Madison history lesson: Winter 1936
A look back at a snowy scene on State Street, during a time cars could still drive down the iconic street.
Lake Geneva's Ice Castles are a winter playground
For a couple months each year, thousands flock to Lake Geneva to explore the Ice Castles.
Newly opened The Botanist Social specializes in gin cocktails, elevated fare
The new State Street restaurant adds a wide variety of gins and late night food to the downtown bar scene.
Doug Moe's Madison: Paul Soglin is still going to bat for Minnie Miñoso
The former mayor has been advocating for Miñoso's induction into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame for decades. On Dec. 5, it could finally happen.
Madison baker to appear on Food Network's gingerbread competition
Christina Schubert creates a masterpiece on "Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown," airing Nov. 29
Madison Ballet's 'Nutcracker' returns to the stage
Madison Ballet is back with a beloved classic that’s engaged and delighted local audiences for 40 years.
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Best of Madison 2021 Winners
When 2020 handed out lemons, this year's winners gave us their best. This year we honor 458 businesses in our readers’ poll and 13 awards from our editors.
A dynamic duo keep Middleton's K-Peppers kicking
Rachel and Eric Kim stay at the helm of the kitchen and in the front of the house.
Roach: One leg at a time
As we crawl out of the worst pandemic of our time toward something resembling herd immunity, it is worth contemplating the societal impact of COVID-19.
Editor's Note: A snowy state of mind
We didn’t totally plan this, but this issue turned into quite the celebration of winter. You might be thinking, “Wait, my local magazine that’s known for hyping up all that makes Madison great wants me to see the good in our coldest, longest season?” Big surprise, I know. But I have to say, we make a strong case.
Metalsmith Martha Fitzmier forges community through her art practice
Martha Fitzmier creates everything from vases to serving spoons and candlestick holders to decorative storage boxes.
New local startup aims to remove barriers, streamline services for assault survivors
Rachel Sattler and Kim Curran hope to alleviate the overwhelming steps for survivors with their nonprofit, the Dane County Multi-Agency Center, or DaneMAC.
Gritty debut gives an insider's peek from the other side of the police interview room mirror
It's hard not to notice the parallels between author Hannah Morrissey and Hazel Greenlee, the protagonist in her novel, "Hello, Transcriber," out Nov. 30.
Soli and Duet: There are now two versions of Jazzman on State Street for men and women
Menswear retailer opens a "women's version of Jazzman" in former Karen & Co. and Sassafras spaces
Peter Kraus opening a second gym on South Park Street
Second gym closer to downtown Madison will have a more “sexy, moody” atmosphere than his first.
Embrace Wisconsin winters with a cabin getaway
Disconnect from your phone, explore a new area, try a new outdoor activity or curl up next to a fireplace during a winter getaway.
Take an adventure in Lake Geneva's A-frame
A couple renovated and revamped a Lake Geneva home, turning it into a rentable retreat.
The Lake Superior Barn sleeps 20 in a north woods respite
You can invite the whole family, a few friends and anyone else you think needs break in a big barn in the town of Maple.
Let your mind drift in a high-end cabin in the Driftless area
The Mill Creek Cabins offer an idyllic, remote experience in the hills between Richland Center and Viroqua to allow guests to escape into nature.
Vintage-inspired cabin along Star Lake feels like summer camp
Take a walk down memory lane at Camp Edna, a lakeside cottage in Star Lake, Wisconsin.
Ferryville home looks like an old train caboose, but has a log cabin interior
John Runte already owned the place next door, but when he saw the Red Rail Caboose on the market, he jumped at the chance to keep its engine running (figuratively speaking).
Go off the grid in Wisconsin's most wishlisted house on Airbnb
In the middle of the wilderness is a tiny cabin that became Airbnb’s most wishlisted house in Wisconsin.
Four distinctive places to stay in Wisconsin
Stay a couple of nights at one of these unique locales, including a Frank Lloyd Wright home, a Bayfield treehouse and a campground with lots of history in Elkhorn.
9 a-plus a-frames to stay in Wisconsin
A-frame cabins are favorites for those looking for a charming cabin feel.
8 places to rest and rejuvenate
If vacationing at a remote cabin isn’t for you, opt to stay at a place with multiple units, a rustic hotel or a big enough spot to bring the whole crew.
We've done all your Thanksgiving meal research so you don't have to
Cooking for Thanksgiving can be stressful — nobody wants dry meat or bland stuffing — and we get it. Instead of being stuck in your kitchen for hours, here are 18 options for Thanksgiving dinner that are already cooked and prepared so you don’t have to do the work.
#EndOverdose: advocates bring awareness to Dane County’s ongoing opioid overdose epidemic
Even as the crisis worsens in Dane County and overdose deaths across the country approached 100,000 in a 12-month period for the first time ever, some promising harm reduction initiatives are giving rise to something else: Hope.
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