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Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

45 stories from Katherine Langford in Madison

Do you agree? These are America's 5 favorite Thanksgiving sides — Wisconsin State Journal
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Do you agree? These are America's 5 favorite Thanksgiving sides

Thanksgiving dinner may be built around a turkey, but Americans are increasingly putting the spotlight on the dishes served alongside it.

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Graf, Mary — Wisconsin State Journal
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Graf, Mary

Mary Graf

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Halverson, JoAnn — Wisconsin State Journal
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Halverson, JoAnn

JoAnn Halverson

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Kleisch, Suzanne — Wisconsin State Journal
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Kleisch, Suzanne

Suzanne M. (Wichelt) Kleisch, age 72, passed away October 19, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on February 5, 1954, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Robert J. and Beverly A. Wichelt, both of whom preceded her in death.

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Maier, Clarence — Wisconsin State Journal
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Maier, Clarence

Clarence W. Maier

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Maier, Ellen — Wisconsin State Journal
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Maier, Ellen

Ellen Maier

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Meier, Barbara — Wisconsin State Journal
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Meier, Barbara

Barbara "Jeanie" Meier

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Reep, Eunice — Wisconsin State Journal
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Reep, Eunice

Eunice Reep

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Strom, Lester — Wisconsin State Journal
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Strom, Lester

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lester Ernest Strom on October 24, 2026. Les was just shy of 88 years old. He had roots in Wisconsin and spent the past 30 years in Louisiana, where…

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Walser, Ann — Wisconsin State Journal
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Walser, Ann

Ann Walser

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White, Lester — Wisconsin State Journal
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White, Lester

Lester Edwin (Ed) White

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White, Sally — Wisconsin State Journal
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White, Sally

Sally Lee White

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Camp Lejeune saga nears end as government seeks to limit damages — Wisconsin State Journal
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Camp Lejeune saga nears end as government seeks to limit damages

The final stages of a decades-long battle over contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are taking shape in a North Carolina federal court.

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What led to the proposed dissolution of Downtown Mainstreet? — Wisconsin State Journal
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What led to the proposed dissolution of Downtown Mainstreet?

With the Downtown Mainstreet Inc. board preparing to vote on the future of the non-profit La Crosse organization on Nov. 4, here is what has led to the possible dissolution.

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Dodgeland sophomore makes Division 3 state podium return as team ends 2-year drought — Wisconsin State Journal
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Dodgeland sophomore makes Division 3 state podium return as team ends 2-year drought

The Trojans returned to the state stage and delivered a strong showing, paced by their two-time medalist.

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Middleton boys volleyball secures state berth with walk-off ace — Wisconsin State Journal
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Middleton boys volleyball secures state berth with walk-off ace

A junior’s ace walked it off for the Cardinals during a sweep over Madison West of a WIAA sectional finals match.

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Pardeeville senior makes most of 1st trip to Division 3 state meet with top-5 finish — Wisconsin State Journal
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Pardeeville senior makes most of 1st trip to Division 3 state meet with top-5 finish

The Bulldogs standout overcame previous injury woes to reach the podium in her only state appearance at The Ridges Golf Course.

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McFarland boys execute race plan to perfection, earn Division 2 state runner-up finish — Wisconsin State Journal
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McFarland boys execute race plan to perfection, earn Division 2 state runner-up finish

McFarland didn’t put a runner on the podium, but its depth and late-race execution added up to its first state team trophy in over two decades.

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Mount Horeb girls 'race for each other' to earn historic Division 1 state finish — Wisconsin State Journal
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Mount Horeb girls 'race for each other' to earn historic Division 1 state finish

The Vikings became the first team in the competitive balance era to earn a team trophy as an elevated school on Saturday.

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Madison Opera’s ‘Norma’ is a stunning display of raw passion — Capital Times
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Madison Opera’s ‘Norma’ is a stunning display of raw passion

Madison Opera opens the 2026-27 season with the Wisconsin premiere of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece in Overture Hall.

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Monona Grove punches ticket to boys soccer state tourney — Wisconsin State Journal
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Monona Grove punches ticket to boys soccer state tourney

Aidan Jarecki’s goal in the 76th minute punched Monona Grove’s ticket to the state tournament over Holmen.

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Madison records 2 homicides within hours of one another — Wisconsin State Journal
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Madison records 2 homicides within hours of one another

The homicides, the city’s eighth and ninth of the year, are stretching a police department already prepped for a long Halloween weekend.

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What are peptides? The chemicals touted by RFK Jr., explained — Wisconsin State Journal
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What are peptides? The chemicals touted by RFK Jr., explained

Food and Drug Administration advisors are discussing whether seven unapproved peptides should be allowed in certain compounded prescription drugs.

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Racine Literacy Council auctioning descendant of begonia owned by Albert Einstein — Wisconsin State Journal
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Racine Literacy Council auctioning descendant of begonia owned by Albert Einstein

The auction will be online Nov. 1-8 and proceeds will benefit the educational work of the RLC.

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Romance scammers stole $9M from elderly to buy jewels, Lamborghini — Wisconsin State Journal
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Romance scammers stole $9M from elderly to buy jewels, Lamborghini

The victims thought they had found romance and love — but instead were deceived by a ruse that left their hopes dashed and their savings accounts depleted.

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Looking for some cool Halloween decorations? Here are a few in Madison — Wisconsin State Journal
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Looking for some cool Halloween decorations? Here are a few in Madison

Here are a few photos that show the creativity and Halloween spirit of homeowners who go all out to transform their homes for the spooky holiday.

