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🌱 Patch AM: 17 Wisconsinites Sickened In E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak
Coming up on the Madison Patch calendar: Cuban Sandwich Celebration at Working Draft Beer Co
Greetings Madison! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- State warns Madison residents to toss certain alfalfa sprouts now
- Why two protest leaders were arrested at Madison's Capitol Friday night
- How do Madison high schools stack up in UW–Madison admissions?
Also on today's calendar: Cuban Sandwich Celebration at Working Draft Beer Co and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 17 Wisconsinites Sickened In E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak (patch.com) — Madison-based state health officials are warning residents about a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Seventeen Wisconsinites are sick, one hospitalized, and DHS urges people to discard these sprouts, monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms, and contact a health care provider if illness becomes severe. 
2. Two people arrested Friday night at State Capitol protest (nbc15.com) — Madison residents should know that two people were arrested Friday evening during a protest at the State Capitol over the police shooting of Corey Ruiz, with Madison Police confirming the arrests but not the names or charges. Freedom Inc. says two of its leaders were detained, and Dane County Jail records list one arrest for resisting or obstructing, while details on the second remain unconfirmed as the story develops.
3. Data shows UW-Madison admission rate by county, high school (jsonline.com) — UW–Madison has released a detailed admissions dashboard showing how many students from each Wisconsin public high school apply, are admitted and enroll at the Madison campus. Madison West, Vel Phillips Memorial and Middleton High rank among the top feeders, giving local families a clearer picture of how area schools fare in sending graduates to the state's flagship university.
4. Mind the gap (ibmadison.com) — Newly built homes in Madison now cost about $85,000 more than existing houses, raising questions about who can afford to buy here as the region grows. A national report and local realtor offer contrasting takes on whether this price gap hurts lower-income buyers or simply reflects a healthy mix of new and older housing stock.
📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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- Cuban Sandwich Celebration at Working Draft Beer Co →
Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 E Wilson St, Madison
2:00 pm - The Romeo and Juliet Balcony Battle →
Tyranena Brewing Company, 1025 Owen St, Lake Mills
2:00 pm - DeLuca Walding →
Minocqua Brewing Company 2927 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53704
4:00 pm - Broadway Rave →
Garver Lounge, 3241 Garver Green, Madison
8:00 pm - The Romeo and Juliet Balcony Battle →
Tyranena Brewing Company, 1025 Owen St, Lake Mills
2:00 pm - Beth Wilson Pianist →
Minocqua Brewing Company, 2927 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
2:00 pm - One-on-One Computer Assistance
Madison Public Library Central Library - Study Room 211
12:00 pm - Personal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
Madison Public Library 201 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
2:00 pm - We Read to a Dog
Lakeview Branch Library Lakeview Library - Community Room - Fireplace Side
3:00 pm - WE READ Art with Bubbler Artist Jaycee Haas: Upcycled Floral Bouque
Madison Public Library Central Library - Youth Program Room
3:00 pm - Lucie Rose →
Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Advantages Of Services In Pro Spine & Pain →
34 Schroeder Ct, Madison
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found hungry cat behind MadCat on Mineral Point Rd.
He safe and eating. According to his microchip his name is Pumpkin. I reported it via the chip site (Nextdoor Lake Edge) - I lived in Madison from 2003 to 2013.
I moved back in 2021. I am a 74 year young woman who would like to meet more women in Madison. Are there any book clubs and/or organizations that… (Nextdoor Crawford-Marlborough-Nakoma)
- Novo Health Services posted a job opening for Janitor - First Shift in Madison. Apply here.
- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - West Towne Mall in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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