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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Madison yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping local properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
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Business
Help Wisconsinites keep warm this winter during the Koats for Kids drive
Winter is coming. Help keep local kids warm this winter by donating your unused winter gear during the annual Klinke Cleaners Koats for Kids drive.
September 12, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Education
Our readers’ advice to UW-Madison students
We asked, you answered. Here are some pieces of advice that our readers have for freshmen at UW-Madison.
September 7, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Madison
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Madison.
August 25, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Keep an eye out for these cryptids lurking about Wisconsin
Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, these Wisconsin cryptids are sure to pique your interest. Keep reading, if you dare.
August 8, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Sponsored
Festival Foods’ “Lights The Isthmus” returns to Breese Stevens next week
The fest takes over the stadium for the third year in a row.
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Culture
Celebrate Native Nations with the Teejop and Beyond program
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Indigenous cultures, share knowledge, and connect with the Teejop community and beyond.
June 16, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Events
Celebrate Juneteenth in Madison
Check out these local events where you can celebrate and honor the upcoming cultural holiday.
June 15, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
A kid’s perfect day in Madison
Let the kids plan a day of fun-filled activities.
June 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Pride Month festivities in Madison
Celebrate Pride Month in the 608 at these local events.
June 1, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Live on King returns to Madison
Gear up for five Fridays of Live on King in Madison.
May 30, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Volunteer with Healthy Food For All at local farmers’ markets.
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Huxley Yards is set to open in 2026.
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Be careful boating on Madison waters this weekend
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June 28, 2024
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How to vote absentee in Madison
The Partisan Primary is only a month away, so we’re brushing up on the absentee voting process and deadlines.
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Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at some malls of Madison’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 27, 2024
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The Midwest Log Rolling Championship rolls into Madison
Some off the best lumberjack athletes in the world will be at Lake Wingra.
June 26, 2024
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