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Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 10

Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 10

    Browse through the largest homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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    In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

    In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

    • City of Columbus

    In-person absentee voting for the 2026 Partisan Primary will be held at City Hall’s Council Chamber, 105 N. Dickason Blvd., on designated dates from late July to early August.

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    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

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    Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out at Fireman's Park on Aug. 4, 2026, with demos, kids' activities, free food and emergency displays.

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    National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

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    The Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out on Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman’s Park with family activities, safety demos, free food and parking details.

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    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

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    National Night Out in Columbus will be held Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman's Park with food, kids activities, safety demos, prizes, and designated parking options.

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    Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

    Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

    • City of Columbus

    Columbus police officers will serve meals at Culvers on Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., raising funds for the Police Lights of Love program to help local residents.

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    2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

    2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

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    Official notice for the 2026 fall primary election in Wisconsin Dells, listing the polling location, county districts served, and polling place hours.

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    In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

    In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

      In-person absentee voting for the 2026 Partisan Primary will be held at City Hall’s Council Chamber, 105 N. Dickason Blvd., on designated dates from late July to early August.

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      National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

      National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

        Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out at Fireman's Park on Aug. 4, 2026, with demos, kids' activities, free food and emergency displays.

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        National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

        National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

          The Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out on Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman’s Park with family activities, safety demos, free food and parking details.

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          National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

          National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

            National Night Out in Columbus will be held Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman's Park with food, kids activities, safety demos, prizes, and designated parking options.

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            Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

            Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

              Columbus police officers will serve meals at Culvers on Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., raising funds for the Police Lights of Love program to help local residents.

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              2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

              2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

                Official notice for the 2026 fall primary election in Wisconsin Dells, listing the polling location, county districts served, and polling place hours.

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                Absentee ballot voting for Wisconsin Dells election

                Absentee ballot voting for Wisconsin Dells election

                  Guidance for Wisconsin Dells voters on who qualifies for absentee ballots, how to apply by mail or in person, and key 2026 election deadlines.

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                  City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

                  City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

                    The City of New Lisbon congratulates Aidan Brown on receiving the $1,000 Dairyland Power Cooperative Scholarship and recognizes his hard work and dedication.

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                    Appeals Court Judge Pedro ColĂłn launches bid for Supreme Court

                    Appeals Court Judge Pedro ColĂłn launches bid for Supreme Court

                    • KIMBERLY WETHAL

                    Colón said the state and the country are at “crossroads” and that he has the experience and empathy to decide some of the state’s most “consequential” cases.

                    UW-Madison research leader is among science advisers Trump dismissed

                    UW-Madison research leader is among science advisers Trump dismissed

                    • SABINE MARTIN

                    UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for Research Dorota Grejner-Brzezińska had served on the National Science Advisory Board since 2023.

                    Judges reject second attempt to challenge Wisconsin's congressional maps

                    Judges reject second attempt to challenge Wisconsin's congressional maps

                    • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                    The three-judge panel wrote that nothing in the state Constitution allows judges to order that political maps not benefit one party or the other.

                    Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets

                    Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets

                    • KIMBERLY WETHAL

                    Attorney General Josh Kaul filed three lawsuits accusing major prediction market plays like Kalshi, Coinbase and Robinhood of skirting state laws banning sports betting.

                    Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                    Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                    • jrichgels

                    With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.

                    Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                    Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                    • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                    The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

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                    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 10

                    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 10

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                      Gov. Evers declares economic disruption after Wisconsin storms
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                      Gov. Evers declares economic disruption after Wisconsin storms

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                      Gov. Evers declares abnormal economic disruption in four Wisconsin counties after severe storms, directing DATCP to enforce price gouging prohibitions.

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                      WisDOT northwest region weekly road construction update

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                      WisDOT details 2026 northwest region road construction, bridge work and detours across multiple Wisconsin counties, including I-94, US 8, US 63 and state highways.

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                      Gov. Evers, WEDC highlight $229 million investment across Wisconsin
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                      Gov. Evers, WEDC highlight $229 million investment across Wisconsin

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                      WEDC invested $229 million across 67 Wisconsin counties in FY 2026, backing businesses, communities, workforce, startups, exports, and rural development.

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                      Evers highlights clean fleet policy and clean energy efforts
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                      Evers highlights clean fleet policy and clean energy efforts

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                      Gov. Tony Evers highlights Wisconsin’s new Clean Fleet Policy and renewable energy certificate investments to cut emissions and advance a clean energy future.

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                      Evers approves WIS 87 resurfacing project in St. Croix Falls

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                      Gov. Tony Evers approved a $1.7 million project to resurface WIS 87 in St. Croix Falls, with work starting Aug. 24 and lane closures managed by flagging.

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                      Evers declares state of emergency after eastern Wisconsin storms
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                      Evers declares state of emergency after eastern Wisconsin storms

                      • Governor of Wisconsin
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                      Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after severe storms and an EF3-level tornado hit eastern Wisconsin, damaging utilities and public water systems.

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                      WisDOT details 2026 Northwest Region road projects, costs and traffic impacts across multiple counties, including lane closures, detours and bridge work.

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