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Academic honors list as of Oct. 1, 2026

Area residents have made the honors and dean’s lists at their respective colleges. Here is a listing of those students along with all related information provided by their schools.

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01
Oct

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Ladies brass and reed bands


The Prairie du Sac Ladies Brass and Reed Band is seen in this picture from 1913. (Submitted photo)

Women’s bands were becoming increasingly more popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s in American small towns, as well as throughout the United States.

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01
Oct

Sauk County Institute of Leadership launches journey at Durward's Glen Retreat Center


The Sauk County Institute of Leadership Class of 2027 has gathered for the season. (Submitted photo)

Twenty participants arrived at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center on Thursday, Sept.

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01
Oct

Sauk County clubs to celebrate 4 H Week

Sauk County’s multitude of 4-H Clubs will participate in National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10.

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01
Oct

Keyeski announces Senate Scholar Program

Sen. Sarah Keyeski, D-Lodi, and the Wisconsin State Senate announced the unveiling of a program for high school juniors and seniors.

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01
Oct

Pets of the Week: Cha Cha and Jackson

The Sauk County Humane Society has unveiled its featured pets, with comments from shelter staff. They are as follows.

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01
Oct

On the Same Page: October activities to start month at Library


Youth Services Librarian Stephanie Baldwin-Curtis prepares for the first Homeschool meeting of the school year, where students will explore STEM ideas and test their technical skills. (Submitted photo)

RPL welcomes fall next week with an autumnal homeschool program and a cookbook club featuring heartwarming soups. Mark your calendar for several other upcoming events later in the month.

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01
Oct

Pocan voices displeasure with feedback process for 765kV project


Mark Pocan. (State of Wisconsin photo)

Another elected official has joined the ranks of those who have complaints about the proposed Midcontinent Grid Solutions transmission line.

Thu
01
Oct

Human case of West Nile virus found in Sauk County

The Sauk County Health Department reported that a human case of West Nile virus has been found here.

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