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Meet the Madison comedian who will become Wisconsin’s first transgender legislator

For much of her life, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford did not envision herself entering politics. She chuckles when she remembers a high school trip she took to Washington D.C. “I was like, “Let’s go to Georgetown and shop,”‘ the Madison alder recalled in an interview with WPR. “The older I got, and … especially after I transitioned, I realized how impactful politics are on our daily lives.”

Madison, WI · 3d

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First WI School District Dissolves in 30 Years

For the first time in 36 years, a public school district in Wisconsin will dissolve. On Thursday, the School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously to approve the dissolution of the financially troubled Hustisford School District. The decision makes Hustisford the first school district in Wisconsin to dissolve since the Ondossagon School District dissolved into the Ashland, Washburn and Drummond School Districts in 1990.

Hustisford, WI · 2d

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5 things to do in Madison this weekend: November 13-15

Native Art Market Curated by Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore, the annual market brings more than 40 Native artists presenting everything from beadwork, porcupine quillwork and Ho-Chunk quilting to contemporary jewelry, textiles, metalwork and clothing. Several artists are also teaching workshops in the months surrounding the market. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St. Chazen Museum of Art Open House The Chazen Museum of Art welcomes visitors to its newly reimagined galleries spanning both the Elvehjem and Chazen buildings. The celebration includes dance performances inspired by works by Alexander Calder, Sam Gilliam and Louise Nevelson; hands-on printmaking and origami; guided gallery and architecture tours; and a performance by the Badger Brass Quintet. Nov. 14, noon-4 p.m., 750 University Ave. Madison Cocktail Festival More than 20 spirits brands, distillers and cocktail producers gather for tasting events spanning established names and indie makers. The lineup includes Angel's Envy, Broker's Gin, Wisconsin's Dancing Goat Distillery and specialty importer Haus Alpen, who portfolio includes liqueurs, amaros and apertifs favored by bartenders. Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m., Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green Brew Lights Henry Vilas Zoo's after-hours tasting event combines regional beverage sampling with access to the grounds

Madison, WI · 2d

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Street closures announced for Madison Marathon

MADISON, Wis. — Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Madison Marathon this weekend.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Opinion | Remembering a simpler time

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. I just wrote a column about Stu Levitan's "Madison, the Illustrated History, 1932-1979," a powerful documentation of the city's years, as Levitan describes it, "through the heart of the 20th century."

Madison, WI · 1d

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Health officials seek dog after bite near Madison park

MADISON, Wis. — Public Health Madison and Dane County is seeking information about a dog that bit a person on a pedestrian path near Flagstone Park on Monday afternoon.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin Governor-elect David Crowley gets flu, COVID-19 vaccines at UW Health in Madison

Crowley said getting vaccinated is something everyone should be doing with measles and other illnesses on the rise in Wisconsin.

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UW Health nurses advocate for Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act

The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. Following the success of Democratic candidates in last week’s midterm elections, UW Health nurses are vowing to pass the Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act. The measure would restore full collective bargaining rights for thousands of...

Madison, WI · 1d

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SEIU Wisconsin calls for bill to restore UW Health union rights

After a seven-year campaign to reinstate union rights at UW Health hospitals in Madison, organizers are looking to the incoming Democratic governor and majority in the Legislature to help finish the job. Service Employees International Union’s Wisconsin branch mobilized support across the state for winning candidates — from Gov.-elect David...

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Nationwide FAA halt could impact Wisconsin vs. Maryland kickoff time

As of a few hours ago, the Wisconsin Badgers had officially touched ground at the Baltimore/Washington International airport. UW left early enough so they were able to land at BWI before the FAA halted flights across the country. Seeing as most college football teams who have a game on Saturday, Nov. 14, were flying out on Friday, Nov. 13, that didn't bode well for a ton of programs. 12 major teams were left grounded while the likes of Auburn and Purdue switched to a bus method of transportation. Now, according to On3's Ross Dellenger , it seems like the start time for certain games may be impacted. Conference officials are in dialogue with media partners about adjusting kickoff times of impacted games, potentially swapping time slots with other games. Several teams have returned to campus as airport staff informed administrators that the grounding could last 8 more hours. https://t.co/ZxfrK7dMGa — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 13, 2026 "Conference officials are in dialogue with media partners about adjusting kickoff times of impacted games, potentially swapping time slots with other games," he said. "Several teams have returned to campus as airport staff informed administrators that the grounding could last 8 more hours." Big

