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Embracing the spirit of Pride

It’s the first day of June, which means it’s officially Pride Month.

Celebrating women in the arts

Today marks the start of the LunART festival.

Makin' waves

It's officially beach season in Madison.

40+ things to do this week in Madison

Blood drive! Pride brunch! Music bingo!

Tips for getting out of dodge

Looking for adventure this Memorial Day Weekend?

Consider pet insurance to protect your fur baby

Pet insurance can provide owners with peace of mind by covering some emergency and illness expenses. Read more in this sponsored article from Bank of Sun Prairie.

Cat O'Clock

This cat is TikTok famous and thats pretty cute.

Green and gold and green and gold

The draft will be held in Green Bay in 2025.

Watch for turtle crossings

It's that time of year again when turtles emerge from the comforts of rivers, lakes, and wetlands and venture onto dry land to lay eggs.

Here comes the sun

Did you notice a haze in the sky over the weekend?

40+ things to do this week in Madison

Things to do this week.

Rippling effects of the Dobbs ruling

When the Dobbs decision was officially handed down it created a painful new reality for many, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Key questions to ask a financial advisor before you hire them

Choosing a financial advisor is a big decision, especially if you're new to investing. You have to trust an individual or firm to help you manage your money. So, how do you know if you're working with the right person?

Falcon babies have landed

Big bird news: Two fluffy falcon babies made their way out of their eggs and into the world.

It’s just a hint of lemon

Any "Succession" fans out there?

Tuesday newsday

A looming strike, baby lemurs, and Curd Fest. Here's what you need to know about Madison today.

If you ruled the world (Madison)

Here's what's happening in Madison today.

40+ things to do this week

Astronomy! Dragonflies! Soccer!

Post-Roe family planning in Madison

Nearly a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion was no longer a constitutional right.

Tips for saving on your cell phone bill

Try one of these tips to potentially save big bucks on your cell phone bill.

Welcome to the Bucky Parade

Rejoice or recoil, fellow Madisonians because Bucky on Parade is back.

Watch out for the weekend

Buckle up because it's going to be a very busy weekend y'all.

A local record smashed

A look at the record-breaking day for a local radio station.

What'd we miss?

Protests on campus, the Night Market, and parental leave for a horse. Here's what you need to know about Madison today.

40+ things to do this week

Things to do this week.

See ya Monday

Farmers markets, new faces on Monroe Street, and more. Here's what's happening in Madison today.

The bright side of budgeting

Everyone should have a budget, regardless of income. Read more in this sponsored post from Bank of Sun Prairie.

Bear goes the neighborhood

Where were you when a bear came to the west side?

Things to do this week

This members-only email previews the events that we plan to include in our morning newsletters this week. Learn more. Monday, May 1 * ARTISTS AT WORK Hatch Art House Employee Show at Hatch Art House * Trivia Night! at Crucible * Live from Leo's: An Evening with Michelle DuVall at Leopold's Books Bar

It's Mifflin weekend

Buckle up, it's Mifflin weekend.

Let's get away

Record store closing, MMSD vaccine mandate, and suspected arson on campus. Here's what's going on in Madison today.

Get a hat while you can

What's going on in Madison today.

All of the (Northern) lights

Did you catch the Northern lights earlier this week?

Got scraps?

The city has announced the return of food scrap recycling at two area farmers' markets

40+ things to do this week

Hi there, We have an important update for you. Starting next week, this events newsletter will only be sent to paying members. Our weekday newsletters will remain free to read and will still include daily event listings, but only paying members will receive this email going forward. We know this

Earth Day in Madison

Tomorrow is Earth Day, which in Madison is an especially special day.

Two years of Minutes

Hey, it's our birthday!

Trudy + Melvin 4evr

It's falcon season, y'all!!

If you want to be a Badger

What's up in Madison today.

Say it ain't snow

Brink Lounge closing, Elliot Page coming to town, and new ice cream. Here's what you need to know in Madison today.

Things to do this week in Madison

Birds! Plays! 4/20! Record store day!

Farmers' market season is here

There are more than a dozen farmers' markets in the Madison area.

Do you need identity theft insurance?

In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1.4 million identity theft reports. That’s a pretty scary statistic. Read more in this sponsored article from Bank of Sun Prairie.

Lights, camera, film fest

Today marks the start of the Wisconsin Film Festival.

Hats for all and all for hats

You asked, we delivered.

Where to find Madison farmers' markets

Here's where you can shop local across the isthmus

The Terrace is coming

Two words: Terrace Season.

Spring, sprang, sprung

Spring has really, truly sprung.

50+ things to do this week in Madison

Ballet! Beer! Stories about clean stuff?

Buy a Madison Minutes hat

This navy blue hat with the Madison Minutes memo logo will make you the envy of your friends and strangers alike.

Award-winning Veggiez

A local business has been recognized as a 2023 National Small Business Week award winner.

Whole vs. term life insurance: which is the right for you?

According to one study, more than 50 percent of American respondents overestimated life insurance costs by three times or more than the actual amount.

Bill could help ‘innocent purchasers’ clean up contaminated Wisconsin land

A Madison resident is is being held liable for contamination beneath a building he owns, despite the fact he was never involved in the dry cleaning business that operated there in the 1950s and 1960s. He hopes new legislation will relieve him of financial liability once and for all.

What's Madison talking about

Potential volleyball courts, a deeper look at the City Council election, and more. Here's what you need to know today.

Stay up to date with fire safety

Do you need a new smoke alarm?

Everything you need to vote today

It's finally Election Day!

Almost election time

Tomorrow is Election Day. Do you have a plan to vote?

40+ Things to do this week

Hi there, Don't forget that Tuesday is Election Day! * Check your voter registration status. * Find your polling place. * See who's on your ballot. * Learn more about the candidates. Have fun! — Sam Monday, April 3 * Jerry Ensemble Cabaret at Overture Center * Rain Gardens and Pollinator Gardens: Planning, Construction & Native Plants class.

Get ready for Hat Girl Summer

Rising rents, tuition increases, and a new hockey coach. Here's what you need to know in Madison today.

How to successfully use credit card churn strategies

Credit card churn is a strategy consumers use to gain the maximum rewards. Read more in this sponsored post from Bank of Sun Prairie:

Registered yet?

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote before the spring election.

What's good Wednesday

In case you missed it: Yesterday we published a guide to Madison's local government.

Your guide to local government

We put together a guide to help break down what local government actually looks like and does.

The ins and outs of Madison's local government

Do you ever wonder who’s in charge of filling the pothole on your street? Or determining your property taxes?

The groups that help form city policies

Madison has 83 boards, committees, and commissions that help guide legislation in the city.

Who calls the shots in Madison?

The City of Madison has a mayor-council form of government in which residents elect a mayor and legislative council.

How to find out what’s going on with Madison’s local government

There are plenty of ways to keep tabs on and get involved with local government.

Your fast guide to voting in Madison

Elections are a crucial way to participate civically in Madison.

Understanding Dane County government

Dane County has its own local government that is different from the City of Madison.

What season is it?

So, how about that snow, huh?

40+ things to do this week

Do you want to arm wrestle?

We're No. 1 for No. 2s

What's your favorite public toilet in Madison?

Home equity loans 101: are they right for you?

If you do your research, understand the terms of your loan, and have a solid plan for paying it back, you can use home equity loans to your benefit. Read more in this sponsored article from Bank of Sun Prairie.

Big Whoop

Whooping Cranes are back, y'all. And it's kind of a big deal.

Hello Wednesday

Street closure, Covid-19 boosters, and a new video game studio in town. Here's what you need to know today.

Can formerly incarcerated people legally vote in Wisconsin? It depends.

What people with criminal convictions should know about voting rights in Wisconsin.

See you tonight?

Hey! Don't forget Sam and I will be at Starkweather Brewing Company tonight from 4-7 p.m. It's our first-ever Madison Minutes member event and we'd love to see you there! The vibe will be incredibly casual, so feel free to pop in and say "hi" or stick around for

Sponsored: You can stop the interest on your loans and credit cards.

Interest is optional in Wisconsin.

Ready to vote?

Early voting starts today!

Spring has sprung

Lake Monona Waterfront, NCAA champions, tuition increases, and more. Here's what you need to know in Madison today.

Six personal finance podcasts worth adding to your playlist

These podcasts share information from various perspectives to help you find your financial footing and stay ahead of the game as you make your next moves. Read more in this sponsored article from Bank of Sun Prairie.

What EPA’s nationwide PFAS rule means for Wisconsin drinking water

New federal limits on hazardous “forever chemicals” could mean cleaner, safer drinking water. But some residents may see higher utility bills.

30+ things to do this week

Looking for something to do this week? We've got you covered.

Goodbye to a local favorite

RIP Burrito Drive, a revival of an Ale Asylum classic, and progress on an emergency shelter. Here's what you need to know about Madison today.

How to win a hat

A new restaurant on Willy Street, layoffs at a Madison company, and St. Patrick's Day plans — here's what you need to know today.

Happy BCycle szn

I know it's still not officially spring but it is officially BCycle season!

Pie oh my

Today is a big day for those of us who like math and sweets.

Welcome to HATAPALOOZA

The first-ever Madison Minutes hat is here — but there's a catch.

Wisconsin's neighbors are raking in hundreds of millions from weed taxes

Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled legislature in Wisconsin is still struggling to legalize medicinal marijuana.

50+ things to do this week in Madison

Bingo! Music! Maple syrup! St. Patrick's Day!

The times are changing (literally)

Here is your reminder to change your clocks this weekend!

Thursday. What a concept.

We're almost through this week, nice.

The tiny new face of Henry Vilas Zoo

Gooooooood morning! An African pygmy hedgehog will soon have a new home at the Henry Vilas Zoo. Quillbur the hedgehog will become one of the zoo's "animal ambassadors" and help educate people about animals. The spiky creature was given up for adoption at an exotic pet surrender event hosted by

40 years of free concerts

Supreme Court debate, a city lawsuit, and shakeups on the UW-Madison hockey team. Here's what you need to know today.

Sweepy season

Signs of spring are all around us, especially in the streets.

Things to do in Madison this week

Things to do in Madison this week

A quick question

BRT construction, bakery unionization, and what to do about a local fountain. Here's what you need to know about Madison today.

What's your zip code?

Hey! We have a quick question for you.

Start a garden with a library card

There's still snow on the ground but that doesn't mean spring isn't right around the corner.

The ABCs of Madison

Every city has its own vernacular and sometimes, it can take years to become fluent.

Make us one of Madison's best

Today is the last day to nominate your local favorites for Madison Magazine's annual Best of Madison poll.

The ultimate Madison dictionary

Madison and its local government can feel like it has its own language, especially if you are new to the city.

More than just a little lucky

A Fitchburg woman has officially set a new Guinness World Record for having the world's largest four-leaf clover collection.

35 things to do in Madison this week

House plants or poetry? Disco or a debate? Find something to do in Madison.

