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What’s Up, Dane?

What’s Up, Dane?

Written by: Dane County Local
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From city halls to school boards, What’s Up, Dane? highlights the stories shaping Dane County. We use AI to help summarize local news efficiently, so you can stay informed without spending hours reading. Quick listens, local focus.

What's Up Dane? Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 2026-01-14 - Madison Public Market Opening Soon

    2026-01-14 - Madison Public Market Opening Soon
    Jan 15 2026

    After nearly 20 years of planning and funding hurdles, the Madison Public Market is set for a soft opening in March 2026, transforming a former city fleet building on the East Side into a bustling hub for about 30 permanent vendors, pop-up entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and craft retailers. The market arrives alongside a proposed large-scale redevelopment of the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor, sparking both excitement over cultural and economic growth and debate around parking, public investment, and the pace of change.
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    12 mins
  • 2026-01-12 - Sun Prairie School District Exodus

    2026-01-12 - Sun Prairie School District Exodus
    Jan 13 2026

    A follow up on the Sun Prairie School District and the exodus that we are seeing at the school district.
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    11 mins
  • 2026-01-08 - DeForest - The True Cost of AI Infrastructure

    2026-01-08 - DeForest - The True Cost of AI Infrastructure
    Jan 8 2026

    Across the Midwest, the rapid rise of massive data centers is sparking conflict between tech companies and local communities. While developers tout jobs and tax revenue, residents fear water shortages, pollution, and higher energy bills. Protests, lawsuits, and political recalls have followed, pushing lawmakers to propose stricter environmental and energy regulations. The result is a modern David-versus-Goliath battle as rural towns like DeForest push back against the resource demands of the AI boom.
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    16 mins
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