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Farmers markets in Madison
Grab your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Madison.
July 22, 2024 03:03 AM
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Ally Geiger
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Travel and Outdoors
Be careful boating on Madison waters this weekend
The Wisconsin DNR is urging boaters to be safe over the holiday.
June 28, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Travel and Outdoors
A new singletrack bike trail coming to Madison’s east side.
Construction has begun on a new trail at Sycamore Park.
June 18, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Travel and Outdoors
Dane County is a state tourism driver
The Wisconsin tourism industry had a record breaking year.
June 12, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Summer weather outlook in Madison
June 4, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Spend a weekend in Milwaukee the 608today way
If you’re looking for the perfect weekend getaway, look no further. We’re doing all the planning for you to spend a relaxing weekend in Milwaukee.
May 28, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Travel and Outdoors
Madison families can explore the outdoors with a Nature Passport
Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s program connects children to nature.
May 24, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Airports and Transportation
The Wisconsin DOT wants your thoughts on the Beltline
Your input could help shape the future of Madison’s busiest road.
May 21, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Travel and Outdoors
Madison, it’s time to talk ticks
It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month and ticks are out early this year.
May 9, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Airports and Transportation
The rundown on Madison’s Bus Rapid Transit system
Calling all commuters. We’re diving into the details regarding Madison Metro’s new BRT system.
May 8, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Travel and Outdoors
The state of Madison’s lakes
The Clean Lakes Alliance has offered up a health report.
May 3, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Locally written books in Madison
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Madison.
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Some off the best lumberjack athletes in the world will be at Lake Wingra.
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