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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan to speak at UW-Milwaukee

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has announced that former House Speaker Paul Ryan will be a featured speaker on campus Thursday. Ryan is slated to deliver comments about “insights on leadership in Congress and the fiscal economic challenges facing the country.” His comments come as part of the university's Distinguished Lecture Series, according...

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Fort bands assemble for 64th annual Pops Concert

The 64th annual Pops Concert was held Sunday at Fort Atkinson High School.The concert featured all grade 4-12 band students in the School District of Fort Atkinson and their music teachers, Andrea Haffelder, Sam Fettig and Justin Steger.All of the bands were separated on the gymnasium floor, with audience members...

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Fort Schools closed Thursday

The School District of Fort Atkinson has announced that all schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 16. Information released by the district states that the schools will be closed “given the expected deteriorating weather conditions and after consulting with our bus provider, the National Weather Service, and area school districts. “This will...

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Sound of music: Fort hosts 27th Showcase

By Chris SpanglerFort Atkinson High School was filled with the sound of music when its show choirs hosted the 2023 Fort Showcase Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11.Fifteen mixed-gender groups, three women’s groups and two middle school groups competed in the 27th annual show choir invitational organized by Fort Atkinson’s South...