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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 23/04/2026
Babcock Dairy scoops up a new flavor to honor best-selling author James Patterson and his wife, Sue Patterson, a Badger alum and longtime donor. Read more: go.madison.com/pattersons?utm_mediu… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 23/04/2026
Wisconsin is suing a handful of sports betting and prediction market platforms, including Kalshi, Robinhood and Polymarket, for flouting the state’s ban on sports betting outside of tribal casinos. Read more: go.madison.com/sportsbetting?utm_me…
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 22/04/2026
Several culinary bigwigs are getting together for a BBQ Fest at Seven Acre Dairy Company. Read more: go.madison.com/bbqfest?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 21/04/2026
Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, is urging Wisconsin to protect the dogs at Ridglan Farms. Read more: go.madison.com/ridglanpocan?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 17/04/2026
Trudy, the peregrine falcon who nests at Madison Gas and Electric, has laid her eggs. Read more: go.madison.com/peregrine?utm_medium… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 11/04/2026
The Wisconsin Heights school community came together Friday to celebrate something extra special: One of their education assistants is donating a kidney to her coworker next week. Read more here: go.madison.com/kidney?utm_medium=so… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 09/04/2026
One Social Food Hall, which opened in October, is adding two shops and more seating on its outdoor promenade that overlooks Lake Monona. Read more: go.madison.com/onesocial?utm_medium… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 07/04/2026
Blind Shot Social Club, popular for its non-alcoholic cocktails, is closing up shop after almost five years in business. Read more: go.madison.com/blindshot?utm_medium… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 06/04/2026
The Essen Haus is sticking around: After a much-publicized sale ultimately fell through, the owner has decided to keep the long-time Madison establishment open, with a bit of renovating. Read more: go.madison.com/essenhaus?utm_medium… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 02/04/2026
A Verona high schooler has won a $400,000 scholarship to cover all college costs, thanks to an anonymous donor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Read more: go.madison.com/scholarship?utm_medi… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 01/04/2026
Madison joins the Yemeni coffee chop trend with Qamaria on the West Side, which opened in November and has become a popular international hub. Read more: go.madison.com/qamaria?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 31/03/2026
Madison's Hastings Cameron was announced Tuesday as a finalist for a James Beard Award in the Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category. Read more: go.madison.com/cameron?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 23/03/2026
Expect to see a lot more of Cousins Maine Lobster in and around Madison: Two franchise owners are adding a truck dedicated to this area. Read more here: go.madison.com/cousins?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 20/03/2026
Will the Madison School District rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School, in light of sexual assault allegations against its namesake? Read more here: go.madison.com/chavez?utm_medium=so… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 19/03/2026
Restaurant review: Haven is a tasty and affordable fusion of Chinese, American Chinese and Korean cuisine. Read more: go.madison.com/haven?utm_medium=soc… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 12/03/2026
Restaurant review: If you're looking to splurge, One Prime is one of the best places to do it. Read more: go.madison.com/oneprime?utm_medium=… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 10/03/2026
Want a piece of Porta Bella? Here's when keepsakes, supplies and equipment from the now-closed Italian restaurant are going up for auction. Read more: go.madison.com/portaauction?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 05/03/2026
Who loves going out for breakfast? 🥞Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe has opened a Madison location. Read more: go.madison.com/golden?utm_medium=so… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 05/03/2026
The Madison school district is transitioning away from pre-packaged lunches toward more made-from-scratch meals. Read more: go.madison.com/scratchlunch?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 03/03/2026
Looking back at 5 Madison-area restaurants and bars that were open for decades before closing in recent years. Read more: go.madison.com/oldrestaurants?utm_m… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 02/03/2026
The owners of Zafferano, the Indian-Italian fusion restaurant that opened a year ago in Fitchburg, are starting a new place on Capitol Square. Read more: go.madison.com/eloura?utm_medium=so… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 27/02/2026
Sofra Family Bistro in Middleton is closing Sunday after 35 years. Read more:https://go.madison.com/sofra?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 24/02/2026
Video: Longtime Porta Bella customers share their special memories as the popular Italian restaurant gets ready to close Saturday after 58 years. Read more: go.madison.com/portastories?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 24/02/2026
Harry Styles fans in the Madison area get a second chance to hear his new album early. Strictly Discs is hosting a listening party March 5. Read more: go.madison.com/harrystyles2?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 21/02/2026
Every Sunday, the Foxie Dippers meet up for a very cold plunge into the Yahara River. Read more here: go.madison.com/foxiedippers?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 20/02/2026