These plows have names

There were four pieces of equipment to name and the voters have spoken. Meet your winners.

Cutting down on unused subscriptions

Now is the perfect time to take an inventory of your subscriptions to decide what to keep. Read more in this sponsored article from Bank of Sun Prairie.

Death on a Dairy Farm

When an 8-year-old Nicaraguan boy was run over on a Wisconsin dairy farm, authorities blamed his father and closed the case. Meanwhile, the community of immigrant workers knows a completely different story.

The results are in

Here are the primary winners.

Another snowy day

Watch out for weather.

It's primary time

It's primary day. Do you have a plan to vote? Let us help you answer these common voting questions.

Meet the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court

A normally sleepy election, the 2023 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court could have huge consequences in the battleground state. Read more from The Badger Project.

Prepping for the primary

Happy (almost) primary!

Things to do this week

Poetry! Policymakers! The spring primary!

All that jazz

Local jazz club Café Coda is getting some national attention.

Self employed? Read these tax tips.

Once you start working for yourself, you take on a crucial task: Keeping tabs on your taxes. Read more in this sponsored article from Bank of Sun Prairie.

Make good choices

Hope you're ready for another snowy day.

Put 5 on it

To celebrate Black History Month, Urban Triage is sharing five facts every day about Black history and innovation.

Get your ballot in the mail

Today we are officially one week (!!!) away from the primary election.

Time is running out on this special Washington Post deal.

If you become an annual Madison Minutes supporter contributing $100 or more by Feb. 15, we’ll send you a free one-year digital subscription to the Washington Post. Support us - $100 yearlySupport us - $150 yearlySupport us - $500 yearly By taking advantage of this offer, you can support

The Super Bowl's best boy

An inspirational one-time Madisonian made a Super Bowl appearance Sunday.

46 things to do this week

Valentine's Day! Bluegrass! Comedy! Robots teaching us about humanity!

I want to ride my bicycle

It may still be winter but that won't stop Madisonians from riding around town on two wheels.

From Madison to Turkey

After a massive earthquake decimated part of Turkey Monday, a group of UW-Madison students is looking to help.

Get ready to buy a home with this checklist

A checklist to help you navigate the home-buying process.

Nominate us for Best of Madison

‘Tis the season for Best of Madison voting. So, um, nominate us, maybe?

It's time to (early) vote

Now through Feb. 19, early voting is available at more than two dozen locations across Madison.

See Lady Liberty on Lake Mendota

Today is the start of the Wisconsin Union's annual Winter Carnival.

50+ things to do in Madison this week

Gardening! Physics! Drag bingo! Two different 80s throwback nights!

And the Groundhog says...

Sun Prairie's Jimmy the Groundhog saw his shadow and so did Punxsutawney Phil.

How to maximize your 401K employer match for 2023

The sooner you start saving toward retirement, the better.

Plaque city

Happy Thursday, folks, Earlier this week, a familiar face got an upgrade in the Capitol building. The bust of Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette has been prominently displayed in the Capitol Rotunda for years but until recently, the statue bore only his name and nothing else. Now, there's a plaque

Don't be salty

We're only a few weeks away from the primary election!

Pizza, lakes, budgets, and cats

A Madison pizza shop is a fan favorite among Yelpers.

Shoveling out of the weekend

It was a big weekend for snow. Don't get caught on the wrong side of he road.

47 events happening this week

Trivia! Air guitar! More trivia! Crafts! Taylor Swift Drag Brunch!

Save for college with a special savings account

There are so many kinds of savings accounts out there, so which one is best?

A daily podcast, in this economy?

Our friends at City Cast Madison have some pretty big news.

Say cheese!

What does a $209 a pound cheese taste like?

Name! That! Plow!

Brine of Tarth? Snow Pesci? Plowdy Doody? Cast your vote today.

It's all about April (voting)

Do you know what's on your ballot this spring?

Is Coke ok?

Coke vs. Pepsi — Culver's has taken a new side.

43 things to do this week

Music for kids! Herbs for health! And so much more.

Latest Covid-19 data and resources

Latest Covid-19 data and resources for Madison, Wisconsin.

Beer, cheese, and protest

This weekend is set to be a busy one on the isthmus.

Penny for your thoughts

The City Council recently passed a hotly debated zoning update. Let's talk about it.

How much should you save for retirement? Here's where to start.

When our parents and grandparents started working, it was more common for people to retire with a generous company pension bolstered by Social Security payments. These days, preparing for retirement is more of a do-it-yourself proposition.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

The last Roman Candle Pizza is closing next month.

Out with the old, in with the new website

We've leveled up again.

Surviving and thriving in a Madison winter — the fun edition

Stave off that cabin fever and those cold-weather blues with this list of winter activities.

MLK Day celebrations in Madison

The Women's March is coming to Madison and more stories you should know today. Morning update: Jan. 16

41 events happening this week

Board games! Trivia! Lectures! Cooking! Jazz!

Don't stop the music

Happy Friday the 13th! Here's your morning update.

Hayley and Sam's blended playlist

Just for fun, we created a blended playlist on Spotify. It’s the best – and worst – of our personal Spotify libraries. Because we like you all so much, we’ve decided to bare our souls and share our playlist here. We hope you enjoy the music (and don’t judge

Our time to shine on the small screen

Mayoral candidates, Free Covid-19 treatment, and cleaning up after the holidays — here's your morning update for Thursday, Jan. 12.

The birds are out

Landmarks, new restaurants, and TikTok bans. Here's your morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 11

Got plow names?

Your morning update: Tuesday, Jan. 10

It's good to be back

Morning update: Monday, Jan. 9

Find the best old fashioned in town

A sponsored message from Venture Wisconsin.

Madison Minutes on break until Jan. 9

We’ll be taking a break from newsletters until Jan. 9 to rest and recharge. Until then, happy holidays, happy new year, happy everything! This year has been a wild one, to say the least. Here's a look back on what your support allowed us to do in 2022: * We

It's been a great year

Morning update: Friday, Dec. 23

How to Protect Your Money While You Travel

Here are some simple precautions you can take before you leave and while on a trip to reduce your risk of running into trouble.

Batten down the hatches

Morning update: Thursday, Dec. 22

Welcome to the longest night

Morning update: Wednesday, Dec. 21

I just quit my job

You did what???

Watch out for weather

Morning update: Tuesday, Dec. 20

Let's fly away

Morning update: Monday, Dec. 19

9 things to do this week

Plus a head's up on New Year's Eve events.

Order up

Morning update: Friday, Dec. 16

Let's pretend it's spring

Morning update: Thursday, Dec. 15

Did someone say (flu) shots?

Morning update: Wednesday, Dec. 14

Put your presents in the mail before it's too late

Morning update: Tuesday, Dec. 13

Digging out of the weekend's snow

Morning update: Monday, Dec. 12

11 things to do this week

Hi there, The annual Holiday Express Flower & Model Train Show is back at Olbrich Gardens! The large-scale model train exhibit is carnival themed this year (oooh). It's open daily through the end of the month, with the exception of Christmas Day. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for kids 6

Watch out for snow plows

Morning update: Friday, Dec. 9

It's cold out there

Morning update: Thursday, Dec. 8

How to survive and thrive in a Madison winter

Tips to help you thrive.

Trash time in winter

What you need to know about trash collection, recycling and composting in winter.

Ways to get (and give) help this winter

If you’re in need of free winter clothes or would like to donate items, check out these community resources.

Know your rights: rental issues in winter months

Your landlord has to meet certain expectations in the winter. Here's what you need to know.

Tips to keep your home winter ready

Here’s what to do in the case of an emergency and tips for conserving energy and costs this winter.

About snow days in Madison

Here's how to find out if you'll get a snow day.

How to walk, bike, and drive in Madison this winter

Am I responsible for clearing my sidewalks? What about salt? We've got the answers.

Curb Your Holiday Shopping Habits With These Tips

When it comes to holiday spending, it’s easy to get carried away. After all, what could be more fun than vacationing, opening presents, and spending time with loved ones? That said, it’s essential to ensure you focus on the things that matter most rather than overspending on frivolities.

Finding the perfect local gift

Morning update: Wednesday, Dec. 7

What should I do about PFAS in my water?

Testing is increasingly detecting harmful PFAS chemicals.

We've got big plans, you can help us make them happen

Morning update: Tuesday, Dec. 6

Put your records on

Morning update: Monday, Nov. 5

Ice skating and 19 other things to do this week

Seasonal concerts, smart presentations, and ugly sweaters.

Episode two

Happy Friday! We had a great turnout last night for City Cast Madison’s launch party! Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I hope you all picked up stickers on the way out. For their second episode, the team talked with Sabrina Madison, the city’s newest alder, to learn

Wisconsin’s Assembly maps are more skewed than ever. What happens now?

Gerrymandering continues to present a problem for Democrats and democracy in Wisconsin.

Policing pregnancy: Wisconsin’s ‘fetal protection’ law, one of the nation’s most punitive, forces women into treatment or jail

Officials investigate about 400 pregnant people a year for alleged ‘unborn child abuse’ under Act 292.

You could run

Happy December, y’all! Just so everybody knows, Hayley is fine! In fact, she’s better than fine. As part of her year-long journalism fellowship, she’s in Florida, where it’s expected to be a sunny 75 degrees today. She’ll be back next week! Until then, it’s

What is the most Madison thing possible?

Good morning, Madison! Eight years ago, the State Journal published a crowd-sourced list of 100 things that define Madison. That list is now a bit outdated (former Mayor Paul Soglin’s mustache was item no. 2 on the list). So now the paper is seeking new suggestions from the public

Don’t Waste Your Flexible Spending Account Dollars

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to dedicate pre-tax money to eligible health care and out-of-pocket costs for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Employers who offer this benefit will withhold a certain amount of money each paycheck, pre-tax, for your FSA account. The money accumulated in your FSA

The podcast is here

Good morning, Madison! That podcast we’ve been teasing for months? It’s here! For their debut episode, the City Cast Madison team visited the Madison firefighters who operate the first-ever electric firetruck in use in the United States. The Nation’s First Electric Fire Truck Lives Here by City

Catching up with the City Cast crew

Morning update: Monday, Nov. 28

Meet the City Cast Madison Team

ICYMI: Madison Minutes is partnering with City Cast to bring a daily podcast to Madison.

15 things to do this week

Interesting events happening this week in Madison, Wisconsin

Should you stay or should you go

Morning update: Wednesday, Nov. 23

The podcast is (almost) here

Morning update: Tuesday, Nov. 22

Spread trans joy over the holidays

Morning update: Monday, Nov. 21

12 interesting events happening this week

Winter holidays are coming up quick!

Got any spare wheels?

Morning update: Friday, Nov. 18

How to help your neighbors this Thanksgiving

Morning update: Thursday, Nov. 17

More snow is coming

Morning update: Wednesday, Nov. 16

Another parking reminder

Morning Update: Tuesday, Nov. 15

Beep beep, parking rules incoming

Morning update: Monday, Nov. 14

14 things to do this week

So much to do!

