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Madison NewsSeptember 9a brown cow looks out through a holding pen.

How the U.S.-Canada Trade War Could Hurt Wisconsin Farmers

Canada has retaliated with $20 billion in tariffs against the U.S. following a breakdown in trade talks. Here is how these new trade barr...

Madison's BestSeptember 8Author Ann Garvin poses in front of a red wall.

Ann Garvin Has a Surprise in Store For Her Readers

Madison author Ann Garvin shares her glee in throwing readers a curveball with her poignant, messy new novel, hitting stores September 8.

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Madison NewsAugust 19A UW Madison campus building - red brick with white columns.

UW Floats Tuition Freeze in Exchange For State Aid

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Madison, ExplainedAugust 18A city street on a winter's day with a Flock camera attached to a pole.

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Madison's BestAugust 17A woman paints a mural on a wall. The mural has a cornflower blue background and is populated with people and animals in Brewers uniforms and caps..

Madison Artist Knocks It Out of the Park With Brewers Mural

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Food & DrinkAugust 13A strip mall restaurant with a green-and-white sign.

These Madison Restaurants Are Gone But Not Forgotten

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Madison NewsAugust 10Four voting stations sit empty in front of a windows on a sunny day

Listen to Our Interviews with Wisconsin’s Candidates for Governor

There are still seven candidates in the running for Wisconsin governor. Find out where they stand on the issues.

Madison, ExplainedAugust 10Five political candidates sit on a stage with microphones in front of them.

Meet the Madison Democrats Running For Assembly District 76

Find information about the candidates running for Wisconsin's Assembly District 76 seat in the upcoming primary election.

Madison, ExplainedAugust 10A white sign with a United States flag image and the words “VOTE HERE VOTE AQUI” stands upright in front of a Madison municipal building.

Your Guide to the August Primary Election in Wisconsin

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Madison's BestAugust 6A plate of fried fish and french fries.

The Best Fish Fries in Madison

Friday fish fries are a tradition in Wisconsin, and Madison has lots of options. Here are some of our favorites, including Dexter’s Pub,...