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Property values rose throughout Madison in 2017 including neighborhoods around campus like Langdon Street.

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Madison property values rise in 2017 but affordable housing goals on track

By Max Bayer | Apr. 15, 2018

According to data released by by the city last week, Madison real estate is becoming more expensive — especially if you live downtown. Property value citywide increased 7.4 percent between 2017 and 2018, according to the assessments, while residential property increased 6.8 percent. The assessment was conducted by the city assessor, who determines the property value around the city, specifically for the purpose of calculating property taxes.

Dane County plans to fund water cleanup effort near East Towne Mall.

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Dane County announces plan for new water collection basin near East Towne Mall

By Jon Brockman | Apr. 12, 2018

Dane County announced on Tuesday their plans to fund the majority of a project to prevent waste runoff into county lakes under their Urban Water Quality Grant Program.

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Urban agriculture program helps UW-Madison students take farming to the city

By Allison Garfield | Apr. 12, 2018

Urban agriculture is a very specific term defining a very broad field: agriculture, from gardening to raising livestock, in a city or suburb surrounding an urban space. It is a practice that has spread over time — but it all started in Madison.

Hemp, a plant similar to marijuana but without any psychoactive qualities, was banned from cultivation in the U.S. in 1970 when Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act, grouping hemp with marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.

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The state has turned to hemp as a potential new crop, but snares exist

By Jon Brockman | Apr. 12, 2018

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is now accepting applications for farmers to participate in a research pilot program for industrial hemp after the state Legislature approved the program in November 2017.

For local restaurant owners and chefs, direct access to local farmers and local agriculture is an incredible asset. But for some chefs, specifically those new in town, learning about those resources can be difficult. Bonanno believes it’s important they know where to look.

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Throughout Madison, chefs unite in use of local agriculture

By Max Bayer | Apr. 12, 2018

For chefs, direct access to local farmers and local agriculture is an incredible asset. But for some chefs, specifically those new in town, learning about those resources can be difficult. Bonanno believes it’s important they know where to look.

When asked how he would describe the relationship between the city of Madison and the surrounding farms in a single word, Dane County Food Councilman Carl Chenoweth answered with just one word: “Opportunity.”

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Community, business, opportunity: Madison’s urban and rural culture meet in the middle

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 12, 2018

When asked how he would describe the relationship between the city of Madison and the surrounding farms in a single word, Dane County Food Councilman Carl Chenoweth answered with just one word: “Opportunity.”

Madison Common Council approved a final decision Tuesday regarding two Confederate monuments located at Forest Hill Cemetary on the city’s west side.

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City council approves removal of confederate monuments after contentious final debate

By Jon Brockman | Apr. 11, 2018

Madison’s Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday ordering the removal of two monuments honoring the Confederate soldiers buried in Forest Hill Cemetery on Madison’s west side.

A man suffered non-life threatening injuries after a masked shooter opened fire inside the WORT radio station early Sunday morning.

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Sexual assault reported on near East side

By Luisa de Vogel | Apr. 9, 2018

The second reported sexual assault in two days allegedly occurred on Madison’s near East side Monday morning. An 18-year-old woman visiting Madison from New York alerted Madison police that she was assaulted on Ohio Street early Sunday morning.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County will be working with Baron and Budd in filing a federal lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

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Joining other Wisconsin counties, Dane County to file lawsuit to take on opioid epidemic

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 9, 2018

Joining Milwaukee County and other municipalities, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County has hired law firms to assist the county in filing a federal lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The epidemic has hit Dane County families hard, according to Parisi, with opioid deaths skyrocketing from 13 in 2000 to 85 in 2016. “Everyone has been affected by this crisis, and it’s only growing,” Parisi said.

A proposed arcade-style bar on Willy Street has divided community members on the necessity of another drinking establishment in the neighborhood.

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Before city officials even debate, proposed arcade bar dividing neighbors

By Max Bayer | Apr. 8, 2018

City council members are scheduled to discuss a new liquor license for a proposed arcade bar on Willy Street at Tuesday’s meeting, but the plan has already divided local residents.

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Sexual assault reported near Tenney Park

By Max Bayer | Apr. 8, 2018

A sexual assault was reported on East Johnson Street next to Tenney Park early Saturday morning. According to the Madison Police Department, the incident occurred at the corner of East Johnson and Blair Street.

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin will not seek re-election, but will continue his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor.

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Soglin credits election turnout to millennials, says students want improvement

By Max Bayer | Apr. 5, 2018

At a press conference Thursday, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin credited Tuesday’s election results to increased turnout among millennials and college students. To back up his claim, Soglin cited the change in turnout over predominantly student-populated wards in Madison from April 2014 elections to the ones on Tuesday.

Around 90 people attended a forum at The Beacon Wednesday to discuss its services and ways it could improve community relations.

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Beacon staff chart path forward after issues with neighbors, local businesses

By Max Bayer | Apr. 5, 2018

In January, the Madison Police Department received 73 calls to service for The Beacon, a homeless day resource center in east Madison.

More than 50 people attended a march and celebration to honor the 50th anniversary Martin Luther King Jr.’s death.

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Madison leaders celebrate life of MLK with march, new street sign

By Regan Murray | Apr. 5, 2018

Madison officials and civil rights leaders hosted a commemorative rally Wednesday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

At a town hall in Madison, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan addressed gun reform and his stance on the recently passed federal budget.

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Energized constituents press Congressman Pocan at Madison town hall

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 5, 2018

Greeted by a hometown crowd at the Goodman Community Center on Madison’s east side, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., focused on gun reform and the federal budget in his first town hall style meeting of the year. While Pocan supported many of the resources included within the budget bill, he said he could not in good faith vote for a bill without knowing what was included in its entirety.

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Crawford narrowly bests Townsend in battle for circuit court seat

By Jessica Lipaz | Apr. 3, 2018

Susan Crawford won the contested battle for Dane County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1, while Gloria Reyes beat out incumbent Anna Moffit for seat one on the school board in the Wisconsin 2018 Spring Elections.

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As circuit court election nears, Townsend campaign addresses legitimacy of early legal background

By Max Bayer | Apr. 2, 2018

Hours before the election for Branch 1 of the Dane County Circuit Court, the campaign for Shorewood Hills Municipal Judge Marilyn Townsend addressed questions regarding the legitimacy of her legal background and her admittance to the state Bar of Wisconsin.

The city’s Plan Commission is scheduled to take up a demolition request at its meeting Monday for a vacant building at 126 Langdon Street.

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City planning commission to take up demolition request for vacant Langdon building

By Max Bayer | Apr. 2, 2018

The city’s Plan Commision is scheduled to take up a demolition request at its meeting Monday for a vacant building at 126 Langdon Street.

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While students away on break, police respond to late-night fights

By Max Bayer | Apr. 2, 2018

While students were away on spring break, police responded to three separate downtown fights, one of which involved a local bar manager.

UW-Madison released expectations for proper protest behavior Wednesday.

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“Not one more”: Madison students and activists join global rally against gun violence

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Mar. 24, 2018

For the second time in less than two weeks, thousands of Madison area-students, teachers and residents — joined by prominent Democratic elected officials — packed the steps of the state Capitol to protest gun violence and call for stricter laws regarding firearms as part of the international March For Our Lives.

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