Madison365 Week in Review for July 14

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    Beloved chef Rod Ladson died suddenly yesterday.

     

     

     

     

    An explosion leveled several buildings in downtown Sun Prairie and killed a volunteer firefighter.

     

     

     

    The third annual Westfest takes place at Elver Park today.

     

     

     

     

    Madison Alder Maurice Cheeks announced that he’s running for mayor.

     

     

     

    La Fete de Marquette booked a great lineup, including Los Lobos tomorrow night.

     

     

     

    Memorial Union held a community forum on the renaming of rooms named for KKK members.

     

     

     

    Huong Nguyen-Hilfiger was appointed to fill the County Board seat representing the Southwest Side.

     

     

     

    Central Park Sessions also announced its lineup for August.

     

     

     

     

    A Community Baby Shower donation drive aims to fill crucial needs for new moms and babies.

     

     

     

    Disability Pridefest is set for July 28.

     

     

     

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