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2011• Satisfaction and sadness in departure
• OpEd: We are all part of the 'Real Wisconsin'
• "Chaotic" situation at Capitol brings board and teachers together on new contract
• State budget proposal will force 'devastating' cuts at Monona Grove schools
• Schools closed as teachers protest removal of collective bargaining rights
2010
• After nearly two years of study, Maywood and Winnequah schools consolidated
• The Antarctic Translator
• Deadlocked teacher contract negotiations likely heading for arbitration
• Middle school's geothermal system meets energy savings projections
• Meriter seeking $2.55 million in TIF funding for new health clinic
• Aldo Leopold Nature Center breaks ground on climate change classroom
• Finding a ghost in the woods - Morel mushroom hunting
• "A huge loss" - District loses Business Service Director while facing massive budget deficit
• Family starts youth triathlon in honor of late son
• Monona residents going Nowhere fast for cancer research
• Proposed charter school possible through partnership with Aldo Leopold Nature Center
• Elementary school will stay open one more year, board decides
• Fliers on school budget hearing sparks controversy
• Closure of elementary school, consolidation at middle school, recommended (budget)
2009
• Challenging year for horseshoe team ends on positive note
• Council embraces 'Don't ask, don't tell' on urban chickens, bike path
• Curriculum workshop: "It is morally our responsibility to address poor achievement"
• Entering fourth term, Mayor Kahl seeks common ground and revitalization
• Veserat still ahead by one vote after city council recount
• Dentist finds peace on Honduran mission
• Council declares Bourbon Street Grille a 'disorderly house'
2008
• Investigation of local haunting raises more questions at local barber shop
• Smoking ban taking effect June 1 and Smoking Ban Committee seeks compromise to avoid referendum
• Taking the '12' out of Community Cable Channel 12
• Pooch recognized for saving owner's life