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Meet Christina Lorey
Christina is an Edward R. Murrow-winning journalist and former producer, reporter, and anchor for TV stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, you can find her volunteering with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and various mental health organizations. Read more of her work here.
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Green Bay Packers announce training camp start, Family Night dates
The 24th Green Bay Packers' Family Night is scheduled for the first Saturday in August, with training camp beginning 11 days earlier. Family Night, a full practice in the Lambeau Field bowl, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Training camp begins July 23 at the Lambeau Field campus. The full training camp schedule will be released later.
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Build the statue already! It’s past time for Wisconsin to permanently honor Mark Johnson
Barry Alvarez has one. So does Pat Richter. But it’s past time for Wisconsin to honor one of its all-time greatest athletes, coaches, and people — Mark Johnson. “Miracle” Mark Johnson was born & raised in Madison, and stayed local to play hockey for the Badgers under his dad, legendary coach Bob Johnson. His freshman […]
How a town like Green Bay got (& kept) a franchise like the Packers
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