Hello, Miss “Forward,” and great to see you, Col. Heg. Welcome back! We’ve missed you both and the noble causes you stand for on the Capitol Square in Madison.
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Geske, a former state Supreme Court justice, introduces herself as one of the Wisconsin State Journal's new community editorial board members
Strong, a former Madison police lieutenant and longtime youth football coach, introduces himself as one of the Wisconsin State Journal's new community editorial board members
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