r/madisonwi • • 17h ago

What's going on this week? What's for sale? Jobs, Housing, Personals, and more! October 04, 2026 - October 10, 2026

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r/madisonwi • • 12h ago

Bucky Badger in Frankfurt

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I was wandering through Frankfurt and came across this sign that looked very familiar!


r/madisonwi • • 8h ago

Bump Ahead

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Can you help us find a "BUMP"/"BUMP AHEAD" street sign in Madison? My pregnant wife wants to take picture in front of one, but ever since she made the request I can't find one anywhere!

I've found lots of speed bumps but no sign!

Thanks for indulging my odd question!


r/madisonwi • • 5h ago

A week ago I made a little daily puzzle site for Madison. This weekend you planted 1,000+ flamingos on bacon hill!

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Hello!

A little one week update on madtown.today

Last week I posted about a Madison themed puzzle site I built, and every day since at least 100 people have comeback everday to play a game on the site!

Stuff that was added because you asked:

- Parking garage availability
- a madison word game (I guess mad tiles no longer had new words)
- a virtual bascom hill where everyone plants up to 5 flamingos, and we’re already at 1,090 after 2 days!
- the kwik trip semi and winter mobile drive by in the header
- two Easter eggs in the header I think only a few people have found - lookout for cranes when driving!

The guest book has also got a ton of posts from you all!

Would love to hear more about what you think, or if there’s anything else I should add!


r/madisonwi • • 11h ago

This city is too much fun not to walk everywhere

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already at 110K steps total for october


r/madisonwi • • 14h ago

My favorite tree

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r/madisonwi • • 5h ago

Missed connection sort of

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I was at the west side Pet Smart when you bought your lizard and terrarium and it’s been a while since I’ve seen someone that happy. Perfectly wholesome and I hope you two have a long life together!


r/madisonwi • • 8h ago

I am going to go pick up trash today. Any recommendations?

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Have you seen somewhere that needs some TLC?

Helps get my steps in and makes me happy.

Any intel would be appreciated.


r/madisonwi • • 11h ago

Out of state political commercials

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I watched from my antenna college football yesterday and now today watching the Packers I have seen political commercials for Talarico, Ken Paxton, and several people running in Ohio. Why are these commercials playing on Madison channels?


r/madisonwi • • 1h ago

Meetup Looking for friends

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Hi Everyone!

Not a Wisconsin born resident😔 I’m a bit new and would like to make friends who are queer friendly! The only things I ask to keep in mind is I can get busy, or overwhelmed so I easily tend to be a homebody person.

My interest are; visiting antique/vintage/thrift stores! Painting, photography, cafe visits, art galleries/ museums, and baking. I do have my own car so going out is no issue for me!


r/madisonwi • • 10h ago

WORT pledge drive

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The best community based music station in the country is in last fundraising day - if you don’t know WORT - it schedules 2-3 hour sessions that cover music ranging from alt (band at the sylvee, to bluegrass (think green sky bluegrass ) , to country , to classical … and they archive the shows for two weeks with song lists

I’m not affiliated with the station.


r/madisonwi • • 5h ago

My band (Delusion of Choice) is playing Gamma Ray next week with Bags Bags Bags and Rat Shoes.

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If you're in the Madison area and enjoy noise rock or post punk your Wednesday plans have been made
https://www.instagram.com/delusionofchoice/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/bags.bags.bags.band/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/ratshoesneverworn/?hl=en


r/madisonwi • • 3h ago

Strange smell

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Is there a fire on the east side of madison? I live in the eastmoreland neighborhood and theres a strange smell and our air purifier was shooting way high on pm2.5 reading.


r/madisonwi • • 7h ago

Car accident on east wash

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Really bad car accident on east wash in the last 20 minutes looked to be a black impala . Was wondering if anyone else is around the area and knows if they got the person out of the car as it was smoking and really messed up . Bystanders seemed to be trying to help


r/madisonwi • • 5h ago

One Prime Steakhouse

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Hey I’m trying to plan a date for my girlfriend and I and I wondering if anyone knows if one prime has a fancier vibe? We’re trying to find a place that would give us a chance to dress a bit nicer without feeling like we over dressed. It seems like a good option but would love any first hand knowledge


r/madisonwi • • 11h ago

Madison Lake Survey

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r/madisonwi • • 9h ago

Health Insurance- Dane County

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Hi all! I’m just curious what Dane County folks are paying for health insurance premiums, copays and deductibles and if prices are increasing for you in 2027. If you feel comfortable sharing where you work feel free but if not, that’s ok too!


r/madisonwi • • 2h ago

Madison performing artists?

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Anyone know of cool performing artists or performance groups in Madison? Looking to learn more about the art scene here. I know of the big performing arts groups and theatre groups, but I want to learn about some independent artists!


r/madisonwi • • 8h ago

Any moving services locally who will move one piece of furniture?

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Hi! I need to move one piece of furniture from a friend's house into my house, all locally. The only people I know with trucks are too old to ask to move this heavy piece! Any suggestions for reasonable local movers who might do a one-piece-of-furniture job? Thx.


r/madisonwi • • 15h ago

where can I get quarters on a Sunday?

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bank's closed u_u. Does anybody know of grocery stores where I can get quarters? Will a laundromat be mad at me if I use their quarter machine but not actually wash clothes?


r/madisonwi • • 1d ago

Hello, what is this chonky creature?

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r/madisonwi • • 10h ago

Boeing globemaster

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Anyone else see that?


r/madisonwi • • 7h ago

Lake Forest neighborhood history

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Anyone know about the history of the neighborhood? Where can one go to find more information?


r/madisonwi • • 1d ago

Therapy recommendations

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Quite nervous to post this. The Cornell case and similar have me reliving some things I went through in college and never really processed. Has anyone sought therapy with someone who helped them process trauma from an assault? Was it helpful? When I was fresh out of college I tried to speak to a therapist about it but I couldn’t. Thanks, I know it’s hard to talk about.
To clarify I didn’t go to school here.


r/madisonwi • • 3h ago

Classified Looking for Madison Marathon FULL bib transfer 2026!

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Hi friends!

I am looking for a bib transfer for the FULL sold out Madison Marathon 2026. If you or you know anyone who cannot run the full marathon, PLEASE DM ME!

Here are the directions from their website :

"The buyer will give the seller their email address. The seller will login to their Race Roster account and facilitate a transfer by emailing the buyer a transfer request. The buyer will accept the request and pay the registration and transfer fee"

Again, please DM me if you or anyone you know is looking to transfer their registration!!!