🌱 Sugar Shack Record Closes + Madison Knitters' Guild Donations

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 58 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. The Madison Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the city's southwest side early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 4300 block of Britta Parkway to discover shell casings. An unoccupied car and a home were reportedly struck by the gunshots but thankfully no one was injured. (WKOW)
2. After more than forty years of operation, Madison's Sugar Shack Records is closing down. The record store's owner is holding two special celebrations to celebrate the store's success and legacy. Gary Feest is closing the business after the building was sold. (WKOW)
3. Madison Knitters' Guild has donated more than 10,000 items for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guild created a list of needed items and has been collecting the finished items door-to-door over the last two years. The items included mittens, hats, scarves, toys, and blankets. (WMTV – NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• All Ages READ and PLAY At The Lakeview Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen and Tween Minecraft Club At The Lakeview Branch Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Madison Audubon shares photos from its Birding at Lake Farm County Park field trip. Click to view. (Facebook)
• Want to perform downtown this summer and beyond? It's not too late to register your band for consideration! Fill out the form here. (Facebook)

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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.