Veterans Day in Madison

Morning update: Friday, Nov. 11

Gather up those leaves

Morning update: Thursday, Nov. 10

Some updates...

Morning update: Wednesday, Nov. 9

It's (finally) Election Day

Morning update: Tuesday, Nov. 8

Another day, another voting reminder

Morning update: Monday, Nov. 7

13 interesting events this week

Hi there, We fell back an hour this morning thanks to Daylight Saving Time. Remember to set your clocks back an hour! (Or just resign to knowing that the clock on your oven is wrong for the next six months, which is my plan.) — Sam 🗳️The election is Tuesday! Are

Last call for early registration

Morning update: Friday, Nov. 4

Cast your vote, get free pizza

Morning update: Thursday, Nov. 3

Look at all those pumpkins

Morning update: Wednesday, Nov. 2

Welcome to (a warm) November

Morning update: Tuesday, Nov. 1

A heads up from us

Morning update: Wednesday, Oct. 26

You could vote today, if you wanted

Morning update: Tuesday, Oct. 25

Meat cultivated at UW-Madison offers glimpse into possible food future

Right now, a cultivated hamburger costs $300,000 due to startup and research costs. But scientists and investors see a future when such food is affordable.

Let's get to crushin'

Morning update: Monday, Oct. 24

Halloween fun (and other things to do this week)

There's all sorts of fun stuff this week.

It's UW-Madison homecoming weekend

Morning update: Friday, Oct. 21

About that podcast…

Morning update: Oct. 20

10 Financial Terms for Savvy Money Management

Financial vocabulary is often opaque and difficult to understand for those who don’t have a professional or educational background in the field. But the fact is that many of the terms we so often hear thrown around in economic contexts are tied to our financial well-being. That’s why

Watch this space

Morning update: Wednesday, Oct. 18

What you need to know about voting in Madison

The election is Nov. 8 and you probably have some questions.

Ready, set, loan relief

Morning update: Tuesday, Oct. 18

Got scraps?

Morning update: Monday, Oct. 17

19 things to do this week in Madison

Wine + candy. Succulents. The Office trivia.

So...was that snow?

Morning update: Friday, Oct. 14

Leaf it be

Morning update: Thursday, Oct. 13

If the duck suit fits...

Morning update: Wednesday, Oct. 12

A little more love on Willy Street

Morning update: Tuesday, Oct. 11

Marking Indigenous Peoples' Day in Madison

Morning update: Monday, Oct. 10

Things to do in Madison this week

Local events in Madison, Wisconsin Oct. 10-16

Another day full of news

Morning update: Friday, Oct. 7

Let's get ready to vote

Morning update: Thursday, Oct. 6

The burger of your dreams (or nightmares) is back

Morning update: Wednesday, Oct. 5

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month locally

Morning update: Tuesday, Oct. 4

Budgeting 101

Maintaining personal finances can be challenging for many of us. It takes a special kind of willpower — plus some specific knowledge — to understand how to keep spending under control, save money intelligently and set yourself up for financial health for years to come. Perhaps the most essential tool — and the

UW says goodbye to Chryst

Morning update: Monday, Oct. 3

15 things to do this week

Dear reader, A hypothetical situation is before you. You pulled the short straw, and now you're the one responsible for making plans for a social gathering. The pressure is on! You've got to impress! But the weather is getting colder, and your summer go-to ideas might not work anymore. What

Till the cows come home

Morning update: Friday, Sept. 30

Keeping score

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 28

Election 101 is now in session

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 27

Ssssssup

Morning update: Tuesday, Sept. 27

Falling into the season

Morning update: Monday, Sept. 26

8 events to check out this week

Hi there, The list of fun fall resources keeps growing! Here's what we've got so far: * 9 fall drink specials to warm you up in the Madison area (Madison Magazine) * Fall Farms, Pumpkin Patches & Orchards (Madison Mom) * Madison-area farmers stands, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and more (Madison Magazine) — Sam Pete

Okay! How about $3?

Hi there, In terms of user privacy, our email newsletter software is one of the best around. It only collects a few details: your email address, your name (if you give it at signup), and your engagement rate. That’s all we know about you as an individual (unless you’

It's almost the weekend. Nice.

Morning update: Friday, Sept. 23

A special session? In this Legislature?

Morning update: Thursday, sept. 22

Baby got tooth

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 21

Are you registered to vote?

Morning update: Tuesday, Sept. 20

FreakFest is canceled (and other news)

And it may never be coming back.

How to have fun in Madison this week

Get smarter. Drink a beer. Watch a Pink Floyd laser show.

Woo-hoo! Friday!

Here's what you need to know today.

Watch Out for These Convincing Financial Scams

In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever for scammers to access personal information and trick unsuspecting consumers. These scams often tug on our heartstrings, appeal to our sense of responsibility, or bank on our desire to do the right thing. They can be hard to spot. Still,

Following up

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 15

Time to schedule a booster

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 14

The road to unionization

Morning update: Tuesday, Sept. 13

Pivotal Health becomes Madison Minutes presenting sponsor

We're thrilled to announce our newest presenting sponsor. It's a Middleton-based medical startup.

RIP Halloween House

Morning update: Monday, Sept. 12

15 things to do this week

Hey, remember that survey we sent out a few weeks ago? Most of the questions were designed to inform our events coverage. Here are three takeaways from the results: 🎼 You have diverse interests. * The question: “Which kind of events are most interesting to you? Pick your top five.” * The results:

Friday forecast

Morning update: Sept. 9

Bank of Sun Prairie opens branch in Sun Prairie West High School

A major emphasis of the work done there is giving students the opportunity to learn more about money, banking, and planning for the future.

Last call for night market

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 8

What's up with the public market?

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 7

And we're back

Morning update: Tuesday, Sept. 5

Best Ways to Save for a Home Without Even Noticing

Saving for a home has always been challenging, and it’s only gotten more difficult in recent years.

We’re working hard for you

And that’s why we’re not working right now.

Somehow, it's September

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 1

Welcome baby Badgers

Morning update: Wednesday, Aug. 31

Preparing for another Covid-19 school year

Morning update: Tuesday, Aug. 30

Have you heard the news?

Morning update: Monday, Aug. 29

8 things to do this week

For the week of Aug 29-Sept 4.

Where to find public lactation spaces in Madison

Here's a map of places to pump across the isthmus.

Bank of Sun Prairie becomes presenting Madison Minutes sponsor

Starting this month, Madison Minutes will publish financial wellness columns from the experts at Bank of Sun Prairie.

70k candles in the wind

Morning update: Friday, Aug. 26

Skating to success

Morning update: Thursday, Aug. 25

Help us help you

Morning update: Wednesday, Aug. 24

Bringing home the gold

Morning update: Tuesday, Aug. 23

Monday musings

Morning update: Monday, Aug. 22

13 events happening in Madison this week

Hi there, I hope you have a great week. You deserve it! Scroll to the end for a weird pigeon. - Sam Book Talk: The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War Monday | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock joins the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to

A win for the birds

Morning update: Friday, Aug. 19

Have any thoughts?

Morning update: Thursday, Aug. 18

Business in the front, party in the back

Morning update: Wednesday, Aug. 17

New stores, old deals

Morning update: Tuesday, Aug. 16

The difference between the Town and the City of Madison

When you say “Madison,” are you talking about the Town of Madison or the City of Madison? Because there’s a difference.

Your photo here

Morning update: Monday, Aug. 15

Things to do in Madison Aug. 15-22

Hi there, The orange dots (🟠) are back! This symbol next to an event means that Tone Madison's team wrote the event blurb and recommends checking it out. Have a good week! - Sam Black Restaurant Week All week Celebrate the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine while you

Masks on, please

Morning update: Friday, Aug. 12

A team is born

Morning update: Thursday, Aug. 11

The ins and outs of moving in Madison

Everything you need to know about moving days in Madison

Get ready for something big

Morning update: Wednesday, Aug. 10

Happy Primary Day

Morning update: Tuesday, Aug. 9

The primary is tomorrow

Morning update: Monday, Aug. 8

16 things to do this week

Hello, Don't forget to vote on Tuesday (if you haven't done so already)! Click here for more information on how and where to vote. — Sam Madison Comedy Week All week | Multiple venues | Prices vary Over 100 comedians and 25+ local comedy events throughout town. The Moth Madison StorySlam: Happiness Monday

A new daily podcast is coming to town

And we’re helping launch it.

What's in the news

Morning update: Friday, Aug. 5

Has the end of Roe affected your family planning?

We want to hear from you. As part of our ongoing coverage of the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, we've partnered with Tone Madison to produce a survey that will help us better understand and offer our readers a fuller picture of how the ruling is

From Bucky, with love

Morning update: Thursday, Aug. 4

No monkey business

Morning update: Wednesday, Aug. 3

You even lift, bro?

Morning update: Tuesday, Aug. 2

Hello, August

Morning update: Monday, Aug. 1

14 things to do this week

Some fun events to attend this week.

Talking trash

Morning update: Friday, July 29

A quick update

Morning update: Thursday, July 28

A $6 million facelift

Morning update: Wednesday, July 27

A winning spirit

Morning update: Tuesday, July 26

Let's get ready for the primary

Morning update: Monday, July 25

15 things to do this week

Hi there, Here are three reasons why I'm excited about our new interactive events calendar: 📅 You can filter events by category, date, cost, and more. Looking for kid-friendly events? Live music? We have filters for that. 🔮 You can see the future. Wouldn't it be nice to have more than a

Something to sip on

Morning update: Friday, July 22

What's new with Madison businesses

Morning update: Thursday, July 21

Feelin' cheesy

Morning update: Wednesday, July 20

Big names in Wisconsin races

Morning update: Tuesday, July 19

New and newsy

Morning update: Monday, July 18

14 events you should know about this week

Also, ice cream sundaes... on the water...

Paint the town pink

Morning update: Friday, July 15

This Bandit is stealing hearts

Morning update: Thursday, July 14

Step inside our world

Hey, that’s our logo! Right there on the window! Neat, huh? And so official.

To infinity and beyond

Good Wednesday, Friends. I know we're a "local" newsletter but we absolutely need to talk about some recent intergalactic news. Have you all taken a minute to look at the new James Webb Space Telescope images? The images are truly jaw dropping. I spent much of Tuesday playing around with

They lived happily ever after

Morning update: Tuesday, July 12

Flex lanes, court rulings, new restaurants

Morning Update: Monday, July 11

20ish events happening this week

Events happening July 11-17

Beaches, bars, and ballots

Morning Update: Friday, July 8

Let's get a little nostalgic

Morning Update: Thursday, July 7

Read this before the farmers' market

Morning Update: Wednesday, July 6

Last call for trash names

Morning Update: Tuesday, July 5

Events happening this week

Events: July 4 - July 10

Where to get your fireworks fix

Morning Update: Friday, July 1

Art defaced, union vote + more

Morning Update: June 30

Another reason to vote

Morning Update: Wednesday, June 29

We've got some news!

