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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Goodman Pool opened for the 2025 season on Thursday, June 12 — with Goodman's Jewelers sponsoring free admission for the first 500 kids at 12pm in honor of Irwin and Robert Goodman. City of Madison
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man convicted in a brutal sexual assault and beating on a UW-Madison student in 2023 was sentenced to 30 years in prison—followed by 20 years of supervision. FOX 47
- ➤ Brandon A. Thompson, 29, pleaded guilty in October to three felonies and was sentenced last Thursday to 30 years in prison for raping and severely beating a UW student on Sept. 3 — the attack left the victim with a traumatic brain injury and a broken jaw — while surveillance video showed he stalked her after drinking at a Fitchburg bar. Wisconsin State Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author Jon Hickey’s debut novel Big Chief follows a tight-knit tribal community in the fictional Passage Rouge Nation where rival candidates fight for the presidency by any means necessary — reflecting debates over belonging and identity inspired by real Native communities. Wisconsin Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department is accepting applications from school and community groups to add free native plant gardens that help clean water and slow stormwater runoff. Since 2016, over 46,000 plants have been given out — applications are due by June 30. FOX 47
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled new zoning changes on Wednesday to boost the city's housing supply by letting duplexes be built in all residential areas and allowing homeowners to create second units in deep backyards—plans that also fast-track permits for downtown projects. The Common Council will review the proposals on Tuesday—part of the Housing Forward Plan aiming to add 15,000 homes by 2030. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ Rep. Mark Pocan said that residents near Dane County Regional Airport did not receive $18 million in federal funds to reduce noise from F-35 jets because the Department of Defense denied the application. Officials will work to find other options—an open grant for noise abatement in July offers a new chance—and they remain focused on addressing the long-standing concerns of nearby residents. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds Wisconsin trails other states in federal payments, receiving $14,700 per person in fiscal year 2022 compared to a national average of $16,606—ranking 41st overall. The study warns that if proposed federal budget changes take effect, planned cuts to programs such as Medicaid may significantly affect vulnerable residents. Wisconsin Public Radio
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Marquette Waterfront Festival 2025
4-10 p.m. — Yahara Place Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with local music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities at this annual festival.
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Supersuckers Concert
5-9 p.m. — The Annex — Tickets from $30 — Enjoy a night of rock with Supersuckers and special guests in a lively atmosphere.
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Madison Mallards Family Night
6:05 - 7:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Free for participating families — Enjoy a baseball game with special activities for adoptive and foster families to create lasting memories together.
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Symphony at Sunset 2025
5-9 p.m. — Burrows Park — $225 ($165 tax deductible) — Enjoy a stunning evening with live orchestral music, delicious dining, and a live auction benefiting the MSO's programs.
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Healthcare Worker Appreciation Night at Forward Madison
7-10 p.m. — The Forward Club — Free tickets for Meriter employees — Celebrate Health Care Recognition Week with an exciting soccer match.
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MJ - The Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Tickets $41-$273 — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson's artistry in a Tony Award-winning show.
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MJ - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of the King of Pop with a vibrant musical tribute featuring his greatest hits.
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Make Music Madison 2025
12 AM - 7 PM — Westmorland Park — Free entry — Celebrate a citywide day of music with performances across diverse venues in Madison.
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Madison Mallards vs. Green Bay Rockers
4:05-5:35 p.m. — Warner Park — Fundraiser for Occupaws — Cheer on the Mallards while supporting a great cause.
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Prototype Automated AI Workflows with n8n
6-8 p.m. — Madison Public Library - Central — Free entry — Explore how to rapidly prototype and automate AI workflows using n8n in this engaging session.
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