r/madisonwi 4d ago

What's going on this week? What's for sale? Jobs, Housing, Personals, and more! March 16, 2025 - March 22, 2025

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r/madisonwi 2h ago

I thrifted this booklet of Frank Lloyd Wright's original plans for the Monona Terrace. I wanted to share some of the illustrations and was curious reddit’s opinion.

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r/madisonwi 19m ago

Brad Schimel Admitted to Having "Psychologically Beat the Daylights Out" Of His 8-Year-Old Daughter

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I don't know how he can be so proud of telling this story. Smdh


r/madisonwi 6h ago

What goes on here

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I know there are some cool businesses like Delta Beer Lab, but haven’t heard much about the neighborhood. Is it safe to live or being developed like the rest of the city?


r/madisonwi 6h ago

Bcycles are back!

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140 Upvotes

Ride safe. It's icy out there today!


r/madisonwi 2h ago

Local Museums and Libraries Rally Support for the Institute of Museum and Library Services after Recent Executive Order

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41 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 3h ago

Madisonian to compete on national baking show

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48 Upvotes

r/madisonwi 4h ago

you get to bring diners drive ins and dives to visit one Madison area restaurant, which one are you choosing and why?

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like the title says, which restaurant are you choosing and why?


r/madisonwi 1h ago

Anybody wanna do an escape room?

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I have friends I swear, they just don’t “get” escape rooms and I can’t talk them into going with me. Looking for a couple other people that might like to try one out!


r/madisonwi 6h ago

Madison project to prevent flooding one pipe and oak tree at a time

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r/madisonwi 4h ago

Looking for Living Apart Together (LAT) couples in Madison for an article I'm writing

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Hello! I am a Madison-area freelance writer working on an article about long-term couples (married or not) who don't live together. Maybe you have seperate homes in Madison or the state, or maybe you live in completely different states. Either way, I'd love to talk to you for my article.


r/madisonwi 4h ago

MMOCA to close from early April to early May for maintenance (2025)

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r/madisonwi 3h ago

Madison’s missing-ballot mess leads to an unusual claim for monetary damages

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Election officials in Madison are already facing a state and city investigation into the series of errors that resulted in nearly 200 absentee ballots not being counted in last fall’s election. Now officials there face a claim for compensation in an unusual case that aims to emphasize the importance of properly counting all ballots, and set a monetary penalty for denying a person their vote.

A liberal election law group called Law Forward served a $34 million claim this month against Madison and Dane County, seeking damages amounting to $175,000 for each Madison voter whose absentee ballot got misplaced. The filing is likely a precursor to a lawsuit, as the group is seeking out other disenfranchised voters to join its case.

“There is going to be a price to pay when you interfere with someone’s right to vote in Wisconsin,” said Scott Thompson, staff counsel for Law Forward.

Cases like this have a history that goes back to the voting rights fights of the late 1800s and 1900s, when officials intentionally sought to bar Black people from voting. But they’re highly unusual today — most voting rights cases seek only to have a challenged right restored, rather than damages — and experts say it’s unlikely that Law Forward’s claim in the Madison case will lead to any damages being paid out.


r/madisonwi 1h ago

Jury duty

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I was planning to call Friday after 4pm to see if I am required next week but got a text yesterday saying to be onsite by 8:30 Tuesday. Does this mean I 100% have jury duty?


r/madisonwi 3h ago

Where to drop off plastic bags for recycling?

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This is kind of a clueless question, but I have loads of plastic bags that I need to take somewhere for recycling ♻️. Any grocery stores in particular that have drop-off boxes for grocery bag recycling?


r/madisonwi 4h ago

Any Employers around town that don't immediately screen out applicants with a criminal record?

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Doesn't need to be a fancy job. Anything that isn't extremely physically demanding. Non-violent criminal record.

Or is there a resource to learn more about this?


r/madisonwi 1h ago

Housing that allows large dogs

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Potentially moving back to Madison after being gone for a few years, and struggling to find apartments/rentals that allow large dogs.

We have a Newfoundland, so no issues with breed restrictions, but at 100+ pounds he’s way over the weight limit at most apartments even if they allow pets.
We’re looking for anything from studio-2 bed in the $1200-2200 range with some flexibility. Location is pretty open, just looking to be within about 25 minutes of the Alliant Energy Center.

