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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

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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.”

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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.

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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...

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John Nolen Drive causeway closing temporarily next week

MADISON, Wis. — Bridge construction will close John Nolen Drive along the causeway next week, the City of Madison's Mobility and Infrastructure Division said.

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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...

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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...

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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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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.

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New Lansing Bridge opens connecting Iowa, Wisconsin

The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. Residents and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin are once again served by a vital connection, as the new $165 million Lansing Bridge officially opened on Nov. 6 in a ceremony attended by officials of both states. The...

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School air samples signal early flu activity in Dane County

Flu activity is increasing earlier than expected in Dane County — in September, flu air samples from three of 27 schools were detected, compared to zero cases at the same time last year, according to a press release from Public Health Madison & Dane County. While overall rates remain...

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Boys & Girls Club of Dane County names new president, CEO

MADISON, Wis. — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County named Dr. Leslie M. Petty as chief executive officer and president starting on Jan. 4. Petty will succeed interim CEO Taylor Johnson who has served in the role since the passing of longtime CEO Michael Johnson in June.

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Repealing Act 10: Money Machine Would Restart, Putting Teachers Unions Back on Both Sides of Bargaining Table

Repealing Act 10 would bring back more than bargaining. Act 10 ended a system in which school districts pulled union dues straight from teachers’ paychecks, union contracts helped a health insurer WEAC founded cover about two-thirds of Wisconsin school districts, and taxpayers paid 99.2% of state retirement system contributions in 2010. Once districts could shop, Appleton cut $3.1 million from its health insurance bill with the same insurer and the same coverage. WEAC’s revenue fell about 74% in the seven years after paying dues became a choice. Now WEAC, whose PAC gave Gov.-elect David Crowley $86,000, says it is “ready to reclaim our rightful place at the bargaining table.” Crowley has promised to repeal Act 10 in full.

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Sun Prairie superintendent applies for Wisconsin principal license; board says it stands behind him

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed has submitted a new application for a Wisconsin principal license, and the Sun Prairie school board’s vice president says the board continues to stand behind him as he works through the state’s licensing process. The Wisconsin Department...

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City of Janesvillle could turn to operating referendum to float 2028 budget

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Tuesday headlines: Voters will see another referendum on the April 2027 ballot — but not for development on the GM/JATCO site. Instead, it will be to help fund city operations for the 2028 budget. Kylie Balk-Yaatenen reports from Janesville City Hall. Local nonprofit group Faire Market Institute, a cottage industry led by manager Alicia Klos, is launching The Janesville Mall Holiday Market at Uptown Janesville, the official name for the mall's new winter market. A proposed resolution going before a Rock County Board committee on Wednesday would allow Rock Haven, the county-owned nursing home, to accept referrals for residents outside of Rock County . Rock Haven only allows referrals for care from residents in Rock County. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

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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 · 2d

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McFarland grows by nearly 400 residents following annexation vote

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. McFarland’s Village Board voted unanimously Tuesday to annex the April Hills subdivision in the town of Blooming Grove on the village’s border with Madison.

Mcfarland, WI · 1d

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Madison schools finding general success with stricter cellphone bans

Madison Metropolitan School District teachers, administrators and even students report that legally required cellphone bans in the city’s public schools have had an overall positive effect on students’ learning. With cellphones in nearly every high schooler’s pocket and generative artificial intelligence exploding in popularity, students’ attention is pulled...

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