05.01.2024

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✏️ Some puzzling news

Try our crossword puzzle about Madison news

608today’s May 2024 crossword puzzle. | Image by 608today

Just like that, we’re already five months into 2024.

While we still catch ourselves writing 2023 instead of 2024, Madison has embraced the new year and all it has to offer. From new business openings, exciting development updates, and the arrival of a cicada super brood later this year, we’ve covered a lot of news so far.

The question is: how well have you been reading our newsletter? Try this crossword to test your knowledge of this year’s Madison news and happenings thus far. Note: Some answers are two words, and we omitted any punctuation marks from the puzzle.

Stumped? Here are a few extra clues:

2 down: A UW-Madison building and market are named after this man.
9 across: This is another word for eggplant.
11 down: The zoo’s newest addition accompanies its other red panda, Bandit.
4 down: This could technically be considered a fruit.

We’ll reveal the answers in an upcoming newsletter, so stay tuned.

Try it out

Events

Wednesday, May 1

Couch Potato Variety Hour | Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Gib’s, 1380 Williamson St., Madison | $10 | Grab a drink and a spot on the couch, and enjoy a showcase of Madison talent.

Thursday, May 2

Ladies Must Swing | Thursday, May 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St., Madison | $15 | Dance along to the tunes of an all-women swing band.
Open Mic Comedy | Thursday, May 2 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Rigby, 119 E. Main St., Madison | Cost of purchase | Brave the stage to tell your own jokes, or laugh along to the banter of other locals.

Friday, May 3

Trash and Treasure Sale | Friday, May 3 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge, 5565 Tancho Dr., Madison | Free | Browse gently used household goods, participate in the raffle, and stop by the bake sale.
Badger Challenge | Friday, May 3 | 1-7 p.m. | McClimon Track/Soccer Complex, 750 Walnut St., Madison | Free | See some Badgers athletes compete in a variety of track and field events.

Saturday, May 4

Celebrate a Nurse 5K Run/Walk | Saturday, May 4 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Madison College-Reedsburg, 300 Alexander Ave., Reedsburg | $25-$30 | Get moving while benefiting a Madison College nursing scholarship.
Author Signing - “Dane County Farmers’ Market Cookbook” | Saturday, May 4 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Capital Square, 2 E. Main St., Madison | Free | Get your farmers’ market cookbook signed by Terese Allen before venturing into the market to shop for ingredients.

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News Notes

Travel

Dane County Regional Airport is flying high now that it has finished construction on its 90,000-sqft expansion of the south terminal that includes shopping areas, a children’s play area, and a new bar. Learn more with our guide. (WMTV)

Arts

Something wicked this way comes. Overture Center announced its coming season featuring Broadway hits “Wicked,” “& Juliet,” “Funny Girl,” and more.

Opening

The Northside Lounge will open in about a month. Owned by Simon Dettinger, the 1022 N. Sherman Ave. space will offer rotating taps, crafted cocktails (some spirit-free), and a monthly cheese raffle. Yes, you read that right — a cheese raffle.

Outdoors

The West Area Plan is being reworked to shift a drafted bike path from the Sauk Creek Greenway onto city streets. The new proposal has north-south bike paths on High Point and Westfield roads. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Sports

The Sun Prairie Killer Bees are back. After some administrative disruptions internally and within the American Premier Hockey League, the team will join the Great Lakes Hockey League next season. Tryouts and team events start this summer.

Civic

To plan strategically for the future, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is forming N2, a work group created to guide corporate and public policy, predicting population growth and providing suitable infrastructure to support the city’s citizens. (WisPolitics)

Health

The pediatric hematology and oncology team at American Family Children’s Hospital has a new staff member: goldendoodle puppy Archie. The pup joins two other dogs trained to support and comfort children receiving care. (Channel 3000)

Environment

🐝 Mow later for the pollinators

Madisonians are encouraged to take part in Low Mow May

Long grass in the foreground, a row of houses across the street in the background

Cut back on mowing this month, the bees will thank you. | Photo by 608today

No/Low Mow May is an environmental movement encouraging homeowners to refrain from mowing and fertilizing lawns during May. This allows pollinators to thrive during early spring when flowers aren’t always as abundantly available as they are during late spring and summer.

Due to its commitment to preserving native pollinators, the City of Madison has been a certified Bee City since 2017. This year, locals are encouraged only to mow their lawns twice this month, if at all.

Don’t worry, you won’t get in trouble. Typically during No/Low Mow May, the city’s tall grass ordinance — which requires lawns to be cut to 8 inches or less — is not enforced. Contact Public Information Officer Jaymes Langrehr with questions about No/Low Mow May or exceptions regarding the grass length ordinance.

Spread the word by printing off a few yard signs for you and your neighbors, the bees will thank you.

The Buy

A summer sip. Prepare for a summer by the pool or on the porch with these iced coffee and sparkling tea options.

The Wrap

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Is anyone else still playing Wordle? My go-to starting word is adieu, which proved to be totally useless yesterday. Let me know if y’all have any good Wordle starting words.

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