Morning Update: Tuesday, June 28

What you need to know about abortion in Wisconsin

Here's where abortion rights stand following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Signs of protest

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling protecting abortion rights, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building in protest. The rally was organized by Madison's Socialist Feminist Collective and featured speakers from Freedom Action Now, local politicians,

Rolling into the week

Morning Update: Monday, June 27

Events happening this week

Events: June 27 - July 3

Bucky overboard

Morning Update: Friday, June 24

The city's most important election

Morning Update: Thursday, June 23

Guaranteed income, no strings attached

Morning Update: Wednesday, June 22

It's the longest day of the year

Morning Update: Tuesday, June 21

Coffee and beer, all day long

Morning Update: Monday, June 20

Things to do this week

Events happening June 20-26

Meet the baby

Morning Update: Friday, June 17

It's kitten time

Morning Update: Thursday, June 16

Don't worry about these coyotes

Morning Update: Wednesday, June 15

Power outages, tree damages, oh my

Morning Update: Tuesday, June 14

Street closures, scrap recycling, free Summerfest tickets

Morning Update: Monday, June 13

Things to do this week

Hi there! Kujichagulia Center for Self Determination is hosting over 20 events for Juneteenth. The week of activities begins with a flag raising at the city county building on Monday. Check out the full schedule here. — Sam The Moth Madison Storyslam Monday | Show at 7:30 p.m. | High Noon

Why not live in the slide house?

Morning Update: Friday, June 10

Meet the chicks

Morning Update: Thursday, June 9

Happy Madison Day

Morning Update: Wednesday, June 8

Third time's the charm

Morning Update: Tuesday, June 7

Trashy McTrashface is already on the list

Morning Update: Monday, June 6

13 things to do this week

Hi there! The team at Tone Madison dropped a couple of event descriptions in our roundup this week. Thanks, Tone! — Sam P.S. Tone got a new website last month. If you haven't already, maybe check it out? Aly & AJ Monday | Show at 8 p.m. | The Majestic | $28+ These

That's a biiiiig mural!

Morning Update: Friday, June 3

When birds attack

Morning Update: Thursday, June 2

Time for Pride

Morning Update: Wednesday, June 1

Welcome back to the world

Morning Update: Tuesday, May 31

15 things to do this week in Madison

Lakeside Cinema: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) 9 p.m. Monday @ Memorial Union Terrace. Free. Film description from IMDb: "Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate 'Captain' Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are

Events this week: May 29

Hello, dear reader! At the time this newsletter was sent, it was a balmy 80 degrees in Madison. Here are three fantastic resources to help you celebrate summer: * FESTIVALS! Wondering if your favorite festival is back on this summer? Check out the Isthmus' summer festival calendar. * PATIOS! This patio guide

Development delays, court cases, ancient canoe

Morning Update: Friday, May 27

One cat's happy ending

Morning Update: Thursday, May 26

Why did the turtle cross the road

Morning Update: Tuesday, May 24

Restaurant closing, teachers rallying, traffic update

Morning Update: Monday, May 23

Events this week: May 22

Hi there, I rounded up a bunch of fun stuff for ya. Enjoy! — Sam Multi-day * Brat Fest. Food, drinks, activites, music (lots of country). Friday-Sunday. * Best of the Midwest comedy showcase at Comedy on State. Established and up-and-coming comics from around the region. Thursday through Saturday. Monday, May 23 * Book

Last call for stinky shirts

Morning Update: Friday, May 20

It's falcon season

Morning Update: Thursday, May 19

Coming soon: chocolate

Morning Update: Wednesday, May 18

Meet UW's next chancellor

Morning Update: Tuesday, May 17

Traffic, (another) Ald. resigns, Bucks lose

Morning Update: Monday, May 16

Events this week: May 15

Hi there! Here are two fun events that span a couple of days: * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert with the Madison Symphony Orchestra at Overture. Saturday and Sunday. Movie plays but the music comes from a live symphony orchestra. Tickets start at $55. * Badger Bonsai Show

Let's get a little spooky

Morning Update: Friday, May 13

The night market cometh

Morning Update: Thursday, May 12

Big Stinky Flower the shirt

Morning Update: Wednesday, May 11

'D' is for development

Morning Update: Tuesday, May 10

Zoo investigation, abortion rally, CrossFit

☀️ Today's weather: Mostly sunny (!!!). High: 78° Low: 57° Good morning, Madison! Happy Monday, we’ve made it to another week, and a sunny one at that. We've got plenty of ground to cover this morning so let's just get right to it, shall we? — Hayley Correction: Last Friday’s email

Events this week: May 9

Hi there! It's that time of year again! Friends and family of UW students will be flocking to town for graduation ceremonies this weekend (May 13 & 14). You can find all the details here. I hope you have a good week! 😊 — Sam Monday, May 9 * Open Mic with Andy Smith

Zoo investigation, abortion rally, CrossFit

Morning Update: Friday, May 6

Wake up and smell the death flower

Morning Update: Thursday, May 5

Abortion, PFAS, LOKS, oh my

Morning Update: Wednesday, May 4

Another alder resigns

Morning Update: Tuesday, May 3

Events this week: May 2

Hi there, The "on our radar" section is making a triumphant return to the newsletter this week. Due to the finite limits of time and space, I had to pause it for a while. But it's back now! Three cheers for being able to think more than one week ahead.

The other "delta"

Morning Update: Friday, April 29

Chancellor finalists, B-Side move + Bucks win

Morning Update: Thursday, April 28

Blooming death, more traffic, typical Wednesday

Morning Update: Wednesday, April 27

Can I get uhhhhhh

Morning Update: Tuesday, April 26

Watch these streets

Morning Update: Monday, April 25

Our plans

Morning Update: Friday April 22

Earth Day the Wisconsin way

Morning Update: Thursday, April 21

Happy birthday to us

Morning Update: Wednesday, April 20

The legal battle for ballot boxes

Morning Update: Wednesday, April 13

Vote for us, maybe?

Morning Update: Tuesday, April 12

WI’s largest solar project is coming to Dane County

Morning Update: Monday, April 11

Things to do in Madison, WI: April 11-17

The Dane County Farmer's Market is back at the Capitol Square starting this weekend! And don't forget this great Easter egg hunt roundup from Madison Mom. Have a good week! - Sam Monday, April 11 * Pundamonium, a pun slam, at High Noon Saloon. Show at 7 p.m. $7. * Open

A forever home

Morning Update: Friday, April 8

The story of free speech on campus

Morning Update: Thursday, April 7

Election results, film fest recs, cat pic

Morning Update: Wednesday, April 6

Morning Update: Tuesday, April 5

Today's weather: 🌧️ Cloudy and rainy. High: 53° Low: 38° Good morning, Madison! It's finally here. Election day. We've been talking about it for weeks by now, but do you have a plan to vote today? Before you head out into the world and do your civic duty, let's recap a

Start your Monday here

Morning Update: Monday, April 4

Things to do in Madison, WI: April 4-10

Hi there, Just so you know, the Flight of Lights drive-through light exhibit at the airport is open from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every night through the 17th. There are six main light displays, plus a bunch of other lights along the way. And it's free! I hope you

Are y’all’s dogs watching TV?

Morning Update: Friday, April 1

The city's first homicide of 2022

Morning Update: Thursday, March 31

CARES + concerts + coffee

Morning Update: Wednesday, March 30

A change in plans

Morning Update: Tuesday, March 29

Monday morning Minutes

Morning Update: Monday, March 28

Things to do in Madison, WI: March 28-April 3

Hi there, There are two things that I would like to share with you. 1. Easter egg hunt list. Shoutout to Madison Mom for creating the definitive guide to local easter egg hunts. 2. This super cool video of winter in Wisconsin. You might recognize Sam Li's name if you've

Pretty steady and relatively low

Morning Update: Friday, March 25

More map whiplash

Morning Update: Thursday, March 24

Bye bye, birdies

Morning Update: Wednesday, March 23

Vote early today

Morning Update: Tuesday, March 22

Morning Update: Monday, March 21

Today's weather: ☁️ Cloudy and mild. High: 69° Low: 44° Welcome to Monday, Madison. If you watched last night's Badger basketball game, it's not such a happy Monday. Turnovers, poor shooting, and injuries led the third-seeded Badgers to fall 54-49 to the 11th-seeded Cyclones at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee Sunday. The

Things to do in Madison, WI: March 21-27

Hi there, The Madison Children’s Museum has expanded hours this week. On that note, I’d like to do a better job of finding kid-friendly events. What’s your favorite place to take your kids? Reply and let me know. I’ll add your suggestions to our list of

A big gift

Morning Update: Friday, March 18

Construction + School Board + Green beer

Morning Update: Thursday, March 17

Concerts! On! The! Square!

Morning Update: Wednesday, March 16

I want to ride my BCycle

Morning Update: Tuesday, March 15

Happy Pi Day!

Morning Update: Monday, March 14

Things to do in Madison, WI: March 14-20

Hi there, Looking for ways to support Ukraine? The Cap Times has created a running list of local businesses that are doing fundraisers. I hope you have a good week. 🙂 - Sam Monday, March 14 * Open Mic Comedy Night at The Bur Oak. 7-11 p.m. Free. * The Moth Madison

Co-op contract

Morning Update: Friday, March 11

New shelter + construction projects + food at Crystal?!

