A Bizarre Election Investigation + Second Walkout + Curd Chaos

Madison WI

15 October, 2021

5:47 PM

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Morning, people of Madison! It's me again, Molly Carmichael, your host of the Madison Daily. Song of the Day: "Run Run Run" by the Velvet Underground. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 58 Low: 42. Here are the top stories today in Madison: Former State Supreme Court Justice, Michael Gableman, is leading an investigation on the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin that experts are calling "bizarre." Coming in at nearly $700,000, the tax-payer funded investigation has yet to spur any evidence and elections experts say its being haphazardly conducted and reducing people's confidence in elections. (The Cap Times) Madison East High School students held a second walkout yesterday to demand that Madison Metropolitan School District improve its district policies regarding sexual assault and harassment, as well as provide more support for survivors. The organizers provided a list of four demands including: (1) Education and training for staff and students on sexual assault and harassment and the reporting policy; (2) Clear protocols for every student on how to report incidents both on and off of district property; (3) Sanctions for perpetrators of sexual assault on or off campus from suspension to expulsion; and (4) A commitment by the school and the district to support victims. (Wisconsin State Journal)Yesterday, hundreds of people waited in long lines at Culver's to try to get their hands on the one-day-only CurderBurger — the infamous cheese curd topped burger. Many locations said they sold out under two hours. (Channel3000) "The Velvet Underground" is a documentary using archival footage and art films to create a film "that's true to the countercultural spirit of the band," according to the review, Ian Adcock. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is screening the documentary on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. as part of the museum's Spotlight Cinema series. (Tone) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Madison: SENO Tour — Sierra Club: Wisconsin John Muir Chapter. (9 a.m.) Ho-Chunk Storytime: Native American Storyteller-in-Residence — Madison Public Library. (10 a.m.) Serendipity Saturdays — Lakeview Branch Library. (10 a.m.) Community English at Goodman South — South Madison Branch Library. (10 a.m.) Bark & Wine — Dane County Humane Society. (5 p.m.) David Wilcox — The Bur Oak. (8 p.m.) Madison Patch Notebook University of Wisconsin-Madison is sharing new records: "UW–Madison's 6-year and 4-year graduation rates are at record highs, and the average time-to-degree for undergraduates has shortened again — a key measure of student success, and a significant factor in college affordability." (Facebook) Wisconsin Cheese is celebrating: "Have you curd the news? Today is National Cheese Curd Day, a day devoted to Wisconsin's squeaky superstars." (Instagram) Madison Children's Museum has an upcoming event: "Baby Footprint Ghosts, 1 to 3 p.m. in the Art Studio Classroom through Sunday (Oct. 17) as part of Baby's First Halloween at Madison Children's Museum." (Facebook) Wisconsin Veterans Museum needs your help with a mystery: "Happy Figure-it-out-Friday! Help us uncover the identity of this young Civil War infantryman. His uniform tells us he served with the 53rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment." (Instagram) City of Madison, Wisconsin Government is bringing awareness: "It's White Cane Day — a day to educate the world about blindness and how the blind and visually impaired can live and work independently while giving back to their communities, to celebrate the abilities and successes achieved by blind people & to honor the many contributions they make." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. 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 contact me at [email protected].