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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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Events
Saturday on the Square returns to Madison
The Dane County Farmers’ Market is returning to the Capitol Square this weekend for another highly-anticipated season of Saturday on the Square.
April 10, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Madison welcomes a new resident: a red panda
All the way from Nebraska’s Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Betty joined fellow red panda Bandit at the Henry Vilas Zoo last week.
April 5, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Unwritten rules of Madison
Tell us you’re from Madison without telling us you’re from Madison.
April 4, 2024
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Culture
Which Madison-area social media accounts are you following?
We want our readers’ insight on who’s who in the Madison social media scene.
March 29, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Tell us you’re from Madison, without telling us you’re from Madison
There are some public etiquette rules that all Madisonians (should) abide by, we want to hear yours.
March 29, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Real Estate
The zodiac signs as Madison neighborhoods
Every neighborhood, district, and town center in Madison has a personality all its own. Does your favorite neighborhood line up with your zodiac sign? We’ve got a horoscope for every part of our city. Find your next favorite hangout written in the stars.
March 20, 2024
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Culture
Spring 2025 weather forecast for Madison
Prepare for spring weather in Madison with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
March 13, 2024
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Culture
What will Madison look like by the next Leap Day?
Check out some local Leap Day happenings, and envision what Madison will look like four years from now.
February 28, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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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
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
Take yourself out on the town in Madison
Check out these local spots in and around Madison that are great for locals who are flying solo.
February 12, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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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
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3 rare corpse flowers that previously bloomed in Madison
Putricia isn’t the only stinky flower in the world.
February 4, 2025
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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
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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
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Ally Geiger
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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
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