🌱 Single Day COVID Record Broken + New MMSD Staff COVID Benefits

Happy Wednesday, 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:

Mainly cloudy with flurries. High: 33 Low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. Dane County set a new single-day COVID-19 case record Monday, according to data from Public Health Madison and Dane County. According to the new report, 2,127 new cases were recorded on Jan. 10, surpassing the previous record of 1,988 cases that was set just three days earlier on Jan. 7. Two more people died of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the county's total to 398. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. The Madison Board of Education approved a plan on Monday to temporarily reinstate COVID-19-specific leave for benefits-eligible employees within the Madison Metropolitan School District. The plan gives employees five days of COVID-19 sick leave and two mental health days. None of those days would accrue, rollover, or be paid out if an employee leaves the district. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. The City of Madison recognized the work of local crossing guards for helping to keep streets safe despite tough winter conditions. Officials said the best way to thank crossing guards is by slowing down near intersections and school zones. They also advised drivers to stop at least 10 feet behind where children and crossing guards are walking when a guard raises their stop sign. (97 Seven Country WGLR)

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Today in Madison:

• Chess For All Ages At Meadowridge Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Reading With Libby At Middleton Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Workshop On Wellness At Village Center (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Jan. 10 is National Save the Eagles Day! Madison Audubon's Bald Eagle Nest Watch citizen scientists are getting ready for the season. (Facebook)
• The Museum of Wisconsin Art announced that the upcoming event, Wisconsin and Sixty Years of Studio Glass with Jan Mirenda, has been changed to a virtual talk and will no longer be held in person. The event will be streamed live on Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m. (Instagram)
• The Wisconsin Arts Board congratulated the Wisconsin organizations who were awarded project funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, including UW-Madison. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.