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‘Like nothing else’
This year my focus at the total solar eclipse was all about photos. I invested in a proper camera and an adapter for my telescope, and connected the camera to an iPad to share the view with others. Read more
Apr 9, 2024
Wisconsin voters throw shade on Biden, Trump
In the April 2 primary, 21% of Republican voters rejected Trump and 11% of Democratic voters rejected Biden. Read more
Apr 8, 2024
Behind the Isthmus cover: April 2024
The front cover this month honors the gardeners who tend to thousands of community garden plots around Dane County. And hey, April is National Gardening Month! Read more
Apr 5, 2024
Historic maybe, landmarked no
Historic buildings in poor condition on State Street won’t be demolished. But the city also won’t have the same tools as it does in other historic parts of town to order repairs. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
Fireworks at Mallards ballpark could wait until bald eaglet can fly
Activists fought the addition of more fireworks at the Duck Pond this summer. The Mallards are still adding another show, but making accommodations for some Warner Park wildlife. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
Ridglan Farms critics want their day in court
Denied a trial, animal rights activists are seeking a special prosecutor to go after dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
Facing a deadline, the race is on to ensure future of Madison supportive housing complexes
With operating funds for Madison’s supportive housing complexes set to expire by the end of May, officials are working quickly to negotiate a sale and resolve debt. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
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Patrick Miles, Jeff Weigand fend off challengers to retain Dane County Board seats
Board chair Patrick Miles held on to his seat Tuesday night, as did the board’s lone conservative. If Miles is reelected board chair he will be appointing the interim county executive when Joe Parisi retires. Read more
Apr 3, 2024
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Dane County protest vote against Biden highest in the state
Dane County Democratic primary voters cast the loudest protest vote of Joe Biden in the state, with more than 14% of voters choosing "uninstructed” on their ballot. Read more
Apr 3, 2024
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You are entering…The Wisconsin Zone
This year 141 films were submitted for Wisconsin’s Own, with 40 making it into the festival. Isthmus talks to eight of the filmmakers. Read more
Apr 3, 2024
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Downsizing of Wisconsin’s higher education institutions will continue
Every campus closing, and every layoff, hurts local communities by damaging their economies and their public image as thriving and viable. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
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New scholarship at UW-Madison promises a ‘pipeline’ for Native students
A new scholarship program at UW will cover the full cost of undergraduate attendance, including tuition and room and board, for students enrolled in a federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe. Read more
Mar 28, 2024
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In the April issue
You are entering…The Wisconsin Zone
This year 141 films were submitted for Wisconsin’s Own, with 40 making it into the festival. Isthmus talks to eight of the filmmakers. Read more
Desperately seeking choice
A number of third party candidates have emerged to address voter dissatisfaction in the all-but-certain presidential candidates. Votes for the 'uninstructed' camp are another sign of frustration. Read more
Ridglan Farms critics want their day in court
Denied a trial, animal rights activists are seeking a special prosecutor to go after dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Hank’s Burgers & Fish Fry takes indulgence to different areas
The focus is on what some call guilty pleasure food: hamburgers, cheesesteaks, fried chicken sandwiches, and Wisconsin fish fry. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: April 2024
The front cover this month honors the gardeners who tend to thousands of community garden plots around Dane County. And hey, April is National Gardening Month! Read more