🌱 MPD Pride Youth Fundraiser + In-Person Absentee Voting Begins

Happy Tuesday, people of Madison! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Madison:

1. A group comprised of Madison Police Department members is focusing on reaching LGBTQ+ youth across the city. On Sunday, members of MPD Pride raised money and awareness for the LGTBQ+ community at a pop-up event, partnering with Dane County nonprofit Briarpatch Youth Service. Anyone interesting in donating to the "Teens Like Us" program can visit the Madison Community Policing Foundation's website and type "Pride" in the description box. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
2. The City of Madison will begin in-person absentee voting today. All voters will need to bring photo identification; those who need to register or update their registration must also bring a proof of residence document. For a full list of voting locations and hours, please visit the full story. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. Madison police have provided additional details on a Friday crash involving a vehicle reported as stolen. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Sun Prairie; officers tracked the vehicle as it drove along the Beltline until it crashed near Monona Drive. According to police, six teenage male suspects fled the scene; five were arrested quickly, while the sixth allegedly jumped off a bridge over the Yahara River. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

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Today in Madison:

• Community Celebration - United Way of Dane County, Inc. (5:00 PM)
• DANEnet Computer Skills Class - Madison Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Regular BOE Meeting - Madison Metropolitan SD (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• After being treated by the Dane County Humane Society, a bald eagle injured in December was set free and took flight once again. (97 Seven Country WGLR)
• From the Black Arts Matter Festival to "Spring Training," here's what's happening in Madison this week. (Isthmus)
• Looking for a career change or just curious as to what's on the market? Check out this week's roundup of full-time and part-time job listings in the Madison area. (Madison Patch)

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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.