On June 7, the summer’s first blue-green algae bloom turned much of Lake Mendota a thick, putrid green color. Regional climate models show that Madison will become warmer and wetter over the course of the century — conditions that may make blooms like this more frequent.
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By Michael O'Connor | 1:15pmThe Wisconsin Badgers women's softball team defeated the Maryland Terrapins 6-5 in their home opener on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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By Michael O'Connor | 1:14pmThe Wisconsin Badgers women's softball team defeated the Maryland Terrapins 6-5 in their home opener on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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By Courtesy of Madison Police Department | Mar. 26Two children dressed as public service workers look at books at the Spring Break Free Book Fair on Monday, Mar. 23, 2026.




