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November 10, 2025 06:00 AM

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Education

Back to class, Madison. Today’s lesson - veterinary science with professor Freya Mowat

A Madisonian is finding out what dogs like to watch on TV.

March 4, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

City

Coming soon to Madison: what not to miss in 2024

As Madison continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and some recently-opened restaurants.

February 26, 2024

Staff

City

Local leaders speak about the past, present, and future of State Street.

We attended Downtown Madison Inc.'s “What’s Up Downtown?” event to give you the inside scoop on what local leaders have to say about State Street.

February 22, 2024

Ally Geiger

Live

Learn more about the history of the Wisconsin and Madison flags

Most of us probably don’t have our state and city flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flags’ designs reflect rich history.

February 16, 2024

Ally Geiger

City

Monarchs love Madison, and the feeling is mutual

Learn about why the City of Madison is getting national recognition for its dedication to the Monarch butterfly community.

February 2, 2024

Ally Geiger

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Airports and Transportation

Madison Metro Transit rider resources

The latest on Metro Transit, and how to best navigate and prepare for upcoming changes.

January 17, 2024

Ally Geiger

Nonprofits

Madisonians offer sanctuary to many animals

Many shelters have cats and dogs, but what happens to a pig? Or a tiger?

January 4, 2024

Jonathan Shipley

City

Get involved in Madison by checking out these upcoming city meetings

Attend these city meetings to learn more about what’s going on this year in Madison.

January 3, 2024

Ally Geiger

Culture

Try this: 608today’s Picture of the Year contest

We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our 608today Picture of the Year contest.

January 3, 2024

Emily Shea-Owen

City

Recycling the holidays in Madison

The holidays are all fun and games, until it’s time to clean up. Here are a few ways to responsibly dispose of any holiday remnants.

December 22, 2023

Ally Geiger

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Food

Feel better soon: Dane County sees flu cases spike

Madison is one of the several cities seeing a spike in flue cases — here are a few local businesses and restaurants that can help get you on the mend.

February 12, 2025

Alina Hunter-Grah

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Culture

3 rare corpse flowers that previously bloomed in Madison

Putricia isn’t the only stinky flower in the world.

February 4, 2025

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto

Culture

How you can celebrate Lunar New Year in Madison

Happy Lunar New Year, 608. Ring in the Year of the Snake with local performances, family-friendly activities, and food.

January 22, 2025

Ally Geiger

Play

On exhibit: 12 museums in Madison

Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just love mustard, these 12 museums in Madison have it all.

January 10, 2025

Ally Geiger

Travel and Outdoors

Hit the slopes, 608

Enjoy the upside to all of this cold and snow by getting outside for skiing, tubing, and sledding.

January 8, 2025

Ally Geiger

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