Humpty Dumpty Theft + Rural Investments + Chamberlain Rock Letter

Madison WI

28 September, 2021

3:11 PM

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Hey, Madison! What was your best Halloween costume? It's important to start thinking about costumes now to best avoid the classic last minute ensembles like a ghost, sexy cat, Jim from The Office or some variation of a hippy/flower child. Unless, of course, you don't care if someone has the same costume as you. I'm sure many adults do not. But given Halloween is my favorite holiday, I usually have pretty unique looks. Though, for years as a child, I would exclusively dress as Jessie from "Toy Story" and Ariel from "The Little Mermaid." I guess I just really wanted to be a red head. Song of the Day: "Tennis Court" by Lorde. Anyway, here are some of the top stories today. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Madison: Madison Police are looking for two men who stole a Humpty Dumpty sculpture from a vendor at Art of the Square this weekend. The $1,400 piece depicts Humpty Dumpty sitting on a toilet and reading a book. (Wisconsin State Journal) Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats are introducing legislation which would invest in rural communities. At the World Dairy Expo, Evers said that these investments, over $20 million, aim to support the agriculture industry and farmers' mental health. This would in part be done through the creation of the Regional Farmer Mental Health Program to connect farmers to mental health services. (The Cap Times)A puppy was stolen from a Madison home during a residential burglary. The pup, named Doyle, is a 15- or 16-week old chocolate lab. Police are still searching. (WKOW)If you are feeling increased anxiety because of COVID-19 cases on the rise, check out this story. University of Wisconsin Health psychologist, Shilagh Mirgain, shared tips to help cope. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)The removal of Chamberlain Rock from the UW-Madison campus created quite a stir — even making its way into the New York Times. Chancellor Blank recently wrote a letter, critiquing the coverage of the removal, and stating that it was not a overly sensitive reaction or an effort to suppress history, but rather it was done to acknowledge the impact of racism on campus. (The Daily Cardinal) 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: Launch into Leadership — Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. (9:30 a.m.)Hilldale Farmers' Market—Hilldale. (8 a.m.) Foundation for Black Women's Wellness: Capitol Walks. (12:15 p.m.)BadgerCare Plus Info. — Madison Public Library. (12:30 p.m.)Gerri DiMaggio concert—Otto's. (7:30 p.m.)Trivia—Brass Ring. (7 p.m.) Madison Patch Notebook Wisconsin Cheese: "Looking to add a fall-inspired side to your next dinner? This sausage-stuffed acorn squash recipe features a decadent topping of Wakker's Creamy Aged Gouda cheese." (Instagram) PBS Wisconsin: "Welcome fall with this easy #recipe for chocolate acorns from @PBSKIDS! Make them for a sweet snack or a delicious dessert that helps bring the outdoors to your table. Tap the in bio for the full tutorial." (Instagram) Shelter From The Storm: "Gather 'round and get down for a good cause! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 9 for our annual Bark, Scoot, & Boogie event!" (Facebook) Madison Audubon: "Love seeing this fabulous article about the BIPOC Birding Club of WI in the Wisconsin State Journal. An amazing group spreading the joy and wonder of birding every single day!" (Facebook) City of Madison, Wisconsin Government: "Good Neighbor Gathering — music, food, art, lake-shore clean up and free vaccines! Thanks DMNA, many volunteers and attendees and @MadisonParksWI" (Facebook) Wisconsin Wetlands Association: "One square meter of peatland from the Hudson Bay Lowlands in Northern Canada can hold five times the carbon as a square meter of the Amazon rainforest." (Facebook)Wisconsin Film Festival: "Call for entries for the 2022 Wisconsin Film Festival are now open for the Wisconsin's Own section of the Festival. Get details and submit at https://wifilmfest.org/submit/" (Facebook) Museum of Wisconsin Art: "Now hiring for a part-time member services associate. This role is the first point of contact for all visitors, members, and guests providing a welcoming and friendly introduction to MOWA in West Bend. " (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 70th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Show and Sale (October 1) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].