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Good day Madison! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new names did the Madison School Board give three elementary schools?
  • What Madison leaders revealed about the Williamson Street encampment clearing
  • Why Madison's police watchdog is taking MPD to court over records.

Also on today's calendar: Lucie Rose and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 Madison elementary schools honor local leaders with new names (madison.com) — Three Madison elementary schools have been officially renamed by the Madison School Board to honor local leaders, with families, Sanchez Scholars, and community members celebrating at Monday's meeting. While much of the article text is garbled, it's clear the decision reflects a broader push to better align school names with the district's values and the city's diverse history.
   

2. City of Madison discusses their response to Williamson Street encampment and protests (nbc15.com) — City officials in Madison are explaining how and why they cleared the Williamson and Baldwin Street encampment that followed a Madison police shooting, detailing safety concerns, arrests, fires, and emergency response impacts. Alders questioned the mayor, police, and the Independent Police Monitor about decision-making, homelessness support, drone use, and what lessons the city will carry into any future unrest tied to the Corey Ruiz case.
   

3. Madison's independent police monitor sues to get shooting records city says it can't release (channel3000.com) — Madison's independent police monitor is suing the city's police chief and records custodian, arguing they're unlawfully withholding records tied to the police shooting of Corey Ruiz at Williamson and South Baldwin streets. City officials say state law prevents releasing the documents during a state investigation, setting up a significant court fight over how much access Madison's oversight office has to police files.
   

4. Allen, Lucas Tanner (nrvnews.com) — Family and friends are mourning Lucas Tanner Allen, born in Madison and a Lafollette High School graduate, who died unexpectedly at 26. A former UW student, Army sergeant, and New Mexico detective, he was baptized at St. Dennis Catholic Church in Madison and is remembered for his service, love of the outdoors, and deep commitment to family and community.
   

5. $27M WARF investment to aid quantum research at UW–Madison (ibmadison.com) — A major $27 million boost from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation will fuel four cutting-edge research initiatives at UW–Madison, aiming to grow the university's leadership in quantum and related fields. Campus leaders say the funding will help attract new partners, spin off technologies and startups, and expand the impact of Madison-based research across Wisconsin and beyond.
   

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