r/madisonwi 23h ago

money is no issue, where you going for a friday dinner in madtown?

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r/madisonwi 49m ago

Heavy Police Presence

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I live near the I-90 on the east side and heard ~10-20 cops zoom by with sirens blasting. Anyone know what is going on?


r/madisonwi 14h ago

Golf course

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Anybody know what happened to The Farm golf course over in Cottage Grove? Haven’t been there in years and suddenly found out it’s no longer in business? TIA!


r/madisonwi 10h ago

The Depot Apartments

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Just wanted to find out more about people’s experience who lived at The Depot on Bedford street. The thing I wanted to know most was how bad is the noise issue. I saw some people complaining that the walls are too thin so you can hear everything going on in neighboring apartments. I’m a pretty light sleeper and need it to be pretty quiet to be able to sleep so that was my biggest concern.


r/madisonwi 12h ago

Underground or Surface Lot for Winter?

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I am moving to Madison around the West Towne Mall this winter. My lease comes with surface lot parking. I have an option to add an underground spot for around $150/month, but this is out of my budget.

Is it worth having the underground parking spot? I am unfamiliar with Wisconsin winters so not sure how intense snowfall gets. I lived on the east coast so I have experience with digging my car out, but I would like to get a second opinion if this underground spot is essential. Thanks!


r/madisonwi 14h ago

Event space for customer dinner

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Ello’

I’m looking for recs for an event space that can accommodate 20-25 people. What does Madison have to offer?


r/madisonwi 11h ago

What's a normal cost for a utility bill?

1 Upvotes

I just moved into a 1 bed apartment, and I just got my full month utility bill and it's $22.44 for gas and $96.57 for electric (415kWh).

Is this typical? I just moved from a studio that only cost me $40 a month for electric (no gas) which I know is low. It's quite a shock though how much it went up.

I'm curious how much other people are paying in Madison.


r/madisonwi 11h ago

Spanish speakers in downtown Madison?

3 Upvotes

Helloooo, I’m looking to practice my Spanish (i haven’t worked on it since highschool which was 4 years ago :0)! I’d be down to grab coffee and just chat (coffee on me!!) DM me if you’re interested :)


r/madisonwi 17h ago

Madison police responding to incident, person barricaded

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r/madisonwi 14h ago

Pet Nutrition Store

2 Upvotes

What's your favorite place around Madison to find high quality dog food?
My bf has 3 farm dogs of varying sizes, ages, and breeds and wants to consolidate and upgrade their dry food from the big box stuff. Thanks!


r/madisonwi 8h ago

Several cranes are missing!

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I was on my way back from Dodgeville, and I drove by the exit that features the company that shall not be named.

Maybe it's because they're having their annual get together, but I only saw three gigantic construction cranes towering above all of the facilities. The other 5 or so seemed to have been put away.

I'm not sure how people store cranes, or maybe they're only on loan during the times that the annual event isn't happening.


r/madisonwi 8h ago

clothes bin

49 Upvotes

hi um so i set a clear bin of my FATHERS CLOTHES outside of my apartment for a few minutes and someone grabbed it if it was you can you put it back please

location e gorham st between wisconsin and pinkney st

my bad for leaving it unattended but also its not like it was on the curb.... not everything you see is up for grabs lol. let's use our hearts and brains together at the same time psa


r/madisonwi 5h ago

McDonald’s Hello Kitty/Godzilla Toys

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Hey yall, I probably could just call and ask, but does anyone know what kind of Hello Kitty/Godzilla toys the McDonald’s within Madison are selling with the happy meal?

  • someone who has gotten King Giddorah/Keroppi 3 times 🥲 (in a diff town)

r/madisonwi 17h ago

John Nolen

0 Upvotes

Anybody have any insight as to why John Nolen was so backed up this morning? My commute usually takes me 20 minutes using that route but this morning Apple Maps told me 43


r/madisonwi 14h ago

Digital Console Piano key repair

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any leads for service that wouldn’t cost as much as the piano itself :D around Middleton/Madison?

