🌱 New Pesticide Research + Madison LEGO Replicas

Good morning, Madison! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of low clouds. High: 13 Low: -1.

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Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are currently developing a more targeted form of pesticide for agriculture. The researchers are looking into using RNA interference, delivering double-stranded RNA into insects that make them silence some of their own specific genes. They hope this new form of pesticide will be less destructive to the environment. (Wisconsin State Farmer)
2. Madison man builds replicas of iconic Madison places via LEGO. Aaron Williams and his children started building the replicas at the start of the pandemic as a way to pass time. Click to take a look a the replicas. You might find your favorite Madison location among them. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim of the deadly Jan. 15 crash. Madison's Jeremiah Broomfield, 14 years-of-age, died from injuries sustained in the crash on Schroeder Road. No charges have been filed in connection with the case. (WKOW)

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Today in Madison:

• Sing-A-Story: Punk Farm At The Fitchburg Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Wednesday Morning Book Discussion At The Fitchburg Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Grab and Go for Ages 9-12 At The Fitchburg Public Library (12:00 PM)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic At The South Madison Branch Library (12:30 PM)
• Government Certifications Informational Event At The City of Madison Civil Rights (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Madison Opera reminds our community of their full-blown costume shop. Click to take a look! (Facebook)
• City of Madison, Wisconsin Government shares Commercial Ownership Assistance Fund success stories. (Facebook)
• Majestic Madison announces Charley Crockett's Jukebox Charley Tour that is coming to Madison. Click for more details and to reserve tickets. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.