tactics of protesters, says police acted appropriately

Mayor Paul Soglin said he agreed with Madison's police chief that officers acted appropriately at the protest.

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Prosecution launches case to refute Andrew Steele's insanity claim
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Education

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Scott Walker's move to ax for-profit college board comes with unanswered questions

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Health & Medicine

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Dr. Zorba Paster: Introducing peanuts early may stave off allergies

Dr. Zorba Paster: Introducing peanuts early may stave off allergies

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Proposal to make DNR board advisory removed from budget

The Republican co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee on Wednesday announced that they were removing the proposal from the budget.

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