🌱 Capitol Building Rally For Ukraine + Club Tavern Fire

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First, today's weather:

Morning snow, 2-4"; cloudy. High: 33 Low: 14.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. Demonstrators rallied in downtown Madison on Saturday to voice their support for the people of Ukraine. The rally at the Capitol Building featured speakers from Ukraine and Russia, who called for an end to the violent invasion. Organizer Ruslana Westerlund, whose family lives in Ukraine, says she believes the rally and others like it are helping bolster the spirits of Ukrainians worldwide. (WMTV – NBC15)
2. A fire broke out at the historic Club Tavern in Middleton on Saturday. Fire crews responded to the blaze around midnight and were able to contain the flames without any injuries. Officials say they have not yet identified the cause of the fire, which damaged an interior wall and spread to the building's ceiling. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. A convoy of truckers road-tripping across the country to protest vaccine and mask mandates passed through Madison on Saturday. Dozens of local demonstrators gathered on an Interstate 90 overpass to show their support for the convoy. The convoy's next step is to meet up with another group of truckers in Ohio and head toward Washington D.C. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• Muslim Mental Health Symposium At Alicia Ashman Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• The Henna Wedding Tradition At Jewish Federation Of Madison (7:00 PM)
• MogaMove: Mindfulness + Yoga At Middleton Public Library (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Wisconsin Artists Biennial 2022 is now on display at the Museum of Wisconsin Art! The Biennial showcases contemporary works by fifty-two Wisconsin artists selected out of submissions from more than 400 artists and 1200 works of art. (Instagram)
• Streets Division plows responded to the snowstorm overnight, but roadway users should expect very slick road conditions during this morning's commute. (Facebook)
• The City of Madison is hiring for the position of Parks Division Head Attendant. This is an hourly position with a starting wage of $18.11. Applications are due by May 31. (Facebook)

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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.