Civic conversation and citizen journalism for Madison and all of our neighbors in Lake County, South Dakota
SnarkVid: Madison Mowing Alert!
During the summer, the most frequent complaint Mayor Hexom gets from residents is about folks who haven't mowed their lawns. Perhaps Commissioner Abraham can loan his lawnmower to Dwaine Chapel...
Alcohol in Parks Ordinance Gets First Reading Tonight
The Madison City Commission gives first reading tonight to Ordinance 1478, a revision of Madison's rules on consumption of alcohol in public places.
New Madison Public Pool Opens Thursday
In the pool if you're cool: Madison's new outdoor pool (that's Aquatic Center for marketing purposes) opens on Thursday, June 4, just a week late. Community Center Director Aaron Walter says citizens will be able to make their first big splash when the doors open for an open swim at 1 p.m. Thursday.
City Takes No Action On 24 Hour Parking Ordinance
Tuesday’s Madison Daily Leader followed up on the Madison City Commission’s decision on Monday night to take no action on extending the current 24-hour parking limiting after it was brought into question by Craig M
Talkin' Sports, Madison-Style: May-Day!
Greetings, fellow Madisonians... or is it Madisonites? Cory, a little help here?
Talkin' Sports, Madison-Style: Talkin'... FOOTBALL???
It seems football has been on the front burner lately. And we’re barely a month into baseball, for crying out loud!
Of course the NFL draft is going on this weekend, which has most Vikings fans interested. Frankly, the only way I’d be interested is if they could figure out a way to trade Brad Childress for a washing machine ala “Semi Pro”.
James "Doc" Miller Retires from Madison HS Theater
I rolled a car once. Green 1964 VW Bug—well-shaped for rolling. Took a curve fast, caught a patch of gravel, spun, ditched, rolled. The car landed on its side. Seeing sparks as the battery tumbled out of the back seat, I leapt out the broken driver's side window and ran across the road, expecting a Hollywood explosion.
Talkin' Sports, Madison-Style: The Weekly Recap
Just like the Twins’ offense as of late, I’m a little late in showing up with my blog posting this week. But unlike the Twins, I don’t think I’m capable of cranking out a Grand Slam and hit for the cycle!
Question 10: Would you support removing or reducing the 1000-sq.ft. minimum dwelling size to promote more affordable home construction?
I was pleasantly surprised that moderator Bob Sahr kept the floor open for questions as long as he did. I didn't want to hog the floor, but I also didn't want my friends at KJAM facing too much dead air.
