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In today's newsletter:
- What a $260 million boost could change for UW-Madison students
- State investigators name Madison officer involved in Corey Ruiz shooting
- How 900 volunteers at a Madison hotel launched a $19M campaign
Also on today's calendar: The Romeo and Juliet Balcony Battle and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Regents' budget plan freezes UW-Madison state tuition, adds millions (captimes.com) — UW-Madison students and families could see a state-funded tuition freeze and major campus upgrades if the Universities of Wisconsin win approval for a $730 million operating boost and $2 billion capital plan. The proposal would add $260 million for UW-Madison, support new financial aid for lower-income Wisconsinites, demolish the aging Humanities Building, and add up to 2,000 new dorm beds to ease the housing crunch. 
2. Authorities ID the officer who fatally shot a Black man on a... (afro.com) — State investigators have identified the Madison police officer who fatally shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz in July, a case that sparked days of protests in Madison and renewed calls to address racial justice. Officials say Officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, an 11-year law enforcement veteran, fired the shots after responding to reports of someone checking parked cars and an alleged burglary attempt.
3. United Way of Dane County sets $19 million fundraising goal (ibmadison.com) — United Way of Dane County just kicked off its 2026 Community Campaign with a $19 million fundraising goal and a massive volunteer event at the Madison Marriott West. More than 900 volunteers packed over 21,000 ImPacks—care kits headed to local nonprofits that support neighbors in need across Madison and Dane County.
4. Tips to Make a Good Message 2026 (fox47.com) — Local teens are invited to pitch short, original driving-safety messages for the MSG 2 Teens campaign, with Fox47 offering production help if you only submit a storyboard. Entries under 25 seconds can be sent electronically or mailed directly to the station's Madison studio on Big Sky Drive, giving area students a shot at seeing their ideas on TV.
5. Woman flown to Madison hospital after crash with semi in Dodge County (wbay.com) — A 68-year-old woman was airlifted to UW Hospital in Madison with life-threatening injuries after her SUV failed to yield and collided with a semi at a Dodge County intersection. Two juvenile passengers suffered minor injuries, while the semi driver from Milton was evaluated and released at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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- The Romeo and Juliet Balcony Battle →
Tyranena Brewing Company, 1025 Owen St, Lake Mills
2:00 pm - Beth Wilson Pianist →
Minocqua Brewing Company, 2927 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
2:00 pm - One-on-One Computer Assistance
Madison Public Library Central Library - Study Room 211
12:00 pm - Personal Archiving Lab: Drop-In Tutorials
Madison Public Library 201 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
2:00 pm - We Read to a Dog
Lakeview Branch Library Lakeview Library - Community Room - Fireplace Side
3:00 pm - WE READ Art with Bubbler Artist Jaycee Haas: Upcycled Floral Bouque
Madison Public Library Central Library - Youth Program Room
3:00 pm - Lucie Rose →
Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Advantages Of Services In Pro Spine & Pain →
34 Schroeder Ct, Madison
9:00 am - Brass Knuckles →
Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
3:00 pm - Josh Ammann →
Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom, 2927 E Washington Ave, Madison
7:00 pm - Black Star Drum Line & Forward! Marching Band at Madison Children's Museum →
Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
5:00 pm - BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show →
Madison Children's Museum, 100 N Hamilton St, Madison
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- So I went to fill the bird feeder and this guy was sitting inside it.
He is quite young and go on finger willingly. He seems tired. He won't fly off. What should I do? (Nextdoor Bram's Addition) - @Jose marrufo I want to give a BIG THANK YOU TO HIM.
I am a single mother not only did he help move my furniture. Not just saying this but he is a very good person keeps his word!!! Does different thing… (Nextdoor Lerdahl Park)
- Zumiez Inc. posted a job opening for _1st Assistant Manager in Madison. Apply here.
- Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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