How Did We Get On This Isthmus + Housing Debates

Madison WI

15 September, 2021

3:33 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Molly, your host of the Madison Daily. Here are some stories and events to get your Thursday started. Feel free to reach out to me with news stories, local events, photos or anything else you'd like to see included in these letters. 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: 80, low: 59. Here are the top stories today in Madison: The Madison Metropolitan School District has "dramatically" increased over the past week. Since schools opened up in August, there has been a total of 99 positive COVID-19 cases and 430 people in close contact. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)The Cap Times is having its annual Idea Fest, which included panels discussing hot-topic issues like affordable housing. This discussion covered housing-specific issues like homeless encampments, racial disparities and what type of housing Madison needs. (CapTimes or view the panel here.)Afghan refugees arrived to Fort McCoy a few weeks ago. This piece spotlights some of the issues people there are facing including food and clothing shortages as well as harassment. (Wisconsin State Journal) Those looking to donate items can visit the Team Rubicon website. From UW Madison student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, here is a great lunchtime read detailing how the isthmus formed throughout the years — many, many years! (Daily Cardinal) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15 percent discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Madison: Book Club—Madison Senior Center. (1 p.m.) We Read … and Create! —Lakeview Branch Library. (3:30 p.m.) MPL at the Madison Night Market - Madison Public Library. (4 p.m.) Virtual Career Night! - Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. (5:30 p.m.) Adult Board Game Night—Sequoya Branch Library. (6:30 p.m.) Wis. Book Club: Wis. State Parks — Extraordinary Stories of Geology & Natural History—Wisconsin Historical Society. (7 p.m.) Madison Patch Notebook Madison Audubon: "This time of year, monarchs begin their annual migration from their summer breeding grounds to their overwintering sites in Mexico." (Facebook) Arts Wisconsin: "Wowza! Arts Wisconsin is pleased to have received a grant through the Dane County COVID-19 Relief Fund for nonprofit organizations. " (Facebook) Wisconsin Veterans Museum: "Ralph A. Woodward of Columbus, Wisconsin acquired this 'To Berlin' souvenir handkerchief while serving in Belgium during World War II." (Instagram) Madison Children's Museum: "Last year we created this video for our MCM at Home program. This year we invite you to join us this Saturday on the rooftop for an in-person Seed Saving program from 10-11:30. Free with museum admission. " (Facebook) University of Wisconsin-Madison: "Happy Latinx Heritage Month, Badgers! We ring in this celebration with 'amor y salud' — with love and support for our community. Join the UW Madison Latinx Cultural Center for a series of campus events all month long through mid-October." (Facebook) City of Madison, Wisconsin Government: "John Nolan Drive reconstruction planning is underway. Share your thoughts, register for next month's public meeting. http://ow.ly/pt7950G7VLI" (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 You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? You can email me at [email protected].