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5,967 multiracial students enrolled in Dane County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Madison Reporter | Oct 20, 2024

In Dane County schools, 7.7% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2023-24 school year.

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Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 20, 2024

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Weekly recap of Dane County home sales during week ending Oct. 12

By Madison Reporter | Oct 19, 2024

There were 113 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Oct. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Oct 19, 2024

The following parishes in the Madison Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Madison Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dane County in week ending Oct. 12

By Madison Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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UW–Madison's Erin Warner supports students navigating Madison's housing market

By Madison Reporter | Oct 18, 2024

Erin Warner, assistant director in the Division of University Housing at UW–Madison, is known for her supportive approach to helping students navigate Madison's challenging housing market. At a recent campus forum, she ensured attendees were comfortable and informed about available resources.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Madison Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Wisconsin outlines rules for election observers at polling sites

By Madison Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

Voters in Wisconsin may encounter individuals with Election Observer badges at absentee voting sites or polling places. These observers are permitted to monitor the voting process as long as they are not candidates themselves. Political parties, individual candidates, and organizations like the League of Women Voters frequently deploy observers. The City of Madison often hosts international observers during November elections, contributing to election transparency.

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Author Rebekah Taussig discusses disability and advocacy at UW–Madison event

By Madison Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

Rebekah Taussig, author of "Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body," recently engaged in a conversation with UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin during the Go Big Read keynote event at Union South. The discussion focused on living with disability, showing kindness, and fostering independence.

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Voting open for naming Madison's first electric trash trucks

By Madison Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

The public is being invited to vote on the names for Madison's and Wisconsin's first electric trash collection vehicles. The voting process is hosted on the Wisconsin Clean Cities website and will conclude on October 21, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

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Madison offers free vaccination clinics on October 19th and 21st

By Madison Reporter | Oct 17, 2024

Free vaccination clinics will be held at the Holtzman Learning Center, located at 333 Holtzman Road. The clinics are scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday, October 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tardigrade molecules enhance imaging techniques in scientific research

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

A group of ancient microscopic animals known as tardigrades, or water bears, is assisting scientists in improving modern technology. These organisms can withstand extreme temperatures due to specialized molecules they produce called late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins. These proteins protect their cellular structures and allow them to survive harsh conditions by going dormant and reanimating when favorable conditions return.

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Paving closures announced for Doty and Wilson streets in Madison

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Starting on Friday, October 18th, R.G. Huston's paving contractor will commence the final paving operations for the E Wilson Street and E Doty Street Reconstruction Project. Detour routes and closed roadway signs will be in place during the work.

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Adapted Sports League allows disabled students to compete as varsity athletes

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

For the first time, high school students with disabilities in the district are participating as varsity athletes through the newly established Adapted Sports League. This initiative emphasizes inclusion and the joy of competition.

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Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole joins fireside chat on Latinx civic engagement

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

In an effort to enhance civic engagement within Madison's Latinx community, the Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison and the Office of the Common Council are organizing a Virtual Fireside Chat. The event will feature Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole and is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, at 11:30 a.m.

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Madison ensures election integrity through robust checks and balances

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

The City of Madison has outlined a comprehensive system of checks and balances to ensure the integrity of its election processes. Observers, identifiable by their Election Observer badges, are present at polling places, absentee voting sites, and ballot drop boxes to maintain transparency.

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Sherman Middle School teacher fosters student confidence through flexible learning

By Madison Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Six triangular desks are arranged in Nathan Brelsford’s classroom at Sherman Middle School, forming a star shape. This arrangement symbolizes the belief that each student is a star, as Brelsford reinforces to his seventh-grade class.