Madison, WI · 13h

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Incoming governor discusses plan to close GBCI as closing date moves back

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Governor-elect David Crowley, who will replace Gov. Evers, said closing GBCI will require working with legislators and the community, as the prison’s closing date has moved back. Evers expressed hope nearly two years ago to close the aging and overcrowded prison by 2029. Last...

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Operations Begin Soon at Madison's New Regional Bus Terminal

Final preparations are underway at the City of Madison's new State Street Regional Bus Terminal, a transformative transportation facility which will serve regional bus carriers and passengers traveling to and from Madison. The community has shown tremendous excitement and anticipation for the new terminal, and the City of Madison is...

Madison, WI · 21h

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Wisconsin Has 7 Old-School Bowling Alley Bars Where The Friday Fish Fry Is Surprisingly Good

In Wisconsin, Friday night means fish, and some of the best plates come from places where you can also pick up a spare. Bowling alley bars have quietly been serving the fish fry for years, often with bigger portions and lower prices than you might expect. This list covers seven...

Door County, WI · 3d

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Possible Middleton land swap sparks debate over apartments near Quarry Hill

MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) -A possible land swap near Quarry Hill Conservancy in Middleton is raising questions from neighbors concerned about apartment development along Terrace Avenue, even as city staff say the idea could expand the conservancy. Under the alternative outlined by city staff, developer New Year Investments would convey a...

Middleton, WI · 3d

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This Small Wisconsin Town Quietly Holds The Record For Most Historic Buildings In The Entire State

Mineral Point, Wisconsin doesn’t announce itself loudly, and that’s actually part of what makes it so good. It just sits there in the hills of Iowa County, full of centuries-old limestone buildings and remarkable history, waiting patiently for people to figure out that it exists. The people who...

Mineral Point, WI · 2d

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Oregon School District joins social media lawsuit

At its Monday, Nov. 9 meeting, the Oregon School District Board of Education unanimously voted to join the class action lawsuit against social media companies because of the effects these platforms have on students’ mental health. There is a nationwide movement to have a class action against various social...

Oregon, WI · 2d

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City celebrates opening of Uptown Hills Townhouses

The City of Fitchburg recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Uptown Hills Townhomes, a new workforce housing development that adds 24 townhomes to the community and expands housing opportunities for individuals and families. According to a city news release, the development marks another important step in the City's ongoing efforts to...

Fitchburg, WI · 1d

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Families have two years after a veteran’s burial to claim VA’s $1,032 burial allowance for a non-service-connected death

The Department of Veterans Affairs pays a $1,032 burial allowance and a $1,032 plot allowance for veterans who died on or after Oct. 1, 2026, and families of a veteran whose death was not service-connected have two years after the burial to file. The amounts went up from $1,002 for deaths in the year that […]

Janesville, WI · 3d

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New Assembly Speaker, Gun policy recommendations, Funk drummer biography

We talk to Wisconsin’s new Democratic Assembly Speaker about her priorities leading the state legislature. Then, we learn about new gun violence policy recommendations for Wisconsin. And, we hear the story of prolific funk drummer Clyde Stubblefield, who called Wisconsin home. New Democratic Assembly Speaker Greta Neubauer. We talk...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Dane County 2027 budget, ‘Turning the Corner,’ signed into law

MADISON, Wis. — Dane County’s 2027 budget was signed Thursday into law. The budget, titled “Turning the Corner,” outlines how the county can remain fiscally sustainable in the long run. The Dane County Board of Supervisors approved the budget, which includes more than $861 million in...

Dane County, WI · 1d

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