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McFarland, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey McFarland! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- McFarland approves April Hills annexation ahead of Blooming Groveās dissolution
- McFarlandās Teagan Mallegni leads the way in Badgersā unbeaten start
- Two Monona searches end in arrests with police dogsā help
Also on today's calendar: Public Safety Committee and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 31.
- Friday: Chilly with clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ McFarland board votes to annex land in April Hills neighborhood (wmtv15news.com) ā McFarlandās Village Board voted 6-0 to annex land in April Hills from Blooming Grove, where some neighbors wanted to join the village rather than Madison. Blooming Grove is set to dissolve by October 2027, but McFarlandās administrator says the annexation will not change the villageās 2027 budget or funding plan. 
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ā¢ Women's basketball: Wisconsin hits the ground running in 2026-27 season (badgerherald.com) ā McFarland native Teagan Mallegni has led Wisconsin in scoring in all three wins to open the womenās basketball season. The Iowa transfer hit the late go-ahead 3-pointer against Bradley, then recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds against Oakland. Her strong start comes as the Badgers prepare for games against Delaware, Green Bay and Marquette. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Two men arrested after fleeing Monona Police, being caught by K9 officers in separate incidents (wmtv15news.com) ā Two men were arrested in separate Monona searches after fleeing officers, police said, with drones and police dogs helping locate them. One investigation began with a car stopped in the road, the other with a reported domestic violence incident. McFarland police were among several agencies that assisted. Ā Ā Ā
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Bridge Club ā
E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland
12:30 pm
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Public Safety Committee ā
Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
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Meals with Melody: Vets on Frets ā
Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
12:00 pm -
Bridge Basics ā
5920 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
1:00 pm -
Coffee & Chemistry: Low-Key Friday Speed Dating (Ages 28-42) ā
Grace Coffee McFarland, 4719 Farwell Street, McFarland
6:30 pm -
Family Game Day ā
5920 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
10:00 am -
Senior Outreach Card Club ā
Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
12:30 pm -
D&D for Adults ā
E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland
5:30 pm -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee ā
Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
6:00 pm -
Coffee Connections for Men ā
McFarland Municipal Center, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
9:00 am -
Plan Commission ā
Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
7:00 pm -
Senior Outreach Services Committee ā
Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee Street, McFarland
8:30 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Evereve, Inc. posted a job opening for Stylist Part Time-Hilldale Shopping Center-Madison, WI in Madison. Apply here.
- Topgolf International, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McFarland here.
š Nearby News
Monona
- 5 fun events happening in Madison this week, Nov. 12-18 āØšøš (captimes.com)
- How did Madison land on National Geographic's āworld's best' list? (captimes.com)
- Wisconsin 2026 midterm election: Percentage of votes for David Crowley in Dane County municipalities (blogspot.com)
Madison
- UW Health urgent and primary care center on west side of Madison Wisconsin (October 2026 construction site visit) (blogspot.com)
- Vietnam War veteran inducted into Madison VA Hall of Heroes (wmtv15news.com)
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