🌱 20-Year Alzheimer's Study + SwanLeap Acquired

Rise and shine, Madison! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 49 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories today in Madison:

1. The world's largest family history study of Alzheimer's disease is marking 20 years in Nov. 2021. It's called the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention. Researchers at UW Madison are looking to see how early Alzheimer's develops, as well as what factors might impact a person's risk of developing it. (WAOW)
2. The Madison-based logistics company SwanLeap, Inc. that was once dubbed the fastest-growing company in America has been acquired. SwanLeap, a transportation management software company, has been acquired by Transportation Insight Holding Company. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
3. Curious about the meaning behind the colorful mittens for sale in 30+ Madison-area businesses? 25 volunteers meet every week in the basement of Madison's Grace Lutheran Church to create hand-sewn mittens to make a difference. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
4. The Wisconsin Supreme Court says it would minimize changes to current election maps, handing Republicans an initial redistricting victory. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
5. A federal judge ruled against Helbachs Café, LLC on the federal law claims contained in its lawsuit against the city of Madison, Dane County and others in regards to the restaurant's "Mask Free Zone" sign that was posted in July 2020 while a public health emergency order was in place requiring masks indoors. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• Chamber Table Talk - December - Fitchburg Chamber Visitor & Business Bureau (8:30 AM)
• Rhoda's mustard - Badger Prairie Needs Network (4:00 PM)
• Parks and Recreation Committee - Village of Wauanakee Meetings (5:30 PM)
• Public Information Meeting: Old Middleton Road Resurfacing (6:00 PM)

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— 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.