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  1. Keep those monster carp out

    No need to cue the "Jaws" soundtrack. They don't eat people.

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  2. Clock ticking on Overture fix

    Tom Carto, president of Overture Center, has a clear assessment of his organization's financial dilemma. "Everybody understands the clock is ticking," Carto said.

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  3. Public deserves primaries

    Major party nominations for Wisconsin governor seem to be wrapping up long before voters get their say.

    Nov 21, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…

Guest columns

Dave Anderson and Roger Foegen: Transparency bill would hurt WIAA and tournaments
Dave Anderson and Roger Foegen: Transparency bill would hurt WIAA and tournaments
In his Sunday guest column titled "WIAA needs greater transparency," Rep. Tony Staskunas argues the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association should be governed by the state's public records and open meetings laws. Unfortunately, his column was misleading.The WIAA is not primarily funde…

Scott Milfred

Scott Milfred: Ovverride guv's veto? Yeah, right
Scott Milfred: Ovverride guv's veto? Yeah, right
The wimpy Wisconsin Legislature is flexing its noodle arm again. Gov. Jim Doyle must be oh, so scared. Lawmakers are threatening to override the governor's latest veto of a bill affecting the state Department of Natural Resources. But I doubt the Legislature could even lift the governor's ve…

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