🌱 New 37th State Assembly District + Dane County Farmers' Market

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cold. High: 41 Low: 24.

Here are the top three stories in Madison today:

1. Madison Council President Syed Abbas has announced his campaign for the newly-formed 37th District in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The district was created following the formation of new electoral maps based on data from the 2020 census. Abbas plans to focus on workforce development and environmental justice during the campaign. (madison365.com)
2. The Madison Police Department has released a sketch of the department's suspect in a sexual assault case. The incident occurred in Madison's east side earlier in the week on Apr. 12. The department reports that they are working with the Wisconsin State Crime Lab to process additional evidence while searching for the suspect. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)
3. Do you have your visit to the Dane County Farmers' Market carefully planned out? Channel 3000 has created a list of tips and reminders for visitors to the market as it opens this weekend in Capitol Square. Organizers are recommending the community visit the market before 9:00 a.m. to avoid the crowds. Click the link to see the full list of tips and reminders. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

Today in Madison:

• LEGO Club At Madison Public Library (1:30 PM)
• Stampin Up! Card Making Program At Alicia Ashman Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dane County Humane Society has rabbits available for adoption. Click to learn more about caring for these adorable creatures. (Facebook)
• Olbrich Botanical Gardens is having a Spring Pollinator Sale. Click to order some plants until the Apr. 29 pickup. (Facebook)
• The Henry Vilas Zoo shares information regarding a Harbor Seal's diet. Click to find out why their fish is sometimes cut up. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.