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The stories you never knew that made the UW – Minnesota rivalry the legend it is today. Read Doug Moe's story in On Wisconsin Magazine.

https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-badgers-worthy-opponent/

The Badgers’ Worthy Opponent | On Wisconsin

The sports rivalry between the UW and the University of Minnesota has produced legends and lore for the ages.

onwisconsin.uwalumni.com

November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM

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A new PBS Wisconsin documentary shares the history of Wisconsin's favorite badger with "Bucky!" It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madison Magazine.

https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/bucky-badger-is-ready-for-his-close-up/article_14a702b6-075d-468a-91ff-f95d77d2e448.html

Bucky Badger is ready for his close-up

A new historical documentary, "Bucky!", follows Wisconsin's beloved mascot from his debut in 1949 to his current status as a state icon.

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November 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM

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Join us for a discussion on "Forward for the People: The Autobiography of America's Longest Serving Legislator," by Senator Fred Risser and Doug Moe.

📍 Nov 6, 4:30 PM – The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson Street
Presented by WisPolitics.com
...https://www.madisonclub.org/upcoming-events/authorevent

October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM

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Recent events in the news remind longtime Madisonians of the cyanide case of the last century. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/decades-later-the-barbara-hoffman-murder-trial-still-haunts-madison/article_20ed94c4-9b46-4eb7-835c-8fad388815e7.html

Decades later, the Barbara Hoffman murder trial still haunts Madison

Recent news brings back memories of the poisoning murders that took place here in the late '70s.

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October 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM

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The Madison Symphony marks its centennial looking forward. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madison Magazine.

https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/the-madison-symphony-orchestras-centennial-trifecta/article_b725fa7d-d1b8-4b98-a2dd-7e49eb33c58a.html

The Madison Symphony Orchestra's centennial trifecta

This season marks Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 100th year, the end of its music director’s 32-year run and new reading material that chronicles it all.

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October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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Remembering the remarkable Ralph Andreano. It's a feature by Doug Moe in @isthmusmadison.bsky.social

https://isthmus.com/news/news/remembering-the-remarkable-ralph-andreano/

Remembering the remarkable Ralph Andreano

Ralph Andreano died in early September at age 97 after a life of accomplishment in academia and government and globetrotting travel for the World Health Organization.

isthmus.com

October 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM

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Celebrate Wisconsin's Stories with Doug Moe This Week!

Join us for these inspiring events featuring Doug Moe's latest books—including the remarkable autobiography of Wisconsin Senator Fred Risser and the fascinating story behind Warfarin's discovery.

🗓️ Event Lineup:

📍... https://bit.ly/3K8gOV8

September 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM

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The stories you never knew that made the UW – Minnesota rivalry the legend it is today. Read Doug Moe's story in On Wisconsin Magazine.

https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-badgers-worthy-opponent/

The Badgers’ Worthy Opponent | On Wisconsin

The sports rivalry between the UW and the University of Minnesota has produced legends and lore for the ages.

onwisconsin.uwalumni.com

September 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM

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Having toured the world tuning pianos for Elton John, Verona native Dale Sticha is now focused on reinvigorating Community Orga...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/from-tuning-elton-johns-pianos-to-reinvigorating-a-local-arts-organization/article_82f5656e-84a0-44da-b6c8-a571df4ada05.html

From tuning Elton John's pianos to reinvigorating a local arts organization

Verona native Dale Sticha's new passion project is raising $5 million for the Leckrone Arts Fund, starting with a benefit on Sept. 28.

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September 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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He turned his childhood dream into a Midwest magic empire. Here's the story of Rick Wilcox, master illusionist. It's this edition of Doug Mo...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/this-magician-in-the-wisconsin-dells-got-his-start-in-madison/article_820a91f6-c8c0-4070-a5ec-a99cdbfcecda.html

This magician in the Wisconsin Dells got his start in Madison

How Rick Wilcox pulled a career out of his hat — with the help of his lovely assistant (and wife) Susan Wilcox, of course.

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September 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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As the beloved Madison Mural on Monroe Street comes down this week, a new chapter begins for local artist Triangulador—whose vibrant designs have become ...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/saying-goodbye-to-one-mural-and-hello-to-another/article_c509feb6-8b74-49e2-a73f-a7e6f7579101.html

Saying goodbye to one mural — and hello to another

As the iconic Monroe Street mural by Madison artist Triangulador comes down this week, another debuts on the west side.

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August 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM

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Madison's Lora Klenke goes global, drawing lasting connections and building important bridges. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madison Magaz...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/lora-klenkes-path-has-taken-her-all-over-the-world/article_e64283d3-4356-4558-ad33-3a27bd56e54c.html

Lora Klenke's path has taken her all over the world

An early “no” in life started Lora Klenke on a path that’s taken her — and the Wisconsin Idea — to Japan, China, India and more.

