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Chase A.
A retreat where nature is the guide
“The throughline of all these retreats is quiet, time with the land, and time with oneself,” says Pam Shellberg of Holy Wisdom. The first retreat, Winter Rest, on Jan. 10-11, is full, but looking forward there’s Spring Emergence, April 2-3; Summer P Read more
Liam Beran
Universities of Wisconsin reviews guaranteed transfer policy
New eligibility requirements for transferring schools within the Universities of Wisconsin could be on the horizon. Read more
Jan 3, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Top Republicans offer support for DOJ school safety office
The Office of School Safety in the Wisconsin Department of Justice received 40% more tips in 2023 than the year prior. Read more
Jan 3, 2025
Vibing with winter
The activity doesn’t really matter. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, birdwatching, whatever — if it gets you off the couch and outside, that’s the ticket. Read more
Jan 3, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Annie Forest is building a fitness business around vulnerability and community
It's all about stacking successes at this gym that gives people a sense of safety and ease. Read more
Jan 3, 2025
Courtney Dicmas
Behind the Isthmus cover January 2025
The January 2025 cover of Isthmus by Courtney Dicmas highlights two ways to thrive in winter: practice yoga and hang out with dogs. Read more
Jan 2, 2025
Justin Runberg
Anti-fluoride activists target Wisconsin cities
Members of a growing anti-fluoridation movement have prompted at least nine Wisconsin municipalities to remove fluoride from their drinking water this year. Read more
Jan 2, 2025
New speed limit signs to cost Madison taxpayers $500,000
The city estimates about 2,000 signs will need to be installed. Read more
Jan 2, 2025
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Donald Trump: Gage Skidmore
It was a very active year in Wisconsin politics
Trump won, Baldwin won, Dems gained some seats in the state Legislature. This and more top stories of 2024 from Capitol reporter Steven Walters. Read more
Dec 30, 2024
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Fabiola's: Linda Falkenstein, skiing: CXC Outdoor Center, Hank's: Kyle Nabilcy, fireworks: Lemuel Fillyaw
Isthmus' most read features and culture stories of 2024
Who can resist a story about a new restaurant opening or changing hands? Read more
Dec 27, 2024
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Helbach: Nick Garcia, Maquina statue: Jeff Miller / UW-Madison, World Dairy Expo: Courtesy WDE
Isthmus’ most read news stories of 2024
Readers flocked to stories about the city's housing crisis and controversial residential density proposals. Read more
Dec 27, 2024
1:00 PM
Liam Beran
Rhodes-Conway: Uncounted votes mistake 'unacceptable'
The Madison city clerk's office first discovered on Nov. 12 that some absentee ballots had not been counted. Read more
Dec 26, 2024
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What’s on these Wisconsin leaders’ holiday wish list?
State Democratic Party Chair Ben is hoping to be the first DNC chair from Wisconsin. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson wants unredacted records from federal agencies on potential adverse effects of the COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
Dec 23, 2024
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In the December issue
One child, $463,000 per year
A Department of Corrections request would nearly double costs to incarcerate Wisconsin youth. Read more
Madison development spurs investments in public art
The city of Madison is growing and changing quickly. Advocates of public art say it's important to include art in development plans, saying it can transform a place and the people who occupy it. Read more
The year in Wisconsin books 2024
Wisconsin writers can’t seem to help themselves. They love setting their novels here and exploring the state’s rich history. Read more
Renovations on the Atwood Music Hall begin
After first seeing the inside of the building in 2020, Toffer Christensen bought the building in September 2023. Renovation financing for the Atwood Music Hall was finalized this fall. Read more
‘Our university does not respect us back’
UW-Madison track and field athletes — and their coaches — aren’t sure where they’ll be practicing this winter. Read more
