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Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• UW-Madison investigates student organization for promoting Ridglan Farms raid (dailycardinal.com) — UW–Madison is formally investigating the student group Animal Advocacy over flyers and online materials tied to an April protest at Ridglan Farms, raising questions about whether they encouraged illegal activity. Student leaders argue their actions are protected political speech, while university officials review possible violations of campus posting rules and state solicitation laws, with potential sanctions still on the table.
• Mallards open season at Duck Pond with Hall of Fame celebration, packed crowd (wmtv15news.com) — Madison baseball fans filled Warner Park as the Mallards opened their 2026 home season Monday, honoring Madison native and new team Hall of Famer Drake Baldwin despite an 8-3 loss to Wausau. The team unveiled new shade structures and teased a summer packed with promotions, from a drone show to a massive euchre game, with game two set for Tuesday night.
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