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What's up Madison! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a south side fire displaced a family this morning
  • How worried should Wisconsin dairy drinkers be about this new H5N1 case?
  • How to spot fake Salvation Army collectors at West Towne Mall

Also on today's calendar: DB Orchestra Holiday Concert and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Monday: A little icy mix in the a.m., temps: high: 36, low: 33.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Family displaced after fire on Madison's south side, one firefighter taken to local hospital (channel3000.com) — A Saturday morning apartment fire on Madison’s south side displaced one family and sent a firefighter to a local hospital with a minor injury. Crews quickly contained the blaze to one unit near W. Badger Road, and all residents evacuated safely. A Madison Metro bus offered temporary warmth, and the Red Cross is helping the displaced family, who were reunited with their pet turtle.
   

2. H5N1 HPAI detected in Wisconsin herd (dairystar.com) — Madison-based state veterinary experts are confirming Wisconsin’s first recent H5N1 avian influenza case in a Dodge County dairy herd, detected through surveillance rather than sick animals. Officials stress that pasteurized milk remains safe, while urging farms to tighten biosecurity and continue testing as they work from Madison to track the strain and prevent further spread.
   

3. Salvation Army imposters seen at West Towne Mall (wkow.com) — Shoppers at Madison’s West Towne Mall are being warned about two people reportedly posing as Salvation Army volunteers and soliciting donations with a red kettle. Officials stress that real kettles are stationary, with bell ringers who don’t verbally ask for money. Residents are urged to avoid the imposters and call Madison police’s non-emergency line if approached.
   

4. How RFK Jr's announcement could impact Wisconsin pediatric care and trans youth (jsonline.com) — Proposed federal rules from RFK Jr.’s HHS could threaten Medicaid and Medicare funding for UW Health in Madison if it continues providing gender-affirming care to minors. Wisconsin advocates, providers, and trans youth describe the potential impact on already-limited mental and medical care and urge residents to weigh in during the federal public comment period.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to share a heartfelt thank you to the incredibly kind and patient staff/professionals at the UW Health Emergency Services.
    I hadn't had to go to an ER in probably over 35? years - and was pretty freaked out, with an eye injury, in going there. (Nothing personal, but I… (Nextdoor Tenney-Lapham)
  • Hi neighbors, I have an extra live Christmas tree.
    It's not as full as the ones you might buy, but it lived a happy life before we needed to clear it from our family land. Would love to give it to… (Nextdoor Greentree)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Madison. Apply here.
  • Wisconsin Staffing posted a job opening for Dairy Clerk in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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