Lake home meant to be lived in

Katie Guindon not only married a great guy on her wedding day in 1998, she also got a house on a lake. What more could she ask for? A lot, when you're someone with impeccable taste and a career in interior design. More »

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Subprime loans' pain hits home

Wisconsinites have paid dearly for the wild success of the quick-but-costly subprime loan trade. Homeowners across the state took on $1.6 billion in subprime loans in 2005 alone - the most recent year for which figures are available. More »

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Residents join with churches,
businesses to fight crime

No one quite knows the exact moment when a neighborhood realizes it is fed up and the time has come to take action. Whatever the motivating factor, residents, business leaders and members of the faith-based community in the north side Garden Homes neighborhood determined enough is enough. More »

Top 10 from 75 years of winners

At this time of year, when many gardeners search for exciting new flowers and vegetables to grow, they rely on the recommendations of All-America Selections. Jan Riggenbach picks her top 10 from 75 years of All-America winners. More »

Features and Columnists... Calendar: Gardening events Sharon Morrisey Sharon Morrisey, consumer horticulture agent at the UW-Extension, answers your questions in a monthly online chat. Oct. 3 transcript Melinda Myers Horticulturist and Gardening Expert Melinda Myers offers her opinions, suggestions and recommendations in her podcast "Growing Among Friends". Go to podcast

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