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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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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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Culture
Table game groups in Madison, WI
In a world overcome by artificial intelligence and virtual reality, sometimes nothing beats a classic table game. Check out some of these local groups bringing Madisonians together for some friendly competition.
May 18, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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History
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gets a new name
May 18, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Retail
Become a vendor at the Madison Public Market
May 16, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Grab-and-go options for your next picnic in Madison
Pack your picnic baskets with ease by grabbing a bite at these local eateries near your favorite outdoor spots.
May 16, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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City
Golfing in Madison
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of golf at one (or all) of the City of Madison’s four courses.
May 12, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Food
Summer cooking camps for kids in Madison
Young chefs are a course away from an inspiring, instructional, and tasty summer.
May 9, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Organized events in Madison parks
Whether you’re marching for a cause or getting ready for your close-up — organize your next event at a Madison park.
May 5, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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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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Jonathan Shipley
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City
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
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Events
Make Music Madison is music to our ears
Hundreds of free performances can be found throughout the 608.
June 20, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Voices
Our readers turn back time to 1999
We asked, you answered. Here’s what our readers were up to during 1999 in Madison.
June 19, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Prepare to say “I do” at these Madison-area wedding venues
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
June 19, 2024
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