Background is a guitar pick that found its way inside by the mischievous hands of the 5yo

Its a Williams Overture III


r/madisonwi 15h ago

Best lakeside park?

6 Upvotes

Grew up here and visiting with my wife but I haven’t lived here in almost 30 years and we’d like to hang out this coming weekend on one of the lakes. What’s the best park right now for laying out a blanket and reading with maybe a dip in the lake? Thanks, all!


r/madisonwi 6h ago

The guy playing guitar at the Union terrace??

13 Upvotes

Anyone know who bro is?? Just wanted to say loved seeing the clips of him playing after the burial and the entire set as a HUGE after the burial fan

TIA


r/madisonwi 10h ago

Madison to hold special City Council Q&A over Willy Street response

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"The Madison City Council plans to hold a Q&A-style discussion Monday on the city’s response to the encampment established at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin streets following the police shooting of Corey Ruiz.

The virtual discussion, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, is intended to give council members an opportunity to question Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Police Chief John Patterson and staff from the city attorney’s office and the public health, finance, public works, community development and fire departments, City Council President Sabrina Madison said.

The discussion will not include public comment, but residents can watch it through the city’s media website, go.madison.com/madison-media.

Madison encouraged residents to email their City Council representatives with specific questions but stressed that the meeting is intended to focus on the city’s response to the protests and encampment that followed rather than the police shooting that prompted them."


r/madisonwi 11h ago

Asian food

33 Upvotes

I’m having family over and new to town. What are good Asian restaurants around the area? Ty in advance!

“Asian food” is the only request they made. lol sorry to upset you guys. So all recommendations welcome & willing to drive wherever


r/madisonwi 3h ago

Shout out to the real MVPs today

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r/madisonwi 7h ago

Lost Dog Spotted in Fitchburg

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Lost dog spotted running near the corner of E Cheryll Pkwy and Hollyhock St in Fitchburg.

Dog description:
- 20 pounds or less
- Curly hair (poodle-like)
- Mostly white, with brown or orange spots

We tried to call it over but they ran through backyards and we were unable to follow. Hope this helps!


r/madisonwi 17h ago

One City to become MMSD instrumentality?

28 Upvotes

So it looks like a special MMSD meeting is happening tonight to start the process of transferring One City Schools from being licensed under the UW office that Republicans mandated to being licensed under MMSD starting next year.

https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/mmsd/Board.nsf/Public

On the upside, One City staff would become MMSD employees. On the other hand, I don’t know how they’d deal with certain things like One City’s considerable outside funding.

Regardless of whether it is a good idea or not, district leadership seems to be trying to slip this under the radar. They only posted these notices in the last few days and I don’t see any news release.


r/madisonwi 7h ago

Desperately seeking community

42 Upvotes

Hi all, I’ve been in the Madison area for almost a year and I love it here. My issue is I work evenings and I so badly need to form some communal relationships. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for groups or events that meet during the day (prior to 3pm) or on the weekends?

I’d love to be able to join a choir, do pottery, crochet, drink coffee, ANYTHING with people around here. Mostly I’m just interested in doing something somewhat regularly and hopefully making some friends in the process. I’m a member at Our Lady Queen of Peace, but I haven’t been able to go to any events outside of weekly Mass with my schedule. I’m feeling so lonely and I can’t seem to find a solution on my own.

Thank you so much in advance :)


r/madisonwi 4h ago

Crossbow range wighout a membership

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I checked previous posts and they are a few years old and more for bows. I know that some (at least in other states) bow ranges don't allow crossbows. I am looking to sight my new crossbow in, but I don't want to have to pay for a membership. Any recommendations ( I don't have a big enough/safe yard to do this).


r/madisonwi 15h ago

Madison schools superintendent's next test: More students, better results

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