Madison Daily Leader

01/15/2026

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01/15/2026

The law is our responsibility too.

01/14/2026

Forum Communications to Acquire Midwest Newspaper Portfolio from Wick Communications

“We're excited about the future of these community publications and the talented employees who work hard every day to produce local journalism and advertising for communities in the Upper Midwest,” said Josh O'Connor, CEO of Wick Communications. “Forum Communications will be a fantastic steward of these publications, as they fit perfectly into their existing local footprint of news coverage throughout the Upper Midwest.”

Forum Communications Company, headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, is a fifth-generation, family-owned media company with more than 30 newspapers, television stations, and digital platforms across the Upper Midwest.

“These publications fit perfectly within our existing footprint of local news coverage and will allow us to continue expanding our impact throughout the Upper Midwest region,” said Bill Marcil, Jr., president and CEO of Forum Communications. “With the acquisition of these six news titles, Forum Communications will secure its place as the largest news-gathering organization in the Upper Midwest.”

Sierra Vista, AZ – January 14, 2026 – Forum Communications Company announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of six Midwest newspapers and related assets from Wick Communications, expanding Forum’s footprint across the Northern Plains and reinforcing its commitment to ...

01/14/2026

With the Internal Revenue Service announcing Jan. 26, 2026, as the first day of this year's tax season, taxpayers should know about some big changes, including in how refunds will be distributed.

With the Internal Revenue Service announcing Jan. 26, 2026, as the first day of this year's tax season, taxpayers should know about some big changes, including in how refunds will

01/14/2026

The killing of a Minneapolis woman last week by federal ICE agents brings up memories of National Guard troops killing four students at Kent State in 1970.

01/13/2026

The Chester Flyers boys and girls basketball teams each walked away with wins against Alcester-Hudson Cyvs during a home doubleheader on Jan. 10.

01/13/2026

The empty lot south of Head Start on Van Eps Avenue will be getting a facelift.

01/13/2026

When Ed Fiegen took to the field at the 9A State Football Championship, he knew he'd accomplished something big.

01/13/2026

The Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School Board officially canvassed the results of the Jan. 6 recount of its Dec. 16, 2025 reorganization election during its regular meeting on Jan. 12.

01/09/2026

Madison's home meet against O'Gorman on Jan. 9 saw the Bulldogs claim a more than four-point advantage to clinch a win.

01/08/2026

Say what you mean and mean what you say. It seems like such a simple concept, doesn't it? Well, it should be, unless you live in the let's-sugar-coat-it-and-beat-around-the-bush Midwest; or you purposefully speak in utter obscurity and vagueness to …

Say what you mean and mean what you say. It seems like such a simple concept, doesn't it? Well, it should be, unless you live in the let's-sugar-coat-it-and-beat-around-the-bush Midwest; or