🌱 Golf Courses Open + Dane County Jail Lawsuit Dismissed

Good morning, Madison! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Morning rain. High: 62 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. The city's golf courses will be opening today. However, Glenway Golf Park will remain closed while the course's remodel continues. The city's Parks Department has reportedly aerated the courses to improve drainage after recent heavy rainfalls. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
2. A local coffee roaster has partnered with the Rape Crisis Center to support victims of sexual assault. Madison's JBC Coffee Roasters is donating half of its sales to the center. The fundraiser runs until Apr. 22. (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)
3. The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died at Dane County Jail has been dismissed by a federal judge. The man reportedly died from a drug overdose at the jail. According to U.S. District Judge William Conley, there was not enough evidence to present to a jury. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

Today in Madison:

• Adult Knitting Club At Sequoya Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• COVID Vaccine Clinic At Lakeview Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Madison Police Department is celebrating patrol horse Cooper's 10th birthday. Click for the full story. (WMTV – NBC15)
• Madison Mayor Satya has proclaimed Saturday, Apr. 8 Solidarity with Ukraine Day. (Facebook)
• Wine Walk is coming to downtown Madison. Click to get your tickets! (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.