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August 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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Madison West alum and acclaimed director Cyrus Nowrasteh returns home with a powerful new film, Sarah's Oil. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madi...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/west-high-grad-brings-his-new-film-home-for-a-sneak-peek/article_cbc8822c-4e20-425e-a0a2-f5f5bb568222.html

West High grad brings his new film home for a sneak peek

"Sarah’s Oil," which opens nationally on Nov. 7, was co-written and directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, who grew up in Madison.

www.channel3000.com

August 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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In an increasingly decentralized world, the role of the local TV meteorologist remains sacred. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madison Magazine.

https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/local-tv-meteorologists-are-weathering-the-storm/article_7b2c1cfc-acc0-4977-91d8-2c34fc6ebbc8.html

Local TV meteorologists are weathering the storm

Recent uncertainty about the future of local TV meteorologists has the community evaluating how we hear about critically important weather events.

www.channel3000.com

July 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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It was music and haircuts that brought them together. Meet the band, Stone Prairie. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madison Magazi...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/meet-stone-prairie-a-local-band-with-an-unusual-origin-story/article_fd06738d-4168-4b78-aa8f-b1fa4605edc4.html

Meet Stone Prairie: A local band with an unusual origin story

The six members of the Americana band share a passion for music ... and a hair stylist. They'll perform on Aug. 22 at the East Side Club with Troye Shanks.

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July 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM

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"The Giant Spider Invasion," a Wisconsin camp classic, gets a reboot. It's this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madison Magazine.

https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/the-giant-spider-invasion-gets-a-campier-funnier-and-leggier-reboot/article_50468b86-3b66-42e8-9524-0cad14810fbf.html

'The Giant Spider Invasion' gets a 'campier, funnier, and leggier' reboot

Director Bill Rebane and Dan Davies, an Appleton-based actor-writer-producer, are reimagining the Wisconsin cult classic monster movie first released in 1975.

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July 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM

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Being cool with crime fiction great, Elmore Leonard. A new biography of Leonard sparks memories of his Madison visits – and a conversation with hi...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/when-crime-fiction-great-elmore-leonard-came-to-madison/article_91f5228f-eab6-41e8-895c-c74bd8329366.html

When crime fiction great Elmore Leonard came to Madison

A new biography of the author sparks memories of his local appearances — and a conversation with his longtime researcher.

www.channel3000.com

June 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM

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He's in the spotlight, and staying the course. Meet Madison-based Federal Judge James D. Peterson in this edition of Doug Moe's Madison in Madis...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/this-judges-journey-from-film-school-to-the-federal-bench/article_b377cc62-7a30-4843-be92-c787e5586d5b.html

This judge's journey from film school to the federal bench

After a flurry of challenges to the federal judiciary across the country, U.S. Judge James D. Peterson of Madison has stayed the course — by following the law.

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June 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM

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📚 Vote for Doug Moe as Best of Madison "Local Author/Writer"! 🎉

Doug Moe has been shaping stories that captivate, inspire, and celebrate our Wisconsin spirit. With three new books published this year, adding to his impressive collection of 18, his dedication to storytell... https://bit.ly/4jrOkSk

June 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM

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Pull up a seat as the Broadway hit, "Good Night, and Good Luck," starring George Clooney as journalist Edward R. Murrow vs. Senator Joe McCarthy, airs tonight...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/madisons-connections-to-murrow-and-mccarthy/article_f1ff5af3-cb7b-4192-9a3e-50cba83a0492.html

Madison's connections to Murrow and McCarthy

Seeing "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Broadway reminds Doug Moe of local ties to Murrow's history-altering, on-air takedown of Senator Joseph McCarthy.

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June 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM

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Jazz with Ben Sidran. Burgers with George Motz. These New York City treasures have Madison ties and memories. Take a trip with Doug Moe's Madison in Mad...
https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/jazz-with-ben-sidran-and-burgers-with-george-motz/article_a3aee23e-c71f-471f-8c99-791840dcbede.html

Jazz with Ben Sidran and burgers with George Motz

In New York City, Doug Moe finds a jazz pianist and producer from Madison and an author and restaurateur who wrote the book on Madison's best burgers.

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June 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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Cast your vote today! The Madison Magazine "Best of Madison" poll is now open and votes are accepted through June 30. Please join Mrs. Moe in voting for Doug Moe as Best "Local Author / Writer". It's just a click away at this link: https://bit.ly/4jrOkSk
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