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Christa Pike speaks out after execution attempt: 'I'm deeply hurt' — Wisconsin State Journal
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Christa Pike speaks out after execution attempt: 'I'm deeply hurt'

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Dropping Lake Powell water levels fuel debate over dam — Wisconsin State Journal
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Dropping Lake Powell water levels fuel debate over dam

It’s impeding visitors’ access to the region, including national landmarks and for fishing and houseboat adventures.

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Letter | School official merits praise for student support — Capital Times
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Letter | School official merits praise for student support

Dear Editor: I want to recognize Dr. Nancy Molfenter, associate superintendent of student services at the Madison School District, for the care and commitment she brings to supporting students.

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Versatile frontcourt a matchup nightmare — Wisconsin State Journal
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Versatile frontcourt a matchup nightmare

Expectations for the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's frontcourt have been noticeably high entering the season.

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Backcourt seeks new stars, same results — Wisconsin State Journal
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Backcourt seeks new stars, same results

The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's star power has come from its backcourt the past two seasons.

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Monona Grove rides a 'sense of urgency' — Wisconsin State Journal
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Monona Grove rides a 'sense of urgency'

MONONA — The second half of Friday night's second-round WIAA Division 2 playoff matchup opened with Monona Grove feeling a "sense of urgency" against Marshfield in front of its home crowd.

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Young baseball players practicing at Carver Park in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Little League hopes Brewers’ success inspires a new generation of players

On a crisp autumn afternoon, the sound of bats connecting with balls echoed through the air at Carver Park. Young players donned their jerseys with pride, each swing and catch a testament to their dedication to the game. Tawyana Duncan, president of Beckum Stapleton Little League, stood by the...

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How to tell David Crowley and Tom Tiffany apart on the issues — Capital Times
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How to tell David Crowley and Tom Tiffany apart on the issues

The Wisconsin governor’s race between Crowley and Tiffany will be decided on Tuesday. Here's a look at their positions.

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One last touchdown gives Lodi football seniors an emotional finish to playoff loss — Wisconsin State Journal
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One last touchdown gives Lodi football seniors an emotional finish to playoff loss

Lodi struggled to slow Little Chute’s rushing attack, but the Blue Devils kept fighting until the final snap of their season.

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Construction progress at the Nature Culture Museum of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
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Ahead of 2027 opening, Milwaukee Public Museum’s interior takes shape

On a crisp autumn afternoon, the sound of construction reverberates through the air as workers diligently hammer away at the future home of the Nature Culture Museum of Wisconsin . Just blocks away from the bustling heart of Milwaukee, the anticipation surrounding the museum's opening in 2027 is...

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Waunakee keeps foot down, cruises past Appleton North into Division 1 quarterfinals — Wisconsin State Journal
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Waunakee keeps foot down, cruises past Appleton North into Division 1 quarterfinals

The Warriors put their foot down early and never let up to avoid an upset from the Lightning the night before All Hallows' Eve

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Dr. Tonjanita Johnson, newly appointed president of the University of Wisconsin System.
Schools•YesterdayYesterday

Universities of Wisconsin name Alabama system executive as next president

On a brisk autumn day in Brookfield, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as community members gathered to discuss the future of education in Wisconsin. The recent announcement of Dr. Tonjanita Johnson's appointment as the next president of the University of Wisconsin System has sparked a renewed...

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YMCA of Dodge County opens $5.1 million expansion, following 81% growth in customers — Wisconsin State Journal
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YMCA of Dodge County opens $5.1 million expansion, following 81% growth in customers

The YMCA had about 3,000 members and that’s gone up to 9,000 members, said Mark Killingsworth, who helped organize fundraising for the project

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DNR investigates Kirsh Foundry after particulate coats Beaver Dam neighborhood — Wisconsin State Journal
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DNR investigates Kirsh Foundry after particulate coats Beaver Dam neighborhood

Neighbors from blocks around the iron-casting Foundry noticed rust-colored particulate on their vehicles, gardens, pools and other items in August.

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Kordell Stewart says a rumor was meant to ‘destroy’ him. Now he’s confronting it — Wisconsin State Journal
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Kordell Stewart says a rumor was meant to ‘destroy’ him. Now he’s confronting it

Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart remembers the moment vividly. It was a Tuesday night, Nov. 3, 1998. He was watching a movie in his basement when his house phone rang.

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Next governor’s ability to deliver on promises hinges on legislative races — Wisconsin State Journal
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Next governor’s ability to deliver on promises hinges on legislative races

The outcome in Wisconsin legislative races will be key to determining what the next governor will be able to accomplish.

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Ohio State, Georgia facing upsets? College football bold predictions for Week 9 — Wisconsin State Journal
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Ohio State, Georgia facing upsets? College football bold predictions for Week 9

You may or may not believe in the spookiness of Halloween. But when you add a college football into the mix, there is bound to be some weird outcomes.

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First human case of 2026 West Nile Virus reported in Kenosha County — Wisconsin State Journal
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First human case of 2026 West Nile Virus reported in Kenosha County

This is the first reported case of WNV in Kenosha County since 2024. Racine County reported its first case of the year in September.

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Tonjanita Johnson chosen to be UW system’s new president, first Black woman in the role — Wisconsin State Journal
Community•2d2 days ago

Tonjanita Johnson chosen to be UW system’s new president, first Black woman in the role

Johnson, a senior administrator at the University of Alabama System, is the second woman to lead the Universities of Wisconsin and the first Black woman to serve in the role.

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