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Wisconsin’s Democratic secretary of state might not make it on the ballot
Secretary of State Doug La Follette says the Democratic Party of Wisconsin urged him to run and then abandoned him. Read more
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Lauren Justice
Wisconsin’s Democratic secretary of state might not make it on the ballot
Secretary of State Doug La Follette says the Democratic Party of Wisconsin urged him to run and then abandoned him. Read more
May 26, 2022
courtesy BulletBoys
What to do in Madison this weekend: Brat Fest, State Street Jams, and more Isthmus Picks
Events from May 26-29 also include the debut of the Shecase Showdown songwriters series; a solo concert by dancer and choreographer Emilio Ochando; a rededication event for the Col. Hans Christian Heg statue on the Capitol Square; and more. Read more
May 26, 2022
Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch
‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner's Office
Descr: The return of Barry Irmen to the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has prompted employees to speak out about a ‘toxic work environment’ they say he and his bosses created at the agency. Read more
May 25, 2022
Dylan Brogan
Rebecca Kleefisch’s gamble for governor
Kleefisch is the establishment candidate in the GOP race for governor. But she won't be able to tap into the state party's resources before the primary. Read more
May 23, 2022
Tim Fitch Photography
What to do in Madison this week: Makaya McCraven, Danielle St. Louis and more
Isthmus Picks for May 23-26 also includes more author talks by chef Kwame Onwuachi and "Rock and Roll Detective" Jim Berkenstadt; a chapbook release party and concert by Sigra; and more. Read more
May 23, 2022
courtesy THC
What to do in Madison this weekend: WORTstock, Bill Charlap, and more Isthmus Picks
Events from May 19-22 also include a rescheduled grand opening party for Anderson Farm Dog Park; concerts celebrating new releases by Jason Vargas & the Apollos, Ritt & Wilder Deitz and Lo Marie; and more. Read more
May 19, 2022
Vote for your favorite 2022 Wisconsin campaign logos!
You may not agree on the issues with every candidate on the ballot in 2022. But do you support their aesthetic choices? Read more
May 17, 2022
Lenny Gonzalez
What to do in Madison this week: Wisconsin Wrights, Hunter + Amendola and more
Isthmus Picks for May 16-19 also includes a rescheduled grand opening event for the new dog park at Anderson County Farm Park; a UW Extension Community Food Systems discussion of the future of restaurants; and more. Read more
May 16, 2022
Dylan Brogan
‘Fight like hell’
Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin say preserving reproductive rights in Wisconsin will be an uphill battle but they aren't giving up. Read more
May 14, 2022
Arvina Martin resigning from the Madison Common Council
Ald. Arvina Martin says she’s stepping down to focus on her new position as executive director of Emerge Wisconsin. Read more
May 13, 2022
Gary Porter
The essential role of everyday people in a democracy
When a survivor speaks, students listen. When a Holocaust survivor shares their personal story in a classroom, we are teaching the Holocaust beyond the numbers. Read more
May 13, 2022
Dylan Brogan
Roe and a reversal of fortune
Opinion | Democratic prospects which were dim before now are brighter. Read more
May 12, 2022
Isthmus is hiring
Isthmus Community Media, a pillar of Madison news and culture since 1976 and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2021, seeks a talented, connected, motivated professional to build partnerships and develop revenue on a part-time basis. Read more
May 11, 2022
2:48 PM
Migration time
"Birds hopped and swooped in and out of my peripheral vision, and in the high branches of the cottonwoods and the old oaks, I heard urgent chirpings, whistlings, cheepings and cawings." Read more
May 11, 2022
8:00 AM
Judith Davidoff
One Dish: Muramoto’s negihama roll
Yellowtail, scallion, and a drop of wasabi. What more do you need in a sushi roll? Read more
May 10, 2022
8:00 AM
Brad Weaver-Unsplash
Tyranny by minority
Opinion | Who’s to say what is next, if unenumerated rights like the right to abortion are casually thrown out like this? Or if justices get to bend the law to accommodate their personal, religious beliefs again and again? Read more
May 9, 2022
6:00 PM
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Same storm, different boats
Like Isthmus, the Chicago Reader — one of the nation’s oldest alt-weeklies — decided to transition to a nonprofit. But a dispute over content almost derailed the whole thing. Read more
May 9, 2022
9:00 AM
Tobie DePauw
Pocket full of miracles
Lovingly designed pocket notebooks and small runs of niche books give new life to vintage printing equipment at a bindery located just outside Middleton. Read more
May 9, 2022
8:00 AM
Tom Kobinsky
What to do in Madison this week: Dear Evan Hansen, Read(y) to Wear, and more
Isthmus Picks for May 9-12 also includes talks by authors John DeDakis, Azar Nafisi and Rachel Werner; and more. Read more
May 9, 2022
5:32 AM
Tommy Washbush
Grid is good
Madison's Bird Collision Corps consists of volunteers like Kate and Fred who canvas the ground near buildings for dead or wounded birds, collect them, and log their photographs and locations. The upshot: Bird-friendly glass is helping stop collisions Read more
May 8, 2022
8:00 AM
A quote from God and other Madison news tidbits
A roundup of local news tidbits from senior reporter Dylan Brogan. Read more
May 7, 2022
3:09 PM
Temporary party, lasting community
In lieu of brick-and-mortar spots, pop-ups events have become a popular way to bring the lesbian and queer community together. Read more
May 7, 2022
8:00 AM
In the paper
‘Created for people of color. Period.’
Anesis Therapy aims to “provide more culturally competent mental health care in Dane County,” says owner and psychotherapist Myra McNair. Read more
Let it bee
In Appleton, unmowed lawns had three times the species richness and five times more bees overall than nearby mowed parks. “It shows that a tiny thing is helpful,” says researcher Relena Ribbons. Read more
Virtual reality
The Madison Common Council is still meeting virtually two years into pandemic. Should alders have that option permanently? Read more
Rodeo life
The Midwest Horse Fair brings 60,000 equine enthusiasts to Madison, as well as a professional rodeo competition. Staff writer Dylan Brogan checked it out. Read more
Beijing bistro
A focused menu allows this Beijing street-food-inspired bistro to shine with a few dishes like braised pork belly and a beef bone broth noodle soup. Read more
Annelies Howell, Mackenzie Moore, Roz Greiert, Pam Barrett
"Shecase Showdown." Read more
May 26, 2022
7:30 PM
DarRen Morris
"Wisconsin Images: From Kenosha to Green Bay," 5/2-27. Current hours: 7:45 am-4:30 pm weekdays. Read more
May 26, 2022
DarRen Morris
"Wisconsin Images: From Kenosha to Green Bay," 5/2-27. Current hours: 7:45 am-4:30 pm weekdays. Read more
May 27, 2022
World's Largest Brat Fest
Annual fundraiser for local charities, 5/27-29, with entertainment stages, kids' activities, car show (9 am-3 pm Sun.), fireworks (9 pm Sun.). Read more
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