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A new neighborhood bar (owned by a longtime local bartender) is opening on Madison's northside
This Saturday, Aug. 3, former Vintage Spirits & Grill bartender Simon Dettinger will open his own bar, Northside Lounge, at 1022 N. Sherman Ave. The bar’s menu includes craft cocktails and mocktails as well as eight rotating taps.
Culver’s celebrates 40 years of business
James Anderson remembers when the first Culver’s restaurant opened in Sauk City on July 18, 1984. Anderson, who is now president of the village, said the location was previously an A&W drive-in operated by the Culver family and was a block from his childhood home. “My brother Tim and...
Sandhill cranes choose the Northside as a home
With a height of 4 feet or more, a wingspan that can exceed 6 feet, and a loud, bugling call, sandhill cranes are hard to miss. On the Northside, sandhill cranes nest in Cherokee Marsh and Warner Park. Adult cranes have gray feathers, but on arriving at their breeding grounds,...
Massive Changes Hit Old Wisconsin Gas Station
We've all seen random buildings get turned into something new. Sometimes it's very obvious like when a Pizza Hut gets turned into something new, but still has the over sized roof. Other times it works perfect like with this diner. This new spot isn't very new seeing as though it...
DNR accepting wild turkey, pheasant, waterfowl stamp artwork contest entries
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2025 collection of stamps. Each year, local artists from around Wisconsin compete for an opportunity to have their artwork commemorated in a historic way on the wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamps. Sales of these three stamps bring in...
Evers proclaims cream puff day in celebration of 100th anniversary of the original cream puff
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers kicked off the opening ceremonies of the Wisconsin State Fair by proclaiming Aug 10 as cream puff day to celebrate 100th anniversary of the original cream puff.
Warner Park — out with the old, in with the new
In 2019, I wrote a story about the redesigning of the bathhouse at Warner Park Beach. Since then, lots of proposed, planned and implemented things have happened at the park and the beach. In 2014, the Northside Planning Council hosted a community bathhouse art project that was completed through a...
Madison dance crew wins first place in USA Division at World of Dance
Barrio Dance Factory, led by owner AJ Juarez and partner Nicole Nelson, won first place in the USA Division at the World of Dance Summit competition that takes place in Los Angeles from July 28-31, 2024.
These Verona residents are making a big impact - and two are dogs
Verona resident Missy Dickson has spent her life in service to the people around her. Though she officially moved to the community in 2020, Dickson has been an active member of the Verona Lions Club since 2013. She told the Press her passion for helping others was instilled by her family at a young age.
News 3 Now at Noon: August 2, 2024
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Building French inspired charcuterie with Fromagination
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Are you looking for that perfect French themed dish to bring to your next Olympic watch party? Maybe try building a charcuterie board!. The art of Charcuterie stems from France and is a fun and easy way to show off your creative side while sticking with the Paris theme.
Commentary: The Rural Gas Station
Edward Hopper’s 1940 painting titled simply, Gas, is an iconic depiction of an isolated gas station – the type that a lucky motorist happens upon just in time as the needle creeps a little too close to empty. The red pumps catch the viewer’s eye and perfectly match the Mobil sign with its red Pegasus emblem. The station is portrayed as an island of civilization in an otherwise remote, rural landscape.