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🌱 Patch AM: Which cozy Madison spots locals swear by when winter won’t quit

Also check out Madison Jazz Orchestra on the Madison Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Madison! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which cozy Madison spots locals swear by when winter won’t quit
  • What you didn’t know about Breese Stevens Field’s wild sports past
  • Which Madison-made podcasts are amplifying youth voices and unhoused neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: Madison Jazz Orchestra and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: Clouds breaking and colder, with a high of 23 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as cold; a morning flurry, temps: high: 38, low: 7. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and colder, with a high of 23 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How to keep warm in Madison when winter feels endless (captimes.com) — If this winter has you freezing, a Madison sauna owner and other locals offer practical ways to warm up, from spicy soups and rooftop domes to steamy conservatories. The guide highlights specific Madison spots like Olbrich Gardens, Henry Vilas Zoo domes, and Williamson Street saunas, plus nearby options in Waunakee, Middleton, and Paoli. It also explores cold plunges as a mindset shift toward winter.
   

2. Winter vehicle readiness, and the history of a Madison sports stadium (wpr.org) — Madison drivers get practical winter maintenance and driving advice from a longtime local service manager, aimed at keeping vehicles safer in harsh conditions. The program also dives into the colorful history of Madison’s Breese Stevens Field, from early baseball and NFL games to today’s pro soccer, concerts, and community events.
   

3. Collaborative Podcasts Archives - Madison Commons - Dane County Community News (madisoncommons.org) — Local nonprofit Root2Rise’s “Seeds of Leadership” podcast and the “Housing Last” series, produced with Madison Commons, spotlight youth empowerment and homelessness through Madison-centered stories. Residents can hear directly from young leaders and unhoused neighbors about how mentorship, policy, and community support shape lives across Dane County.
   

4. MFD extinguishes car fire on Madison's south side (nbc15.com) — Firefighters quickly put out a car fire Wednesday afternoon on the 3200 block of Churchill Drive on Madison’s west side, after the vehicle’s engine compartment became fully engulfed in flames. The owner says the car had just been jump-started and left idling to warm up. No injuries were reported, but the hood melted and the windshield shattered before Madison Fire crews arrived.
   

5. UW Health encourages living organ donation (nbc15.com) — UW Health in Madison is launching a new Living Donor Initiative to boost kidney and liver donations by 20% over the next two years. The program will expand community outreach across Wisconsin and northern Illinois, create clearer educational materials, and closely track donor health so more local patients can avoid long waits and life-threatening complications.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I think someone took ( stole) my 2 year old mini Goldendoodle- Trina- from my locked fenced back yard this afternoon.
    She isn’t tall enough to jump the fence. She is a barker. I have a corner lot- she barks at people walking. I heard her barking, was on a phone call,… (Nextdoor Ridgewood Valley Edition)
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  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2106) in Madison. Apply here.
  • SiteOne Landscape Supply posted a job opening for Stone Fabricator 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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