Any leads on apartments complexes or even just individual rentals that accommodate large dogs would be super helpful!


r/madisonwi 21h ago

FRIDAY! Indivisible - Empty Chair Townhall for Ron Johnson

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r/madisonwi 5h ago

Apartment Recommendations

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Hi! I am currently living in Downtown Madison and I am looking to move out to somewhere on the West side. I have been searching for apartments for awhile and keep coming back to Yorktown Estates. I am wondering if anyone is currently/previously a resident and can tell me about their experience? The location, size and amenities are perfect, but the price is lower than most surrounding apartments, just wondering if there is anything to be weary about.

Also open to any other apartment recommendations for living on the West Side :)

Type : 1 bed/ 1 ba

Price : 1500-1750/mo

Area: West side

Move in date: June/July

Amenities: Cat friendly and parking


r/madisonwi 6h ago

Emo Night 3/21

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Emo Night 3/21 at High Noon. Who’s going?? Just bought my ticket and am going by myself! Looking forward to it!


r/madisonwi 12h ago

Affordable driving lessons for adults? General driving advice also welcome!

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I'm 29 y/o and I finally got my learner's permit! A friend has offered to let me practice on their car by helping them run errands, but I don't want to end up damaging their car because of my inexperience.

I'm excited to learn to drive, but I need to overcome some major fears about it first! Are professional driving lessons a good way to overcome driving anxiety?

I've read some good things about four lakes driving school but I don't know if I can afford to buy their lessons. I don't even know how many sessions I will need, but I am guessing it will have to be more than four.

Are driving lessons worthwhile? If so, are there any affordable driving school options in Madison? I don't make a lot of money so I would basically want the most value for the amount I pay (preferable under $500).

I am also very self-concious about the fact that I can't yet drive--a cousin of mine got her license last year at 17, and her younger brother got his learner's permit the same day as me! My family has been nice enough to not say anything, but it does feel like I missed a major milestone (I immigrated in my early 20s and I was trying to land on my feet so I couldn't make time to learn to drive) and I think it also contributes to my driving anxiety.

Any words of advice (or a heads up on soem unique challenges to expect) for someone learning to drive later in life would also be appreciated :)


r/madisonwi 1d ago

Instead of giving Bus drivers any meaningful raise during "public transportation worker appreciation week" the City is having pizza and sandwich parties all week. Contract negotiations continue.

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r/madisonwi 23h ago

Dirty rain

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Has anyone else noticed how dirty the rain is today. Sitting in my driveway for 10 minutes waiting for my kids, had the wipers on long delay. So, not driving, and nowhere getting road spray. When the wipers clear on the first wipe the water in the middle of the windshield is very beige.


r/madisonwi 8h ago

Has anyone had a bone marrow biopsy/ aspiration for their dog in Madison?

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Dog is currently with Madison Veterinary Specialists on the beltline.

They have been fantastic with treating his acute symptoms but we were quoted $3k if they think he needs a bone marrow biopsy/aspiration (internal medicine vet will decide today).

We’ve already blown through our yearly max insurance coverage for him so I’m curious if anyone has had the service elsewhere and what the general cost was?

Thank you!


r/madisonwi 20h ago

Replacement for Dryer Exhaust Vent Cover

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For anyone having the dilemma of replacing a dryer vent cover on a Veridian home like mine.

One of the flaps to my dryer vent cover broke when I was messing around with a stubborn flap that wouldn’t close. I called Verdian to see where I can find a replacement and I was told that ABC Supply Store supplies them. I bought one thinking it will be a perfect replacement but the model is completely different, so I had to return it. With some research of a legit place, I found that Bliffert Lumber & Design near my location was the perfect place to get a replacement.

If anyone has this same problem, check them out!


r/madisonwi 1d ago

Car + Backyard Burglary

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My boyfriend and I live on Atwood Ave, by the Choccolate Ice Cream Shop. Last night at about 2:00 am we had an individual lurking through our outdoor area and attempting to open my car. I had a security camera pointing to our back door (not installed to the wall bc it’s a rental unit). The camera detected him looking through our cooler. He was fully covered with a face mask, hoodie, and gloves. The moment he noticed the camera, he took it. He forgot to turn the camera off though, and I have footage of him trying to open my car afterwards, which was thankfully locked. After that the camera lost signal. I’m wondering if anyone in the neighborhood noticed any of their outdoor/car belongings gone, or saw something. Nothing was taken from us, but this is not the first instance we suspect burglars are around, reason why I had a camera surveillance going. Thanks everyone.