🌱 Suspect Identified In VASD Threat + Food Stamp Trafficking

Welcome back, Madison! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Colder with snow, 1-2". High: 36 Low: 33.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. Officials with the Verona Area School District say they have identified the suspect responsible for threatening the school on social media Wednesday morning. The district's public information officer, Marcie Pfeifer-Soderbloom, did not identify the suspect but shared in a statement Wednesday that they would face disciplinary action from the school as well as potential legal action. The school also reminded students and parents about the district's reporting system, which enables anyone to quickly and anonymously submit tips to school officials. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. A Madison businessman is facing allegations that he trafficked food stamps out of his convenience store over a two-year period. According to a criminal complaint against Mavi Kuldip Singh, the suspect and an employee at the gas station realized a profit of nearly $18,970 by buying cards from FoodShare recipients for 50 cents on the dollar. Kuldip Singh is scheduled to appear in Dane County Court next month on charges of felony trafficking food stamps and misdemeanor public assistance fraud. (WKOW)
3. Performances return to the Madison Circus Space next weekend after a two-year hiatus. The "Solar Powered Circus" includes family-friendly circus acts like aerial dance, hooping, and slacklining and aims to highlight the venue's $1 million campaign to renovate its facility and install solar panels. Tickets are available online and proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test is required for entry. (WMTV – NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• Storytime S.T.E.A.M. At Fitchburg Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Lunchtime Yoga At Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)
• "ArtWorking: There Are A Lot Of Us" Reception At Arts + Literature Laboratory (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dane County Farmers Market returns to the Garver Feed Mill tomorrow for another fantastic lineup of local farmers, bakers, and cheesemakers. Only four indoor markets are left this season! (Facebook)
• Party for the Planet, the annual Earth Day celebration at Henry Vilas Zoo, returns in person on Saturday, Apr. 23, after two years of virtual events. Stop by for storytime, a frog scavenger hunt, tree climbing, and tons of spring animal enrichment! (Facebook)
• Staying around town for spring break? Join the Madison Children's Museum for special events, daily pop-up programs, and fun times for all during the extra open days in March! (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.