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Madison-area midwife's debut collection is influenced by Sweden's and other family-friendly social systems
A Q&A with Ingrid Andersson, author of the poetry collection, 'Jordemoder: Poems of a Midwife,' which cycles through themes of birth, death and life.
Guest essay: Permission to revel
The mandate to experience joy despite life’s suffering is one of the greatest gifts of pet ownership.
Local competition crowns Madison's Funniest Comic
This year, Ton Johnson, a Milwaukee-based comic, took home the prize at Comedy on State's annual Madison's Funniest Comic Competition.
Four places to enjoy beers with your dogs
These beer-forward businesses will gladly welcome your fur baby into their dog-friendly spaces.
4 local juice businesses that have opened in the past year
These four local spots offer everything from classic juices to wheatgrass shots.
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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.
After nearly 40 years of service, Nau-Ti-Gal is closing
"After careful consideration of a number of factors, we have decided to not reopen Nau-Ti-Gal," the post reads.
Remembering a wild ride with an NFL star
Lyle Alzado died 30 years ago at the age 43. Before that, Doug Moe spent a three weeks at the NFL player's home for a book that was never published.
Crowning Madison's cutest pets
We concluded that every one of the entries could have been a winner, and browsing this cross-section of pets gives us confidence to say: The Madison area officially has some of the cutest pets around.
New restaurant from owners of Lucille, Merchant to open this summer at Hilldale
Amara will be a coastal Italian restaurant featuring Italian cuisine, wines and drinks.
Order the June Issue: All about pets!
From start to finish the June issue of Madison Magazine features pets and local pet tips.
Dane County celebrates the opening of new dog park in Oregon
Anderson Farm Dog Park, a 36-acre, off-leash dog park is hosting a grand opening Thursday.
A mother brings awareness to other parents about dangerous online “challenge” games after a tragedy
In the time since her son’s death, Annie McGrath has learned a great deal about the popular online games that have proliferated over the past decade.
Let your dog run free at one of the area’s off-leash dog parks
Explore a dog park in Dane County.
Madison Chocolate Co. announces plans to open second store
After five years since opening on Monroe Street, Madison Chocolate Co. is growing.
Versatile three- and four-season rooms offer an outdoor feeling with indoor comforts
Four- and three-season spaces make sense in a region where outdoor living is affected by a dramatic range of temperatures and diverse weather patterns.
Grace Coffee Co. abruptly and permanently closes State Street location
This was the local business's first of six locations when it opened in 2019, and the first to close.
The artistic journey of a Madison financial consultant
After a recent art show in his Michigan hometown, Jay Handy hopes to continue honing his practice and perhaps bring something similar to Madison.
Localize your feed and maximize your closet with these local Instagram accounts
If you’re seeking outfit inspiration, life advice or fashion help, localize your feed with these Madison-based fashion and lifestyle Instagram accounts.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ soars and sours at Overture
Madison premiere is a reminder that while the show’s songs pack power, the plot’s painfully problematic.
Bear & Bottle brings California flair to Madison with its neighborhood pub
Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, Bear & Bottle has established itself as a north-side neighborhood meetup point with a California-meets-Wisconsin atmosphere.
New worker cooperative envisions a bicycling economy for all
Madison CycleWorks is a worker cooperative on the north side that will offer mobile bicycle repair and delivery of food and goods by bicycle.
Crossroads Community Farm is raising money to provide fresh food to local Madison families
This is the local farm's third year raising money, in hopes of providing fresh and healthy food to Madison families.
Cueing up a comeback for pool
Madison-based podcast Cue It Up Network is growing the game of pool with comprehensive, unparalleled coverage and listeners in more than 106 countries.
Michael Velliquette takes paper to new heights with monochrome sculptures
Using glue, paper and various tools, Velliquette spends hundreds of hours putting together his fine art monochrome paper sculptures for gallery shows around the country.
The skeleton in the chimney
A cold case heats up as DNA experts step in to try to help solve a late-1980s mystery: Whose skeleton was found in the chimney of a local music store, how did it get there, and why?
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