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Wisconsin Book Festival attendees and speakers.
Culture
📚 Read up on the ultimate book lover’s weekend
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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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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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Culture
Local birds in Madison
Learn how to identify these local birds by sound and sight.
May 25, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Sports
Countdown to kickoff with Badger football
College football season is creeping up on us. Get in the Badger Football spirit by participating in this statewide scavenger hunt.
May 19, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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How to vote absentee in Madison
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June 27, 2024
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Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
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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Small Business
Dig in to these new Madison restaurants
Check out these four new and upcoming local dining options.
June 25, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Events
There are two weekends left of Summerfest, are you going?
Just an hour east of Madison, “the world’s largest music festival” is one week in and has two more to go.
June 25, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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The Sun Prairie Public Library is growing by leaps and bounds
The Sun Prairie Library’s renovation will increase its space by nearly 80%.
June 24, 2024
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How to report flooding issues to the City of Madison
Severe weather can negatively impact your neighborhood and home,
June 21, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Events
Fourth of July celebrations in and around Madison
Do you have your Fourth of July plans ready? If not, we’ve got you covered.
June 21, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Real Estate
A tour of UW-Madison’s historic campus
We take note of the University of Wisconsin’s beautiful buildings.
June 20, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley