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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discussed security measures amid recent threats and violence, including the Utah college shooting and Minnesota lawmaker attacks. The Capitol lacks metal detectors and X-ray scans, prompting calls for increased security at lawmakers' homes and in the building. Democratic leaders are also considering measures.
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Ryan Borgwardt staged his own death at Green Lake in Wisconsin, disappearing after overturning his kayak. He traveled internationally to Georgia to meet a woman he met online, then returned to face charges. His actions stemmed from debt, relationship issues, and feelings of failure, leading to a legal sentence and divorce.
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Archaeologists in Madison have mapped 16 submerged canoes on Lake Mendota, dating back up to 5,200 years. The site is near historic indigenous trails, suggesting long-standing use of the lake for travel and communal activities. The discovery highlights Wisconsin's deep indigenous history and ongoing cultural connections.