🚨 Minnesota shooter targeted 11 WI lawmakers

🚨 11 Wisconsin Lawmakers Named in Assassin’s Manifesto

• Vance Boelter, who was arrested Sunday night for the murders of a Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife, named 11 Wisconsin lawmakers in a manifesto found by police in his car.
• U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office confirmed that she was one of the names on the list. Rep. Mark Pocan was also reportedly on the list.
• Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wants to increase security at the state capitol for a floor session Wednesday. [ 🔒 WSJ, News 3, Yahoo News]

🇰🇷 UW-Madison Will Soon Offer Korean Major

• This fall, UW-Madison will begin offering an undergraduate major in Korean Language and Culture, the first school in the Universities of Wisconsin to offer such a degree.
• The university’s Department of Asian Languages and Cultures has been planning to introduce a Korean major for years, noting that there’s been a steady rise in interest in Korean language classes in the last few years. Korean culture, including K-Pop bands and Korean television shows like “Squid Game,” have had a global influence on audiences as well. [Cap Times, Madison Minutes]

🚨 Black Lives Matter Sign at Crestwood Elementary Vandalized

• A “Black Lives Matter” sign at Crestwood Elementary on Madison’s west side was covered in white paint, school officials said. Madison Metropolitan School District officials have filed a police report and are reviewing security camera footage for more information.
• The sign was designed by fifth graders at the school in 2020 and funded by parents. School staff are working to clean and restore the sign. [Madison365]

You’ve heard about “farm to table,” but how about “seed to shirt”? The Midwest Linen Revival is a movement to bring the local and sustainable philosophy of community-supported agriculture to apparel. The idea is to establish flax fiber as an agricultural crop in Wisconsin, bringing together farmers, artisans, and fashionistas.

On the City Cast Madison podcast today, host Bianca Martin talks to founder Leslie Schroeder about their mission and upcoming “Field to Frock” events this week.

Another way to be fashionable, eco-friendly, and keep your dollars in your community is local thrifting. While websites like Poshmark can be a boon to those hunting for second-hand or vintage fashions, there’s nothing like walking into a brick-and-mortar thrift store and searching for affordable treasures in person.

Here are a few places to get started, from charitable organizations to trendy boutiques.

St. Vincent de Paul

Budget-minded shoppers know that their local St. Vinny’s, which is celebrating 100 years in Madison this year, is a great place to find clothes. But the really thrifty know that the Dig & Save Outlet on South Park Street is the place to really save, where you can literally buy clothes by the pound.

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

Your local Goodwill is a great place to both donate items that you aren’t using any more and pick up some bargains. Goodwill just opened a new store on Madison’s west side near West Towne Mall.

Agrace Thrift Stores

Agrace is a non-profit health agency in southern Wisconsin, and proceeds from its resale stores on the west and east sides support hospice care, dementia care, grief support, and more.

Good Style Shop

Not only is the resale shop on East Johnson Street full of treasures, but Good Style has a robust online store in case you want to browse their fashions from your laptop. Good Style also hosts the Midwest Vintage Flea at Garver Feed Mill twice a year.

Kool Things Vintage Clothing

As the name suggests, this shop at 1310 E. Williamson St. is full of cool clothes, including a large selection of vintage T-shirts. If you’re looking for an Art Fair on the Square shirt from 1986, this is the place to go.

Meet Aoli! This two-year-old shepherd mix is a friendly pup who loves playing fetch, and running around outside. He loves running so much that he’ll pull on the leash sometimes while on walks, but has been improving with training. Aioli can get a little loud and jumpy when excited, but knows “sit” very well especially when there’s a treat at stake. He’s eager to please and looking for a patient family who will give him time to get used to his new home while working on his positive reinforcement training.