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• Sauk County election news
  In Sauk County election news: For Senate District 17, Democrat Pat Skogen received 1,926 votes in Sauk County. Skogen was the only Democrat on the ballot for that race and is looking to unseat Republican and incumbent Howard Marklein, who was unopposed in the Republican side of that race. Marklein received 3,004 votes in Sauk […]
• Benish wins, will face Considine
  By: Joe BlockThe Assembly Republican Primary was the race to watch in the area, as Shellie Benish outlasted Bob Wood to face off against Dave Considine, who ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary, for the 81st Assembly District. In the 2nd Congressional Republican Primary Erik Olson won with 21,770 votes, just 73 more than opponent Charity […]
• Sauk Prairie PD pursue vehicle and arrest suspect
  Sauk City residents surrounding the 1600 block of Washington Avenue were under a shelter in place request after the Sauk Prairie Police Department pursued a suspect associated with a vehicle used in a Dane County shooting into their area.    Full text available to subscribers only. If you are a current subscriber, please use the […]
• Dane County conducting gun buyback
  The Dane County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution at its July 21 meeting, which would provide funding for a voluntary Gun Buyback Program for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.     Full text available to subscribers only. If you are a current subscriber, please use the login below to continue reading this article. To become […]
• Republicans, Democrats, go to primary for 81st Assembly District seat
  Shellie Benish The 81st Assembly District race is upon us. The 81st Assembly District, covering the Sauk Prairie area as well as Black Earth and Mazomanie, features two primaries. Running unopposed in the Democratic Primary is incumbent Dave Considine.    Full text available to subscribers only. If you are a current subscriber, please use the […]