Morning Update: Thursday, March 10

What's up Wednesday

Morning Update: Wednesday, March 9

Somewhere in Wiscansin

Morning Update: Tuesday, March 8

It's a snowy Monday

Morning Update: Monday, March 7

Things to do in Madison, WI: March 7-13

Hi there, Once again, there's so much going on in town — both virtually and in-person! I hope everyone has a great week. 😊 - Sam Monday, March 7 * Pundamonium, a pun slam, at High Noon Saloon. Show at 7 p.m. $7. * Open Mic Comedy Night at The Bur Oak. 7-11

Morning Update: Friday, March 4

Good morning, Madison. It's officially Friday! I have a big weekend planned. And by that, I mean I'm going to the golden retriever meetup on Saturday. — Sam ⚖️ The Wisconsin Supreme Court has chosen Governor Evers' voting maps proposal. * The court voted 4-3 to select the proposal from Evers over those

Morning Update: Thursday, March 3

Happy Thursday, Madison. As the situation in Ukraine continues to intensify, the ripple effects of war have begun creeping in at home. Most recently, local grocer Woodman’s Food Market announced it is pulling Russian vodka from its shelves. Kroger, the parent company of Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market,

Morning Update: Wednesday, March 2

Good morning, Madison! It's Wednesday, but not just any Wednesday. It's the first Wednesday of the month, and if you've lived in the Midwest for long enough you know what that means: sirens. Dane County will be testing its emergency sirens today and on the first Wednesday of every month

Morning Update: Tuesday, March 1

Today's weather: ⛅ Partly cloudy and mild. High: 44° Low: 28° Good morning, Madison! It feels like it's been ages since I've been in your inbox and I've missed you all. On this fine Tuesday, let us briefly travel back to 1976 when the goddess commonly known as Joni Mitchell graced

Morning Update: Monday, Feb. 28

Good morning, Madison! And just like that, February is basically gone. Oh how time flies when you're writing an email newsletter. Have a good week, — Sam 🏠 Oh great, the rent’s going up again! * Average rents in the Madison area increased nearly 8% over the last two years, the Cap

Things to do in Madison, WI: Feb. 28-March 6

Hi there, Every week, I try to find between 30 and 60 events for you to consider checking out. I'm just one person, so there's no way I can get to everything. Instead, I try to focus on events that are unique and local. Bonus points for anything free! But

Morning Update: Friday, Feb. 25

Good morning, Madison! Beware of the not-so-frozen lakes. Yes, I know we mentioned this yesterday. We’re not trying to nag, but the city just released details of another recent water rescue. Early Wednesday morning, crews rescued someone who had broken through the ice on Lake Monona, near the John

Morning Update: Thursday, Feb. 24

Good morning, Madison! Have y'all seen the piano on Lake Monona? To be honest, I don't know the full story behind it. Who put it there? Why? How...? The piano has reportedly been removed from the lake so we may never get all the answers. But sometimes, it's best not

Morning Update: Wednesday, Feb. 23

Happy Wednesday, Madison! We've got some pretty big news to share this morning. Some folks have already made the discovery but we're happy to officially announce that you can now reply to our emails! We're stoked to open the door to new conversations with all of you. And of course

Goodbye to our dearly-beloved "do not reply" images

We are an email. And that's why it's so weird that, up until very recently, you haven't been able to directly respond our newsletters due to a technical glitch. If you did respond, your message would be sent to a black hole in the internet, never to be seen again.

Morning Update: Tuesday, Feb. 22

Good morning, Madison. Happy twosday! Get it? Because it's 2/22/22. I try not to use this space to talk about the weather because as Midwesterners, it's literally all we do. But it is important to note that Madison is essentially covered in a layer of ice today. A

Morning Update: Monday, Feb. 21

Good morning, Madison! If at any point over the weekend you found yourself wondering "WTF is a squall?" You're not alone. A snow squall warning was issued Friday evening in southeastern Wisconsin, sending many Madisonians scrambling to figure out what was actually going on. According to the  National Weather Service,

Things to do in Madison, WI: Feb. 21-27

Hi there, I spent the weekend catching up on all the articles I've bookmarked over the past couple of weeks. My favorite thing that I read was this Cap Times review of Botanist Social, a new gin bar on State Street. Apparently, they have over 60 different kinds of gin.

Morning Update: Friday, Feb. 18

Good morning, Madison! In yesterday's newsletter, we wrote that incumbent school board president Ali Muldrow was "running for a seat unopposed." A reader wrote us to point out that David Blaska has launched a write-in campaign to challenge Muldrow. That's true! We wrote about his announcement on Tuesday. His name

Morning Update: Thursday, Feb. 17

Goooood morning, Madison. Welcome to Thursday. Wanna hear a piece of juicy gossip? Love him or hate him, Aaron Rodgers is — allegedly — single again. Gasp! The Green Bay quarterback has reportedly split up with his now-former fiance and Big Little Lies actress Shailene Woodley. The two started dating in 2020

Morning Update: Wednesday, Feb. 16

Good morning, Madison! Welcome to Wednesday. Yesterday we celebrated local legend Chris Farley's birthday and in the editing process, a crucial piece of information on the comedian got cut. But reader, I believe you deserve to know all of the fun facts we have access to. So, what got cut?

Morning Update: Tuesday, Feb. 15

Happy Tuesday, Madison! Today isn't any ordinary Tuesday. Today is the birthday of Madison's favorite son, Chris Farley. For those who don't know, Farley was an American actor and comedian born in Madison and made famous on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s. (He studied theatre and communications at Marquette

Morning Update: Monday, Feb. 14

💖 Happy Valentines Day, Madison! It's Monday, but we don't have to talk about that. Did you catch the Big Game yesterday? The Los Angeles Rams bested the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56. If you were just in it for the commercials, I respect that. Personally, I spent the evening

Things to do in Madison, WI: Feb. 14-21

Hi there, Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Happy Valentine's Day! I've found over 50 events for your consideration this week, and I hope at least one of them sounds interesting to you. - Sam Monday, Feb. 14 * Embodied Carbon Emissions in Construction Materials: the Last Mile to Decarbonization. Dr. Bu Wang

Morning Update: Friday, Feb. 11

Good morning, Madison. Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a lovely weekend. On to the news! — Sam 🏫 East High School is rolling out student-led education on sexual violence following a series of walkouts earlier this school year. * Students walked out of class last fall to protest the way school leaders

Morning Update: Thursday, Feb. 10

Gooooood morning, Madison. Welcome to Thursday. Humor me for one moment as I talk about cryptocurrency and NFTs. The U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday announced the arrest of a husband and wife duo for allegedly conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in stolen cryptocurrency. The DOJ seized 94,000

Morning Update: Wednesday, Feb. 9

Happy Wednesday, Madison! Love is in the air, or so I'm told. The world of dating and intimacy in the age of Covid-19 is a strange place (not to mention the fact that dating in Madison is its own kind of weird). But in entering year three of this global

Morning Update: Tuesday, Feb. 8

Good morning, Madison! It's Tuesday. Do you know where your green toy soldiers are? Tiny toy soldiers have been popping up around UW-Madison's Science Hall. Officially, no one is sure why. Unofficially, it's likely the product of an internet trend called Green Dawn, the Cap Times reports. The mission is

Morning Update: Monday, Feb. 7

Good morning, Madison! Welcome to Monday. Here's a little trivia nugget to start off your week: Today is the birthday of one of Wisconsin's most famous authors, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Wilder is most known for her "Little House" children's book series, which was based on her childhood experiences and set

Things to do in Madison, WI: Feb. 7-13

Hi there! Do you have a special someone(s) in your life? Well, I don’t, but it's like, totally fine! I’m happy for you. That’s why I took some time to find Valentine's-themed events for you. They're sprinkled throughout the post and marked with a heart emoji.

Morning Update: Friday, Feb. 4

Good morning, Madison! I simply cannot resist having a little bit of fun on Fridays. We're a fun email! This is a cool email! We're not like all those other emails you get... 😜 — Sam 📍Redistricting triggered by the latest census is causing a big switcheroo on the Madison city council.

Morning Update: Thursday, Feb. 3

Good morning, Madison! Sun Prairie's Jimmy the Groundhog couldn't see his shadow yesterday, indicating spring is around the corner. But famed groundhog weather predictor Punxsutawney Phil said otherwise. So is spring on the way or will we have six more weeks of winter? Your guess is as good as the

Morning Update: Wednesday, Feb. 2

Good morning, Madison! Happy Wednesday. I hope everyone got a chance to enjoy the taste of spring weather we got yesterday because the rest of the week is about to get real cold, real quick. On this fine Wednesday, I have a favor to ask. We've been sending out the

Morning Update: Tuesday, Feb. 1

Today's weather: ☁️ Cloudy and mild. High: 40° Low: 10° Good morning, Madison. Happy Tuesday, happy Lunar New Year, and happy Black History Month! Yesterday, a reader reached out to us wondering where they could pick up free N95 masks courtesy of the Biden administration. If you'll recall, the federal government

Morning Update: Monday, Jan. 31

Happy Monday, Madison! I'm apparently in my Garfield Era because I am feeling particularly "meh" about this day of the week. The one thing getting me through this morning, however, is Willam Defoe's embarrassing attempt to "speak Wisconsin" on the latest "Saturday Night Live." I'll let you watch the clip

Things to do in Madison, WI: Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Hi there! We've got a few dozen events for you to check out this week. As a reminder, you can share events with us using this form. We'd love to hear about any and all local events. Have a good week, — Sam Multi-day * Raanan Hershberg at Comedy on State. Shows

Morning Update: Friday, Jan. 28

Good morning, Madison. Typing weather updates has been feeling pretty repetitive recently. Spoiler alert, folks: it's cold outside. Are you new here? We saw a big bump in newsletter signups recently. My co-founder Hayley gave our new friends a warm welcome yesterday, but I wanted to add one more thing.

Morning Update: Thursday, Jan. 27

Goooood morning, Madison. It’s Thursday and we’ve welcomed a decent amount of new subscribers this week so I figured now is probably a good time for some (re)introductions. If you’ve been a subscriber for a while or know us personally (hi, mom!) feel free to jump

Morning Update: Wednesday, Jan. 26

Good morning, Madison. It's Wednesday. When we first introduced ourselves to you, we promised you three things. The first being "we will always tell the truth. We will tell you the facts, in context, as best we can. If we make a mistake, we will promptly correct it." Yesterday I

Morning Update: Tuesday, Jan. 25

Happy Tuesday, Madison! Did you catch our live interview with two of UW-Madison's top student journalists last night? Madison Minutes' own Sam Hoisington sat down with Addison Lathers of The Daily Cardinal and Erin Gretzinger of The Badger Herald to talk about what campus stories we should all be watching

Morning Update: Monday, Jan. 24

Meet Madison's newest celebrity Good morning, Madison! For better or worse, welcome to Monday. Have y'all met Madison's newest micro-celebrity? If not, let me introduce you to the snowy owl who's taken up residence near John Nolen Drive and in the hearts of Madisonians everywhere. Given the bird's territory, some

Things to do in Madison, WI: Jan. 24-30

Hi there! It's Winter Restaurant Week, which means a bunch of local restaurants are offering special deals and deep discounts. Here's the list of places that are open for takeout orders. Have a good week! — Sam Multi-day * Winter Restaurant Week through Friday. * Jackie Kashian at Comedy on State. Shows Thursday

Morning Update: Friday, Jan. 21

Good morning, Madison! We have a couple of news blurbs about the UW in the newsletter today. Turns out, the major research university located here in town is a pretty big deal! That's why I'm excited for my interview with both UW-Madison student newspaper editors on Monday. In addition to

Morning Update: Thursday, Jan. 20

Good morning, Madison! Anyone else feel like they blinked and now suddenly it's Thursday? Welcome to Thursday, friends. If you've ever taken a tour of the State Capitol Building (highly recommend if not), you might recall a badger statue displayed outside the governor's office. Made from melted-down cannons seized from

Morning Update: Wednesday, Jan. 19

Happy Wednesday, Madison! Get ready to bundle up because it's going to be cold today and — so sorry to be the bearer of bad news — even colder in the coming days. Now that the bad news is out of the way, let's dig into the rest of the day's stories.

