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Dane County’s two forensic pathologists haven’t had a vacation day in a year, but they say the need for their services is reflective of the need for increased death investigator standards. [1]
Education
At Monona Grove High School, there’s a debate about whether “To Kill a Mocking Bird” [2] should be included in the curriculum. Students with special needs are given an opportunity to shine on the stage with The Penguin Project [3] in Sun Prairie. Madison schools superintendent Jennifer Cheatham is looking back [4] on what she accomplished in her first five years.
Development
After the abrupt closure of Sam’s Club earlier this month, the CEO of Dane County Boys and Girls Club is advocating [5] it be turned into a sports facility. To make room for development of apartments and commercial buildings, Party Port is closing its doors [6]. Construction and resurfacing has begun on Monroe Street [7], a project that will take about 10 months.
Community
The Wisconsin Historical Society and other sponsors are making an iconic part of Madison history – the Wienermobile [8] – into a “statue” that will be part of future exhibits. Three who practiced at the Madison Curling Club for years [9] are headed to the Winter Olympics. Kimo and Kreed are taking their first shifts [10] with the Dane County Sheriff’s office, ready to sniff out crime.
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[1] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/autopsies-swamp-dane-county-s-shorthanded-medical-examiner-s-office/article_3c359362-6393-5683-af9e-0a748961a0db.html?utm_content=bufferf0b8d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC
[2] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/local_schools/fair-resolution-of-racist-book-debate-at-monona-grove-high/article_721abad7-dc1e-50f4-bf3f-2c18cab1dd79.html?utm_content=bufferb7ba2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC
[3] http://host.madison.com/wsj/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/penguin-project-makes-dreams-come-true-for-sun-prairie-kids/article_aaa35ff5-f9db-5ddb-bc5b-1f036bad6bf2.html?utm_content=bufferd7761&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC#tracking-source=home-top-story
[4] https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/city-life/qa-reflections-on-the-strategic-framework/687678178?utm_content=buffer70737&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
[5] http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/michael-johnson-hoping-to-persuade-walmart-to-turn-shuttered-madison/article_b0566a3a-dd6b-5423-9d58-bb4fa9ff49c7.html?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=madison.com
[6] https://www.channel3000.com/news/liquor-landmark-set-to-close-feb-14/693159808?utm_content=bufferac950&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
[7] https://www.channel3000.com/news/monroe-street-construction-starts-today/693149995?utm_content=buffer90d53&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
[8] http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/wienermobile-gets-a-statue-like-remake/article_8bc888c9-0f10-5716-82de-2081ce78fd9d.html?utm_content=buffer74967&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC
[9] http://host.madison.com/wsj/sports/olympics/three-mcfarland-curlers-ready-to-take-the-ice-in-south/article_4035c807-2816-5b7f-b08b-7d593c26482e.html?utm_content=buffer31cf1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=LEEDCC
[10] https://www.channel3000.com/news/sheriffs-office-welcomes-2-new-k-9s-to-the-force/693356145