Mask Mandate Conflict + Swerving Around Chipmunks

Madison WI

14 September, 2021

2:02 PM

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Good morning, Madison! Here is everything you need to know to get your Wednesday started. I hope everyone has a happy day and can get outside to enjoy the sun! —Molly Are you a local business owner or marketer in Madison? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 75, low: 51. Here are a few of the top stories today in Madison: The Dane County Board of Health is standing against the county supervisor's resolution to "pull back" mask mandates. Currently, the emergency order requiring masks in indoor spaces, issued by Public Health Madison & Dane County, has been extended to Oct. 8. (CapTimes)A driver crashed into a building on the Far East Side while swerving to avoid hitting a chipmunk, authorities reported. Luckily, neither the driver or those inside the building were injured. (Wisconsin State Journal)Madison Metropolitan School Board is considering an end to out-of-school suspensions for elementary students. Noting the race and special education disparities of those most often facing suspensions, the board will vote on the proposal later this month. (CapTimes) Along with books, anyone with a Madison Public Library card can now check out a community pass to use a bike from more than 50 BCycle stations around the city. (Channel 3000)A fun read from The Badger Herald about foraging or "sourcing food from nature." Might be a new way to grab a snack and explore Dane County Parks? (UW Badger Herald) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Madison: Open Mic/Open Jam—The Bur Oak. (6 p.m.) Dane County Farmers' Market—Capitol Square. (8:30 a.m.) Social Media Breakfast Presentation—Virtual. (8 a.m.) Capitol Wellness Walks—State Capitol. (12:15 p.m.) Gerri DiMaggio Concert—Otto's Restaurant and Bar. (5:30 p.m.) Vaccine Clinics—Multiple Locations. (All Day) Madison Patch Notebook University of Wisconsin-Madison: "UW–Madison Is ranked #14 among public institutions and 42nd overall, according to U.S. News." (Facebook) Shelter From The Storm: "Urgent: Foster homes needed!" (Facebook) Clean Wisconsin: A rare Wisconsin wetland is at stake. "It's a perfect example of trying to destroy something that we need, this untouched pristine wetland, to facilitate fossil fuel infrastructure that we don't need and that's making our climate problems even worse, Evan Feinauer, Clean Wisconsin said." (Facebook) Wisconsin Veterans Museum: "This October, meet the spirits of Eulalie Beffel and three other incredible veterans on our Talking Spirits tour.⁠ ⁠ Eulalie Beffel was a poet, author, teacher, and World War II veteran." (Instagram) Museum of Wisconsin Art: "This week's Featured Artist in honor of MOWA's 60th Anniversary is Lucia Stern (1895–1987) Lucia Stern, a largely self-taught artist, was an important figure in non-objective art in the United States." (Instagram) Wisconsin Arts Board: "It's National Arts in Education Week (Sept. 12 - 18). Celebrate! Advocate! Participate!" (Facebook) YWCA Madison: "Buen dia! Good Morning! Angela Russelll and Geraldine Paredes Vasquez chat on ReImagining Us and why you don't want to miss this year's Summit! Register by Sept. 15." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Shopping Therapy Craft and Vendor Show (September 18) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? Email me at [email protected].