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Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over Memorial Day weekend, thousands of volunteers worked at Brat Fest by setting up tents, grilling brats, and donating more than 16,000 hours to nearly 130 nonprofits. Every hour worked added a $12 donation to charities—helping groups like Second Harvest and the Salvation Army continue their work. WMTV
- ➤ Deerfield veteran Gregory Storms—member of the cemetery committee—helped maintain a local veterans’ cemetery after concerns were raised about worn flags and missing markers. WMTV
- ➤ VFW Post 7591 in Madison unveiled a new tribute wall at a Saturday ceremony to honor charter member Galen Day Sr. and his sons Galen Day Jr. and Donald Day, who died in World War I. The wall displays original military medals from the 1940s and the VFW will donate leftover funds to the UW-Madison MIA Recovery and Identification program. WKOW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brat Fest ended its 42nd year in Madison and celebrated 10 years of its zero-waste program by using compostable cups, utensils, and clear waste stations—about 50% of the waste is now compostable and reused on farms and golf courses. WMTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff for Memorial Day to honor our nation's fallen heroes—this order takes effect today from sunrise to 12 p.m. He said the measure shows respect for service members who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms. WISC-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MadTown BMX, a nonprofit that raced on donated land in DeForest for 13 years, moved to Angell Park in Sun Prairie after its property was sold. The group canceled its 2025 season and is reviewing bids for a new track that it hopes to open by May 1, 2026. WMTV
- ➤ Runners from across the state gathered at the UW-Madison Library Mall on Sunday morning for the Run Madtown half marathon and 10K, starting at 7 a.m. They ran past the State Capitol, the Arboretum, and Camp Randall—over 3,000 athletes took part as race director Beth Salinger said the event brought the community together. WKOW
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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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Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble
8-11 p.m. — The North Street Cabaret — Cost to be determined — Experience the diverse sounds of Gypsy Jazz with Caravan, influenced by Django Reinhardt and more.
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Madison Mallards Baseball Game
6:05 – 7:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between Madison Mallards and Wausau Woodchucks.
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MAD Gluten Free Festival
2-6 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Free admission — Experience a vibrant celebration of gluten-free cuisine with fun activities for the whole family.
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