🌱 1 Stabbed At Homeless Encampment + Broadband Access Survey

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First, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; cloudy, mild. High: 54 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. Police say a 29-year-old woman was hospitalized after being stabbed at one of the city's tiny shelter encampments for homeless individuals on Tuesday morning. According to a spokesperson for the Madison Police Department, the victim was visiting a friend when she was allegedly stabbed by a 52-year-old woman who lives at the encampment. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. (Subscription: Madison.com)
2. Police and Verona Area High School officials are investigating after a social media threat was made against the school on Wednesday morning. According to an announcement from Principal Pam Hammen, the message was posted to a private Instagram page and claimed that an anonymous actor would "hurt people" during the lunch hour on Wednesday. Hammen says the school increased its presence of police and security officers throughout the building in response to the threat. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. The Dane County Broadband Task Force is asking residents to complete an online survey about broadband access. Data from the survey will be used to make recommendations to the Dane County Board to help improve broadband access across the county. The online survey is open now and accepting responses through Apr. 15. (HNGnews.com)

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Today in Madison:

• Red Cross Blood Drive At Madison Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Teen And Tween Maker Time At Lakeview Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Words-in-Bloom Poetry Workshop For Teens At Pinney Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Dane County and the Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership are now accepting Plant Dane native plant orders and donations. Plants are $2.50 each and all species must be ordered in multiples of four. (Nextdoor)
• The next Breakfast with the Animals at Henry Vilas Zoo takes place on Mar. 26. Enjoy a hot breakfast, then go behind the scenes to meet bison Beefcake, Mamacow, and Wilma! Children must be at least 5 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.