Workforce Shortages + Indigenous Storyteller + Bicycle Center

Happy Monday, people of Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories in Madison today:

1. Workforce shortages are taking a toll on local Madison restaurants as well as employees. The restaurant industry in Wisconsin lost 22% of its workforce during the pandemic, according to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, but Dane County lost 44%. (Madison Commons)
2. A stray bullet went through a family's home on the Southwest Side on Sunday morning. No one was injured, and it is not believed that the family was targeted. (Channel3000)
3. In this Q&A, Andi Cloud—the first and current Indigenous storyteller-in-residence at the Madison Public Library—discusses how she hopes to better connect the community to Ho-Chunk culture. Cloud's two month residency will include interactive events like art workshops, digital stories, and both in-person and virtual exhibits. (The Cap Times)
4. The City of Madison and Freewheel Bicycle Co., a nonprofit tackling transportation justice and teaching people how to maintain bikes, have teamed up to create the Madison Bicycle Center. The Center, located at 202 S. Pinckney St., wants to make the downtown commute easier for cyclists by offering secure storage, quick repairs and a bike wash station. (WORT)
5. Get a good look at the fall foliage while it's in its peak! Here are 9 day trips. (Madison Magazine)

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Today in Madison:

• Human Resources Basics for Non-HR Professionals—Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (8:30 a.m.)
• FITNESS: Passion for PiYo — Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (12:00 p.m.)
• Ashman All Ages Chess Club — Alicia Ashman Branch Library (4:00 p.m.)
• Land Equity Access Team Meeting —Sierra Club: Wisconsin John Muir Chapter (5:00 p.m.)
• Contamination and Restoration of Local Waterways—Sierra Club: Wisconsin John Muir Chapter (6:30 p.m.)

Madison Patch Notebook

• Discover Wisconsin shares a view: "Some of the best views of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest come after the hardest climbs up the lookout tower! Have you climbed the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower yet? @kayceeziefle" (Instagram)
• Museum of Wisconsin Art says mark your calendar: "Art and flowers come together with Bloomin' Holidays on Nov. 5, 6, and 7. Reserve your timed entry to see the ephemeral creations by Wisconsin florists and artists throughout MOWA's galleries." (Instagram)
• Wisconsin Veterans Museum shares some history: "Harry W. Newton, a Superior local, served in the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War. Newton earned several promotions during his time in the Philippines and served as the Assistant Superintendent of Police in Manila. ⁠ " (Instagram)
• Downtown Madison promotes an upcoming festival: "The Wisconsin Book Festival's four-day celebration is Oct. 21 to 24, and features 24 authors in four days. The events are a combination of in-person and virtual events." (Facebook)

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— Molly Carmichael

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