Wisconsin is one of 26 college football programs to win 700 or more games. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons | Wikimedia Commons
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in Badger Red and White — when it comes to sports, Madison has no shortage of teams to support.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Madison sports, so whether you’re already a devoted Madison sports fan or you’re new to the area, we hope it can serve as a valuable resource.
The UW-Madison athletic department has a storied history. They’ve been primarily competing in the Big Ten Conference for all sports since the 1896-97 season.
Where they play: Camp Randall Stadium, Kohl Center, UW Field House, among other facilities.
Wisconsin has had two Heisman Trophy winners (Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne), and has had 16 former players and coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
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Stella’s Bakery is no longer exclusively a pop-up. The popular bake shop is planning to open a brick-and-mortar on Regent Street by mid-October. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Development
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art closed its sculpture garden this week to make way for a $3 million renovation project. Once finished, the MMOCA will have a new rooftop with native plants, a new water feature, and improved lighting. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Closing
Great Dane Brewing is closing its Hilldale location on Saturday, Nov. 8. They hope to maintain regular business hours until the closing date, and the other three Madison taprooms and breweries will remain in operation.
Outdoors
The city of Middleton hosted a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the Middleton Nordic Center. This new facility will offer skiing rental gear + a community lounge, restrooms, and a gym in the winter months. (WMTV15)
Festival
Say cheese. The Art of Cheese Festival is back Thursday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 28 with enough dairy products to scare away any vegans within a country mile.
Regional
Did you know there’s a sunken ship at the bottom of Lake Michigan? The “F.J. King” was discovered by Wisconsin divers this week off the state’s coastline, something explorers have been attempting to accomplish since the 1970s. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Community
The Madison Fire Department has a reminder for all aspiring home cooks out there: Keep an eye on your baked beans. The local department was dispatched to the south side after a fire started in a vacant apartment room. The culprit? A still-smoking, burnt pot of baked beans. (WMTV15)
Sports
Micah Parsons is already becoming a fan favorite for Green Bay. Take a look at what fans are saying about the star linebacker and how he impacts our Super Bowl hopes.
Eat
Say cheese. Join award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern at the Wisconsin Cheese Ball on Friday, Sept. 26. Enjoy a night of unlimited artisan cheese, sensory experiences, and discover what a tyromancer does. Use code 608TODAY at checkout to get $50 off. Snag tickets + VIP access.*
Drink
A mellow moment in a can? Count us in. Cycling Frog is offering a free THC seltzer (just cover $2 shipping). Each flavor (Black Currant, Ruby Grapefruit, or Wild Cherry) pairs THC and CBD for a crisp, balanced sip that’s legal, low-key, and perfect for lakeside unwinding.*†‡
Finance
Upcoming tariffs could spike prices on car replacement parts, making auto maintenance in Madison even more expensive. One way to offset those costs? An extended auto warranty. This provider is offering $300 off new plans. T&Cs apply; see disclaimers for important consumer information.*
Biz
Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso(Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*
A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
This week’s story about the wrecked ship at the bottom of Lake Michigan reminds me of this absolute banger by Gordon Lightfoot. The song, named “Wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald,” aptly tells the story of a carrier ship that wrecked in Lake Superior.
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