🌱 Slick Roads After Snowstorm + Protestors Rally For Wilson

Up and at 'em, Madison! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon squalls. High: 41 Low: 6.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. Road conditions in Madison are expected to be slick this morning following the winter storm last night. Streets Superintendent Charlie Romines reminded residents that residential roads will not be salted or plowed unless there are three inches or more of snow on the road. The Streets Division is asking drivers this morning to prepare for a "slow and sloppy" commute. (WMTV - NBC15)
2. Protestors gathered on Wednesday to shut down a street where Quadren Wilson was shot by law enforcement officers last week. The protestors demanded that authorities release the names of the officers who shot Wilson while he was in his car near the intersection of Eastpark Boulevard and American Parkway. The protest comes after the Madison Police Department issued a statement on Monday claiming that no Madison officers fired their weapons during the incident or witnessed the shooting. (WMTV - NBC15)
3. Art Walk Middleton is seeking exhibitors from around the Madison area to display their art. Interested artists from Dane County can apply online and will be vetted by the Middleton Arts Committee. The annual art exhibit will return May 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. (HNGnews.com)

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Today in Madison:

• One-On-One Computer Assistance At Lakeview Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• "In the Loft": Sip & Paint Watercolor For Couples At Four Winds Farm (6:00 PM)
• Lewis Black: Off The Rails At Orpheum Theater (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center admitted a total of 2,579 animals for rehabilitation last year. Though the community-supported program treated fewer patients in 2021, it set a new record with the number of unique species that came through the doors. (Facebook)
• The Dane County Farmers Market is back again! Get all of your Super Bowl Sunday ingredients and Valentine's Day treats this Saturday at Garver Feed Mill. (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.