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Smoke gets in our skies this weekend
Wisconsin DNR has issued an air quality advisory for particulate pollution which will remain in effect until 12:00 noon on Sunday, August 1 for southern Wisconsin.Smoke from wildfires in Canada will move into northern Wisconsin overnight Friday into Saturday morning behind a cold front and continue moving south Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning.
Elevated fine particulate matter concentrations will result in air quality UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS, which include children, elderly people, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems, and anyone engaged in strenuous outdoor activities for a prolonged period of time.
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Today’s Big
Quote“I have been getting leaned on a bit by some of the Democratic Party elders. Their subtle, nuanced message amounts to: lay the hell off Tony Evers, you asshole. This has caused me to reflect on what it means to be a moderate.” — Former mayor Dave Cieslewicz.
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Madison crime 2020- Shots fired up 74%
- Burglaries up 21%
- Stolen Vehicles up 47%
- Theft from autos up 22%
- Homicides + 150% (10 compared to 4)
- Total offenses known to police down 5%
Crime raging in
Democrat-run citiesMilwaukee homicides up 95%
Category Archives: Man on the Street
Should critical race theory be taught in our schools?
Man on the Street interview After burning his face mask, the Policy Werkes sent our unpaid intern to out on the mean streets of Madison WI to ask the usual assortment of idiots and malcontents: Should critical race theory be taught … Continue reading
What to do with that state surplus!
Man on the Street interview Republicans under Gov. Scott Walker crafted a balanced budget that cut taxes and encouraged economic development. That prudence is paying off with a $2.6 Billion surplus. The Policy Werkes told our unpaid intern to hit the hot … Continue reading
Man on the 20 mph-street question
No idea is too stupid for Madison WI Give the City of Madison credit (and a generous bar tab). The Emerald City is always experimenting. Streets in two neighborhoods will test lower traffic speed limits — 20 mph, down from … Continue reading
What should the Packers do about Aaron Rodgers?
Trade him or bench him? Professional football’s most valuable player is unhappy with management at 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay WI. So is one of the owners of the team who also owns a highly unprofitable blogging operation. O.K., Aaron Rodgers … Continue reading
How would you reimagine public safety?
Our Man on the Street Question of the Day! Is back, despite popular demand. Once again, our intrepid Werkes intern (unpaid) hits the pavement to query an unrepresentative cross section of Madison loiterers our usual loaded question. It’s a question … Continue reading
Are you so paranoid about COVID-19 …
… that you wear a face mask outdoors? Our Question of the Day! Some masked-up sore head tore down our sign on Madison’s southwest bike trail. Apparently, unable to “Breathe deeply and smell that freedom!” “Person after person who’d … Continue reading
