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Judge will weigh whether to appoint a special prosecutor for Ridglan Farms
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Rhonda Lanford sets evidentiary hearing for July 10 as animal rights activists allege mistreatment of beagles. Read more
Apr 18, 2024
Additional $1 million in city funds would move Park Street grocery forward, says owner Kristie Maurer
Kristie Maurer has been waiting for a year to sign a lease with the city of Madison for the grocery store she hopes to open on Park Street. She is now waiting to see if an additional $1 million in city funding is approved for final improvements. Read more
Apr 16, 2024
Exiting Wisconsin legislators face declaration deadline
The state’s new legislative boundaries have dozens of legislators, and potential first-time candidates, deciding whether to run from where they now live or move to new districts or retire. Read more
Apr 15, 2024
The blood-stained wedding dress
Our friends came over for a costume party — we still had a basement full of liquor from our wedding to get rid of—and we proudly showed off our costumes, including the bloodstains.’ Read more
Apr 13, 2024
How is Madison fighting climate change?
‘There’s an increasing awareness that the national governments are not going to be able to meet their climate pollution reduction goals without [local] governments taking action,' says Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
Working 9-5
All of the members of Ability Ambassadors have an intellectual or developmental disability, and some have more than one. All are employed and all live independently. Read more
Apr 10, 2024
Urban League looks to develop another major project on Madison’s South Park Street
The Urban League of Greater Madison wants to expand the ‘South Madison Renaissance’ to the redevelopment of the former south transfer point on Park Street. The group has previously collaborated with the city’s CDA on the Black Business Hub. Read more
Apr 9, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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