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Madison, Explained
Madison, ExplainedMay 18
How Smart Studios Put Madison on the Musical Map
Why did Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Death Cab for Cutie and other bands want to record songs in Madison? As a new documentary explains, S...
Madison, ExplainedMay 4
Quiz: Are you a True Madisonian?
Madison, ExplainedApril 7
Reader Tips On How To Beat High Gas Prices
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Madison, ExplainedMarch 25
How To Beat High Gas Prices in Madison
The average price of a gallon of regular gas is 60 cents higher in Dane County than it was a year ago.
Madison, ExplainedMarch 24
Your Guide to the April Election in Dane County
The spring nonpartisan election is just two weeks away, and voters in Madison and Dane County will have plenty of statewide and local rac...
Madison, ExplainedMarch 18
Take the City Cast Madison Quiz!
Madison, ExplainedFebruary 23
How Many City Council Members Do We Need?
The Madison City Council has 20 part-time members. Is that the right size? As city officials talk about potentially reducing its size, we...
Madison, ExplainedFebruary 9
Test Your Madison News Knowledge!
This week's news quiz dives into everything from a new downtown restaurant to a big shake-up at UW-Madison. Can you get every question ri...
Madison, ExplainedFebruary 3
Your Guide to the Spring Elections in Madison
Who's running, what's at stake, and how to vote in this February's primary election. Plus, get to know who's running in the April spring...
Madison, ExplainedJanuary 27
The Cold Facts About Staying Safe in Winter
While we got past last weekend's subzero temperatures, there's plenty more winter left in Madison. Here are some tips from staying safe a...
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