Election Investigations + Burger Review + Giant Gourds

Madison WI

09 October, 2021

1:41 PM

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Happy Sunday, neighbors! If you missed it earlier this week, I highly recommend reading this story about Madison's Starkweather Creek and PFAS from Wisconsin Watch. Not only does it highlight the issues plaguing our city, but I think it draws on larger themes of environmental justice including the racial and socio-economic disparities of PFAS or lead-ridden water and lack of corporate accountability. Wisconsin Watch reporter, Isaac Wasserman, also took phenomenal photos accompanying the story. Also, HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" did a segment on PFAS earlier this week. Song of the Day: "Alex Chilton" by The Replacements First, today's weather: A brief shower or two. High: 76 Low: 61. Here are the top stories today in Madison: A Dane County judge has ordered Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, to release records pertaining to the investigation of the 2020 election in Wisconsin. (Wisconsin State Journal) The investigation, spearheaded by Republican state officials, has been a months long debacle fueled by claims of a stolen election despite no evidence to-date. Check out this WPR story for a little more background. For the first time, less than half of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's freshman class are Wisconsin residents. Out-of-state students have higher tuition, which can help the school may for resources amid state budget cuts over the years. Nonresident students can also "diversify the campus." (Wisconsin State Journal) Settle Down Tavern opened in May 2020 and has cultivated a chill (as the name suggests) spot for burgers. Check out this review of Pinckney Street spot. (Isthmus)Have you ever wanted to try your hand at growing a pumpkin—specifically the giant one weighing in at hundreds or thousands of pounds? Personally, I don't think they would fit on my patio but here is a guide on how to grow a giant gourd. (The Daily Cardinal) Today in Madison: Bird and Nature Outing—Turville Point Conservation Park. (1:30 p.m.)Sunday Afternoon Live — Chazen Museum of Art. (12:30 p.m.)The Human Show — Cafe Coda. (2:00 p.m.)Matthew Davies — The East Side Club. (4:00 p.m.) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Get 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Purchase Online And In Stores (October 11) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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? You can email me at [email protected].