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Stephanie Hofmann
Big top dreams
When Madison Circus Space reopens in October, it will reflect the growing popularity and expanded definition of the circus arts. Read more
Catherine Capellaro
Serenade for a critic
John Barker, longtime Isthmus classical music critic, has retired from his duties. The Middleton Community Orchestra lauds him by dedicating the fall season to him and presenting a concert in his home, at Capitol Lakes. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
Youth Climate Action Team
Running out of time
Local youth are leading the charge against climate change, organizing a Sept. 20 statewide climate strike. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
“Corporatization” rejected
The Willy Street Co-op becomes one of the largest workforces to unionize in the country this year. It was the second attempt to unionize in five years. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
Madweek for Sept. 12, 2019
Portage Police Department regrets fowl play, Scott Walker’s son eyes Washington, and Tenant Resource Center apologizes to its former director Brenda Konkel...it’s been a Madweek, y’all. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Willy Street Co-op workers vote to unionize
It was attempted before but this time it stuck. Willy Street Co-op workers vote to unionize. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
David Michael Miller
Stealth mode
An environmental study found that F-35s would make life unpleasant — perhaps unlivable — for some people living near Truax Field. For residents, the silence from local officials is deafening. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
WHS 34547
This land is their land
UW-Madison was built on land where the Ho-Chunk people lived for at least 12,000 years before white settlers forced them out. The university is trying to acknowledge this painful history with the Our Shared Future endeavor. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
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Dylan Brogan
Chips ahoy
Prairie du Sac again hosted the Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw — an annual tradition that staff writer Dylan Brogan steps in for this week’s Snapshot. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
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Wisconsin DNR
Cold-blooded murder
A disease is killing off Wisconsin’s snakes, alarming scientists who say they are an essential part of the fabric of Wisconsin ecosystems, controlling pests and keeping human diseases like Lyme in check. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
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Madweek for Sep. 5, 2019
The wheels on bus rapid transit go round for $3.5 million a year, Madison gets its own Sofa King, and Joe Biden is the frontrunner in Wisconsin. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
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Sarah Decker
Fall Music Preview
Madison venues, from massive to tiny, are hosting memorable concerts this winter and fall. Isthmus’ music writers teamed up to share their favorite picks. Read more
Aug 29, 2019
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Trending
Running out of time
Local youth are leading the charge against climate change, organizing a Sept. 20 statewide climate strike. Read more
Big top dreams
When Madison Circus Space reopens in October, it will reflect the growing popularity and expanded definition of the circus arts. Read more
Pull the plug
It’s been more than 10 years since the city began planning for a year-round public market. It still hasn’t been built. And it shouldn’t be. Read more
Comfort music
In the wrong hands, Katie Dahl’s new album, “Wildwood,” could become a cliche. But instead it’s fresh and homey, and the tracks are filled with Nashville pros. Read more
I guess I’d rather be in Colorado
Locally owned Boulder Brewpub has a menu typical of brewpubs nationally. It doesn’t pick up on the Colorado theme. Read more
