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Tuesday May 26th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s at stake in UW–Madison’s probe of an animal rights club?
  • What Opening Day at Warner Park revealed about this Mallards season

Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Days at Old World and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UW-Madison investigates student organization for promoting Ridglan Farms raid (dailycardinal.com) — UW–Madison is formally investigating the student group Animal Advocacy over flyers and online materials tied to an April protest at Ridglan Farms, raising questions about whether they encouraged illegal activity. Student leaders argue their actions are protected political speech, while university officials review possible violations of campus posting rules and state solicitation laws, with potential sanctions still on the table.    

• Mallards open season at Duck Pond with Hall of Fame celebration, packed crowd (wmtv15news.com) — Madison baseball fans filled Warner Park as the Mallards opened their 2026 home season Monday, honoring Madison native and new team Hall of Famer Drake Baldwin despite an 8-3 loss to Wausau. The team unveiled new shade structures and teased a summer packed with promotions, from a drone show to a massive euchre game, with game two set for Tuesday night.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We found a roughly 3-4 year old kid, that walked into our house this morning.
    We tried walking around the neighborhood with him to see if anyone was out looking. The police are now helping knock on doors, but if you’re missing… (Nextdoor High Crossing Park)
  • Olin Ave/Gilson St/Spruce St/Hickory St.
    Munji has been found! She is staying with a foster until her human returns to Madison. Thanks to the great neighbors who called in sightings of this… (Nextdoor Pheasant Ridge)
  • Faith Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Operations Logistics Manager in Madison. Apply here.
  • AMCOR, plc posted a job opening for Machine Assistant in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Madison man arrested after Monona police use Grappler device to end car chase (wkow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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