Common Ground with… Molly Fish
Lake City Books joined Madison’s literary scene when it officially opened its doors in April 2023. The shop is owned by Molly Fish, a local
An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide
On evenings throughout the month in Dane County, individuals gather in a circle. Some have never met before, others sit quietly, carrying regret, uncertainty or
Local vendors eyeing the Madison Public Market as driver of growth
On Madison’s East Side, an old city services warehouse is being transformed into a vibrant, inclusive gathering space for food, arts, shopping and more. Now
Embracing the weird in Furby art
Art can explore passions, social issues, love or, in the case of one recent local exhibit, the beauty in Furbies. Furbies are electronic robotic toys
Common Ground with… Lance Owens
Lance Owens is the director of ArtWorking, a Madison area nonprofit program that provides career development and support for artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities. He
Common Ground with… Jim Rocheleau
Jim Rocheleau retired and moved from Waukesha to Madison last year to be closer to his children and grandchildren. He regularly protests in the Democracy
School lunches at the center of Wisconsin’s latest butter debate
A bill before the Senate would modify Wisconsin’s long-standing restrictions on serving margarine in state institutions, with a particular focus on schools. The bill, Senate
Common Ground with… Regina Vidaver
Regina Vidaver wears many hats. She has a doctorate in molecular biology and works for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. She also serves on
Common Ground with… Rowan Childs
Rowan Childs is the founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project, a nonprofit that promotes child literacy by providing diverse books and resources to
The fight to keep Wisconsin’s government on camera
WisconsinEye, the state’s independent, nonprofit public affairs network, went dark on Dec. 15, 2025, cutting off live coverage of Wisconsin state government and removing its
