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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Madison streets will be closed Saturday, May 24 for the Twilight 5K starting at 7 p.m. on the 700 block of State St and looping through the UW campus, and Sunday, May 25 for 10K and half marathon races beginning at 7 a.m. on the same route; detours will affect some Metro routes + travel lanes will reopen once the last runner passes. City of Madison
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation honored the team that restored the Royal Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. The City of Madison Engineering Division began work on the project in 2021 and completed the $1.6 million restoration last year—preserving the pavilion’s Thai clay tiles, decorative finishes and mosaics. WISC-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dane County has only 110 licensed foster homes compared to 168 before and about 190 minors, including many teenagers and sibling groups, are in care—County Executive Melissa Agard is urging residents to become foster parents during National Foster Care Month. The county hopes more caring families will help provide safe homes for these children. FOX 47
- ➤ The DNR reminds people to be safe on trails and water this Memorial Day weekend by wearing helmets on ATVs and UTVs and life jackets on boats. Jake Holsclaw said operators will need to ride sober and check local rules, noting that 40 people died last year in ATV and UTV crashes. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of nurses at Meriter Hospital in Madison will strike starting at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 because contract talks did not address staffing and patient safety concerns. Hospital leaders say they will continue patient care and meet to discuss contracts on May 29—while nurses plan to end the strike on June 1. Wisconsin Public Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Vista Café is now open for the 2025 season and offers casual gourmet fare with drinks plus sprawling views from the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center rooftop — the café serves outdoor seating from Tuesday 11 am to 3 pm and Wednesday to Sunday 11 am to 7 pm while service is weather dependent. City of Madison
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Brat Fest 2025
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Alliant Energy Center — Earn donations for DCHS while enjoying brat grilling and community spirit.
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Quad City Dj's Performance
4:40-5:20 p.m. — Willow Island — Free entry — Dance to the beat of Quad City Dj's at the Everlight Solar Grand Stage during Brat Fest 2025.
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Memorial Day Community Cookout
1-3 p.m. — Token Creek County Park — Free entry — A relaxed day of food, games, and community on Memorial Day at the park.
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Sesame Street Live!
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of Cookie Monster, Elmo, and friends in a lively musical adventure.
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Wisconsin Trivia Night
6:30-11:59 p.m. — Roll Play — Free with purchase or $5/person — Celebrate Wisconsin's statehood by testing your trivia prowess on all things WI.
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Madison Mallards vs. Battle Creek Battle Jacks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Warner Park — Ticket information available — Catch the excitement as the Madison Mallards take on the Battle Creek Battle Jacks in this thrilling baseball matchup.
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Free Family Opera Day
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience an enchanting performance of The Magic Flute along with engaging family activities.
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Tamara Dean in Conversation
6-7 p.m. — Mystery to Me — Free entry — Explore environmental insights and personal journeys in a conversation with author Tamara Dean.
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Rehab: 25th Anniversary Tour
6:30-8 p.m. — The Annex — $37.93+ — Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rehab's 'Sittin at The Bar Tour' with live music in Madison.
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Joe Dombrowski Live in Madison
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Comedy on State — Ticket prices vary — Experience laughter with the comedic genius behind the viral Mr. D.
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