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State Capitol with text block overlay "What was Madison like in 1999?"
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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 03:18 PM
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Ally Geiger
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Back to class, Madison. Today’s lesson - oncology with Dr. Noelle LoConte
Learn about cancer prevention from a leading UW-Madison scientist.
February 1, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Madison bar professionals talk mocktails and more
We chatted with a couple of local bartending experts about how to make mocktails at home, the perfect Madison mocktail, and hangover cures.
January 11, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Have you HERD about Madison’s four-legged patrol?
The Madison Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit is here to serve
December 19, 2023
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To celebrate World Toilet Day, an inter-poo with a Madison original
We chatted with Madisonian Matt Tebo who rates Madison’s bathrooms on Instagram.
November 16, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Madison “hacks”
Check out these 608 life hacks from the Madison subreddit.
February 17, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Q+A: Ken Fager of the Mini WI Project
This local artist spreads joy through mini art.
February 3, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Ten years of Karben4
Cheers to ten years.
January 17, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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You’ve Got Mail
November 11, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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Stella’s Bakery in Madison
Get to know the folks at Stella’s Bakery, home of the hot + spicy cheese bread.
October 28, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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