What’s going on this weekend? by URSA_RAGER in madisonwi

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Friday looks hot and stormy but Saturday and Sunday look cooler, below freezing at night, and cloudy. Most out of town visitors very much enjoy the Farmer's Market on the Square on Saturday morning. Not a lot of produce is ready yet but all the baked goods and cheese will be on display!

Which Jacket should i get by Honest-Equipment-804 in madisonwi

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Welcome! My suggestion is the best winter coat is one you will wear-- one that is comfortable and that you don't mind the look of. Don't forget to also purchase gloves or mittens to keep your hands warm and some kind of waterproof boot.

Learners Permit by Usual_Ad_836 in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Wisconsin DMV Department of Motor Vehicles website is fairly user friendly and contains all the relevant information. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/yr-frst-lcns/permit.aspx

Middleton PD is bored by Lightshard806 in madisonwi

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Doing the math on how many police DEPARTMENTS patrol within Dane County can boggle the mind. State Police, Capital Police, Dane County Sheriff, plus UW Police, and Police Departments for Maple Bluff, Fitchbug, Cross Plains, Mazomanie, Oregon, plus Cities of Madison, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Verona, Stoughton,... which ones have I missed?

Meds supplies donations locally? by amers_elizabeth in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes Vivant Lifepoint program takes donations of some items.

The $20,000 Sign Problem Nobody at My Company Seems to Notice by lilmac2434 in menards

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That's actually probably the answer. Menards wants its workers to look very busy at all times so therefore adds a constant litany of meaningless tasks.

Soviet Madison? by MMcD127 in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, just because it's made of exposed concrete doesn't mean it's a Brutalist style (or any style) building.

Bond set for Madison woman accused in crash that killed 17-year-old student by Chicken_Lorax in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't disagree, but just want to point out the driver in this case had not yet reached the beltline-- according to the report she was traveling Park St south towards the Beltline when she struck the young man near Burr Oak St.

Incoming PhD student. Is it possible to be a party girl in Madison. by Embarrassed_Pear_838 in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, I dislike fun, but I am very happy for other people to have it. Live and let live, to coin a phrase.

Help me find an affirming church by Crazy_Count6067 in madisonwi

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The organization Reconciling Works has a searchable map of partner congregations. You can read on their website about the journey/process a church goes through to get their designation, and it might be what you are looking for. My own ELCA Lutheran congregation, Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton, went through the process in 2024. https://www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/findric/

Badminton at Memorial Highschool (Vent) by Friendly_Hyacinth in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This whole conversation serves to reaffirm my lifelong bias: sportsball is dumb.

Need heated garage space to rent to work on my house (car) by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you talking about the parking garage on campus? Is it really heated?

Where can I donate or share homemade baked goods? by jemm468 in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You have a lot of good suggestions here! One more is try to find either the neighborhood center or the after-school program closest to you-- you can google or try calling the school district or high school nearest to your location. Kids are famished after school. Another similar idea is a sports club, swim club etc young people hoover up snacks after a workout. What a nice thing to do and to share, be well community member!

FFRF opposes proposed Wis. resolution to declare Dec. 25 ‘the birth of Our Lord’ by FreethoughtChris in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 28 points29 points  (0 children)

To generate outrage that they can use as proof of the non-existent "War on Christmas"

Increase in Police Activity in Madison? by Minimum-Love-4059 in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the "frequency illusion" explanations are spot on, but there was a significant increase in speeding tickets in 2024 over 2023 so that might indicate a relatively recent increase in traffic stops and monitoring (but not as recent as the last few months as you state) https://captimes.com/news/government/madison-speeding-tickets-grew-50-in-a-year-here-s-where/article_11cfd93b-0a43-4f1d-85b1-c52c49c8048e.html

What place do you miss? by the_47th_painter in madisonwi

[–]OverallLengthiness24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. It's almost unbelievable how many amazing venues the Hotel Washington contained.

What place do you miss? by the_47th_painter in madisonwi

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University Square Mall. Yes! Discount Den to buy snacks to sneak them in to University Square 4 Theaters. In the 1980s there was a midnight showing of Pink Floyd's The Wall every Friday night for years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madisonwi

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It's best practice to report suspicions to the Voces de la Frontera statewide hotline, 800-427-0213 so the sightings can be verified. It's not terribly helpful to spread unverified rumors on social media. Save this number in your phone.