Morning Update: Tuesday, Jan. 18

Good Morning, Madison! And happy Tuesday. A bit of national news to start the day: Starting tomorrow, you'll be able to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. The Biden Administration announced last week that all Americans can request up to four free COVID-19 tests per household. The Wisconsin Examiner writes the

Morning Update: Monday, Jan. 17

Good Morning, Madison! Happy Monday, I hope everyone had a chance to relax and refresh over the weekend. I spent mine watching horror movies, which I know isn't everyone's version of relaxation but, to each their own (if anyone has recommendations, my inbox is always open!). Today is Martin Luther

Things to do in Madison, WI: Jan. 17-23

Hi there! I hope you're looking forward to the week ahead. I've rounded up about 45 events for you. If you're going to something in-person this week, be sure to double-check event websites before heading out. A lot of organizers are shifting plans due to the unprecedented spike in Covid-19

Morning Update: Friday, Jan. 14

Good Morning, Madison! I love this suggestion from A Room of One's Own. "Bored? Depressed? Looking to perk yourself up?," the bookstore wrote on Twitter. "I am leaving good reviews for all my favorite local small businesses in Madison. I'm a little elf cheerleader throwing confetti at all my faves.

Morning Update: Thursday, Jan. 13

Good Morning, Madison! It's Thursday. Happy Thursday. Here's a little history lesson for your morning: On this day in 1922, WHA radio came to be. You might be asking "WTF is WHA?" Well, today you probably know the station better as Wisconsin Public Radio. WPR long pre-dates the creation of

Morning Update: Wednesday, Jan. 12

Good Morning, Madison! Happy Wednesday. It's the middle of the week and we've got a lot of news to cover so let's just jump right in, shall we? — Hayley 😷 The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County will begin distributing free KN95 and N95 masks today. * If you'll recall: Earlier

Morning Update: Tuesday, Jan. 11

Good Morning, Madison! It's Tuesday. Have you taken an at-home COVID-19 test recently? If so, Public Health Madison and Dane County wants to remind you to report any positive test results. Positive PCR tests are automatically reported but it's on you to report positive results from rapid tests. PHMDC says

Morning Update: Monday, Jan. 10

Good Morning, Madison. Happy Monday, folks. We've made it to another week, congratulations. Though on this cold, cold Monday, it might not be a bad idea to curl up at home and pretend it's still Sunday — wind chill values will range from -5 to -20 across southern Wisconsin. Brr!! Stay

Things to do in Madison, WI: Jan. 10-16

Hi there! Our Covid-19 case numbers keep going up, and many event organizers have moved their events to a virtual or hybrid format. For your convenience, I’ve bolded “virtual” in all the event listings this week. Be sure to double-check event websites before heading to anything in person this

Morning Update: Friday, Jan. 7

Good Morning, Madison! We've been breaking records recently — and not in a good way. Wisconsin just recorded its highest number of new cases again. In light of recent developments, we're renewing our commitment to making sure you have the information — and context — you need every day. Starting next week, we'll

Morning Update: Thursday, Jan. 6

Good Morning, Madison! It's Thursday. Where the h*ck did the week go? For the second day in a row, Wisconsin has set a new record for single-day confirmed COVID-19 cases. According to information from the state Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin recorded 10,288 new cases Tuesday. That

Morning Update: Wednesday, Jan. 5

Happy Wednesday, y'all. Do you still need a COVID-19 booster? Well, you're in luck. Public Health Madison and Dane County announced Tuesday several mobile vaccine clinics will be popping up around Dane County in the coming weeks. Locations range from the Waunakee Public Library to the Hmong Legacy Market on

Morning Update: Tuesday, Jan. 4

Good morning, Madison! It's Tuesday, when was the last time you washed your cloth masks? Here's your reminder to do just that. While waiting for those to dry, it might be time to consider upping your mask game. Wisconsin recently hit a terrifying milestone and recorded its 1,000,000th

Morning Update: Monday, Jan. 3

Today's weather: 🥶 Cold. So cold. High: 21° Low: 3° Good morning, Madison, and welcome to 2022! Happy Monday, y'all. We've officially made it to the new year and I'm so excited to kick it off with all of you. It's been nice to unplug and take a break from life's

Things to do in Madison, WI: Jan. 3-9

Hi there! It brings me no pleasure to report that Covid-19 cases recently hit an all-time high in Dane County. Thankfully, we're one of the most vaccinated counties in America. But the spike is prompting people to rethink existing plans and procedures. In just one example, downtown restaurant Lucille just

Morning Update: Friday, Dec. 24

Good morning, Madison! Happy Friday to all, and happy Christmas Eve to all who celebrate. A quick reminder: No newsletter next week. We're on vacation! Hopefully, you will be too. It's crazy to think that we're about to close out another year. In many ways, 2021 seemed like a cruel

Morning Update: Thursday, Dec. 23

Good morning, Madison! Happy Thursday! I want to flag something that we recently added to our Covid-19 resources section. A lot of people don't know this, but you can request an at-home testing kit from the state. These are not rapid tests, so you'll need to ship your sample back

Morning Update: Wednesday, Dec. 22

Good morning, Madison! It's Wednesday. We're almost through the week. Let's get right into the news today. — Hayley 🦠 Omicron is here and spreading. * Dane County reported its first case of the variant on Dec. 16. Now, the county has recorded as many as 150 cases of Omicron and that number

Morning Update: Tuesday, Dec. 21

Happy Tuesday, Madison! Today is the winter solstice, AKA the shortest day of the year. Not sure how we've gotten this far into 2021 already (never mind that 2022 is right around the corner....) yet here we are. While you might only get to catch a sliver of daylight today,

Morning Update: Monday, Dec. 20

Goooooood morning, Madison! A quick housekeeping note: Since Sam and I are both humans who enjoy activities other than work, we'll be taking next week off. What does that mean? After this week, no newsletter until 2022. (Sad!) This tends to be the time of the year when folks disconnect

Things to do in Madison, WI: Dec. 20-26

Hi there! The local events scene slows waaaaay down during this part of the year, so we are spotlighting some of the seasonal shows, plays, and holiday activities that you still have time to check out. Happy holidays! - Sam Monday, Dec. 20 * Open Mic Comedy Night at the Bur

Morning Update: Friday, Dec. 17

Good morning, Madison. We added quite a few new subscribers over the past few days, so I want to address the email replies issue again. For weird reasons, you can't reply to this email newsletter right now! To reach us, start a new message (or forward this one) and send

Morning Update: Thursday, Dec. 16

Good morning, Madison. Tonight, the city is hosting a public input meeting to vote on the final equipment that will go in the new all-inclusive playground coming to Warner Park in 2022. If you have thoughts, questions, or comments on what should be included in the park, now is the

Morning Update: Wednesday, Dec. 15

Remembering a Madison LGBTQ pioneer Good morning, Madison! It's Wednesday. Happy Wednesday. Quick heads up: There's a high wind warning that will go into effect at 6 p.m. tonight. What does that mean? Well, according to the National Weather Service, we can expect to see Southwest winds 25 to

Morning Update: Tuesday, Dec. 14

Good morning, Madison. In case you missed it, late last week, state health officials approved Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends teens 16 and older get a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months after their second dose

Morning Update: Monday, Dec. 13

Happy Monday, Madison! Did everyone have a good weekend? Big shout out to everyone who stopped by the East Side Winter Market and Tone Madison's fundraising concert! It was amazing to see so many local artists, makers, and musicians doing what they do best and on top of that, I

Things to do in Madison, WI: Dec. 13-19

Hi there! Ward off any Sunday scaries by checking out these event suggestions for the week ahead. Have a good week! - Sam Multi-day * Indigenous Winter Market at giige. Local and regional Indigenous artists, makers, and producers. Thursday and Friday. * UJAMAA Holiday Market. Saturday and Sunday. Shop Black-owned small businesses,

Morning Update: Friday, Dec. 10

Good morning, Madison! The first significant winter storm of the season is coming to Wisconsin this weekend. I get into the details below, but the brunt of the storm will probably be to our north. How are we feeling about it, folks? 🗳️ Poll: Are you excited about the possibility of

Morning Update: Thursday, Dec. 9

Good morning, Madison! It's Thursday. What's up Thursday. If you're a cat person you'll want to read this next part. City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to ban cat declawing in Madison. The ordinance was introduced in September by Ald. Lindsay Lemmer, District 3, and garnered support from a number

Morning Update: Wednesday, Dec. 8

Good morning, Madison! It's Wednesday and we've got a lot of news to cover so let's dive in. — Hayley 🏥 "We are full. Period." * Wisconsin hospital officials are sounding the alarm as the state faces another COVID-19 case surge. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the state's seven-day case

Morning Update: Tuesday, Dec. 7

Good morning, Madison! When was the last time you went to the movie theater? Personally, I saw "Dune" in IMAX a little while back and it was pretty sick (though who wouldn't love Timothée Chalamet and Oscar Isaac as a father-son duo?). While people aren't going out to the movies

Morning Update: Monday, Dec. 6

Omicron in Wisconsin Merry Monday, Madison! Remember that medallion hunt I told you about last week? Well, it only took two days for one Madisonian to crack the city's clues and find the prize. Peter Kirschmann found the 2021 Medallion Thursday, Dec. 2 during a lunchtime walk. "My friend Carrie

Things to do in Madison, WI: Dec. 6-12

Hi there! This is the first post that features event selections from the Tone Madison team. Be on the lookout for this emoji: 🟠. That's your signal that Tone's team recommends checking the event out. Tone has been a friend to the newsletter since the very beginning, and we’re excited

Morning Update: Thursday, Dec. 2

Good morning, Madison! It's Thursday, it's December 2, it's Britney Spears' birthday. Happy birthday, Britney. In case you missed it, we announced to big news yesterday: We'll be partnering with the lovely people of Tone Madison on our events coverage. No one knows the ins and outs of Madison's music

Morning Update: Friday, Dec. 3

Good morning, Madison! Some of the topics in today's newsletter are pretty heavy, but read all the way through for information on a fun popup bar and a picture of a cute cat. And, like we do every Friday, we dropped some event suggestions for the weekend at the very

Morning Update: Wednesday, Dec. 1

Good morning, Madison! It's Wednesday, also it's December now, to which I say LOL WHAT. To make the move into the end of the year a little more exciting, the city has announced a medallion hunt in Madison's parks. The search is hosted by Madison Public Library's Storyteller-in-Residence program led

Our plans for the next few months

A special members-only update Hi everyone! It’s Sam. I’ve got a couple of exciting updates for you. Up first: we now have 65 paying members. Of course, that number might not mean much to a larger media organization. But to us, it means everything. When you decided to

Morning Update: Tuesday, Nov. 30

Change reopens + Canterbury closing + COVID funding Happy Tuesday, Madison. Are you planning any outdoor getaways this winter season? Even in the cold months, Wisconsin nature has a lot to offer and campers can get their outdoor fixes now that the DNR has opened year-round camping reservations. You can make reservations

Morning Update: Monday, Nov. 29

Big 10 winners, Axe losers, and everything in between Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison! Did ya miss me? I hope everyone had a relaxing and delicious weekend. After a few

Things to do in Madison, WI: Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Hi there! We took a break from our newsletter work on Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Did you miss us? We missed you. For the rest of

Morning Update: Wednesday, Nov. 24

Today's weather: ⛅ Mostly cloudy. High: 51° Low: 31° Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. Happy Wednesday, y'all. A quick reminder: No newsletter tomorrow or Friday! But if you find yourself with

Morning Update: Tuesday, Nov. 23

Today's weather: ☀️ Mostly sunny. High: 44° Low: 24° Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. Welcome to Tuesday. In case you missed it, the CDC has opened up access to COVID-19 booster

Morning Update: Monday, Nov. 22

Today's weather: ☀️ Sunny and chilly. High: 33° Low: 20° Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. One quick housekeeping note: There will be no newsletter this Thursday or Friday morning. (Don't worry,

Things to do in Madison, WI: Nov. 21-28

Hi there! If you thought things in town were slowing down because of the holidays, think again! We have over 40 event suggestions for you to peruse. The events this week are a wonderful smorgasbord of live music, trivia, local shopping, races, and more. And of course, there's Thanksgiving itself.