The Foxie Dippers aren't sure jumping into a frigid Yahara River each week improves their health, but that's really just a secondary benefit anyway. Read more here: go.madison.com/dippers?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 19/02/2026
How Madison's queer community rallied and recovered from the devastating Hotel Washington fire of Feb. 18, 1996. Read more: go.madison.com/LGBTQhotel?utm_mediu… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 18/02/2026
Madison's Hotel Washington burned to the ground on Feb. 18, 1996. Here's a look back. Read more: go.madison.com/hotelwashington?utm_… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 17/02/2026
It's official: Porta Bella is closing. Read more: go.madison.com/portabella?utm_mediu… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 13/02/2026
There's one last chance tonight to catch a flying bratwurst at the Kohl Center. Read more: go.madison.com/bratblaster?utm_medi… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 28/01/2026
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is opening a ground-floor restaurant named Tall Grass. Read more: go.madison.com/tallgrass?utm_medium… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 28/01/2026
Kavanaugh's Esquire Club is closing after 79 years, following the death of its longtime owner and operator on Jan. 13. Read more: go.madison.com/esquireclub?utm_medi… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 27/01/2026
The grandson of Himal Chuli’s owners is bringing it back, with a new name. The long-time Nepali retaurant on State Street abruptly closed Dec. 31. Read more: go.madison.com/HimaliChulo?utm_medi… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 27/01/2026
What Columbia University and Jennifer Mnookin will get from each other when she steps down as UW-Madison's chancellor to become Columbia's president Read more: go.madison.com/mnookin?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 26/01/2026
Imaginary Factory owner Hastings Cameron has been named a James Bead semifinalist, but he credits the bar's creative director for much of its success. Read more: go.madison.com/imaginary?utm_medium… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 23/01/2026
Madison's Public Parking has been named a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Bar, the latest in a string of national accolades for the establishment, which opened in October 2024. Read more: go.madison.com/publicparking?utm_me…
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 22/01/2026
Restaurant review: It's not easy to stand out as a new restaurant/bar serving pub-style food. But Union Corners charms, with touches of cool and quirky. Read more: go.madison.com/unioncorners?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 22/01/2026
Will bitter cold close Madison schools on Friday? Memorial senior Henry Wiley designed a website that calculates the chances. Read more: go.madison.com/henryriley?utm_mediu… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 21/01/2026
Mint Mark's executive chef was named Wednesday as a James Beard semifinalist for best in the Midwest. A local cocktail bar and lounge owner got some James Beard love, too. Read more: go.madison.com/jamesbeard?utm_mediu… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 20/01/2026
A Dane County judge said animal-rights activists' efforts to shut down the Blue Mounds dog breeder qualified as protected free speech. Read more: go.madison.com/ridglan?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 20/01/2026
Porta Bella on Frances Street may soon make way for a 16-story apartment building, but Broden McCune is preserving it on film as the setting for his new movie. Read more: go.madison.com/7portabellamovie?utm… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 20/01/2026
Rodney Esser has been far more than a helper and friend for generations of Cross Plains staff and students. He's the "heart and soul" of Park Elementary School, Principal Brett Humphrey said. Read more: go.madison.com/peanuts?utm_medium=s… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 13/01/2026
Aliementari is being reborn on the Near East Side, where A Pig in a Fur Coat lived for 14 years. Read more: go.madison.com/alimentari?utm_mediu… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 05/01/2026
As a former Madison resident, Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's loves this place. This weekend, she's back, performing as part of the annual Joey's Song fundraiser. Read more: go.madison.com/jane?utm_medium=soci…
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope your holidays are peaceful and filled with joy and wonder.
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 19/12/2025
Coming soon: A new restaurant in the space that used to be MMoCA 's gift shop. Read more: go.madison.com/mmoca-dining?utm_med… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 18/12/2025
Gilbertson's General Store is back in Keyeser, near DeForest, just in time for an old-timey Christmas. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdtj9sh8?utm_medium=soc… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 16/12/2025
If you want to get into the spirit this season, visit these Wisconsin towns with holiday names. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8v8jfh?utm_medium=soc… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 11/12/2025
When doctors saw two kids coming into American Family Children's Hospital after a school shooting, they weren't even sure one of them was alive. But thanks to their efforts, both teens were able to leave the hospital. Read more: tinyurl.com/5f79wcba?utm_medium=soc… 
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Wisconsin State Journal @madison.com · 11/12/2025
Before she killed two people and injured six others, Natalie Rupnow idolized other school shooters. Now, she's the one being revered in dark circles on the internet. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdbchtmj?utm_medium=soc… 
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