Morning Update: Friday, Nov. 19

Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison! If you're a fan of our newsletter, would you mind submitting a short testimonial here? We'd like to use them to spread the word about

Morning Update: Thursday, Nov. 18

Today's Weather: ☁️ Cold and cloudy. High: 33° Low: 19° Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Gooooood morning, Madison! It's Thursday and we've got a lot of news to cover so let's just dive right

Morning Update: Wednesday, Nov. 17

Today's Weather: ☁️ Mostly cloudy. High: 51° Low: 27° Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Happy Wednesday, Madison. A quick housekeeping note: You may be receiving this newsletter at a different time than you did

Morning Update: Tuesday, Nov. 16

Today's Weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 48° Low: 24° Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. It's Tuesday, have you raked your lawn? Better yet, have you raked your curb? That's exactly what

Morning Update: Monday, Nov. 15

You might need to move your car... Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. Here's a fun fact for your Monday morning: On this day in 1887, famed American artist Georgia O'Keeffe

Things to do in Madison, WI: Nov. 15-21

Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. AD: Actors + Bible stories + The Plague = A comedy for the (dark) ages. In-person & streaming. 💧🦊🚢 Monday, Nov. 15 * Special Madison school board meeting to address safety after several fights

Morning Update: Friday, Nov. 12

Marathon traffic + a new budget Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. I just checked the weather and was surprised to see we are expected to get a small amount of snow

Morning Update: Thursday, Nov. 11

BRT update + Nurses fight for union + Local magic Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. Happy Thursday and happy Veterans Day. From 6-10 a.m. the Hy-Vee on East Washington is offering

Morning Update: Wednesday, Nov. 10

What's up at MMSD? Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. It's Wednesday, congrats to all of us for making it halfway through the week. Sometimes you just have to celebrate the

Morning Update: Tuesday, Nov. 9

Dane county's budget + fights at school + Take Me Home Tuesday Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Happy Tuesday, Madison. On Monday, the Bucks became the first NBA champions to visit the White House in

Morning Update: Monday, Nov. 8

Badger wins + Wisconsin losses + big cheese Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Goooooooood Monday, Madison! Did everyone remember to set their clocks back over the weekend? If not, it doesn't really matter since, what

Things to do in Madison, WI: Nov. 8-14

Hello again! Looking for Friday plans? MMoCA's gallery night could be a good option for you. A lot of different galleries and other organizations around town are hosting artist talks and open houses. See the full list of participating organizations here. - Sam Multi-day * Startup Week. Monday through Sunday. Webinars,

Morning Update: Friday, Nov. 5

Thoughts on high school football, Your Honor? Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Happy Friday. I'm already thinking about the next events post, which will be published Sunday. Do you know about something cool

Morning Update: Thursday, Nov. 4

Football drama + COVID updates + Old canoes Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison! It's Thursday, for everyone keeping score at home. Two scuba divers recently made a historic discovery sitting at the

Morning Update: Wednesday, Nov. 3

Maps on maps on maps Happy Wednesday, Madison. Today is the first day of the city's Be Bright at Night Campaign, which aims to encourage safety among pedestrians and bikers and lower barriers to accessing bike lights. Pretty neat! This is the second year the city has run the campaign.

Morning Update: Tuesday, Nov. 2

Goodbye Terrace chairs + hello Vel Phillips statue + Mask mandate Happy Tuesday, Madison. The beginning of November marks the celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The celebration spans multiple days and marks an occasion to remember and honor those who have passed on. Traditionally celebrated in

Morning Update: Monday, Nov.1

A whole new month Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison! It's Monday, and the start of a new month. Crazy how times flies. How was your Halloweekend? Despite the the University

Events: Nov. 1 - 7

Oooh lookie. Over 40 events happening this week. Hi there! Sharing is caring. You don't need to be an official event organizer to share event details with us. It's hard for us to stay on top of everything, so we could really use your help! - Sam Monday, Nov. 1

Morning Update: Friday, Oct. 29

Redistricting + road closures Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison. Hayley is doing a live interview today. She’ll be chatting with members of Star 67, which is part of the lineup

Morning Update: Thursday, Oct. 28

A haunting campus story Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Gather 'round, kids because I'm about to tell you a terrifying tale that is — unfortunately — 100% true. The year is 1979. The place is

Morning Update: Wednesday, Oct. 27

School board update + bike theft + non-stop flights Good morning Madison. Let's just dive right into today's stories! — Hayley 🎒 The Madison School Board said no more detentions for kids in 4k-5 grade. * The board unanimously approved a resolution to create a suspension moratorium for students in grades 4K-5. * For more: Scott

Morning Update: Tuesday, Oct. 26

Election investigation deja vu Good morning, Madison. Have you ever dreamed of living in a world where the spooky and scary roam freely all year round? For one Madison couple, that fantasy is their reality. BJ and Eileen Winslow own and operate Dapper Cadaver, a specialty prop shop with a

Morning Update: Monday, Oct. 25

Wolf hunt on hold Gooooood morning, Madison! It's officially Halloween week AND homecoming week for UW-Madison. If you're looking for things to do, we've got you covered! Sam really outdid himself in this week's events post, we've highlighted all the meetings, panels, concerts, and movie screenings (and more!) you could

The best Halloween events in Madison

All the events. All the music. All the scary movies. Hi there! Yes, Freakfest is cancelled this year. There's still a lot going on, though. Looking to celebrate a sober holiday? Check out the trivia event at the zoo on Friday. Looking for kid-friendly stuff? We've got you covered. Keep

Morning Update: Friday, Oct. 22

Paisan's and popup shops Happy Friday, Madison! I hope you have a good day. You deserve it. By the way, it’s not too late to tell us about your events that are happening next week. I’ll check submissions again tomorrow morning. - Sam 🏠 Red Caboose and Movin' Out

Morning Update: Thursday, Oct. 21

New voting maps + doomed abortion bills + jail money Happy Thursday, Madison! Here's a feel-good story to start your morning off the right way. Allana Randall, a 2018 University of Wisconsin graduate, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma while living abroad in Taiwan in 2020. (I promise this gets happier.) She

Morning Update: Wednesday, Oct. 20

Target on State St.?! In THIS economy?! Happy Wednesday, Madison! Love it or hate it, the new State Street Target is open for business. It's a smaller version of the big box store and part of a growing trend by the retailer to shoehorn itself into tighter, more densely populated

Morning Update: Tuesday, Oct. 19

A case of friendly fire on State Street Happy Tuesday, Madison. Remember when we all become Bucks fans earlier this year? Well, everyone's favorite Milwaukee team (sorry, Brewers) will receive their championship rings tonight before kicking off their new season in a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. The pre-game ceremony

Morning Update: Monday, Oct. 18

A weekend of protests Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison! Here's a historical fact to start off the week: On this day in 1967, club-wielding cops clashed with students protesting the

Events: Oct. 18-24

It's going to be a big week for people who love Halloween and/or learning stuff. Hi there! What are you looking forward to this week? Email me at sam@madisonminutes.com. I'd love to hear about it. A suggestion for you: The Wisconsin Science Festival and the Wisconsin Book

Morning Update: Friday, Oct. 15

CurderBurger + graduation rates Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Happy Friday, everyone! Be sure to check out the events at the bottom of the newsletter. There's a lot going on this weekend! - Sam

Morning Update: Thursday, Oct. 14

Why hundreds of students walked out of East High Good morning, Madison! Sources tell me that, believe it or not, today is Thursday. This means that tomorrow is the big day — Culver's CurderBurger day. A quick heads up, the first two stories in today's newsletter deal with matters of sexual

Morning update: Wednesday, Oct. 13

Where to get a COVID booster Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Happy Wednesday, friends. We've got a lot of news to cover this morning so let's just dive right in. — Hayley P.S.

Morning update: Tuesday, Oct. 12

Becky's leaving + workers striking + bears chillin' Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good Tuesday, Madison. It's hard to believe that Madison Minutes has only been around for six months. In a way, it feels

Morning update: Monday, Oct. 11

Monday in Madison Madison Minutes is a free daily morning newsletter. Sign up here to get the scoop on news and events in our community. Good morning, Madison! Last week we spent some time looking at the mayor's proposed 2022 operating budget, which includes $1.4 million to fund a

Events: Oct. 11-17

48 suggestions for the week ahead Hi there! We get questions from time to time about how we choose events for these posts, so I wanted to share a little bit about the process. * Every week, I check the websites of 46 primary sources (mostly event venues and local organizations)

Candy corn brats + new vaccine clinic

Morning Update: Friday, Oct. 8, 2020

The difference between the Town and the City of Madison

By Hayley Sperling When you say “Madison,” are you talking about the Town of Madison or the City of Madison? Because there’s a difference. There are in fact two Madisons in Dane County — but there won’t be for much longer. Soon, the town will be absorbed by the

Subpoenas, rumors, PFAS, oh my!

Morning Update: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021

A look at the city's budget

Morning update: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021

Morning Update: Tuesday, Oct. 5

New mask mandate, same old mask mandate Good morning, Madison! By now you may or may not have heard that the city has officially extended its indoor mask mandate through Nov. 5. Nothing in the mandate has changed, but here's a refresher: Everyone age 2 and older is required to

Welcome home, Dumpty Humpty

Morning Update: Monday, Oct. 4

Events: Oct. 4-10

How about a yarn shop hop? Food truck night? Open mic comedy? Hi there! I hope everyone finds something interesting in this week's events post. I've been sorting through the feedback we've gotten over the past couple of weeks, and there's a clear need for us to include more kid-friendly

Morning Update: Friday, Oct. 1st

A happy ending Good morning, Madison. Choose your own adventure: I [regret/am thrilled] to inform you that it is now October. I know you are [saddened/delighted] by the colder weather that awaits us. - Sam 🧾 Willy Street Co-op says it has “not been able to substantiate” allegations that

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 30

Curderburger is coming Happy Thursday, Madison! Last night the Madison School Board attempted to hold its planned public hearing on the renaming of James Madison Memorial High School. But of course, since we live in highly technological society, that comes with technical difficulties. The meeting was supposed to be a

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 29

Keeping up with the capitol Good morning, Madison! As you may or may not know, Madison Minutes is a two-person show: myself, and co-founder Sam Hoisington. We have no parent organization, no venture capitalists behind us, and certainly no trust funds (though one can always dream). Nope, just the two

Morning Update: Tuesday, Sept. 28

Good morning, Madison! It's Tuesday, but more than that, it's National Voter Registration Day. In celebration, the Madison City Clerk’s Office and partner organizations are hosting voter registration drives across town today. Two "community hubs" — one at United Way of Dane County’s parking lot at 2059 Atwood Ave.

Morning update: Monday, Sept. 27

Keeping score of Wisconsin sports Good morning, Madison! It's Monday, and I'd bet that more than a handful of y'all are waking up with a Packers-induced hangover. Some game, huh. We've got the details on that and more this morning, so let's get to it. — Hayley 🏈 Your Wisconsin sports roundup

Events: Sept. 27-Oct. 3

So many options! Hi there! I can already tell that October is going to be a big month for “Hocus Pocus” screenings. I’m going to keep a running tally and see how many screenings there are by the end of the month. One thing we’re still working through

Morning Update: Friday, Sept. 24

When to expect those fall colors Good morning, Madison. It's fall, which means it's time to share one of the best Onion articles ever produced: Mr. Autumn Man Walking Down Street With Cup Of Coffee, Wearing Sweater Over Plaid Collared Shirt Enjoy your weekend! - Sam 🕺 There’s some confusion

Morning Update: Thursday, Sept. 23

What's up in City Council? Good morning, Madison! Happy Thursday, friends. We're almost through another week. But first, we've got lots of news to get into. — Hayley 🏢 The latest from City Council. * COVID-19 relief: On Tuesday, the council voted to accept another $6.1 million for additional emergency rental assistance

Morning Update: Wednesday, Sept. 22

To the wolves Good morning, Madison. It's Wednesday, my friends. Have you ever thought to yourself "Wow, I wish I could drink a beer that has such a high alcohol content that it's illegal in 15 states"? If you said yes, Samuel Adams has a treat for you. The Boston

Morning update: Tuesday, Sept. 21

Where do we put Wonder Bar? Good morning, Madison! Happy Tuesday to all who celebrate. Let's jump right into the news today. — Hayley 🦠 Rebecca Kleefisch tested positive for covid-19. * The former lieutenant governor tested positive on Friday. Her spokesperson told the State Journal that she was likely exposed "while at

Morning Update: Monday, Sept. 20

RIP Freakfest & congrats to the class of 2020 Merry Monday, Madison! Here's a big ol' national story to start your week: Pfizer announced this morning that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children 5 to 11 years old. This is huge. Why? Because according to the New York

Events: Sept. 20-26

Planning for the week ahead... Hi there! Would you mind participating in our poll one last time? Yes, even if you did it before. 😊 This is just the 5th time we've sent a standalone events post, so we're still refining our process. Thanks! - Sam Multi-day * Fall Restaurant Week through

Morning Update: Friday, Sept. 17

7 things you should know for Friday Good morning, Madison! Friday is my favorite day of the week. Why? Because I get to email all of you. I used to do this every day before Hayley came on board. Now, I focus on administrative stuff most days. There's a lot

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 16

Schools in session, so is COVID Good morning, Madison! For anyone keeping track, it's Thursday. If there are still people in your circles who need to get a COVID-19 vaccine, this Saturday would be the perfect day to do it. Why? It's International Red Panda Day and Henry Vilas Zoo

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 15

A glimpse inside Fort McCoy Good morning, Madison. Happy Wednesday! We've got a lot of news to get through today so lets dive right in, shall we? — Hayley 🇦🇫 Updates from Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy. * The Fort McCoy military base has not yet been made open to the press but

5 ways we're moving Madison Minutes forward

A members-only update Hi, Madison Minutes members! We’ve been keeping you updated via the members-only Facebook Group, but I wanted to summarize some of our recent work in an email, too. It’s been five months since we started Madison Minutes. Now that we have a solid email newsletter

Morning Update: Tuesday, Sept. 14

iPhone updates, COVID costs, and more Good morning, Madison! I know this is *Madison* Minutes, but here's a quick national story that you may have missed but need to know. If you own any Apple products — specifically iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches — you might be at risk of a major

Morning Update: Monday, Sept. 13

It's here. Monday. Good morning, Madison! It's Monday and we've made it to a new week, but before we dive into today's news, we have a conclusion to last week's taco festival saga: it's canceled. Over. RIP. Breese Stevens Field made the announcement over the weekend, saying they  "weren’t

Events: September 13-19

Hi, everyone! I hope you're feeling ready for the week ahead. Would you mind participating in the poll at the bottom of this email? We're trying to make our events posts as useful as possible. Help us include more of what interests you! - Sam Multi-day * The Cap Times Idea

Morning Update: Friday, Sept. 10

Mask mandate extended + a record number of pardons Good morning, Madison. It's been about three weeks since we moved our newsletter to Bulletin. It's been a mostly pleasant experience so far, but there's been one big bump in the road: our replies go a black hole. What do I mean?

Morning Update: Thursday, Sept. 9

The taco saga deepens... Good morning, Madison! Remember when we said maybe don't go to next week's Taco Fest at Breese Stevens Field? After catching wind of the questionable and nefarious practices that have occurred at other festivals put on by the same events company across the country, Breese is

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 8

Good morning, Madison! We're halfway through the week. Today we're talking about everything from booze, to felonies, to sports, to fashion, and more! Read on to get in the know. — Hayley 🍻 Y'all been drinking? Tax data says yes. * Alcohol taxes collected in Wisconsin jumped nearly 17% in the last fiscal

Morning update: Tuesday, Sept. 7

Good morning, Madison! Yesterday we published two original stories: * 5 ways to help renters facing eviction in Dane County * Worried about being evicted in Dane County? Start here. Below are some highlights from the first story we think are important for everyone. Donate. The Tenant Resource Center, Freedom Inc., Urban

Morning update: Monday, Sept. 6

Good morning, Madison. Happy Labor Day! Please be extra nice to those who don't have the day off, the world can be a cruel place. Now, on to the news. — Hayley 😷 COVID-19 cases are surging across the state and hospitals are stressed. * According to PBS Wisconsin, the wave of COVID-19

Worried about being evicted in Dane County? Start here.

Now that the Supreme Court has ended a federal eviction moratorium, know the basics and the available resources. This article is intended to help people who are afraid they may be evicted from their homes for nonpayment of rent. If you are not experiencing housing insecurity, but wish to help

5 ways to help renters facing eviction in Dane County

Where to begin as the country faces a possible wave of evictions. This article is intended to share ways that people can help those facing eviction. If you are worried that you may be evicted yourself, read our companion article here. There are several reasons renters get evicted. The most

Events: Sept. 6-12

Shrek is love. Shrek is life. And the iconic Shrekfest is this week. - Sam Multi-day * The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show. Thursday through Saturday. Virtual. Classes, vendors, contests. Free. * Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. Friday through Sunday in Jefferson. Vendors, quilt raffle, sheep shows, art classes, newborn lambs. $10 for

Morning Update: Friday, Sept. 3

Good morning, Madison! The Covid-19 stats are back! Scroll to the bottom to see what I'm talking about. Hope you have a good weekend! - Sam 🏡 Wondering how you can help Afghan refugees? * The Wisconsin Department of Children and families has compiled a "how to help" page on its website.

Morning update: Thursday, Sept. 2

Good morning, Madison! Happy Thursday, y'all. We're almost to the weekend but before we get there, there's a lot of news to talk about. So let's get right to it. — Hayley 😷 Mask up, kiddos. * Madison Metropolitan School District announced that students and staff in elementary and middle school must wear

Morning update: Wednesday, Sept. 1

Good morning, Madison! It's September. How did we get here? Does time mean anything anymore? Do we care? I digress. Last week, Sam went on a fun lil' reporting trip to The Boneyard and made some furry friends along the way. It may or may not be exactly what it

Morning update: Tuesday, Aug. 31

Good morning, Madison! It's Tuesday and we've got a lot of news to talk about so let's get to it. — Hayley 💉 Madison public schools are one step closer to a vaccine mandate for staff. * Last night, the School Board unanimously approved a resolution directing district officials to create a staff

Morning update: Monday, Aug. 30

How to prepare for move-in week Good Morning, Madison. It's Monday and the second day of UW-Madison's official move-in week. From Aug. 29 through Sept. 2, more than 8,000 Badgers will move their lives into university dorms and wreak havoc on the city's already-scary traffic system. If you don't

Events: Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Correction 8/31: We originally listed the Badger football game and related festivities under the wrong day. They are on Saturday. Badger football is back! If that's your thing, scroll down to Saturday to see some tailgating options. And if that's not your thing, we have 37 other suggestions for

Morning Update: Friday, August 27

Good morning, Madison! And happy Friday. It's been a long time since I've written a Friday newsletter and honestly, there's a lot of news today. Let's jump right in. — Hayley P.S. How are you liking the new look? Don't forget that we respond to all of your emails, so

Morning Update: Thursday, August 26

Good morning, Madison! It's been a few days since I've had the chance to grace your inboxes and I'm so excited to be back. Big thanks to Sam who covered everything so smoothly while I was on vacation. Today marks my first time sending our beloved Madison Minutes via our

Morning Update: Wednesday, August 25

An academic interest in shrooms Good Morning, Madison. I keep forgetting to say something, but you can expect Covid-19 vaccination stats to make their way back to the newsletter soon. I've been talking to a few public health experts about how we can improve that section. There's a lot of

Morning Update: Tuesday, August 24

Good Morning, Madison. Just as a quick reminder, due to our new email platform: ❌ Don't reply to this email. We won't get your reply if you do. If you reply to the emails we send through Bulletin (our new email platform) they go to a strange black hole. I'm sure

Morning Update: Monday, August 23

Wait... are these lasers for kids? Good morning, Madison. Things are going to look different today. Feel free to let us know what you think by emailing contact@madisonminutes.com. Let's get to the news, but first I need to tell you about a quirk with our new email platform.

Events: August 23-29

Woah woah woah. What is Madison Minutes doing in my inbox on Sunday? Good question, reader. A while back, we asked you when you start making your weekend plans. The majority of you said you think about your plans early in the week. With that in mind, we're making a

Morning Update: Friday, August 20

Good morning, Madison! I just drew the winners for our gift card giveaway. Later this morning, I’ll be reaching out to the 75 people who won with details on how to claim their Madison Originals gift cards. - Sam 🏘️ Afghan refugees could be resettled in the Madison area. The